After-School Fitness and Learning Classes
The JCCNS is an award-winning hub for Fitness & Wellness programming for everyone in the family! Class Descriptions are below.
Already in J Adventure Childcare? Contact us to register at YouthFamily@jccns.com!
Winter Registration is NOW OPEN!
Register online or at the JCCNS Welcome Center.
Winter session runs Sunday, December 29, 2019 - Saturday, March 28, 2020
J Adventure enrichment classes begin Thursday, January 2 and do not meet during February Vacation (2/17-2/21)
Our after-school enrichment classes include:
Tae Kwon Do Classes
Tae Kwon Do
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.
Grades: K-2 Beginners and Advanced White Belts
Day: Wednesday (14 weeks)
Dates: 9/4-12/18, no class 10/9, 11/27
TIME: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $210/Community $263
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Grades: 3 & Up, White And Yellow Belts
Day: Wednesday (14 Weeks)
Dates: 9/4-12/18, No Class 10/9, 11/27
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $210/Community $263
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Grades: Green Belts And Up
Days: Wednesday & Friday (2 Days Per Week) (14 Weeks)
Wednesday: 4:00pm-5:00pm, 9/4-12/18, No Class 10/9, 11/27
Friday: 3:15pm-4:00pm, 9/6-12/13, No Class 11/29, 12/20
Fee: Member $420/Community $525
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Grades: 3+, White and Yellow Belts
Day: Friday (15 weeks)
Dates: 9/6-12/20, no class 11/29
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $225/Community $281
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Kids in Motion Dance Classes
Kids in motion dance studio runs their session 1 dance and movement classes through January 2019, with session 2 starting January 28, 2019.
See classes listed by day below. For more information on classes, or to register at a prorated price, please contact Susie at slikins1@comcast.net or visit www.kidsinmotiondancestudio.com
Afternoon Classes by Day
Monday Classes
J STEM: GLASS, Fusing Fundamentals with North Shore Glass School
The North Shore Glass School brings the ancient art of glass fusing to the J! Live demonstrations, hands-on instruction, and different methods for cutting and working with glass allow all students to be taught the fundamentals of glass work through small projects that meet them where they are. This class for younger children will include pendants, and advance to more sophisticated work if/when children are ready! All participants will take home creations of their own. No experience required. Ideal for those with an artistic flare or who are interested in trying something new.
Grades: 1-2
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 1/6-3/23, no class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Fee: Member $250/Community $275
Location: TBD
Instructor: Michael Hall, NSGS Co-Owner, & NSGS Staff
New - J STEM: CODING, Scratch Programming
This high-quality, interactive, hands-on learning course allows young children to program in Scratch, a visual programming language that was created by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab. Scratch is designed for kids and teenagers but is used by people of all ages! This introductory coding language allows kids to explore programming in a fun, individually-guided way, with experienced and highly-qualified instructors. No prerequisites. Requirements: participants will need a personal laptop for this class. A limited number will be available to rent from the JCCNS.
Grades: K-2
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 1/6-3/23, no class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 3:15pm-4:15pm
Fee: Member $450/Community $562
Location: TBD
Instructor: Ivy-Seed staff
New - J STEM: CODING, Python Programming
Python is an easy-to-use programming language that helps students think creatively and logically. Designed for our older after-school participants, this high-quality, interactive, hands-on course is taught by specially-trained Ivy-Seed staff, bringing the benefits of Ivy-Seed to the J! No prerequisites. Requirements: participants will need a personal laptop for this class. A limited number will be available to rent from the JCCNS.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 1/6-3/23, no class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
Fee: Member $450/Community $562
Location: TBD
Instructor: Ivy-Seed staff
Beginner Tennis
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specifically designed lower nets. A great way to begin a love for this timeless sport.
Grades: K-3
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 1/6-3/23, no class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $150/Community $188
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Sports Remix: Lower Elementary
This class is developmentally appropriate for our younger after school participants. Learning and practicing different games and rules weekly. Participants will also practice communication and teamwork in a safe, low-pressure environment.
Grades: K-2
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 1/6-3/23, no class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: Member $150/Community $188
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Staff
Intermediate Tennis
Participants will learn more advanced skills like forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for older participants of beginner or intermediate level.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 1/6-3/23, no class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Fee: Member $150/Community $188
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Sports Remix: Upper Elementary
This class is developmentally appropriate for older after-school participants, who have more advanced gross motor skills. Learning and practicing game play and rules with different games weekly! Each class will involve communication and teamwork in a safe, low-pressure environment.
