Program Guide WinterSpring 2025

Winter/Spring 2025

Program Guide Schedule of Programs, Childcare & Events

What's Inside...

Youth Golf Page 4

Paint & Sip Page 6

Krav Maga Page 7

Program List At-A-Glance School-Age Childcare & Camp ................................................... 1 Early Childhood ............................................................................ 2 Youth Sports & Activities ........................................................ 3-5 Adult Sports & Activities............................................................. 6 Fitness & Wellness ................................................................. 7-10 Swim Lessons ............................................................................. 11 Senior Adult ................................................................................ 12 Espresso Yourself! with Stephanie York .................................13 Jewish Holidays ......................................................................... 14 Get Connected & Staff Directory ..................................... 15-16 Career Opportunities ............................................................... 17

Key: M = Member Price G = Guest Price To find out more information on our programs and events go to ShawJCC.org or follow us @ShawJCC on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

School-Age & Camp SCHOOL-AGE CHILDCARE: BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL

Your One-Stop Spot for Quality Child Care (with transportation!)

Through May 30, 2025 Drop off begins at 7:30am for before-care. Pick up ends at 5:30pm for after-care.

The Shaw JCC provides school-aged child care programming to children ages 5-10 from Akron Public, Copley-Fairlawn City School Districts, The Lippman School and other surrounding school districts. Families of school-aged children must be Shaw JCC of Akron members in good standing.

Limited space available.

We strongly believe in providing children with the opportunity to participate in a well-balanced and safe afternoon of recreational, social, cultural and educational activities. Our goal is for every child to have a meaningful experience while they are here.

For more information, go to shawjcc.org/after-school or contact Lyndsey Heffern at SACC@shawjcc.org or 330-835-0064.

School's Out Days

Plus:

In addition to School-Age Childcare, the Shaw JCC offers year-round child care solutions including a School’s Out program for holidays, in-service days, snow days, and a special Winter Break Camp and Spring Break Camp! The School’s Out program offers fun and exciting experiences for children ages 5-10.

School's Out MUST be purchased in advance, NO DROP-INS. For more information, a list of School's Out days, and registration forms, please go to shawjcc.org/k-12/schools-out

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Lowest camp price of the season if you sign up at the event!

10% off per week of Traditional Camp & Teen Track Camp!

Please join us to discover all that the Shaw JCC has to offer! Bring your whole family for an event filled with fun activities, games, prizes, and entertainment.

At Camp JCC, our goal is to create positive experiences for our youth through building friendships and memories that will last a lifetime.

Camp JCC 2025: June 9-Aug 15 • 8:00am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday Mix and match camp programs, sign up for as many different camps and weeks as you wish. Different experiences are provided on a weekly/bi-weekly basis to ensure your child has the opportunity to experience everything Camp JCC has to offer!

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Early Childhood WINTER ENRICHMENT CLASSES Class Details Taught by credentialed teachers; Fun Guaranteed!

Children will be picked up from their ECE classrooms and returned at the end of class. Guests will be dropped-off/picked-up at the front door.

Class size limited to 15 children per class on a first come, first served basis.

Price: $75M/$90G Register Now: Contact the JCC Front Desk at 330-867-7850 or register through the “My Akron J” app!

Winter Workout

BE the Builder!

January 13 – March 10

January 16 – March 6 Thursdays: 1 - 1:45 p.m.

Ages: 3 - 5

(no class on Feb. 17)

Mondays: 1 - 1:45 p.m.

Ages: 3 - 5 Children will join Ms. Janice to learn new skills like playing hockey, basketball, “ice skating” and relay race-style games. There will be game time and open gym play to run off some extra energy during the winter months.

Little Kickers Soccer Club January 14 - March 4 Tuesdays: 1 - 1:45 p.m.

Ages: 3 - 5

Join Ms. Kim for an afternoon of building and creating. Whether it be building with Legos and magnetic tiles or recycled materials and wood, children will enjoy constructing their designs. You never know what we might build with each week!

