Program Guide WinterSpring 2025 by shawjcc

& Camp

YourOne-StopSpotforQualityChildCare(withtransportation!)

ThroughMay30,2025

Dropoffbeginsat7:30amforbefore-care.Pickupendsat5:30pmforafter-care.

TheShawJCCprovidesschool-agedchildcareprogrammingtochildrenages5-10fromAkron Public,Copley-FairlawnCitySchoolDistricts,TheLippmanSchoolandothersurroundingschool districts.Familiesofschool-agedchildrenmustbeShawJCCofAkronmembersingoodstanding.

Limitedspaceavailable

Westronglybelieveinprovidingchildrenwiththeopportunitytoparticipateinawell-balancedand safeafternoonofrecreational,social,culturalandeducationalactivities.Ourgoalisforeverychild tohaveameaningfulexperiencewhiletheyarehere

Formoreinformation,gotoshawjcc.org/after-schoolor contactLyndseyHeffernatSACC@shawjcc.orgor330-835-0064.

Plus:

School'sOutDays

InadditiontoSchool-AgeChildcare,theShawJCCoffersyear-roundchildcaresolutions includingaSchool’sOutprogramforholidays,in-servicedays,snowdays,andaspecialWinter BreakCampandSpringBreakCamp!TheSchool’sOutprogramoffersfunandexciting experiencesforchildrenages5-10.

School'sOutMUSTbepurchasedinadvance,NODROP-INS Formoreinformation,alistofSchool's Outdays,andregistrationforms,pleasegotoshawjcc.org/k-12/schools-out

Early Childhood

WINTER ENRICHMENT CLASSES WINTER ENRICHMENT CLASSES

ClassDetails

Taughtbycredentialedteachers;FunGuaranteed! ChildrenwillbepickedupfromtheirECEclassrooms andreturnedattheendofclassGuestswillbe dropped-off/picked-upatthefrontdoor. Classsizelimitedto15childrenperclassonafirst come,firstservedbasis

WinterWorkout

January13–March10 (noclassonFeb.17) Mondays:1-1:45p.m. Ages:3-5

ChildrenwilljoinMsJanicetolearnnewskillslike playinghockey,basketball,“iceskating”andrelay race-stylegames.Therewillbegametimeandopen gymplaytorunoffsomeextraenergyduringthe wintermonths.

LittleKickersSoccerClub

January14-March4

Tuesdays:1-1:45p.m.

Ages:3-5

JoinMs.KarlyforLittleKickersSoccerClub!Children willlearnbasicsoccerskillsinstructuredandfun waysbyparticipatinginuniquegamesandskillbuildingactivitieswhileenrichingsocialskillsand teamwork.CoachKarlyhasbeenplayingsoccerfor 26yearsincludingatthecollegiatelevel.

ContacttheJCCFrontDeskat 330-867-7850orregisterthrough the“MyAkronJ”app!

BEtheBuilder!

January16–March6 Thursdays:1-1:45p.m. Ages:3-5

JoinMs.Kimforanafternoonofbuildingand creatingWhetheritbebuildingwithLegosand magnetictilesorrecycledmaterialsandwood, childrenwillenjoyconstructingtheirdesigns.You neverknowwhatwemightbuildwitheachweek!

SqueakySneakerClub

January17–March14 (noclassonFeb.14)

Fridays:1-1:45p.m.

Ages:3-5

Childrenwillbuildfineandgrossmotorskillsthrough activitiessuchasthrowing,balancing,parachuteplay, andmaybeevenanindoor“snowball”fight.Skipping, galloping,running,jumping,andhoppingwillbe happeninginthisfunandphysicalclass.Wecanhear thosesneakerssqueakingnow! PreschoolBookClubfortheWholeFamily

January17&31;February7&21;March14&28;April11&25 Ages:3-5|Price:$55M/$70G

Thisclubwillprovidechildrenandfamilieswithaweekly“lessoninabag”thattheycanworkontogether athomeattheirownpace.Eachlessonwillprovideopportunitiesforlearningincontentareassuchas languageandliteracy,math,science,andsmallmotorskilldevelopment

Youth Sports

YOUTH BASKETBALL SKILLS & DRILLS YOUTH BASKETBALL SKILLS & DRILLS

6-WeekYouthBasketballSkills&Drills

Ages8-11

CoachJohnnyOsbywillbreakdownallaspectsofthegame!Playerswilllearnhowto spacethefloor,runplays,communicatewiththeirteammatesandmore.Ourgoalisto notonlyequipeachplayerwithasetofbasketballskillsthattheycanreferbackto,but toteachleadershiptechniques,sportsmanshipandhowtobeapartofateam!

