Enrichment

Early Childhood Classes
For more information on Family Programming/ Enrichment Classes, please contact Matt Frank at MattF@jccnv.org, (703) 537-3065.

 Discounted Program & Class Rates

Throughout this section,  you’ll notice that JCCNV members are referred to as Mishpacha (family) and nonmembers are warmly referred to as Chaverim (friends). As a benefit of membership, the JCCNV offers Mishpacha discounts on classes and programs which you’ll see noted throughout the program guide by an M following the cost. Our Chaverim (friends) rates are followed by a C. Of course, in order for membership rates to apply, membership must remain current throughout the duration of the class/program.

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Spring 2012
Registration opens Monday, December 12, 2011

Children must be three years old as of September 30, 2011, in order to enroll in most specialty classes. Children attending the ECLC must be enrolled in the three-year-old or four-year-old program. The only exception is the Mini Mini Gym Class, which is designed for children enrolled in the two-year-old program. Please check class descriptions carefully for age requirements.

Classes are listed in order of their starting days/dates.
All Early Childhood specialty classes meet from 1:10pm–2pm

M=Mishpacha (Members)
C= Chaverim (Nonmembers)

Cost:
8-week class: $120M/ $136C
Full-time childcare: $104

7-week class:  $105M/ $119C
Full-time childcare: $91

6-week class:  $90M/ $102C
Full-time childcare: $78

5-week class:  $75M/ $85C
Full-time childcare: $65

4-week class:  $60M/ $68C
Full-time childcare: $52

3-week class   $45M/ $ 51C
Full-time childcare: $39

 

Jewish Jamboree
Ages 3-5
Mondays, January 2–30 (4 weeks) (no class Jan. 16)

Celebrate Jewish traditions and holidays through crafts, cooking, music and much more!

 

Hola: Basic Spanish
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, January 3–31 (5 weeks)

Join Morah Ruth for Spanish classes!  Enjoy learning colors, numbers and basic words through games, movement and music! 

 

Young Musicians
Ages 4 1/2-6
Instructor: Margie Bassman, music educator and professional violinist.
Tuesdays, January 3–March 27 (13 weeks)

Little Hands “Young Musicians” class is a pressure-free, developmentally appropriate transition to musically succeed before taking on more formal instruction. Young Musicians helps every child develop a confident, joyful voice for singing and speaking as well as essential building blocks for a future of learning. Students explore many facets of the musical experience—speaking, singing, moving, dancing, listening, creating and playing instruments as well as learning to read and write music. New students welcome (no previous experience required)!

 

Cooking Around the World
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, January 4–25 (4 weeks)

Each week, your child will experience a new cooking adventure!

 

Little Yogis!
Session I
Ages 3-5
Instructor: Judy Eskowitz
Thursdays, January 5–February 23 (8 weeks)

Enroll your little ones in this fun-loving class that uses breath work, yoga poses, movement, songs and stories that encourage children to move their bodies in fun and creative ways. Classes end with a quiet relaxation so little ones begin to learn how to calm themselves down. Kids’ yoga is a wonderful way for children to develop self-confidence, motor skills, boost their listening and speaking skills and increase their focus, concentration and self-regulation. All of this is done in a playful, safe and nurturing environment. Have your child take part in this fun experience!

Judy received her 200-hour Kripalu Yoga Training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Kripalu means compassion, and Judy guides her students to move at their own pace honoring their body without judgment. Judy’s passion for nurturing children has also led her to become a certified children’s yoga instructor with a specialty in working with children with special needs. Judy encourages children to discover that yoga provides them with a safe and supportive environment where they can develop at their own pace and be accepted for all the gifts they have! Judy is a member of The International Association of Yoga Therapists.

 

Mini Mini Gym
Session I
Ages: children enrolled in the two-year-old program
Fridays, January 6–February 24 (8 weeks)

Miss Ashley will use movement, music, basic tumbling and lots of imagination to help enhance your child’s large motor and social skills.

