There’s always something fun in the afternoon at the JCCNS! Choose from Tae Kwon Do, Tennis, J Jump, Cooking, Swimming and more. Bring your child to a class or take advantage of our J Adventure after-school program. Cohen Hillel Academy is a proud partner in J Adventure.
Contact JCCNS J Adventure Director, Deana Filipiak or 781-631-8330, extension 1069.
NEW YOUTH BASKETBALL OFFERING ON WEDNESDAYS from 4:00pm-5:00pm at the JCCNS
J Adventure is excited to partner with Cohen Hillel Academy and Danvers Indoor Sports to offer a youth basketball program! Grades K-2 and 3-8 will learn the fundamentals of the sport from 4pm-5pm on Wednesdays at the JCCNS! Please contact J Adventure Director, Deana Filipiak at dfilipiak@jccns.com to register and for more information.
MONDAYS
Beginner Tennis – REGISTER HERE
JCCNS Tennis Pro Joe Reagan teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specially-designed lower nets.
- Ages: 6-8 years
- Day: Monday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 3/13-6/19 (12 weeks), no class 4/10, 4/17 and 5/29
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $144/Community $168
- Instructor: Joe Reagan, USPTA Cert. Pro and Personal Trainer
Intermediate Tennis – REGISTER HERE
Kids learn forehand, backhand, volley and serving in this fun class for the beginner to intermediate player.
- Ages: 9-10 years
- Day: Monday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 3/13-6/19 (12 weeks), no class 4/10, 4/17 and 5/29
- Time: 4:00pm-4:50pm
- Fee: Member $144/Community $168
- Instructor: Joe Reagan, USPTA Cert. Pro and Personal Trainer
Art-Self Portraits – REGISTER HERE
Learn to draw various styles of self-portraits through both observation and imagination! We will use a broad range of mediums to create a series of self-portraits worth keeping forever! Local artist Lara Goodman will lead the way for our young artists!
- Grades: 1-4
- Day: Monday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 3/13-6/19, no class 4/10, 4/17, 5/29
- Time: 3:15pm-4:15pm
- Fee: Member $168/Community $200
- Instructor: Lara Goodman
Kids in Motion Hip Hop/Tumbling – REGISTER HERE
Students will learn handstands, cartwheels, backbends, walkovers, balance and contortion tricks while learning dance moves to age-appropriate pop music. This class is great for students looking to enhance their agility, strength and flexibility while getting their groove on!
For more information on Kids in Motion classes go to: kidsinmotiondancestudio.com.
- Ages: 5-8 years
- Day: Monday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 5/22, 6/5, 6/12 and 6/19
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: $70
Yoga – REGISTER HERE
Yoga for kids is a great way for your children to develop a strong and flexible body, increase balance, body awareness and coordination. Yoga has been proven to calm both mind and body, reduce anxiety, promote self-confidence, and develops discipline and self-control. Your kids can build a healthy lifestyle and well-being at this new after-school class!
- Grades: K-4
- Day: Monday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 3/13-6/19 no class 4/10, 4/17, 5/29
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $168/Community $200
- Instructor: TBD
Tuesdays
Beginner Tennis – REGISTER HERE
JCCNS Tennis Pro Joe Reagan teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specially-designed lower nets.
- Ages: 6-8 years
- Day: Tuesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/14-6/20, no class 4/11, 4/18
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $156/Community $182
- Instructor: Joe Reagan, USPTA Cert. Pro and Personal Trainer
Kids in Motion Hip Hop – REGISTER HERE
This high-energy dance class teaches age-appropriate funk moves set to pop music. This class will develop your dancer’s rhythm and coordination while encouraging freedom of movement. This class is perfect for young dancers of all skill levels who will benefit from the energy, creativity and self-expression that Hip Hop offers. (Shoes: Black Sneakers)
For more information on Kids in Motion classes go to: kidsinmotiondancestudio.com.