January15-February19

Wednesdays,5:30-6:10pm Priceperchild:$75M/$90G

GIRLS ON THE RUN GIRLS ON THE RUN

GirlsontheRunisallaboutgirl-empowerment!Ourprograminspiresparticipantstobe joyful,healthyandconfident.Lessonsinvolverelationshipbuilding,community strengthening,goalsettingwithphysicalmovement,andsomuchmore!

*Drop-off/pick-upattheCampPavilioninthebackofcampusatTheShawJCCofAkron.

March4-May17 (nopractice4/15)

Tues/Thurs,5:30-7:00pm

Grades3-6

*Programsendswithanall-team 5KonSaturday,May17!

RegistrationopensFebruary4

Youth Sports

YOUTH SOCCER YOUTH SOCCER

SoccerShotsisthemosttrustedand engagingchildren’ssoccerprogramforages 2to8.Jointhebestcoachesinthebusiness onSoccerIslandforage-appropriatesoccer skills,character-building,andFUN!

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Mondays,March10-May19

Mini:5:00-5:30pm(ages2-3)

Classic:5:40-6:10pm(ages3-5)

Premier:6:20-7:00pm(ages5-8)

Price:$133perchild*

Toregister,gotobit.ly/JCC-soccer-shots orcall330-802-3480

*ShawJCCmembersreceivea15%discount offafullseasonusingthecodeSHAW15

YOUTH GOLF YOUTH GOLF

GreaterAkronhasbeenbuilding“game changers”foryears!Jointhefunand strengthenyourlife-enhancingskillsthrough golf!Thisgame-ifiedprogramincorporates leadership,teamworkandcompetition,all revolvingaroundgolftechnique!

March6–April3

Thursdays4:00-5:15pm

Ages7-11

YOUTH TRACK & FIELD YOUTH TRACK & FIELD

Gearupforaseriesoftrackmeetsagainst localteams!Practiceswillincludestretching, conditioninganddrillsintheareaoftrack& field.Putyourstrengthandspeedtothe test,andjoinushereattheJfora wonderfulyouthprogram!

PracticesstartMarch25

Tuesdays,4:00-5:00pm

Meets:Sundays,beginningApril6 MeetswilltakeplaceatTheElmsComplex (3360IraRoadAkron,OH44333). Moredetailstocome!

Ages5-14

Price:$100M/$120G

*pricingincludesateamt-shirtandentry intoallmeetsoftheseason

HYDROFUNN HYDROFUNN

Waterfunandchallengesinthepool featuringfitnesschoreographyandgames likewaterpolo,basketball,volleyballand more.Somethingneweachtime!

March5-26

Wednesdays4:00-5:00pm

Ages:8-12

Price:$100M/$120G

*mustbeaproficient,independentswimmer toparticipate

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Youth Activites

YOUTH CHESS WITH THE KNIGHT SCHOOL

TheKnightSchool’sChessPartyishereattheShawJCC!Joinourhigh-energychessprogram aswelaugh,learn,andplayourwaytobecomingdevastatinglygoodatchessinparty-style, super-funclassestaughtrighthereafterschool!TheKnightSchoolisShawJCC’sofficial chessteamandchessparty.TheKnightSchool’sapproachhashadamazingsuccessbecause theuniqueandunprecedentededucationalphilosophy,“thechessparty,”istheperfectway totransformacompletebeginnerintoachessmachine!

Addmultiplesessionsformaximumfun!Continuebuildingonyourestablishedskills! Returningfacesarewelcome.

Mondays:4:15-5:30pm

SpringSession1:March17-April7

SpringSession2:April21-May12

Ages:5-14

Price:$80M/G

Thisprogramteachesdiscipline,teamworkandvalues-allwhilestudentsareactiveand havingfun!Registerforallsessionstoearnyourbeltorpickandchoosesessionsthatwork foryourschedule!ProfessionalandknowledgeablestafffromVictoryDefenseSystemswill instructstudentsontechniqueandstrategy.JointheKungFufun!

