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For specific departments, please click on the categories below to see our current programming. 

Membership & Fitness

​Fitness
Work out with us in the spacious Dr. Ron & Nancy Avis Fitness Center. As part of your membership, you get access to our 5,000 square feet of equipment and training areas!
Learn more here!
We also offer our members group exercise classes, including yoga, zumba, pilates, crossfit, and kickboxing.
Sign up for classes here

Pools
​The JCC has both a Jr. Olympic size indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool that is open in the summer months. We offer group and private lessons, aquatic therapy, lifeguard training, a swim team, and more. Grab your suit and dive in with us!
Click here for more information on the indoor pool.
Click here for more information on aquatics classes.

Sports & Aquatics

​Core 24 Basketball Academy
Core 24’s mission is to teach, develop, organize, manage, and offer youth players the opportunity to learn the fundamental skills of basketball while instilling life-lessons and values such as character, teamwork, discipline, respect, and sportsmanship. Check out our programs here!
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Soccer
All soccer classes take place at the Bernikow Building. Our program’s goal is to provide a fun and structured environment for each player which will help to prepare them for skilled athletic participation. Our experienced trainers are able to engage each player with non-traditional techniques. This not only helps build your child's athletic skills but also provides a way to help increase their self-confidence and social development by participating in a friendly and supportive environment. Monthly payment plans are available.

Fall Session:
Session runs September 12 - December 14 (no classes September 26, October 5, October 10, October 17, October 31, November 2)

• 7 - 14 years old: Monday &/or Wednesday 5pm-6pm 

Monday - Members: $250 / Non-Members: $300
Wednesday - Members: $300 / Non-Members: $360
Monday and Wednesday - Members: $550 / Non-Members: $660

​Register here. 
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Tennis
Tennis lessons take place at the Bernikow Building or Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road).

Seasonal Sessions
Participants ages 6 – 13 will work on their tennis skills in a group setting with the JCC tennis instructor. Practice your forehand, backhand, volley, serve, and game play!
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Tennis Fall Session:
September 4th - December 4th
10 Sundays
9:00am-2:00pm
Each individual will be put in 1 of 5 groups for an hour session between 9am-2pm based on age and skill level.
Full session: $250 members/$300 non-members 
Staten Island Academy Tennis courts or Bernikow 2nd floor gym

Register here
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For any questions, please email tennis@sijcc.com

Table Tennis
We offer Open Play Table Tennis for members only. Bring a paddle, ball, and join some JCC members to play table tennis. All skill levels encouraged.

Pickleball
Our newest sport is pickleball! Stay tuned for upcoming programs and lessons!

Aquatics
The JCC has both a Jr. Olympic size indoor pool as well as an outdoor pool that is open in the summer months. We offer group and private lessons, aquatic therapy, lifeguard training, a swim team, and more

Private Lessons for Children & Adults Ages: 4 months & up

• 30-Minute session $35 member / $50 non-member
• 10-pack, 30-Minute sessions $315 member / $450 non-member

JCC Pre-Competitive/ Trident Aquatics
Ages 6 – 18
Focus is on the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly and promotes the perfection of starts and turns. Designed for beginner swimmers with basic knowledge in all strokes, or the more advanced swimmer not quite ready for competition. This is an ongoing program. Please call for tryout times and appointments.

Trident Aquatics Club @ the JCC
Ages 8 – 18
This United States Swim Team is from September to August. There are five training groups. Placement will be based on experience, ability level and a tryout administered by the coaches. Placement is at the complete discretion of the coaches. Splash/Aqua Zumba Adult Splash classes consist of combining the resistance of water and the power of specialized water equipment to give you a non-impact, total body workout. All fitness levels welcome. This program is free for all members.

Group Swim Lessons
6 sessions with one make-up class offered, refunds not permitted.
Parent & Me (4 months – 3 years) $160 member / $230 non-member

This is the exciting first dip into the pool for children and we make it special for everyone involved! Parents bring their children into the pool for a fun lesson with one of our wonderful instructors. Children will learn to ask permission before entering the water and how to call for help. They will explore complete water submersion of the mouth, nose, and eyes, buoyancy on the front and back, and changing body position with support. Swim diapers are required.