Squeaky Sneaker Club January 17 – March 14 (no class on Feb. 14)

Fridays: 1 - 1:45 p.m.

Ages: 3 - 5

Join Ms. Karly for Little Kickers Soccer Club! Children will learn basic soccer skills in structured and fun ways by participating in unique games and skillbuilding activities while enriching social skills and teamwork. Coach Karly has been playing soccer for 26 years including at the collegiate level.

Children will build fine and gross motor skills through activities such as throwing, balancing, parachute play, and maybe even an indoor “snowball” fight. Skipping, galloping, running, jumping, and hopping will be happening in this fun and physical class. We can hear those sneakers squeaking now!

Preschool Book Club for the Whole Family Take Home Book Bags January 17 & 31; February 7 & 21; March 14 & 28; April 11 & 25 Ages: 3 - 5 | Price: $55M/$70G This club will provide children and families with a weekly “lesson in a bag” that they can work on together at home at their own pace. Each lesson will provide opportunities for learning in content areas such as language and literacy, math, science, and small motor skill development.

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Included in each Bi-Weekly Themed Bag: Book Directions & Supplies for a Craft Hands-on games and Learning Activities Snack and/or snack recipe

Youth Sports YOUTH BASKETBALL SKILLS & DRILLS 6-Week Youth Basketball Skills & Drills Ages 8-11 Coach Johnny Osby will break down all aspects of the game! Players will learn how to space the floor, run plays, communicate with their teammates and more. Our goal is to not only equip each player with a set of basketball skills that they can refer back to, but to teach leadership techniques, sportsmanship and how to be a part of a team!

January 15 - February 19 Wednesdays, 5:30-6:10pm Price per child: $75M / $90G

GIRLS ON THE RUN Girls on the Run is all about girl-empowerment! Our program inspires participants to be joyful, healthy and confident. Lessons involve relationship building, community strengthening, goal setting with physical movement, and so much more! *Drop-off/pick-up at the Camp Pavilion in the back of campus at The Shaw JCC of Akron.

March 4 - May 17 (no practice 4/15)

Tues/Thurs, 5:30-7:00pm Grades 3-6 *Programs ends with an all-team 5K on Saturday, May 17!

Registration opens February 4 Registration: www.gotrneo.org or call 234-206-0786

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Youth Sports YOUTH SOCCER

YOUTH TRACK & FIELD

Soccer Shots is the most trusted and engaging children’s soccer program for ages 2 to 8. Join the best coaches in the business on Soccer Island for age-appropriate soccer skills, character-building, and FUN!

Gear up for a series of track meets against local teams! Practices will include stretching, conditioning and drills in the area of track & field. Put your strength and speed to the test, and join us here at the J for a wonderful youth program!

In partnership with Mondays, March 10-May 19 Mini: 5:00-5:30pm (ages 2-3) Classic: 5:40-6:10pm (ages 3-5) Premier: 6:20-7:00pm (ages 5-8) Price: $133 per child* To register, go to bit.ly/JCC-soccer-shots or call 330-802-3480 *Shaw JCC members receive a 15% discount off a full season using the code SHAW15

Practices start March 25 Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm Meets: Sundays, beginning April 6 Meets will take place at The Elms Complex (3360 Ira Road Akron, OH 44333).

More details to come!

Ages 5-14 Price: $100M/$120G *pricing includes a team t-shirt and entry into all meets of the season

YOUTH GOLF

HYDROFUNN

Greater Akron has been building “game changers” for years! Join the fun and strengthen your life-enhancing skills through golf! This game-ified program incorporates leadership, teamwork and competition, all revolving around golf technique!

Water fun and challenges in the pool featuring fitness choreography and games like water polo, basketball, volleyball and more. Something new each time!