April9-30

Wednesdays:4:15-5:00pm

Ages:6-12

Price:$65M/G

AdultSports&Activities

WearecontinuingthetraditionofourAdultMen'sBasketballLeague(mustbe18+)this Spring!Teamsareformedafterindividualsign-ups.

10WeeksofGames/2WeeksofPlayoffs

March30-June22

EverySunday|Firstgameat8:30am

*NogamesonApril20

CelebrateTuB’Shevat(the"NewYearoftheTrees")withalittlewine,paint&fun! Admissionincludesallartsupplies(includingacanvas),cheese&crackerpairing,andwine. Mustbe21oroldertoparticipate.Programpartner:RubberCityJews

Wednesday,February12 5:45pm

Fitness&Wellness

Krav Maga Krav Maga

KravMagaisamartialartandself-defensesystemdevelopedbytheIsraelimilitarythat focusesonpracticalandefficienttechniquesforreal-worldsituations.Thissystem integrateselementsfromvariousmartialartslikeboxing,judo,wrestling,andstreet fighting,withafocusonreal-worldcombatscenarios.Itisdesignedtoconditionthe bodyandmindtoquicklyneutralizethreatsandprotectoneselfindangerous situations.InstructorsRonandYiskaFinstuenareexperiencedteachingKravMagato allagesandabilitylevels.

Price:$330M/$350G

*Specialpricingifyou registeronorbefore demonstrationday: $295M/$315G

InBody Machine InBody Machine

TheInBody570deliversin-depthanalysisof youroverallhealthandwellnessinjust45 seconds.Inadditiontoanalyzingmusclemass, fatmassandtotalbodywater,thisequipment willdrawfromadditionalmetricslikeVisceral FatLevelandSegmentalFatAnalysis,andeven skeletalmass/bonedensity!Easilytrackyour progress.

itness&Wellness

VIBE Fit Bootcamp VIBE Fit Bootcamp

January13-February21

MWF9-10am

Price:$288M/$388G

Jointhiscommunity-oriented,bootcamp-stylegrouptrainingsessiontomaximizeyour overallfitness.VIBEFitisledbyanexperiencedpersonaltrainerwhowillcustomizeyour challengingworkouts,yetmodifyasneeded.AportionofeachsessionisbasedonHIIT(high intensityintervaltraining)toboostmetabolism,gainmuscularandcardiostrengthand endurance,balance,andflexibilitywhilechangingyourbodycomp.Youwillnoteyour progressscientificallybyusinganInBodyScanAnalyzer.

Wanttofeelstronger? Lookingtogainmoreconfidenceinaccomplishingyourdailyactivities? Lookingforconsistencyandsupporttohelpyouachieveyourfitnessgoals? We’lltransformyouroutlookonhealth.

*3participantsminimumneeded

FitnessGoalWorkshopwithAnthonyAnge LastWednesdayofJanuary,February&March|5:00pm

January29:MembersFREE/Guests$10 February26andMarch26:$5M/$10G

JoinourFitnessDirector,AnthonyAngeonthelastWednesdayofJanuary,February,and March,forafun,interactiveworkshopwhereyouwilllearntosetSMARTgoals,howhabit stackingcanimproveyourproductivity,anddiscoverhowrepeatingsmall,5-minuteactions arethekeytoachievingyourfitnessgoalsinthenewyear.Boostyouraccountabilitywithan expertledsupportgroupoflike-mindedpeers.

itness&Wellness

GROUP PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS GROUP PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS

TRXGroupTraining

Tuesdays/Thursdays:5-6pm(Ongoing)

Buildandchallengeyourcorestrengthby incorporatingTRXintoyourroutine

TRXhelpsyouto:

Buildleanmuscle

Strengthenyourcore

Increasejointstability

Improvesportsperformance

ImproveBalance

Registrationisrequiredduetolimitedspace RegisterthroughtheMyAkronJappandpay $9.50perclass.

FirstClassFREE.

SpringHikingSpree

March2-May4 SundaysI10amIOpentoall

JoinAshtonBudzinskieverySundaytohike differentSummitMetroParkstrailseachweek!

AllJCCmembers,employees,friendsandfamily arewelcometoattend.

SignupontheMyAkronJapptoreserve yourspotandgetthelocationofthehike eachweek!

