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.
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
Memorial Day . . . . . Monday, May 29 . . . . . . 8am – 5pm
All other holidays, the J will be open standard hours.
Limited need-based
The 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 to successfully participate in our various program offerings at the J. Contact Erik Carlson at 314.442.3295 or ecarlson@jccstl.org for more information.
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.
3 - 5 year-olds
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.
• Accredited by the Missouri Accreditation & licensed by the Missouri Dept. of Health 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)
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! No class 3/22 and 4/5.
Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
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.
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.
SFC
Wed 1/11-4/12 2:30-3:15pm 3:30-4:15pm
Fox Thu 1/12-4/13 2:30-3:15pm $192m/$228p
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. Masks are required for children 3 years and over. FREE with qualifying membership. Hours subject to change. Reservations: jccstl.com/kidzone
Contact: Kimberly Jones, 314.442.3128, kimberlyjones@jccstl.org
Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun 8am-12:30pm Tue & Thu 4-8pm
Fox Sat & Sun 8am-12:30pm Wed 4:30-6:30pm
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 in Creve Coeur and Ascension School and Wild Horse Elementary in Chesterfield.
SFC/Creve Coeur: Brad Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org
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
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.
Contact: Brad Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org
1/13, 1/16, 2/17, 2/20, 3/17, 4/6, 4/7 9am-3pm
$35m/$45p • $40m/50p (early bird deadline 14 days prior to each vacation day)
Extend the Day when you need a little extra time.
AM Care: 7:30-9am $8m/$10p
PM Care: 3-6pm $12m/$15p
When school is out the J is in! 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
SFC
Mon-Fri 3/20-3/24 9am-3pm
Fox Mon-Fri 3/13-3/27 9am-3pm
$35m/$45p • $40m/50p (early bird deadline 14 days prior to each camp day)
Extend the Day when you need a little extra time.
AM Care: 7:30-9am $8m/$10p
PM Care: 3-6pm $12m/$15p
For all sports:
Contact: Mathew DeWinters, 314.442.3104, mdewinters@jccstl.org Garrett Ashley, 314.442.3279, gashley@jccstl.org
4-6 year-olds
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
Mon Ongoing 6:30-7:30pm
Fox (Little Ninjas)
Thu Ongoing 5:30-6:30pm
Sat Ongoing 2-3pm
$46m/$69p per month
Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st business day of each month.
6 years and older
IInstructors 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 (Youth Beginners)
Wed Ongoing 6:30-7:30pm
SFC (Youth Advanced)
Wed Ongoing 7:30-8:30pm
Fox (Youth, Beginners)
Thu Ongoing 6:30-7:30pm
Sat Ongoing 3-4pm
Fox (Youth, Advanced)
Thu Ongoing 7:30-8:30pm
Sat Ongoing 4-5pm
$46m/$69p per month
Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st business day of each month.
A parent-child developmental program created to prepare little ones 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
Wed 1/18-2/15 4:30-5pm
$92m/$123p
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 1/11-2/22 5:15-6:15pm
$117m/$148p
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 1/14-2/25 K-2nd: 9-9:55am
3rd-8th: 10-10:55am
Fox Sun 1/15-2/26 K-2nd: 9-9:55am
3rd-8th: 10-10:55am $117m/$148p
This program will teach ball control in small spaces while creating the opportunity to attack and score goals and will focus on soccer skills in a game play format. Participants will play with a Futsal ball (a heavier, low bounce ball designed for the indoor game). Register as an individual player and the CORE Staff will place you on a team each week based on age, skill level and abilities. Age divisions may be combined based on registration.
