WHAT’S ON FAMILIES & YOUTH May - August 2016 www.jw3.org.uk
WHAT’S ON FAMILIES & YOUTH Events for children & teenagers, Family Fun Sundays, Parenting, Early Years & Holiday Schemes May - August 2016 JW3London 40
Welcome... Enjoy unique performances, exciting workshops, engaging after school activities and more at JW3 this season. Our Family Fun Sundays feature events such as The Happy Hamsa, an interactive concert with actions, sound effects and visuals, and Crafternoon: Through the Shuk, introducing children to the mesmerising tastes and colours of the market. Kids can learn about science through song at Sci-Tunes, we’ll be running a Family Fun Zone at the Maccabi Fun Run, and our Family Fridays include delicious kosher dinners and activities. Young people can develop new skills and friendships at our Holiday Schemes; it’s Wizarding Week at Half Term Scheme, and there’s a whole range of activities on offer at our Summer Bonanza. Look out for After School Activities including Street Dance and Science Club, as well as Early Years events for younger children. Parent and Baby Fest returns with sessions and workshops and parents can also join us for Antenatal Classes, Baby Café @ Zest and other special events. We look forward to seeing you!
CONTENTS Family Fun Sundays p2 Family Fridays p5 Holiday Schemes p5 After School Activities p6 Early Years p8 Parenting p11
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CINEMA AT JW3 The JW3 Cinema screens a weekly mix of the best of new releases from around the world, plus Jewish and Israeli films curated by our partner UK Jewish Film, and regular films for all the family. Visit www.jw3.org.uk/cinema or pick up our monthly Cinema guide for full details.
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Family Fun Sundays Sunday 1 May
Sunday 1 May
THE HAPPY HAMSA
CRAFTERNOON: HAPPY HAMSAS
3-4pm, £6 child, £2 adult An interactive concert led by Drew Salida, guitarist, flautist and vocalist with Los Desterrados, and music teacher. A lucky charm travels across the Sephardi diaspora playing traditional festival songs, with actions, visuals and sound effects! Ululation, Palmas clapping and some very strange animal noises! For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of JW3’s Sephardi Festival
2-5pm, FREE Come and create some traditional Sephardi good luck charms, using mystical imagery from across the Sephardi world. For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of JW3’s Sephardi Festival
Sunday 8 May
Sunday 8 May
COLOURS OF ISRAEL
CRAFTERNOON: COLLAGES OF ISRAEL
2-5pm, £3 child, £3 adult Israel is turning 68! Join us as we celebrate its past and present, art and music, and its tastes and smells. Enjoy a Taki tournament, family quiz, family disco, Israeli scientific inventions, Israeli snacks at Zest, early years sing-along and more. For ages 2-9. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of JW3’s Israel Week
2-5pm, FREE Make colourful collages of Israel, using beautiful photos of the sea, desert, cities, animals and people. For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of JW3’s Israel Week Sunday 15 May
CRAFTERNOON: THROUGH THE SHUK 2-5pm, FREE Come down to the shuk (market), where we’ll be making beautiful beaded jewellery and drinking fresh minty lemonade. For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of JW3’s Israel Week Sunday 15 May
K’MO B’BAYIT YOM HA’ATZMAUT 10.30-11.15am under 2s, 11.30am-12.15pm ages 2-5, £6 child, £3 adult Lets celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day) with the Israeli Community. A nostalgic programme of songs, live music, dancing and all the lovely things that remind us of Israel. Session in Hebrew. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Part of JW3’s Israel Week 2
FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS Sunday 22 May
Sunday 19 June
BEATLES SING-ALONG WITH AL’S LITTLE SINGERS
MACCABI COMMUNITY FUN RUN
2-4.30pm, £6 child, £2 adult Join Al’s Little Singers in this interactive Beatles-themed sing-along under the (imaginary) stars, next to our (imaginary) campfire. They provide the words and the instruments! For ages 0+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join us for a day of family activities at the 10th annual Maccabi Community Fun Run. The biggest cross-communal event of the year with over 3,500 participants at the Allianz Park, Barnet. Please visit www.communityfunrun.org for more details. Sunday 19 June
K’MO B’BAYIT SUMMER FUN
Sunday 22 May
CRAFTERNOON: LAG B’OMER 2-5pm, FREE PJ Library brings the story of Lag B’Omer to life, along with yummy marshmallows and campfire collages! For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 29 May
CRAFTERNOON: WONDROUS WIZARDRY 2-5pm, FREE Come down to JW3 in your house tie, cloak and glasses and expect to see wands, goblets and of course, lots of spells. For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
10.30-11.15am under 2s, 11.30am-12.15pm ages 2-5, £6 child, £3 adult We’re putting on a proper Israeli get together, meeting old and new friends, enjoying family time and celebrating summer. Session in Hebrew. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 19 June