Pickleball:FreePlay

JoinagroupofdedicatedadultPickleballplayers everyweekinPickleballfreeplay.Allskilllevels welcomePickleballfreeplayisheldinthe gymnasiumor,ifweatherpermits,outsideonthe TennisCourts.

PickleballFreePlayTimes

Tuesday/Thursday:7:30-10:30AM Tuesday:5:30-8:00PM Saturday:2:00-4:00PM Sunday:12:30-2:30PM

ShawJCCmembersplayforFREE.Non-Members mustbuya$15monthlypassforunlimitedplay. EveryoneisrequestedtoregistereachmonthStop atoneofourservicedesksorcallusat330-867-7850.

RestorativeYoga Workshops

January9/February13/March13 6:30-7:45pm

January10/February14/March14 11am-12:15pm

PricePerSession:$25M/$35G

Eachworkshopisastandalonesession.

Experiencedeeprelaxationandrenewalin thisrestorativeyogaworkshop.Through gentleposessupportedbyprops, breathwork,andmindfulness,participants willreleasetension,calmthemind,and restorebalancetothebody.Idealforall levels,thissessionpromotesrelaxationand healing,leavingyourefreshedand rejuvenated.

RegisterthroughtheMyAkronJapp underthe"Classes"section.

itness&Wellness

Massage

Massagereducesstress,promotesrelaxation, andsupportsoverallwell-beingbycalming thenervoussystem,loweringheartrateand bloodpressure,andrelievingchronicpain.It enhancesflexibility,easesmuscletension, boostscirculationforfasterrecovery,and improvessleepbyreducinganxiety.Whether you’reseekingrelaxationorathleticrecovery, ourJCCMassageTherapistsareheretohelp! Availablein30 60 or90minutesessions.

PersonalTraining

AttheJCC,ourPersonalTrainersusetheirexpertise inexercisesciencetocreatecustomizedworkout planstailoredtoyourgoals whetherit’sweight loss,buildingstrength,orimprovingfitnessWe offeraFREEFitPlansessiontoassessyourabilities, introducehelpfulexercises,andteachyouhowto setupmachineseffectivelyPersonalTraininghelps youstayontrack,boostsaccountability,andkeeps workoutssafe,fun,andeffective.ScheduleyourJCC FitPlantodayforexpertfitnessguidance!

Allofourpersonaltrainersareexperiencedand nationallycertifiedContacttheFitnessDeptat 330-835-0032orourPersonalTrainingManager, AshtonBudzinski,atabudzinski@shawjcc.orgfor availabilitywithourtrainers

PersonalOne-on-OneBasketballTraining

Takeyourgametothenextlevel!Individual basketballlessonsareagreatwaytoworktowards masteringthefundamentalsofthegame.Lessons areavailableforallageswithseasonedcollegiate athleteandcoach,JohnnyOsby!Price:$70/hr

Sessionsarescheduledindividuallywith allpractitionersandtrainers.

quatics

SWIM LESSONS SWIM LESSONS

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS

Toschedulelessons,emailswimlessons@shawjcc.orgorcall330-835-0055.Pricesareperparticipant.

PrivateLessons

30-minutelessonforoneparticipant

1Lesson

5Lessons

10Lessons

$25Member/$35Guest

$120Member/$165Guest

$225Member/$315Guest

Semi-PrivateLessons

30-minutelessonfortwoormoreparticipants. (Priceisperswimmer.Youmusthaveyourown2-3persongroup)

1Lesson

5Lessons

10Lessons

GROUP LESSONS

$20Member/$30Guest

$95Member/$143Guest

$180Member/$270Guest

Ourexperiencedanddedicatedinstructorsleadsmallclassesthatwillteachyouaquaticsskillsinafun, safeandnurturingenvironment.Ourgoalisforyoutosucceedandtoloveswimmingasmuchaswedo! TheAmericanRedCrossLearntoSwim™programputswatersafetyfirst.Eachlevelincludestrainingin basicwatersafetyandstrokedevelopmentSwimmersprogressthroughthelevelsattheirownpace, masteringtheskillsinonelevelbeforeadvancingtothenext.

4-WeekSwimSessions

Wednesdays

January8-29

February5-26

March5-26

April9-30

Preschool&Level1:5-5:30pm

Level2&Level3:5:45-6:15pm

Thursdays

January9-30

February6-27

March6-27

April10-May1

Preschool&Level

Level2&Level3:5

Saturdays

January4-25

February1-22

March8-29

April5-26

Level4/5andLevel3:9:00-9:30am Level2andLevel1:9:45-10:15am Baby&MeandPreschool:10:30-11am

4-WeekSessionPricing: $45Member/$65Guest

Membersgetpriority registration!

