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UPCOMINGAQUATICSHOURS
June1|June8|June22
Poolclosestothepublicat3:30PMfor SummerSeaSerpentsSwimTeam meets.
UPCOMINGHOLIDAYHOURS
Saturday,July4
IndependenceDay|JCCSports& FitnessOpen8AM-6PM; J-CareandallotherservicesClosed
Monday,September7
LaborDay|JCCSports&FitnessOpen 8AM–6PM;AllOtherServicesClosed; J-CareClosed
Friday,September11
ErevRoshHashanah|JCCclosesat 6PM
Saturday,September12–Sunday, September13
RoshHashanah|JCCClosed
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
BRENTRANDERSON Architect/Photographer
210-394-3642
brentrandersonphotographer@gmail.com
Photographyhasbecomemorethanacreativeoutletforme— it’sawayofseeing,understanding,andconnectingwiththe worldaroundme.Whatbeganasapersonalinteresthas steadilygrownintoameaningfulpursuit,particularlyinthe realmofarchitecturalandlandscapephotography.
I’mdrawntothewaystructure,light,and environmentcometogethertotellastory— whetherthroughthecleanlinesofabuildingor thequietbeautyofanaturallandscape.Livingin Texashasgivenmetheopportunitytoexplorea widerangeofsubjects,fromhistoricarchitecture andmoderncommercialspacestothevast landscapesofplacesliketheHillCountryandBig Bend.Architecturalphotographychallengesme tocarefullystudydesign,symmetry,balance,and light,whilelandscapephotographyremindsme toslowdown,bepresent,andappreciatethe grandeurandstillnessfoundinnature.
Bothdisciplinesrequirepatience,attentionto detail,andanappreciationforperspective. Beyondthetechnicalside,photographyhas deepenedmyappreciationforcreativityand collaboration.Everyimageisanopportunityto preserveamoment,communicateemotion,and shareauniquepointofview.Whether photographingathoughtfullydesignedstructure oradramaticTexassunset,Iaimtocreate imagesthatfeelauthenticandmeaningful.AsIcontinuetogrow,mygoalistodevelop mycrafttoaprofessionallevelwhilestayinggroundedinthecuriosityandpassionthat inspiredmetopickupacamerainthefirstplace.I’mgratefulfortheopportunityto sharethisjourneyandlookforwardtowhatliesaheadthroughthelens.
TheBarshopJewishCommunityCenterofSanAntonioisabeneficiary agencyoftheJewishFederationofSanAntonioandamemberofthe JewishCommunityCentersAssociationofNorthAmerica.
BARSHOPJCCOFSANANTONIO
RyanReed,ChairmanoftheBoard•CarisaLopezHeiss,CEO LisaGuerrero,ChiefProgramOfficer•JeanYeargan,ChiefFinancialOfficer
ExploreBrent’sworkonInstagramat@brentranderson_photographer
3 MessagefromTheCEO
Ifyou’rereadingthisinJune,theJCCisfullofsummer campers,sunscreen,andchlorine.It’soneofthe liveliesttimesoftheyear,andwe’reexcitedfor everythingahead.BeyondJ-Camp,we’relooking forwardtoourSummerYouthSpursBasketball League,SummerSeriesscreenings,welcomingthe IsraeliScouts,andalloftheeverydaymomentsthat maketheJCCspecial,fromolderadultprogramsand communitymealstofitnessclassesandfamily activities.Besuretoexploretherestofthisissueto seeeverythinghappeningaroundtheJthisseason.
Whilesummerisinfullswing,we’realreadypreparing foranexcitingfalllineupofprogramsandevents, including:
KidsClubAfterSchoolProgram
TheJCCofferstransportationfromareaschoolsand after-schoolcareforschool-agedchildren,giving parentspeaceofmindandchildrenaccessto enrichmentandrecreationprogramminginasafe, nurturingenvironment.Registrationisnowopenat jccsanantonio.org/children/afterschool.Seepage6fora QRcodetoregisterorlearnmore.
EarlyChildhood&YouthEnrichmentClasses
Fromcookingandchesstodance,STEM,andmore, ouryear-roundenrichmentclassesencourage creativity,learning,andconnectionforchildrenofall ages.Seepages6and8formoreinformationandQR codelinkstoregister.
YouthFallSoccerAcademy
Opentoallskilllevels,oursocceracademyfocuseson teamwork,skilldevelopment,andfunthroughweekly practicesandgames.RegistrationopenslateJune. Moreinformationcanbefoundonpage8,includinga linktoregister.
YouthFlagFootball
Ourflagfootballprogramwelcomesplayersofall experiencelevelsandemphasizesteamwork, confidence,andactiveplay.Registrationopensin mid-SeptemberandpracticesbeginlateOctober.