ART FRANÇAIS POUR LES FAMILLES 3pm, £4 child, £4 adult Join us for this workshop inspired by French art and scenery. Session in French. For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 3 July
SCI-TUNES 4-5.45pm, £7 child, £7 adult Troubadour and science teacher Jonny Berliner presents his unique brand of comedy science songs. For ages 10+. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Part of JW3’s Einstein Festival
Sunday 5 June
SHAVUOT AND YOM YERUSHALAYIM FOR FAMILIES 2.30-4.30pm, £5 child We celebrate Shavuot and mark Yom Yerushalayim (Jerusalem Day) through stories with PJ Library, special art activities, cooking and much more. For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult. CRAFTERNOON: Join us for Shavuot crafts, 2-5pm, FREE 3
Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk Sunday 10 July
PARENT AND BABY FEST 11am-4pm, FREE Are you pregnant? Do you have a new baby? Toddlers running around? Join us at our one-day event and prepare yourselves for your baby’s birth and their first years. We’ve lined up a range of our favourite experts to provide you with the information and inspiration you’ll need for these magical early years. Events include a first aid baby and toddler CPR session with Riverside Cares, a fun-packed activity programme for the little ones and their adults, and we’ll also be collecting unused nappies for JCORE to send to destitute asylum seekers. The event is sponsored by Riverside Cares. For expecting parents, under 4s and their adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sunday 10 July
Sunday 17 July
CRAFTERNOON: NEMO AND DORY UNDERWATER PARTY
CRAFTERNOON: SPACE EXPLORERS!
2-5pm, FREE We’ll be protecting Nemo and Dory’s reef by making fresh coral and creating crazy sea creatures, clownfish, turtles and sharks avoiding the divers and fishing nets! For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
2-5pm, FREE Come along in your finest space-themed outfits: as robots, aliens or sci-fi film characters! We’ll be flying into hyperspace, making mini light sabres and space mobiles and hanging out with droids! For ages 2+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Sunday 26 June
GEFILTEFEST 10.30am-5.30pm Advance Tickets: £22 adult, £12.50 child, family ticket £55 Calling all foodie families… Gefiltefest Jewish Food Festival is returning to JW3. Alongside our main programme, hands-on workshops for children aged 5-11 will be held on a first come, first served basis, plus a rolling programme of food-related crafts for families to enjoy together for ages 2+. Come and explore Jewish food culture with us and be inspired to think differently about food. All children attending Gefiltefest must be accompanied by a paying adult. Children over the age of 8 may take part in a workshop unattended but their supervising adult must remain on the JW3 site. For further information visit
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With thanks to Jewish Care, Kedem Wines, Bamo Creative, Carmelli Bakeries, New Israel Fund and UK Task Force
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Family Fridays Friday 20 May
FAMILY FRIDAY NIGHT 5.45-8pm, £25 per adult, 2-5yrs £6, over 5s £10, under 2s Free Join us for a reception with cocktails and mocktails, soft play and Shabbat activities for the children. Then we’ll serve a delicious kosher dinner, followed by dessert and a puppet show. We’re also bringing to life a beautiful story from the PJ Library, in a puppet show created and performed by Alice Kristina Rose. The Shabbat-friendly activities are suitable for children aged 2-8, but all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday 1 July
CHALLAH BAKING AND KABALAT SHABBAT 4.15-5.15pm, £5 per child Join us when we welcome the Shabbat at JW3. Shabbat sing-along, challah baking, craft and a very special Kabalat Shabbat experience. For ages 1½-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Holiday Schemes Our fully trained in-house team of volunteer youth leaders and experienced professionals provide young people with the chance to develop new skills, opportunities and friendships. For more information visit www.jw3.org.uk/schemes Tuesday 31 May - Friday 3 June
Weekdays, Monday 1 - Friday 19 August
WIZARDING WEEK HALF TERM SCHEME
SUMMER BONANZA
10am-4pm, £35 per day, £28 per day early booking discount (ends Sunday 15 May) Join us for a week of wizardly wonder as you will learn to cast enchanting spells, practise your wand skills and race around the halls on your broomstick. For ages 5-7 and 8-11. This is a drop-off event.
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10am-4pm, £35 per day, £28 per day early booking discount (ends Sunday 17 July) Spend your summer at JW3! We have an amazing array of activities for young people. With different activities throughout the summer there will be something to keep you entertained every week. For ages 5-7, 8-11 and 12-14. This is a drop-off event.
