After School Classes

After-School Fitness and Learning Classes

The JCCNS is an award-winning hub for Fitness & Wellness programming for everyone in the family...

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 (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $168/Community $204
Location: Group EX Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt

Grades: 3 & Up, White and Yellow Belts
Day: Wednesday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $168/Community $204
Location: Group EX Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M.Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt

Grades: 3 & Up, White and Yellow Belts
Day: Friday (12 weeks)
Date: 12/14-3/15, no class 12/28 & 2/22
Time: 3:10pm-3:55pm
Fee: Member $182/Community $221
Location: Group Ex Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt

Green Belts and Up (2 days per week)

Days: Wednesday & Friday (12 weeks)
Wed. Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Fri. Dates: 12/14-3/15, no class 12/28 & 2/22
Time: Wednesday - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Time: Friday - 3:10pm-4:10pm
Fee: MEMBER $350/Community $425
Location: Group EX Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt

Kids in Motion Dance Classes

Specialty Classes by Day

Monday Classes

Steamworks: The Art of Steam
This exciting new class will introduce kids to different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) topics such as chemistry, light, forces, and fractals. Based on the experiment and subject of the day, we will apply new concepts to hands-on, take-home art projects.

Grades: K-6
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 12/10-3/11, no class 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $160/Community $180
Location: Ocean Room
Instructor: Stephanie Zweig-Brown, steamworks kids lab co-founder

Singing with Stephens
This new class will be taught by our very own Youth & Family Director, Jessie Stephens! A classical trained vocalist, Jessie's first vocal training was in temple choir, starting in 3rd grade… she went on to school choruses, acapella groups, and to study voice performance in college. She can sing an aria, but also loves the silliness of camp songs and the simple melodies and messages in classic folk music. Whether your child is quick to learn melodies and lyrics or enjoys taking their time and perfecting their craft, this class is for any level of music lover! Children will learn a variety of folk, acapella, and camp songs, while also working on their communication and team-building skills.

Grades: K-6
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 12/10-3/11, no class 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18
Time: 3:30pm-4:15pm
Fee: Member $140/Community $160
Location: JCCNS
Instructor: Youth & Family Director, Jessie Stephens

Soccer: Monday Micro
The JCCNS is excited to offer soccer through Danvers Indoor Sports! Monday Micro classes are for children with some soccer experience in grades 1-3 who are ready for more of a challenge. Classes balance the use of fun games and technical drills with non-competitive scrimmaging to teach new skills each week. Classes are 50 minutes with 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of non-competitive scrimmaging.

Grades: 1-3
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 12/10-3/11, no class 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18
Time: 3:30pm-4:20pm
Fee: Member and Community $150
Location: Gym/Lower Field
Instructor: Danvers Indoor Sports Staff
To register contact Dan at Dan@danversindoorsports.com.

Beginner Tennis
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specially designed lower nets.

Grades: K-2
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 12/10-3/11, no class 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $140/Community $160
Location: Gym/Outside Courts
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro

Intermediate Tennis
Kids learn forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for the beginner to intermediate player.

Grades: 2-6
Day: Monday (10 weeks)
Dates: 12/10-3/11, no class 12/24, 12/31, 1/21, 2/18
Time: 4:00pm-4:50pm
Fee: Member $140/Community $160
Location: Gym/Outside Courts
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro

Tuesday Classes

Wednesday Classes

Code Crew
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.

Grades: 2-6
Day: Wednesday (11 weeks)
Dates: 12/12-3/6, no class 12/26, 2/20, 3/13
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $176/Community $198
Location: Epstein Hillel School
Instructor: Lea Winkler

Sports Remix - Wednesday Edition
Children who love movement and sports will love this sports class which features a different game each week: soccer, flag football, basketball, dodgeball, and more! Our fun staff will have kids moving around learning the rules of the games, working together, and having fun!

Grades: 2-6
Day: Wednesday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Time: 4:15PM-5:00PM
Fee: Member $168/Community $192
Location: Gym/Lower Field
Instructor: JCCNS Staff

Jewelry Making
Jewelry Making is back and on Wednesdays! Kids will learn basic jewelry making skills with a focus on beading, wrapping, and sculpting. We will also incorporate different objects such as shells, stones, and any other special item your child would like to turn into a piece of jewelry!

