2024 Winter-Spring Youth Programs and Sports

Youth Programs

Learn more about our programs!

Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/youth

KidZone Babysitting Ages 6-weeks-10 years Enjoy your workout, a relaxing massage or play a sport – we’ll watch the kids. Children get their own time to create, play, laugh, and make friends! Online reservations are required at least three hours in advance. Babysitting is free with qualifying membership.

Hours subject to change.

Contact Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org SFC Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun

8am-12:30pm

Mon-Thu

4-8pm

The Club K-5th grade (SFC) K-6th grade (Fox) The J’s after-school enrichment program offers educational, fun, and diverse activities in a safe environment. The Club serves students from Willow Brook Elementary and Remington School at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur and Ascension School and Wild Horse Elementary at the Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield.

Contact Garrett Ashley, 314.442.3279, gashley@jccstl.org (SFC)

Fox Sat-Sun

Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org (Fox)

8am-12:30pm

SFC or Fox

Free with qualifying membership Reservations: jccstl.com/kidzone

Mon-Fri

Thru the school year

Dismissal until 6pm

Pricing and registration: jccstl.com/theclub

JR Makerspace Ages 9-12 A monthly group that creates projects using teamwork and a makerspace-style environment. Each session is three months and based on a theme.

Session 1: Game Design. Learn about standard mechanics used for a variety of different types of games. Kids will then work in groups to create their very own mock-up of a game.

Session 2: Dungeons and Dragons. Learn the mechanics of D&D, how to construct real props and participate in an immersive campaign where kids will work together to solve problems of a created universe.

Contact Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org SFC Session 1

Sun

Mar 17-Apr 7

9-9:45am

Session 2

Sun

May 5-26

9-9:45am

$20 member or general public | per session Register at jccstl.org

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Vacation Days

Spring Break Camp

K-6th grade

K-6th grade

Spend the day at the J with old friends and new. Vacation Days provide children with a chance to make new friends and try new things so you can work, worry-free. Kids participate in a variety of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, games, swimming, and more. Be sure to bring a lunch, swimsuit, and towel.

Not hitting the road for Spring Break? Give the kids a blast with a stay-cation at the J! They’ll spend spring break participating in activities such as sports, arts and crafts, cooking, games, swimming, and much more! Be sure to bring a lunch, swimsuit, and towel.

Contact

Contact

Jess Bauer 314.442.3431 jbauer@jccstl.org

Jess Bauer 314.442.3431 jbauer@jccstl.org SFC

Fox Jan 12, 15

9am-3pm

Feb 16, 19

9am-3pm

Mar 29

9am-3pm

Apr 2, 5

9am-3pm

Mon-Fri

Extend the Day AM Care: 7:30-9am $8 member | $10 general public PM Care: 3-6pm

$12 member | $15 general public

9am-3pm

Mar 15-22

9am-3pm

SFC Mon-Fri

Early Bird $37 member | $47 general public Per Day: Early Bird pricing ends two weeks prior to start of each Vacation Day Per Day: $42 member | $52 general public

Mar 11-22

Early Bird $37 member | $47 general public Per Day: Early Bird pricing ends two weeks prior to start of each Vacation Day Per Day: $42 member | $52 general public Extend the Day AM Care: 7:30-9am $8 member | $10 general public PM Care: 3-6pm

$12 member | $15 general public

Play. Connect. Grow.

11 weeks of camp begins June 3!

2024

Check us out online! jccstl.com/daycamps Mat DeWinters, 314.442.3104, mdewinters@jccstl.org

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Jewish Community Center

Winter- Spring 2024

Youth Theatre Spring Musical: Matilda Jr. Ages 5-15 Youth Theatre is an all-inclusive, educational theatre program that allows students to build confidence, improve communication, and experience the joy of the performing arts. The cast works together to learn songs, dances, and ultimately put on a wonderful performance at the end of the session.

Contact Carly Lucas, 314.442.3239, clucas@jccstl.org

Youth Theatre Musical Revue

SFC

Ages 5-15

Performances: Wed

May 15

7pm

Thu

May 16

7pm

Sun

May 19

2pm & 5pm

A new opportunity from Youth Theatre! Priority registration will be given to students not already registered for the spring musical. This revue will consist of solos, duets, and group numbers from various musicals in the American Musical Theatre Canon. The revue will be a half-hour compilation of song and dance and be featured during the Youth Theatre’s spring run.

Contact Carly Lucas, 314.442.3239, clucas@jccstl.org SFC Rehearsals

Sun

Feb 4-May 5 11am-12pm

Technical Rehearsal

Tue

May 14

TBD

Performances

Wed-Thu

May 15-16

TBD

$230 member | $260 general public

Spend the summer on the water and in the woods!

Skiing, sailing, wakeboarding, zip-lining and more!

Check us out online! campsabra.com Kim Sloan, 314.442.3151, kim@campsabra.com Register at jccstl.org

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Early Childhood Center

Learn more about our program!

Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/ecc

The J’s Early Childhood Center provides high-quality care and social and emotional education that embraces the development of your child. The early childhood years are a crucial stage in a child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social expansion.

Early Childhood Center

For information or questions, contact: Early Childhood Center (SFC) Melissa Burgess 314.442.3224 mburgess@jccstl.org Early Childhood Center (Fox) Kathy Coldiron 314.442.3450 kcoldiron@jccstl.org

Infants & Toddlers

Pre-Schoolers

Ages 6-weeks-2 years

Ages 3-5 years

Starting as young as six weeks, our infant and toddler classrooms provide a caring and nurturing environment. Our professional educators, in partnership with our families, provide high-quality, individualized, responsive and stimulating experiences that will foster your child’s growth and learning.

Our teachers deliver positive learning experiences to help each child’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. We help children build cognitive skills, preparing them for success in multiple academic areas, including reading, math, and science.

Areas of focus also include character, social and emotional, gross motor, and executive functioning skills.

SFC & Fox Monday-Friday

7:30am-5:30pm

• Accredited by the Missouri Accreditation & licensed by the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services • Our Reggio Emilia approach and Conscious Discipline® curriculum teach children the skills that foster both learning and social-emotional growth.

• Swimming, sports, yoga and more • We teach Jewish values and observe Jewish holidays but welcome families of all faiths.

• Year-round care, including an amazing summer camp experience for preschoolers • Full & part-time schedules available SFC & Fox Monday-Friday

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Jewish Community Center

Winter- Spring 2024

7:30am-5:30pm

For Program Registration and most up-to-date schedule Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/youthsports

Youth Sports Youth Sports Contacts

For information or questions, contact: Director of Sports & Recreation and J Day Camps Mat DeWinters 314.442.3104 mdewinters@jccstl.org Manager of Sports & Recreation Garrett Ashley 314.442.3279 gashley@jccstl.org

Yong Shins / Little Ninjas

Taekwondo

Ages 4-6

Ages 6 +

An introductory class into the world of Taekwondo. This nationally accredited program introduces discipline and respect with a focus on fitness, control, and technique. Little ones will have fun learning and training while building confidence and coordination.

Instructors determine the appropriate class level for students.

Training uses a combination of combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise, meditation, entertainment, and philosophy.

Students will develop and refine skill and build and acquire strength, self-confidence, knowledge, and control.

SFC (Yong Shins) Mon

Ongoing

6:30-7:30pm

Thu

Ongoing

5:30-6:30pm

Thu

Ongoing

2-3pm

Fox (Little Ninjas)

SFC (Youth Beginners) Wed

Ongoing

6:30-7:30pm

SFC (Youth Advanced) Wed

Ongoing

7:30-8:30pm

$46 member | $69 general public

Fox (Youth Beginners)

Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st business day of each month.

Thu

Ongoing

6:30-7:30pm

Sat

Ongoing

3-4pm

Fox (Youth Advanced) Thu

Ongoing

7:30-8:30pm

Sat

Ongoing

4-5pm

$46 member | $69 general public Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st business day of each month.

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Jewish Community Center

Winter- Spring 2024

Individual or Team Basketball Training

Start Smart Basketball

1st-12th grade

Ages 3-4

Basketball training focuses on core fundamentals for all skill levels. All parts of the game will be worked on. Private workouts are customized to meet the specific needs of the player. Group workouts are great for discounted pricing and offer team skill building. Take your game to the next level.

A parent-child developmental program created to prepare three and four-year-olds for organized sports. Parents work with their children in a structured environment as they learn how to properly teach and support their children in sports. Participants receive a t-shirt and a participation award. Parent participation is mandatory.

SFC or Fox

SFC or Fox

By appointment

Wed

Individual Training 30 min

$25 member | $35 general public

1 hour

$50 member | $70 general public Buy 4 Get 1 Free!

1 hour

$20 person | 3-5 people

Jan 17-Feb 14

4:30-5pm

$95 member | $127 general public

Group Training

Basketball Pre-K League Ages 4-5 Specifically designed for kids enrolled in Pre-K, this league starts with practices where players focus on learning how to shoot, dribble, pass, and have fun playing as a team. The season concludes with games. Teams are coached by volunteer parents and consist of up to eight players. Games played at either J location. Session format is 20-minute practice followed by games led by coaches.

SFC or Fox Wed

Jan 17-Feb 21

5:15-6:15pm

$121 member | $153 general public

Basketball J Academy K-6th grade

J Basketball Skills Academy K-8th grade J Basketball Skills Academy focuses on core fundamentals for all skill levels. Areas of concentration include shooting mechanics, speed and controlled dribbling, on- and-off ball defense, footwork, and offensive and defensive principles. Fee includes a jersey, seven weeks of training and small game play.

