Classes for Grades K-5A world of fun enriching programs and activities for children and families.
For more information, contact Sarah Evans, Director of Children's Services,
at 203-487-0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org.
The JCC Youth Department offers a wide variety of outstanding and diverse programs for children in grades K through 5 and their families. We offer an enriching after school program, fun-filled events for families and their children, weekend activities, vacation day programs, and many more classes. We've got it all! These programs provide opportunities to socialize, meet new people, have fun, and enhance Jewish identity. The JCC's Youth department is always filled with opportunities to have an amazing time.
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Fall 2010
General Interest Classes for Grades K - 5
Cheerleading with Cheer Excape All-Stars
Grades K - 5
Get those pom-poms ready! Learn how to tumble and cheer like the pros from Stamfords amazing cheer squad!
Mondays, 4 - 5 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $280 (14 sessions)
Boys & Girls Hip Hop Dance
with Mark Hanna
Grades K & 1 / Grades 2 - 5
Learn some funky moves, learn popular dances, and even create your own!
Grades K & 1
Thursdays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m.
Sept. 16 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $198 / NM $220 (11 sessions)
Grades 2 - 5
Mondays, 4:15- 5:15 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $280 (14 sessions)
Chess with Alex
Grades K - 5
Become a chess pro! In this class, you will learn chess strategies, and the moves you need to win against your opponents!
Mondays, 5 - 6 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $280 (14 sessions)
Painting & Drawing with Holly
Grades K - 2
Color mixing, portraits, and more!
Tuesdays, 4:15 5:15 p.m.
Sept. 14 Dec. 21 (No class Nov. 2)
M $ 252 / NM $280 (14 sessions)
NEW! Guitar with Shane
Ages 8 - 11
Learn chords, scales, theory and best of all learn to play your favorite songs! Guitars will be provided for all students to use during their lessons. Students who have guitars are encouraged to bring their own.
Tuesdays, 4:15 5:15 p.m.
Sept. 14 Nov. 9 (No class Nov. 2)
M $168 / NM $184 (8 sessions)
Tumbletrain Gymnastics
Grades K & 1
Tumbletrain stops at the JCC! Children will have fun learning basic gymnastic tumbling skills, as well as, completing work on balance beams, single bar, trampoline, and much more.
Thursdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 16 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $198 / NM $220 (11 sessions)
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Youth Sports Classes Grades K-5
NEW! Tennis with Shane OReilly
Grades K - 2 / Grades 3 - 5
Having fun is the most important part, but emphasis on proper technique will not be compromised. Only a 4 student max per age division, so sign up quickly! This is a 6 week program.
Grades K - 2, 3 - 5
Mondays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 13 Oct. 25 (No class Oct. 11) (Rain make-up dates Nov. 1, Nov. 8)
M $126 / NM $144 (6 sessions)
Grades K - 2, 3 - 5
Thursdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 16 Nov. 4 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30) (Rain make-up date Nov. 18)
M $126 / NM $144 (6 sessions)
BVSA Baseball
Grades K - 3 / Grades 4 - 8
Let the staff from Bobby Valentines Sports Academy help you improve your hitting, throwing, fielding, and base running to become an all-star player! Instructor: BVSA Staff
Grades K - 3
Mondays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $294 (14 sessions)
Grades 4 - 8
Thursdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 16 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $198 / NM $231 (11 sessions)
BVSA Football
Grades K 3 / Grades 4 - 8
This Bobby Valentines Sports Academy clinic will cover everything from speed and agility workouts to the basic fundamentals of football. Come train with former Professional Football player Mike Abate.
Grades K - 3
Thursdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 16 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $198 / NM $231 (11 sessions)
Grades 4 - 8
Mondays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $294 (14 sessions)
Stamford JCC Travel Basketball
Grades 5 8
Join us as we battle against teams from the Fairfield County Basketball League! Teams will practice and play games throughout the week. We will be holding three tryouts. In order to make the team, you must show up for two out of the three. Attending tryouts does not guarantee a spot on the team. Team practices will begin the week after the last tryout. Contact Mo Concepcion at 203- 487-0971 or mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org for more information. Tryout dates are 9/19, 9/26, and 10/3: Grades 5 6, 2:45 4 p.m.
