Pre-K and Youth Guide to the J Your all-in-one guide to child programs and activities! Fall 2022 jccstl.org
at lifeenrichment@jccstl.org for more information. Jewish Community Center Fall 2022
J is committed to making our programming and services as inclusive and accessible as possible to all, including those with differing abilities. Life Enrichment strives to provide necessary accommodations and supports when possible to enable individuals with successful participation in our various program offerings at the J. Contact
2 A World Class Community Center: Open to Everyone The J is open to all. Get involved. Join us for a class. Exercise the mind or body. Enjoy a cultural event or holiday program. We have something for everyone here at the J. Monday – Thursday . . . . 5:30am – 9pm Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30am – 6pm Saturday – Sunday . . . . . . . 7am – 6pm Upcoming Holiday Hours Labor Day . . . . . . . Monday, September 5 . . . . 8am – 5pm Erev Rosh Hashanah . . Sunday, September 25 . . . 7am – 5pm Rosh Hashanah Monday, September 26 Closed Kol Nidre . . . . . . . . Tuesday, October 4 . . . 5:30am – 5pm Yom Kippur Wednesday, October 5 Closed Thanksgiving . . . . . . Thursday, November 24 . . . 8am – 2pm Christmas Eve . . . . . Saturday, December 24 . . . 7am – 5pm Christmas Day Sunday, December 25 8am – 5pm New Year’s Eve . . . . . Saturday, December 31 . . . 7am – 5pm New Year’s Day Sunday, January 1, 2023 8am – 5pm All other holidays, the J will be open standard hours. Fall Hours About the J Financial Assistance Limited need-based financial assistance (program and membership scholarship) is available. For more information, visit jccstl.com/scholarship or contact Sally Lang at 314.442.3241 or slang@jccstl.org.
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Life Enrichment
Life Enrichment
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Early Childhood Center
6 weeks - 2 year-olds
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.
Starting as young as six weeks, our infant and toddler classrooms provide a caring and nurturing environment. Our professional educators, along with our families, provide high-quality, individualized, responsive and stimulating experiences that will influence your child’s growth and learning.
Pre-Schoolers
Accreditation & licensed by the
3 - 5 year-olds
Infants & Toddlers
and Senior Services • Project Construct® and Conscious Discipline® curriculums teach children the skills that foster learning and social-emotional growth • Swimming, sports, yoga and more • Students experience Jewish holidays, traditions and values in a meaningful and relevant way • Year-round care, including an amazing summer camp experience for pre-schoolers • Full & part-time schedules available • Creve Coeur & Chesterfield locations • Open Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm Learn more about our program! jccstl.com/ecc Melissa Burgess, 314.442.3224, mburgess@jccstl.org (SFC) Kathy Coldiron, 314.442.3450, kcoldiron@jccstl.org (Fox) 3Register at jccstl.org
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Our teachers deliver positive learning experiences to help children’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. Missouri Missouri Dept. Health
Pre-K Academy 3 - 6 year-olds
Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
Letter Engineers
Pre-K Academy offers play classes that teach reading readiness skills and letter writing. Children participate in brain-building games that help develop focus, working memory, and impulse control. The Pre-K Academy classes give children a Running Start into Kindergarten!
This class will have your child rocking and rolling into the world of language and literacy! The Reading Rocks Stars curriculum uses a multi-sensory, very explicit, systematic approach to teach phonemic awareness. Children will learn how to orally blend and segment words, identify rhymes, segment syllables, and more. Our educational learning props make getting the brain ready to read fun and engaging. No class 10/5, 11/23, 11/24.
SFC Wed 9/7-12/7 2:30-3:15pm3:30-4:15pm Fox Thu 9/8-12/1 2:30-3:15pm $192m/$228p
Come build letters with us! Students will begin to explore their creative sides by using materials such as sensory trays, puppet pencils, finger flashlights, and letter sticks to learn all about letters and sounds! Children will learn many essential pre-reading skills such as syllable segmentation, rhyming, phonological awareness, and correct letter formation.