SFC Sat

Jan 13-Feb 17

K-2nd: 9-9:55am 3rd-8th: 10-10:55am

SFC or FOX Mon & Wed

Mar 27-May 15

K-2nd: 9-9:55am 3rd-8th: 10-10:55am

Early Bird:

$200 member | $225 general public

Fox Sun

Jan 14-Feb 18

$121 member | $153 general public

J Academy is the top group training program in the St. Louis area.

Players will learn the fundamentals of basketball that include passing, shooting, and ball handling. This program will challenge players in small group play by introducing strength and conditioning as well as agility drills. Our basketball academy is for both boys and girls in kindergarten through 6th grade. Academy offers a unique opportunity for beginner, intermediate and advance level players to refine fundamentals, learn to play the game of basketball, and stand out on the court.

K-2nd: 6-7pm 3rd-6th: 7:10-8:10pm

After Mar 13: $250 member | $275 general public

Register at jccstl.org

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J Soccer – Playtime Ages 2-3 This is a parent/child participation program with many activities that directly relate to motor skill development. Each class consists of interactive games with the use of many different props. “First Touch Interactive Story Telling” will help the little ones understand participation, sportsmanship, sharing, and team concepts along with the basic skills of soccer.

Run by CORE Soccer Training.

SFC Session 1

Sun

Mar 17-Apr 7

9-9:45am

Session 2

Sun

May 5-26

9-9:45am

Session 3

Sun

June 23-July 14

9-9:45am

Early Bird:

$60 member | $80 general public Early Bird pricing ends two weeks prior to each session

$75 member | $95 general public

J Soccer – Essentials League Ages 6-12 This progressive training program will implement a short 10 to 12-minute technical training session (as a warm-up), then proceeds directly into game play. During warm-up, the staff will focus on individual player enhancement and begin to separate participants into teams to play small sided games. The staff will continuously instruct and evaluate each player on their technique, and give feedback on the when, where and how the game is played. The staff may also move players (even during a game) from one team to another or even one group to another so that everyone has the best playing experience.

J Soccer – First Touch

SFC

Ages 4-5 This progressive training program will implement a short 10 to 12-minute technical training session (as a warm-up), then proceeds directly into game play. During warm-up, the staff will focus on individual player enhancement and begin to separate participants into teams to play small sided games. The staff will continuously instruct and evaluate each player on their technique, and give feedback on the when, where and how the game is played. The staff may also move players (even during a game) from one team to another or even one group to another so that everyone has the best playing experience.

SFC Session 1

Sun

Mar 17-Apr 7

9-9:45am

Session 2

Sun

May 5-26

9-9:45am

Session 3

Sun

June 23-July 14

9-9:45am

Early Bird:

$60 member | $80 general public Early Bird pricing ends two weeks prior to each session

$75 member | $95 general public

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Jewish Community Center

Winter- Spring 2024

Session 1

Sun

Mar 17-Apr 7

10-10:55am

Session 2

Sun

May 5-26

10-10:55am

Session 3

Sun

June 23-July 14

10-10:55am

Early Bird:

$60 member | $80 general public Early Bird pricing ends two weeks prior to each session

$75 member | $95 general public

Start Smart Baseball 3 year-olds This parent-child developmental program prepares three-year-olds, for organized sports. Parents work with their children in a structured environment (parent participation is mandatory) and learn how to properly teach and support their children in sports. Participants receive a t-shirt and award.

SFC or Fox Sun

Apr 7-May 5

10:30-11am

Early Bird:

$80 member | $112 general public

After Mar 24:

$95 member | $127 general public

T-Ball Baseball League Ages 4-5 This is a coach led T-Ball program. This is a t-ball program allows players to further develop baseball skills including throwing, fielding, and hitting. Program begins with practices, followed by games. Participants receive a team jersey and trophy.

SFC or Fox

Baseball Skills Academy

Sun

Apr 7-May 19

11:30am-12:30pm

Early Bird:

$106 member | $138 general public

After Mar 24:

$121 member | $153 general public

K-5th Grade Learn the skills and put them to work in youth baseball. Focus on baseball training through drills and small game play. All participants receive a shirt.

SFC Sun

Apr 7-May 19

K-2nd: 12:45-1:45pm 3rd-5th: 2-3pm

Early Bird:

$106 member | $138 general public

After Mar 24:

$121 member | $153 general public

Mac & Jeanette Brown Youth Baseball League K-8th Grade Learn the skills and put them to work in youth baseball.

Team registration only; Individuals looking for teams please call 314.442.3279. Teams can select a weeknight practice time at the J, with Sunday games offsite. Registration includes eight games, practices at the J, and uniforms. Grades may be combined depending on enrollment. Team registration deadline is 2/19.

SFC Sun

Mar-May

$139 member | $189 general public

Times vary

Youth Sports Coaches Adults The J relies on dedicated volunteer coaches to make a difference in the lives of our youngest athletes. We are looking for positive role models who lead by example, teach the game, and create a fun and safe playing experience.

Register at jccstl.org

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