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SPRING 2020 STAMFORD JCC PROGRAM GUIDE - Jewish Community Center of Stamford
STAMFORD JCC
PROGRAM GUIDE

SPRING
2020
Register online
www.stamfordjcc.org

                 Something for everyone: Programs, classes and events
                      Jewish        Community Center of Stamford
                        To register, call 203.322.7900 or visit stamfordjcc.org • Membership information at 203.487.0945
                                 1035 Newfield Avenue • Stamford, CT 06905
SPRING 2020 STAMFORD JCC PROGRAM GUIDE - Jewish Community Center of Stamford
CONTENTS: SPRING 2020
    There’s always something

    NEW at The J!
                                                                                               Membership & Registration
                                                                                               Information 1
                                                                                               J•Baby Programs (Birth – 2 years)
                                                                                               Music, Shabbat & More 2
                                                                                               Sports & Fitness 3
                                                                                               Dance & Arts Center 3
                                                                                               Aquatics 4
                                                                                               Early Childhood Programs
                                                                                               (3 – 5 years)
    J•Baby (Ages Birth – 2):                                                                   STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering,
                                                                                               the Arts and Mathematics 5
    • Multi-Sports Squirts ................ page 3
                                                                                               Sports & Fitness 5
    • Prenatal Yoga .............................. page 3                                      Dance & Arts Center 6
                                                                                               Pre-School Vacation Days 6
                                                                                               Aquatics 7
                                                                                               Youth Programs (Grades K – 5)
                                                                                               Center for Jewish Engagement 9
                                                                                               STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering,
                                                                                               the Arts and Mathematics 9
    Youth (Grades K – 5):                                                                      Sports & Fitness 10
                                                                                               Dance & Arts Center 11
    • Video Game Coding ................. page 9
                                                                                               Vacation Day Programs 12
    • Life Science ................................. page 9
                                                                                               Day Camps@The J 13
                                                                                               JCC Sara Walker Nursery School &
                                                                                               KinderPlace Full-Day Childcare 14
                                                                                               KidsPlace After-School Childcare
                                                                                               & The JCC Preschool at GRS 15
                                                                                               Parties & Events at The J 16
                                                                                               Family Engagement Programs 17
    Middle & High School (Grades 6 – 12):                                                      Aquatics 18
    • More Fun with Science ........... page 20                                                Middle & High School Programs
    • Youth Krav Maga ........................ page 21                                         (Grades 6 – 12)
                                                                                               Center for Jewish Engagement 20
                                                                                               STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering,
                                                                                               the Arts and Mathematics 20
                                                                                               Sports & Fitness 21
                                                                                               Aquatics 22
         KinderPlace                                                                           Adult Programs
                                                                                               Center for Arts & Culture 24
           See pages 4 and 14                    See pages 4 and 14                            Gallery @ The J 24
                                                                                               Israel Programs 25
                                                                                               Activities & Classes 25
                                                                                               Sports 26
      The JCC Preschool                                                                        Fitness 26
      at Greenwich Reform Synagogue                                                            Aquatics 27
              a program of The

           See pages 3 and 15                    See pages 8 and 15
                                                                                               Senior Adult Programs 28
2 Spring Semester 2019 at the Stamford JCC • 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 • 203.322.7900 • stamfordjcc.org
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JCC MEMBERSHIP HAS ITS BENEFITS                                                                      JCC MEMBERSHIP, FITNESS & WELLNESS
          YOU BELONG HERE. JOIN US.
                                                                                                     OPEN         HOUSE
                                                                                                    Sunday, Apr. 19 • 9 AM - 1 PM
                                                                                                       Join by the Open House for a special promotion

  60+ FREE GROUP               ON-SITE               25-METER         REGULATION SIZE
  FITNESS CLASSES            BABYSITTING              INDOOR           COURT WITH 6
     EACH WEEK              FOR MEMBERS            HEATED POOL            HOOPS &
                                                                    YEAR-ROUND LEAGUES
                                                                                                                                               Enjoy our sauna and
                                                                                                                                               steam rooms in our
                                                                                                                                               new Adult Locker
                                                                                                                                               Rooms as well as
             WIDE RANGE OF            MODERN CARDIO      PERSONAL TRAINERS
           STRENGTH TRAINING            EQUIPMENT        ON YOUR SCHEDULE
                                                                                                                                               brand new day
               EQUIPMENT                                                                                                                       lockers and showers.

                                                                                                       Our XLR adds the additional benefits of your own
                                                                                                          personal locker, towel and laundry service.
    LIFE FITNESS          CYCLING STUDIO          FAMILY EVENTS          HALF AND
    TREADMILLS           FEATURING STAGES                           FULL-DAY CHILDCARE                In addition, XLR members receive a 10% discounts
                             SC3 BIKES                                  PROGRAMS
                                                                                                         on personal training sessions and babysitting.
                        Ongoing facility and equipment upgrades!

              COMMUNITY,                                         Stop by anytime for
                                                                 your complimentary
                                                                                                   Find complete membership information on our website
                                                                                                   at stamfordjcc.org or call Ilene Kirschner Madwed,
 IT’S OUR MIDDLE NAME.                                           7-day guest pass.                 Director, Membership & Customer Experience, at 203.487.0945.

Categories & Fees		                         Monthly    Registration                 		                            Monthly     Registration     Guest Policy
			                                         Fee        Fee (one-time)   			                                       Fee         Fee (one-time)   Guests of members are welcome
                                                                                                                                               at the JCC. Guests must be
Family			                                   $120       $100             Individual Senior Adult                   $45         $50              accompanied by a JCC member,
Two-parent household and dependent                                      Adult over the age of 72                                               complete a registration form, show
children ages 22 and under                                                                                                                     photo identification and pay the
                                                                        Teen			                                   $38         $50              current guest fee. Each guest may
Single Parent Family                        $81        $75              13 - 19 years old                                                      visit up to five times in a 12-month
One-parent household and dependent                                                                                                             period. Guest passes are purchased
children ages 22 and under                                              College Student		                         $38         $50              at the welcome desk. In observance
                                                                                                                                               of Shabbat, arrangements for guest
Couple			                                   $110       $100             Corporate		                               $68         $75              passes must be made in advance at
Two adults, who occupy the same dwelling,                               Four employees from the same company
                                                                                                                                               the welcome desk or through the
with no dependent children at home                                      (price per person)
                                                                                                                                               membership office. Long-term guest
                                                                        Live-In Caregiver		                       $25                          passes may be purchased through
Senior Couple		                             $72        $75                                                                                     the membership office. During peak
Two adults, with one over the age                                       (Available only with family membership)
                                                                                                                                               hours, members may have two guests
of 72, who occupy the same dwelling
                                                                        Executive Locker Rooms                                                 and during off-peak hours, up to three
                                                                                                                                               guests. Peak hours include: Monday –
Individual Young Adult                      $48        $50              Available to members age 18 years and older.
                                                                                                                                               Thursday 4 – 8 p.m., Friday 3 – 6 p.m.
Adult under the age of 30                                               Includes personal lockers, towel and laundry service
                                                                        and 10% discounts on personal training and babysitting.                and Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. The
Individual Adult		                          $70        $75                                                                                     JCC reserves the right to limit guests.
Adult age 30 and over                                                   INDIVIDUAL		                              $45                            Guest Fees:
                                                                        COUPLE			                                 $70                            $10 adults (ages 15 and up),
                                                                                                                                                 $5 children, family maximum $35.

