The JCCNS J Adventure program is our award-winning after-school program for children in Grades K-6. After-school classes are available for children in J Adventure childcare and are also open to the community. Class Descriptions are below.
For questions and to register for classes, email Heather Gravelese, Youth and Family Director, at hgravelese@jccns.com.
FALL 2023 Classes
September 5th-December 30th
Registration opens Monday, August 28th for members and
Wednesday, August 30th for the community.
Please click on the Days below for date, rates and class descriptions.
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MONDAY AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES
13 Weeks (No classes 9/25, 10/9 and 12/25)
Please click toggles below for class dates, pricing and description
*Swim lessons listed here are for J Adventure participants only. For community swim lessons please click here.
Taught by Dennis Goldsmith, M.ED., and 8th degree black belt. Beginner students work on learning self-defense techniques and forms. Participants will be introduced to a combination of kicking and punching techniques.
Age: 5-12 years
Fee: Members $230 / Community $285
Location: GEX Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro will teach young beginners the basics of tennis using specially designed lower nets. The love of tennis, a lifelong sport, begins here!
Age: 5-12 years
Fee: Members $245 / Community $295
Location: Tennis Courts/Gym
Instructor: Joe Reagan
Participants are encouraged to use their creativity through a variety of media – including painting and drawing. Each week is a different project.
Age: 5-12
Fee: Members $245/ Community $295
Location: Ocean Room
Instructor: J Adventure Staff
Yoga for kids is a wonderful way to develop a strong and flexible body, and increase balance, body awareness, and coordination. Yoga calms the mind and body, reduces anxiety, promotes self-confidence, and develops discipline and self-control. Kids can build a healthy lifestyle with a routine that includes yoga.
Age: 5-10
Fee: Member $220/ Community $270
Location:WKL
Instructor: J Adventure Staff
Students will learn such skills as handstands, chin stands, cartwheels, back bends, walkovers, balance, and contortion tricks while also 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 at the same time.
Please visit www.kidsinmotiondancestudio.com to register.
*J ADVENTURE PARTICPANTS ONLY*
Beginner swimmers learn basic swimming skills in this fun-focused class. We’ll practice blowing bubbles, floating, and kicking all while introducing independent swimming. Swimmers learn beginner rotary breathing with front crawl and beginner back crawl and are introduced to proper breaststroke arm motions.
Age: 5-12 years
Fee: Members $245
Location: JCCNS Indoor Pool
Instructor: Aquatics Staff
J ADVENTURE PARTICIPANTS ONLY*
Swimmers work to improve front crawl and back crawl stroke techniques. Participants are introduced to kneeling dives and standing dives, breaststroke, and dolphin kick.
Minimum Requirements: Ability to swim 10-yards with face in the water and streamline on back for 5-10 yards.
Age: 5-10 years
Fee: Members $245
Location: JCCNS Indoor Pool
Instructor: Aquatics Staff
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro will instruct kids to learn forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for the beginner to intermediate player.
Age: 8-12 years
Fee: Members $245/ Community $295
Location: Tennis Court/Gym
Instructor: Joe Reagan
Taught by Dennis Goldsmith, M.ED., and 8th degree black belt. Advanced students prepare for demonstrations and competitions, including advanced self-defense techniques, forms and weapons training (Bo Staff, Kamas and Nunchuks).
Age: 5-12
Fee: Member $270/ Community $335
Location: GEX Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith
This class is intended for the student who has been dancing for several years and has a desire to learn more at a faster pace! By invitation only for current students. New students please inquire
Ages: 11+
Please visit www.kidsinmotiondancestudio.com to register.
This class is intended for the student who has been taking ballet for several years and has a desire to learn more at a faster pace! By invitation only for current students. New students please inquire.
Ages: 11+
Please visit www.kidsinmotiondancestudio.com to register.
This class is intended for the student who has been taking tap and jazz for several years and has a desire to learn more at a faster pace! By invitation only for current students. New students please inquire.
Ages: 11+
Please visit www.kidsinmotiondancestudio.com to register.
About 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.
Email YouthFamily@jccns.com for more information!