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From Our CEO: The Magic of Camp

7/22/2022

 
​Summer is always a magical time at the JCC, but this year, we are having even more fun. With over two thousand campers enrolled in all our programs, it is also a very busy time of year for us! 
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This year, we were able to do something special to over a dozen Ukrainian refugee families. For those in need, we were able to offer full scholarships to our day camp—which has allowed children who have been through extreme trauma to embrace the joys of childhood again. We are grateful to the Butler Foundation, A Chance In Life Foundation, and UJA-Federation of New York for allowing us to expand our camp scholarship program and support Ukrainian families in our community.

You may have heard the story of Maria, one of our Ukrainian campers. On her first day of camp she was extremely shy and spoke no English. Thankfully, we had Russian-speaking staff who were able to translate for her. Within a week, Maria was named “Friend of the Week” by her fellow campers—which was truly remarkable, but not out of the ordinary for our camp. 

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Photos courtesy of the Staten Island Advance​
Last year, we saw a similar story play out when we offered scholarships to two foster children from Colombia. They had a blast at camp—making friends even though they did not speak English and were not familiar with American customs. It turns out that summer camp fun is the universal language! This story also has a happy ending, as we recently learned that the children were adopted by their host parent.
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​Kids are having lots of fun in all of our camps—including Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp, a free camp for children with cancer and their siblings, and Marvin’s Camp for Children with Special Needs. It has been wonderful to see how much joy we can bring into these children’s lives.
​Last week, I visited one of our community-based camps at the Gerard Carter Center when we were visited by the Commissioner of the NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD). Commissioner Howard and I were so excited to see the kids engaged in STEM activities, dance, and sports—and the commissioner even took part in a game and bowled a spare!
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​Camp at the Carter Center is one of many summer programs we have throughout the community, including our Cornerstones, Beacons, and Summer Rising sites. In addition to these, we are also running basketball, soccer, and aquatics camps at the Bernikow Building.
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Our newest mini-camp is called Summer Strings @ the J, an intensive program for intermediate and advanced young musicians. Our faculty member, Yvette Washington-Wheatley, has a special connection to us, as she was a scholarship recipient at the JCC’s own music school many years ago. We are very happy to welcome her back and to see how much the children are enjoying the program! 

As we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of our Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute later this year, it is inspiring to see the tradition of excellence continuing on.
 
No matter which camp program, our children go home at the end of the day with smiles on their faces—and that’s what’s most important to us. It truly warms my heart and reminds me why we do what we do. We know these kids will always remember the wonderful summers they spent with us and the friends they made along the way. The JCC is proud to be a place where magic happens every day!

​-Orit Lender, CEO

Something for Everyone at the JCC this Spring!

3/5/2020

 
Due to COVID-19-related closures, our spring programs are currently on hold.
​Stay tuned for futu
re programs!
​​With a wide array of sports, aquatics, music, and other youth programs, there’s something for everyone at the JCC! Try something new this spring or stick with your favorite activity! ​​ 
SPORTS
We offer programs in a variety of sports, each intended to promote physical wellness, skill-building, good sportsmanship, and most of all, fun!
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Volleyball

Our new program is led by seasoned coach Terence Simpson, who has 15 years of experience. He currently coaches Varsity Volleyball at Bay Ridge Preparatory School, and he’s excited to get Volleyball at the J underway! All classes will take place at the Bernikow building.
Thursdays, 10 weeks, April 16 - June 25
  • Grade School: 4pm - 5pm
  • High School: 5pm - 6pm
Get more information and sign up here
 
Soccer
Since joining us in the winter, Head Coach Alejandro Jimenez has led our soccer program to new successes! With classes for players at all levels, this program will help your child develop skills and passion for the game. All classes will take place at the Bernikow building.
*Note: There will be no classes on May 24 and May 25.
  • Intro to Soccer 2015-16-17: Sundays, 9am - 10am   (April 19 – June 28)
  • Soccer Academy 2013-14: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6pm - 7:15pm   (April 20 – June 29)    
  • Soccer Academy 2010-11-12: Mondays & Wednesdays, 6pm - 7:15pm (April 20 – June 29)
  • Soccer Academy 2008-09: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:15pm - 8:30pm (April 20 – June 29)   
  • Soccer Academy 2006-07: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm – 7:15pm (April 21 – June 25)
  • Soccer Academy 2002-05: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:15pm -8:30pm (April 21 – June 25)
Get more information and sign up here
 