                                                      To register, visit stamfordjcc.org or call 203.322.7900 • Membership information at 203.487.0945                                   1
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J•BABY CLASS SCHEDULE FOR BIRTH – 2 YEARS
 SUNDAY                   MONDAY                    TUESDAY                   WEDNESDAY            THURSDAY             FRIDAY               SATURDAY
 Parent & Me Swim         NEW! Cardio/Tone          Musical Tuesdays          NEW! Little          Blooming Babies      Shabbat with Sandi   Parent & Me Swim
 6 – 18 months            Through Pregnancy         with Miss Jordana         Lotus Yoga           Playgroup at the     Birth – 2 years      6 – 18 months
 9:30 – 10 a.m.           Yoga with Amy             Birth – 2 years           2 – 12 months        JCC SWNS             9:15 – 9:45 a.m.     9 – 9:30 a.m.
                          10 – 10:45 a.m.           9:15 – 9:45 a.m.          10:45 – 11:30 a.m.   Birth – 2 years
 Parent & Me Swim                                                                                                       NEW! Prenatal Yoga   NEW! Parent & Me
                                                                                                   9:15 – 10 a.m.
 18 – 28 months           Baby Move                 Blooming Babies                                                     Through Pregnancy    Multi-Sports
 10 – 10:30 a.m.          and Groove                Playgroup at GRS                                                    Yoga with Ania       Squirts with US
                          12 – 24 months            Birth – 2 years                                                     9:45 – 10:30 a.m.    Sports Institute
 Parent & Me Swim
                          10:45 – 11:30 a.m.        9:30 – 10:15 a.m.                                                                        2 – 3 years
 28 – 42 months                                                                                                         Bim Bom
                                                                                                                                             9 – 10 a.m.
 10:30 – 11 a.m.          Squats with Tots          Parent & Me Swim                                                    at The J
                          Birth – 12 months,        6 – 36 months                                                       Birth – 2 years      Parent & Me Swim
 Almost Ready Swim
                          all fitness levels        10:30 – 11 a.m.                                                     10:45 – 11:30 a.m.   18 – 28 months
 2 – 5 years
                          11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                                                                                            9:30 – 10 a.m.
 9 – 9:30 a.m.                                      Almost Ready Swim
                                                    2 – 5 years                                                                              Parent & Me Swim
 NEW! Prenatal Yoga
                                                    11 – 11:30 a.m.                                                                          28 – 42 months
 Through Pregnancy
                                                                                                                                             10 – 10:30 a.m.
 Yoga with Keren                                    Blooming Babies
 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.                                 Playgroup at The J                                                                       Almost Ready Swim
                                                    Birth – 2 years                                                                          2 – 5 years
 Almost Ready Swim
                                                    11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.                                                                  10:30 – 11 a.m.
 2 – 5 years
 11 – 11:30 a.m.                                    NEW! Parent & Me                                                                         NEW! Baby Move
                                                    Multi-Sports                                                                             and Groove
 Ready Now Swim
                                                    Squirts with US                                                                          12 – 24 months
 2 – 5 years
                                                    Sports Institute                                                                         10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
                                                    2 – 3 years
                                                                                                                                             NEW! Ballet for Tots
                                                    12:30 – 1:15 p.m.
                                                                                                                                             2 years
                                                                                                                                             11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

     MORE TO DO ON                          Music, Shabbat & More                                             Musical Tuesdays with Miss Jordana
      THE WEEKENDS                                                                                            Birth – 2 years (with parent or caregiver)
           @ THE J!                         Blooming Babies Playgroup                                         Come sing and dance with Jordana Lubliner, music
                                            Birth – 2 years                                                   teacher at the JCC Sara Walker Nursery School.
    Look for the W symbol                                                                                     Parents and children will love this developmentally
                                            Bring your baby and join others for a fun playgroup
           for weekend class
                                            including circle time, music, movement, and free                  appropriate participatory singing and movement
                   offerings.
                                            play. Being a new parent can be exciting and stressful!           program. Offered monthly at the JCC Sara Walker
                                            Come share experiences and make new friends.                      Nursery School. Reservations are required. For more
                                            For more information, contact Sarah Gregoire                      information or to register, please contact Anne Liss
   NEW OFFERINGS                            at 203.487.0944 or sgregoire@stamfordjcc.org.                     Johnson at 203.322.6541 or aljohnson@stamfordjcc.org.
      ARE ALWAYS
    BEING ADDED!                            Held at Greenwich Reform Synagogue                                Tuesdays, 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
     Visit stamfordjcc.org                  Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:15 a.m.                                       Apr. 21, May 19
       to see what’s new.                   Apr. 14 – Jun. 9                                                  FREE
                                            Member $90 / Community $117 (9 sessions)
                                                                                                              Shabbat with Sandi
                                            Held at the JCC (KidZone)                                         Birth – 2 years (with parent or caregiver)
           REFUND/                          Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.                                 Come celebrate Shabbat with Sandi Waldstreicher,
       CANCELLATION                         Apr. 14 – Jun. 9                                                  Educational Coordinator of the JCC Sara Walker Nursery
             POLICY                         Member $90 / Community $117 (9 sessions)                          School. Participants will share in a spirited celebration
The JCC reserves the right to               Held at JCC Sara Walker Nursery School                            filled with singing and dancing. There will be challah
  cancel any program for any                Thursdays, 9:15 – 10 a.m.                                         and grape juice to enjoy. Program is held the first
reason. Fees paid for cancelled             Apr. 23 – May 28                                                  Friday of every month at the JCC Sara Walker Nursery
programs will be refunded in                Member $60 / Community $78 (6 sessions)                           School. Reservations are required. For more information
full. In the event of withdrawal                                                                              or to register, please contact Sandi Waldstreicher
  from a program, refunds for               Bim Bom at The J                                                  at swaldstreicher@stamfordjcc.org or 203.322.6541.
classes will be given according             Birth – 2 years
   to the following schedule:                                                                                 Friday, May 1 • 9:15 – 9:45 a.m.
                                            Come welcome Shabbat with David Citrin.                           FREE
     • 2 weeks or more prior                Participants will share in a spirited celebration
          to first class: 100%              filled with singing, dancing, and lots of fun!
     • 1 day or more prior to
                                                                                                              Music Together
                                            There will be challah and grape juice to enjoy.                   The internationally-acclaimed
              first class: 50%
                                            Fridays, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.                                       music education program.
Requests for refunds must be
                                            Apr. 17 – Jun. 12 (No class May 29)                               Birth – 5 years (with parent or caregiver)
made in writing. No refunds will
be given after the first class.             Member FREE / Community $118 (8 sessions)                         This wonderful program will nurture your child’s
  There are no refunds given                Registration fee includes the price                               natural enthusiasm for music and movement.
for special events or programs              of 3 challah braiding experiences.                                To register, please call Music Together of Fairfield
  other than regular classes.                                                                                 County at 203.256.1656.