2026/27AuthorSpeakerSeries
Welookforwardtoannouncingourupcominglineup ofJewishauthorsthisAugustandcontinuingthis meaningfulseriesofengagingvirtualconversations withourcommunity.
ThereistrulysomethingforeveryoneattheJCC,and wearegratefultosharethesemomentsof connection,learning,wellness,andjoywithour communityallyearlong.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsaboutanyofthese programs,pleasevisitourwebsiteat jccsanantonio.orgorreachouttoastaffmember (departmentsandphonenumbersarelistedon page2).
ThankyouforbeingpartofourJCCfamily!
Carisa Heiss
CarisaHeiss CEO
BigGiveisa24-houronlinegiving eventsupportingSouthCentralTexas nonprofitsthroughcommunity fundraisingandawareness.Proceeds supportJCCprogramsandinitiatives, fromyouthdevelopmenttoolder adultservices,helpingcreate opportunitiesforgrowth,connection, andwell-beingacrossourcommunity.
SEPTEMBER23-24|6PM-6PM
Liveup attheJ 4
ARecipeforHappiness:AGood Workout,GoodFoodandGood Friends
AconversationwithAprilMyers,our MemberEngagement&Retention Coordinator,&Catharine“Cate”Cebrowski
AttheJCC,itisourmissionto strengthenindividuallifeand familyunity.Weunderstandthat lifeandchangehappen.Weoften seemembershipsstartedfora singleindividualgrowtoincludea family,thenturnintoindividual membershipsagainaschildren growupandventureoutontheir
own.Whenlifecomesfullcircle,theJCCistherewithyouevery stepoftheway.
MeetCateCebrowski,swimmer,andlong-timememberoftheJ. Cate,herhusband,OscarGuajardo,andtheirthreechildren, Helen(19),Diego(22),andLuke(23),joinedtheJCCin2009. Thatmeansthattheirkidswereallsixoryoungerwhenthey becamemembers.
TheCebrowskiGuajardochildrengrewupattheJCC.They participatedintheyouthsportsprogram,playingbasketball, soccer,andswimmingontheyear-roundswimteams.Catesays herfavoriteJCCmemoriesaretiedtoSTARZperformances, “watchingmydaughterandhersweetfriendssinganddancein musicals,”intheSheldonVexlerblackboxtheatrewhichisnow theMindBodyStudio.
Ifyou’reanearlyriserwhoworksoutatsixinthemorning,you mayhavemetCateatRon’s6AMJ-theoryHITgroupexercise classorevencaughtheratthelappoolwheresheswimswith MastersofSouthTexas,ledbyCoachSusanIngraham.It’seasyto tellthatswimmingisCate’srealpassion,“thereisnothingas fabulousasthefeelingofcompletingachallengingswim,”she sayslikesomeonewhoknowswhatshe’stalkingabout.
Catesaysshelikestomaintainahealthylifestyle,“Itrytoswim3 timesaweek,doagymclassatleastonceaweek,anddoalittle yogaathome.”Shesayscookingishermotivationforworking out,“Iliketoeat,soworkingoutprovidesahealthybalance.”She says,“Ilovetocookandtrytomakemealswithhealthyproteins andlotsofveggies.”
ThesedaysCatecomestoworkoutonherown,butsheknows thatwhileexerciseandabalanceddietareimportant,good friendsalsocontributetoourwell-being.Shementionsthat she’softenhad“manywonderfulpost-workoutconversationsin thelockerroom”andthat“Ilovetostartmydaysinthebestway possible,andformethatmeansmovingmybody,andusingmy muscles,andseeingmyfriendsattheJ!”AttheJCC,wecallthat arecipeforhappiness!
TheJCCpridesitselfonbeinglikea family.Wefeelthatoften,usually withjoy,whenourparticipants invitefriendsandrelativestobe partofourJ-family.Then,thereare timesthatwehavetosaygoodbye. Afewweeksagowesaidgoodbye toJudith(Judy)Gateswho embodiedallthatitmeanstobea partofourJ-family.Thankyou, Cindy,forsharingthismeaningful tributetoJudyonbehalfoftheJFitnessFamily.
ItiswithdeepsadnessthatwerememberJudy,abeloved memberofourfitnessfamilywhosedailypresenceleftalasting impactoneveryonewhoknewher.
Formanyyears,JudywasafamiliarfaceattheJCC.Sheshowed upwithdeterminationandasmile,andbroughtwarmthand encouragementtothosearoundher.ToJudy,fitnesswasnever justaboutexercise.Itwasaboutcaringforherself,staying connected,andcontinuingtomoveforward.