SFC Sun
Session 1: 1/9-1/30
Session 2: 2/6-2/27
6-6:50pm (6-8 year olds)
7-7:50pm (9-12 year olds)
$60m/$80p * $75m/$95p (within two weeks of program)
This is a parent/child participation program which will have many activities that directly relate to motor skill development. Each class will consist 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 Sun 9-9:45am
Session 1: Sun 3/5-3/26
Session 2: Sun 4/30-5/21
Session 3: Sun 6/18-7/9
$60m/$80p * $75m/$95p (within two weeks of program)
This is an introduction to soccer with our focus on balance, coordination and the understanding of how the body moves. We will cover the basic ball skills needed to play the game with the emphasis on the individual player’s development; (1-on-1 moves, passing, receiving, dribbling and finishing). During our instruction of each skill, we will use many fun games that make the learning process more exciting and challenging for each participant. Run by CORE Soccer Training.
SFC Sun 9-9:45am
Session 1: Sun 3/5-3/26
Session 2: Sun 4/30-5/21
Session 3: Sun 6/18-7/9
$60m/$80p * $75m/$95p (within two weeks of program)
This progressive training program will implement a short 10–12-minute technical training session as a warmup and then proceed directly into game play each session. During warm-up, the staff will focus on individual player enhancement and begin to separate participants into different teams to play small games. The staff will continuously instruct and evaluate each player on their technique, playing options they may have and provide 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 Sun 10-10:50am
Session 1: Sun 3/5-3/26
Session 2: Sun 4/30-5/21
Session 3: Sun 6/18-7/9
$60m/$80p * $75m/$95p (within two weeks of program)
This parent-child developmental program prepares three-year-old for organized sports. Parents work with their children in a structured environment (involvement is mandatory) and learn how to properly teach and support their children in sports. Participants receive a t-shirt and award. No program 4/9.
SFC or Fox
Sun 3/19-4/23 10:30-11am
$77m/$108p • $92m/$123p (after 3/2)
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4-5 year-olds (Pre-K only)
This is a coach lead T-Ball program for players to further develop basketball skills including throwing, fielding and hitting. Program begins with practices, followed by games. Participants receive a team jersey and trophy. Games may be played at both J locations depending on number of teams. No program 4/9.
SFC or Fox
Sun 3/19-5/7 11:30am-12:30pm $102m/$133p • $117m/$148p (after 3/2)
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. No program 4/9.
SFC or Fox
Sun 3/19-5/7 K-2nd Grade: 12:45-1:45pm 3rd-5th: 2-3pm
$102m/$133p • $117m/$148p (after 3/2)
Learn the skills and put them to work in youth baseball. Team registration only; Individuals looking for teams please call. 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 2/21.
SFC
Sun Mar-May Times vary
$135m/$187p
Wed 6-9pm
Session 1: 12/14-2/15
Session 2: 3/1-5/3
Session 3: 5/17-7/19
$72m/$144p
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
The British Swim School is partnering with the J 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 Fox See schedule online
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.
Introduces basic water skills to children with little or no experience in a pool. Get in, get wet, and get comfortable.
Builds upon performing Starfish skills independently and becoming more comfortable in the water with a focus on learning basic swimming survival.
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.
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.
Swimmers refine skills on stroke techniques and proficient rotary breathing by practicing specific swimming and breath control drills.
Upon performing all strokes and dives proficiently, instruction focuses on distant and endurance swimming while introducing competitive swimming skills.
*Starfish-Angelfish will have a 4:1 student’s to instructor ratio. Stingrays and Hammerhead 6:1
Staenberg Family Complex Creve Coeur
TIME CLASS
SAT 9:00am 10:00am 11:00am
All Groups/Kids Boot Camp All Groups All Groups
SUN
9:00am 10:00am 11:00am 12:00pm 1:00pm
MON 3:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm
TUE 3:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm
WED 3:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm
THU 3:00pm 4:15pm 5:15pm 6:15pm
All Groups/Splash Babies All Groups All Groups Adult Group Jr Jaws
All Groups All Groups All Groups All Groups
All Groups All Groups All Groups All Groups
All Groups All Groups/Jr Jaws All Groups All Groups
All Groups All Groups All Groups All Groups
Make-Up Classes: Contact Heather at 314.442.3296 or hcheseman@jccstl.org for availability.
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
• Lessons are 30 minutes
• Lessons must be used within six months of purchase
Private Lessons:
One lesson $42m/$54p Five lessons $210m/$270p Ten lessons $378m/$486p Buy 9 Get 1 Free!
