July 03, 2008 -- 30th of Sivan, 5768 || Today’s Hours: 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM

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K-5 Children & Families

Children entering kindergarten through fifth grade have several opportunities to become involved in Jewish events/culture, acting, sports activities, aquatics, social activities and camp. As kids in this age group further develop their personalities and abilities, the JCC makes available to assist in creating healthy and creative outlets for children to explore the world around them. The J provides a place where kids can come and have a good time, meet new friends and parents can feel secure in knowing they’re in good hands.

Helene Mirowitz Department of Jewish Community Life
Jewish holiday-themes fun nights are scheduled for several holidays throughout the year, including Passover, Purim and Rosh Hashanah. The Helene Mirowitz Department of Jewish Community Life also supports several other social programs for kids. These include our very popular Saturday Night Party Zones where kids play games, eat, compete in fun contests and just have a good time. Other programs include Mom and Me and Dad and I, Girls Night Out events. There’s also Jr. Maccabi Club and J Vacation Days, for when the kids are off school and need to get out of the house.  With J Vacation Days, your kids can go for bowling and pizza, play sports, swim and have a blast at the J. Also available is Kindermusik for your children to gain a better appreciation for music.

Day and Resident Camps
Day camps at the JCC are nearly as old as the JCC itself. We offer several ways for children to have the ultimate camp experience. There are one-, two-, and four-week sessions available at both JCC locations. There is our traditional camp, sports camp, arts camp, acting camp, gymnastics camp, specialty camps and more to choose from. One of our greatest features of camp is that swimming and/or swim lessons are available to our campers five days a week.

Our residential camping program has a rich tradition of over 65 years. CampSabra is located at the Lake of the Ozarks and welcomes kids every summer who are entering third through tenth grades. Set in a natural and beautiful setting on the lake, CampSabra offers the opportunity for sailing, water skiing, mountain biking, tubing, outdoor sports, theatre, camp fires, challenge course and much more! Accredited by the American Camping Association, CampSabra meets the highest standards of health and safety. Caring and experienced staff are recruited and help our campers to have fun, learn new skills and develop life long friendships.

Sports, Recreation and Aquatics
Once your little one hits five years old, they’re ready to join the Alpha Waves Swim Club, or if not quite there yet, you can set up private or group lessons in our School of Swim and get them swimming like a fish. Young girls have the chance to experience National Women and Girls in Sports Day by attending a local women’s college basketball game, meeting the players and learning about Title IX. Tae Kwon Do, NFL Flag Football, tennis and our very popular basketball leagues are also available for those ready to hit the field or court. We also have batting cage facilities available at our FoxBuilding (Chesterfield) for private/group lessons or team rentals.

Roswell & Wilma Messing Cultural Arts and Education Department
If your little one has bit bitten by the acting bug, then the JCC can help explore the stage. We provide several theatrical opportunities for kids beginning in kindergarten. Our Theatre Kochavim provides original musical reviews for kids K-2 grade, so they can get used to the stage and performing for a crowd. Upon entering grade three, kids can participate in Theatre Chaverim, where past productions have included Treasure Island, High School Musical, Disney’s Aladdin and Suessical the Musical. And if your little one is not quite ready for the stage, acting fundamental classes are available to learn the basics or acting while being in a fun supportive environment.

Birthday Parties
And when it’s time to celebrate another candle on the birthday cake, head to the J! We can accommodate birthday parties, large or small, and can customize your party to be in the pool, involves gym games, sports or just have a great room to eat cake and ice cream.