Basketball
Mike Reape's Core 24 Basketball Academy, under the leadership of Sports and Recreation Director Mike Reape and Associate Director Bloochy Magloire, is a new program designed to help your child build skills and character on and off the court. Classes will take place at the Bernikow and Avis buildings.
*Note: There will be no classes on May 24 and May 25.
  • Core 24 Clinic: Monday, April 13 – Tuesday, April 14, 10am – 3 pm   
    • *One- or two-day options available*
  • Core 24: Avis, Sundays (April 19 – June 21)
    • Pre-K – Grade 4: 10am – 11am
    • Grades 5 – 8: 11am – 12pm
  • Core 24 Private & Semi-Private Lessons: Avis, Saturdays, 6pm – 10pm
  • Core 24 Tune-Up (Grade School): Bernikow, Mondays (April 20 – June 22), 6pm – 7pm
  • Core 24 Training (Pre-K – Grade 8): Bernikow, Tuesdays (April 21 – June 23), 3:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Core 24 Reaching High Group Training: Week of April 21 – Week of June 9
    •  Bernikow, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, OR Thursdays, 7pm – 9pm
    • *Drop-in options also available*
Get more information and sign up here

​Tennis:
Our W20 Quick Start Tennis Youth program is ready to serve up a great season for kids at all ages and levels. Classes will take place at the Bernikow JCC and Staten Island Academy.
*Note: There will be no classes on May 24
Sundays, 10 weeks, April 19 – June 28
  • Beginner players (ages 5 – 8): 11am – 12pm
  • Beginner to intermediate players (ages 8 – 11): 10am – 11am
  • Intermediate players (ages 11 – 17): 9am – 10am
We also offer a W20 Quick Start Tennis program for adults, as well as private lessons for any age and level. Please contact tennis@sijcc.com for details.
Get more information and sign up here
AQUATICS
Spring swimming lessons are a great option for swimmers at every skill level! If your child is new to the pool, you can be sure that they’ll learn the skills they need to have a safe and fun summer. And more advanced swimmers can continue having fun in the pool year-round! All classes will take place at the Bernikow JCC.
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  • Parent & Me Classes: Sundays, beginning April 19
    • *Swim diapers are required*
    • Baby Nemos (4 months – 16 months): 10:15am – 11am
    • Baby Dolphins (16 months – 3 years): 11:15am – 12pm
  • Levels 1 – 4: 6 weeks, 1 make-up class
    • Sundays, 10am – 11am OR 11am – 12pm, beginning April 19, OR
    • Wednesdays, 3:45pm - 4:45pm, beginning April 22
           
We also offer private swim lessons. Click here for more information, including details on class requirements and curriculum, and to register.
MUSIC
For 50 years, the Dorothy Delson Kuhn Music Institute at the JCC has offered instruction to students at every level and interest. We have classes for parents and children to enjoy together, along with classes specializing in different instruments and music styles.
 
*Songwriting Workshop*
Join us for a special Songwriting Workshop--one session only--Sunday, March 15, 4pm – 5pm

  • ​Harmony Road Music Program: Registration Ongoing​​
    • Music in Me: Ages 3-4
      • Tuesdays, 3:30pm - 4:15pm
    • Harmony Road: Ages 4.5 - 6
      • Tuesdays, 4:45pm - 5:30pm
    • Young Musician: Ages 6 - 7
      • Tuesdays, 6pm - 6:45pm
*Parent or caregiver must actively accompany child in all Harmony Road classes
  • Music Together: Ages Infant - 5
    • 9-week session
    • Sundays, 10:45am – 11:30am (beginning March 29) OR Tuesdays, 9:45am – 10:30am (beginning March 31)
    • Join us for a Free Demo on March 15 at 10am!
  • Group Violin: Ages 3 -7
    • 10-week session
    • Sundays, 2pm – 3pm (beginning March 22)
    • Join us for a Free Demo on March 15 at 2pm! (Parental involvement required)
  • Intro to Musical Theatre: Ages 7 – 12
    • 10-week session
    • Thursdays, 4:45pm – 5:45pm, beginning March 19
  • Ukulele Ensemble: Ages 8 – 14
    • 10-week session
    • Tuesdays, 5pm – 6pm, beginning March 17
  • Jazz Workshops/Jams:
    • Have fun playing jazz at a series of jam sessions led by professional musician and educator Ray Scro! Learn new material and basic jazz theory while making music with other jazz enthusiasts. Open to students ages 14 and up and adults.
    • The sessions will be held on April 24, May 6, May 22, June 5, and June 19, from 5pm – 7pm
Get more information and sign up here
  • Explorers: Kids Building Our World After School Program – Grades K-8, Monday-Friday 2-7pm
  • School’s Out Trips – trips to various fun locations when kids are off from school, Grades K-8, 9am-5pm, extended hours available
  • Camp 365, Middle School Madness, and Teen Travel 365 beginning Saturday nights (after Shabbat) and Sundays in October
  • Trident Aquatics Swim Team by tryout only
  • Private swim and music lessons by appointment
  •  Teen tune ups & youth personal training by appointment
  • Programs for individuals with disabilities are available for ages 3+
  • Super Special Sunday twice a month for children with disabilities
  • Teen programs for grades 9-12 available through our Youth Department
  • CYO Competitive Basketball Team​
  • USA Gymnastics competitive levels 3-10 are held Monday-Friday. 3 to 15 hours per week are required to become a team member.

So much to do at the JCC this winter!

