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YOUTH DEPARTMENT

Grades K-8 | Teen

Whether you are entering kindergarten, about to finish junior high school, making your way through high school, or anywhere in between, the youth department is sure to meet your needs! With fun, innovative and engaging programs you will be sure to get fit, learn something new, and make friends. You can leave your parents home or even better, your parents can choose to work out, get a massage, or get a bite to eat at Cafe J knowing that you are safe and well cared for. Sometimes you may even get to attend an event with your family that is fun for all! Elementary age children are kept busy with Saturday evening and Sunday programs which include swim, sports, crafts, cooking and game room, weekly workshops such as Mad Science, Animal Encounter, and Junior Chef, School's Out trips, scouts, the very best Kidz Klub After School Programs and more!!

*Parents, we need you! Camp and Youth Department Committee
These years are important ones for our juniors, teens and their parents. We are looking
for concerned, caring parents to meet regularly to discuss improving our programs.
It is your input that will help us to have the best type of activities to better serve our youth. For more information call Glenn or Stephanie 718.475.5231 or 718.475.5232.

Open Lounge Schedule
grades 3-12
Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC
Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Lounge
Board games, game room, schmoozing and crafts.
Monday - Thursday 4 - 7pm
game room only
Sundays 12 noon - 5pm
FREE for JCC members

 

Grades K-8

  • Kidz Klub
  • Programs & Events
  • Scouts
  • Birthday Parties
  • Other pRograms

KIDZ KLUB AFTERSCHOOL

Grades K-8
 Joan and Alan Bernikow JCC
Adam Birnbaum, Coordinator
abirnbaum@sijcc.com 718.475.5267
Avis/South Shore
Lisa Quinn, Coordinator
lquinn@sijcc.com 718.475.5284


From daily school dismissal time until 7pm The Kidz Klub After School Program offers a great after school experience that includes homework help, arts and crafts activities, cooking, computer lab, game room, recreational activities, fitness programs and at the Bernikow JCC, indoor and outdoor swimming. Kidz Klub is a terrific way for children to make new friends, develop new skills, and above all, have a good time. terrific way for children to make new friends, develop new skills, and above all, have a good time.


At our Avis/South Shore location, transportation is currently provided from the following schools: P.S. 4, 32, 36, 42, 55, 56, 58, and IS. 7, 63, 75.
At our Bernikow location, we serve the following schools: P.S. 23, 29, 30, 35, 54, 60, 69, I.S. 24, 72 and the Petrides School.
Please note: pick-up from a particular school is based on a minimum registration of 3 children attending Kidz Klub from that school.
Other schools may be considered upon request.


Avis fees*
5 days a week $390/month
4 days a week $360/month
3 days a week $325/month
Bernikow fees*
5 days a week $415/month
4 days a week $385/month
3 days a week $350/month
*$200 annual discount is available for second child registered.


These fees include all school half-day pickups. We offer mid-winter and spring recess trips for an additional fee as well as other school closings. These trips are from 9:00am - 5:00pm and extended morning and afternoon hours are available with no additional cost to Kidz Klub participants. JCC Family membership is required.
For Bernikow information contact Adam Birnbaum, 718,475.5267 or abirnbaum@sijcc.com.
For Avis/South Shore information contact Lisa Quinn at 718.475.5284 or lquinn@sijcc.com.

PROGRAMS & EVENTS K-8

    • School's Out Program

    Grades K-8 - Bernikow JCC
    When school's out, we're in!
    Let your children join us for a fun filled week visiting amusement parks, zoos, museums and more!
    Programs are 9am - 5pm Extended morning and afternoon hours are available as well for $5 an hour.
    Monday, April 9
    through
    Thursday, April 12
    Fee per day: $45KK/$50M/$70NM
    Five day discount
    Kidz Klub register for all trips $175
    Members register for all trips $195

    Click here to register online

    • Mad Science

    If you want to unleash the scientist in you then this is the place! Each week will feature experiments, hands on discoveries and a cool take home project. Who knows, perhaps you will be the next Albert Einstein or discover another planet with life! Instructor: Mad Science of Staten Island Bernikow JCC grades 1 - 6
    Fees: $150KK/$160M/$215NM
    8 weeks
    Tuesdays 5 - 6pm 12JD207S
    beginning on April 24

