Youth Life at the J

Youth Guide Winter-Spring 2022

Your all-in-one guide to youth programs at the J!

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About the J A World Class Community Center: Open to Everyone

The J is open to all. Get involved. Join us for a class. Exercise the mind or body. Enjoy a cultural event or holiday program. We have something for everyone here at the J.

Winter-Spring Hours Monday – Thursday . . . . 5:30am – 9pm Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:30am – 6pm Saturday – Sunday . . . . . . . 7am – 6pm

Upcoming Holiday Hours_______________ New Year’s Day . . . . Saturday, January 1 . . . . 8am – 5pm Memorial Day . . . . . Monday, May 30 . . . . . . 8am – 5pm All other holidays, the J will be open standard hours.

Financial Assistance

Limited need-based financial assistance (program and membership scholarship) is available. For more information, visit jccstl.com/scholarship or contact Sally Lang at 314.442.3241 or slang@jccstl.org.

Life Enrichment – For Everyone

The J welcomes and invites all persons, including those with differing abilities, to participate in our programs.

Participation is based upon an appropriate match between the individual and a particular program. Where feasible and suitable, the J provides necessary supports, including individual programming. Contact Lexie Millman at 314.442.3295 or amillman@jccstl.org for more information.

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Vacation Days Vacation Days

K-6th Grade Spend the day at the J with old friends and new. Vacation Days provide children with a chance to make new friends and try new things so you can work, worry-free. Campers participate in a variety of activities, including sports, arts and crafts, cooking, games, swimming and more. Be sure to bring a lunch, swimsuit and towel.

9am – 3pm $35m/$45p *$40m/$50p (Early Bird pricing ends 14 days prior to each vacation day) Extend the Day! Morning: 7:30-9am Afternoon: 3-6pm

$8m/$10p $12m/$15p

Contact: Brad “Chots” Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org (SFC) Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC

Fox

Fri 1/14 Mon 1/17 Tues 1/18 Fri 2/18 Mon 2/21* Tue 2/22 Fri 2/25 Fri 3/18 Mon 3/28 Tue 4/5 Thu 4/14 Fri 4/15

Fri 1/14 Mon 1/17 Fri 2/18 Mon 2/21* Mon 4/4 Fri 4/15

* Includes a field trip to DEFY St. Louis to join the J Day Camps reunion. Additional fees may apply.

Register at jccstl.org

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Spring Break Camp Spring Break Camp

K-6th Grade Not hitting the road for Spring Break? Give the kids a blast with a stay-cation at the J! They’ll spend spring break participating in activities such as numerous sports, arts and crafts, cooking, games, swimming and much more! Be sure to bring a towel, lunch, swimsuit and towel.

Mon-Fri 3/14-4/22* 9am – 3pm $35m/$45p *$40m/$50p (Early Bird pricing ends 14 days prior to each vacation day) Extend the Day! Morning: 7:30-9am Afternoon: 3-6pm

$8m/$10p $12m/$15p

*select days by location, depending on school districts’ schedules.

Contact: Brad “Chots” Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org (SFC) Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org (Fox)

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The Club The Club

K-5th grade (SFC)

K-8th grade (Fox) The Club, the J’s after-school enrichment program, offers educational, fun, and diverse activities in a safe environment. The Club serves students at Ascension School, Wild Horse Elementary and Crestview Middle School at the Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield and students at Willow Brook Elementary and Remington School at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur.

Mon-Fri School Dismissal until 6pm Pricing and registration at jccstl.com/theclub Contact: Brad “Chots” Chotiner, 314.442.3423, bchotiner@jccstl.org (SFC) Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org (Fox)

Register at jccstl.org

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Aquatics For all Aquatics programs: Contact: Heather Cheseman, 314.442.3296, hcheseman@jccstl.org Shyanne Martin, 314.442.3495, smartin@jccstl.org

Private Swim Lessons

All Ages Lessons are customized to the individual’s needs and skill level whether getting used to the water, learning to swim or making your workout more efficient.

• By appointment only • All lessons are 30 minutes • All lessons must be used within six months of purchase Private Lessons: Single lesson Five lessons Ten lessons

$28m/$38p $135m/$185p $260m/$360p

Semi-Private Lessons: (2 participants) Single lesson $33m/$43p Five lessons $160m/$210p Ten lessons $310m/$410p

J Sharks Swim Club

5-18 years

Join the club! You will work to improve your time, strokes and endurance as you become part of this great team!

Swimmers from both buildings compete in a fun meet and challenge for bragging rights. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke.