Sheremindedallofusthatwellnessisnotaboutperfection;Itis aboutcontinuingtoshowupevenwhenthingsarehard.
WhatmadeJudyespeciallymeaningfultoourcommunitywasthe wayshemadepeoplefeel.Sheencouragedothers,celebrated smallvictories,andremindedusthatsimplybeingpresent matters.
WearegratefulforthetimewesharedwithJudyandforthe exampleshesetthroughherlife.Ourthoughtsandheartfelt condolencesarewithherfamily,friends,andallwholovedher. ShewillalwaysremainanimportantpartofourJCCfamily,and hermemorywillcontinuetoinspireourcommunityforyearsto come.
CindyMaddox Fitness&GroupExerciseSupervisor
Catharine“Cate”Cebrowski
Judith(Judy)Gates
ArtisticJourneyShowcasefeaturingMayArtistSpotlight,SusanButler.
JewishJourneys
ThankyouforcelebratingJewishAmericanHeritage Monthwithus.Throughoutthispastmonth,our communitycametogethertohonortherichnessofJewish culture,traditions,history,andstorytellingthrough meaningfulartsandhumanitiesprogramscenteredaround Celebration,Community,Film,Israel,Literature,and Remembrance.
Wearegratefultoourcommunitypartners,presenters, artist,andattendeeswhohelpedmakeour2ndannual JAHMseriessuchameaningfulandmemorableexperience. Thankyouforbeingpartofthesemomentsoflearning, connection,reflection,andcelebrationwithus.
JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
AnextensionoftheSan AntonioJewishFilmFestival, theSummerSeriescontinues thetraditionofbringing THE JCC PRESENTS: SUMMER SERIES 2026 powerfulstories,meaningfulconversations,andJewish storytellingtoourcommunitybeyondthefestivalseason. Throughthought-provokingfilmsandspecialguest experiences,theseriesinvitesaudiencestogather, connect,andcelebratecinema'simpactallsummerlong.
Seepage9forourSummerSeriesscreenings!
ComingSoon!
AuthorSpeakerSeries2026-2027
Eachyear,theBarshopJCCcurates adynamicAuthor&SpeakerSeries designedtoeducate,enlighten, andenrichourcommunity.Throughcompelling conversationsandthought-provokingstorytelling,webring nationally-recognizedvoicestoSanAntoniotospark dialogue,celebrateculture,andinspiremeaningful connections.
Theseeventsareproudlypresentedinpartnershipwiththe JewishBookCouncil,continuingoursharedcommitment toliteraryexcellenceandlifelonglearning. StaytunedforourFall2026editionforthefullAuthor SpeakerSerieslineup.
TheJCC’sinnovativefilmseries transformsmovienightsintovibrant culturalevents.Withcuratedfilmsthat sparkconversationandconnection,it A JCC FILM SERIES: LONESTAR CINEMA
invitescinephilesandcasualviewersaliketoexperiencethe magicofstorytellinginawelcoming,community-driven setting.We’llbesharingdetailsonourupcomingfeatured screeningssoon.
See page 6
THE ISRAELI SCOUTS ARE RETURNING TO SAN ANTONIO!
TzofimFriendshipCaravan
June14|4-5:30PM|Freecommunityconcert
Enjoyahigh-energyperformancefeaturingIsraelisong anddance,followedbyaspecialopportunitytoconnect withtheperformersandhearpersonalstoriesfromlifein Israel.Formorethan50years,theTzofimFriendship CaravanhasbroughtthespiritofIsraeltocommunities acrossNorthAmericathroughmusic,dance,and storytelling.RSVPbyscanningtheQRcodeabove.
MONTHLY SHABBAT PLAYGROUP
Parentsandlittleones(infants–preschool)enjoyopenplayand guidedactivitiesinthemotorskillsroom,thenheadtogetherto ourEarlyChildhoodCommunityShabbatat10:00AM.
JUNE26,JULY24,AUGUST21|9:00AM-10:00AM FREE&OPENTOTHECOMMUNITY MotorSkillsRoom
OntheCampusoftheSanAntonioJewishCommunity
RSVPtoBelleMedinaat medinab@jcc-sa.org
Barshop JCC of San Antonio
PhotofromEarlyChildhoodCommunityShabbat.
Children&Youth 6
SummerFunattheJCCBlockandDreebenSchool forYoungChildren
Astheweatherheatsup,thechildrencooloffwithwaterplay. Onceaweek,teacherssetupsprinklersandsensorytubsfullof messyfun,transformingtheplaygroundsintoexcitingsplash zones.Classeswithchildrenovertheageofthreearealsoable toenjoytheJCC’sfantasticsplashpad,whilePrekindergarten childrenswitchintocampmodeandvisitthepooleveryday. TherearesomanywonderfulopportunitiestocooloffattheJ allsummerlong.
