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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
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
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
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.
2 Spring Semester 2020 at the Stamford JCC • 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 • 203.322.7900 • stamfordjcc.org
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
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
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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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.
8 Spring Semester 2020 at the Stamford JCC • 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 • 203.322.7900 • stamfordjcc.orgCenter 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)
To register, visit stamfordjcc.org or call 203.322.7900 • Membership information at 203.487.0945 9Chess 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)
10 Spring Semester 2020 at the Stamford JCC • 1035 Newfield Avenue, Stamford, CT 06905 • 203.322.7900 • stamfordjcc.orgBasketball 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.
To register, visit stamfordjcc.org or call 203.322.7900 • Membership information at 203.487.0945 11SPRING 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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