Grades 7 8, 4:15 5:30 p.m.
M $325 / NM $375
NEW! Sports & Games Galore
Grades K - 2
Join us for some indoor and outdoor fun as we play sports and games such as basketball, baseball, soccer, and floor hockey. We will also use our new Mini-Golf Course, Low Ropes Course, and Exergaming Room for some fun games and activities! Instructor: Mo Concepcion.
Tuesdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 14 Dec. 21 (No class Nov. 2)
M $210 / NM $252 (14 sessions)
NEW! Low Ropes Course
Grades 3 5
Join us for some fun and exciting activities on our new low ropes course! Challenge yourself and become a team player by earning the trust of your group and have fun with some great team building exercises!
Tuesdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 14 Nov. 9 (No class Nov. 2)
M $144 / NM $168 (8 Sessions)
NEW! Total Golf Adventures (TGA)
Grades K 8
(TGA) National Golf Enrichment Program provides K-8th grade students the opportunity to learn the game of golf in a fun, safe and nurturing environment while instilling life values and educational concepts. TGA provides all necessary equipment for each program that is specially designed for the safety of each student. TGA will incorporate our new mini-golf course as part of their program! Two 6 Week Sessions. You can sign up for both 6 week sessions at the same time.
Wednesdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Sept. 15 Nov. 3 (No class Sept. 22, Sept. 29, Nov. 10)
M $150 / NM $168 (6 sessions)
Wednesdays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Nov. 17 Dec. 22
M $150 / NM $168 (6 sessions)
Soccer with Blue Wave Kickers
Grades K - 3
Let Coach Jonathan Bradley and his BWK staff engage your child in physical activity while teaching them the fundamentals of soccer. Children will enhance their soccer skills through games and scrimmages that help build confidence, teamwork, and self esteem.* Instructor: Jonathan Bradley and BWK staff.
Wednesdays, Sept. 15 Dec. 22
(No class Sept. 22, Sept. 29)
4:15 5 p.m. 13 sessions
M $234 / NM $273
NEW! JCC Multisport Kids Program
Ages 7 - 10 / 11 - 13
The JCC is excited to partner with area triathlete and triathlon coach, Doug Schwartz to offer a weekly multisport clinic. Focus will rotate between swimming, cycling, and running to enhance strength, endurance, and self esteem. The program will culminate with a Kids Indoor Triathlon on the last day of class. Maximum 20 per group.
Ages 7 10
Thursdays, 4 5 p.m.
Oct. 7 Dec. 23 (No class Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $200 / NM $225 (10 sessions)
Ages 11 - 13
Thursdays, 5 - 6 p.m.
Oct. 7 Dec. 23 (No class Nov, 11, Nov. 25)
M $200 / NM $225 (10 sessions)
NEW! Tumbletrain Tumbling & Conditioning
Grades 2 - 5
Students will learn a variety of strength conditioning geared toward the muscle groups needed to develop great tumbling. From round-offs to walkovers and handsprings, this class will work on each students individual needs!
Thursdays, 5:15 6 p.m.
Sept. 16 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $198/ NM $231 (11 sessions)
Tang Soo Do Karate
Grades K - 3 / Grades 4 - 8
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Grades K - 3, 4:30 5:30 p.m.
Grades 4 - 8, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m.
Sept. 14 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 2, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $375 / NM $450 (25 sessions)
NEW! Mini-Golf Madness
Grades K 5
Join us and play 18 holes on our new mini-golf course. Each week every player will have a checklist of challenges they must complete on every hole. Compete against your friends to take home the title of Mini-Golf Madness Champion!
Grades K 2
Fridays, 1:30 2:15 p.m.
Oct. 8 Nov. 12
M $60 / NM $78 (6 sessions)
Grades 3 5
Fridays, 2:30 3:15 p.m.
Oct. 8 Nov. 12
M $60 / NM $78 (6 sessions)
Grades K 5
Fridays, 4:15 5 p.m.
Oct. 8 Nov. 12
M $60 / NM $78 (6 sessions)
Walter Bloom Basketball
Grades K 5
Take your game to the next level! Participants will learn to play the game by improving shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, and more. Every session ends in a scrimmage to enhance their skills. Each participant will receive a jersey at the beginning and trophy at the end of the semester.