March 6 – April 3 Thursdays 4:00-5:15pm Ages 7-11 $85 M/G In partnership with

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March 5 - 26 Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm Ages: 8-12 Price: $100M/$120G *must be a proficient, independent swimmer to participate

Youth Activites YOUTH CHESS WITH THE KNIGHT SCHOOL The Knight School’s Chess Party is here at the Shaw JCC! Join our high-energy chess program as we laugh, learn, and play our way to becoming devastatingly good at chess in party-style, super-fun classes taught right here after school! The Knight School is Shaw JCC’s official chess team and chess party. The Knight School’s approach has had amazing success because the unique and unprecedented educational philosophy, “the chess party,” is the perfect way to transform a complete beginner into a chess machine!

Add multiple sessions for maximum fun! Continue building on your established skills!

Returning faces are welcome.

Mondays: 4:15-5:30pm Spring Session 1: March 17-April 7 Spring Session 2: April 21-May 12 Ages: 5-14 Price: $80 M/G

TIGER KIDS KUNG FU This program teaches discipline, teamwork and values - all while students are active and having fun! Register for all sessions to earn your belt or pick and choose sessions that work for your schedule! Professional and knowledgeable staff from Victory Defense Systems will instruct students on technique and strategy. Join the Kung Fu fun!

April 9-30 Wednesdays: 4:15-5:00pm Ages: 6-12 Price: $65 M/G

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Adult Sports & Activities MEN'S BASKETBALL We are continuing the tradition of our Adult Men's Basketball League (must be 18+) this Spring! Teams are formed after individual sign-ups.

10 Weeks of Games / 2 Weeks of Playoffs March 30 - June 22 Every Sunday | First game at 8:30am

Price: $130M / $170G *No games on April 20

PAINT & SIP - TU B’SHEVAT Celebrate Tu B’Shevat (the "New Year of the Trees") with a little wine, paint & fun!

Admission includes all art supplies (including a canvas), cheese & cracker pairing, and wine.

Must be 21 or older to participate. Program partner: Rubber City Jews

Wednesday, February 12 5:45pm Price: $32 Member / $38 Guest

We will be painting this sunset scene!

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*Learn more about Tu B’Shevat on Page 14.

Fitness & Wellness Krav Maga 11 Week Session / 2x per week January 13 - March 26 Monday/Wednesday, 6-7pm Ages 13+ Krav Maga is a martial art and self-defense system developed by the Israeli military that focuses on practical and efficient techniques for real-world situations. This system integrates elements from various martial arts like boxing, judo, wrestling, and street fighting, with a focus on real-world combat scenarios. It is designed to condition the body and mind to quickly neutralize threats and protect oneself in dangerous situations. Instructors Ron and Yiska Finstuen are experienced teaching Krav Maga to all ages and ability levels.

Please join us for a FREE Demonstration Day on Wednesday, January 8th in the Auditorium from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm!

Price: $330M / $350G *Special pricing if you register on or before demonstration day: $295M/$315G

InBody Machine The InBody 570 delivers in-depth analysis of your overall health and wellness in just 45 seconds. In addition to analyzing muscle mass, fat mass and total body water, this equipment will draw from additional metrics like Visceral Fat Level and Segmental Fat Analysis, and even skeletal mass/bone density! Easily track your progress.

Price: $35/one scan $50/two scans

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Fitness & Wellness VIBE Fit Bootcamp January 13 - February 21 MWF 9-10 am Price: $288M/$388G Join this community-oriented, boot camp-style group training session to maximize your overall fitness. VIBE Fit is led by an experienced personal trainer who will customize your challenging workouts, yet modify as needed. A portion of each session is based on HIIT (high intensity interval training) to boost metabolism, gain muscular and cardio strength and endurance, balance,and flexibility while changing your body comp. You will note your progress scientifically by using an InBody Scan Analyzer.

Want to feel stronger?

Looking to gain more confidence in accomplishing your daily activities?

Looking for consistency and support to help you achieve your fitness goals?

