Family Programs

Sunday Fundays Something for everyone! Parents work out, shoot hoops, or enjoy a yoga workshop. Little ones play or snooze in child care. Elementary-age kids dive into special activities, crafts, and games. 5th-8th graders try something new in one-time workshops. Teens meet up with friends to play Wii in the teen lounge. What more could you ask for? (Call or check our online calendar for activity details and supply fees.)

Dates: Sundays, January 15, February 19, and April 15
Time: 1:30-3pm
Ages: Child care 3months-6years, Elementary 6-10, Middle school workshops grades 5-8, must be 10+ to be unsupervised in teen lounge
Cost: Elementary activities and 5th-8th grade workshops: $5-$15 supply fee
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Parents Night Out/Kids Night Out Parents get a night on the town and kids get a night of activities and games with their friends – it’s a win-win! Cheese pizza will be served. Must pre-register at least 48 hours in advance.

Dates and times:

Saturday, January 28, 6:30-9pm

Saturday, February 11, 6:30-9pm (Special movie night! Participants enjoy the spring movie series’ showing of Gnomeo and Juliet)

Saturday, March 10, 7-9:30pm

Ages: 4-10
Cost: Member - 1 child $25, each additional child $5; Potential
Members - 1 child $35, each additional child $10.
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Spring Movie Series Bring the whole crew for family-friendly flicks on the big screen. We’ll bring the popcorn!

Dates, times, and movies:

Saturday, January 7, 6:00pm - Up

Saturday, February 11, 6:45pm - Gnomeo and Juliet (Optional Parent’s Night Out! See above for details and pricing)

Saturday, March 3, 7pm - Mary Poppins

Thursday, May 10, 6pm - Cars

Ages: All ages with adult supervision
Cost: Members – FREE; Potential Members - $10 per family
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

BRIDGES Sensational Sundays Come for the fun of it. Enjoy crafts, music, games, fitness activities, and light snacks. Each Sunday event will focus on a theme and will include a variety of activities. All activities are designed to suit a range of interests and abilities. “Buddies” will be on hand to make sure that every participant succeeds and has an enjoyable recreational experience. Family
members are welcome.

BRIDGES is a JCC initiative that provides social, recreational, educational, and cultural programs and activities for individuals with special needs and their families in a welcoming Jewish setting.

Dates: Once a month on Sunday afternoons; specific dates TBD
Ages: All ages welcome
Time: 2-4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Debbie Zoller at 354-4922

Bubbes and Zaydes The JCC and JFS are seeking those interested in a pilot project matching families and older adults in our community. Families will be matched with a “Bubbe” or “Zayde” (grandmother or grandfather) to get together for a Shabbat dinner, a walk, a cooking session, a school play, or anything else you want to do! JCC/JFS staff will make matches based on interests and will be available for ideas and support. Looking for families and older adults willing to make a 6-month commitment of 2-3 times per month or 2-4 hours per month.

For more information, contact:
Madeline Seltman or Margaret McWilliams

School’s Out Camps School’s Out, J’s in! Crafts, games, songs, cooking… All the fun of Camp Shelanu, all year round! Pre-registration required 48 hours in advance.

Dates: Monday, January 16; Monday, February 20; Thursday-Friday March 15-16; Friday-Friday, April 6-13
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm. Extended care: 7:30am-5:30pm
Ages: Grades K-5
Cost: Member - $40 per day; Potential Member - $55 per day; $12 extended care
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354- 4948

Teen Programming

College Center Series Each monthly session in this series will educate high school students and their families about applying to, selecting, and transitioning to college. Topics include standardized test preparation, an insider’s look at the admissions process, choosing the college that fits you best, Jewish life on campus, and transitioning to college life.

Dates: Sundays, January 8, February 12, March 11, April 15, and May 20
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: High school students and families
Cost: Member – Free; Potential Member - $10 per family
Contact: Jessie Zaleon at 354-4944

Teen Committee Meeting Haven’t seen the programming that you were hoping to get from the JCC? Come tell us about it! We want this to be YOUR JCC, so let us know what you’d like to see! Have great ideas, but can’t make it to the meeting? Call, email, or Facebook Jessie to let us know what you think!