Winter Session 10 weeks SFC or Fox 1- & 2-Day Options Mon-Thu 1/10-3/17 5-6pm $160m/$200p • $176m/$220 (after 12/27)

Spring Session 8 weeks SFC or Fox 1- & 2-Day Options Mon-Thu 3/26 -5/19 5-6pm $128m/$160p • $141m/$176 (after 3/14)

3- & 4-Day Options Mon-Thu 1/10 -3/17 5-6pm $210m/$250p • $231m/$275 (after 12/27)

3- & 4-Day Options Mon-Thu 3/26 -5/19 5-6pm $168m/$200p • $185m/$220 (after3/14)

British Swim School

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with the British Swim School to teach lessons at the Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield.

The British Swim School (BSS) has been dedicated to teaching water survival skills to children as young as three months for more than 40 years. Like the J, BSS believes it is mission-critical to teach children to swim and to be safe while enjoying the water. With its large instructor base and our large pool, we can serve even more families in the Chesterfield area. BSS lessons are available at various times each day. britishswimschool.com/st-louis/the-j-chesterfield Contact: 314.312.1878, goswim@britishswimschool.com Fox See schedule online 6

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All Ages

Splashdown Birthday Pool Party

1-14 years Let the J pools make your birthday child stand out amongst his/her peers! Splash down with a memorable J Pool Party, that includes lifeguards supervising fun games and free swim. You also get access to a party room because we all need birthday cake, too, right! Reserve your party time now. Twoweek minimum advanced reservation is required with a 50% non-refundable deposit.

SFC & Fox By appointment $195m/$245p (up to 15 children) $12m/$15p (per additional child)

Make it memorable!

Aquaglide Inflatable Birthday Pool Party

5-14 years You will slip, slide, splash and laugh to your best birthday party ever! You and your friends can conquer the J’s own Aquaglide Challenge, the best inflated obstacle course on water! You and your friends can to race to the finish – and see who is left standing…or splashing. You must be able to swim in the deep end for this party. Parties include time in a party room and the pool. Must be scheduled at least two weeks in advance with a 50% non-refundable deposit. Only available at our Chesterfield location.

Fox By appointment $275m/$320p (up to 15 children) $12m/$15p (additional per child)

Birthday Party Contacts :

SFC: Heather Cheseman, 314.442.3296, hcheseman@jccstl.org Fox: Shyanne Martin, 314.442.3495, smartin@jccstl.org Register at jccstl.org

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Make New Friends & Learn New Skills at J Day Camps!

11 weeks of camp!

3rd-6th graders build their schedule!

On-site swim lessons and free swim!

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A Magical Sabra Summer Skiing, sailing, wakeboarding on the water Ziplining, climbing in the woods Singing in the fresh air

2022 Dates & Rates: campsabra.com 8

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Bookend Event Dean Robbins with Thank You, Dr. Salk

Families with children 5-10 years

During his St. Louis childhood, Dean Robbins fell in love with Mighty Mouse and Superman, dressing up in superhero costumes and vowing to save the world. When he finally realized he would never have X-ray vision, he found real-life Jewish heroes who could be his role models, including Jonas Salk, the scientist who conquered polio. Dean introduces Salk and many others with Thank You, Dr. Salk. He also reveals the secrets of how kids can become superheroes themselves.

Contact: Hilary Gan, 314.442.3294, hgan@jccstl.org SFC Sun 2/27 1:00pm Free

Youth Theatre Willy Wonka Jr.

K-9th Grade The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth. All students registered are cast in the show. No program 4/17.

SFC or Fox Auditions Sun 1/30 Rehearsals Sun 2/6-5/15 Tech/Performance 5/16-5/22 $295m/$325p $25 discount for each additional sibling

1-4pm 1-4pm

Register at jccstl.org

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Youth Sports & Programs For all Youth Sports programs: Contact: Mathew DeWinters, 314.442.3104, mdewinters@jccstl.org Deonte Robinson, 314.442.3279, drobinson@jccstl.org

Basketball Skills Academy

K-5th grade Players not registering as part of a team will hone their skills and have fun in this skill-building program.

• Eight weeks of fundamentals and skill development • Small group play • Includes jersey SFC Sat 1/15-3/5 K-2nd: 9-10:00am 3rd-5th: 10:15-11:15am Fox Sun 1/16-3/6 K-2nd: 9-10:00am 3rd-5th: 10:15-11:15am $109m/$139p

Individual or Team Basketball Training

1st-12th Grade Basketball training focuses on core fundamentals for all skill levels. All parts of the game may be worked on. Private workouts are customized to meet the specific needs of the player. Group workouts are great for discounted pricing and offer team skill building. Take your game to the next level.