We’ll transform your outlook on health. *3 participants minimum needed

From Resolutions to Results Fitness Goal Workshop with Anthony Ange Last Wednesday of January, February & March | 5:00pm January 29: Members FREE / Guests $10 February 26 and March 26: $5M/$10G Join our Fitness Director, Anthony Ange on the last Wednesday of January, February, and March, for a fun, interactive workshop where you will learn to set SMART goals, how habit stacking can improve your productivity, and discover how repeating small, 5-minute actions are the key to achieving your fitness goals in the new year. Boost your accountability with an expert led support group of like-minded peers.

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Fitness & Wellness GROUP PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS TRX Group Training Tuesdays/Thursdays: 5-6pm (Ongoing) Build and challenge your core strength by incorporating TRX into your routine.

TRX helps you to: Build lean muscle Strengthen your core Increase joint stability Improve sports performance Improve Balance Registration is required due to limited space.

Register through the My Akron J app and pay $9.50 per class.

First Class FREE.

Spring Hiking Spree March 2 - May 4 Sundays I 10am I Open to all Join Ashton Budzinski every Sunday to hike different Summit Metro Parks trails each week!

All JCC members, employees, friends and family are welcome to attend.

Sign up on the My Akron J app to reserve your spot and get the location of the hike each week!

Pickleball: Free Play Join a group of dedicated adult Pickleball players every week in Pickleball free play. All skill levels welcome. Pickleball free play is held in the gymnasium or, if weather permits, outside on the Tennis Courts.

Pickleball Free Play Times Tuesday/Thursday: 7:30-10:30AM Tuesday: 5:30-8:00PM Saturday: 2:00-4:00PM Sunday: 12:30-2:30PM Shaw JCC members play for FREE. Non-Members must buy a $15 monthly pass for unlimited play.

Everyone is requested to register each month. Stop at one of our service desks or call us at 330-867-7850.

Restorative Yoga Workshops January 9 / February 13 / March 13 6:30-7:45pm January 10 / February 14 / March 14 11am-12:15pm Price Per Session: $25M/$35G Each workshop is a standalone session.

Experience deep relaxation and renewal in this restorative yoga workshop. Through gentle poses supported by props, breathwork, and mindfulness, participants will release tension, calm the mind, and restore balance to the body. Ideal for all levels, this session promotes relaxation and healing, leaving you refreshed and rejuvenated.

Register through the My Akron J app under the "Classes" section.

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Fitness & Wellness FIND YOUR PATH TO WELLNESS! Massage

Personal Training

Massage reduces stress, promotes relaxation, and supports overall well-being by calming the nervous system, lowering heart rate and blood pressure, and relieving chronic pain. It enhances flexibility, eases muscle tension, boosts circulation for faster recovery, and improves sleep by reducing anxiety. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or athletic recovery, our JCC Massage Therapists are here to help!

Available in 30-, 60-, or 90-minute sessions.

At the JCC, our Personal Trainers use their expertise in exercise science to create customized workout plans tailored to your goals—whether it’s weight loss, building strength, or improving fitness. We offer a FREE Fit Plan session to assess your abilities, introduce helpful exercises, and teach you how to set up machines effectively. Personal Training helps you stay on track, boosts accountability, and keeps workouts safe, fun, and effective. Schedule your JCC Fit Plan today for expert fitness guidance!

All of our personal trainers are experienced and nationally certified. Contact the Fitness Dept. at 330-835-0032 or our Personal Training Manager, Ashton Budzinski, at abudzinski@shawjcc.org for availability with our trainers.

Personal One-on-One Basketball Training Take your game to the next level! Individual basketball lessons are a great way to work towards mastering the fundamentals of the game. Lessons are available for all ages with seasoned collegiate athlete and coach, Johnny Osby! Price: $70/hr

Meet Ou r Traine rs! Go to shawjcc .org/Pers onalTra iners

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Sessions are scheduled individually with all practitioners and trainers.