Grades K 1
Sundays, 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 Feb. 27 (No class Dec. 26, Feb. 20)
M $224 / NM $266 (14 sessions)
Grades 2 3
Sundays, 3:45 - 4:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 Feb. 27 (No class Dec. 26, Feb. 20)
M $224 / NM $266 (14 sessions)
Grades 4 5
Sundays, 4:45 - 5:30 p.m.
Nov. 14 Feb. 27 (No class Dec. 26, Feb. 20)
M $224 / NM $266 (14 sessions)
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Youth Aquatics Classes
Swimming Lessons
All ages
All lessons are a half-hour in length. Fees are per person, per series of 5 classes. There is a registration fee of $20 per person per semester for non-members . If, as a non member you buy a minimum of $500 worth of lessons at the beginning of the year, you will pay the registration fee only once for a savings of $60. Note: 24-hour notice of cancellation of private lessons is required, or you will be charged in full for the lesson. Call the pool office at 487-0991 for cancellations. Please stop at the front desk before each lesson to collect your receipt, which you will need to bring with you to the pool and give to your instructor before each lesson.
Note: Please make payment adjustments at the front desk
Rollover Registration Policy
If you are already enrolled in a class at the JCC and want to rollover to the next class in the next semester, even if you are a nonmember, you can do so once member registration has begun. Member registration for the next semester will begin during the last week of each current semester.
Fees are subject to change based on the number of sessions in the current semester.
Swim Instruction
Swimming lessons are a half-hour in length. Fees are per person, per series of 5 classes. Please visit stamfordjcc.org for important information about swim instruction.
Private Swimming Lessons
1 person
M $175 / NM $215 (5 classes)
Semi-Private Swimming Lessons
2 people
There must be 2 people at every semi-private lesson. Unfortunately, if one person does not attend there will be an additional charge for private instruction.
M $125 / NM $155 (5 classes)
Private Trio & More
3 or more people
There must be a minimum of three people at every group lesson. Unfortunately, if all three do not attend there will be an additional charge for private instruction.
M $110 / NM $130 (5 classes)
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Aquatics Classes for Grades K-5
Level I
6 9 years
This course is designed for the real beginner. Children will learn to put their faces in the water, float, and kick and get ready for more advanced skills. Instructors: Mondays, Sharon Colucci. Please note: There is a $5 dollar entrance fee for each child to attend swim meets.
Sundays, 9 9:30 a.m.
Sept. 12 Dec. 19
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Sundays, 9:30 - 10 a.m.
Sept. 12 Dec. 19
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Mondays, 4 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Level II
6 9 years
This course helps the inexperienced swimmer learn the beginning of swim skills. Children who have taken a class before can join this one. For those who are just starting, this class is suitable as well. Level II is a little bit more advanced. Freestyle and backstroke will be introduced. Instructors: Wednesdays, Sharon Colucci. Please note: There is a $5 dollar entrance fee for each child to attend swim meets.
Sundays, 9:30 10 a.m.
Sept. 12 Dec. 19
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Sundays, 10:30 11 a.m.
Sept. 12 Dec. 19
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Wednesdays, 4 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 15 Dec. 22 (No class Sept. 22, Sept. 29)
M $234 / NM $312 (13 sessions)
Level III
6 9 years
For the intermediate swimmer who has completed Level II. Children must be able to swim a short distance using the crawl and backstroke. Instructors: Mondays and Wednesdays, Sharon Colucci. Please note: There is a $5 dollar entrance fee for each child to attend swim meets.
Sundays, 10 10:30 a.m.
Sept. 12 Dec. 19
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Mondays, 4:30 5 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Wednesdays, 4:30 5 p.m.
Sept. 15 Dec. 22
M $234 / NM $312 (13 sessions)
Level IV
6 9 years
This program is for the child who already is swimming freestyle and backstroke. Breaststroke will be introduced. Instructor: Sharon Colucci. Please note: There is a $5 dollar entrance fee for each child to attend swim meets.
Mondays, 5 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Wednesdays, 5 5:30 p.m.