After School Activities Mondays 9 May - 4 July | No Classes 30 May & 13 June
Sundays 1 May - 19 June | No Class 12 June
AFTER SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUB 4.30-5.30pm, £12 per session, £77 for the 7 week course Educational and fun hands-on science classes by Kids with Brains, exploring a different theme each week through creative learning and fun experiments. We’ll learn about forces, motion and energy, how the human body works, and use everyday materials to understand more about air pressure. For ages 5-11. This is a drop-off event.
BBYO WEEKLY CHAPTER MEETINGS 7-9pm, £3, £1 for BBYO members Mercaz BBYO is a new chapter based at JW3, meeting every week for a range of fun and thought-provoking activities in a welcoming atmosphere. Turn up any week you want - first time’s free! For more info, please email BBYO at jw3chapter@bbyo.org.uk For ages 12+. This is a drop-off event.
Mondays 9 May - 11 July | No Classes 30 May & 13 June
STREET DANCE Ages 5-8: 4.30-5.15pm Ages 9-13: 5.15-6pm £8 paid trial (booked via Box Office), £64 for the 8 week course Try popping, locking and hip-hop moves in this inspirational class. Work with trained dancers from the Spencer Stage School to refine your moves and create choreography from your favourite songs. IDTA dance exams are optional. This is a drop-off event.
HOLIDAY SCHEME YOUTH LEADERS NEEDED
We’re recruiting dynamic and enthusiastic volunteer youth leaders who love working with children for our holiday schemes at JW3. Opportunities include: free DBS, free leadership training and the potential for future paid roles at JW3. For more information, get in touch with anna@jw3.org.uk 6
AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES
Thursdays 19 May - 7 July | No Class 2 June
TZOFIKEFF
Wednesdays 11 May - 13 July | No Class 1 June
DRAMA CLUB WITH SPENCER STAGE SCHOOL
4.30-5.15pm, £8 paid trial (booked via Box Office), £80 for 10 week course For all drama kings and queens! We’ll use role play, make believe, improvisation, mime and voice development in a safe and creative environment, with the help of an experienced drama teacher. We’ll work towards an end of term performance at JW3. LAMDA examinations optional. For ages 4-7. This is a drop-off event.
PARTIES, CHILDREN’S BIRTHDAYS, FUNCTIONS AND MORE AT JW3
Our flexible spaces can easily be transformed with tables, chairs and your decorations to create any party theme. Our Hall can be the backdrop for a stylish celebration. You can even book our 60-seat Cinema for the perfect party! For more information about venue hire email venuehire@jw3.org.uk or call 020 7433 8989. 7
4.30-6pm Come and join the Tzofim once a week for lively and fun Hebrew activities. There’ll be games galore, music and balagan. We combine Jewish and universal values that educate children towards friendship and acceptance, all done within an Israeli environment. Sessions in Hebrew. For more information and to book, contact Tzofim.London@gmail.com For years 2-3. This is a drop-off event. Thursdays 19 May - 7 July | No Class 2 June
TZOFIM 4.30-6pm Enjoy lively and fun Hebrew activities about Israel, friendship, leadership, equality, current affairs and Jewish Festivals! Sessions in Hebrew. For years 4-5. This is a drop-off event.
Early Years Mondays 9 May - 11 July | No Classes 30 May & 13 June
Tuesdays 10 May - 28 June | No Class 31 May
STREET DANCE
SHA’AT SIPUR VE’TNUA
3.50-4.30pm, £8 paid trail (booked via Box Office), £64 for the 8 week course A fun introductory dance class, perfect for your little ones who love to move! The coolest (child friendly) music plays while technique, choreography and performance are taught and developed. An excellent way to learn rhythm, improve memory, coordination and muscle tone. IDTA dance examinations optional. For ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tuesdays 10 May - 5 July | No Class 31 May
THE CREATION STATION
9.50-10.40am, 11-11.50am, £10, £34 for 4 weeks, £68 for 8 weeks We all want our children to explore their creativity, but the mess and stress of doing it yourself at home can be tricky. We have the perfect solution for all your child’s creativity needs; inspiring their imaginations while helping you to have fun with them too. This term we’ll explore the world of shapes and enjoy special occasion craft activities. Classes follow the Early Years Foundation Stage. For ages 1-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
4.30-5.15pm, £6 Would you like your children to develop their confidence in speaking Hebrew, enrich their vocabulary and connect to Israeli culture? In this specially-designed class children can practice the spoken language in an enjoyable and highly varied way. Session is in Hebrew. For ages 2-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
JW3 PLAYGROUP
Thursdays 12 May - 30 June 10-11.30am, £5 or Tuesdays 10 May - 28 June 3.30-5pm, £5 We love to meet new people and make new friends, so drop in for an informal play, songs, games, chat and activities for the little ones. Each Thursday morning we’ll also be holding a mini Shabbat Service with fresh challah and songs. This season we’ll be exploring summer, Shavuot, animals, fairytales and more! For ages under 2. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
FAMILY MEMBERSHIP Join JW3 as a family today and receive discounts on most events and food at Zest. To join, pop into JW3 the next time you’re nearby, visit www.jw3.org.uk/member or call the Box Office on 020 7433 8988. 8
EARLY YEARS Wednesdays 11 May - 29 June | No Class 1 June
Wednesdays 11 May - 29 June | No Class 1 June
HARTBEEPS HAPPY HOUSE
HARTBEEPS BABYBELLS
10-10.45am, £8.50, £52.50 for 7 weeks These sessions encourage busy toddlers to explore and interact with fabulous music, colourful, sensory props and puppets. They comply with Early Years Foundation Stage, so parents can be confident they are doing something amazing for the development of their little one! For ages Walking to 4 years (younger siblings very welcome). Children must be accompanied by an adult.
