Sports & Recreation

AUTISTIC SPORTS/RECREATION PROGRAMMING

Learning and participating in athletic skills is a good exercise that many ASD children do not get as they are often not part of an organized team. Sports/Rec programs will provide a safe environment that will encourage exercise, socialization and fun for ASD children. It has been proven that team sports help some children with autism towards increasing their patience, reduce temper tantrums, and enhance social skills, physical coordination, as well as their focus and attention.

• Yoga/Movement

A way for children to learn the parts of their bodies, to follow instructions, work alongside their classmates and to enjoy moving their bodies. Yoga offers a structured, focused activity
that doesn’t have a judgmental right/wrong component. The students will always see themselves as successful and will find their favorite positions.
Registration: Sunday, April 15, 10am 12PE133S
 

• Swimming
   

Basic swimming skills are so important for all children, but especially for children who are less aware of their surroundings. Swimming can aid children with emotional, behavioral, sensory, and communication disorders. It also improves muscle development, coordination, relaxation, and building self-esteem.
Registration:
Thursday April 19, 4:30pm 12PE134S

• Basketball

All players need to work on individual skills as well as team-building skills. There will be timed stations where the children will work on their attention and focus, independent transitions
to all stations, and basic skills, such as chest pass, bounce pass and defensive stance. We will use relay games to encourage teambuilding skills. We will incorporate skills such as turn-taking, keeping hands to self, cooperative play, communicating appropriately with peers, staying on task, exhibiting good sportsmanship, putting forth best effort, following teacher’s verbal/ visual directions.
Registration: TBA 12PE135S
10 sessions for each program
Fees: $150M/$170NM per program
For detailed information please call Jill Bruen,
718.475.5212

SPORTS PROGRAMS

• Outdoor/Indoor Soccer

Learn how to play soccer. Teach children the value of team play while increasing their coordination. Join the J’s favorite soccer coach, Abe for clinic and league play on Sundays and Thursdays. Please call Abe Medina for information, 718.475.5213.
Fee: $135M/$170NM 12PE312S
Registration Sunday, April 22, 11am

• Men’s Basketball League

Come down on Registration/Evaluation night to be placed on a team of 8. Play 20 minute
halves with a 5 minute half time for a great workout and get home just in time for kickoff.
You are guaranteed 10 games and at least one play-off game. So grab the guys,
come on down to the J, and maybe you can be part of the list of JCC Men’s Basketball
Champs! Call Abe 718.475.5200 ext 1107.
Fees: $100M/$150NM 12PE104S
Registration Thursday, April 12, 4pm

• Introduction to Sports

This introductory class will give your young athlete the chance to sample all the major
sports. Class will include Soccer, Baseball, Football skills (non contact) Boot Camp training,
Floor Hockey and much more. At the conclusion of the class your child will receive
and Sports Diploma from the JCC.
Fees: $100M/$150NM 12PE104S
Registration Thursday, April 12, 4pm

GYM/POOL RENTALS

The JCC offers rental space to both members and non members. Please call Mike Reape for all inquiries. Special discounts are available for members and long term rentals.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

JCC Birthday Parties is now catering to Adults and the Special Needs population in addition to children! This fall is a great time to throw an outdoor adult party at our beautiful Henry Kaufman Campgrounds! The atmosphere is ideal for picnic style food for all your guests on Saturday nights or Sunday afternoons. The possibilities are endless between the beautiful surroundings and over 100 acres of outdoor recreational space, a softball field, a covered pavilion for shelter and shade, BBQ grills, parking for over 200 of your closest friends and more!
The Sports and Rec Department has been celebrating many children's birthday parties through the years. Party packages can include magicians, animal encounters, swimming, sports, music, dance and much more. All parties are age appropriate and specifically designed with your child in mind. We specialize in customized celebrations and we will do our best to make your party as memorable as possible. All basic party packages include pizza, cake and beverages and an hour in our Olympic size pool or outdoor pool at HKC with the base package rate of $475 up to 20 children. The birthday child is free and we include 10 complimentary guest passes for any guest at the party wishing to use our fitness facility! All parties are offered on Sunday afternoon and there are two party hosts with each party who lead the children into tons of fun!!
For more information, please pick up a Birthday Party Package Folder located at the reception desks or contact birthday party coordinator Melissa at mkraker@sijcc.com or 718.475.5274.

