Your children will love participating in our wide variety of enriching kids classes! They can explore their athletic side in one of our many fitness classes or unlock their creativity in one of our fun art classes.
Schedule
Class Descriptions
Inclusion
Questions? Contact Madeline at mseltman@levinjcc.org or 919-354-4938.
Fall Class Schedule
Registration Open Now! To register call (919) 354-4936 or click here to register online!
Class descriptions, instructors, and costs are listed below. These kids classes are available to both members and guests for a fee, and members receive a discounted rate. Pre-registration is required.
Session Dates:
12 week classes: Weds Sept 6-Dec 10, make ups Dec 11-17. No class Sept 20, 21, 22 (Rosh Hashannah), Sept 29 (Yom Kippur) or Nov 20-26 (Thanksgiving)
6 week classes: Session 1 Sept 6-Oct 15, make up Oct 16-22. Session 2 Oct 23-Dec 10, make up Dec 11-17. No class Nov 20-26 (Thanksgiving)
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SUNDAY |
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| 9:45-10:15am Tunes and Tots parent/child, drop in |
3-4:15pm Jujitsu Ages 5-10 |
10-10:45am Tiny Tots Tumbling 18 months-2.5 years |
9:45-10:30am Storytime + Tot Shabbat parent/child, drop in |
10:15-11am Dansipiration (session 1) Musiplay (session 2) Ages: 3-5 years |
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| 4-4:45pm Chorus Ages: 5-10 years |
4:15-5pm Messy Art Ages: 3-5 years |
4-4:30pm Soccer Shots Mini Ages: 2-3 years |
3:15-4:00pm Wee Flips Tumbling Ages: 3-4 years WAITLIST |
4:15-5:30pm Jujitsu Ages 5-10 |
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| 4-5:30pm PlayWell LEGO Engineering Ages: 5-10 years |
4:15-4:55 Soccer shots Premier + Empower Ages: 5-8 years Premier, 5-9 Empower |
4:40-5:15pm Soccer Shots Classic Ages: 3-5 years |
4-5pm Karate Ages: 5-10 years |
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| 4:30-6pm Intermediate Aerial Ages 8-13 years |
4:30-5:30pm Beginner Aerial Ages: 8-13 years |
4:15-5:30pm Jujitsu Ages 5-10 |
4:15-5:00pm Mighty Rollers Tumbling Ages: 5-8 year |
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| 4:30-5:30pm Beginner Aerial Ages: 6-8 years WAITLIST |
5:15-6:15pm Handstands to Hand springs Ages: 8-15 |
Class Descriptions:
Adult aerial – click here!
Aerial – Beginner: Students learn to “fly” on fabric drapes, learning technique and building strength. Students work close to the ground in a safe, supportive environment. This is the right class for brand new students or those who have done aerial silks at camp or a birthday party but have never taken a session-based class.
Instructor: Tues 8-13 year olds: Faith, Weds 6-8 year olds: Amy
Cost: 12 weeks, $160 members, $200 guests
Aerial – Intermediate: Build skills, technique, and strength for more advanced moves. For this class, you should know basic sling skills (straddle, gazelle, star, seat), be comfortable executing 3 basic footlock skills, be able to tuck, pike and arrow in wrist wraps with relative control, basic climbs, and foot lock in the air. This class will introduce a new climb, footlocks in the air, and skills from footlock on each foot.
Instructor: Amy
Cost: 12 weeks, $220 members, $270 guests
Chorus: Is there anything better than the joy of kids singing great songs? Find out when you join the JCC’s Pop Chorus! Kids learn excellent singing technique and build confidence in their voices while singing everything from traditional tunes like “This Land is Your Land” to the latest pop favorites. Each six-week session ends with a short concert for family and friends!
Instructor: Kamara
Cost: 6 weeks (session 1 and 2), $72 members, $84 guests
Danspiration: Have a preschooler that needs an expressive outlet? Let them enjoy learning concepts of movement geared toward dance with their peers! Concepts of balance, gravity, speed, and musicality will be discovered together in a safe environment, inspiring your child to dance to their own beat.
Instructor: Megan
Cost: 6 weeks (session 1), $60 members, $72 guests
Jujitsu: Jujitsu is the ancient Japanese art of self-defense. The techniques taught in the class include escapes, encounters, throws, and holds. The focus of the class is self-defense, physical exercise, and perfection of technique. Our youth classes always incorporate fun, through games and exercises, during each class to foster a safe, fun but disciplined environment.