- Ages: 5-7 years
- Day: Tuesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 5/23, 6/6, 6/13, 6/20
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: $70
Cursive Handwriting and Poetry – REGISTER HERE
Children will learn and practice cursive handwriting. Weekly, we will read children’s poems. As a final project, each child will choose a poem to copy and illustrate in his/her own script. The poem will be framed and ready for display.
Pre-requisite: Child should be comfortable writing in printing.
- Grades: 1-3
- Day: Tuesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/14-6/20, no class 4/11, 4/18
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $182/Community $218
- Location: Ocean Room
- Instructor: Lara Goodman
J Jump Kids – REGISTER HERE
Kids love bouncing and jumping on our Urban Rebounders (mini trampolines) as much as they like jumping on the bed. It’s a great way to get them moving!
- Grades: K-3
- Day: Tuesday (13 Weeks)
- Dates: 3/14-6/20, no class 4/11, 4/18
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $156/Community $195
- Location: Group Ex Studio
- Instructor: Mary Pat Hawkins
Flag football – REGISTER HERE
Flag football is here! Young athletes can learn the basics of one of America’s most popular games! Kids will learn core components of passing, catching and de-flagging – all in a fun and positive environment. Flag football gives every kid the chance to be a star player!
- Ages: 6-8 years
- Day: Tuesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/14-6/20, no class 4/11, 4/18
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $156/Community $195
- Instructor: Blake Forman
Wednesdays
Beginner Tennis – REGISTER HERE
JCCNS Tennis Pro Joe Reagan teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specially-designed lower nets.
- Ages: 6-8 years
- Day: Wednesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/15-6/21, no class 4/12, 4/19
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $156/Community $182
- Instructor: Joe Reagan, USPTA Cert. Pro and Personal Trainer
Intermediate Tennis – REGISTER HERE
Kids learn forehand, backhand, volley and serving in this fun class for the beginner to intermediate player.
- Ages: 9-10 years
- Day: Wednesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/15-6/21, no class 4/12, 4/19
- Time: 4:00pm-4:50pm
- Fee: Member $156/Community $182
- Instructor: Joe Reagan, USPTA Cert. Pro and Personal Trainer
Tae Kwon Do – REGISTER HERE
Tae Kwon Do is the popular Korean martial art known for its dynamic kicking techniques. Participants learn skills and techniques in a safe, fun environment. Each student is looked at as a unique individual and as a member of a team. The skills taught are progressive with built-in incentives for students to achieve success and maximize potential.
Beginner students are introduced to a combination of kicking and punching techniques, self-defense and forms. The training also includes mental skills that improve memorization.
Intermediate to Advanced students are challenged with more complicated mental and physical skills, including advanced forms, self-defense techniques and the study of musculoskeletal systems and the history of martial arts.
Advanced students prepare for demonstrations and competitions, including advanced self-defense techniques, forms and weapons training (Bo Staff, Kamas and Nunchuks).
A uniform and sparring equipment can be purchased and is mandatory for testing purposes. Check must be made payable to the JCCNS. Tournament participation is not mandatory.
- Grade: K–2 Beginners and Advanced White Belts
- Day: Wednesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/15-6/21, no class 4/12, 4/19
- Time: 3:15pm–4:00pm
- Fee: Member $182/Community $228
- Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th degree Black Belt
- Location: Group Exercise Studio
- Grade: 3 & Up, White and Yellow Belts
- Day: Wednesday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/15-6/21, no class 4/12, 4/19
- Time: 3:15pm–4:00pm
- Fee: Member $182/Community $228
- Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th degree Black Belt
- Location: Group Exercise Studio
- Grade: 3 & Up, White and Yellow Belts
- Day: Friday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 3/15-6/16, no class 4/14, 4/21
- Time: 3:10pm–3:55pm
- Fee: Member $182/Community $228
- Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th degree Black Belt
- Location: Group Exercise Studio
- Green Belts and Up
- Days: Wednesday & Friday (2 days per week, 13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/15-6/21, no class 4/12, 4/19, 4/14, 4/21
- Time: 4:00pm–5:00pm Wednesday; 3:10pm–4:10pm Friday
- Fee: Member $364/Community $455
- Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th degree Black Belt
- Location: Group Exercise Studio
Code Crew – REGISTER HERE
Come learn how to code! Each week, students will explore coding using Lego® WeDo robotics, and Scratch programming. Students will work on various projects using skills they learn from week to week.