    • Creative Kids Art Course Sticky Fingers Art

    grades UPK–3
    Kids can get messy without getting in trouble!
    A smock is recommended for this course which includes great projects that involve glue, paint, markers, tape, clay, sand and other home forbidden ingredients! If your child loves art and you have the mess, then this course is the perfect fit.
    Bernikow JCC 4 weeks
    Dates and times TBA 12JD208S
    Fees: $48 KK/$56M/$72NM

    CAMP ALL YEAR LONG

Never too early to plan for next summer! Learn about the JCC Lillian Schwartz Day Camp. The JCC
makes more children happy than any other camp on Staten Island! Check out the website for photos and updates all year round - camp.sijcc.org

    • Pre-Camp grades K-8

    Kick off your summer with two spectacular days that will get you ready for camp with
    trips, swimming in the Cool Outdoor Pool with its awesome slide and MORE! Be on the lookout for flyer with details!
    Bernikow JCC
    Fees: $65 per day M/$80 per day NM
    Thursday, June 28 and Friday, June 29

    • Sunday Camp Funday

    Sunday Camp Funday!
    Bernikow JCC Grades Pre-K - 6
    Sunday, April 29 12JD128
    Sunday, May 20 12JD129
    Time: 1:30-4:30pm
    Don't let your Sunday be a boring day when you can join us at the J for Sunday Camp Funday! Camp never ends with this exciting program which offers entertaining and unique specialty classes. Reunite with camp friends and experience camp inside the JCC with many of our Camp programs such as dance, hair and nails, hockey and fencing.
    Fees: In Advance: $20M/$30NM
    At Door: $25M/$35NM

    • Summer Camp Shows 2012
      • The Brain Show
        Monday, July 9
      • Magic of Anthony Salazar
        Monday, July 16
      • Simon Sez
        Monday, July 23
      • Court Jesters
        Monday, July 30
      • Israeli Caravan
        Monday, August 6
      • Ventriloquist John Pizzi
        Monday, August 13


BOY SCOUTS

Our Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts programs are constantly expanding under the leadership of exceptional men and women. Thanks to our Boy Scout leaders Kevin Brosnick and Wayne Baskin, and our Girl Scout leaders Lisa Rosenfeld, Amy Bergen, Geanine Rando and Eva Deforest, our scouting program has been a tremendous success! Boy Scout meetings take place on Sundays and Girl Scout meetings take place on Mondays or Fridays. The JCC Scouting program offers youth an opportunity to develop skills, leadership ability and confidence while building lifelong friendships. Through weekly meetings, trips, community service projects and workshops, the scouts learn, grow and have a great time. We also have scouting programs that serve children with special needs.
We are always looking to grow and for volunteers to lead and assist groups. If you are interested in learning more about this rewarding experience or would like to enroll your child please contact Stephanie Feldman at sfeldman@sijcc.com or 718.475.5232.

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

    • Do you want to put a charge into your
      child's birthday party?
      We have the answer, so let us give your son or daughter a day to remember. Choose from a menu of specific theme based parties.
      Your Birthday Party will include:
      • Set up and clean up
      • Kosher food and beverages
      • Cake
      • Great staff to insure a blast of a time
      • Your choice of party theme
      To book a party, please call Melissa Kraker 718.475.5274.
     

Teens

High School teens can get involved in Youth Board, Project Jacob - Staten Island's community Hebrew High, T.H.E. Group - Teen HIV peer educators, Teen Social Action Corps (T.S.A.C.) - an intensive community service program or you can just have fun! Rockfest in the Spring, teen fitness programs, swim team, gymnastics, music classes, great films.
The J - everything teens value - 7 days a week! Teens can choose from various leadership programs such as Youth Board, Hebrew High School, training programs such as Driver's Education and SAT prep, as well as participate in social events such as coffee houses, trips and Rockfest Battle of the Bands! The Teen Department offers a JCREW Internship Program as well as many volunteer programs where teens can earn school credit.

Teen Listserv
To have your email address added to a teen E-blast listserv for information about upcoming
teen events and programs emailSamantha Goodman at sgoodman@sijcc.com.

  • Youth Board
  • Teen Council
  • J-Crew
  • Driver's Ed
  • Camp Options
  • Programs & Events

YOUTH BOARD

The Ultimate Teen Program for Future Leaders
The Bernikow JCC Youth Conference Room is host to the hub of the JCC Youth Department, the Executive Youth Board. The Youth Board brainstorms, proposes, discusses, plans, organizes and runs events, trips, activities and fundraisers for Staten Island's teen community. They also perform community service projects for the elderly, homeless future activists and leaders as they are empowered to creatively and positively influence their community, while actively helping those in need and at the same time are learning how to effectively work as part of a team. Members of the Youth Board are recognized by the JCC as representatives of the agency's youth population. Two serve as voting members on the JCC's Board of Directors. The Youth Board is committed to fundraising and Tzedakah. Throughout the year, the Youth Board sponsors highly popular Mother's Day and Purim gift packages as well as a major Rock concert (see above) that raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes.