12noon-12.45pm, £8.50, £52.50 for 7 weeks Classes for parents and their newborns using elements of baby yoga, baby massage and calming techniques alongside soundtracks of original remixed nursery rhymes and lullabies. Babies will meet friendly puppets, be introduced to ageappropriate props and discover sparkly parachutes - all designed to delight those freshly acquired senses and encourage bonding and confidence. For ages 6 weeks - 6 months. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays 11 May - 29 June | No Class 1 June
HARTBEEPS BABYBEEPS 11-11.45am, £8.50, £52.50 for 7 weeks Designed by experts, fuelled by magic and delivered with love, these are awardwinning interactive sessions for little ones to learn and have fun. The sessions comply with Early Years Foundation Stage and use fabulous music, colourful, sensory props and puppets to encourage language and physical development. For ages Sitting to toddling. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesdays 11 May - 29 June | No Class 1 June
JW3 PUPPET TALES 4.15-5pm, £6 Children love puppets and the enchanting worlds they take us to. Join us for stories, fun and specially designed handmade puppets telling a different tale every week. Our lovely puppeteer Alice Kristina Rose will bring pigs, wolves, princesses, frogs, ducklings and more to life! For ages 2½-6. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Thursdays 12 May - 30 June | No Class 2 June
JW3 COOKING TOGETHER 4.15-5.15pm, £12 per class, £66 for 6 weeks Cooking is a great way to help toddlers learn about health food and explore flavours. Each week we’ll cook a different recipe together, focus on the vitamins and nutrients within it and discover many cultures and stories along the way. Children will develop key skills outlined in the Early Years First Stage framework and at the end of each class, everyone feasts on the tasty final dish! For ages 2-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets 020 7433 8988 www.jw3.org.uk Thursdays 12 May - 7 July | No Class 2 June
KICK AND PLAY
10-10.45am, a single paid trial £9 can be booked via Box Office, £72 for 8 weeks Our experienced instructors and puppet friends Mimi & Pepe take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement and engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer and movement skills that will have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast! For ages 1-2. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Fridays 13 May - 10 June
MUSICA-LI 10-11am, £7 JW3’s specially commissioned music and storytelling series designed by a professional singer and songwriter. Each session is themed around a story or festival from around the world and blends live music, puppets, imagination, participation and fun, ending with a singalong and challah to welcome the Shabbat. Afterwards, stay and enjoy our mini pop-up library full of children’s stories. For ages under 5. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursdays 12 May - 7 July | No Class 2 June
SUPER SOCCER STARS 10.50-11.40am, £9 per paid trial (booked via Box Office) £63 for 7 weeks We use the ball as the vehicle to help children develop self-confidence, improve gross motor skills, socialisation skills, coordination and stability building activities. Dynamic local and international coaches work with small groups of boys and girls to develop abilities and teamwork in a fun, non-competitive, educational environment. Come and get the ball rolling today! For ages 2-4. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Sundays 31 July | 7 & 14 August
SUPER SOCCER STARS SUMMER MINI SEASON See our website for more details.