JanuarySessions: Registrationbegins12/9/24 (members);12/16/24(guests)

FebruarySessions: Registrationbegins1/13/25 (members);1/20/25(guests)

MarchSessions: Registrationbegins2/10/25 (members);2/17/25(guests)

AprilSessions: Registrationbegins3/17/25 (members);3/24/25(guests)

SeniorAdult

PROGRAMMING & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING & ENGAGEMENT

Bridge

Mondays,10:30am-1:30pm

Nomatterwhatlevelofplay,joinusforbridge.Noinstructionprovided. NoRSVPneeded.Coffeeandsnacksserved.

RetiredMen'sClub

2nd&4thTuesdayofEveryMonth

9:30-11:30am

JointheRetiredMen’sGroupforopendiscussion.Bagelsandcoffeewillbeserved.RSVPto AlisabynolaterthantheMondaybeforetoareinbolt@shawjcc.org.

Mah-Jongg

Thursdays,1-4pm

YoungandoldalikeareenjoyingthecomebackofthegameofMahJongg.Whetheryouknow howtoplay,orwanttolearn,therewillbeanopportunity!NoRSVPneeded.Coffeeand snacksserved.

BookClub

LastThursdayofEveryMonth,11:15am

Meetupwithfellowbook-loverstodiscussaselectedbookwithinthegroup.Coffeeand snacksserved.Ifinterestedinjoining,pleaseemailAlisaatareinbolt@shawjcc.org.

Wehave7Silver Sneakersclasses weekly,plus SuperStarRewards:

IfanySilverSneakers orRenewActive memberswipesinto theJCCatleast11 times/month,theyare automaticallyentered towingiftcards EVERYMONTH!

HospitalityFee:

Inordertomaintainthehighqualityof ourSeniorAdultprograms,wehave implementedaHospitalityFeeYoucan pay$10everymonthor$100peryear($20 savings).Recognizingthatsomemembers attendprogramslessfrequentlythanothers, wehavealsoimplementedadailypayment optionof$2.50.Paymentscanbemadeatthe frontdeskFeeonlyappliesto theprogramslistedabove,NOT SilverSneakersclasses.

JEWISH

HOLIDAYS UPCOMING

Chanukah(Hanukkah)

EveningofWed,Dec25,2024-Thurs,Jan2,2025

TheHebrewwordChanukah(alsospelledHanukkah)means“dedication,” andisthusnamedbecauseitcelebratestherededicationoftheHoly Temple.Hanukkahistheeight-day,wintertime“festivaloflights,” celebratedwithanightlymenorahlighting,specialprayersandfoodsfried inoil.Classicfoodsincludepotatolatkes(pancake)garnishedwith applesauceorsourcream,andthereigningIsraelifavoriteisthejellyfilledsufganya(doughnut).

TuB’Shevat

EveningofWed,Feb12-Thurs,Feb13,2025

JoinusforaTuB’ShevatPaint&SiponFebruary12! Moreinformationonpage6.

TuB’Shevat,the15thdayoftheJewishmonthofShevat,isaholidayalso knownastheNewYearforTrees.ScholarsbelievethatoriginallyTu B’Shevatwasanagriculturalfestival,markingtheemergenceofspring.The holidayalsohasbecomeatree-plantingfestivalinIsrael,inwhichIsraelis andJewsaroundtheworldplanttreesinhonororinmemoryoflovedones andfriends.

Purim

EveningofThurs,Mar13–Fri,Mar14,2025

PurimisoneofthemostjoyousholidaysontheJewishcalendar.Purim commemoratesthesavingoftheJewishpeoplefromannihilationatthe handsofanofficialoftheAchaemenidEmpirenamedHaman.Inadditionto readingtheM'gillah(BookofEsther),celebrantsdressincostumes,have festiveparties,performPurimspiels,sendbasketsoffood(mishloach manot)tofriends,andgivegiftstothepoor(matanotl'evyonim). AtraditionalPurimfoodishamantaschen,three-cornered pastriesburstingwithpoppyseedsoranothersweetfilling.