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Sports & Fitness                                                                                                        SPRING SEMESTER
                                                           NEW! Cardio/Tone Through Pregnancy Yoga with Amy             REGISTRATION
                                                           Promotes muscle tone, strength and endurance.
 NEW! Squats with Tots                                     Helps you sleep better. Regular activity also
                                                                                                                        INFORMATION
 Birth – 12 months, all fitness levels                     keeps you fit during pregnancy, and may improve              JCC members may register
 Get a great full-body workout while bonding               your ability to cope with labor. This will make              online, in person or by
 with your baby! Join trainer Ania for cardio,             it easier for you to get back in shape after your            phone beginning Monday,
 stretch, and baby massage. Your baby will                 baby is born.                                                March 2 at 9 a.m.
 have fun while you tone, stretch, and develop                                                                          Community registration
                                                           Mondays, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
 friendships with other parents and caregivers.                                                                         begins Wednesday,
                                                           Apr. 13 – Jun. 8 (No class May 25)
 Held at The J.                                                                                                         March 4 at 9 a.m.
                                                           Members $120 / Community $200 (8 sessions)
 Mondays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.                                                                                       Members and non-members
 Apr. 13 – May 18                                                                                                       alike are welcome to
 Member $90 / Community $150 (6 sessions)                                                                               register online. Create
                                                        Dance & Arts Center                                             your registration account
 NEW! Parent & Me Multi-Sports                                                                                          at stamfordjcc.org. Register
 Squirts with US Sports Institute*                                                                                      by phone at 203.322.7900.
 2 – 3 years                                               NEW! Baby Move and Groove
                                                                                                                        Registrations are accepted
 This program allows children to try a variety             12 – 24 months
                                                                                                                        strictly on a first-come,
 of sports with a helping hand from a parent or            Come sing and dance along with us in
                                                                                                                        first-served basis. Each
 guardian! Ease your child into social situations          Baby Move & Groove! This movement and
                                                                                                                        individual may register for
 with support and confidence as you engage                 dance class is geared towards young toddlers,                one family only. Registration
 in fun sports activities and games together.              and focuses on exploring concepts such as                    forms are available at the
                                                           shapes, direction, tempo, size, and energy.                  JCC welcome desk.
 Tuesdays, 12:30 – 1:15 p.m.                               We will practice clapping and stomping to the
 Apr. 21 – Jun. 2                                          beat, learning to jump, shake, and march, and                Log onto stamfordjcc.org
 Member $161 / Community $189 (7 sessions)                                                                              to register online. Online
                                                           discover how to tell stories with our bodies!
                                                                                                                        registrations cannot be
 W Saturdays, 9 – 10 a.m.                                  The class involves 30 minutes of music and
                                                                                                                        accepted for the JCC Sara
 Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)               dance followed by 15 minutes in the KidZone.                 Walker Nursery School,
 Member $161 / Community $189 (7 sessions)                 Mondays, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.                                  KinderPlace, KidsPlace,
                                                           Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)                          and other programs at the
 NEW! Little Lotus Yoga                                    Member $189 / Community $225 (9 sessions)                    discretion of the JCC.
 2 – 12 months                                                                                                          Spring 2020
 Caregivers and babies will enjoy a special
                                                           W Saturdays, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.
                                                                                                                        Semester Dates
 bonding time while performing yoga postures               Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)
                                                                                                                        Monday, April 13 –
 in a nurturing and supportive environment.                Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
                                                                                                                        Monday, June 15
 Held at The J.
                                                           NEW! Ballet for Tots
 Wednesdays, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.                            2 years
 Apr. 22 – May 27                                          In this class children will begin to develop dance
 Member $90 / Community $150 (6 sessions)                  technique through ballet, the foundation of
                                                           all movement. Class consists of a center floor
 NEW! Prenatal Yoga Through Pregnancy Yoga                 warm-up incorporating ballet positions, across
 Much like other types of childbirth-preparation           the floor, and learning and executing basic
 classes, prenatal yoga is a multifaceted approach         choreography. Students learn direction changes,
 to exercise that encourages stretching, mental            balance, footwork and the start of jumping and
 centering and focused breathing. Research                 turning.
 suggests that prenatal yoga is safe and can have
                                                           W Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
 many benefits for pregnant women and their
 babies. Prenatal yoga can improve sleep.                  Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)
                                                           Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
 Prenatal Yoga with Ania
 Fridays, 9:45 – 10:30 a.m.
 Apr. 17 – Jun. 12 (No class May 29)
 Members $120 / Community $200 (8 sessions)
 Prenatal Yoga with Keren                                                                              Greenwich Reform Synagogue’s
 Sundays, 10:45 – 11:30 a.m.                                                                        brand-new facility located in Cos Cob
 Apr. 19 – Jun. 14 (No class May 24)                                                                  provides an enhanced venue for
 Members $120 / Community $200 (8 sessions)                                                              children to grow and learn.
                                                           The JCC Preschool
                                                           at Greenwich Reform Synagogue                 RESERVE YOUR SPOT FOR THE
                                                                     a program of The                     2020 - 2021 SCHOOL YEAR!

                                                                  Preschool program                  For more information or to set up a tour,
                                                                  for children birth–5                please contact director Sarah Gregoire
                                                                                                                at 203.489.3084 or
                                                                                                           sgregoire@stamfordjcc.org.

                                          To register, visit stamfordjcc.org or call 203.322.7900 • Membership information at 203.487.0945           3
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BABYSITTING             Aquatics                                                  Almost Ready
                                                                                           2 – 5 years (with parent)
            AT THE J!
                                 Early Childhood Swim Program                              This program is developed for children who have
   Ages 3 months – 4 years       The JCC’s early childhood swim program focuses on         started moving more independently in the water under
       Parent must remain        water comfort and safety, while teaching basic swimming   their parents’ guidance. Parents and children learn more
        in the JCC building.                                                               about water safety and swimming technique. Children
                                 skills in a safe and supportive environment. In these
  Located on the first floor,    innovative and fun-filled programs, parents are taught    prepare to work directly with an instructor on their own.
   convenient to the fitness     how to work safely in the water with their children.      Swim cap, swim diaper with bathing suit required.
     center and gymnasium,                                                                 W Sundays, 9 – 9:30 a.m., 11 – 11:30 a.m.
  Babysitting at The J offers    Parent & Me Swim
a clean, safe and fun space
                                                                                           Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
                                 6 – 42 months (with parent)                               Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)
 for your child to play while    Enjoy a unique bonding experience with your child.
you enjoy time to work out,      Children learn correct swimming movements while           Tuesdays, 11 – 11:30 a.m.
   take a class, volunteer or                                                              Apr. 14 – Jun. 2
                                 increasing muscle strength and coordination. This
meet a friend at our kosher                                                                Member $176 / Community $240 (8 sessions)
                                 class lays the foundation for successful swimming
  café. We’ll make sure that
                                 in our early childhood swim program. Water safety         W Saturdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
       your little ones have a
      great time as they play
                                 topics also will be covered. Swim cap, swim diaper        Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)
  with age-appropriate toys      with bathing suit required.                               Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)
                   and games.    6 – 18 months
        Babysitting is open:     W Sundays, 9:30 – 10 a.m.                                 Ready Now
         Mondays – Fridays       Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)                        2 – 5 years (with parent)
            9 a.m. – 12 p.m.     Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)                 This class focuses on weaning the parent out of the
   including many holidays                                                                 water, and will prepare the child to work independently
                                 18 – 28 months                                            in a group lesson. Children are taught the final
   Ages 3 months – 4 years
                                 W Sundays, 10 – 10:30 a.m.
                                                                                           foundational skills that are the building blocks
    Saturdays and Sundays        Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)                        of swimming, and will learn about water safety.
       7:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.    Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)
      For JCC members only
                                                                                           Swim cap, swim diaper with bathing suit required.
   Ages 12 months – 7 years      28 – 42 months                                            W Sundays, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
                                 W Sundays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
 The cost is $8 for any part                                                               Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
                                 Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)                        Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)
    of the first 90 minutes,
                                 Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)
        $3 for an additional
     30 minutes or portion       6 – 36 months
                    thereof.     Tuesdays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
          For Saturdau and       Apr. 14 – Jun. 2
       Sunday babysitting,       Member $176 / Community $240 (8 sessions)
     please pre-register on      6 – 18 months
     the Stamford JCC App.       W Saturdays, 9 – 9:30 a.m.
     For more information        Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)
      about babysitting or       Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)
      membership, please
    contact Ilene Madwed
                                 18 – 28 months
                                 W Saturdays 9:30 – 10 a.m.
         at 203.487.0945 or
imadwed@stamfordjcc.org.         Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)                          Community. Caring. Respect.
                                 Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)
      For more information                                                                          Preschool program for children
about our fitness programs       28 – 42 months
                                                                                                         ages 2 to 4 and pre-K
  please contact Lori Price      W Saturdays, 10 – 10:30 a.m.
                                                                                                     For more information, see page 14.
          at 203.487.0967 or     Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)
   lprice@stamfordjcc.org.       Member $154 / Community $210 (7 sessions)