Reading Rock Stars
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The Club K-5th grade (SFC) K-6th grade (Fox)
Fox/Chesterfield: Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org Mon-Fri 2022-23 school year School dismissal - 6pm Pricing and registration at jccstl.com/theclub 5Register at jccstl.org
SFC/Creve Coeur: Brad Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org
KidZone Babysitting
6 weeks - 10 years
Contact: Kimberly Jones, 314.442.3128, kimberlyjones@jccstl.org
SFC Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun 8am-12:30pm Tue & Thu 4-8pm Fox Sat & Sun 8am-12:30pm Tue & Thu 4:30-8:30pm
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. Masks are required for children 3 years and over. FREE with qualifying membership. Hours subject to change. Reservations: jccstl.com/kidzone
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 in Creve Coeur and Ascension School and Wild Horse Elementary in Chesterfield.
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. Campers 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.
Vacation Days K-6th grade
Extend the Day when you need a little extra time.
AM Care: 7:30-9am $8m/$10p PM Care: 3-6pm $12m/$15p 6 Jewish Community Center Fall 2022
AM Care: 7:30-9am $8m/$10p PM Care: 3-6pm $12m/$15p
SFC Mon-Fri 12/21-1/3 9am-3pm Fox Mon-Fri 12/19-1/2 9am-3pm $35m/$45p • $40m/50p (early bird deadline 14 days prior to each camp day)
Spend winter break at the J! Children participate in a variety of activities that keep campers active and busy having fun throughout the day including sports, arts and crafts, science, cooking, swimming and more. Be sure to bring a lunch, swimsuit and towel.
SFC/Creve Coeur: Brad Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org Fox/Chesterfield: Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org
Extend the Day when you need a little extra time.
SFC/Creve Coeur: Brad Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org Fox/Chesterfield: Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org
SFC 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 10/31, 11/1 9am-3pm Fox 9/6, 10/3, 11/7, 11/8, 11/23 9am-3pm $35m/$45p • $40m/50p (early bird deadline 14 days prior to each vacation day)
Winter Break Camp K-6th grade
Featuring musical performances by A One-Day Celebration of Jewish Culture! Sheldon Low Klezundheit!StaamSix13 More than 30 artists More than 30 organizations with games and activities Family pavilion with bubbles, art activities and more for the little ones Kosher food: pastrami, hot dogs, corned beef, hot pretzels, popcorn, ice cream and more! Sunday, September 18 10am – 5pm Washington University in St. Louis sababastl.org 7Register at jccstl.org
Mac & Jeanette Brown Youth Soccer Training Program K-6th grade
Pre-K Soccer League 4-5 year olds
Youth Sports & Programs
Boost your soccer skills with staff from the St. Louis CORE Soccer Training Club! You’ll learn and improve through soccer training through utilizing drills and small game play. Participants receive a jersey. No class 9/25. SFC Sun 9/18-11/6 10-11am $99m/$129p • $109m/$139p (after 9/4) 8 Jewish Community Center Fall 2022
Games will be played 5-on-5 without goalies, allowing for more touches of the ball and higher player participation. Emphasis is placed on skill development during practices. Program begins with practices, followed by games. Participants receive a team jersey and trophy. This program is parent/coach led. No class 9/25. SFC Sun 9/18-11/6 12:15-1:15pm $99m/$129p • $109m/$139p (after 9/4)
StartSoccerSmart Soccer 3-4 year olds
For all Contact:sports:Mathew DeWinters, 314.442.3104, mdewinters@jccstl.org Garrett Ashley, 314.442.3279, gashley@jccstl.org
SFC Sun 9/18-10/23 11:15-11:45am $75m/$105p • $85m/$115 (after 9/4)
A parent-child developmental program that prepares young athletes for organized sports. Parents, whose participation is mandatory, work with their children in a structured environment and learn how to properly teach and support their children in sports. Participants receive a t-shirt and participation award. No class 9/25.