OneofthehighlightsofoursummerfuntakesplaceonJune29, whenthechildrenparticipateinInternationalMudDay.This fantasticinitiative,startedbytheWorldForumFoundation, encourageschildrenaroundtheworldtoconnectwiththeearth throughmudplayonthesamedayeachyear.Atourschool, childrenenjoyavarietyofmudplayexperiences,frommaking mudpiestofullyimmersingthemselvesinthefun.Playinginthe mudistrulyajoyfulexperienceforall.
SummeralsobringsthereturnofourmonthlyShabbat Playdates.Familieswithyoungchildrenwhoarenotyetinschool areinvitedtojointheBlockandDreebenSchoolforYoung ChildrenforaspecialShabbatplaydateduringCommunity Shabbat.Beginningat9AM,familiescanenjoyafunand interactiveplaydateintheschool’sMotorSkillsRoomalongside otheryoungchildrenandparents.Thenat10AM,everyone headsovertotheCommunityShabbatCelebrationtosing, dance,andshareinthejoyofShabbattogether.Summer playdateswillbeheldonJune26,July24,andAugust21.
Calla Pfeifer-Campos
Director BlockandDreebenSchoolforYoungChildren
Ifyouareinterestedinourearlychildhoodprogramandwant tolearnmoreaboutourupcoming2026-2027schoolyear, giveusacallat(210)302-6846oremailthedirector,Calla Pfeifer-Camposatcamposc@jcc-sa.org.
KidsClubAfterschool
Asafe,engagingafterschoolprogramforchildreningrades K–8wherelearning,recreation,andfuncometogether beyondtheclassroom.
OperatingMondaythroughFridayfrom3:00PM–6:00PM, KidsCluboffershomeworkassistance,enrichment activities,sports,arts,andrecreationalprogramming tailoredtoeachagegroup,creatingabalanced environmentthatsupportsbothlearningandplay.
Transportationisavailablefromselectschools,including Blattman,EKHLA,HiddenForest,OakMeadow,St.George, Basis,andCastleHillsElementary.Availabilityisbasedon enrollmentandroutelogistics.Wealsoescortchildren attendingAnneFrankInspireAcademy(AFIA)directlyto KidsClub.
InJuly,CastleHillsElementarybecomesthefirstschoolto beginKidsClubtransportationforthenewschoolyear, withadditionalschoolpickupsbeginninginAugustontheir respectivefirstdays.UsetheQRcodeabovetosignupearly tohelpsecureyourchild’sspot!
BBYOisayouthorganizationcreatedbyandforJewish teens,focusedonleadership,friendship,andJewish community.IfyourfamilyisnotJewish,pleasedisregard this,asBBYOprogrammingisdesignedspecificallyfor Jewishteens.BBYOismadepossible,inpart,throughthe supportoftheJewishFederationofSanAntonioAnnual Campaign.
BBYOgivesJewishteenstheopportunitytobuild leadershipskills,formlifelongfriendships,andconnect withJewishpeersthroughprograms,conventions,travel, andcommunityserviceopportunities.
LonestarRegionservesmorethan1,200Jewishteens acrossSouth,Central,andWestTexas.HereinSanAntonio, teenscanjoinErichWeissAZA#2501orSababaBBG#2488 andparticipateinregularprograms,events,andleadership opportunitiesalongsidefellowJewishteens.
Aone-timeBBYOmembershipprovidesaccessthroughout highschoolandincludesbenefitssuchas:
Leadershipandpersonalgrowthopportunities
Communityserviceandteen-ledprogramming
GlobalJewishfriendshipsandconnections
AccesstoBBYOInternationalConvention,theworld’s largestgatheringofJewishteens
ExclusiveBBYOsummertravelexperiencesaroundthe world
BBYOMembership:$249LifetimeMembership.Ifyouhave anyquestionsorwouldprefertosignupoverthephone, pleasecontactBlaineByrdatbyrdb@jcc-sa.org.
SummerJ-Camp
SummerJ-CampHasTakenCenterStage Lights,camera,action!J-Camp2026isofficiallyinfullswing, bringingasummerofmoviemagictolifeacrosstheJ.Each weekfeaturesanewfilmgenrefilledwiththemedgames, activities,andexperiencesthatkeepcampersinthespotlight allsummerlong.