                                                                                             JCC Sara Walker Nursery School Add-on
                                                                                             Programs Extend Your Child’s Day!
                                                                                             Afternoon Fun –Flexible Extended Days
                                                                                             at the JCC Sara Walker Nursery School
                                                                                             3 – 4 years
                                                                                             Let the fun continue with 2 additional hours
                                                                                             at school. Afternoons with include quiet story
                                                                                             times, playground play, craft projects and more.
                                                                                             Held at the JCC Sara Walker Nursery School.
                                    Fully licensed by the State of Connecticut,              Offered Monday – Thursday from 1 – 2 p.m.,
                                                full-day, year-round                         2 – 3 p.m. and 3 – 4 p.m. Fee is $16/hr.
                                                                                             Register at the JCC SWNS office.
                                      Early Learning Center (ELC) at the JCC
                                         for children 12 months to 5 years
                                          For more information, see page 14.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASS SCHEDULE FOR AGES 3 – 5
SUNDAY              MONDAY               TUESDAY               WEDNESDAY            THURSDAY               FRIDAY                SATURDAY
Swim Level 2        Soccer with          Multi-Sports          NEW! Hola Amigos     Basketball             Bim Bom               Swim Level 3
Guppies             Blue Wave Kickers    Squirts with          3 – 4 years          FUNdamentals           3 – 5 years           Tadpoles
3 – 5 years         3 – 5 years          US Sports Institute   1 – 2 pm             3 – 5 years            2:30 – 3:15 p.m.      3 – 5 years
9:30 – 10 a.m.      1:15 – 2 p.m.        3 – 5 years                                1:15 – 2 p.m.                                9 – 9:30 p.m.
                                                               Soccer with                                 Preschool
                                         1:15 – 2 p.m.
Swim Level 1        Preschool                                  Blue Wave Kickers                           Acrobatics            Swim Level 2
Minnows             Hip-Hop              Multi-Sports          3 – 5 years                                 & Tumbling            Guppies
3 – 5 years         3 – 5 years          Squirts with          1:15 – 2 p.m.                               3 – 5 years           3 – 5 years
9 – 9:30 a.m.       1:15 – 2 p.m.        US Sports Institute                                               1:15 – 2 p.m.         9:30 – 10 a.m.
                                                               Preschool Ballet
                                         3 – 5 years
Swim Level 3        Swim Level 1                               3 – 5 years                                 Stay & Splash         Multi-Sports
                                         3 – 3:45 p.m.
Tadpoles            Minnows                                    1:15 – 2 p.m.                               is back               Squirts with
3 – 5 years         3 – 5 years                                                                            3 – 5 years           US Sports Institute
                                                               Swim Level 2
10 – 10:30 a.m.     3 – 3:30 p.m.                                                                          1:15 – 2 p.m.         3 – 5 years
                                                               Guppies
                                                                                                                                 10 – 11 a.m.
Soccer with         Swim Level 2                               3 – 5 years                                 Tennis for Tots
Blue Wave Kickers   Guppies                                    3 – 3:30 p.m.                               with Shane O’Reilly   Multi-Sports
3 – 5 years         3 – 5 years                                                                            4 – 5 years           Squirts with
                                                               Swim Level 3
10 – 10:45 a.m.     3:30 – 4 p.m.                                                                          1:15 – 2 p.m.         US Sports Institute
                                                               Tadpoles
                                                                                                                                 3 – 5 years
Swim Level 1        Swim Level 3                               3 – 5 years
                                                                                                                                 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Minnows             Tadpoles                                   3:30 – 4 p.m.
3 – 5 years         3 – 5 years                                                                                                  Swim Level 1
                                                               Swim Level 1
10:30 – 11 a.m.     4 – 4:30 p.m.                                                     * For these classes, FREE VAN              Minnows
                                                               Minnows
                                                                                                                                 3 – 5 years
Swim Level 2                                                   3 – 5 years            SERVICE is available for JCC Sara          11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Guppies                                                        4 – 4:30 p.m.          Walker Nursery School students
3 – 5 years                                                                           from Temple Sinai to the JCC.
                                                               Preschool
11 – 11:30 a.m.
                                                               Hip-Hop                Space is limited and is on a
                                                               3 – 5 years            first-come basis. Register early
                                                               1:15 – 2 p.m.          to secure a spot.

STEAM                                                      Sports & Fitness
                                                                                                                                   NEW OFFERINGS
Science, Technology, Engineering,                                                                                                  ARE ALWAYS
                                                           Soccer with Blue Wave Kickers*
the Arts and Mathematics                                   3 – 5 years                                                             BEING ADDED!
                                                           Fun is the single most important thing Blue Wave                        Visit stamfordjcc.org
                                                                                                                                   to see what’s new.
                                                           Kickers teaches! Let Coach Jonathan Bradley and
 NEW! Hola Amigos
                                                           his staff engage your child in physical activity while
 3 – 4 years
                                                           developing motor and basic soccer skills.
 Through songs, games and poems children
 will gain basic conversational Spanish, as well           W Sundays, 10 – 10:45 a.m.
 as vocabulary for colors, numbers, foods and              Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
 more. This is a full Spanish immersion class.             Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
 Held at the JCC Sara Walker Nursery School.
                                                           Mondays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.
 Wednesdays, 1 – 2 p.m.                                    Apr. 20 – Jun. 1 (No class May 25)
 Apr 22 – May 27                                           Member $126 / Community $150 (6 sessions)
 $132 exclusively for members (6 sessions)
                                                           Wednesdays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.
                                                           Apr. 22 – Jun. 3
 NEW! Bim Bom
                                                           Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
 3 – 5 years
 Come welcome Shabbat with David Citrin.
 Participants will share in a spirited celebration
 filled with singing, dancing and play. There is
 challah and grape juice to enjoy plus monthly
                                                               BREAKFAST WITH ELMO
 challah braiding! Held at The J.                              Sunday, May 3 • 10 – 11 a.m.
                                                               1 - 8 years old, with parent or caregiver
 Fridays, 2:30 – 3:15 p.m.
                                                               Elmo can’t wait to come have
 Apr. 17 – Jun. 12 (No class May 29)
                                                               breakfast with his friends at the JCC.
 Member FREE / Community $118 (8 sessions)
                                                               Back by popular demand, Elmo will
 Registration fee includes the price
                                                               be returning to The J to have fun and
 of 3 challah braiding experiences.
                                                               dance with everyone.
                                                               Members $10 / Community $13 if registered by April 26
                                                               Members $12 / Community $15 beginning April 27

                                           To register, visit stamfordjcc.org or call 203.322.7900 • Membership information at 203.487.0945                5
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Multi-Sports Squirts with US Sports Institute*              Dance & Arts Center
                                 3 – 5 years
                                 This program allows children to try a variety of
                                 different sports throughout the season, including           Preschool Hip-Hop*
                                 Lacrosse, T-Ball, and Track & Field. All sports are         3 – 5 years
                                 taught in a safe and structured learning environment        Preschool Hip-Hop invites students to express
   PARTIES AT THE J              designed to ensure learning and, most importantly:          themselves creatively through the basic moves and
                                 fun, fun, fun!                                              grooves of Hip-Hop dance! As they dance along to
          A wonderful place
                                 Tuesdays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.                                     the latest age-appropriate tunes, students will learn
      to celebrate birthdays
     and special occasions.      Apr. 21 – Jun. 2                                            elements of grooving, popping and waving, while also
      For information, go to     Member $161 / Community $189 (7 sessions)                   gaining an understanding of rhythm and musicality.
         stamfordjcc.org, or                                                                 Through fun games and creative exercises, students will
           call party planner    Tuesdays, 3 – 3:45 p.m.                                     fine-tune their improvisational skills and imaginatively
            Reyanne Neal at      Apr. 21 – Jun. 2                                            explore new approaches to movement-based expression.
              203.487.0949 or    Member $161 / Community $189 (7 sessions)
                                                                                             Mondays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.
    rneal@stamfordjcc.org.          Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m.
                                 W                                                           Apr. 20 – Jun. 1 (No class May 25)
            Choose one of        Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)                 Member $126 / Community $150 (6 sessions)
         our party themes!       Member $161 / Community $189 (7 sessions)
                                                                                             Wednesdays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.
                      Sports     W  Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.                             Apr. 22 – Jun. 3
                      Dance      Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)                 Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
                  Swimming       Member $161 / Community $189 (7 sessions)
             Bouncy Castles                                                                  Preschool Ballet*
             and Inflatables     Basketball FUNdamentals*                                    3 – 5 years
                    Zip Line     3 – 5 years                                                 In Preschool Ballet students will begin to develop
                                 Learn the basic skills and fundamentals of basketball       dance technique through ballet, the foundation of all
                    Cooking
                                 through fun games and drills with the JCC coaching staff.   movement. Class consists of a center floor warm-up
          Adventure Course
                                 Thursdays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.                                    incorporating ballet positions, across the floor, and
                       Gaga
                                 Apr. 23 – May 28                                            learning and executing basic choreography. Students
                Field Games
                                 Member $126 / Community $150 (6 sessions)                   learn direction changes, balance, footwork and the
                Art Projects                                                                 start of jumping and turning.
           or design a theme
                                 Tennis for Tots with Shane O’Reilly*                        Wednesdays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.
                 of your own!
                                 4 – 5 years                                                 Apr. 22 – Jun. 3
                                 Have fun while learning tennis, with emphasis on            Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
* For these classes, FREE        proper technique. Shane is a USPTA certified tennis
VAN SERVICE is available         instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience.       Preschool Acrobatics & Tumbling*
      for JCC Sara Walker        Class is limited to 12 students, so sign up right away!     3 – 5 years
Nursery School students          Fridays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.                                      Calling all kids who love to jump, leap, and tumble!
from Temple Sinai to the         Apr. 24 – May 22 (No class May 15)                          Preschool Acrobatics is an introductory-level class
     JCC. Space is limited       Member $96 / Community $108 (4 sessions)                    where students will learn the safe and proper
   and is on a first-come                                                                    techniques of basic acro and tumbling! We begin each
     basis. Register early       Stay & Splash is back!*                                     class with stretching and conditioning exercises to
        to secure a spot.        3 – 5 years                                                 warm up and strengthen our muscles. For the
                                 End your preschooler’s day with a mix of fun, games         remainder of class, students will use the balance beam,
                                 and instructional swim. All ability levels are welcome.     spring board, wedge mat, and other gymnastics
    MORE TO DO ON                Enrollment is limited. Swim cap required.                   equipment to help them acquire the technique and
     THE WEEKENDS                                                                            muscle memory required for all skills and tricks!
                                 Fridays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.                                      Students will increase flexibility, balance, strength,
          @ THE J!               Apr. 24 – May 22 (No class May 15)                          technique and body awareness through the
   Look for the W symbol         $100, exclusively for members (4 sessions)                  fundamentals of acrobatics.
          for weekend class
                  offerings.                                                                 Fridays, 1:15 – 2 p.m.
                                                                                             Apr. 24 – May 22 (No class May 15)
                                                                                             Member $84 / Community $100 (4 sessions)