Grades: K-6
Day: Wednesday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $192/Community $216
Location: Ocean Room
Instructor: JCCNS Staff

Beginner Tennis
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specially designed lower nets.

Grades: K-2
Day: Wednesday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Time: 3:15PM-4:00PM
Fee: Member $168/Community $192
Location: Gym/Outside Courts
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro

Intermediate Tennis
Kids learn forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for the beginner to intermediate player.

Grades: 3-6
Day: Wednesday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Time: 4:00PM-4:50PM
Fee: Member $168/Community $192
Location: Gym/Outside Courts
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro

Tae Kwon Do

GREEN BELTS AND UP (2 days per week)

Days: Wednesday & Friday (12 weeks)
Wed. Dates: 12/12-3/13, no class 12/26, 2/20
Fri. Dates: 12/14-3/15, no class 12/28 & 2/22
Time: Wednesday - 4:00pm-5:00pm
Time: Friday - 3:10pm-4:10pm
Fee: Member $350/Community $425
Location: Group EX Studio
Instructor: Dennis Goldsmith, M. Ed., 8th Degree Black Belt

Thursday Classes

Soccer: Thursday micro
J Adventure and our Early Childhood Department are teaming up to offer soccer for 4 and 5 year olds. Thursday Micro is designed for children in kindergarten or those who will enter kindergarten next fall. Players learn fundamental soccer skills through fun, age-appropriate, and creative skill-building games and have the opportunity to practice those skills in non-competitive scrimmages. Classes are 50 minutes with 15-20 minutes of instruction and 20-25 minutes of non-competitive scrimmaging.

Grades: PreK-K
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/13-3/14, no class 12/27 & 2/21
Time: 3:30pm-4:20pm
Fee: Member & Community $180
Location: Gym/Lower Field
Instructor: Danvers indoor sports staff
To register contact Dan at dan@danversindoorsports.com.

Art
Children are encouraged to use their creativity through a variety of media including painting, drawing, sculpting, and paper-mache. Young artists will create art from recycled materials and will explore making blankets out of felt, flannel, t-shirts, and even tape! If art is your thing, join us for this exciting class that promotes skill development and creative exploration!

Grades: K-6
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/13-3/14, no class 12/27 & 2/21
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $216/Community $240
Location: Transition Room
Instructor: Gina Rushton

Conversational Hebrew & Israeli Games
This fun, new class is great for children with any level of Hebrew knowledge - learning how to pronounce letters and read prayers in Hebrew school? Completely unfamiliar with Hebrew? Speak Hebrew at home or school? - Everyone will love this unique class taught by our very own Israeli Shinshinim! The Shinshinim are two Israeli's completing a year-long service program on the North Shore during the year between high school graduation and Israeli army service. Children at the beginner level will learn everyday words and phrases, while those with current Hebrew knowledge will also advance as everyone speaks, reads, and writes while playing a variety of Israeli games and activities! There is no better way to learn another language than from those who know it best! And no better way to learn about a culture than by learning how children play!

Grades: K-6
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/13-3/14, no class 12/27 & 2/21
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $168/Community $192
Location: Ocean Room
Instructor: Michal and Sapir, North Shore Shinshinim

Beginner Tennis
Our JCCNS Tennis Pro teaches young beginners the basics of tennis using specially designed lower nets.

Grades: K-2
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/13-3/14, no class 12/27 & 2/21
Time: 3:15pm-4:00pm
Fee: Member $168/Community $192
Location: Gym/Outside Courts
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis pro

Intermediate Tennis
Kids learn forehand, backhand, volley, and serving in this fun class for the upper grade intermediate player.

Grades: 5-7
Day: Thursday (12 weeks)
Dates: 12/13-3/14, no class 12/27 & 2/21
Time: 4:00pm-4:50pm
Fee: Member $168/Community $192
Location: Gym/Outside Courts
Instructor: JCCNS Tennis Pro

Friday Classes

**Get Your Tweens Moving! We’re running FREE Fitness Center Orientations for kids ages 12-15. Once they complete the orientation, they can use the Cardio Room when supervised by an adult. Teens 16+ years can use both the Cardio & Strength Training rooms without an orientation. Get your orientation by contacting Health and Wellness Director

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