12/29/2019

 
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No matter what your kid loves, we have a program for them! Check out our winter schedule, and click on each class to get more information on how to sign up!
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​Soccer
Our winter soccer program, led by our new Head Coach Alejandro Jimenez, includes classes for players at all levels. The session runs from January 5 - April 10. There will be no programs the week of February 16 - 21. All classes take place at the Bernikow Building.
  • 2015-2016-2017 Boys/Girls Winter - Intro to Soccer: Sundays
  • 2013-2014 Boys/Girls Winter: Mondays and Wednesdays (2 Sessions per Week)
  • 2010-2011-2012 Boys/Girls Winter: Mondays and Wednesdays (2 Sessions per Week)
  • 2009-2008 Boys/Girls Winter: Mondays and Wednesdays (2 Sessions per Week)
  • 2007-2006 Boys/Girls Winter: Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 Sessions per Week)
  • 2005-2002 Boys/Girls Winter: Tuesdays and Thursdays (2 Sessions per Week)
Get more information and sign up here
 
Basketball
Our winter basketball program includes introductory classes for players of various ages, as well as advanced training opportunities. The session runs from January 5 - April 11. There will be no classes February 17 - 21. We offer classes at both the Avis building and the Bernikow Building.
  • Intro Level Grade: Pre K – K: Sunday (Avis)  
  • Intro Level Grade: 1st – 2nd: Sunday (Avis)
  • Intro Level Grade: 3rd – 6th: Sunday (Avis)
  • Intro Level Grade: Pre K – 4th:  Tuesday (Bernikow) or Thursday (Avis)
  • Advanced Training: Tuesday (Bernikow), Thursday (Avis), or Sunday (Avis)
Get more information and sign up here
 
Tennis 
Our winter tennis program runs on Sundays from January 5 - April 5. There will be no classes on February 16. Lessons take place at the Bernikow Building or Staten Island Academy (715 Todt Hill Road). Private lessons are also available.
Get more information and sign up here
 
Aquatics
Winter swimming lessons are a great option for swimmers at every skill level! If your child is new to the pool, you can be sure that they’ll learn the skills they need to have a safe and fun summer in a few months. And more advanced swimmers can continue having fun in the pool year-round!
There will be 6 classes during the winter swim session, with one make-up class offered. Classes begin the week of January 5. All classes take place at the Bernikow Building.
  • Parent & Me:  4 months - 3 years
    • Baby Nemos (4 months - 16 months): Sundays
    • Baby Dolphins (16 months - 3 years): Sundays
*Swim diapers are required.
  • Level 1 (Suggested Age 3+): Sundays or Wednesdays
  • Level 2 (Suggested Age 4+): Sundays or Wednesdays
  • Level 3 (Suggested Age 5+): Sundays or Wednesdays
  • Level 4 (Suggested Age 7+): Sundays or Wednesdays
We also offer Gym and Swim ​on Mondays, which includes 5 hour-long sessions with 1 make-up class. Gym and Swim includes structured playtime in the gym along with a lesson in the pool.
Get more information and sign up here

Music
The winter session is a great time to introduce your child to the joys of music! We have class options for children of all ages and we also offer opportunities for parents and children to make music together!
  • Harmony Road keyboarding class (Parent/Child Classes): Tuesdays (Bernikow)
    • Music in Me: 3.5 – 4.5 years
    • Harmony Road: 4.5 – 6 years
    • The Young Musician: 6 – 7 years
*There will be a free demonstration for each class on February 11. Classes will begin on February 25.
  • Music, Art, & Movement (pre-K to grade 3): Thursdays (Bernikow)
*There will be a free demonstration on February 19 at 6pm. Classes begin February 27.
  • Introduction to Musical Theater (7-12 years): Thursdays (Bernikow)
    • 10 sessions, beginning January 23
  • Ukulele Class (9-12 years): Tuesdays (Avis) or Wednesdays (Bernikow)   
    • 10 sessions, beginning January 15
  • Music Together (Infant-5 years): Bernikow
    • 9 sessions, beginning Sunday, January 12th or Tuesday, January 14th
Get more information here

​ALSO AVAILABLE:
  • Explorers: Kids Building Our World After School Program – Grades K-8, Monday-Friday 2-7pm
  • School’s Out Trips – trips to various fun locations when kids are off from school, Grades K-8, 9am-5pm, extended hours available 
  • Camp 365, Middle School Madness, and Teen Travel 365 beginning Saturday nights (after Shabbat) and Sundays in October
  • Trident Aquatics Swim Team by tryout only
  • Private swim and music lessons by appointment
  • Teen tune ups & youth personal training by appointment
  • Programs for individuals with disabilities are available for ages 3+
  • Super Special Sunday twice a month for children with disabilities
  • Teen programs for grades 9-12 available through our Youth Department
  • CYO Competitive Basketball Team​
  • USA Gymnastics competitive levels 3-10 are held Monday-Friday. 3 to 15 hours per week are required to become a team member.

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