 

Just Desserts!
Ages 3-5
Monday, February 6–27 (3 weeks) (no class on Feb. 20)

Kids will use their creative energy to make a variety of tasty treats!

 

Dazzling Dough
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, February 7–28 (4 weeks)

Your child will use all sorts of fun and unusual ingredients to make a dazzling array of dough.

 

Let’s Get Messy!
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, February 1–29 (5 weeks)

Your child will join Miss Sarah in our Art Studio to create masterpieces. Please remember to DRESS for the MESS!

 

Alphabet Soup!
Ages 3-5
Mondays, March 5–26 (4 weeks)

Children will discover the fun in learning letters through crafts, songs, drama and games.

 

Build a Rainbow
Ages 3-5
Tuesdays, March 6–27 (4 weeks)

This class will teach children to explore their way through the rainbow using art, science, cooking and movement.

 

Petite Picassos
Ages 3-5
Wednesdays, March 7–28 (4 weeks)

Your young artists will explore and experiment with new techniques in painting, collage, mosaics and sculpture.

 

Little Yogis!
Session II
Ages 3-5
Instructor: Judy Eskowitz
Thursdays, March 1–April 26 (7 weeks) (no class on Mar. 22)

Enroll your little ones in this fun-loving class that uses breath work, yoga poses, movement, songs and stories that encourage children to move their bodies in fun and creative ways. Classes end with a quiet relaxation so little ones begin to learn how to calm themselves down. Kids’ yoga is a wonderful way for children to develop self-confidence, motor skills, boost their listening and speaking skills and increase their focus, concentration and self-regulation. All of this is done in a playful, safe and nurturing environment. Have your child take part in this fun experience!

 

Mini Mini Gym
Session II
Ages: children enrolled in the two-year-old program
Fridays, March 2–30 (5 weeks)

Miss Ashley will use movement, music, basic tumbling and lots of imagination to help enhance your child’s large motor and social skills.

 

Young Rangers
Ages: 3-5
Mondays, April 9–30 (4 weeks)

You child will explore science and nature both in and around the JCCNV!

Code: #2986
Click here to register online.

 

Beads and Beyond
Ages: 3-5
Tuesdays, April 10-24 (3 weeks)

Beads are not just for making jewelry. Kids will stretch their imaginations and use beads to create many different projects!

Code: #2987
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Welcome to the Big Top!
Ages: 3-5
Wednesdays, April 11-June 6 (8 weeks) (no class on May 16)

There will be plenty of excitement in the air as the children create their very own 3-ring circus to perform.

Code: #2988
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Scrapbooking for Kids!
Ages: 3-5
Mondays, May 7–June 4 (4 weeks)

You supply the photographs and we’ll supply your child with all the materials, a scrapbook and lots of fun!

Code: #2992
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Super Sprouts Garden Club
Ages: 3-5
Tuesdays, May 1–June 5 (5 weeks)

Children will dig into some great fun while learning all about what plants need to live and grow.

Code: #2993
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Little Yogis!
Session III
Ages: 3-5
Instructor: Judy Eskowitz
Thursdays, May 3–June 7 (6 weeks)

Enroll your little ones in this fun-loving class that uses breath work, yoga poses, movement, songs, and stories that encourage children to move their bodies in fun and creative ways. Classes end with a quiet relaxation, so little ones begin to learn how to calm themselves down. Kids’ yoga is a wonderful way for children to develop self-confidence, motor skills, boost their listening and speaking skills, and increase their focus, concentration and self-regulation. All of this is done in a playful, safe and nurturing environment. Have your child take part in this fun experience!

Code: #2994
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Mini Mini Gym
Session III
Ages: children enrolled in the two-year-old program
Fridays, May 4–June 8 (6 weeks)

Miss Ashley will use movement, music, basic tumbling and lots of imagination to help enhance your child’s large motor and social skills.

Code: #2995
Click here to register online.