Contacts
Led by Coach Doug Boe, former two-time high school state championship winning coach and member of the High School Hall of Fame. The skills and drills camp is a great way for players to improve their game. Players will work on ball handling, shooting and passing. Players also will have an opportunity to compete. The camp will include high quality instruction in a fun environment and all skill levels are welcome to participate.
Individual Training 30 min (Fox) $25m/$35p 1 hour (SFC or Fox) $50m/$70p (call for multiple session discounts)
About our Basketball Instructor
SFC or Fox Mon-Thu 6-8pm Boys 9/19-9/22 Girls 9/27-9/29 $50m/$60p • $65m/$75p (Early Bird pricing ends 2-weeks prior to start of each program)
Basketball Skills and Drills Camp __________________
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Group Training 1 hour (SFC or Fox) $20/person, 3-6 people
SFC or Fox By appointment
5th-8th grade
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.
Team Basketball Training
Coach Doug Boe was a three-sport athlete growing up in Minneapolis. He graduated from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN where he was a captain of the football, baseball and basketball team. Coach Boe taught school in Burnsville, MN and coached men’s and women’s basketball for 34 years. His team won two state championships. Coach Boe is the only Minnesota basketball head coach to win more than 200 games each in both men’s and women’s basketball. He is a member of the Minnesota Coaches Hall of Fame and a recent inductee of the Southwest High School Hall of Fame. 9Register at jccstl.org
1st-12th grade
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 Weeknight practices begin 12/5 Times vary Games on weekends, beginning 1/7 K-2nd: $135m/$187p • $150m/$202p (after 10/30)
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SFC or Fox Wed 1/18-2/15 4:30-5pm $77m/$108p • $92m/$123p (after 11/18)
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.
3rd-8th: $725/games only • $825/games only (after 10/30)
Registration is open for boys’ and girls’ teams. Gender-specific divisions will be formed based on enrollment. Full package for K-2nd grade includes a weekday practice at either J location, 10 weekend games and a uniform. The 3rd-8th grade league features 10 weekend games with option of adding on practices and/or team uniforms for additional cost.
Basketball Pre-K League 4-5 year olds
SFC or Fox Wed 1/11-2/22 5:15-6:15pm $102m/$133p • $117m/$148p (after 11/18)
Mac & Jeanette Brown Youth Basketball League K-8th grade
3-4 year olds
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.
High School Basketball League 9th-12th grade
SFC or Fox Weeknight practices begin 12/5 Times Gamesvarybegin weekend of 1/7 (weekends and weeknights) $575 games only • $675 games only (after 10/30) Add-ons: Practices: $250 Jerseys: $27 per player
SFC Sat 1/14-2/25 K-2nd: 3rd-8th:9-9:55am10-10:55am Fox Sun 1/15-2/26 K-2nd: 3rd-8th:9-9:55am10-10:55am
$102m/$133p • $117m/$148p (after 11/18)
J Basketball Skills Academy K-8th grade
Team signups accepted with individual signups placed based on availability. Teams must supply coach at least 21 years old. Boys’ and girls’ divisions created based on enrollment. League features eight games with option of adding on practice space and/or team jerseys for additional costs. Weeknight practices held at the J with weekend & weeknight games held at both J locations. Practices begin in December; games in January. Team registrations are first-come, first served.
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Martial Arts Yong Shins / Little Ninjas 4-6 year olds
Thu Ongoing 5:30-6:30pm Sat Ongoing 2-3pm
Wed Ongoing 6:30-7:30pm SFC (Youth Advanced) Wed Ongoing 7:30-8:30pm Fox (Youth, Beginners)
Taekwondo 6 years and older
Thu Ongoing 6:30-7:30pm Sat Ongoing 3-4pm Fox (Youth, Advanced)
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.