POOL SCHEDULE/GENDER SWIM

We are looking forward to another great summer at the JCC Summer Swim Club! Please check our May Bulletin for details and hours of operation. As the summer swim season is about to get underway, please be reminded of the following rules for the pool area and please go over these rules with your children.
• Children 11 years and under must be accompanied by a guardian (16 and older)
• Absolutely no glass containers on the pool deck or grass areas.
• No food on the pool deck.
• Only Kosher food allowed in facility.
• No alcohol.
• Chairs and lounges are on a first come first served basis, no saving seats allowed.
• 1 towel per person on the weekends
• Please use side entrance to outdoor pool and not walk across indoor pool deck
(especially with street shoes and carriages)
• No noodles, kickboards, floats, etc. are permitted in outdoor pool
• Must be able to swim before going onto slide.
• Absolutely no goggles on face or around neck on the slide.
• Pool diapers a must, plastic pants recommended.
• No strollers on pool deck. Strollers are permitted in the lower grass area only.
• Non-swimmers must be accompanied in the pool with a guardian. (16 and older or as determined by lifeguard)
• Proper Swim attire/Swim suits required. (no basketball shorts, etc)
• Guest policy to be determined
Please make sure you listen to the lifeguards, follow all rules and be courteous and respectful
to all members.

CHILD/TEEN SWIM PROGRAMS & LESSONS

• Babies R Swimming
  “Baby Nemos”

(age 6 months–3 years)
Put your child on the path to swimming. Introduces infants/toddlers to the pool with
the comfort of their caregiver. An adult must accompany the child in the pool for the entire
lesson. 5 week sessions.
Session I
Sunday, April 1, 10:15-11am 12AQ182S
Session II
Sunday, May 20, 10:15-11am 12AQ184S
Fee: $150M/$225NM

• Richmond Aquatics Club @ the JCC

This United States Swim Team begins in September and runs through August. This is the perfect program for an established competitive swimmer. The team is made of four training groups from the ages of 8 – 18. Placement into one of the two groups will be based on experience, ability level and a tryout administered by the coaches. There are two breaks built in to the training year, one in April and one in August.
Please call the Aquatics Office for try-out information-
Claudia McLaughlin 718.475.5215.

• New York Swim Academy

New York Swim Academy offers classes for children at all skill-levels, for all ages, allowing them to progress smoothly into skilled swimmers. Our unique and dynamic teaching methods will take your child the whole way from beginner level to the level where they feel comfortable to become a competitive swimmer. Registration process begins with a free evaluation class to assess child’s comfort level in the pool. Instructor will spend five to ten minutes with the child identifying appropriate level, recommending private or a group class placement.
Group lessons: 12AQ422
$295M/$395NM; 10 sessions, 60 minutes
Private lessons: 12AQ421
$30M/$40NM; 1 session, 30 minutes
Students can join lessons at any time. Lessons are ongoing, year around. For more information please contact us at 347.982.5656 or nyswimacademy@gmail.com

• Pre-Competitive Skills Program Youth Stroke Development Clinic

Ages: 6 years – 18 years
Members of the swim team range in age from 6 to 17 years old and acquire a variety of different
skill levels. To be eligible a child must be able to complete at least 2 laps of the pool. The swim team competes against other JCC swim teams. All swim meets are held on Sundays. Swimmers are expected to attend at least 2 practices a week. Try-outs required. Please call the Aquatics office for an appointment.
Fee: $275M/$410NM 12AQ410
New session begins: March 7- August 11

• Swimming Lessons: The American Red Cross Way

ADULT SWIM PROGRAMS

• Triathlon Training/Masters Training

This will be an 8 week course with the classesstarting a new session on Thursday, March 22
– May 17. This is an ongoing program and you can join at any time. Please call for pro-rated
fee. Thursdays 8:30–9:30pm
Fee: $44M/$64NM 12AQ180S

• Private Swim Lessons

Youth & Adults
ages 3 and up
Nothing benefits the young or adult swimmer more than personalized instruction. Work
one on one with a qualified instructor. Scheduled by appointment only. Beginning at the current level of the child/adult and working towards American Red Cross Level skills.
*10 lessons scheduled and paid will receive a 10% discount on this program*
Fee: 30 minutes: $30M/$40NM 12AQ203
45 minutes: $40M/$55 12AQ204

LIFEGUARD TRAINING/CPR

Become a Red Cross certified lifeguard.
Must be 15 years old and pass a preliminary swim test.

Classes January-June
Fee: $225M/$280NM