Ages, Dates, and Times: 5th-8th grade – Sunday, January 8, 2-3:30pm; 9th-12th grade – Sunday, January 22, 3:30-5pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Jessie Zaleon at 354-4944

Annual Teen Ski Trip This year’s ski trip will be an overnight in Banner Elk, NC! We’ll leave Sunday morning, ski Sunday afternoon and evening, ski all day Monday, and return Monday night. Cost includes bus transportation, three meals, lodging, ski rental, and lift fees for the trip. Space is limited, so register soon! All participants must pre-register by Wednesday, January 4.

Date: January 15-16
Times: 8am on Sunday, January 15 – 10pm on Monday, January 16
Ages: 7th-12th grade
Cost: Member - $295; Potential Member - $330. Families sending more than one teen will receive $25 off the cost of each additional registration after the first.
Contact: Jessie Zaleon at 354-4944

Teen Dances Join us for dancing, a DJ, open gym, and snacks. Be sure to dress according to the theme – prizes will be given away for the best outfits at each dance!

Dates, Times, Ages, and Themes:

5th-8th grade – Saturday, February 11, 7-10pm – Welcome to the Jungle (Wear your best animal print!)
7th-10th grade – Saturday, March 17, 8-11pm – Red Carpet Evening (Dress like your favorite celebrity!)
9th-12th grade – Saturday, April 28, 9-11:30pm – Black and White (Dress to impress in only black and white!)

Cost: Member - $10; Potential Member - $15
Contact: Jessie Zaleon at 354-4944

J-Serve J-Serve is the International Day of Jewish Youth Service. This year, it’s also Earth Day. Join us as we come together as a community to celebrate and honor these two days. Interested in helping to plan our J-Serve community projects? Contact Jessie to find out how you can be involved!

Date: Sunday, April 22
Time: TBD
Ages: 5th-12th grade
Cost: Free
Contact: Jessie Zaleon at 354-4944

Panim el Panim Panim el Panim (face to face) is a 4-day seminar in Washington, DC, where teens explore today’s hottest issues with leading experts and outstanding Jewish educators. The seminar culminates with a trip to lobby Members of Congress about the issues that teens care about most. Panim el Panim integrates Jewish values with political action and community service. This program is a partnership between the Levin JCC and Community Midrasha.

Dates: March 25-28
Ages: 10th-12th graders
Cost: TBD
Contact: Jessie Zaleon at 354-4944

Babysitting Course This American Red Cross course is designed to provide youth who are planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly give care for infants and children. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills; learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and other safe and help children behave;
and learn about basic care and basic first aid.

Dates/Times:

Monday, January 16 – 8:30am-3:30pm
Sunday, February 12 – 12:30-7:30pm
Sunday, March 18 – 12:30-7:30pm

Ages: 11-15 years old
Cost: Members - $60; Potential Members - $75
Contact: Matti Svoboda /a> at 354-4935

Child/Infant CPR and First Aid for Babysitters This American Red Cross course is for students who have already completed the ARC Babysitting Course within the past year. During this class participants will expand on the basic safety skills taught in the Babysitting Course and learn how to provide more advanced care, including CPR, until advanced medical care arrives. Students will receive a Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Certification that is valid for two years.

Dates: Sunday, February 26
Ages: 11-15 years old
Time: 1-5pm
Cost: Members - $55; Potential Members - $70
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935

Babysitting Spring Break Camp During this three day camp, participants will go through the American Red Cross Babysitting course and complete Child/Infant CPR and First Aid Certifications.

Dates: Tuesday-Thursday, April 10-12)
Ages: 11-15 years old
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm daily
Cost: Members - $130; Potential Members - $150
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935

In the Kitchen Cooking Class: Vegetarian Family Meal Learn to prepare a vegetarian meal that you can make and serve for your family at home. Volunteer and Organizer Michelle Shrott will show us how rewarding it can be to make a fresh and interesting meal to share. No experience necessary. This hands-on class takes place in the JCC kitchen. Please dress for cooking. Enrollment for each class is limited to just 6 students. Pre-registration required at least 48 hours in advance.

