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Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community Center
Stories & Classes · Fall 2019
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Contents Welcome
Jewish Life 4-6
Chai-Five: 5 Fun Facts about the High 4 Find Your Center.
Holidays
You have probably seen these three words printed on a JCC
Holidays 5
staff t-shirt or noticed that we have been using this phrase
Family Programs 5-6 a lot lately, but what do you think it means? Is it FIND Your
Education & Families 7-21 Center like a scavenger hunt or is it Find Your CENTER like
A Whitefish Bay Native Takes 7 being in a Pilates class and focusing on your core? I think the
on a New Role beauty is it could be either, but I also want you to think about it
Family Programs 8 as a component of your unique relationship with the JCC - Find
Early Childhood 9 YOUR Center. How does the JCC play a part in your life and
Youth Programs 15 the life of your family?
Special Needs & Inclusion 19
Camps 22-23 YOUR Center can be a place; in time, in geography, or in mind.
Camp for the Next Generation 22 Maybe you find your center at camp or volunteering at the
Early Registration 23 Jewish Community Pantry. YOUR Center can be a physical
Fitness & Recreation 24-36 state, or emotional strength, or the continuation of a spiritual
Fall Fitness Forecast 24 journey that you have found in a specific class or program. You
Aquatics 25 can Find YOUR Center in a specific moment in time or phase
Recreation 28 of life — or maybe you have found it for the duration, at every
Fitness 29 turn for every unique need.
Arts & Ideas 37-43
As a center for our Jewish Community and for the entire
Season 5780: Innovation 37
Community, I see this finding of center around us everywhere
Featured Events 38
and it is inspiring. As we prepare for the High Holidays and the
Jewish Education 40
start of a new Jewish year, I invite you to share with me how
Free Jewish Films 42
you have found YOUR Center. Join me this year in continuing
Community 44-58 to challenge and grow how our JCC can be a Center for you
Partnering to Build a Healthier 44 and for everyone in our community. A year that we all find
Milwaukee (right in the Marcus a center filled with hope, filled with Kehillah (community)
Gymnasium) and filled with inspiration. May we all go from Strength to
Adult Social Programs 45 Strength.
Jewish Community Pantry 46
Employment 47 B’Shalom,
Community & Neighborhood Partners 48
Endowment, Legacy, Tributes 51
Leadership & Staff 56
Membership Options 58
Index Inside back cover
JCC Fall 2019 Journal | Volume 11 | Issue 1 Mark Shapiro
The JCC Journal is published four times a year: President & Chief Executive Officer
August, November, March and May.
FIND YOUR CENTER Patron priority registration
Karl Jewish Community Campus begins Monday, August 5
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Whitefish Bay
Member priority registration
Gan Ami Early Childhood Education Karl Campus begins Monday, August 12
Whitefish Bay
Linda & Fred Wein Family Center for Gan Ami Early Childhood
Community registration
10813 N. Port Washington Rd., Mequon begins Monday, August 19
Albert & Ann Deshur JCC Rainbow Day Camp Fall session classes begin
W3985 Trails End Rd., Fredonia the week of Sunday, September 8
Hy & Richard Smith JCC Water Park
11015 N. Market St. W15, Mequon Register online at jccmilwaukee.org
Daniel M. Soref Education & Retreat Center Follow Us
W3985 Trails End Rd., Fredonia
Steve & Shari Sadek Family Camp Interlaken JCC @JCCMilwaukee
7050 Old Highway 70, Eagle River
Jewish Community Pantry
2900 W. Center St., Milwaukee
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Take a Class
OUR COMMUNITY OUR MEMBERS
The JCC is for everyone! Most all of the classes In addition to having access to all of the state-
and programs found on these pages are open of-the-art facilities listed below, JCC members
for community registration. There are classes for receive discounted Member Value class
toddlers and teens, artists and athletes. Adults pricing, a week of priority class registration,
can explore everything from Pilates to political and the knowledge that they are supporting
science. Try us out, take a class, and find your an organization that makes a difference in our
center at the J. community.
Class Pricing Guide: COMM = Community Rate | MEM = Member Value | PTRN = Patron Value
See page 58 to learn more about JCC membership.
JCC MEMBERSHIP VALUE
HABUSH FITNESS CENTER PECK AQUATIC CENTER HY & RICHARD SMITH
State-of-the-Art Fitness floor Ozone-filtered JCC WATER PARK
WIRED Heart Rate Training (minimal chlorine) JUNE - AUGUST
Private Personal Training studio 25-yard lap pool Zero-entry splash pad
Isawall functional with diving board
Activity island with
training space Family pool water cannons & slides
Two group exercise studios Co-ed whirlpool Lily pad jumping activity
Dedicated cycling studio American Red Cross Aqua Climbing wall
Pilates studio Learn to Swim Program
Diving board
(add’l fee)
Yoga Studio Water basketball hoops
Complimentary
Cardio & strength water fitness classes Sand playground
machines
Lap swim Dry play area with
Free weight area
American Red Cross Basketball, Volleyball, Gaga pit
Stretch space certified lifeguards Full-service snack shop
Renovated locker rooms
Family locker rooms MARCUS GYM YOUR MEMBERSHIP SUPPORTS
Over 65 free group exercise classes on Regulation-size gym Jewish Community Pantry
page 35-36 6 basketball hoops serving the near west side
2 full-size courts Inclusion Services for
MEMBER PERKS Youth & Adults
Cushioned jogging track
Member Value with Special Needs
Class Pricing Smaller Family Gym
Senior Adult Programs
with lowered hoops
Priority Class Scholarships for
Registration Small climbing wall
individuals & families
Hourly Childcare Adult & Youth
Inclusive Community Events
(add’l fee) Basketball leagues
Available for open play
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Jewish Life
Jewish Life
החיים היהודיים
Milwaukee’s Jewish community is vibrant and diverse, and the JCC is right at
the center of the action. Creating an inclusive Jewish gathering space means
celebrating the values and traditions that unite us. No matter if you grew up
Jewish or are new to the community, you always have a home here. Family
programs, youth education, and holiday celebrations fill our calendar and make
Jewish tradition, practice, and exploration accessible to all families.
jccmilwaukee.org/programs/jewish-life
Chai-Five: 5 Fun Facts about the 4. Kol Nidre is translated to mean “All Vows.”
On Yom Kippur evening, in synagogues all over the world (and
High Holidays by Neil Diamond in “The Jazz Singer”) the Kol Nidre prayer
is chanted 3 times. This prayer cancels any oaths that were
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are known as the High Holidays made directly with God in the prior year so that we can start
and are sometimes referred to as the Days of Awe. This 10- over and have a clean slate. For example, if you promised to
day period, which begins this year at sundown on September do a better job at controlling your temper, and then continued
29 and continues through Yom Kippur on October 9, is a to lose it repeatedly over the past year, you will annul that
time of personal reflection, family gathering, and communal oath so that you aren’t starting the new year with that same
engagement for Jews throughout the world. As an inclusively broken promise in place. Kol Nidre does not, however, cancel
Jewish community center that welcomes people with varying out promises made with other people. To make peace with
degrees of knowledge on Jewish holidays, we put together others, you need to seek forgiveness directly.
some fun information you may or may not know about the High
Holidays to get you to start thinking about the holiday season. 5. Eating a big meal before you fast is not the best idea.