Grades: 2-6
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 1/6-3/23, no class 1/20, 2/17
Time: 4:15pm-5:00pm
Fee: Member $150/Community $188
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Staff
Tuesday Classes
J Jump
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 moving and release energy. Fun games are also a big part of this active class.
Grades: K-2
Day: Tuesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/7-3/24, no class 2/18
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $187/Community $234
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Mary Pat Hawkins, JCCNS Health & Wellness Director, & JCCNS Staff
Beginner Tennis
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specifically designed lower nets. A great way to begin a love for this timeless sport.
Grades: K-3
Day: Tuesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/7-3/24, no class 2/18
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $165/Community $207
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Pottery: Level 1
A JCCNS after-school favorite! Kids will explore clay, pottery tools, and glaze in this hands-on class! Everyone is encouraged to learn new skills that allow them to conceive, construct, and share artistic ideas with others.
Grades: K-2
Day: Tuesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/7-3/24, no class 2/18
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $198/Community $248
Location: Ocean Room
Instructor: Mad McElroy and JCCNS Staff
Pottery: Level 2
We’re leveling up this after-school favorite! Moving beyond instruction to creation and artistic decision-making, older participants will get to explore using the same materials and tools in ways they choose.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Tuesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/7-3/24, no class 2/18
Time: 3:45pm-4:30pm
Fee: Member $198/Community $248
Location: Ocean Room
Instructor: Mad McElroy and JCCNS Staff
Intermediate Tennis
Participants will learn more advanced skills like forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for older participants of beginner or intermediate level.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Tuesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/7-3/24, no class 2/18
Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Fee: Member $165/Community $207
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Board Game Fun
Designed for J Adventure participants only, who want a more formalized game play environment, this class allows participants to play a variety of board games in a small-group setting with support and involvement of J Adventure staff. Children will be able to choose games they like and try new-to-them games as they practice reading, fine motor skills, and rule-following in a respectful and non-competitive manner.
Grades: 2-6
Day: Tuesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/7-3/24, no class 2/18
Time: 3:30-4:00pm
Location: TBD
Instructor: JCCNS staff
Wednesday Classes
J STEM: GLASS, Fusing Fundamentals with North Shore Glass School
The North Shore Glass School brings the ancient art of glass fusing to the J! Live demonstrations and hands-on instruction! Participants will learn methods for cutting, working with, and arranging glass. This class for older children will include pendants and advance to more sophisticated work such as coasters, cups, and etched design! Each project will help to build knowledge of fusing with glass. Participants may then complete a larger project like a serving platter or jewelry bowl! Creations of their own will come home and no prior experience is required. This class is ideal for those with an artistic flare or who are interested in trying something new.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Fee: Member $275/Community $345
Location: TBD
Instructor: Michael Hall, NSGS co-owner, & nsgs staff
J STEM: CODING, Python Programming
Python is an easy-to-use programming language that helps students think creatively and logically. Designed for our older after-school participants, this high-quality, interactive, hands-on course is taught by specially-trained Ivy-Seed staff, bringing the benefits of Ivy-Seed to the J! No prerequisites. Requirements: participants will need a personal laptop for this class. A limited number will be available to rent from the JCCNS.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
Time: 3:15pm-4:15pm
Fee: Member $495/Community $618
Location: TBD
Instructor: Ivy-Seed staff
J STEM: CODING, Scratch Programming
This high-quality, interactive, hands-on learning course allows young children to program in Scratch, a visual programming language that was created by the Lifelong Kindergarten Group at MIT Media Lab. Scratch is designed for kids and teenagers but is used by people of all ages! This introductory coding language allows kids to explore programming in a fun, individually-guided way, with experienced and highly-qualified instructors. No prerequisites. Requirements: participants will need a personal laptop for this class. A limited number will be available to rent from the JCCNS.
Grades: K-2
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
Time: 4:15pm-5:15pm
Fee: Member $495/Community $618
Location: TBD
Instructor: Ivy-Seed staff
Jewelry Making
Beginners and intermediate jewelry-makers alike will enjoy this low-key, fun, and relaxing class, while also bringing home new creations weekly!
Grades: K-6
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $198/Community $248
Location: WKL
Instructor: Bethany Hapgood
Tae Kwon Do
Recommended for those who started Tae Kwon Do in the fall.
Grades: K-2 Beginners and Advanced White Belts
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
TIME: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $198/Community $248
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Grades: 3 & Up, White And Yellow Belts
Day: Wednesday (11 Weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $198/Community $248
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Grades: Green Belts And Up
Days: Wednesday & Friday (2 Days Per Week) (11 Weeks)
Wednesday Dates: 4:00pm-5:00pm, 1/8-3/25, No Class 2/19
Friday Dates: 3:15pm-4:00pm, 1/10-3/27, No Class 2/21
Fee: Member $418/Community $523
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Beginner Tennis
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specifically designed lower nets. A great way to begin a love for this timeless sport.