Teens interested in joining the Youth Board should contact Samantha at 718.475.5285 or sgoodman@sijcc.com.
Mondays, 6-7pm


Teen Council

Leadership program for junior high teens Bernikow JCC Are you in grades 6-8 and looking for an opportunity to get involved! Are you ready to meet new people and be a leader in the community? If so, this group is for you! Teen Council is a leadership group for junior high teens devoted to planning, organizing, creating and discussing new and innovative ways to plan events, trips, activities, fundraisers and community service projects for our Staten Island Junior High teen community. This group is a great way to get together with other teens that share your interests and are motivated to develop leadership skills. Trips throughout the year include cosmic bowling, movie nights, theme nights, snow tubing, sleepovers, and much more. Community service activities include nursing home and soup kitchen visits, working with children with special needs, organizing clothing and food drives, car washes and bake sales with the proceeds going to Tzedakah.
For more information contact Samantha at 718.475.5285 or sgoodman@sijcc.com.
Wednesdays, 6:15–7pm

J-CREW

JCC Internship Program


J-Crew is a new leadership development/internship program for high school students. This is a great opportunity for teens to connect with our community while helping build their resumes. In addition to being an incredible experience, this program will help teens develop their skills in a supervised setting. This program runs from October to June. Teens are expected to complete 36 hours of an internship throughout the school year. There may be opportunities to work in the JCC youth department, special needs programs, preschool and senior center. There will be monthly meetings for interns to discuss the program and talk about their experiences in a comfortable setting.

Teens interested in joining the Youth Board should contact Samantha at 718.475.5285 or sgoodman@sijcc.com.


DRIVER'S ED

A comprehensive introduction to the driving experience

YSI is offering complete and professionally taught Driver's Education courses at Avis/South Shore and Bernikow JCC's. The course curriculum include: rules of the road, traffic safety concerns, proper handling of a vehicle, driving in traffic, and problems of substance abuse as related to driving. Students who successfully complete the course may be eligible to receive their driver's license at age 17. The program is certified by the New York State Education Department.
For information call YSI, 718.851.1876

TEEN CAMP OPTIONS CIT I & II
(Counselor In Training)

    • CIT I: Teens entering Grade 9 and 10

    Teen program that combines counselor training, travel, and community service work CIT I/Camp Etgar is the ideal program to meet the unique needs of the teen interested in increasing responsibility and teen travel. CIT I/Etgar teens get a taste of being a camp counselor, go on great trips and play a role in healing the world.

    • CIT II: Teens entering grade 10

    Leadership Training, Camp Counselor Skills Development and Great Trips. 8 week program. Make a difference in the life of a child. Spend your summer with the JCC getting "on the job" training and experience working with children. As a CIT, you will learn basic information on "kid relating" skills, child development and how to lead games.

PROGRAMS AND EVENTS

    • Teen Lounges & Dances

    Come to the 'J' and hang with friends with awesome nights of swim, gym, snacks and a variety of activities such as karaoke, scavenger hunts, and games with different themes to each night! Whether you want to get wet, enjoy sports, or play games this night is sure to be great!
    Don't miss out on the coolest dances on the island for teens in 6th-8th grade. Dance to the best pop, hip-hop, reggae, alternative rock and grunge music there is!

    • Spring Dance
      Saturday, April 28, 9-11pm 12TD117
      Fee & Location TBA
    • Game Night
      Saturday, May 19, 8-10pm 12TD214
      $7M/$10NM
      For more information contact Samantha at
      sgoodman@sijcc.com or 718.475.5285
    • Israel Day Parade

    Come out for a fun day and Support Israel. On Sunday, June 3 the Annual Celebrate Israel Day Parade will take place in Manhattan and once again the JCC is sponsoring a marching group to participate in the parade which draws some 100,000 people annually. All marchers receive an official parade T-shirt, snacks and transportation. The fee is $10. Buses will depart from the Bernikow JCC at a time yet to be determined. This is a rain or shine event.
    For more information contact Samantha at sgoodman@sijcc.com or 718.475.5285.