Instructors: Joshua and Dana Cost: 12 weeks, $144 members, $170 guests
Karate: Originating in Okinawa, Karate is a martial art that uses body evasion, blocks, punches, and kicks for defense. Usually translated as the ‘Way of the Empty Hand, ‘Karate is primarily focused on self-defense, exercise, and perfection of character. Our youth classes always incorporate fun, through games and exercises, during each class to foster a safe, fun but disciplined environment.
Instructors: Joshua and Dana
Cost: 12 weeks, $144 members, $170 guests
LEGO Engineering – STEAM FUNdamentals: Power on your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects such as Bulldozers, Hovercrafts, Hot Air Balloons, and the Eiffel Tower! Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive environment. An experienced instructor will challenge new and returning students to engineer at the next level.
Instructors: PlayWell staff
Cost: 12 weeks, $200 members, $230 guests
Messy Art: Go crazy with all kinds of arts and crafts that are too messy for at home with wacky projects that ooze, drip, foam, and splatter!
Instructor: Jillian
Cost: 6 weeks (session 1 and 2), $60 members, $72 guests
Musiplay: Kids need a chance to explore music concepts at an early age, benefitting their learning skills across the board. Let them join the journey of discovering the elements of music in an atmosphere of fun and games designed just for preschoolers!
Instructor: Megan
Cost: 6 weeks (session 2), $60 members, $72 guests
Soccer Shots FREE Demo day Aug 29 – RSVP here!
Soccer Shots Mini: Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.
Instructors: Soccer Shots staff
Cost: 12 weeks, $170 members, $200 guests
Soccer Shots Classic: Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.
Instructors: Soccer Shots staff
Cost: 12 weeks, $170 members, $200 guests
Soccer Shots Premier: Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity for children to be challenged through fun games and team interaction. Children will also be introduced to competition in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Instructors: Soccer Shots staff
Cost: 12 weeks, $170 members, $200 guests
Soccer Shots Empower: This soccer program is designed with extra support for kids with a physical, developmental, or social/emotional disability. Participants will begin and end with the concurrent Premier program, with the bulk of each session in a group with additional supports. Appropriate for kids ages 6-9 who (1) can be safe with self and others, (2) have a desire to play soccer in a group, (3) are mainstreamed in school OR can bring a support person. Supports will include (1) a coach and an inclusion support person for 8-10 participants, (2) and intake process to make staff aware of your child’s needs, (3) a meet and greet day on Sept 5 to familiarize yourself with staff and environment, (4) schedules and written expectations available ahead of time, (5) sensory support, (6) less waiting and simplified directions, and (7) other requested accommodations to the extent we are able. If you’re not sure if your child is a good fit or have other questions, contact Madeline at mseltman@levinjcc.org or 919-354-4938.
Instructors: Soccer Shots staff
Cost: 12 weeks, $170 members, $200 guests (sliding scale available)
Tumbling – Tiny Tots: This parent/toddler class is designed to allow your child to explore new ways to roll, jump, turn and twist as you guide them through active obstacle courses and stations while working on basic tumbling shapes and skills.
Instructor: Katie
Cost: 6 weeks (session 1 and 2), $60 members, $72 guests
Tumbling – Wee Flips: Whether it’s rolling like a pencil or a ball, your child will gain new awareness of their body and learn to move in new ways. The class is designed for children who are independent enough to be without a grown up during the class.
Instructor: Michelle
Cost: 6 weeks (session 1 and 2), $60 members, $72 guests
Tumbling – Mighty Rollers: Roll, twist, jump and flip. This is a great class to allow your child the ability to explore moving their body in a safe fun environment. Skills include somersaults, bar, balance beam, and more.
Instructor: Michelle
Cost: 12 weeks, $120 members, $144 guests
Tumbling – Headstands to Handsprings: Fine tune your tumbling skills! Progressions for handstands, front handsprings and back handsprings will be taught through a series of drills and stations.
Instructor: Michelle
Cost: 12 weeks, $120 members, $144 guests
To register call (919) 354-4936 or click here to register online!
Inclusion
The Levin JCC is committed to inclusion and accessibility. Soccer Shots: Empower is a specially designed for children with disabilities (see above for details!). For questions about what might be a good fit for your child, or to request accommodations, contact Madeline at mseltman@levinjcc.org or 919-354-4938.
For any classes, we can offer
- Coordination with instructors about your child’s needs
- Information in advance about schedules, expectations, etc
- Supports such as sensory tools, one-step directions, time warnings
- Flexibility in enrollment and refunds
- Unfortunately, at this point we are not able to offer staff or volunteer one-on-ones.