Baby Nemos (4 months – 16 months) Sundays, 9 am – 9:45 am $160 member / $230 non-member
Baby Dolphins (16 months – 3 years) Sundays, 10 am – 10:45 am $160 member / $230 non-member

Levels 1–4 (3–7+ YEARS)
$200 member / $340 non-member

LEVEL 1 (SUGGESTED AGE 3+)
For the beginner who is comfortable in the water. Swimmers learn basics of swimming: bobbing, going underwater, supported front and back and back to front, supported gliding, supported flutter kick, supported front crawl arms, and jumping in.

LEVEL 2 (SUGGESTED AGE 4+)
Swimmers should already be able to float on front and back and put head under water. Swimmers will work on: independent front and back floating, independent rolling over from front to back and back to front, independent front to back glides, front crawl arms and kicks, back crawl arms and kicks, retrieving underwater objects, and jumping into water over their head.

LEVEL 3 (SUGGESTED AGE 5+)
Swimmers should already be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. Swimmers will work on gliding, freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke, and dolphin kicks, retrieving objects in deep water, treading water, jumping into water, and compact dives.

LEVEL 4 (SUGGESTED AGE 7+)
Swimmers should already be able to swim front and back crawl 25 yards. Swimmers will work on: rotary breathing, freestyle, backstroke, elementary backstroke, scissors kick and side stroke, whip kick and breaststroke, intro to flip turn, treading water, and diving.

Register here!

Lifeguard Certification Courses
$300 member / $400 non-member
Fee includes pocket mask and certifications
Prerequisite Swims:

• Swim 300 yards continuously
• Tread water without using arms (hands in armpits) for 2 minutes
• Swim 20 yards, surface dive, retrieve object, swim 20 yards with object and exit water within 1 minute, 40 seconds

If swims are not passed, a refund will be issued minus $25 administration fee.

LIFEGUARD RECERTIFICATION COURSES
$160 member / $185 non-member
CPR Only: $95 member / $115 non-member

The purpose of this course is to help participants achieve recertification in Lifeguard Training without having to take the full content course. Includes Lifeguarding Skills as well as CPR/AED for the professional rescuer and healthcare providers and First Aid – 2 Year Certification

Aquatic Therapy

• 45-Minute Lesson: $80 
• 5 Lessons: $320
• 10 Lessons: $720

We are now offering an Aquatic Therapy program. The class is led by an occupational therapist and certified aquatic therapy instructor. Both therapeutic and recreational opportunities are available to all community members. By exercising in the pool, participants are often able to control body movements in ways that are not possible on land. Aquatic therapy and exercise can reduce pain and discomfort while increasing physical function

Artistic Swimming
Artistic swimming (also known as synchronized swimming) is the blending of swimming, dancing, and gymnastics. Swimmers perform a synchronized choreographed routine, accompanied by music. The goal of every practice is technical excellence, artistic impression and synchronization with the music

For more information, contact Amanda Melian, Director of Aquatics, at 718.475.5215 or amelian@SIJCC.COM

​Sports Camps
We offer Basketball, Aquatics, and Soccer camp in the summer. Visit SIJCC.org for more information.

Gym Rentals
Our gyms and sports fields are available for rental for parties or soccer matches. Contact ​sports@sijcc.com, for more information.

Early Childhood Education & First Foot Forward

​At the JCC’s Early Childhood Center, our programs are sensitive to each child’s unique talents and strengths. We pride ourselves on creating fun, hands-on learning opportunities for all. We are dedicated to providing children with a strong educational foundation. Our thematic curriculum allows children to discover and grow in loving, nurturing and engaging environments. We provide opportunities for creative problem solving, decisionmaking, and leadership skills. Parent involvement is key to our children’s success in school. We welcome a partnership with you and your family. Just as each child is unique, so is each family. With this in mind, we offer a variety of flexible schedules and programs to best suit your family’s needs. All programs are staffed with caring and experienced professionals. Our teachers are certified by the State Education Department of New York, and we are licensed by the Department of Health’s Bureau of Day Care