Aquatics SWIM LESSONS PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS To schedule lessons, email swimlessons@shawjcc.org or call 330-835-0055. Prices are per participant.

Private Lessons 30-minute lesson for one participant 1 Lesson $25 Member / $35 Guest 5 Lessons $120 Member / $165 Guest 10 Lessons $225 Member / $315 Guest

Semi-Private Lessons 30-minute lesson for two or more participants.

(Price is per swimmer. You must have your own 2-3 person group)

1 Lesson 5 Lessons 10 Lessons

$20 Member / $30 Guest $95 Member / $143 Guest $180 Member / $270 Guest

GROUP LESSONS Our experienced and dedicated instructors lead small classes that will teach you aquatics skills in a fun, safe and nurturing environment. Our goal is for you to succeed and to love swimming as much as we do!

The American Red Cross Learn to Swim™ program puts water safety first. Each level includes training in basic water safety and stroke development. Swimmers progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next.

4-Week Swim Sessions Wednesdays

Saturdays

January 8-29 February 5-26 March 5-26 April 9-30

January 4-25 February 1-22 March 8-29 April 5-26

Preschool & Level 1: 5-5:30pm Level 2 & Level 3: 5:45-6:15pm

Level 4/5 and Level 3: 9:00-9:30am Level 2 and Level 1: 9:45-10:15am Baby&Me and Preschool: 10:30-11am

Thursdays

4-Week Session Pricing: $45 Member / $65 Guest

Members get priority registration!

January Sessions: Registration begins 12/9/24 (members); 12/16/24 (guests) February Sessions: Registration begins 1/13/25 (members); 1/20/25 (guests)

January 9-30 February 6-27 March 6-27 April 10-May 1

March Sessions: Registration begins 2/10/25 (members); 2/17/25 (guests)

Preschool & Level 1: 5-5:30pm Level 2 & Level 3: 5:45-6:15pm

April Sessions: Registration begins 3/17/25 (members); 3/24/25 (guests)

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Senior Adult PROGRAMMING & ENGAGEMENT Bridge Mondays, 10:30am - 1:30pm No matter what level of play, join us for bridge. No instruction provided.

No RSVP needed. Coffee and snacks served.

Retired Men's Club 2nd & 4th Tuesday of Every Month 9:30 - 11:30am Join the Retired Men’s Group for open discussion. Bagels and coffee will be served. RSVP to Alisa by no later than the Monday before to areinbolt@shawjcc.org.

Mah-Jongg Thursdays, 1-4pm Young and old alike are enjoying the comeback of the game of Mah Jongg. Whether you know how to play, or want to learn, there will be an opportunity! No RSVP needed. Coffee and snacks served.

Book Club Last Thursday of Every Month, 11:15am Meet up with fellow book-lovers to discuss a selected book within the group. Coffee and snacks served. If interested in joining, please email Alisa at areinbolt@shawjcc.org.

We have 7 Silver Sneakers classes weekly, plus SuperStar Rewards:

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If any SilverSneakers or Renew Active member swipes in to the JCC at least 11 times/month, they are automatically entered to win gift cards EVERY MONTH!

Hospitality Fee: In order to maintain the high quality of our Senior Adult programs, we have implemented a Hospitality Fee. You can pay $10 every month or $100 per year ($20 savings). Recognizing that some members attend programs less frequently than others, we have also implemented a daily payment option of $2.50. Payments can be made at the front desk. Fee only applies to the programs listed above, NOT Silver Sneakers classes.

Espresso Yourself!

LISTENING SESSION WITH STEPHANIE YORK

Espresso Yourself!

Thursday, March 20, 9-10 a.m.

We’re hosting a quarterly member listening session, “Espresso Yourself,” with Executive Director Stephanie York. Enjoy coffee and bagels while sharing ideas, concerns, and feedback. Members only, free of charge, sign-up required. Kindly sign-up at surveymonkey.com/r/Espresso

Scan to Sign-up!