Semi-Private Lessons (per participant):
One lesson $27m/$35p Five lessons $135m/$175p Ten lessons $243m/$315p Buy 9 Get 1 Free!
4-14 years old
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.
SFC Sat 9-9:45am $99m/$127p per month
4-10 years old
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.
SFC Sun 1-1:45pm Wed 4:15-5pm $99m/$127p per month
5-18 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 3/20-23.
SFC or Fox
Mon-Thu 1/9-5/18 5-6pm
1 or 2 days per week: $468m/$528p 3 or 4 days per week: $556m/$600p
Rock all afternoon with the founder of Jewish Rock Radio. Co-sponsored by PJ Library.
Contact: Avital Kadosh, 314.442.3172, akadosh@jccstl.org
SFC Sun 1/15 3:30pm
Free, donations welcome
Join our preschool-age kids and families for some musical fun with local and national talent from Song Leader Boot Camp, a national leadership training for for Jewish songleaders held at the J.
Contact: Avital Kadosh, 314.442.3172, akadosh@jccstl.org
Fox Sun 2/19 9am Free
Join us for an afternoon of creative culinary Hamentashen making. Make your own pizza Hamentashen or classic flavors. Sweet or savory, make your choice!
Contact: Avital Kadosh, 314.442.3172, akadosh@jccstl.org
SFC Sun 2/26 2-4pm Free
Kids 6 years and older and their Guardians
Pick your own painting project (Seder plate, Miriam’s cup, saltwater dishes, etc.) and pick up your finished items in time for Passover (Begins April 5 at sundown).
Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
Pottery Hallow (116 N. Kirkwood Rd., 63122)
Mon 3/27 7pm
Priced per project: $27/seder plate, $25 kiddish cup, $9/salt water petite bowl
A fun, interactive and musical Passover seder dinner experience led by The J’s Rabbi Brad Horwitz and a special song leader. Let us do the cooking and cleaning while your family enjoys music, food, activities and more.
Contact Rabbi Brad Horwitz, 314.442.3271, bhorwitz@jccstl.org
SFC Thu 4/6 6pm
$36 per adult
$18 per child (13 years and younger)
Celebrate with the St. Louis Jewish community Israel’s 75th Anniversary in grand style. Program includes one-of-a-kind community art project, children’s activities, Israeli dancing, food for purchase and a professional fireworks show. Contact: Rabbi Brad Horwitz 314-442-3271 bhorwitz@jccstl.org
SFC Sun 4/23 5:30pm celebration, 8:30pm fireworks Free
Join Rabbi Abraham and the Family Center at the J for some dairy delights as we prepare for Shavuot. We will learn more about the holiday, the traditions around it and make some ice cream from scratch in honor of dairy on this holiday!
Contact: Emilie Brockman, 314.442.3267, ebrockman@jccstl.org
SFC
Mon 5/22 5:30pm
Free
Join the J and Kol Rinah for a Lag B’Omer celebration with fire, s’mores, grilling and more! Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun in the sun and celebrating this minor, but thrilling, holiday!
Contact: Rabbi Brad Horwitz, 314.442.3271, bhorwitz@jccstl.org
Shaw Park (27 S Brentwood Blvd, 63105)
Tue 5/9 5pm
Free
Contact: Snir Dagan, 314.442.3137, sdagan@jccstl.org
Join Snir for a fun hike followed by a picnic in celebration of the Passover holiday. Learn about Israeli Passover traditions.
Lone Elk Park (1 Lone Elk Park Rd, 63088)
Sun 4/9 12pm
Free, please bring your own picnic lunch
16 years old and older Lochamim is an Israeli docuseries directed by Tomer Levine. It follows the lives of four Givati combat soldiers from their date of draft to completion of their army service. Join Snir each week as we break down the newest episode and as he reflects on his own combat experience in the Israeli army. Episode links available at jccstl.com/lochamim
Tue 2/7-28 6pm
FREE but RSVP requested
