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Enrichment Classes
After-School Enrichment Classes for Children in Pre-K through Elementary
Winter 2025 Enrichment Classes at the J:
Offering a wide range of after-school programming for children as young as 3 years through Elementary School, we have something for everyone!
Please click the following links if you are looking for information about JCC Gymnastics / Cheerleading Program, and Fencing Academy of Philadelphia
If you have any questions regarding the program or the sign up process, please reach out to Matt Martin!
Registration for the Winter 2025 session is now open!
Click on the classes below to register.
Messy Art with Evin Rezavker
Get ready for a colorful adventure in creativity! Our Messy Art class is designed for young artists who love to explore and express themselves without worrying about the mess at home. Over the course of eight fun-filled weeks, your little ones will dive into a variety of exciting projects that are too messy for your living room but perfect for our art studio!
Ages 4-8
Mondays at 4:30-5pm | January 6-February 24 | No class: 1/20, 2/17 | $90
Register For Messy Art Ages 4-8Silly Shpiel: Clowning for Kids
Designed for younger participants, this class is all about movement, fun, and imagination. Through games and exercises, children will explore themes from Jewish stories and traditions, while also learning the basics of physical comedy and clowning. It’s an interactive, high-energy experience where kids can play, laugh, and learn.
Ages 5-8
Wednesday at 4:30-5pm | January 8-January 29 | $80
Register For Silly Shpiel: Clowning for Kids Ages 5-8ABC Cook With Me
Toddlers and Pre-K students, roll up your sleeves and get ready to have fun as we stir, mash, roll, taste, touch, and smell, while we strengthen and encourage development of physical, social, and emotional skills as well as literacy and cognitive skills. This class will include lessons and storytelling combined with child-friendly, hands-on Food activities related to our holiday and seasonal based curriculum
Ages 3-6
Mondays at 4:30-5:15pm | December 16-February 24 | No class: 12/23, 12/30, 1/20, 2/17 | $175
Register For ABC Cook With Me Ages 3-6
Taekwondo with Wandering Fighter
Experience the benefits of Taekwondo training including increased discipline, strength, coordination, flexibility and focus in our ongoing program for children and adults. Martial arts training is more than a sport; it’s a way of life. At the end of each session, students will have the option to test for their next color belt. Testing is taught in accordance with the world Taekwondon Federation across over 170 countries-all experience levels welcome! We are a Black Belt School.
Grades 1-5
Wednesdays at 5-5:45pm | January 8-February 26 | $200
Register For Taekwondo Grades 1-5
Winter Holiday Cooking & Baking
Let’s celebrate Tu b’Shevat, National Hot Chocolate Day, National Pizza Day, get ready for purim with Hamantashen & Bourekas, plus to lots of other surprises. The best part of these fun holidays is learning about them and of course…cooking, baking, and eating! Join us as we learn about and create some traditional holiday recipes and add in a few new favorites.
Grades 1-5
Mondays at 5:15-6pm | December 16-February 24 | No class: 12/23, 12/30, 1/20, 2/17 | $175
Register for Winter Holiday Cooking & Baking Grades 1-5Reach out with any questions!
Matt Martin Youth and Family Program Director Hometown: New City, NY Favorite Jewish Holiday: Hannukah Favorite Philly Food: Cheesesteak When I am not hard at work at the J, I…
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