3-K and Pre-K For All
​The JCC is proud to partner with the NYC Department of Education to offer FREE 3-K and Pre-K For All. 3-K & Pre-K For All are offered at all four of our locations. We offer flexible scheduling and small class sizes. Extended day options for working families are available 7 am – 6 pm. Extended day offers soccer, music, swim, and enrichment activities such as Smart Table Technology (activities vary by location). The program includes family engagement opportunities

Early Childhood Education is offered at four convenient locations:
• Joan & Alan Bernikow JCC, 1466 Manor Road, 718.475.5230
• Nancy and Ronald Avis/South Shore JCC, 1297 Arthur Kill Road, 718.475.5224
• Aberlin/North Shore JCC, 485 Victory Boulevard, 718.475.5290
• JCC/Berman Early Childhood Education Center, 2221 Richmond Avenue, 718.475.5100
For more information, click here.

Infant & Toddler Daycare
12-month, full-day program, 7 am – 6 pm Five day a week program available at all sites
Ages 3 months – 2.9 years

• Available at Bernikow and Berman locations
• Two or three day a week schedule available at Berman.

The JCC’s Daycare program provides your child with a full day of activities, security, and care in an environment that stimulates their growth in all areas of development

First Foot Forward
The JCC has over 30 years of experience serving preschool children with special needs! First Foot Forward is dedicated to assisting children 2.5 to 5 years old with developmental needs. Our individualized curriculum allows children to reach their full potential in a warm, nurturing environment. New York City and State fund First Foot Forward programming​

First Foot Forward specializes in helping children with:
• Speech/Language Delays
• Socialization Concerns
• Developmental Delays
• Poor Motor Skills
• Sensory Needs
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
For more information, click here.

Youth & Camp

Camp
For more than 85 years, JCC Day Camp has provided a summer camp experience for thousands of children guided by the principles of safety, fun, discovery, friendship, and values.
For more information, click here.

Specialty Camps
We offer specialty camps in sports, including basketball, soccer, and aquatics.
For more information, click here.
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Community-Based Camps
We offer free camp programs at our Cornerstone, Beacon, and COMPASS sites. These programs continue the work we do at these sites throughout the year, teaching leadership skills, encouraging academic success, and allowing children to participate in sports and physical activity.
For more information, click here.

Explorers After School Program
Located at the Bernikow JCC Explorers will be able to take advantage of the beautiful facility, including our indoor pool, gyms, and music rooms. Our after school program aims to educate the whole child through various kinds of activities that stimulate the mind, body, and spirit.​
Meghan Morrongiello, After School Coordinator • MMORRONGIELLO@SIJCC.COM​
For more information, click here.

​Youth Programs
Pet, Play, 'n Pick
Sunday, September 18, 10am–12pm
Bernikow JCC Early Childhood Playground
Meet the amazing animals from Wild Side Zoo! Climb on the playground! Pick an apple to dip in honey!
*This is a family event.
Adults are required to stay to supervise children.
Register here by September 10. Questions? Contact Stephanie Feldman at sfeldman@sijcc.com 

Fall Harvest Festival
Sunday, October 9, 11am-2pm
FREE
Bernikow JCC
Join us for a day of fun featuring live music, inflatables, crafts, fall activities, demos, and more! Food will be available for purchase. In case of inclement weather, festival will move inside.

Sunday Funday
$10 member
$20 non-member
Throughout the year, we offer Sunday Funday activities at the Bernikow JCC. Kids in grades K-8 can enjoy games, swimming, crafts, and more at these events.

Junior Lounge & Middle School Madness
FREE Members & Campers
$25 non-member
Saturday, October 15, 7 pm – 9:30 pm.
Calling all 2022 campers! Reunite with your camp friends at our FREE Junior Lounge night! Activities will include:
Swim (indoor heated pool)
Sports including inflatable gaga pit!
Arts & Crafts
Interactive Games
Delicious Snacks
Campers must bring bathing suit and towel.
Junior Lounge: grades K-5
Middle School Madness: grades 6–8

Teen Programs
iTeens
iTeens is a wonderful program that allows teens to give back to the community. We are guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam- healing our not yet perfect world. At iTeens, we do a range of community service projects, from beach clean ups to volunteer work. iTeens meetings serve as a great opportunity to hang out with friends and meet new people! During our meetings, we play in the gymnasium, swim in the pool, play board games, and plan community service projects. Service hours are offered, which is helpful for meeting graduation and honor society requirements. iTeens meets once a week on Thursdays, 6pm, at the Bernikow JCC.