SFC (Youth Beginners)
Mon Ongoing 6:30-7:30pm Fox (Yong Shins)
Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st business day of each month.
Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st business day of each month.
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SFC (Yong Shins)
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.
$46m/$69p per month
$46m/$69p per month
Thu Ongoing 7:30-8:30pm Sat Ongoing 4-5pm
SFC Day Camp Pavilion Fri 9/9 5:30-7:30pm Free
Introducing Snir Introducing Avital Our new shaliach - program leaderarrives September 6.
Our new
Family Programs EmilieContact:Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
LGBTQIA+ Pride isn’t just for June. Join the St. Louis Jewish community for our second Pride Shabbat Picnic! We’re inviting all who identify, their allies and families of all kinds to join us for a community-wide event. Bring your own dinner, and we will do the rest! Pre-registration is encouraged. The Pride Shabbat Picnic is made possible by support from the Helene Mirowitz Center of Jewish Community Life Fund and the J Associates. This event is sponsored by the J, Jewish Federation of St. Louis and PJ Library.
Reading Rabbis Families with children 5 and younger
Hanukkah
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Celebrate the Festival of Lights by making your very own dreidel and enjoying a Hanukkah story at the J. Pre-registration is required. SFC Sun 12/18 4-5:30pm Free sdagan@jccstl.org Director Jewish & akadosh@jccstl.org,10. 314.442.3172 at
The Reading Rabbis are back. Join us for this special story time series, featuring Rabbis from across the community for holiday-inspired fun. Sign up for one or both. Everyone is welcome! Pre-registration preferred, but not required.
Families with children 5 and younger
Dreidel Studio and Story Time
Innovation started August
PRIDE Community Shabbat Families
SFC Rosh Hashanah theme Week of 9/19 4:30-5:30pm Free Sukkot theme Week of 10/10 4:30-5:30pm Free
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1. Introduction to Water
The J Splash Academy, at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur, is an all-encompassing learn-to-swim program designed to create confident, strong, lifelong swimmers of all ages, starting at six months. Instructors are trained to offer compassion-based instruction, positive reinforcement and encouragement each step of the way. The program provides opportunity for skill/level progression, regular feedback and accomplishment awards for swimmers as they progress through the “fishy” levels. There are three pillars of J Splash Academy: & Safety
Water
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the British Swim School to teach lessons at the Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield. The British Swim School (BSS) has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills to children as young as three months for more than 40 years. Like the J, BSS believes it is mission-critical to teach children to swim and to be safe while enjoying the water. With its large instructor base and our large pool, we can serve even more families in the Chesterfield area. BSS lessons are available at various times each day. britishswimschool.com/st-louis/the-j-chesterfield
Contact: 314.312.1878, goswim@britishswimschool.com
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GET FISHY WITH J SPLASH ACADEMY! MORE LEVELS, MORE CONFIDENCE, MORE FUN
Skills 2. Basic Swimming Skills 3. Competitive Swimming Technique MORE LEVELS + MORE CONFIDENCE = MORE FUN! British Swim School All Ages
Swimmers continue their development by learning and practicing beginner strokes with an introduction to advanced strokes and kicks. Instruction also includes diving and treading water techniques. Stingrays Swimmers refine skills on stroke techniques and proficient rotary breathing by practicing specific swimming and breath control drills.
Hammerheads
Upon performing all strokes and dives proficiently, instruction focuses on distant and endurance swimming while introducing competitive swimming skills.
Angelfish
Lionfish Introduces strokes and kicks, with a focus on underwater breath control, kicking and pulling to create forward-motion swimming and in-water safety. Students must be able to perform all Starfish and Pufferfish skills independently.
Parents learn basic skills and safety and teach infants, including putting their face in the water; blowing bubbles and being relaxed in a pool. Parent(s) are required to be in the water.
Builds upon performing Starfish skills independently and becoming more comfortable in the water with a focus on learning basic swimming survival.