Date: Sunday, April 15
Time: 2pm-4pm
Ages: 11-13
Cost: $25
Contact: Susan Levy at 354-4959

Youth Enrichment Classes

Afterschool enrichment classes will run for three 6-week sessions:
Session 1: January 9-February 16
Session 2: February 20-March 29
Session 3: April 16-May 24

Youth Hoops Basketball Fundamentals Youth Hoops has been delivering basketball instruction for over 15 years. Clinics are based on a comprehensive course curriculum that focuses on either Ball Handling or Shooting and includes passing, one-on-one defense, footwork, screening and rebounding. Each week, participants develop individual and team skills through stations, drills, and “controlled play.” Register directly at www.youthhoops.com.

Dates: Mondays during sessions 2 (Ball Handling) and 3 (Shooting)
Time: 4-5:30pm
Ages: Grades 3-8
Cost: $139; Members- contact Aaron for coupon code for $20 off registration
Contact: Aaron Stern at 354-4942

Ballet Classes include exercises at the barre and center while building strength, posture, and musicality. Taught by Legacy Studios with the American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum. Suitable for continuing students from fall 2011 and beginners.

Dates: Thursdays during sessions 1, 2, and 3
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Ages: Grades K-2
Cost: Member- $70; Potential Member- $85
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Aerial Dance Students learn to “fly” on fabric drapes, learning technique and building strength. Students work close to the ground in a safe, supportive environment. No experience necessary. Legacy Studios.

Dates: Wednesdays during sessions 1, 2, and 3
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Ages: Grades 3-5
Cost: Member- $85; Potential Member- $100
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Afterschool of Rock Have you ever dreamed of becoming a rock star? Do you like dressing up? Singing? Here’s your chance! The group will choose a song, assemble props and costumes, and film and edit a video. Families are invited at the end of the final class for the video’s world premiere! Directed by Sam Stern, starring...YOU!

Dates: Mondays during sessions 1 and 3
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: Grades 3-5
Cost: Member- $65; Potential Member- $80
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Martial Arts These classes teach the mixed martial art of Kajukenbo, blending punching, kicking, grappling and escrima (Filipino stick and knife fighting) blended into a holistic martial arts experience. Classes are open to children grades K-2 and 3-5 and their families. In these classes, your child will learn valuable self-defense techniques while gaining self-discipline, improving self-confidence and getting in a great workout. This class is the central location for the Tactical Kung Fu and Mixed Martial Arts children’s program —more information on the school and its instructors can be found at www.tkfmma.com.

Dates: Mondays and/or Fridays at 4-5pm - grades K-2
Mondays 5-6pm and/or Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm - grades 3-5
During sessions 1, 2, and 3
Ages: Grades K-5
Cost: Member - $60 for 1 day/week, $105 for 2 days/week;
Potential Member - $65 for 1 day/week, $115 for 2 days/week
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Art Sampler Kids earn a Masters in Fun Arts in this class designed for art exploration. Each session revolves around a theme and covers several types of media over the six weeks - drawing, painting, collage, and so much more!

Dates: Mondays during session 1
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: Grades K-2
Cost: Member- $65; Potential Member- $80. Includes supplies.
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Pottery Local potter David Gould of Good Earth Pottery allows each student to design and create their own unique project at their appropriate level, while providing demonstrations and expert instruction on various handbuilding techniques. Cost includes one block of clay, glaze, firings, and use of necessary tools. All levels welcome. Limited to 6-7 students.

Dates: Thursdays during sessions 1, 2, and 3
Time: 4-5:30pm
Ages: Grades K-12
Cost: Member - $120; Potential Member - $140
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Cooking Creations Each week our Lil’ Chefs will create a yummy treat (think cookies, muffins, pizza and more). We’ll also make our own recipe books, aprons and chef’s hats. Stories, songs, and dance will also be part of the fun.