PRE-CAMPS
Currently in session
Lights, Camera, J-Camp! | Grades K–1
Sports Camp | Grades 2–8
Tennis Camp | Grades 2–8
Lego Mania | Grades 2–3
Lego Science & Technology | Grades 4–8
4-WEEK CAMPS
Session 1 | June 8–July 3
Session 2 | July 6–31
Traditional Camps (By Grade)
Chaverim | Entering K
Shalom | Entering 1st
Yeladim | Entering 2nd
Sayarim | Entering 3rd–4th
Chanichim | Entering 5th–6th
Specialty Camps
JV Sports | Grades 2–5
Performing Arts | Grades 3–8
WEEKLY CAMPS
Weeks 3–10 | June 8–July 31
Weekly Programs (By Grade)
Varsity Sports | Grades 5–8
Exploration | Grades 1–2
Discovery | Grades 3–6
Beginner/Intermediate Tennis Grades 2–8
Elite Tennis Academy Grades 4–8
POST-CAMPS
Weeks 11 | August 3–7
Camp Hollywood | Grades K–8
Sports Camp | Grades 2–8
Tennis Camp | Grades 2–8
Fashion Designer | Grades 2–8
Week 12 | August 10-14
Camp Red Carpet | Grades K-8
TEENS & LEADERSHIP
Navigators | Grades 7–8
Weeks 3–10 | June 8–July 31
Counselor in Training (CIT) | Grades 9–10
Sessions 1-4 | June 8–July 31
8 Children’sEnrichment
OurChildren’sEnrichmentClassesaredesignedforages3throughmiddleschool,offeringfunandeducationalexperiences.
LITTLEYOGIS
3–5yearsold:3:30–4:00PM
5–12yearsold:4:15–4:45PM
June8–July13
Member$200|Community$230
Aplayfulyogaclassusingmovementandstoriestobuild balance,flexibility,andself-esteem.PresentedbyYogaDay School.
BRICKS,BOTS,ANDBEAKERS
3–5yearsold:4:00–4:30PM
6–12yearsold:4:45–5:15PM
June9– July14
Member$200|Community$230
Hands-onSTEMclassusingbuildingmaterialsandrobotsto boostlogicandproblem-solving.
CREATIVEMOVEMENT
Ages3–5
3:00–3:30PMor3:45–4:15PM
June10–July15
Member$200|Community$230
Joinaclassthatwillteachyoutoexpressyourselfthrough movementandmusicality!CreativeMovementhelpsdevelopa senseofself,listeningskillsandstructure.Dancerswilllearn howtotellstoriesandexpresstheirfeelingsthroughballet andtap-baseddanceandmovement.
SUMMERSPURSYOUTHBASKETBALLLEAGUE
Grades:K–5|Boys&Girls
June7–July19
Member$100|Community$150
TheJCCSummerSpursLeagueoffersafunandcompetitive basketballexperiencefocusedonskilldevelopment, teamwork,andweeklyleagueplayinasupportive environment.
BASKETBALLCLINICS
5–8yearsold:4:00–5:00PM
9–12yearsold:5:05–6:05PM
Mondays&Wednesdays
Session1:June1–June24
Session2:July6–July29
Member$110|Community$150
Playerswillbuildfundamentalbasketballskills,including dribbling,passing,shooting,defense,andteamwork,through drills,instruction,andgameplayinafunandsupportive environment.
VOLLEYBALLCLINICS
2nd–5thGrade:4:00–4:45PM
6th–8thGrade:4:50–5:50PM
Tuesdays&Thursdays|July6–August10
Member$165|Community$225
This6-weekclinicfocusesonvolleyballfundamentals,skill development,teamwork,andgameplaywhilehelpingathletes buildconfidencebothonandoffthecourt.
MINIALLSPORTS
3–5yearsold:3:00–3:45PM
Mondays|June8–July27
Member$80|Community$115
Afun,multi-sportintroductionwherekidsbuildcoordination, teamwork,andconfidencethroughavarietyofgamesand activities.
MINISOCCER
3–5yearsold:3:00–3:45PM
Tuesdays|June9–July28
Member$80|Community$115
Playersdevelopbasicsoccerskills,teamwork,andsportsmanship throughage-appropriatedrillsandgameplay.
MINIT-BALL
3–5yearsold:3:00–3:45PM
Thursdays|June10–July29
Member$80|Community$115
Anintroductorybaseballexperiencethathelpsyoungplayers learnthebasicsofhitting,throwing,andteamwork.
MINIBASKETBALL
3–5yearsold:3:00–3:45PM
Wednesdays|June11–July30
Member$80|Community$115
Abeginner-friendlyprogramfocusedondribbling,shooting, passing,andlearningthefundamentalsofthegameinafun, supportivesetting.
FALLSOCCERACADEMY
Pre-Kto6 grade th
August17-October25|Practice&gametimesvary 1 Gameday:September13 st
Member$120| RegistrationopensJune22
Community$180|RegistrationopensJuly6
TheJCCYouthSoccerAcademyoffersafunandsupportive environmentforPre-Kthrough6thgrade.Playerswillbuildskills, teamwork,andconfidencethroughweeklygames,training,and age-appropriatecoaching.