                                     Pre-School Vacation Days                                  Thursday, Apr. 9 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
                                     Ages 3 – 5                                                Under the Sea • Members $60 / Community $80
                                     All vacation days include arts and crafts,                Friday, Apr. 10 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
                                     free swim and a variety of games and activities.          Planting Party • Members $60 / Community $80
                                     Snack will be provided; children should bring             Wednesday, Apr. 15 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
                                     a bag lunch. Pre-School Vacation Days will                Kooky Crafts • Members $60 / Community $80
                                     take place at the Stamford JCC.
                                                                                               Thursday, Apr. 16 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
                                     For more information, contact Anne Liss Johnson           Dance Party • Members $60 / Community $80
                                     at 203.322.6541 or aljohnson@stamfordjcc.org.             Friday, Apr. 17 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
                                                                                               Play-Doh Fun • Members $60 / Community $80

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SPRING 2020 STAMFORD JCC PROGRAM GUIDE - Jewish Community Center of Stamford
Swim School at The J!
Ages 3 – 5 Where young children get a head start
on swimming, gain confidence in the water, and begin
working on basic swimming skills, while interacting
with an instructor and other children in a fun and
safe environment.
Through our comprehensive curriculum children will learn skills,
build knowledge, gain confidence and feel safe in and around water.
Using a step-by-step approach to learning, students will build                Every swimmer will receive a certificate in which he or she will be
proficiency as they successfully progress through levels that teach           able to see the specific skills needed to progress to the next level.
the four essential strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and           Swimmers also will be awarded a new color of swim cap as they
butterfly. Most importantly, our curriculum is built in such a way            progress through each level. Each semester ends with a free swim
that children will be excited to advance through each level.                  competition.

Level 1 – Minnows                       Level 2 – Guppies                         Level 3 – Tadpoles
(Early Childhood)                       (Early Childhood)                         (Early Childhood)
Light Blue Swim Cap                     Royal Blue Swim Cap                       Yellow Swim Cap
Beginning swimmers learn the            For this class, children should           Children should be able to swim
basics of water comfort and safety      be able to float (front and back)         without support for 15 feet and
as they blow bubbles, put their         and put their heads under water.          have efficient freestyle kick in this
faces under water, float, and           Swimmers will continue to work on         level. Rotary breathing, diving and
flutter kick in prone and supine        floating, flutter kick, arm stroke.       butterfly kick will be introduced.
positions.                              Students will be introduced to            This class will prepare children
 W Sundays, 9 – 9:30 a.m.
                                        freestyle, backstroke, retrieving         to enter our pre-team program
                                        objects and jumping into water            or more advanced swim school
Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
                                        over their heads.                         classes.
Member $154 / Community $210
(7 sessions)                             W Sundays, 9:30 – 10 a.m.                 W Sundays, 10 – 10:30 a.m.

W Sundays, 10:30 – 11 a.m.
                                        Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)        Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
                                        Member $154 / Community $210              Member $154 / Community $210
Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
                                        (7 sessions)                              (7 sessions)
Member $154 / Community $210
(7 sessions)                            W   Sundays, 11 – 11:30 a.m.              Mondays, 4 – 4:30 p.m.
                                                                                                                                 SWIM CAP POLICY
                                                                                                                                Everyone entering the
                                        Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)        Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)
Mondays, 3 – 3:30 p.m.                                                                                                          pool must wear a swim cap.
                                        Member $154 / Community $210              Member $198 / Community $270                  This rule applies to males
Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)
                                        (7 sessions)                              (9 sessions)                                  and females of all ages
Member $198 / Community $270
(9 sessions)                            Mondays, 3:30 – 4 p.m.                    Wednesdays, 3:30 – 4 p.m.                     who have hair, no matter
                                        Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)       Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                             how long.
Wednesdays, 4 – 4:30 p.m.
                                        Member $198 / Community $270              Member $176 / Community $240
Apr. 22 – Jun. 10
                                        (9 sessions)                              (8 sessions)
Member $176 / Community $240
(8 sessions)                            Wednesdays, 3 – 3:30 p.m.                  W Saturdays, 9 – 9:30 p.m.
                                        Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                         Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23,
W   Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
                                        Member $176 / Community $240              May 30)
Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23,
                                        (8 sessions)                              Member $154 / Community $210
May 30)
                                                                                  (7 sessions)
Member $154 / Community $210             W Saturdays, 9:30 – 10 a.m.
(7 sessions)                            Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23,
                                        May 30)
                                        Member $154 / Community $210
                                        (7 sessions)

    Swim Assessment for New Swimmers
    For all children enrolling in a swim program for the first time,
    we strongly encourage you to bring your child to the JCC for
    a free assessment. Our instructors will be able to advise you
    on the best class for your child based on his or her age and
    ability. Contact Aquatics Director Alex Tkachuk at 203.487.0990
    or atkachuk@stamfordjcc.org.