*Starfish-Angelfish will have a 4:1 student’s to instructor ratio. Stingrays and Hammerhead 6:1 15Register at jccstl.org
Pufferfish
Splash Academy LEVELS
Splash Babies 6 mos-3 yrs
Starfish 3 yrs & up Introduces basic water skills to children with little or no experience in a pool. Get in, get wet, and get comfortable.
Splash Academy Group Lessons Cancellation Policy: Cancellations require 30 days' notice. No refunds on partial months. For make-up classes, contact Heather at 314.442.3296 or hcheseman@jccstl.org for availability. 1 $114pperclassweek$89mpermonth No programs 9/26, 10/4, 10/5, 11/24. 2 $158mperclassesweek$208ppermonth No programs 9/26, 10/4, 10/5, 11/24. $69mBabiesSplash$94ppermonth No programs 9/26, 10/4, 10/5, 11/24. Pricing is now by the month, rather than by sessions. 16 Jewish Community Center Fall 2022
TIME CLASS
All Groups/Kids Boot Camp
SPLASH ACADEMY SCHEDULE Staenberg Family Complex Creve Coeur
6:15pm5:15pm4:15pm3:00pm
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Make-Up Classes: Contact Heather at 314.442.3296 or hcheseman@jccstl.org for availability.
All Groups/Splash Babies Groups JrAdultGroupsGroupJaws MON 6:15pm5:15pm4:15pm3:00pm
SAT 11:00am10:00am9:00am
All Groups All Groups/Jr Jaws All Groups All Groups THU 6:15pm5:15pm4:15pm3:00pm
Swim, run, jump, climb, throw, giggle and get a great workout. Your child will be moving non-stop! To participate, children must be able to swim the length of the pool unaided. Enrollment requires evaluation by Aquatics staff.
Jr. Jaws Swim Club _____________ 4-10 years old
Join the club! You will work to improve your time, strokes and endurance as you become part of this great team! Swimmers from both buildings compete in a fun meet and challenge for bragging rights. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke. No program 9/26, 10/4, 10/5, 11/24
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Private Lessons: One lesson $35m/$41p Five lessons $175m/$205p Ten lessons SAVE $20 $330m/$390p
Private Swim Lessons
Kids’ Swim Boot Camp
SFC or Fox Mon-Thu 9/19-12/8 5-6pm 1 or 2 days per week: $212m $240p • $234m/ $264p (after 9/6) 3 or 4 days per week: $278m/$300p • $306m/$330 (after 9/6) Semi-Private Lessons (per participant): One lesson $21m/$27p Five lessons $105m/$135p Ten lessons SAVE $15 $195m/$255p
4-14 years old
Lessons are customized to individual needs and skill level whether getting used to the water, learning to swim or creating a more efficient and challenging workout. The more you swim, the more you save! By appointment only are 30 minutes Lessons must be used within six months of purchase
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J Sharks Swim Team 5-18 years old
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SFC Sat 9-9:45am $89m/$114p per month
SFC Sun 1-1:45pm Wed 4:15-5pm $89m / $114p per month
All Ages
Be a part of this exciting swim team transition program for graduates of J Splash Academy and those who are interested in the J Sharks Swim team. Swimmers will continue to develop skills through instruction on stroke technique, endurance and sprint drills. They will also be introduced to proper racing techniques including turns, starts and finishes. Swimmer attends one class per week.
Mission Statement The St. Louis Jewish Community Center enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity and creates meaningful Jewish experiences. IMAGINE THE POSSIBILITIES HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE Your gift to the J ensures that resources remain available for families who need our services each year. INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY! • J Day Camps • Camp Sabra • Membership • Early Childhood Education • Senior Adult Programming • Life Enrichment Programming The J offers financial assistance to hundreds of families in the areas of: Contact Phil Ruben: 314.442.3216 or donate online: jccstl.com/give 19Register at jccstl.org
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