Teen Membership
Teen membership is for teens in grades 7 – 12 who are not part of a family membership. It is not applicable for camp. Documentation showing grade is required. Teen members ages 13 – 15 must take a Teen Tune Up Certification Course before using the Fitness Center. This trains on the concepts of fitness, etiquette in the facility, and authorization to use the facility under the supervision of the fitness floor staff. Contact our Membership Department at 718.475.5223 or membership@sijcc.com for details.

YSI Driver Education Program
Driver’s Ed is back! The JCC contracts with a local vendor to provide a Driver Education program for new drivers 16 years and older. The class meets at the Avis JCC for classroom work and in-car classes. The course is a comprehensive introduction to the driving experience. Students must successfully complete both the road and theory portions of the course to receive a MV 285, formerly known as the Blue Card. For more information, call 718.851.1876.

Music

For over 50 years, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute has been sharing the love of music with Staten Islanders. We offer group and private lessons for children and adults. Students learn in a non-competitive atmosphere. The Music Institute is a non-profit and non-sectarian music school. It is the only member of the National Guild of Community Arts Education on Staten Island.
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For more information on our music programs, contact Ela Seeley at ESeeley@sijcc.com.

Harmony Road

• A parent-child music experience focusing on the development of the whole child alongside keyboard readiness.  

15 week 45 minute session Mondays starting 10/24
Join us for a FREE demo on Monday, October 3, 4pm
Bernikow JCC 
Ensemble Room #1
Ages 4.5-6, 4pm
Members: $245 / Non-Members: $290


​Music Together

• Parents and children will learn basic music skills and create special memories while making music together!

Classes start Tuesday, 10/25
​Join us for a FREE demo on Sunday, October 9, 11:30am 
9 week session, 10am, at the Bernikow JCC 
Ensemble Room #1
Infant - 5 years old
Members: $215 / Non-Members: $225

​*NEW* Intro to Ballet 

• This class will introduce young movers to the fundamentals of ballet, such as chasse, pirouette, and grand jete. We will learn the terminology, pairing it with fun creative imagery, playful prompts, and guided explorations - encouraging students to explore their own creativity through the lens of ballet.

This program is offered in collaboration with Ballet Imaginations
Ages: 4 - 6
10 weeks. Wednesdays, starting 10/12, 3:45PM
Join us for a FREE demo on October 9, 11am
Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #1
Fee: $160 member / $200 non-member

Contemporary Dance

• In this class we will get familiar with moving the body in unique and non-traditional ways. We will introduce simple ideas of improvisation and choreographic development through different tasks and imagery research. We will learn what it is like to have free range of our body to dance and explore within the contemporary realm.

Ages: 5 - 7
10 weeks. Wednesdays, starting 10/12, 4:45PM
Join us for a FREE demo on October 9, 11:15am
Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #1
Fee: $160 member / $200 non-member


Drama Adventures

• Bring a fairytale to life with theater games, songs, and stories! This class introduces children to stage presence and self-expression in a fun and supportive environment.

10 week session Tuesdays, starting 10/25
Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #1
Ages 4-5 - 3:30pm
Ages 5-7 - 4:30pm
Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160
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​Youth Chamber Ensemble

• Take the next step and expand your repertoire while playing in an intimate group. Advance your skills to include balance, phrasing and intonation. Chamber music offers players the perfect balance between solo and orchestral performing.
  Ages 8-18
  Free for current music Institute students.
  10 week session starting 10/13
  Thursdays, 5:30pm Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #2

Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160


​Suzuki Violin
Our parent-child violin program follows the Suzuki Method, which is based on the idea that all children are innately musical.
Ages 3-5
10 weeks starting 10/9
Sundays 11am
Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #2
Join us for a FREE demo on October 2, 11am
Fee: $120m / $160 Nm

