Family Center Mini Guide Fall 2013

Family center

Ongoing Programs Open Play

5 yrs and under w/adult

Come where creativity and imagination meet. Open up a world of new friends, meet new families and use your imagination while children play and giggle in a relaxed, non-structured environment. No sessions on 9/5, 9/19 & 9/26 Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Thu FREE for members/$7p Infant/Toddler Discovery Open Play

Ongoing 10:30-11:30am

2 yrs and under w/adult

Bring in your little one to play while you meet new families and have open discussions about common parenting issues, all in a relaxed, non-structured environment.

No sessions on 9/6, 9/20 & 9/27 Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Fox Fri FREE for members/$7p Birthday Parties in the Family Center

Ongoing 10:30-11:30am

0-5 yrs

The Family Centers are the perfect space for children to run, play and have an amazing time with friends and family!

Party time includes set-up/break down, a dedicated staff person for 90 minutes and lots of fun!

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org (SFC) Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC or Fox Family Center $150m/$175p (rental only) Playgroups

By reservation

Moms & babies

Interested in joining a playgroup with your newborn? Playgroups for Jewish and interfaith families are held at various times and organized around children’s ages and family location.

Make a connection and meet new friends. Groups are available for working and second time moms as well.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org Locations vary by group Ongoing FREE/$18p (one time placement fee) 1-5 yrs w/adult

Fox FREE

First Fri of each month

Ongoing

9:30 -10:15am

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Sports/Movement classes: Jump Bunch Pre-K Sports Club Creative Dance & Ballet Start Smart Soccer

Aquatics: Parent and Child Aquatics Pre-School Aquatics

Natalie Lesko (SFC), 314-442-3104 Chris Horan (Fox), 314-442-3498

Kyle Fetick (SFC), 314-442-3296 Marissa Koester (Fox), 314-442-3495

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Join us for interactive storytelling of Jewish tales, music and dance with Brodsky Library Director, Barb Raznick. Includes an art project and healthy snack. No session on 9/6 Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

Jewish Community Center 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146

Once Upon a Time

Fall Programs Coordinated by the Helene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community Life jccstl.org facebook.com/jccfamilycenter

Family Activities Tour de Fun

Kids’ Programs

Families with children 10 and under

Enjoy a day of family entertainment including rides, giant inflatables, pony rides, crafts, unique vehicles to explore and much more! Food is available for a fun picnic lunch while enjoying the music, interactive games and entertainment. Register by 8/12 to receive a free t-shirt!

Contact: Kimmi Levinson 314-442-3109, klevinson@jccstl.org More information is available at tourdefun.com SFC Sun 8/25 $10/advance $15/at the door per child

Craftibility

3-5 yrs (drop-off)

An arts and crafts program for young children in collaboration with the St. Louis Arc. We’ll build compassion and awareness for individuals with disabilities.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Fox $60m/$75p

Tues

Mommy/Baby Boogie

Families with children 10 and under

Fox $60/$75p

Whole Foods in Town and Country FREE

Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach

Sun

Fall Park Playdates

9/1

12:00-2:00pm

Families with children 5 and under

Meet at Stacy Park for an afternoon of fall fun on the playground. This informal playdate is a great way to meet others and let the kinds run wild.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org 9/12 10/14

4:00 – 5:30pm 4:00 – 5:30pm

Celebrate Sukkot Apple Picking Event

Families with children 10 and under

Bring the family out to Mills Apple Farm in Marine, IL for a morning of apple picking and Sukkot entertainment. Participants are responsible for purchasing their own apples.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org Mills Apple Farm Sun FREE

9/22

10:00am-12:00pm

Wed

9/4 – 10/9

Hanukkah Party

Families with children 6 and under (siblings welcome!)

Join the Early Childhood families as we all light the giant Agam menorah outside, as well as sing Hanukkah songs and create a themed craft project.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Tue

12/3

10:30-11:30am

5 yrs and under w/adult

A new parent/child music program that connects children to Hebrew and Jewish music. These upbeat rhythms, interactive instrument playing and songs will follow them throughout their growing years.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Fox $60m/$75p

Mon

9/16 – 10/21 10:30-11:15am

HI-NRG Gymnastics for Preschoolers

3-5 yrs (drop-off)

Children will work on the mini-trampoline, bars, mats, beam and more as they learn basic gymnastic skills from trained HI-NRG instructors.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org (FOX) Natalie Lesko, 314-442-3104, nlesko@jccstl.org (SFC) SFC Mon Fox Fri $120m/$180p each session

9/9 – 11/25 3:00-3:45pm 10/4 – 12/20 1:15-2:00pm GYMNASTIX

18 months – 3 yrs w/adult

Give your child a foundation for healthy movement as they learn how to jump, hop, roll and more.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC $60m/$90p

Tue

9/10-10/15 & 10/22-11/26

9:30-10:15am

4:15 – 5:30pm Music Together

0-4 yrs w/an adult

Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical and can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat and participate with confidence, provided that their early environment supports such learning. Using rhythm instruments and manipulative movements, students and caregivers will sing, dance and learn how to love music.

Register at MilderMusicalArts.com or 314-469-6646.

SFC Thu 10/3 – 12/12 (no class 11/28) 9:30-10:15am or 10:30 – 11:15am $180 includes 10 45-minute lessons, 1 music book, 2 CDs, $145 per additional sibling.

SFC $90m/$120p

Monday

9/16-10/21 & 10/28-12/2

Wonderful Wednesdays

10:00-11:00am

2 1/2 - 3 yrs w/adult

Enjoy a variety of entertaining themed activities including arts and crafts, music, snacks and movement with your toddler.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org

For moms and pre-crawling babies

HI-NRG Gymnastics Early Explorers

Fox FREE

1:00 – 2:00pm

Bond with your baby while incorporating dance, music, cardio and other fitness tools, all while you meet other new moms and get a great workout!

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org

While you’re shopping for Rosh Hashanah, come out and sample some wonderful gourmet honeys while your children participate in a Shalom Sesame Color me Calendar activity.

Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org

Thu Mon

9/3 – 10/8

18 mos-2 yrs w/adult

Start the week off with a variety of themed activities including arts and crafts, music, snacks and movement with your toddler.

Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org

9:30am-1:30pm

Spoonful of Honey - Gourmet Honey Tasting

Stacy Park, Olivette

FREE

Magnificent Mondays

FOX $90m/$120p

Wednesday

Kindermusik Academy

10/16-11/20

10:00-11:00am

varies by class

Develop your child’s lifelong appreciation for music. The program blends singing, dancing, movement, multi-cultural selections and instrument play. Activities promote musical skills, coordination, language development, problem solving, and social interaction. You’ll enrich your repertoire at home, supported by home materials including CDs, children’s literature, musical activity books, and an exclusive Kindermusik instrument. Classes vary. For full details, visit kindermusikstl.com.