- Day: Wednesday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 3/15-6/14, no class 4/12, 4/19
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $168/Community $200
- Location: Cohen Hillel Academy Computer Lab
- Instructor: Lea Winkler
Thursdays
Beginner Tennis – REGISTER HERE
JCCNS Tennis Pro Joe Reagan teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specially-designed lower nets.
- Ages: 6-8 years
- Day: Thursday (14 weeks)
- Dates: 3/16-6/22, no class 4/20
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $168/Community $196
- Instructor: Joe Reagan, USPTA Cert. Pro and Personal Trainer
Beginner Chess – REGISTER HERE
Learn chess from a Master! Mikhail Perelshtyn has extensive experience playing chess and passing on his love of this great game to students. Learn the pieces and game strategies and practice at every class.
- Grades: K-8
- Day: Thursday (14 weeks)
- Dates: 3/16-6/22, no class 4/20
- Time: 3:45pm-4:30pm
- Fee: Member $196/Community $233
- Location: Ocean Room
- Instructor: Mikhail Perelshtyn
Intermediate Chess – REGISTER HERE
Take it to the next level! If you know the basics and have some experience, join this class to work with Master Mikhail Perelshtyn to expand your knowledge and perfect more advanced strategies and moves.
- Grades: K-8
- Day: Thursday (14 weeks)
- Dates: 3/16-6/22, no class 4/20
- Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm
- Fee: Member $196/Community $233
- Location: Ocean Room
- Instructor: Mikhail Perelshtyn
Morah Lea’s Kitchen – REGISTER HERE
Join Morah Lea to make delicious, creative concoctions in the kitchen. Learn how to cook and bake savory and sweet snacks, entrees and desserts in this fun and tasty class! Each young chef will receive an apron to take home at the end of the session!
- Grades: K-4
- Day: Thursday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/16-6/15, no class 4/20
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $182/Community $218
- Location: Cohen Hillel Academy MPR
- Instructor: Morah Lea
J Jump – REGISTER HERE
Kids love bouncing and jumping on our Urban Rebounders (mini trampolines) as much as they like jumping on the bed. It’s a great way to get them moving!
- Grades: K-3
- Day: Thursday (14 weeks)
- Dates: 3/14-6/22, no class 4/20
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $168/Community $210
- Location: Group Ex Studio
- Instructor: Mary Pat Hawkins
Art – REGISTER HERE
This class is perfect for those looking to be hands on with every project! Children are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination through a variety of mediums including painting, drawing, sculpting and paper-mâché. Young artists will create art from recycled materials, make jewelry, and will explore making blankets out of felt, flannel, T-shirts and even tape! If art is your thing, join us in an exciting art class that promotes developing one’s crafting skills in a relaxed environment!
- Grades K-3
- Day: Thursday (14 weeks)
- Dates: 3/16-6/22, no class 4/20
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $196/Community $233
- Location: Ocean Room
- Instructor: Gina Rushton
CHA/JCCNS Soccer Clinic – REGISTER HERE
The JCCNS is proud to partner with Cohen Hillel Academy and Danvers Indoor Sports to offer soccer for our young athletes! Warm-ups, drills and soccer games will all take place at the JCCNS Lower Field.
- Grades: K-2 and 3-8
- Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
- Dates: 3/16-6/15, no class 4/13, 4/20
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: $120
To register, contact J Adventure Director, Deana Filipiak at dfliipiak@jccns.com.
Fridays
Friday FunZone – REGISTER HERE
Friday FunZone is back! We’ll play team games and activities at our Outdoor Field, Basketball Court and Tennis Court. Wrap up your week having fun with friends!
- Grades: K-4
- Day: Friday (13 weeks)
- Dates: 3/17-6/23, no class 4/14, 4/21
- Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
- Fee: Member $156/Community $195
- Location: JCCNS Outdoor Campus/Gym
- Instructor: Jen Locke