Youth Programs - Summer 2024

Early Childhood Center

The J is committed to helping St. Louis’ youngest learners experience new and exciting things every day. This is why the J offers a wide range of early childhood programs. Whether you’re looking for a structured learning environment in the J’s fully-accredited Early Childhood Center (available at both the Creve Coeur and Chesterfield locations) or “together time” at the Family Center, we believe that you’ll find myriad of programs to help your infant or toddler learn and grow!

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

Ages 6-weeks-2 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.

SFC & Fox

Mon - Fri 7:30am-5:30pm

Pre-Schoolers

Ages 3-5 years

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.

• 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 Mon-Fri 7:30am-5:30pm

Youth Programs

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

Learn more about our programs! Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/youth

Jr. Makerspace: Comic Creators

Ages 9-12

Comic Creators will learn how to take their own ideas and build incredible stories using the medium of comics. Taught in a large group setting, each creator will get to work on an individual project of their choosing to present at the end of the course. Students may choose to create their projects using pen and paper media or digital media. Teachers of this course bring knowledge about creative planning/ storytelling, design planning, and traditional and digital art.

SFC

Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun 8am-12:30pm

Mon-Thu 4-8pm

Fox

Sat-Sun 8am-12:30pm

Free with qualifying membership

Reservations: jccstl.com/kidzone

SFC

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

Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org (SFC) Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org (Fox)

SFC or Fox

Mon-Fri 2024-25 school year Dismissal until 6pm

Pricing and registration: jccstl.com/theclub

Contact

Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org

Sun Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13 1:30-3:30pm

$20 member or general public

Babysitting Class

Ages 12-15 years

This one-day training is designed to provide students a strong foundation of childcare skills. Offering training from qualified professionals with many years of experience working with the safety and well-being of children, participants will receive certification in CPR/First Aid. In addition, the training covers basic child development and business knowledge.

Contact Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org

SFC

Sun Aug 25 8am-3:30pm

$89 member | $99 general public

For Program Info and Registration

Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/youththeatre

Youth Theatre Fall Musical 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 will work together to learn songs, dances, and ultimately put on a wonderful performance at the end of the session. Further show details, including the name of the show, are forthcoming. All participants who audition will be cast, but you must register prior to auditioning.

Contact Carly Lucas, 314.442.3239, clucas@jccstl.org

Youth Theatre Musical Revue Ages 5-15

A new opportunity is being launched by the Youth Theatre Program! Priority registration will be given to students not already registered for the fall musical. The revue will consist of solos, duets, and group numbers from various musicals in the American Musical Theatre Canon. The revue will be a 20-minute compilation of song and dance and be featured during the run of the Youth Theatre spring musical.

Contact Carly Lucas, 314.442.3239, clucas@jccstl.org

SFC

SFC

Auditions: Sun Aug 18 2-5pm

Regular Rehearsals: Sun Aug 25-Dec 1 2-5pm

Tech Rehearsals: Sun-Tue Dec 8-10 TBD

Performances: Wed-Thu Dec 11-12 TBD Sun Dec 15 TBD

$310 member | $340 general public

Regular Rehearsals: Sun Aug 25-Dec 1 12-1pm

Tech Rehearsals: Sun Dec 8 TBD

Performances: Wed-Thu Dec 11-12 TBD

$230 member | $260 general public