Traditionally, the meal eaten before sundown on Erev Yom
1. The ‘80s are back! Kippur is large and festive. However, eating extra food —
On Rosh Hashanah, we will end the Hebrew year 5779 and particularly in one last-minute feast — will not keep you going
begin the year 5780. Does this mean you should dust off your for 24 hours. Nutritionists suggest eating small amounts of
neon legwarmers and go get a perm? Only you can decide, carbohydrates (bread, potato, rice, pasta), some protein like
but since high-waist jeans and fanny packs are already back, fish or chicken, and fruit before beginning your fast on Yom
anything can happen. Kippur.
2. Rosh Hashanah is only 1 of 4 Jewish New Years on the
Hebrew calendar.
Rosh Hashanah is literally translated to mean the head of the
year. But there are three more dates on the Hebrew calendar
that are considered new years as well. In the Book of Exodus,
the beginning of the year was set as the 1st of Nisan, the
month in spring that contains Passover. Jewish tradition
also marks Tu Bishvat, the 15th day of the Hebrew month of
Shevat, as the new year for trees and the 1st of Elul, usually in
late summer, as the new year for the tithing of animals.
3. A shofar doesn’t always smell so good.
The key commandment of Rosh Hashanah is to hear the
sounding of the shofar. A shofar is an instrument made out
of an actual ram’s horn, so it is going to have a certain natural
aroma to it. If someone tells you that they can sell you a
shofar that doesn’t have any smell, then you are probably
not getting a genuine ram’s horn shofar. How can you make a
new shofar less stinky? Rinsing it out with a solution of baking
soda and vinegar should do the trick.
As you prepare for the holidays, be sure to check the JCC’s
holiday hours and special events on the next two pages. We
wish you all a Shanah tovah um’tukah, a good and sweet new
year, and g’mar chatimah tovah, may you be inscribed for good
in the Book of Life!
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Holidays and Special Events
KEY: MEM = Member Value | COMM = Community Rate | PTRN = Patron Value
Jewish Life
September Building Hours:
החיים היהודיים
Monday, September 2 Labor Day, Building open 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
Monday-Thursday 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Water Park open 10:30 AM-6:30 PM
Tuesday, September 3 First day for Kids Center Before & After School Programs
Friday 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM*
September 15 – 19 Milwaukee Jewish Film Festival Saturday 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday, September 22 All Staff Professional Conference, Building closes at 5:00 PM Sunday 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM**
Sunday, September 29 Erev Rosh Hashanah (New Year) Building closes at 4:00 PM
Monday, September 30 Rosh Hashanah (New Year) Building closed * After daylight savings time ends on
November 3, the building will close on Fridays
October at 5:30 PM.
** Prior to Labor Day, the building will close
Tuesday, October 1 Rosh Hashanah (New Year) Building closed on Sundays at 6:00 PM..
Tuesday, October 8 Erev Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) The Fitness Center and Gym will close 5
Building closes at 4:00 PM minutes prior to closing time. The Pool will
Wednesday, October 9 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) Building closed close 1/2 hour prior to closing time.
Sunday, October 13 Erev Sukkot (Festival of Booths) Building closes at 6:00 PM
Monday, October 14 Sukkot (Festival of Booths), Building closed
Tuesday, October 15 Sukkot (Festival of Booths), Building open, No session classes
Sunday, October 20 Erev Shemini Atzeret Building closes at 6:00 PM
Monday, October 21 Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah, Building closed
Tuesday, October 22 Simchat Torah (Rejoicing in the Torah),
Building open, No session classes
November
November 27-29 Thanksgiving Break, No session classes
Thursday, November 28 Thanksgiving, Building open 8:00 AM-3:00 PM
DECEMBER
Monday, December 16 Community-wide Hanukkah Celebration, 4:00-6:30 PM
December 22 – 30 Hanukkah, open as usual
Tuesday, December 24 Christmas Eve, Building closes at 6:00 PM
Wednesday, December 25 Christmas, Building open 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Member Appreciation Pancake Breakfast
Tuesday, December 31 New Year’s Eve, Building closes at 6:00 PM
* Erev, Hebrew for Eve. As in "evening of".
Reading stories and listening to music
with your child are among the most
powerful and nurturing early childhood
learning experiences. Milwaukee area
families raising Jewish children ages
6 months through 8 years old receive
Get involved with Shabbat
free books and CDs for each child on Among Friends, a series
a monthly basis. Over 580 children in of home-based Shabbat
Milwaukee are enrolled. The PJ Library programs for families raising
is a gift that will nourish a Jewish life Jewish children in Milwaukee.
from the start. Connect with other
Visit pjlibrary.org families and create lasting
to register a child in your life. friendships.
PJ Library is partially funded through a generous
Contact Andrea Kitsis at
grant from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. If akitsis@jccmilwaukee.org.
you are interested in helping this vital literacy
and family engagement program, please contact This program made possible
Elyse Cohn at ecohn@jccmilwaukee.org, through a grant from PJ Library, a
414-967-8188. Your financial support will ensure program of the Harold Grinspoon
the continuation of this program for each Foundation.
eligible child in Milwaukee.
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החיים היהודיים Jewish Life
Sunday, Sept 15
1:00 PM Challah and Community
4 Fridays 10:00 AM
What Unites Us at the JCC Sept 20 • Oct 11 • Nov 15 • Dec 13
FREE and open to the community
for Jewish families with
kids ages 6 mos - 9 yrs
For families with kids ages 3 mos – 5 yrs
NEW! A chance each month to braid challah and meet
Join us for an afternoon of creativity and activity special guests including Milwaukee’s rabbis, cantors,
with friends, old and new, as we use the holidays and educators.
and Jewish values to discover what unites us as a Contact Rabbi Shari Shamah for more details
Jewish community – West Side, East Side and sshamah@jccmilwaukee.org • 414-967-8229
everywhere in between!
Contact Rabbi Shari Shamah for more details or to RSVP
sshamah@jccmilwaukee.org • 414-967-8229
CONNECTING JEWISH FAMILIES THROUGH THE ARTS
DIY Mini Sukkah Making
R ua c h
Sunday, October 13
Harry & Rose Samson Family
1:00 PM
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER
Home Depot, 4155 N Port Washington Rd
What Unites Us is the recipient of a prestigious Jewish Education Innovation For our PJ Library
Grant from the Coalition for Jewish Learning (CJL) of the Milwaukee Federation.
It is a partnership between the Harry & Rose Samson Family Jewish Community friends 4 and older
Center; RUACH, a Milwaukee Jewish arts and music organization; and Yeshiva
Elementary School (YES). Get ready for Sukkot
by heading to Home
Depot to make your
Pizza in the Hut own mini sukkah.
Thursday, Oct 17 RSVP to Rabbi Shari
Shamah | sshamah@jccmilwaukee.org | 414-967-8229
5:30-7:00 PM
JCC Sukkah near West entrance
Families with children of all ages welcome!
Sukkot (the festival
of booths) is a festive
fall holiday. Join
us on the patio by
the West entrance
for pizza and fun
Celebrate Hanukkah
activities designed to at the JCC
help young families Monday, December 16
celebrate and learn
more about Sukkot. Lulav and etrog shaking 4:00-6:30 PM
included! Free Community-wide celebration
brought to you by the entire community
Cost: $15/family
RSVP to Lisa Kulakow by 10/14 Activities • Entertainment • Food (available for purchase)
lkulakow@jccmilwaukee.org | 414-967-8173 Join community organizations, synagoges, and schools
for this wonderful annual tradition that is open to
everyone and fun for all ages.