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H O L ID A Y S

Chanukah (Hanukkah) Evening of Wed, Dec 25, 2024 - Thurs, Jan 2, 2025 The Hebrew word Chanukah (also spelled Hanukkah) means “dedication,” and is thus named because it celebrates the rededication of the Holy Temple. Hanukkah is the eight-day, wintertime “festival of lights,” celebrated with a nightly menorah lighting, special prayers and foods fried in oil. Classic foods include potato latkes (pancake) garnished with applesauce or sour cream, and the reigning Israeli favorite is the jellyfilled sufganya (doughnut).

Tu B’Shevat Evening of Wed, Feb 12 - Thurs, Feb 13, 2025 Join us for a Tu B’Shevat Paint & Sip on February 12!

More information on page 6.

Tu B’Shevat, the 15th day of the Jewish month of Shevat, is a holiday also known as the New Year for Trees. Scholars believe that originally Tu B’Shevat was an agricultural festival, marking the emergence of spring. The holiday also has become a tree-planting festival in Israel, in which Israelis and Jews around the world plant trees in honor or in memory of loved ones and friends.

Purim Evening of Thurs, Mar 13 – Fri, Mar 14, 2025 Purim is one of the most joyous holidays on the Jewish calendar. Purim commemorates the saving of the Jewish people from annihilation at the hands of an official of the Achaemenid Empire named Haman. In addition to reading the M'gillah (Book of Esther), celebrants dress in costumes, have festive parties, perform Purim spiels, send baskets of food (mishloach manot) to friends, and give gifts to the poor (matanot l'evyonim).

A traditional Purim food is hamantaschen, three-cornered pastries bursting with poppy seeds or another sweet filling.

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What's Happening at The J? We welcome you to explore what The JCC has to offer.

Keep up-to-date with programs and happenings at the JCC. Follow us on social media:

@shawjcc

Subscribe to our e-newsletter: shawjcc.org/member-newsletter Do you have the My Akron J app? This app will allow you to sign up for Group Ex classes and paid programs, purchase Personal Training and Body Therapy packages, view your statements and check-in history, and more!

To learn more, go to shawjcc.org/my-akron-j

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Meet Our

Staff

JCC Leadership Team Stephanie York syork@shawjcc.org Executive Director 330-835-0098

Anthony Ange aange@shawjcc.org Fitness Director 330-835-0058

Kim Garra kgarra@jewishakron.org Mandel ECE Director 330-835-0044

Lyndsey Heffern lheffern@shawjcc.org Youth Program Director 330-835-0064

Kevin Konet kevin_konet@shawjcc.org Campus Operations Director 330-835-0038

Ryan Miller rmiller@shawjcc.org Membership & Aquatics Director 330-835-0049

Shannon Piggott spiggott@shawjcc.org Marketing & Communications Director 330-835-0002

Alisa Reinbolt areinbolt@shawjcc.org Program & Event Director 330-835-0027

David Rubens drubens@shawjcc.org Director of Business Operations 330-835-0009

eth e Elizab Welcom ir e in the and Dav s! new role

Annie Rubes arubes@shawjcc.org Office Administrator 330-835-0040

Elizabeth Scroggins escroggins@shawjcc.org Camp Director 330-835-0065

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Feel free to stop in and say hi!

We Are

Hiring!

Be a Part of Something Special!

Join Our Team We are committed to providing the best possible climate for development, opportunity, and connection for all staff members!

Opportunities Include: ECE Staff Manager Pre-K Lead Teacher Older Infant Teacher (Toddlers) Infant Teacher Lifeguard Controller (JewishAkron)

Apply at shawjcc.org/careers

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To learn more about The Shaw JCC of Akron or to register for a program, go to ShawJCC.org, download the “My Akron J” app, or call 330-867-7850.