Dates: Wednesdays during sessions 1 and 3
Time: 4:15-5:30pm
Ages: PreK-2nd grade (4-7 years)
Cost: Member-$80; Potential Member-$95
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935

Whales Tales Water Safety The purpose of this American Red Cross course is to promote healthful aquatic recreation by increasing participants’ awareness of safe behavior in, on and around water. Topics include when and how to wear a lifejacket, boating safety, and how to help a swimmer in distress without entering the water. The course is designed for a classroom, but water sessions will be added if weather permits.

Dates: Mondays during session 3
Time: 4-5pm
Ages: K-5th grade
Cost: Member-$60; Potential Member-$75
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935

Hebrew Reading and Writing Structured reading and writing class for Hebrew-speaking children. Students also discuss Jewish holidays and themes. Consecutive 5-week sessions; new students may join in any session. Instructor: Ayelet Zur

Dates: Sundays. Session 4: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5.
Check online or with instructor for future session dates.
Time: 10 -11am
Ages: 6-8
Cost: Member - $60; Potential Member - $75
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Hebrew Pre-Reading and Writing Learning the basics of Hebrew and getting familiar with the Aleph Bet through songs and games. Students also discuss Jewish holidays and themes. Consecutive 5-week sessions; new students may join in any session.

Dates: Sundays. Session 4: January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 5.
Check online or with instructor for future session dates.
Time: 10 -11am
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Member - $35; Potential Member - $45
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Preschool

Preschool classes will run for three 6-week sessions:
Session 1: January 9-February 16
Session 2: February 20-March 29
Session 3: April 16-May 24

Preschool Kung Fu Club This course teaches basic martial arts skills to preschool aged children, using the Chinese martial art of Kung Fu. Your child will enjoy learning basic punching and kicking exercises, while building coordination and self-confidence. They will also learn basic tumbling (the building blocks of grappling) and will gain increased flexibility.

Dates:

Thursdays, January 12-February 16
Thursdays, February 23-March 29
Thursdays, April 19-May 24

Time: 4:30-5:15pm
Ages: 3-5yr
Cost: Member-$30; Potential Member-$40
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935

Music Mondays Explore different, families of instruments – strings, woodwinds, brass, percussion and more. Each week, instructor David Stemmle will bring a variety of instruments, demonstrate them, and allow participants to give them a try.

Dates: TBD
Time: TBD
Ages: Preschool
Cost: TBD
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935

Fun on the Farm – Art and More Each week our little artists will create a masterpiece based on animals found on the farm. Markers, paint, and glitter – oh my! Stories, songs, dance, and puppets will be part of the fun.

Dates: Wednesdays, February 22-March 28
Time: 4:30-5:30pm
Ages: 3-5
Cost: Member-$65; Potential Member-$80
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935

Toddler/Preschool Morning and Daytime Programming We are exploring ideas for classes between 9am-3pm for toddlers and preschoolers. If you are interested in programming during that time please let us know when you would like to see classes, as well as the type of classes you would sign up for. Please contact Matti Svobodain order to share your ideas and to be placed on an interest list.

PreSchool’s Out Camps Camp Shelanu fun, specially tailored to pre-school campers. Pre-registration required 48 hours in advance.

Dates: Monday, February 20; Thursday-Friday, March 15-16
Time: 8:30am-3:30pm
Ages: 3 and 4. Must be fully potty trained.
Cost: Member - $40 per day; Potential Member - $55 per day
Contact: Madeline Seltman at 354-4948

Hebrew Sha’at Sipur V’Musika Are you a toddler who loves to move? Bring your parent and learn fun Israeli songs and dances! This “parent and me” class features music, song, dance, and stories in Hebrew. Sponsored by the Israel Center.

Date: Thursdays, ongoing
Time: 5:15-6:15pm
Cost: Member - $3; Potential Member - $5
Ages: 1-5 with parents
Contact: Matti Svoboda at 354-4935