Scan the QR code or visit jccsanantonio.org to learn more & to register!
INTERESTEDINYOUTHTENNIS?
Ourprogramshelpplayersbuildskills,improvetechnique,and gainconfidenceonthecourt. Seepage11fordetails.
AdultEngagement
JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL
Barshop JCC of San Antonio
June11|7:00PM|Tickets$15
FreeConcessions
FilmScreening: Jerusalem'67
InJerusalemduringtheSix-DayWar, awomanleavesherfamilytoserve hercountry,apeacemakeristhrust intocombat,andparatroopersmust fightabattletheynevertrainedfor.
July19|2:00PM|Tickets$15
FreeConcessions
FilmScreening: Bella
WhenYakidiscoversthatBella,a rareandvaluabledove,ishisonly inheritance,heandhischildhood friendBilalsetoffonachaoticroad tripacrossIsraelandPalestineto getherbackintimeforadove beautypageantinJerusalem.Along theway,theynavigatecheckpoints, crashawedding,andsteala getawaycarinthisfast-paced adventurecomedy.
August25|7:00PM|Tickets$15
FreeConcessions
FilmScreening:TheRing
ArnonNobleisareligiousmanwith astrongbondtohismother,a Holocaustsurvivor.Whenthe mother'shealthdeteriorates,he travelstoheroldhometown, Budapesttosearchforthe mythologicalringthatsavedherlife inthepast.
Scan the QR code to learn more about each film screening and purchase your Summer Series tickets, or visit jccsanantonio.org/events/summer-series/
Stayactive,connected,andengagedhereattheJ withourOlderAdultPrograms.Enjoyfitnessclasses, healthykosherlunches,games,culturalprograms, filmscreenings,transportationservices,and communityeventsdesignedtobringpeopletogether andkeepeverydaymeaningful.Tolearnmoreabout OlderAdultProgramsattheJ,pleasecontactSarah Ramforadditionalinformationat210-302-6869.
10Health&Fitness
GROUPEXERCISECLASSGUIDE
Exploreawiderangeofclassesforallagesandfitnesslevelsin asupportive,community-focusedenvironment,ledbycertified instructorswhoofferguidanceandmodifications.Ifaclassis fullatregistrationandyouareplacedonawaitlist,please reviewyourconfirmationcarefullytoensureyouaremoved intotheclasswhenaspotbecomesavailable.
RecommendedforOlderAdults&Beginners
Ifyou’reeasingintofitnessorlookingforlow-impactoptions, theseclassesareagreatwaytobeginmovingsafelyand confidently:
Fit4Life–Seated,low-impactstrengthandbalanceusing lightweightsandresistancebands.
AquaFit–Gentlewater-basedcardiothatreducesjoint strain.
DrumFit–Cardiodrummingonlargeballstomusic, improvingcoordination,balance,andjoy.Funand accessibleforalllevels.
MusclesinMotion–Lightstrength-trainingwithupbeat music;easytofollow.
Stretch&Roll–Guidedstretchingandfoamrollingto supportflexibilityandrecovery.
Yoga–Gentle,restorativeoptionstoincreasemobility, reducestiffness,andimprovebalance.
CARDIO-BASEDCLASSES
Boosthearthealth,buildendurance,andincreaseenergy.
55-MinuteClasses
Cycle–Indoorcyclingwithflats,hills,andintervals.
AquaFit–Low-impactwaterworkoutforcardioandtoning.
StepItUp–Stepplatformcardiotobuildstaminaand coordination.
Zumba®–Latin-inspireddancecardiosettoglobalbeats.
30-MinuteClasses
HIITExpress–Fast,high-intensityworkoutforcardioand muscleactivation.
J-TheoryHIIT–High-intensityintervalsfortotal-body cardioandstrength.
STRENGTH-BASEDCLASSES
Buildleanmuscle,improvebonedensity,andincreaseoverall strength.
55-MinuteClasses
BodyPump™–Barbell-basedworkouttargetingallmajor musclegroups.
TotalBodyConditioning–Full-bodysculptingwith resistanceandcardiobursts.
MusclesinMotion–Low-impactstrength-trainingwith lightweightsandmusic.
FunctionalFitness–Total-bodytrainingwithmovements likesquatting,lunging,andtwistingtobuildstrength, stability,andmobility.
30-MinuteClasses
Core&Focus–Targetedcoretrainingwithaddedstrength andflexibilitywork.
BodyPump™Express–Afaster-pacedversionofBody Pump,deliveringafull-bodystrengthworkoutinjust30 minutes.
