Helene Mirowitz Family center
Fall 2014 Programs jccstl.org facebook.com/jccfamilycenter
Family Programs Rosh Hashanah Apple Picking
Families with children 10 and under (siblings welcome)
Bring the family out to Mills Apple Farm in Marine, IL for a morning of apple picking, a craft project, snack and a demonstration from a beekeeper. Then take a ride out to the orchard to pick your apples! Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org to register. Mills Apple Farm Sun 9/21 FREE (does not include the cost of apples) Sukkah City STL
10am-12pm
Families with children 10 and under (siblings welcome)
Enjoy the Sukkah City exhibition at Washington University and then the kids can build a mini sukkah of their own! Sukkah City STL is an ambitious contemporary design competition that challenges participants to re-imagine the traditional Jewish Sukkah—a small, temporary structure erected each fall during the weeklong festival of Sukkot—through the lens of contemporary art and architecture. This program is co-sponsored with the St. Louis Hillel at Washington University. Park in the Millbrook Garage and proceed to the front of the Women’s Building Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Wash U FREE
Sun
10/12
Hands-on Hanukkah
10am-12pm
Families with children 6 and younger (siblings welcome)
Celebrate Hanukkah while getting those last minute gifts! Activities include origami dreidel making, Hanukkah coloring sheets, a chance to win a basket of holiday gifts, photo opportunities, food sampling and more. This program is coordinated, in part, by the Jewish Outreach Institute. Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org Barnes and Noble Ladue Crossing FREE
Sun
12/14
Family Hanukkah Party
10-11:30am
Families with children 6 and younger (siblings welcome)
Celebrate Hanukkah at the J with your family. We will light the giant Agam menorah outside, sing holiday songs, hear a story, make some Hanukkah crafts and enjoy some delicious jelly donuts. Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Fox FREE
Mon
12/22
4:15-5:30pm
Family Gym and Swim
Families with children 6 and under (siblings welcome)
Looking for something to do on Christmas day? Bring the family to the J for some games and relays in the gym, a warm treat and playtime in the indoor pool. Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org SFC FREE
Thu
12/25
10-11:30am
Kids’ Programs Stroller Baby Bootcamp
1 yrs and younger
Each week there will be a great work out in the park while pushing baby in the stroller. This is a low-impact cardio workout with core strengthening and resistance training incorporated. Contact Emilie Brockman 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org Millinium Park $60m/$75p
Wed
9/10-10/15
HI-NRG Gymnastics Early Explorers
10-11am
18 months – 3 yrs
Give your child a foundation for healthy movement as they learn how to jump, hop, roll forwards and backwards, support their weight on their hands, move their body when hanging by their hands and more! Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org SFC Tue 9/16-10/21 9:30-10:15am 10/28-12/2 $60m/$90p per session
GYMNASTIX
Together Time – A New Kind of Mommy and Me Class Children and adults will enjoy this new class that will provide playtime for the children while the adults come together to discuss various parenting topics such as teaching responsibility and independence, potty training, communicating with your child, fun and educational activities to do in your home, discipline and more. Each class time includes snack, circle time and hands on activities for the little ones. No class 11/28. SFC is for children 4 – 15 months while Fox is for 15 – 24 months. Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267 (SFC); Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC FREE FOX FREE
Mon
10/20-11/24 9:30-10:30am
Fri
10/24-12/5 9:30-10:30am
HI-NRG Gymnastics for Preschoolers
3 – 5 yrs
Build agility, speed, coordination and confidence while learning new skills. Children will learn cartwheels, handstands and the basics on balance beam, rings and parallel bars from an experienced, enthusiastic Hi-NRG Instructor! No class on 11/28. Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Fox $80m/$120p
Fri
Create a Class!
10/24 – 12/19
1:15 – 2:00pm GYMNASTIX
5 yrs and younger
Interested in creating a class or program for your child and their friends? Let the Family Center help you coordinate the teacher, place and time. You tell us what you’re looking for and we’ll do our best to make it happen. Minimum of six children needed. Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org Kindermusik Academy
5 yrs and younger
Ignite your child’s love of music with joyful singing, dancing, instruments, and rhythm games! Kindermusik® offers research-based curriculum in fun and supportive parent-child classes. The Kindermusik Academy is now enrolling for fall classes of all ages. Visit webster.edu/kindermusik Contact: 314-968-5939 or cms@webster.edu
Ongoing Programs Open Play
5 yrs and under w/adult
Where creativity and imagination meet! Open up to a world of new friends and meeting new families, while you and your child play and use your imaginations to giggle and have fun in a relaxed and non-structured environment. Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org (SFC); Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454 or mchervitz@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC FREE Fox FREE
Mon & Thu
Ongoing
10:30-11:30am
Fri
Ongoing
10:30-11:30am
Once Upon a Time
5 yrs and younger w/adult
Join us on the first Friday of every month for interactive storytelling of Jewish tales, music and dance with Brodsky Library Director, Barb Raznick. This program also includes a fun art project and healthy snack. Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314-442-3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org Brodsky Library at Jewish Federation FREE
First Fri
monthly
Playgroups
9:30-10:15am
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)
Parenting Programs L’Mazeltov
Adult–Expecting Jewish/Interfaith parents
Meet other expecting parents in this traditional birthing class, focusing on the Lamaze technique with a Jewish twist. Contact: Marianne Chervitz, 314-442-3454, mchervitz@jccstl.org SFC or Fox
Classes formed as needed Min. 6 couples
$85m/$95p
Celebrate with us! Birthday Parties in the Family Center
5 yrs and younger
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
By appointment
$150m/$175p (rental only)
You may also like… For 3-5 year olds Contact Pre-K Sports Club FA Ballet, Tap & Jazz NL-FA Yoga for Preschoolers NL Start Smart Soccer & Training Leagues (Both locations) NL Start Smart Basketball & Training Leagues (Both locations) NL Yong Shins Tae Kwon Do (Both locations) FA Swim Lessons HR-TB NL – Natalie Lesko, 314-442-3104, nlesko@jccstl.org (SFC) FA – Fanchon Auman, 314-442-3420, fauman@jccstl.org (Fox) HR – Heather Rost, 314-442-3296, hrost@jccstl.org (SFC) TB – Tracey Branson, 314-442-3495, tbranson@jccstl.org (Fox)
Jewish Community Center 2 Millstone Campus Drive St. Louis, MO 63146