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YOUTH CLASS SCHEDULE FOR GRADES K – 5
SUNDAY                 MONDAY               TUESDAY                WEDNESDAY             THURSDAY             FRIDAY               SATURDAY
Swim Level 3           Basketball Clinics   Basketball Clinics     Boys’ Hip-Hop         Basketball Clinics   Acrobatics &         Swim Level 1
Dolphin                Grade 3 – 5          Grades 3 – 5           Grades K – 3          Grades 3 – 5         Tumbling             Angelfish
Grades K – 5           4 – 5 p.m.           4 – 5 p.m.             4:15 – 5 p.m.         4 – 5 p.m.           Grades K – 2         Grades K – 5
9 – 9:30 a.m.                                                                                                 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.     10 – 10:30 a.m.
                       Swim Level 1         NEW! Senior Squirts    Recreational Ballet   Pre-Swim-Team
Swim Level 1           Angelfish            Multi-Sports with      Grades K – 3          Level 1              Tennis with          NEW! Science
Angelfish              Grades K – 5         US Sports Institute    4 – 4:45 p.m.         4 – 10 years         USPTA Professional   Wonders and
Grades K – 5           4:30 – 5 p.m.        Grades K – 1                                 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.     Shane O’Reilly       Phenomena
9:30 – 10 a.m.                              4 – 5 p.m.             Basketball Clinics                         Grades K – 5         Grades K – 5
                       Chess Club                                  Grades K – 2          Tennis with          4 – 5 p.m.           10 – 11 a.m.
Chess Club             Grades K – 5         Pre-Swim-Team          4 – 5 p.m.            USPTA Professional
Grades K – 5           4:30 – 5:30 p.m.     Level 1                                      Shane O’Reilly       NEW! Video Game      Swim Level 2
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.                           4 – 10 years           NEW! More Fun         Grades K – 2         Coding By Code       Swordfish
                       Golf with TGA        4:15 – 4:45 p.m.       with Science          4:15 – 5:15 p.m.     Ninjas               Grades K – 5
NEW! Simply Jewish     Grades K – 2                                Grades K – 2                               Grades 1 – 5         10:30 – 11 a.m.
Grades K – 5           4:15 – 5:15 p.m.     Pre-Swim-Team          4:15 – 5 p.m.         Drawing              4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.                           Level 2                                      and Painting                              Swim Level 3
                       Archery              5 – 10 years           Tennis with           Grades K – 5                              Dolphin
Swim Level 2           Grades 2 – 5         4:45 – 5:30 p.m.       USPTA Professional    4:30 – 5:30 p.m.                          Grades K – 5
Swordfish              4:30 – 5:15 p.m.                            Shane O’Reilly                                                  11 – 11:30 a.m.
Grades K – 5                                NEW! Foundation        Grades K – 2          Pre-Swim-Team
10 – 10:30 a.m.        Swim Level 2         Multi-Sports with      4:15 – 5:15 p.m.      Level 2                                   Swim Level 4
                       Swordfish            US Sports Institute                          5 – 10 years                              Barracuda
NEW! Life Science      Grades K – 5         Grades 2 – 3           Swim Level 2          4:45 – 5:30 p.m.                          Grades K – 5
Grades K – 5           5 – 5:30 p.m.        5 – 6 p.m.             Swordfish                                                       12 – 12:30 p.m.
10 – 11 a.m.                                                       Grades K – 5          Tennis with
                       Recreational         NEW! Intro to Guitar   4:30 – 5 p.m.         USPTA Professional                        NEW! Senior Squirts
Swim Level 3           Hip-Hop              Grades K – 5                                 Shane O’Reilly                            Multi-Sports with
Dolphin                Grades K – 2         4:30 – 5:30 p.m.       Recreational          Grades 3 – 5                              US Sports Institute
Grades K – 5           5:15 – 6 p.m.                               Contemporary          5:15 – 6:15 p.m.                          Grades K – 1
10:30 – 11 a.m.                                                    Grades K – 2                                                    12 – 1 p.m.
                       Basketball Clinics                          4:45 – 5:30 p.m.
NEW! Youth             Grades K – 2
Krav Maga              5 – 6 p.m.                                  Swim Level 3
Grades 2 – 5                                                       Dolphin
10:45 - 11:30 a.m.     Golf with TGA                               Grades K – 5
                       Grades 3 – 5                                5 – 5:30 p.m.
Swim Level 1           5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Angelfish                                                          Basketball Clinics
Grades K – 5           Swim Level 4                                Grades 3 – 5
11 – 11:30 a.m.        Barracuda                                   5 – 6 p.m.
                       Grades K – 5
Swim Level 2           5:30 – 6 p.m.                               NEW! More Fun
Swordfish                                                          with Science
Grades K – 5           Swim Level 3                                Grades 3 – 5
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.   Dolphin                                     5:15 – 6 p.m.
                       Grades K – 5
Swim Level 4           6 – 6:30 p.m.                               Tennis with
Barracuda                                                          USPTA Professional
Grades K – 5                                                       Shane O’Reilly
11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.                                               Grades 3 – 5
                                                                   5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Blue Wave Kickers
Soccer                                                             Swim Level 1
Grades K – 4                                                       Angelfish
2 – 3 p.m.                                                         Grades K – 5
                                                                   5:30 – 6 p.m.
Pre-Swim-Team
Level 2
5 – 10 years
3 – 4 p.m.
                                                                                                        The Place to Be After School!
Walter Bloom                                                                                     The JCC’s KidsPlace after-school program
Youth Basketball                                                                                offers a wonderful environment for children
Skills & Scrimmages                                                                         to unwind and have fun after a long day at school.
Grades K – 2                                                                               Children are engaged in a variety of playful activities,
3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
                                                                                               such as sports, arts & crafts, cooking, science,
Walter Bloom                                                                                games, music, Shabbat celebrations, team-building
Youth Basketball                                                                                   activities, weekly free swim and more.
Skills & Scrimmages
Grades 3 – 5                                                                                  For more information, please contact KidsPlace
4:30 – 5:30 p.m.                                                                               at kidsplace@stamfordjcc.org or 203.487.0974.

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Center for Jewish Engagement
                                                           NEW! More Fun with Science                                    Interested in
                                                           Grades K – 5                                                  SPANISH
 NEW! Simply Jewish                                        Our wildly popular Fun with Science class is
 Grades K – 5
                                                                                                                         OR GUITAR
                                                           back. Learn how lemons can do a whole lot
 Simply Jewish is the place to learn about                 more than just make lemonade, and experiment
                                                                                                                         LESSONS?
 the classic Jewish stories in an exciting way!            with dry ice. Join us to discover even more                   See page 21 for details
 While singing, dancing, creating art projects,            wonders of science using things you may already
 and socializing, participants will have a unique          have in your kitchen. During the course of the
 and engaging experience. This program is open             program, we will be getting our hands dirty and
 to all children regardless of their religious             exploring the silly side of science. Experiments             KEEP THE
 background – the lessons learned are human                will be tactile and tailored to child interests.             FUN GOING
 lessons through a Jewish frame.                           Come join us as we learn and play together!                  THIS SUMMER!
 W Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.                                                                                           Many of our enrichment
                                                           Grades K – 2
 Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)                        Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5 p.m.                                    programs will be offered
 Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)                 Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                                            this summer at
                                                           Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)
                                                           Grades 3 – 5
 STEAM Science, Technology,                                Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6 p.m.
                                                           Apr. 22 – Jun. 10
 Engineering, the Arts and                                 Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)
 Mathematics
                                                           NEW! Video Game Coding By Code Ninjas                        Check out our
                                                           Grades 1 – 5                                                 Specialty Camps
 NEW! Life Science                                         Ready to become the next best video game                     on page 13.
 Grades K – 5                                              designer? Join us to learn coding concepts that
 Explore the fascinating science of living,                will, in turn, help you build your own video
 and build engaging models of creatures from               game (using MIT Scratch and Roblox) that you                 MORE TO DO ON
 caterpillars to dinosaurs. During this six-week           then can publish for your friends to play. You               THE WEEKENDS
 unit, students will explore topics such as                will also develop logical and problem-solving                @ THE J!
 how the human body stays cool, the amazing                capabilities by engaging in fun STEM activities.
 life cycle of a butterfly, and the Venus Fly                                                                           Look for the W symbol
                                                           Each week you will continue to build upon your
 Trap – a plant that eats bugs! If you love                                                                             for weekend class
                                                           project from the previous week, culminating in               offerings.
 creatures, this is the class for you.                     coding your own video game. This class offers
 W Sundays, 10 – 11 a.m.                                   individualized, self-paced computer coding
 Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)                        sessions, with a low student-teacher ratio.
                                                                                                                          NEW OFFERINGS
 Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)                 Fridays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.                                      ARE ALWAYS
 NEW! Intro to Guitar
                                                           Apr. 17 – Jun. 12 (No class May 29)                            BEING ADDED!
                                                           Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)                      Visit stamfordjcc.org
 Grades K – 5                                                                                                             to see what’s new.
 Start down the road to music stardom by                   NEW! Science Wonders and Phenomena
 learning the most versatile instrument. In this           Grades K – 5
 introductory group course, budding musicians              Come explore the world of science wonders and
 will learn proper finger placement to play notes          phenomena! Feel the magnetic force pulling you
 and then progress on to cords. The end of the             in while visiting the electromagnetic field, and
 semester will feature a ‘concert’ so students             build a magnetic source of your own. Experience
 can play for their parents.                               the zapping effect of a Van De Graaf generator
 Tuesdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.                                and electrifying lightening! Visualize optical
 Apr. 21 – Jun. 2                                          illusions and technicolor in a way that you never
 Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)                 perceived before! Even hear and see your voice
                                                           change right in front of your very own eyes!
                                                           But that’s not all; things get heated up when
                                                           you witness an underwater volcano, create
                                                           thermal slime, and discover other super-power
                                                           sources of the world!
                                                           W Saturdays, 10 – 11 a.m.
                                                           Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)
                                                           Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)