Jazz Workshops for Youth

• Learn new skills, practice with a small group of young musicians

Ages 14-18
Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #2
Starting 10/24
Mondays 7pm
FREE

Vocal Ensemble for Youth
Learn the basics of vocal training through age-appropriate vocal exercises and song preparation. Build healthy vocal habits, within a supportive and fun group setting. 
Ages 7-13
Wednesdays 4pm
Starting 10/12
Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #2
Members: $120 / Non-Members: $160


Recorder Ensemble for Adults

• Musicians of all levels get together and enjoy playing multi-part music on an instrument that is easy to learn. Those who play compatible instruments or sing are also welcome.

Starting 10/14
Fridays 9:30am
Bernikow JCC Ensemble room #2
Members: FREE/ Non-Members: $50

Register here

Instrumental Lessons
In addition to our ongoing virtual music lessons, we are also excited to begin offering in-person private music lessons! All lessons will adhere to government guidelines and regulations. We will take all the necessary precautions to ensure our students and faculty members' safety. Learn more here! 

Scholarship Auditions
We are currently holding scholarship auditions for the 2020-2021 school year! If your child is aged 12-18 and has some prior music training, please email a 1-2 min video of your performance (to include a scale and musical selections) to Ela Seeley, Music Institute Director, at eseeley@sijcc.com. 
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Private Lessons
Private lessons may be 30, 45 or 60 minutes.  Private lessons are available in:

• Bassoon
• Violin
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Flute
• French horn
• Guitar
• Oboe
• Percussion
• Piano
• Saxophone
• Trumpet
• Recorder
• Trombone
• Tuba
• Voice

Cultural Arts

The Dr. Esther Grushkin CENTER for ARTS + CULTURE Presents… Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Pearl
Thursday's, August 4, September 8, 1-2:30pm
Presidents Room, Bernikow JCC
Tisha B’Av,one of the most tragic days in Jewish history since it saw a number of disasters that affected Jews for years to come. The day of mourning takes place to mark the destruction of Solomon’s Temple by the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the Second Temple by the Roman Empire in Jerusalem. Av 9 (day nine) is also the time that saw the fall of Bethar, and the end of the Jewish rebellion against Rome.

September 8: "What Do We Mean When We Talk About Sin?" with Michael Howard (temple Israel Reform Congregation of Staten Island) 
Register here! 


​The Dr. Esther Grushkin CENTER for ARTS + CULTURE Presents… Music Appreciation series with Elona Migirov "Its All About Love"
September 7th - December 21st
Wednesdays, 11am - 12:30pm
President Room , Bernikow JCC
Romantic Love is arguably the most enduring subject in all Arts and one of the most powerful forces of inspiration behind artistic achievements of humanity. Join us in finding out what elements of the composition make it a masterpiece of our endless Love Story.
Register here! 


The Dr. Esther Grushkin CENTER for ARTS + CULTURE Presents… Culinary trip to Apron Masters Kitchen
September 13, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 956 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598
The bus leaves the JCC at 8:45am. Space is limited.
The Apron Masters Kitchen is a place for home cooks and foodies of all ages and levels to master their own kitchens! 
Join us for a culinary trip, where you will learn how to make cheese and butternut squash ravioli, taste a decadent lava cake, and enjoy each other's company with a fabulous chef!
Register here! 


The Dr. Esther Grushkin CENTER for ARTS + CULTURE Presents… Everything You Want To Know About the NY Court System But Were Afraid to Ask 
 September 15th, 12:30pm - 1:45pm 
President's Room, Bernikow JCC
Register here! 


​The Dr. Esther Grushkin CENTER for ARTS + CULTURE Presents… Paint and Sip with Eithne 
 September 15th, 6pm 
Arts & Crafts Room, Bernikow JCC
Paint and Sip as you release your inner Picasso! 
We'll provide music, wine, and all the supplies you need!
$25 Member/$30 Non-Member
Register here! 