Contact Rabbi Shari Shamah for more details
sshamah@jccmilwaukee.org • 414-967-8229
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Education & Families
Education & Families
חינוך ומשפחות
Discovery is an amazing thing. We encourage our members and the community to
expand their horizons, grow together, and try new things with experiences that
let all ages, stages, and abilities learn from each other and the world around us.
Meet new friends in parent-child classes or enroll your little one in one of the best
early childhood education programs in southeast Wisconsin. Let your kids hop on
the JCC bus after school knowing that they will have the space to release their
boundless energy and expand their learning through swim lessons, sports, and
explorations in the arts and sciences.
jccmilwaukee.org/programs/education-families
A Whitefish Bay Native Takes on Childhood Education. She also taught after school STEM
classes at the JCC to share her love of science with elementary
a New Role age kids. Ronna’s time in Gan Ami gave her a chance to share her
love of the natural world with the preschoolers in her care and
As soon as school supplies start appearing in the aisles, parents to create a sense of wonder in her classroom.
and educators alike find their thoughts turning to fall. For
Ronna Ruffin, the sight of new notebooks and folders brings a “Being back in the community I have run into many people I’ve
wonderful new opportunity. This fall will be Ronna’s first school grown up with, who know my family - or who happen to be
year as the Director of Youth Programs at the JCC. In this role family! Jewish geography seems to be the name of the game
she will be overseeing Kids Center Before & After School Care lately,” says Ruffin.
and many other programs for families with school-age children Ronna’s goals for this fall in Kids Center are to create a smooth
like Saturday Night Live (SNL) evening programs, Big Chill winter transition from summer day camp to school starting for the
break camp, and Big Thaw spring break camp. many children who engage with youth programs year-round.
She has already jumped in and spent the second half of the She looks forward to welcoming new and returning families
summer working with the leadership team of the specialty to Kids Center and other youth programs and to make this a
day camps on the JCC campus in Whitefish Bay. Having this memorable experience for all.
transition time in the summer has allowed Ronna to work “As a mom of two boys ages 9 and almost 5, I know how
important it is for parents to have a place where their kids can
alongside Aaron Stern, the outgoing Youth Program Director,
go to be engaged and active at the end of a long school day
who will be returning to school to pursue a Master’s in Social
Work at UWM. while also knowing they are safe and well cared for by adults
“Ronna is well-prepared to deepen our commitment to, and who have their best interests at heart.”
deepen our impact in the lives of, the families
we are blessed to serve,” says Sarah Siegel,
JCC Engagement Director. “Her enthusiasm
for working with school-age kids paired with
her professional experience and personal
connections to our community made her the
ideal candidate.”
Taking on this role has a sense of coming full
circle for Ruffin. Born and raised in Whitefish
Bay with her 4 siblings, which include a twin
sister, Ronna Sadowsky grew up at the JCC after
it moved from the east side. She then spent 17
years living in San Diego where she earned her
Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from San
Diego State University and met her husband,
Rickey Ruffin. In California, Ronna spent 15
years training dolphins and sea lions, much of
this time working for the US Navy. She also
spent some time teaching science programs to
elementary school children.
In 2015, her family, which now included young
sons Garin and Levi, moved back to the North Shore Milwaukee To learn more about Kids Center or any of the Youth
area. Ronna took this opportunity to reconnect with the JCC Programs at the JCC, see page 14 of this Journal and
and began working as a 3-year-old teacher at Gan Ami Early reach out to Ronna to make your fall game plan now.
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חינוך ומשפחות Education & Families
Gan Ami partners with families to provide children
from 6-weeks old to 4-year-old Kindergarten with:
• A progressive early childhood program led by
passionate and caring professional educators
• A values-based curriculum that explores and
discovers a child’s full potential
• Modern, bright classrooms and beautiful outdoor
play spaces
• Professional faculty which includes Music, Art and
Hebrew Specialists
• Family Shabbat Sing on Friday mornings and
holiday programming throughout the year
• Opportunities for the entire family to access JCC
programs and classes
Call Today to Schedule a Tour
WHITEFISH BAY CAMPUS
6255 N. Santa Monica Blvd.
414-967-8241
MEQUON CAMPUS
Linda & Fred Wein Family Center
10813 N. Port Washington Road
262-242-9871
jccmilwaukee.org/GanAmi
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KEY: MEM = Member Value | COMM = Community Rate | PTRN = Patron Value
Education & Families
חינוך ומשפחות
Sundays Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays
FAMILY TIME Family Open Gym Family Open Gym Family Swim
11:00 AM-Noon 4:00-5:00 PM 12:30-3:30 PM
Family Swim
2:30-4:30 PM
PARENT - CHILD Baby Ballet Art for Lil’ Ones Movers and Toddlin' Tykes Jr. Gym with Lenny
9:30-10:15 AM 9:30-10:15 AM Shakers Yoga 9:45-10:25 AM "T'nuah"
9:30-10:15 AM 9:15-9:55 AM
Baby Ballet 2 Intro to Gymnastics Toddlin' Tykes Sr.
10:20-11:05 AM 10:20-11:00 AM Active Kids 10:30-11:10 AM Advanced Gym with
10:20-11:00 AM Lenny "T'nuah"
10:00-10:40 AM
PRESCHOOL Yoga Yeladim Sports Fun Ballet Tumbling Titans Moving Munchkins
ENRICHMENT 1:00-1:45 PM 1:00-1:45 PM 1:00-1:45 PM 1:00-1:45 PM 1:00-1:45 PM
Yoga / Art Combo Sports Fun / Ballet / Art Combo Tumbling / LEGO Moving Munchkins
1:00-2:30 PM Hockey Combo 1:00-2:30 PM Combo / Art Combo
1:00-2:30 PM 1:00-2:30 PM 1:00-2:30 PM
Print Making ECO Art
1:45-2:30 PM Hockey 1:45-2:30 PM LEGO Builders Painting
1:45-2:30 PM 1:45-2:30 PM 1:45-2:30 PM
YOUTH SWIM
For Aquatics At-A-Glance See Page 27
LESSONS
YOUTH ARTS Upstream Arts Clay Creations All Things Paper Advanced Art Disney’s Winnie The Tiny Dancer
1:00-2:45 PM 4:00-5:30 PM 4:00-5:30 PM 4:00-5:30 PM Pooh Kids 11:00-11:45 AM
4:00-5:30 PM
Disney’s Winnie Intro to Hip Hop Tiny Dancer Tap & Creative
The Pooh Kids 4:30-5:15 PM 4:15-5:00 PM Tap & Pre-Ballet Dance
4:00-5:30 PM 4:30-5:30 PM 12:00-12:45 PM
Hip Hop Upstream Arts
Creative Dance 5:15-6:15 PM 4:30-6:00 PM STARS Paint
4:15-5:00 PM Outside the Lines
Tap & Pre-Ballet 4:30-5:30 PM
Tap & Pre-Ballet 5:00-6:00 PM
5:00-6:00 PM Theatre Dance
5:30-6:30 PM
YOUTH Tutoring Center Tutoring Center Tutoring Center Tutoring Center
ENRICHMENT 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 10:00 AM-6:00 PM 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Cooking Creations STEM Challenge Rainbow Day Camp
4:30-5:15 PM 4:00 -4:45 PM Going Strong
3:20-4:00 PM
STARS Move to the
Beat The Secrets of
4:15-5:00 PM Magic
4:15-4:45 PM
Full STEAM Ahead
5:00 -5:45 PM The Secrets of
Magic
4:45-5:15 PM
STARS Move to the
Beat!