FLEXIBILITY&STABILITYCLASSES
Improvebalance,mobility,posture,andmind-bodyconnection.
55-MinuteClasses
PilatesMat/Plus–Core-focusedmatworkwithvarying intensity.
Barre/Blast/Above –Ballet-inspiredtoning,strength,and cardiointervals.
FitFusion–Blendofbarre,Pilates,andstrengthforfull-body toning.
Yoga(Flow,Focus,Hatha)–Optionsforbreath-work, strength,stretch,anddeeprelease.
45-MinuteClasses
Barre–Alsoofferedinashorterformat.
30-MinuteClasses
BarreHIIT–Ballet-basedtoningwithfunctionalmovement. Stretch&Roll–Guidedstretchingandfoamrollingto enhanceflexibilityandrecovery.
Scan the code or visit
jccsanantonio.org/group-exercise to register & explore our group exercise classes!
BECAUSEONEPILATES BECAUSE ONE PILATES CLASSISNEVERENOUGH CLASS IS NEVER ENOUGH
Checko Check outourweeklyscheduleanddiscover ut our weekly schedule and discover allthePilatesclasseswehavetooffer. all the Pilates classes we have to offer.
Aquatics&Recreation
SUMMERSEASERPENTSSWIMMEETDATES
(POOLCLOSESTOTHEPUBLICAT3:30PM)
JUNE1|JUNE8|JUNE22
SEASERPENTSSWIMTEAMPROUDLYSPONSOREDBY
Saint Mary Magdalen School
Guppy(Ages3–4)|Goldfish(Ages5–7)
Session2:June16–June26(Two-weeksession)
Session3:July7–July16(Two-weeksession)
Session4:July20–July30(Two-weeksession)
Member$110|Community$160
AUGUSTSWIMCONDITIONING
Ages13&Up
August10–August27
Monday–Thursday|5:15–6:30PM
Member$90|Community$130 Pre-seasonconditioningandendurancetrainingforswimmers preparingfortheupcomingswimseason.
RegistrationopensJune8(Members)|June22(Community)
SWIMCLUB:YEAR-ROUNDSWIMPROGRAM
BronzeLevel2(Ages5–7)
Swimmersmustbeabletoswim25metersfreestyleand completebackstrokeunassisted.Thislevelfocusesonbuilding confidence,endurance,andstrokedevelopment.
Monday&Wednesday|4:00–4:30PM
September–March
Member$40/month|Community$65/month
BronzeLevel1(Ages7–10)
Swimmersshouldbeabletoswim25metersinunderone minuteandwillbeintroducedtoallfourcompetitivestrokes, turns,andstarts.
Tuesday&Thursday|4:00–4:30PM
September–March
Member$40/month|Community$65/month Silver(Ages7–10)
Participantsshouldhaveabasicunderstandingofallfour strokesandbeabletoswim25metersinunderoneminute. Competitionopportunitiesareoptional.
Monday–Thursday|4:35–5:20PM
September–March
Member$55/month|Community$85/month Gold(Ages9–12)
Swimmersshouldbeabletoswim50meterscontinuouslyof eachstrokeandcompletefreestylebenchmarks.Thislevel emphasizesendurance,technique,andcompetitive development.
Monday–Thursday|5:25–6:25PM
September–March
Member$70/month|Community$110/month Platinum(Ages13–18)
Designedforadvancedswimmersfocusedoncompetition, endurance,andswimconditioning.
Monday–Thursday|6:15–7:30PM
September–April
Member$85/month|Community$130/month
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/aquatics to register & explore all the aquatic programs we offer!
BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATETENNISCAMP
ENTERING2ND–8THGRADE|WEEKLYCAMP
Buildandstrengthentennisskillsinafunyetcompetitive environmentthroughdailydrillsandinstructionontheJCC outdoorcourts.Camperswillalsoenjoyfreeswimandall-camp activitiesincludingWackyWednesday,KabbalatShabbat,and OpeningCeremony.Pleasebringsunscreen,waterbottles,and hatsdaily.
WEEK3:June8–12
WEEK4:June15–19
WEEK5:June22–26
WEEK6:June29–July3
WEEK7:July6–10
WEEK8:July13–17
WEEK9:July20–24
WEEK10:July27–31
PerWeekRates:JCCMembers$320|Community$370
EarlyStay(7:00–8:45AM):$60
LateStay(3:45–6:00PM):$75
ELITETENNISACADEMY
ENTERING4TH–8THGRADE|WEEKLYCAMP
Designedforadvancedtournamentplayerslookingtoelevatetheir competitivegamethroughhigh-intensitytraining,tacticalmatch play,conditioning,andindividualizedcoachingwithsmallplayerto-coachratios.Thistennis-onlycamptakesplaceprimarily outdoors.Pleasebringsunscreen,waterbottles,andhatsdaily.
