Early Childhood Center
Learn more about our program! Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/ecc
The J is committed to helping St. Louis’ youngest learners experience new and exciting things every day. This is why the J offers a wide range of early childhood programs. Whether you’re looking for a structured learning environment in the J’s fully-accredited Early Childhood Center (available at both the Creve Coeur and Chesterfield locations) or “together time” at the Family Center, we believe that you’ll find myriad of programs to help your infant or toddler learn and grow!
Early Childhood Center
For information or questions, contact: Early Childhood Center (SFC) Melissa Burgess 314.442.3224 mburgess@jccstl.org Early Childhood Center (Fox) Kathy Coldiron 314.442.3450 kcoldiron@jccstl.org
Join Our Team! We’re hiring loving, curious, creative and passionate teachers. Full- and part-time positions available at both locations. Benefits include medical, pension, 403b, vacation, sick, and holiday time plus membership at our facilities! Apply today! Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/jobs
Infants & Toddlers Ages 6-weeks-2 years Starting as young as six weeks, our infant and toddler classrooms provide a caring and nurturing environment. Our professional educators, in partnership with our families, provide high-quality, individualized, responsive and stimulating experiences that will foster your child’s growth and learning. SFC & Fox Mon - Fri
Pre-Schoolers Ages 3-5 years Our teachers deliver positive learning experiences to help each child’s intellectual, social, and emotional development. We help children build cognitive skills, preparing them for success in multiple academic areas, including reading, math, and science. Areas of focus also include character, social and emotional, gross motor, and executive functioning skills. • Accredited by the Missouri Accreditation & licensed by the Missouri Dept. of Health and Senior Services • Our Reggio Emilia approach and Conscious Discipline® curriculum teach children the skills that foster both learning and social-emotional growth. • Swimming, sports, yoga and more • We teach Jewish values and observe Jewish holidays but welcome families of all faiths. • Year-round care, including an amazing summer camp experience for preschoolers • Full & part-time schedules available SFC & Fox Mon-Fri
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Jewish Community Center
Summer 2024
7:30am-5:30pm
7:30am-5:30pm
Youth Programs
Learn more about our programs! Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/youth
KidZone Babysitting
Jr. Makerspace: Comic Creators
Ages 6-weeks-10 years
Ages 9-12
Enjoy your workout, a relaxing massage or play a sport – we’ll watch the kids. Children get their own time to create, play, laugh, and make friends! Online reservations are required at least three hours in advance. Babysitting is free with qualifying membership. Hours subject to change.
Comic Creators will learn how to take their own ideas and build incredible stories using the medium of comics. Taught in a large group setting, each creator will get to work on an individual project of their choosing to present at the end of the course. Students may choose to create their projects using pen and paper media or digital media. Teachers of this course bring knowledge about creative planning/ storytelling, design planning, and traditional and digital art.
Contact Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org
Contact
SFC Mon-Thu, Sat-Sun
8am-12:30pm
Mon-Thu
4-8pm
Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org SFC Sun
Fox Sat-Sun
Aug 11, Sept 8, Oct 13
1:30-3:30pm
$20 member or general public
8am-12:30pm
Free with qualifying membership Reservations: jccstl.com/kidzone
The Club K-5th grade (SFC) K-6th grade (Fox) The J’s after-school enrichment program offers educational, fun, and diverse activities in a safe environment. The Club serves students from Willow Brook Elementary and Remington School at the Staenberg Family Complex in Creve Coeur and Ascension School and Wild Horse Elementary at the Marilyn Fox Building in Chesterfield. Contact Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org (SFC) Jess Bauer, 314.442.3431, jbauer@jccstl.org (Fox) SFC or Fox Mon-Fri
2024-25 school year
Dismissal until 6pm
Babysitting Class Ages 12-15 years This one-day training is designed to provide students a strong foundation of childcare skills. Offering training from qualified professionals with many years of experience working with the safety and well-being of children, participants will receive certification in CPR/First Aid. In addition, the training covers basic child development and business knowledge. Contact Sydney Reynolds, 314.442.3128, sreynolds@jccstl.org SFC Sun
Pricing and registration: jccstl.com/theclub
Aug 25
8am-3:30pm
$89 member | $99 general public
Register at jccstl.org
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For Program Info and Registration Scan the QR Code or visit jccstl.com/youththeatre
Youth Theatre Fall Musical
Youth Theatre Musical Revue
Ages 5-15
Ages 5-15
Youth Theatre is an all-inclusive, educational theatre program that allows students to build confidence, improve communication, and experience the joy of the performing arts. The cast will work together to learn songs, dances, and ultimately put on a wonderful performance at the end of the session. Further show details, including the name of the show, are forthcoming. All participants who audition will be cast, but you must register prior to auditioning.
A new opportunity is being launched by the Youth Theatre Program! Priority registration will be given to students not already registered for the fall musical. The revue will consist of solos, duets, and group numbers from various musicals in the American Musical Theatre Canon. The revue will be a 20-minute compilation of song and dance and be featured during the run of the Youth Theatre spring musical. Contact
Contact Carly Lucas, 314.442.3239, clucas@jccstl.org SFC Auditions:
Sun
Aug 18
2-5pm
Regular Rehearsals:
Sun
Aug 25-Dec 1
2-5pm
Tech Rehearsals:
Sun-Tue
Dec 8-10
TBD
Performances:
Wed-Thu
Dec 11-12
TBD
Sun
Dec 15
TBD
$310 member | $340 general public
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Jewish Community Center
Summer 2024
Carly Lucas, 314.442.3239, clucas@jccstl.org SFC Regular Rehearsals:
Sun
Aug 25-Dec 1 12-1pm
Tech Rehearsals:
Sun
Dec 8
TBD
Performances:
Wed-Thu
Dec 11-12
TBD
$230 member | $260 general public
Play. Connect. Grow. 11 weeks of camp begins June 3!
2024
Day Camp Ad
Check us out online! jccstl.com/daycamps Mat DeWinters, 314.442.3104, mdewinters@jccstl.org
Spend the summer on the water and in the woods! Skiing, sailing, wakeboarding, zip-lining and more!
Check us out online! campsabra.com Kim Sloan, 314.442.3151, kim@campsabra.com Register at jccstl.org
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