5:15-6:00 PM
YOUTH SPORTS Gym Games Mini Ninjas Home School Flag Football Clinic
& LEAGUES 4:15-5:00 PM 4:15-5:00 PM Physical Education 4:15-5:00 PM
and Swim
Ping Pong Volleyball Skills 1:00-3:00 PM Soccer Basics
4:15-5:00 PM 4:15-5:00 PM 4:15-5:00 PM
Baseball Clinic
Ping Pong Master Ninjas 4:15-5:00 PM Flag Football Basics
5:15-6:00 PM 4:15-5:00 PM 5:15-6:00 PM
Indoor Track
Sports Variety Volleyball Basics Running Soccer Clinic
5:15-6:00 PM 5:15-6:00 PM 4:15-5:00 PM 5:15-6:00 PM
Indoor Track
Running
5:15-6:00 PM
Basketball Basics
5:15-6:00 PM
PARENTS! Save the Date & Assemble Your Team
JCC Trivia Night • November 9 • 6:30 PM
Suggested team size 8-10 people. Saturday Night Live for kids in 1st-6th gr held on the same night.
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Education & Families
PARENT-CHILD CLASSES
חינוך ומשפחות
Morning parent child classes are inclusive for children of all abilities (S.T.A.R.S. friendly).
Baby Ballet
Adults and children 2 yrs-3 1/2 yrs
Baby Ballet is a first step in a dancer’s
journey. The curriculum includes props such
as scarves, spots and music which encourage
the children to learn music and dance
concepts in a warm and playful environment.
Instructor: Hannah Marquardt
Location: 1M50 - Yeladim Playroom
SESSION I
4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7
No class: 9/30
9:30-10:15 AM
MEM $44 / COMM $64
SESSION II
8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16
No class: 10/14, 10/21 Art for Lil Ones Movers and Shakers Yoga
9:30-10:15 AM Adults and children 18 mos–4 yrs Adults and children ages 3 mos-18 mos
MEM $88 / COMM $128 What can you create together? This parent/ What happens when Yoga combines with movers
There will be an open house on 12/9 at child art class facilitates creativity and play. and shakers? You get a class that encourages
5:00 PM In this art class you’ll have the chance to parents/caregivers to focus on themselves and
explore different kinds of art, projects and their kids. Learn breathing, stretching and how
styles. to incorporate yoga for little ones. There will
Baby Ballet 2
Instructor: Art teacher also be songs and props to establish a class that
Adults and children 3 1/2 yrs-4 1/2 yrs
Location: 1J16 Art Studio allows children to have a feeling of familiarity and
Baby Ballet 2 continues the basics of dance
SESSION I continuity each class. Please come ready to move!
with a target of older preschooler’s and
4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8 Instructor: Hannah Marquardt
those who have completed Baby Ballet 1.
No class: 10/1 Location: 1M50-Yeladim Playroom
Walking on the balance beam and basic ballet
positions will combine with props and music 9:30-10:15 AM SESSION I
to make the dancing experience one of fun MEM $44 / PTRN $22 / COMM $64 6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
and warmth. SESSION II No class: 10/9
Instructor: Hannah Marquardt 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17 9:30-10:15 AM
Location: 1M50 - Yeladim Playroom 9:30-10:15 AM MEM $66 / COMM $96
SESSION I MEM $88 / PTRN $44 / COMM $128 SESSION II
4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7 7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
No class: 9/30 Intro to Gymnastics No class: 11/27
10:20-11:05 AM Adults and children 2 yrs–4 yrs 9:30-10:15 AM
MEM $44 / COMM $64 We are excited to partner with Flips4All MEM $77 / COMM $112
SESSION II to offer Intro to Gymnastics. Is your child a
8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16 climber? Do they love to run and jump and Active Kids
No class: 10/14, 10/21 roll? This first gymnastics class incorporates Adults and children ages 2-4 1/2 yrs
10:20-11:05 AM songs, games and movement to teach basic This class is all about play! It’s structured play
MEM $88 / COMM $128 gymnastics skills. that reinforces large and small motor growth
Instructor: Flips 4 All and development. Through games, songs,
There will be an open house on 12/9 at Location: Yoga Studio dances and more children get to do what they
5:00 PM
SESSION I do best… move, play and have fun!
4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8 Instructor: Hannah Marquardt
No class: 10/1 Location: 1M50-Yeladim Playroom
10:20-11:00 AM SESSION I
MEM $48 / PTRN $24 / COMM $68 6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
SESSION II No class: 10/9
8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17 10:20-11:05 AM
10:20-11:00 AM MEM $66 / COMM $96
MEM $96 / PTRN $48 / COMM $136 SESSION II
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
No class: 11/27
10:20-11:05 AM
MEM $77 / COMM $112
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Gym with Lenny “T’nuah”
Adults and children 18 mos–2 1/2 yrs
T’nuah is Hebrew for movement and that’s
what this class is all about. Children will have
an opportunity to jump, climb, play games
and more while developing gross motor and
large muscle skills.
Instructor: Lenny Kass
Location: 2W45 - Family Gym
SESSION I
7 Fridays, Sep 13-Oct 25
9:15-9:55 AM
MEM $77 / COMM $112
SESSION II
7 Fridays, Nov 1- Dec 20
No class: 11/29
9:15-9:55 AM
Toddlin Tykes Jr.
MEM $77 / COMM $112
Adults and children 10 mos-3 yrs
This well-loved movement class is an
excellent opportunity for your child to use Advanced Gym with Lenny “T’nuah”
their natural energy to develop large muscle Adults and children 2 1/2–4 yrs
and gross motor skills through the use of T’nuah is Hebrew for movement and that’s
imaginative play, musical games, and more. what this class is all about. This advanced
Instructor: Lenny Kass class offers more independent activities
Location: 2W45 Family Gym which require less assistance.
Instructor: Lenny Kass
SESSION I Location: 2W45 - Family Gym
7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24
Family Fun
9:45-10:25 AM SESSION I
MEM $77 / COMM $112 7 Fridays, Sep 13-Oct 25
10:00-10:40 AM
SESSION II
7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19
MEM $77 / COMM $112
SESSION II
Nights
No class: 11/28
7 Fridays, Nov 1- Dec 20 Open to the Community
9:45-10:25 AM
MEM $77 / COMM $112 No class: 11/29
10:00-10:40 AM
Toddlin Tykes Sr.
MEM $77 / COMM $112 Saturday, December 7
Adults and children 2 yrs-5 yrs
Challah and Community
5:30-7:30 PM
Growing bodies aquire new skills in this
continuation of our well-loved movement Ages 3 mos-5 yrs Each Family Fun Night
classes featuring imaginative play, musical A chance each month to braid challah and holds a different
games, and more. meet special guests including Milwaukee’s
Instructor: Lenny Kass rabbis, cantors, and educators. Contact Rabbi surprise. There will
Location: 2W45 Family Gym Shari Shamah for more details be a movie night,
sshamah@jccmilwaukee.org 414-967-8229.
SESSION I Instructor: Rabbi Shari Shamah bounce house fun and
7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24
10:30-11:10 AM
Location: JCC Café swimming or music.
4 Fridays, Sept 20, Oct 11, Nov 15, Dec 13
MEM $77 / COMM $112 10:00 AM $8/family.
SESSION II FREE Food available for
7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19
No class: 11/28
purchase.