The Dr. Esther Grushkin CENTER for ARTS + CULTURE Presents… Opera for Music Lovers with Lou Barrella

9/19: A Celebration of Klezmer Music for the Soul 
10/24: Remembering  Regina Resnik 
11/21: The Cello in Opera, Ballet, Film, & Song 
12/5: Celebrating Christmas & Hanukkah in NY
1/23: Celebrating the Career of Richard Tucker 
2/13: A Musical Celebration of Cities 
3/27: A Recollection of  Beverly Sills 
4/17: Springtime in Opera, Film & Song 
5/15: Waltzing at the Opera
6/12: The Fathers & Daughters of Giuseppe Verdi

Mondays, 12:45pm-2pm
President's Room, Bernikow JCC
Coffee and cookies included!
Register here! 

Department for People with DIsabilities

At the JCC, we specialize in helping those with disabilities. We provide developmental, social, and recreational opportunities for a wide spectrum of individuals, beginning at age three and ranging through adulthood. Our staff’s mission is to provide opportunities for participants to improve social skills, which enhance their overall well-being. Staff are professionals working to provide stimulating experiences for our participants. We also provide inclusion programs to allow people with disabilities to participate in many of our programs outside of the department.

Day Habilitation
Our Day Habilitation Without Walls Program for Young Adults offers social, recreational, and vocational activities at the JCC as well as in collaboration with our partner organizations. Young adults take part in activities such as delivering meals to the homebound, stocking our food pantry, and gardening. We also take trips to various museums and other cultural organizations. Our program maintains a strong emphasis on community inclusion. We engage our participants in opportunities to be healthy, social, and active members of the community with a maximum degree of independence. Our ultimate goal for our participants is to establish the groundwork for optimal success in achieving their highest potential as they transition into adulthood​.​​

Senior Services

Centers for Life Long Development — Older Adult Center Network
This year, we launched the Older Adult Center Network to bring CLLD programming across Staten Island​.

Social Services for Seniors
The JCC provides comprehensive screenings for benefits and entitlements that can help older adults save time and money and improve their quality of life. Assistance with the following is provided at no cost and by appointment only:
• Food Pantry & Benefits
• Legal Issues
• Health Insurance
• Budgeting/Financial Counseling
• Medical Referrals
• English as a Second Language (ESL)
For more information, please contact Amelia Winter, Director of Senior Centers, at 718.475.5238 or awinter@sijcc.com

Family Solutions to Memory Loss
The JCC offers specialized programs for Memory Loss. We have a compassionate, caring, trained, and qualified staff that is CPR/AED certified. We offer a low ratio of staff to participants to assist with participant engagement, meal preparation, and reinforcement of daily life skills. Our programs are currently operating remotely, except where noted. Family Solutions to Memory Loss programs are funded in part by grants from the New York State Department of Health and New York City Dept. for the Aging.

Rosemary's Place*
An Early Stage Memory Center
Monday-Thursday, 10am-3pm
Rosemary’s Place is the only program on Staten Island specifically geared for individuals recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease/related dementias.
*Funded by the Richmond County Savings Foundation in honor of Rosemary Manzulli.​
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My Place
Monday-Friday, 10am-3pm 
Our one-of-a-kind program for individuals with mild or mid-stage Alzheimer’s Disease/related dementias.

Caregivers Support Center
Our Caregiver Support Center offers services and support to individuals who are providing care to a loved one with Alzheimer’s Disease/related dementia. All services are remote, with the exception of in-person support services.

For more information, contact Allisyn Wise-Ortiz at Awise@sijcc.com.
Learn more about our memory loss programs here.

Social & Community Services

When crisis strikes, the JCC is here to help.
People facing adversity are often overwhelmed. They might have no idea what services are available or even what services they require. They need assistance navigating the road they are traveling. That’s where the JCC steps in. By partnering with other agencies, we provide a lifeline of support, guiding people toward the services they need and walking with them every step of the way​.
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Health Insurance
The JCC is committed to helping people in our community find affordable health insurance. We help over 4,000 people get health insurance annually. You do not have to be a JCC member to take advantage of these services

The JCC Community Health Insurance Program (CHIPS) Staff are trained Navigators, certified through the NYS Department of Health. They assist individuals and families in enrolling in public Health Insurance Programs (Medicaid and Child Health Plus) as well as in Essential Plans and Qualified Health Plans through the New York State of Health Marketplace. The multi-lingual staff can assist people under the age of 65 with eligibility, enrollment, annual recertification, plan selection and health literacy. Services are available at various locations with evening and weekend hours offered. There is no cost to enroll. Premiums and co-pays may apply, depending upon program. Enrollment into Medicaid, Child Health Plus and Essential Plans takes place year-round.
Call 718.981.1400 for information or an appointment.