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Chess Club
        Interested in             Grades K – 5                                                NEW! Foundation Multi-Sports
                                  Learn chess and practice your game under                    with US Sports Institute
             PRIVATE
                                  the guidance of a chess master. This class is               Grades 2 – 3
        BASKETBALL                for both beginners and those who would like                 Foundation Multi-Sports is the perfect program
           LESSONS?               to learn more. Students placed by ability.                  for athletes looking to experience a variety of
      For information or to                                                                   sports within their program. Players will learn
     make an appointment          W Sundays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
                                                                                              and develop key skills and techniques through
     for private basketball       Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
                                                                                              small-sided scrimmages, games, and activities
           lessons, contact       Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
            Mo Concepcion                                                                     in a variety of sports.
             at 203.487.0971      Mondays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
                                                                                              Tuesdays, 5 – 6 p.m.
        or mconcepcion@           Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)
                                                                                              Apr. 21 – Jun. 9
           stamfordjcc.org.       Member $189 / Community $225 (9 sessions)
                                                                                              Members $184 / Community $216 (8 sessions)
                                  Drawing and Painting
                                  Grades K – 5
                                  Express yourself while learning the technical             Blue Wave Kickers Soccer
  THE MATZAH BALL                 skills that will help your artist ability blossom.        Grades K – 4
       THE SPRING                 You will work with sketching, drawing and watercolor      The BWK Soccer Academy will offer players the chance
                                  painting. You will take your drawings and translate       to further develop their skill set and gain more
   FAMILY FORMAL                                                                            experience playing soccer in a safe and fun environment.
                                  them into paintings using several types of
    Saturday, April 18            watercolor media. Artists will learn drawing techniques   The more touches on the ball, the faster a player
         7:30 – 9 p.m.            as well as watercolor techniques and tricks.              will develop. We will demonstrate techniques such
                                                                                            as dribbling, shooting, juggling and many more.
               5 – 10 years       Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.                               Each week the players will scrimmage for between
        with their families       Apr. 23 – Jun. 11 (No class May 28)                       20 and 30 minutes in order to get some actual game
     Join us for the Matzah       Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)                 experience. Players will be split based on age.
 Ball, The J’s annual family
                                                                                            W Sundays, 2 – 3 p.m.
    dance. Dress up for the
        event of the year to      Sports & Fitness                                          Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
 dance the night away and                                                                   Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)
    play fun games. Truly a
  night to remember! Light          NEW! Youth Krav Maga                                    Walter Bloom Youth Basketball
 refreshments and dessert           Grades 2 – 5                                            Skills & Scrimmages
              will be served.       Krav Maga is an Israeli form of martial arts.           Grades K – 5
                                    Youth Krav Maga is a unique experience that             Take your game to the next level! Players will work
                  Member
         $36 per “couple,”          imparts self-defense skills using fun exercises.        on fundamentals including ball handling, passing,
    $5 per additional child         Students will learn the principles of distance          shooting, rebounding, defense, and more. Sessions
                                    management, leverage, and awareness. In this            end in scrimmages to enhance their skills.
               Community
                                    workshop you will gain skills that can be used          Grades K – 2
         $45 per “couple,”
    $5 per additional child
                                    to stay safe, and remain calm under pressure.           W Sundays, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
                                    Taught by David Citrin, who learned Krav Maga           Mar. 15 – May 31 (No class Apr. 12, May 24)
     For more information,          in Israel, and has over a decade of martial arts
            please contact                                                                  Member $210 / Community $250 (10 sessions)
                                    training.
          Sarah Weissman                                                                    Grades 3 – 5
         at 203.487.0970 or          W Sundays, 10:45 - 11:30 a.m.                          W Sundays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
              sweissman@            Apr. 19 – Jun. 7 (No class May 24)
           stamfordjcc.org                                                                  Mar. 15 – May 31 (No class Apr. 12, May 24)
                                    Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)               Member $210 / Community $250 (10 sessions)
                                    NEW! Senior Squirts Multi-Sports                        Golf with TGA
                                    with US Sports Institute                                Grades K – 5
                                    Grades K – 1                                            Tee it up with TGA! TGA’s action-packed golf program
                                    This class is the perfect stepping stone for            is perfect for beginners and experienced players to
                                    children who have graduated from Squirts                build skills and have a blast learning about the game
                                    Multi-Sports or for children looking for their          in a safe and supportive environment. All equipment
                                    first-ever sports experience. Players will              is provided.
                                    learn key skills in a variety of sports through
                                    small-sided scrimmages, games, and activities           Grades K – 2
                                    in a variety of sports.                                 Mondays, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.
                                                                                            Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)
                                    Tuesdays, 4 – 5 p.m.                                    Member $225 / Community $270 (9 sessions)
                                    Apr. 21 – Jun. 9
                                    Members $184 / Community $216 (8 sessions)              Grades 3 – 5
                                                                                            Mondays, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
                                    W Saturdays, 12 – 1 p.m.
                                                                                            Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)
                                    Apr. 18 – Jun. 13 (No class May 23, May 30)             Member $225 / Community $270 (9 sessions)
                                    Member $161 / Community $189 (7 sessions)

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Basketball Clinics                                           Dance & Arts Center                                            JCC YOUTH POLICY
Grades K – 5
                                                                                                                            Children in grades K - 5
Players will work on fundamentals including ball
                                                                                                                            are allowed in the JCC
handling, passing, shooting, rebounding, defense,            Recreational Hip-Hop                                           building only when
and more. Players of all abilities are welcomed.             Grades K – 2                                                   supervised by a parent
Players will be grouped by age and ability.                  Our recreational dance classes are suited for                  or caregiver. For children
Grades K – 2                                                 students who are exploring their interests and think           who are enrolled in classes,
Mondays, 5 – 6 p.m.                                          they might want to try dance! These classes are                a parent or caregiver
Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)                          based around creative exploration, using exercises             must drop off and pick
Member $189 / Community $225 (9 sessions)                    and dance games to help students discover their                up children immediately
                                                             creative preferences. Recreational Hip-Hop invites             before and after all classes
Wednesdays, 4 – 5 p.m.                                       students to express themselves creatively through              and activities.
Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                                            the basic moves and grooves of Hip-Hop dance!                  Children in grades K – 5
Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)                                                                                   who wish to spend
                                                             Mondays, 5:15 – 6 p.m.
Grades 3 – 5                                                 Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)                            after-school hours at
Mondays, 4 – 5 p.m.                                          Member $189 / Community $225 (9 sessions)                      the JCC without parental
Apr. 13 – Jun. 15 (No class May 25)                                                                                         supervision must enroll
Member $189 / Community $225 (9 sessions)                                                                                   in KidsPlace.
                                                             Boys’ Hip-Hop
Tuesdays, 4 – 5 p.m.                                         Grades K – 3                                                   A child of any age
Apr. 21 – Jun. 9                                             Boys’ Hip-Hop invites students to express themselves           spending time at the
                                                             creatively through the basic moves and grooves                 JCC must be a JCC member,
Member $168 /Community $200 (8 sessions)                                                                                    unless enrolled in a class.
                                                             of Hip-Hop dance! As they dance along to the latest,
Wednesday, 5 – 6 p.m.                                        age-appropriate tunes, students will learn elements            Children age 11 and older
Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                                            of grooving, popping and waving, while also gaining            will receive JCC membership
Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)                                                                                   cards and may use the
                                                             an understanding of rhythm and musicality. Through
                                                                                                                            facility without adult
Thursdays, 4 – 5 p.m.                                        fun games and creative exercises, students will
                                                                                                                            supervision, as long as
Apr. 23 – Jun. 11 (No class May 28)                          fine-tune their improvisational skills and imaginatively
                                                                                                                            they behave appropriately.
Member $147 / Community $175 (7 sessions)                    explore new approaches to movement-based expression.
                                                                                                                            Children in 5th grade and
                                                             Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5 p.m.                                      younger using day school
Archery                                                      Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                                              bus transportation to
Grades 2 – 5                                                 Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)                      the JCC must be met by a
Ready, aim, bull’s-eye! Join our certified instructors to                                                                   parent or caregiver when
learn how to use a bow and arrow properly on the Day         Recreational Ballet                                            the bus arrives.
Camps@The J Archery Range. After you perfect your            Grades K – 3
shot, play fun games like tick, tack, toe and even qualify   Our recreational dance classes are suited for students
for the Jr. Olympic archery program with USArchery.          who are exploring their interests and think they               REFUND/
                                                             might want to try dance! These classes are based
Mondays, 4:30 – 5:15 p.m.
                                                             around creative exploration, using exercises and
                                                                                                                            CANCELLATION
Apr. 13 – Jun. 8 (No class May 25)                                                                                          POLICY
Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)                    dance games to help students discover their creative
                                                             preferences. Class consists of a warm-up, which                The JCC reserves the right
Tennis with USPTA Professional Shane O’Reilly                incorporates the fundamental ballet stretches and              to cancel any program for
Grades K – 5                                                 poses, across the floor exercises, leaps and turns, and        any reason. Fees paid for
Having fun is vital, but emphasis on proper technique        learning and executing choreographed combinations.             cancelled programs will
will not be compromised. This program will provide           Students learn footwork, direction changes,                    be refunded in full. In the
                                                             and weight shifts. Through the technique of ballet,            event of withdrawal from a
students the opportunity to take their tennis game
                                                             students will gain balance, strength, flexibility              program, refunds for classes
to the next level. Only 10 students max per class!
                                                             and body-awareness.                                            will be given according to
Grades K – 2                                                                                                                the following schedule:
Wednesdays, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.                                 Wednesdays, 4 – 4:45 p.m.
                                                                                                                            • 2 weeks or more prior
Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                                            Apr. 22 – Jun. 10
                                                                                                                              to first class: 100%
Member $240 / Community $264 (8 sessions)                    Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)
                                                                                                                            • 1 day or more prior to
Thursdays, 4:15 – 5:15 p.m.                                                                                                   first class: 50%
Apr. 23 – Jun. 11 (No class May 28)                                    Swimming • Cycling • Running
                                                                                                                            Requests for refunds must
Member $210 / Community $231 (7 sessions)                                    For Ages 4 - 16                                be made in writing. No
Grades 3 – 5                                                                                                                refunds will be given after
Wednesdays, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.                                                                                                the first class. There are no
Apr. 22 – Jun. 10                                                                                                           refunds given for special
Member $240 / Community $264 (8 sessions)                                                                                   events or programs other
                                                                                                                            than regular classes.
Thursdays, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.
Apr. 23 – Jun. 11 (No class May 28)
Member $210 / Community $231 (7 sessions)
Grades K – 5
Fridays, 4 – 5 p.m.
Apr. 17 – Jun. 12 (No class May 29)
                                                                         Sunday, June 14
Member $240 / Community $264 (8 sessions)                           For more information contact Mo Concepcion
                                                                  at 203.487.0971 or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org.