10:30-11:10 AM
MEM $77 / COMM $112
Family Fun Nights are a great
Parent-Child Swim Program chance to bring your kiddos to
Adults and children ages 6 mos - 3 yrs
the JCC for different adventures.
Find dates, times, and details on page 26
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PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT
חינוך ומשפחות
Children enrolled in Kids Only classes must be fully potty trained.
Yoga Yeladim Print Making Sports Fun/Hockey Combo
Ages 3-5 yrs Ages 3-5 yrs *STARS Friendly
The first part of the Yoga/Art combo stands Are you the next Warhol or Picasso? Print Ages 3-5 yrs
alone in this class that incorporates yoga with marbles, teabags, Legos and more. In In this combo option, your child will stay with
games, songs and activities, in an engaging, this class you will make and use your own Lenny for a beginning hockey class that will
Jewish-infused environment. Children learn homemade stamps. foster an interest in the game and teach basic
yoga poses, breathing practices, moral Instructor: Art Teacher skills.
behavior, how to meditate, and so much Location: 1J16 Art Studio Instructor: Lenny Kass
more through this unique high energy class. Location: 2W45 Family Gym
SESSION I
Instructor: Katie Reitman
4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7 SESSION I
Location: Yoga Studio
No class: 9/30 4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8
SESSION I 1:45-2:30 PM No class: 10/1
4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7 MEM $40 / PTRN $20 / COMM $60 1:00-2:30 PM
No class: 9/30 MEM $60 / COMM $80
SESSION II
1:00-1:45 PM SESSION II
8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16
MEM $40 / PTRN $20 / COMM $60 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17
No class: 10/14, 10/21
SESSION II 1:45-2:30 PM No class: 10/15, 10/17
8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16 MEM $80 / PTRN $40 / COMM $120 1:00-2:30 PM
No class: 10/14, 10/21 MEM $120 / COMM $160
1:00-1:45 PM Sports Fun
MEM $80 / PTRN $40 / COMM $120 Hockey
*STARS Friendly
Ages 4-5 yrs Ages 3-5 yrs
Yoga Yeladim / Art Combo This gym glass has a lot of the basics. Are you ready to win the Stanley Cup? This
Ages 3-5 yrs Throwing, catching, running, jumping all class is a beginnng Hockey class designed to
Children learn yoga poses, breathing appear in a variety of fun active games. teach the basics of stick and puck play.
practices, moral behaviors, how to meditate Instructor: Lenny Kass Instructor: Lenny Kass
and so much more with this unique high Location: 2W45 Family Gym Location: 2W45 Family Gym
energy class. Then, they’ll continue their SESSION I
SESSION I
creativity with Print Making where they can 4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8
4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8
become the next Picasso. No class: 10/1
No class: 10/1
Instructors: Katie Reitman and Art Teacher 1:45-2:30 PM
1:00-1:45 PM
Location: Yoga Studio / 1J16 Art Studio MEM $40 / COMM $60
MEM $40 / COMM $60
SESSION I SESSION II SESSION II
4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17
No class: 9/30 No class: 10/15, 10/17 No class: 10/15, 10/17
1:00-2:30 PM 1:00-1:45 PM 1:45-2:30 PM
MEM $60 / PTRN $30 / COMM $80 MEM $80 / COMM $120 MEM $80 / COMM $120
SESSION II
8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16
No class: 10/14, 10/21
1:00-2:30 PM
MEM $120 / PTRN $60 / COMM $160
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Ballet Tumbling Titans Moving Munchkins
Ages 3-5 yrs Ages 3-5 yrs Ages 3-5 yrs
An afternoon of pre-ballet and movement Tumbling class allows children to develop Who doesn’t want to run around and move
especially designed for new dancers. This gross motor skills, movement, creativity, on a Friday afternoon! This active class
class will teach the beginning fundamentals physical development, and body awareness. will have you kicking soccer balls, dribbling
needed for ballet. A chance to leap, spin and This class is a partnership with Flips 4 All and basketballs and playing all sorts of fun
plie during the afternoon. is taught by a certified Gymnastics instructor. running games.
Instructor: Kate Zimmermann In Partnership with Flips 4 All. Instructors: Michelle Peltz
Location: 1M50-Yeladim Playroom Instructor: Flips 4 All Location: Family Gym
Location: 2W45-Family Gym SESSION I
SESSION I
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23 SESSION I 7 Fridays, Sep 13-Oct 25
No class: 10/9 7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24 1:00-1:45 PM
1:00-1:45 PM 1:00-1:45 PM MEM $70 / COMM $105
MEM $60 / COMM $90 MEM $70 / PTRN $35 / COMM $100 SESSION II
SESSION II SESSION II 7 Fridays, Nov 1- Dec 20
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18 7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19 No class: 11/29
No class: 11/27 No class: 11/28 1:00-1:45 PM
1:00-1:45 PM 1:00-1:45 PM MEM $70 / COMM $105
MEM $70 / COMM $105 MEM $70 / PTRN $35 / COMM $100
There will be an open house on 12/18 at Moving Munchkins / Art Combo
5:00 PM Tumbling / LEGO Combo Ages 3-5 yrs
Ages 3-5 yrs This combo class allows children to burn off
Tumbling class allows children to develop some energy in Moving Munchkins, then tap
Ballet / Art Combo into their creative side with Painting in the
gross motor skills, movement, creativity,
Ages 3-5 yrs Art Studio.
physical development, and body awareness.
A perfect afternoon for those “non-nappers”. Instructor: Michelle Peltz & Art Teacher
After gym time, children will build with
Dance your way from Ballet to Eco Art. Location: Family Gym / Art Studio
LEGOS to learn concepts such as numbers,
Instructor: Art Teacher / Kate Zimmermann
sorting and colors. SESSION I
Location: Yeladim Playroom / Art Studio
Instructors: Flips 4 All / Tami Kent 7 Fridays, Sep 13-Oct 25
SESSION I Locations: Family Gym and Yeladim Playroom 1:00-2:30 PM
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23 MEM $105 / PTRN $53 / COMM $140
SESSION I
No class: 10/9
7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24 SESSION II
1:00-2:30 PM
1:00-2:30 PM 7 Fridays, Nov 1- Dec 20
MEM $90 / PTRN $45 / COMM $120
MEM $105 / PTRN $53 / COMM $140 No class: 11/29
SESSION II 1:00-2:30 PM
SESSION II
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18 MEM $105 / PTRN $53 / COMM $140
7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19
No class: 11/27
No class: 11/28
1:00-2:30 PM
1:00-2:30 PM Painting
MEM $105 / PTRN $53 / COMM $140
MEM $105 / PTRN $53 / COMM $140 Ages 3-5 yrs
Who doesn’t love an afternoon with a
ECO Art paintbrush? Did you know you can paint
Ages 3-5 yrs
LEGO Builders
Ages 3-5 yrs with more than just brushes? This beginning
Taking care of the environment is a great skill paint class is a chance to explore your innner
Get your building skills ready. This Lego class
to learn at a young age. Did you know you painter.
not only teaches patterns, counting, shapes
could help the world by creating art out of Instructor: Art Teacher
and numbers but will also harness your child’s
various things in the enviroment? Location: 1J16 Art Studio
inner master builder.