Grades: K-3
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $165/Community $207
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Intermediate Tennis
Participants will learn more advanced skills like forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for older participants of beginner or intermediate level.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/8-3/25, no class 2/19
Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Fee: Member $165/Community $207
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Thursday Classes
Beginner Chess
Learn chess from a master! Mikhail Perelshteyn has extensive experience playing chess and passing on his love of this great game to students. Learn the pieces and games strategies. Regular weekly practice allows for strong skill development.
Grades: 1-6
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/2-3/26, no class 2/20
Time: 3:45pm-4:30pm
Fee: Member $240/Community $300
Location: JCCNS OCEAN ROOM
Instructor: Mikhail Perelshteyn, Chess master
Intermediate Chess
Take your game to the next level! If you know the basics and have some experience, join this class to work with Master Mikhail Perelshteyn - expand your knowledge and perfect more advanced strategies and moves. Regular practice is strongly encouraged.
Grades: 1-6
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/2-3/26, no class 2/20
Time: 4:30pm-5:15pm
Fee: Member $240/Community $300
Location: JCCNS OCEAN ROOM
Instructor: Mikhail Perelshteyn, Chess master
Beginner Tennis
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specifically designed lower nets. A great way to begin a love for this timeless sport.
Grades: K-3
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/2-3/26, no class 2/20
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $180/Community $225
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
J Art
Another creative favorite is back with Mad! Participants will get artsy with a variety of mediums and projects that go beyond the kit and into more creative endeavors. Kids can move beyond instruction and into the creative process in their work, while having fun (and sometimes getting messy!)
Grades: K-3
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/2-3/26, no class 2/20
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $228/Community $285
Location: WKL
Instructor: Mad McElroy
Cooking Club
Morah Lea is back in the kosher kitchen with cooking club! Participants will make delicious, creative concoctions. They’ll learn how to cook a variety of treats in this fun and tasty class!
Grades: 2-6
Day: Thursday (11 weeks)
Dates: 1/9-3/26, no class 2/20
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $198/Community $248
Location: Epstein Hillel School Kitchen
Instructor: Lea Winkler
Sports Remix: Lower Elementary
This class is developmentally appropriate for our younger after school participants. Learning and practicing different games and rules weekly. Participants will also practice communication and teamwork in a safe, low-pressure environment.
Grades: K-2
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/2-3/26, no class 2/20
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: Member $180/Community$225
Location: JCCNS Gym/Lower Field
Instructor: JCCNS Staff
Intermediate Tennis
Participants will learn more advanced skills like forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for older participants of beginner or intermediate level.
Grades: 2-6
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/2-3/26, no class 2/20
Time: 4:00pm-4:45pm
Fee: Member $180/Community $225
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Friday Classes
Tae Kwon Do
Grades: 3+, White and Yellow Belts
Day: Friday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/3-3/27, no class 2/21
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $228/Community $285
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt
Intermediate Tennis
Participants will learn more advanced skills like forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for older participants of beginner or intermediate level.
Grades: 3-6
Day: Friday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/3-3/27, no class 2/21
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $180/Community $225
Location: JCCNS Gym
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro, Joe Reagan
Wearable Crafts: Bracelets, Necklaces, Shirts, & more!
This new combined class brings together two of our Fall favorites (tie dye & puffy paint, rubber bands and macramé!). Participants will learn techniques each week for different wearables crafts. We provide materials and participants provide creativity! Kids can also bring in items from home to embellish.
Grades: K-6
Day: Friday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/3-3/27, no class 2/21
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: Member $228/Community $285
Location: Ocean Room
Instructor: JCCNS Staff
Friday Funzone
This old favorite is back! Participants will join in large group games, quirky activities, free gym and more! Kids love Funzone as a way to blow off some steam at the end of the week with fun and friends!
Grades: K-6
Day: Friday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/3-3/27, no class 2/21
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: Member $168/Community $210
Location: JCCNS Gym/Lower Field
Instructor: JCCNS Staff
Board Game Fun
Designed for J Adventure participants who want a more formalized game play environment, this class allows participants to play a variety of board games in a small-group setting with support and involvement of J Adventure staff. Children will be able to choose games they like and try new-to-them games as they practice reading, fine motor skills, and rule-following in a respectful and non-competitive manner.
Grades: 2-6
Day: Friday (12 weeks)
Dates: 1/3-3/27,
no class 2/21
Time: 3:30-4:00pm
Location: TBD
Instructor: JCCNS staff