Sundays 15 May - 3 July | No Classes 12 & 26 June
FAMILY MUSIC TIME WITH KANGAROOKIDS 10.30-11.15am, £8 Turn your Sunday morning into an extraordinary musical adventure for all the family! We’ll go on a magical journey full of puppets, interactive storytelling, instruments, parachute play, bubbles and lots and lots of bouncing around! Ignite your little one’s imagination and help to build their confidence in a fun and energetic way. For ages under 4. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Parenting Tuesdays 24 May - 21 June
Tuesdays 7, 14 & 21 June
ANTENATAL CLASSES WITH BUMP AND BABY CLUB
LET’S TALK ABOUT BABIES WITH RIVERSIDE CARES
7.30-9.30pm, £230 per couple for the course This invaluable course for couples covers everything you need to know about pregnancy, labour, birth and the early days of parenthood. Taught by one of the most popular NCT-trained teachers in North London, sessions are supportive, sociable and fun. Courses run continually throughout the year, please visit bumpandbabyclub.com or call 020 7419 8538.
10.45am-12noon, £10 A wonderful opportunity to gain practical parenting information, make friends and build support networks in a relaxed, informal atmosphere, led by children’s nursing expert and Riverside Cares co-founder Jill Wheatcroft. Each week we’ll cover a different topic (sleep, physical development and baby-led weaning) and provide useful information, tips and advice. Jill will be on hand to weigh your babies and answer your questions.
Tuesday 24 May
DEVELOPING CHILDREN’S SOCIAL SKILLS 8-9.30pm, £10 per adult, £16 for a couple Social skills are tools which promote interaction and enable us to achieve our inspirations, hopes and goals. Cognitive neuropsychologist Dr Debora Elijah discusses ways we can help our children to identify their own emotions, build social skills, know when to talk and what to talk about, devise strategies to become more self-confident and share information and ideas clearly. Proceeds will go to the Conquer and Learn charity. For parents of primary school children. Tuesday 21 June
Book online at www.zestatjw3.co.uk or call 020 7433 8955 Enjoy a meal in the restaurant, grab a bite in the café or a drink in the bar.
MANAGING TEMPER TANTRUMS IN CHILDREN
Wednesdays 11 May - 29 June
8-9.30pm, £12 per person, £20 per couple Temper tantrums are particularly common in children aged 1-4, when they are still learning how to communicate effectively. Lecturer in child health Jill Wheatcroft will discuss the reasons why tantrums occur and share tips on how to manage and avoid them. There will be opportunities to ask questions and share experiences.
9.30-11am, FREE A baby-friendly space at Zest for you and your little one. We’ll add soft mats and toys and make room for your pram so you can enjoy that well-deserved cup of coffee. No booking is required, just come along and... relax. Coffee, tea and a range of delicious pastries are available to purchase. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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BABY CAFÉ @ ZEST
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Activities & Events By Date EVENTS
HOLIDAY SCHEMES
Friday 20 May
Tuesday 31 May - Friday 3 June
Family Friday Night
5.45pm p5
Tuesday 24 May
p5
Weekdays, Monday 1 - Friday 19 August
Developing Children’s Social Skills 8pm
p11
Summer Bonanza
p11
FAMILY FUN SUNDAYS
Tuesday 21 June Managing Temper Tantrums
8pm
Sunday 26 June Gefiltefest
Wizarding Week Half Term Scheme
10.30am p4
Sunday 1 May - Sunday 17 July, except 12 & 26 June Family Fun Sundays
Friday 1 July
p5
p2-4
Challah Baking and Kabalat Shabbat 4.15pm p5
Sunday 10 July Parent and Baby Fest
11am
p4
REGULAR EVENTS & COURSES CALENDAR MONDAYS
TUESDAYS
Please check the relevant page for exact dates.
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
Street Dance (3-5) 3.50pm p8
The Creation Station 9.50am p8
Baby Café at Zest 9.30am p11
JW3 Playgroup 10am p8
After School Science Club 4.30pm p6
Let’s Talk About Babies with Riverside Cares 10.45am p11
Hartbeeps Happy House 10am p9
Kick and Play 10am p10
Street Dance (5-8) 4.30pm p6
The Creation Station 11am p8
Hartbeeps Babybeeps 11am p9
Super Soccer Stars 10.50am p10
Street Dance (9-13) 5.15pm p6
JW3 Playgroup 3.30pm p8
Hartbeeps Babybells 12noon p9
JW3 Cooking Together 4.15pm p9
JW3 Puppet Tales 4.15pm p9
Tzofikeff & Tzofim 4.30pm p7
Sha’at Sipur Ve’Tnua 4.30pm p8 Antenatal Classes with Bump and Baby Club 7.30pm p11
FRIDAYS Musica-li 10am p10
SUNDAYS Family Music Time with KangaRookids 10.30am p10 BBYO Weekly Chapter Meetings 7pm p6
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Drama Club with Spencer Stage School 4.30pm p7