Adult Education
Our Adult Education Programs are free and available in multiple locations around the Island. Enrollment is limited, and registration is ongoing.
​To register, call 718.508.3895.

GED/ABE Program
This program is for those 18 years of age or older who wish to prepare for the GED Exam. Classes provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to prepare for the (High School Equivalence Exam) to receive their GED diploma. In addition, we will help all eligible students schedule their GED Examination at local testing centers. To register, call our GED Hotline 718.508.3895 or Elaine Ferrara at 718.508.3885

ESL Program
The English as a Second Language Program offers classes to help adults to improve their English language skills. Day, evening, and Saturday classes are offered at local public schools or at the JCC . Instruction focuses on improving reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. The goal of the program is for students to improve their English language skills to better communicate with others and participate in community activities. To register, call Elaine Ferrara at 718.508.3885

Free Individual Supportive Counseling
The JCC provides one-on-one counseling sessions to older adults (age 60+) with MSW Student Interns. Your counselor can assist and guide you in life’s transitions and challenges, including:
• Bereavement/Grief/Loss
• Social Isolation
• Caregiver Support
• Marital Issues/Separation/Divorce
• Chronic Health Conditions
​• Relationships

Community-Based Youth Programs

All of our community-based school programs are funded by the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD), a NYC agency.

Cornerstone Community Centers
Our three community centers are the Gerard Carter Center, Cornerstone Todt Hill, and Cornerstone Richmond Terrace. These centers provide year-round out of school time activities for youth ages 5-21 and programs for adults 22+, including seniors. Our innovative community model promotes a healthy lifestyle and social engagement for both youth and adults. 
For more information, email Debra Fredrick at dfredrick@sijcc.com
​Learn more here.

​School-Based Programs
Beacon Programs
The JCC Beacon program serves the community on the North and South Shores of Staten Island. The after school program for middle school and high school students offers a wide variety of essential services to school-age children as well as their parents and the community. The mission of the Beacon program is to provide activities that are not generally available during the school day. Regularly scheduled after school, evening, Saturday, and summer camp programs include academic help (STEM-based), social services, recreational, leadership development, nutritional enhancements, music, dance, art, and drama. There is a registration process for enrollment into the JCC Beacon programs with applications available at each site
For more information on Beacon at Tottenville High School, contact Cliff Bloom at 718.605.3033.

SONYC Program at Eagle Academy
The JCC SONYC program serves the young scholars of Eagle Academy in the Berta Dreyfus Campus. The mission of the SONYC program is to serve middle school participants with opportunities during after school time that will allow them to develop leadership skills while strengthening their academic progress through various projectbased activities such as STEM, cooking, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and recreational activities. The goal of the Eagle SONYC program is also to facilitate the transition of adolescent boy students from middle school to high school, by providing academic and social-emotional support
For more information, contact Jeanette Velasquez at 718.727.6201.
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Adolescent Literacy at I.S. 49
Our JCC Adolescent Literacy program provides services to students who need individualized and focused EL academic support. Students learn such things as communication, public speaking, reading, and creative writing, as well as exploring literacy components through leadership. To enroll in the program, applications can be submitted to the Beacon or main school office.
For more information, call 718.556.1565

COMPASS at P.S. 65
These programs provide after school and summer programming for elementary aged children. Similar to the JCC Beacon program, the program complements the school day by offering academics, socialization, recreation, and the arts. Parents and the surrounding community are also provided with opportunities to support the efforts of the program by civic engagement events that bring the community together. The summer camp program offered by the JCC COMPASS program is relocated to I.S. 61 for full day camp activities. To enroll in the program, applications can be submitted to the COMPASS office at P.S. 65.
For more information, contact Seth Kaplan at 347.466.4407.