Instructor: Art Teacher
Instructor: Tami Kent SESSION I
Location: 1J16 Art Studio
Location: 1M50-Yeladim Playroom 7 Fridays, Sep 13-Oct 25
SESSION I 1:45-2:30 PM
SESSION I
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23 MEM $70 / PTRN $35 / COMM $105
7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24
No class: 10/9
1:45-2:30 PM SESSION II
1:45-2:30 PM
MEM $70 / PTRN $35 / COMM $105 7 Fridays, Nov 1- Dec 20
MEM $60 / PTRN $30 / COMM $90
No class: 11/29
SESSION II
SESSION II 1:45-2:30 PM
7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18 MEM $70 / PTRN $35 / COMM $105
No class: 11/28
No class: 11/27
1:45-2:30 PM
1:45-2:30 PM
MEM $70 / PTRN $35 / COMM $105
MEM $70 / PTRN $35 / COMM $105
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for kids in K4 – 6th grade
Before School Care 7:00 – 9:00 AM
After School Care 3:00 – 6:00 PM (5:30 PM Fridays)
We know how hard it is to find before and after school options
that make everyone happy. Parents want their children to be safe
and engaged, while kids just want to hang out with their friends and
have fun. Kids Center strikes that perfect balance.
With access to the gym, pool, art room, and theater, kids can take
everything from swim lessons to sports, arts, and STEM classes. There
are also plenty of opportunities to just be a kid and play with friends outside and inside. A dedicated, supervised homework room
keeps kids on track for school success and allows your family to enjoy a more peaceful evening at home.
Kids Center’s team of retired teachers, college students, and youth professionals partner with parents to help their children build
confidence, resilience, responsibility, and competence while always having the children’s safety and well-being as a top priority.
Register for Fall at jccmilwaukee.org/kidscenter
After School Transportation Pre-Teen Lounge
Hebrew School Transportation for 2nd 7th grade Open 3:00-6:00 PM (5:30 PM Fridays)
JCC Transportation without care for JCC members ages 9+
for JCC members ages 9+
Unable to find a carpool? Kids Center offers daily van service from
A great space to do homework, hang out, and
many of the area public and private schooIs for member kids 9 and
have fun. Stop by our spot on the 2nd floor of the
older who need a place to hang out in the afternoon or for children
JCC!
who need a ride to their synagogue for Hebrew School.
Vacation Days
9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Early care 7-9AM • Late care 3-6PM (5:30 PM Fridays)
When school is out, we are in! The Vacation Days team plans field trips and activities for Winter Break, Spring Break,
and other full and half days off at the schools we serve. Contact Ronna Ruffin to join the Kids Center email list and get
notifications of upcoming dates.
WINTER BREAK VACATION DAYS
December 23 - January 3
no Big Chill 12/25 / 1/1
For kids in K4-6th grade
Field trips • Swimming • Friends
Registration opens in November
Learn more at jccmilwaukee.org/kidscenter
Contact Ronna Ruffin, Youth Program Director
414-967-8218 • rruffin@jccmilwaukee.org
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OPEN FOR COMMUNITY REGISTRATION
Make the Team!
Youth Sports Mini Ninjas
Ages 4-6 yrs
Youth Sports programs are made In our new JCC Mini Ninja program, kids
Private Sport Lessons
will compete in all kinds of fun, physical
Private Sport lessons are a great way for possible through a generous grant challenges. There will be non-stop action
a child to enhance their sport skills to from the JCC Sherwood Temkin from obstacle courses to progressive relays
make their team. We offer lessons for
Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Baseball,
Youth Sports Endowment Fund. and team-based competitions.
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff
Soccer, and Dance. In addition, we offer
Location: Marcus Gym / Family Gym
semiprivate lessons with 2 – 3 children
Gym Games SESSION I
(please note that we do not match
Ages 4-6 yrs 4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8
children up for semi-private lessons). All
Not sure what to play? How about a No class: 10/1
lessons are ½ hr sessions.
different game each class? Gym games 4:15-5:00 PM
Instructor: Specified Sports Coach
will introduce a new game to the class each MEM $36 / COMM $44
Location: Marcus Gym / Athletic Fields
week. Be ready for something new and
challenging each week! Classes may use SESSION II
Lesson package options:
either the gym or sports fields depending on 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17
Private Lessons MEM COMM the weather. 4:15-5:00 PM
1 lesson $25 $35 Instructor: Youth Sports Staff MEM $72 / COMM $88
Buy in Bulk & receive a discount! Location: Marcus Gym
3 lessons $73 $101 Volleyball Basics
6 lessons $143 $200 SESSION I
Ages 4-6 yrs
12 lessons $270 $378 4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7
Its all about learning the basics. Particpants
No class: 9/30
Semi-Private Lessons (per participant) will be introduced to the basic rules and
4:15-5:00 PM
MEM COMM strategy fo volleyball. They will work on
MEM $36 / COMM $44
1 lesson $12.50 $17.50 bumping, setting, and serving through drills
3 lessons $36 $50.50 SESSION II and game play!
6 lessons $71 $100 8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16 Instructors: Youth Sports Staff
12 lessons $135 $189 4:15-5:00 PM Location: Marcus Gym
MEM $72 / COMM $88
SESSION I
To Schedule a private lesson, please 4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8
contact Brandon Hortman, Recreation No class: 10/1
Director at bhortman@jccmilwaukee.org 5:15-6:00 PM
or 414-967-8174. MEM $36 / COMM $44
Private Lesson Packages can be SESSION II
purchased through the Recreation 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17
Department Office or at either of our 5:15-6:00 PM
customer service desks. MEM $72 / COMM $88
Lesson packages MUST be purchased
prior to first lesson.
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Basketball Basics Indoor Track Running
חינוך ומשפחות
Ages 4-6 yrs Love to run? Looking to utilize the track? This
A skill based class for kids looking to learn class is designed to introduce your child to
the game, develop the fundamentals, and indoor track running. Participants will work
discover the love for the game! Teamwork on a combination of running skills such as
and sportsmanship will be taught during this sprints, distance running, and relays as well
fun format which includes plenty of game as learn how to correctly stretch, warm up,
like play! and cool down! *Upon completion of this
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff class, participants will become part of our
Location: Marcus Gym youth track stars and will be allowed access
to the track access at all times!
SESSION I
Instructors: Youth Sport Coaches
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
Location: Marcus Track
No class: 10/9
5:15-6:00 PM AGES 4-6 YRS
MEM $54 / COMM $66 SESSION I
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
SESSION II
Ping Pong No class: 10/9
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
Table tennis, also known as ping-pong, is 4:15-5:00 PM
No class: 11/27
a sport in which two or four players hit a MEM $54 / COMM $66
5:15-6:00 PM
MEM $63 / COMM $77 lightweight ball back and forth across a table SESSION II
using small rackets. Will Focus on hand- eye 7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
coordination, Teamwork, and different No class: 11/27
Soccer Basics
strokes techniques. 4:15-5:00 PM
Ages 4-6 yrs
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff MEM $63 / COMM $77
Join your friends and learn to play the worlds
Location: Marcus Gym
game! All classes will have detailed, age- AGES 7-10 YRS
appropriate instruction in both offensive AGES 4-6 YRS SESSION I
and defensive skills. Teamwork and SESSION I 6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
sportsmanship will be taught during this 4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7 No class: 10/9
fun format which includes plenty of games! No class: 9/30 5:15-6:00 PM
Arrive ready to listen and learn a great game! 5:15-6:00 PM MEM $54 / COMM $66
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff MEM $36 / COMM $44
SESSION II
Location: Marcus Gym SESSION II 7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
SESSION I 8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16 No class: 11/27
7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24 No class: 10/14, 10/21 5:15-6:00 PM
4:15-5:00 PM 5:15-6:00 PM MEM $63 / COMM $77
MEM $63 / COMM $77 MEM $72 / COMM $88
SESSION II AGES 7-12 YRS Sports Variety
7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19 SESSION I Ages 7-10 yrs
No class: 11/28 4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7 Not sure what sport to play? How about a
4:15-5:00 PM No class: 9/30 different sport or game each class? Sports
MEM $63 / COMM $77 4:15-5:00 PM of all Sorts will introduce a new sport to the
MEM $36 / COMM $44 class each week. Team sports and other
Flag Football Basics SESSION II recreational games are included in this
Ages 4-6 yrs 8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16 exciting program. Be ready for something
Practice time includes offensive and No class: 10/14, 10/21 new and challenging each week! Classes may
defensive skills and positions; as well as, 4:15-5:00 PM use either the gym or sports fields depending
teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship. MEM $72 / COMM $88 on the weather.