Sept. 15 - Dec. 22 (No class Sept. 22, Sept. 29)
M $234 / NM $312 (13 sessions)
Level V
6 9 years
This program is all about stroke refinement. Butterfly, surface dives and endurance are also part of the program. Instructor: Sharon Carlucci. Anyone new to Sharons programs must be tested. Please call her at (203) 487-0991, There is a $5 dollar entrance fee to each child to attend swim meets.
Mondays, 5:30 6 p.m.
Sept. 13 Dec. 20 (No class Oct. 11)
M $252 / NM $336 (14 sessions)
Wednesdays, 5:30 6 p.m.
Sept. 15 Dec. 22 (No class Sept. 22, Sept. 29)
M $234 / NM $312 (13 sessions)
Readiness Clinic
5 6 years
This program is for children who are fairly good swimmers for their age. Children will learn to explore competitive swimming, and will be encouraged to build endurance and competence in their strokes. When ready, they will advance into the Intramural Clinic. 2 times per week strongly recommended. Sign up for two days per week and receive a 10% discount. Please note: There is no charge for swim meets. Instructor: Mikhail Iogman. Children who swim with an outside swim team will not be allowed to participate in our swim meets.
2 Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 4 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 14 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23,
Sept. 30, Nov. 2, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $425 / NM $560 (25 sessions)
1 Day
Tuesdays, 4 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 14 Dec. 21 (No class Nov. 2)
M $266 / NM $350 (14 sessions)
1 Day
Thursdays, 4 4:30 p.m.
Sept. 16 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23,
Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $209 / NM $275 (11 sessions)
Intramural Swim Clinic
6 16 years
Learn competition-style swimming and become faster and more efficient in your strokes and turns. Students compete against each other in a fun and relaxed aquatic environment. Meets are held each semester, where children will compete against one another. Children new to the program will need to be tested. Must be able to swim one length of the pool using crawl and backstroke. Two times per week is strongly suggested. Sign up for two days per week and participants will receive a 10% discount. Children who are enrolled two days a week may qualify for Sunday practice sessions at no extra charge. Please contact Mikhail Iogman at (203) 487-0991 for testing and for further information. There is no charge for swim meets. Children who swim with an outside swim team will not be allowed to participate in our swim meets.
Sign up for two days per week for a savings of 10%. Children who are enrolled two days a week may qualify for Sunday practice sessions at no extra charge. Please contact Mikhail Iogman at 203-487-0991 for testing and for further information.
2 Days
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:30 5:15 p.m. / 5:15 6 p.m. / 7 8 p.m.
Sept. 14 Dec. 23 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 2, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $450 / NM $585 (25 sessions)
1 Day
Tuesdays
4:30 5:15 p.m. / 5:15 6 p.m. / 7 8 p.m.
Sept. 14 Dec. 21 (No class Nov. 2)
M $280 / NM $364 (14 sessions)
1 Day
Thursdays
4:30 5:15 p.m. / 5:15 6 p.m. / 7 8 p.m.
Sept. 16 Dec. 3 (No class Sept. 23, Sept. 30, Nov. 11, Nov. 25)
M $220 / NM $286 (11 sessions)
Non-members please note: A registration fee of $20 per person per semester will be added to all class and program fees for non-members.
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Fall Vacation Day Programs
Grades K-5
Choose an 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. day or a 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. day. Drop-ins are available if space allows and require an additional $10 fee. To avoid disappointment, register early by calling the JCC front desk at 203.322.7900.
All vacation day programs include free swim and sports with Mo Concepcion. Please bring swim gear and a bag lunch, unless otherwise specified. For details contact Sarah Evans at 203.487.0973 or sevans@stamfordjcc.org or Galit Roloff at 203.487.0974 or groloff@stamfordjcc.org. Following is a quick reference guide. For complete details, go to www.stamfordjcc.org
Monday, October 11
Pump It Up!
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: M $65 / NM $80
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.: M $75 / NM $90
Tuesday, October 12
Discovery Museum
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: M $65 / NM $80
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.: M $75 / NM $90
Tuesday, November 2
Off to the Farm!
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: M $65 / NM $80
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.: M $75 / NM $90
Thursday, November 11
Fun Fitness
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.: M $55 / NM $70
8 a.m. - 6 p.m.: M $65 / NM $80
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