WEEK3:June8–12
WEEK4:June15–19
WEEK5:June22–26
WEEK6:June29–July3
WEEK7:July6–10
WEEK8:July13–17
WEEK9:July20–24
WEEK10:July27–31
PerWeekRates:JCCMembers$320|Community$370
EarlyStay(7:00–8:45AM):$60
LateStay(3:45–6:00PM):$75
ADULTTENNISCLINICS
Designedtoimproveskills,getagreatworkout,andenjoythe gameinasupportivegroupsetting.
Mondays|BeginnerClinic
9:00–10:00AM
Wednesdays|IntermediateClinic
9:00–10:00AM
Fridays|AllLevelsClinic
9:00–10:00AM
Member$100|Community$120
Drop-in(basedonavailability):
Member$30|Community$40
Scan the code or visit jccsanantonio.org/tennis to register & explore all the tennis programs we offer!
12Tributes
Thank
ThesubmissionspayingtributeinMay/June2026willbefeaturedinour
LOUIS&ROSEESSTMANEDUCATIONALSCHOLARSHIPFUND
INMEMORYOF:
JaneBankler
JeffreyShapiro
MorrisBankleronhis7thYahrzeit
Don&ClaudiaBankler
SteveBankler
JCCFUTUREPROJECTS&NEWINITIATIVESFUND
INMEMORYOF:
BarbaraSueMarion
StanleySherman
Carisa&JoshHeiss
INMEMORYOF:
RichardGoldsmith
CorkyIngraham
Carisa&JoshHeiss
JCCBoard&Staff
CHARLIEPEARLSENIORSERVICESFUND
INHONOROF:
MarilynCollinsandMichaelRobbinsontheirMarriage
SusanSusser
Gail&NathanRatner
Iris&WarrenLieberman
WarrenLiebermanonhisBirthday
Gail&NathanRatner
Sherie&Dr.AnatoleTrakhtenbroitonthebirthoftheir grandson,GrahamDavidTrakhtenbroit
SallyScharff
INMEMORYOF:
Dr.JosephBorenstein
FeliceFeldman
Iris&WarrenLieberman
BobiStern
GabeKomerofsky
ShirleyGoldbergTudzin
CarisaHeiss
MasonHockersmith
JCCBoard&Staff
GabeKomerofsky
Iris&WarrenLieberman
Ann&AndyParsons
IsabelResendez
Liz&MikeWeigand
DavidWolf
SallyScharff
MELPOMERANTZCULTURALEVENTSFUND INHONOROF:
MelanieLiraonthebirthofherdaughter
Betsy&JeffCowan
WALTER&REBAVINERCHARITABLEFUND INHONOROF:
SallyMonroeonherBirthday
BillVineronhisBirthday
MarySue&MaurieKern
INMEMORYOF:
RichardGoldsmith
ShirleyGoldbergTudzin
RebaandWalterViner
MarySue&MaurieKern
Let'sMakeitFormal! We want to acknowledge these individuals who have committed to supporting the future of our JCC through The LIFE & LEGACY Community Initiative and remind you to take the next step to formalize your gift.
Anonymous•CharlotteSueAlterman•GayleK.Alterman•RichardAlterman(OBM) StanleyAlterman • JimBarshopandFamily•SteveandSusanButler
JeremyHeathDiskin•LaurenandJoeDuarte•JenniferandMarkEichelbaum•EstherFeinberg
HowardS.Feinberg•JerryE.andNancyK.Gerson•RhondaGurinsky•ShanaGurwitz
DannaHalff•JimHalff•LeslieHyman•AndrewD.Jacobson•HowardKasanoff
BethKarenKeough•PhilipA.Kolovson•SandyLevenshus•SaulLevenshus•PhilLynch
MarshaPenner•KristyandAlanPetlin• RichardA.andSaraPlanto•ReesaPullen•RozPullen
CathyandJimPottorf•RandyPulman•ShariPulman
Drs.IrvingandJoanRatner(OBM)• VardaandAdamRatner•FredRicci,Jr.
MichaelandSusanRosenberg•LaurenRoss•KendelCohen-Selig• JosSelig•JeffSiegel
SteveSilver • MiriamCourtneySilver•SharonTeich•AliceandRichardThorner
MaryandGordonWeiner• BarbieScharf-Zeldes•AdamZeldes
Forinformationontheformalizationprocess,visit www.jccsanantonio.org/support-the-j/life-and-legacy orcontactAllisonatsmitha@jcc-sa.org.