Indoor games will be included. SESSION I
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff Home School Physical Education and 4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7
Location: Athletic Fields / Marcus Gym No class: 9/30
Swim
SESSION I Ages 4-15 yrs 5:15-6:00 PM
7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24 Every child needs more physical education MEM $36 / COMM $44
5:15-6:00 PM and every child should learn how to swim. SESSION II
MEM $63 / COMM $77 Join our Home School Physical Education 8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16
SESSION II program and you will receive both! No class: 10/14, 10/21
7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19 Participants will separated up into three age 5:15-6:00 PM
No class: 11/28 groups; 4-7, 8-11, and 12-15 with age specific MEM $72 / COMM $88
5:15-6:00 PM curriculum for each group.
MEM $63 / COMM $77 Instructors: Youth Sports Staff
Location: Marcus Gym & Peck Aquatic Center
13 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Dec 18
No class: 10/9, 11/27
1:00-3:00 PM
1st Child: MEM $110 / COMM $143
2nd and 3rd Child: MEM $55 / COMM $72
4th Child or More: Free
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Volleyball Skills Basketball Clinic
חינוך ומשפחות
Ages 7-12 yrs Ages 7-10 yrs
Learn how to Pass, Set, Spike, Dig and Serve Looking to harness your true basketball
your way to Victory! potential? This class will help you focus
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff on the fundamentals: dribbling, passing,
Location: Marcus Gym shooting, and overall game strategy.
SESSION I Instructors: Youth Sports Staff
4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8 Location: Marcus Gym
No class: 10/1 SESSION I
4:15-5:00 PM 6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
MEM $36 / COMM $44 No class: 10/9
SESSION II 4:15-5:00 PM
8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17 MEM $54 / COMM $66
4:15-5:00 PM SESSION II
MEM $72 / COMM $88 7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
No class: 11/27
Master Ninjas 4:15-5:00 PM Soccer Clinic
Ages 7-10 yrs MEM $63 / COMM $77 Ages 7-12 yrs
The JCC Master Ninja program is created Join your friends and learn to play the worlds
to give kids a fun approach to fitness game! All classes will have detailed, age-
Flag Football Clinic
as they work on strength, conditioning, appropriate instruction in both offensive
Ages 7-10 yrs
flexibility, problem solving, team work, and and defensive skills. Teamwork and
Practice time includes offensive and
coordination as they overcome obstacles sportsmanship will be taught during this
defensive skills and positions; as well as,
designed for their skill levels. fun format which includes plenty of games!
teamwork, cooperation and sportsmanship.
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff Arrive ready to listen and learn a great game!
Indoor games will be included.
Location: Marcus Gym / Outdoors Instructors: Youth Sports Staff
Instructors: Youth Sports Staff
Location: Marcus Gym
SESSION I Location: Athletic Fields / Marcus Gym
4 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Oct 8 SESSION I
SESSION I
No class: 10/1 7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24
7 Thursdays, Sep 12-Oct 24
5:15-6:00 PM 5:15-6:00 PM
4:15-5:00 PM
MEM $36 / COMM $44 MEM $63 / COMM $77
MEM $63 / COMM $77
SESSION II SESSION II
SESSION II
8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17 7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19
7 Thursdays, Oct 31-Dec 19
5:15-6:00 PM No class: 11/28
No class: 11/28
MEM $72 / COMM $88 5:15-6:00 PM
4:15-5:00 PM
MEM $63 / COMM $77
MEM $63 / COMM $77
UWM College for Kids
Youth Enrichment
The JCC is proud to partner with UWM
NEW! Wednesday Early Release
College for Kids to offer these 2 fall classes.
Instructors: UWM College for Kids Rainbow Day Camp Going Strong
Location: 1M50-Yeladim Playroom Ages 4-6 yrs
Don’t want summer to end? It doesn’t
STEM Challenge Full STEAM Ahead have to. Join Lenny for this special early
K5-2nd grd 3rd-5th grd release Wednesday class that brings RDC
Put your engineering mind to the test as Students will be challenged weekly to to you! Classes vary week-to-week and are
we work to complete daily challenges to engage in hands-on learning in Science, guaranteed to let your summer fun carry you
expand our knowledge in the areas of Technology, Engineering, Arts and all through the school year!
Science, Technology, and Math. Can you Mathematics. Each class the students will Instructor: Lenny Kass
build a house to protect the Three Little interact in exciting thematic learning that Location: Family Gym
Pigs? How many cups can you stack in the includes; Lego Robotics, Chemical Art, SESSION I
Seuss hat challenge? Come join in and find Coding, and Design Squad Engineering. 6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
out how things work through fun, hands- Together the students will take their No class: 10/9
on projects! educational experience full STEAM 3:20-4:00 PM
SESSION I ahead!. MEM $65 / COMM $95
3 Tuesdays, Sep 10-24 SESSION I SESSION II
4:00-4:45 PM 3 Tuesdays, Sep 10-24 7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
MEM $33 / PTRN $22 / COMM $48 5:00-5:45 PM No class: 11/27
SESSION II MEM $33 / PTRN $22 / COMM $48 3:20-4:00 PM
8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17 SESSION II MEM $76 / COMM $111
4:00-4:45 PM 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17
MEM $88 / PTRN $60 / COMM $128 5:00-5:45 PM
MEM $88 / PTRN $60 / COMM $128
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The Secrets of Magic
Youth Arts All Things Paper
חינוך ומשפחות
Ages 7-10 yrs Ages 4-8 yrs
Learn the secrets of magic with the one Experience the versability of paper. Make
and only Lenny Kass. Toward the end of Clay Creations your own paper. Made seed paper and plant
session 2, magicians will perform at the JCC Ages 4-8 yrs it too! What else can you do with paper?
Community Wide Hanukkah celebration the This popular clay class returns! Your artist There’s paper hats, sculptures and even
following week. will use a variety of materials; Crayola Magic, magic with paper mobius strips!