SFC or Fox By appointment Individual Training

Group Training

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30 min 1 hour

$25m/$35p $50m/$70p (call for multiple session discounts)

1 hour

$20/person, 3-6 people

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Mac & Jeanette Brown Youth Baseball League

K-8th Grade Learn the skills and put them to work in youth baseball. Team registration only; Individuals looking for teams please call. Teams can select a weeknight practice time at the J, with Sunday games offsite. Registration includes eight games, practices at the J and uniforms. Grades may be combined depending on enrollment.

Team registration deadline is 2/11.

SFC Sun Mar-May Times vary $129m/$179p

Baseball Skills Academy

K-6th Grade Learn the skills and put them to work in youth baseball. Focus on baseball training through drills and small game play. All participants receive a shirt. No program 4/17.

SFC or Fox Sun 3/27-5/22 K-2nd: 12:45-1:45pm

3rd-5th: 2-3pm $99m/$132p

Individual or Team Baseball Training

1st-12th grade Baseball training focuses on core fundamentals for all skill levels. All parts of the game may be worked on.

Private workouts are customized to meet the specific needs of the player. Group workouts are great for discounted pricing and offer team skill building. Take your game to the next level.

SFC or Fox By appointment Individual Training

Group Training

30 min 1 hour

$25m/$35p $50m/$70p (call for multiple session discounts)

1 hour

$20/person, 3-6 people

Register at jccstl.org

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J Soccer – Ball Skills

6-12 year-olds The Field Player program has five stages of development: ball mastery/dribbling, passing/receiving, attacking/ defending, striking/finishing and group/game play. Run by CORE Soccer Training.

SFC Sun 10-10:50am Session 1: 3/6 – 3/27 Session 2: 4/3 – 5/1 (no class 4/17) Session 3: 5/15 – 6/12 (no class 5/29) $75m/$95p • 60m/$80p (Early Bird pricing ends 2-weeks prior to start of each program)

J Soccer – Goalkeeper Training

6-12 year-olds The Goalkeeper program has five stages of development: footwork/balance, ball handling/boxing, diving/ breakaways, shot stopping/crosses and angles/distribution. At this level our focus will be on technical player development. Run by CORE Soccer Training.

SFC Sun 10-10:50am Session 1: 3/6 – 3/27 Session 2: 4/3 – 5/1 (no class 4/17) Session 3: 5/15 – 6/12 (no class 5/29) $75m/$95p • 60m/$80p (Early Bird pricing ends 2-weeks prior to start of each program)

JOIN TEAM STL We want you to represent Team St. Louis in San Diego July 31 - August 5 at the world’s largest Jewish Olympic-style tournament.

Sports and tryout information at jccstl.com/maccabi

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Taekwondo

6 years and older Instructors determine the appropriate class level for students. Training uses a combination of combat techniques, self-defense, sport, exercise, meditation, entertainment and philosophy. Students will develop and refine skill and build and acquire strength, self-confidence, knowledge and control.

SFC (Youth Beginners) Wed Ongoing 6:30-7:30pm SFC (Youth, Advanced) Wed Ongoing

7:30-8:30pm

Fox (Youth Beginners) Thu Ongoing Sat Ongoing

6:30-7:30pm 3-4pm

Fox (Youth Advanced) Thu Ongoing Sat Ongoing

7:30-8:30pm 4-5pm

$46m/$69p per month Payments will be automatically withdrawn on the 1st business day of each month.

Register at jccstl.org

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Yom Ha’Atzmaut Israel Independence Community Celebration

All Ages Join the St. Louis Jewish community as we celebrate Israel’s 74th Anniversary in grand style. Activities and program still under planning but save the date.

Contact: Roni Lavi 314.313.0441, rlavi@jccstl.org SFC Wed 5/4 6pm Free

Songleader Boot Camp National Conference

Teens and Adults Songleader Boot Camp (SLBC) is an intensive leadership training program for rabbis, cantors, educators and all others interested in offering a profound exploration of the physiology, psychology, strategy and execution behind inspirational Jewish teaching and song leading. SLBC participants experience a powerful three-day immersion program.

Register: songleaderbootcamp.com or 314.991.0909

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Mission Statement

The St. Louis Jewish Community Center enriches lives, builds community, promotes inclusivity and creates meaningful Jewish experiences.

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Your gift to the J ensures that resources remain available for families who need our services each year.

INVEST IN YOUR COMMUNITY TODAY! Contact Phil Ruben: 314.442.3216 Or donate online: jccstl.com/give

The J offers financial assistance to hundreds of families in the areas of:

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J Day Camps Camp Sabra Membership Early Childhood Education Senior Adult Programming Inclusion Programming

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