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SPRING SEMESTER                      Recreational Contemporary                                Acrobatics & Tumbling
                                       Grades K – 2                                             Grades K – 2
     REGISTRATION
                                       Our recreational dance classes are suited for students   Calling all kids who love to jump, leap, and tumble!
      INFORMATION                      who are exploring their interests and think they         Acrobatics & Tumbling is an introductory-level
  JCC members may register             might want to try dance! These classes are based         class where students will learn the safe and proper
     online, in person or by           around creative exploration, using exercises and         techniques of basic acro and tumbling! We begin
  phone beginning Monday,              dance games to help students discover their creative     each class with stretching and conditioning exercises
          March 2 at 9 a.m.            preferences. Contemporary is a fusion of many            to warm up and strengthen our muscles. For the
     Community registration            different dance styles; it draws technique from          remainder of class, students will use the balance beam,
        begins Wednesday,              Ballet, isolations and grooves from Hip-Hop, and         spring board, wedge mat, and other gymnastics
         March 4 at 9 a.m.             improv-based movement from Modern. Students will         equipment to help them acquire the technique and
                                       learn fundamental elements of dance, such as leaps,      muscle memory required for all skills and tricks!
 Members and non-members
                                       turns, grooves and floorwork. Improvisation exercises    Students will increase flexibility, balance, strength,
         alike are welcome to
                                       and choreographed combinations will allow students       technique and body awareness through the
       register online. Create
   your registration account
                                       to practice and apply these foundational moves while     fundamentals of acrobatics.
 at stamfordjcc.org. Register          they explore different ways of connecting rhythmically
                                                                                                Fridays, 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
    by phone at 203.322.7900.          and emotionally to the music.
                                                                                                Apr. 17 – Jun. 12 (No class May 29)
 Registrations are accepted            Wednesdays, 4:45 – 5:30 p.m.                             Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)
     strictly on a first-come,         Apr. 22 – Jun. 10
      first-served basis. Each         Member $168 / Community $200 (8 sessions)
  individual may register for
one family only. Registration
   forms are available at the
            JCC welcome desk.
                                       WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT,                                      Basketball Vacation Camp
   Log onto stamfordjcc.org                                                                     Grades 2 - 8
   to register online. Online          THE J IS IN!                                             The focus of our camps is on player skill and I.Q.
     registrations cannot be                                                                    development. We achieve this through high level
   accepted for the JCC Sara                                                                    coaching, individual player attention, and repetition.
     Walker Nursery School,            Full-Day Vacation Days                                   The Stamford J Basketball coaching staff includes
     KinderPlace, KidsPlace,           Grades K – 6
                                                                                                local high school and AAU coaches and former
  and other programs at the            All vacation days include arts and crafts, nut-free/
                                                                                                college and professional players. Players will work
       discretion of the JCC.          kosher snacks, free swim and various games and
                                                                                                on fundamentals including ball handling, passing,
                                       activities. Participants supply their own lunches.
               Spring 2020                                                                      shooting, offense with and without the ball,
            Semester Dates             Drop-ins are welcome if space allows and require
                                                                                                defense & rebounding, and more. Each session
           Monday, April 13 –          an additional $10 fee. To avoid disappointment,
                                                                                                will end in competitive games coached by the
            Monday, June 15            register early by contacting KidsPlace at
                                                                                                Stamford J Basketball coaching staff. Players should
                                       kidsplace@stamfordjcc.org or 203.487.0974.
                                                                                                bring a snack and lunch. For more information
                                       Monday, April 6 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.                        or to register, contact Mo Concepcion at 203.487.0971
                                       Community Service Day • Member $75 / Community $85       or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org.
                                       Tuesday, April 7 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.                       April Vacation:
                                       Mad Science • Member $75 / Community $85                 Monday, Apr. 6 – Friday, Apr. 10 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
                                                                                                Member $55 per day / Community $65 per day
                                       Wednesday, April 8 • 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
                                       Superhero Day • Member $75 / Community $85
                                                                                                Aquatics Vacation Days
                                       Thursday, April 9 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.                      Grades K - 5
                                       Wacky Olympics • Member $75 / Community $85              Aquatics Vacation Days will be centered around
                                       Friday, April 10 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.                       our comprehensive curriculum, where children will
                                       Pottery Painting • Member $75 / Community $85            learn skills, build knowledge, gain confidence, and
                                                                                                feel safe in and around water. Using a step-by-step
                                                                                                approach to learning, students will build proficiency
                                          KIDSPLACE FAMILIES!                                   as we teach the four essential strokes: freestyle,
                                          If you register for 3 or more Vacations Days          backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. Children will
                                          in the same semester, you receive $5 off!             have two 45-min instructional swim sessions, play
                                                                                                water games, do a craft, and have fun! Swimmers
                                                                                                should bring their own snacks and lunch. All swim
                                                                                                levels welcome. For more information, please contact
                                                                                                Alex Tkachuk at atkachuk@stamfordjcc.org
   Saturday Night MAX (MOVIES, ADVENTURE AND XCITEMENT)
   Apr. 25, May 16 • 6:15 – 8:45 p.m.                                                           Monday, Apr. 6 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
                                                                                                Member $55 / Community $65
   Grades K – 6
   Saturday Night Max is your chance to take a break from your parents and enjoy                Tuesday, Apr. 7 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
   a night at The J. Each event will highlight a new and different adventure for children       Member $55 / Community $65
   to enjoy. Come with a friend or make new ones. Stay tuned for themes and pricing.
   For information contact Jason Samuel at 203.487.0973 or jsamuel@stamfordjcc.org.
   Register online at stamfordjcc.org or call the JCC welcome desk at 203.322.7900.

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