Instructor: Lenny Kass oil based clay, and earthen clay to sculpt their Instructor: Art Teacher
Location: 1M50-Yeladim Playroom creations. Location: 1J16 Art Studio
Instructor: Art Teacher
AGES 4-6 YRS SESSION I
Location: 1J16 Art Studio
SESSION I 3 Tuesdays, Sep 10-Sep 24
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23 SESSION I No class: 10/1, 10/8
No class: 10/9 4 Mondays, Sep 9-Oct 7 4:00-5:30 PM
4:15-4:45 PM No class: 9/30 MEM $48 / PTRN $24 / COMM $63
MEM $54 / COMM $84 4:00-5:30 PM SESSION II
MEM $64 / PTRN $32 / COMM $84 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17
SESSION II
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18 SESSION II No class: 10/15, 10/22
No class: 11/27 8 Mondays, Oct 28-Dec 16 4:00-5:30 PM
4:15-4:45 PM No class: 10/14, 10/21 MEM $128 / PTRN $64 / COMM $168
MEM $63 / COMM $98 4:00-5:30 PM
MEM $128 / PTRN $64 / COMM $168 Advanced Art
AGES 7-10 YRS
SESSION I Ages 8-12 yrs
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23 This workshop style class is designed for
No class: 10/9 art enthusiasts who want to further their
4:45-5:15 PM art skills, and have to experiment, play and
MEM $54 / COMM $84 create with different mediums. Areas of
interest could include clay, drawing, jewelry
SESSION II making, painting, cartooning, and more.
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18 Instructor: Art Teacher
No class: 11/27 Location: 1J16 Art Studio
4:45-5:15 PM
MEM $63 / COMM $98 SESSION I
6 Wednesdays, Sep 11-Oct 23
No class: 10/9
4:00-5:30 PM
MEM $96 / PTRN $48 / COMM $126
SESSION II
7 Wednesdays, Oct 30-Dec 18
No class: 11/27
4:00-5:30 PM
MEM $112 / PTRN $74 / COMM $147
Required parent meeting on Thursday, 9/12,
5:00 PM
Instructor: Felice Leib
Instructor: Terri Stevens
Location: Ritz Theater
Mondays & Thursdays, Sep 12- Nov 21
Disney’s Winnie The Pooh No class: 9/30, 10/14, 10/21
4:00-5:30 PM
Kids MEM $270 / PTRN $270 / F $295
Children’s theater programming
is made possible through a
1st-5th grds generous grant from the Robyn
PERFORMANCES: Temkin Family Theater and School
Disney’s Winnie the Pooh Kids welcomes audiences
Sunday, November 24 at 3:00 PM in the Ritz Endowment Fund
to the Hundred Acre Wood, where Winnie the
Theater
Pooh is once again in search of honey. Along the
Dress rehearsal at noon for performers.
way, he meets his pals Tigger, Piglet, Rabbit and
All participants will receive 2 free tickets.
Owl and Christopher Robin. Come join in the fun as
we put together this musical. All children will have
a role and will receive a script and CD to keep. The For more information contact Ronna Ruffin, Director of Youth
first rehearsal will be an audition for parts. Programs at rruffin@jccmilwaukee.org or 414-967-8218.
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Education & Families
STARS Paint Outside the Lines
חינוך ומשפחות
Ages 10-40 yrs
This class will allow all students to
become artists. Using music, multisensory
Adaptive Swim Lessons integration, and individualized instruction,
1st-12th Grades we will engage each student in developing
positive self-esteem and expression.
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Individualized education will also allow our
continuing artist to flourish in their arts
STARS Family Resource Center Cooking Creations education.
Provides academic guidance and support Ages 8-18 yrs Instructor: Sarah McCutchoen
to parents who are seeking help with This class will help your child learn about Location: Art Room 1J16
their child. The goal is to enable parents making healthy choices, while having fun 8 Thursdays, Oct 3-Nov 21
to advocate for their child by having a preparing take home dishes, snacks and other 4:30-5:30 PM
thorough understanding of their child’s goodies. Our classes are fun, safe and teach MEM $112 / COMM $128
individual situation and the resources kids how to make healthy food choices. Our
available in the community. goal is to make your kids more independent
To schedule an appointment contact Jody in the kitchen and help prep meals with you.
Margolis jmargolis@jccmilwaukee.org or Instructors: Jody Margolis & Sarah Upstream Arts
414-967-8206. McCutcheon Join us for two classes with Upstream
Location: Yeladim Room Arts that highlight the art of social
6 Mondays, Sep 9-Nov 4 skills. Participants will gain hands-on
Tutoring Center experience using the arts as a tool for
Ages 3-21 Yrs No class: 9/30, 10/14, 10/21
4:30-5:15 PM positive self expression in everyday life.
Tutoring Center is for kids pre k-8 grade who
MEM $96 / COMM $108 The Sunday class includes a component
need academic assistance in one or more
of STARS specialty classes by offering a
subject areas. We specialize in organizational
movement, drumming or music class.
skills which is often the foundation to STARS Move to the Beat Instructor: Jody Margolis
academic success. Staffed by qualifed, Ages 8-21 yrs
experience special eduactors and assistants. Build coordination and gross motor skills AGES 12 YRS & UP
Instructor: Sarah McCutcheon while having the opportunity to play Location: Community Hall B
Monday-Thursday, Sep 9-Dec 20 fun instruments. This class will include a Wednesday, Oct 30
10:00 AM-6:00 PM multisensory framework focusing on dance, 4:30-6:00 PM
MEM $35 / COMM $45 music and movement. MEM $30 / COMM $35
To schedule a session contact Jody Margolis, Instructors: Lauren Schell and Sarah AGES 6 YRS & UP
414-967-8206 or jmargolis@jccmilwaukee.org McCutcheon Location: 2J30
Location: Studio A Sunday, Nov 3
STARS Personal Training for Kids 8 Tuesdays, Oct 29-Dec 17 1:00-2:45 PM
Ages 5-12 yrs 4:15-5:00 PM MEM $30 / COMM $35
Develop and increase gross motor skills. Kids MEM $112 / COMM $128
will have fun while learning fundamental core
skills.
Instructor: Sarah McCutcheon
Location: Gym and Track
An Inclusive Community for All
Monday-Thursday Sep 9-Dec 20
Per Hour: MEM $35 / COMM $45
Special Needs Chaverim STARS FAMILY RESOURCE
The Special Needs Chaverim Club offers CENTER
To schedule an appointment contact Jody
social, recreational, educational and Judaic The STARS Family Resource Center
Margolis, jmargolis@jccmilwaukee.org or
programs for adults with developmental provides academic guidance and support
414-967-8206.
disabilities throughout the year. Programs to parents who are seeking help with their
are designed to provide members an child in public and private schools. The
STARS Personal Training for Young opportunity to make friends and develop goal for this center is to enable parents
Adults both physically and socially in a warm, to advocate for their child by having a
Ages 13-40 yrs caring environment. For more information, thorough understanding of their child’s
Teens will learn how to use the fitness contact Sarah McCutcheon, 414-967-8198, individual situation and the resources that
equipment, develop a training plan and work smccutcheon@jccmilwaukee.org. are available in the community.
with a qualified instructor to build a tailor-
JCC offers an inclusive environment for
made program. SPECIAL NEEDS children with special needs.
Instructor: Sarah McCutcheon MEMBERSHIP We welcome the opportunity for children
Location: Gym and Track JCC fitness membership may be purchased with special needs to participate in
Monday-Thursday, Sep 9-Dec 20 by special needs individuals. The member the variety of children’s classes listed
Per Hour: MEM $35 / COMM $45 must be accompanied by a caregiver when throughout this program guide.
To schedule an appointment contact Jody participating in JCC activities. Caregiver
Margolis, jmargolis@jccmilwaukee.org or admission will be included at no additional For more information, and to sign up for
414-967-8206. fee. For more information, please contact Sunday STARS, STARS friendly classes
our Membership Team at 414-964-4444. and the Tutoring Center, contact JCC
Special Needs Director, Jody Margolis
jmargolis@jccmilwaukee.org or
414-967-8206
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