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FALL 2011 SQUIRREL HILL
Jewish Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh VOL. 8 NO. 4

2. CONTENTS & HOURS
CONTENTS HOLIDAY HOURS
FALL 2011
Labor Day
After School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Monday, September 5
AgeWell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Fitness facilities open 8 am-2 pm
American Jewish Museum. . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Family Park in Monroeville
Aquatics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 11 am-7 pm
Camps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Rosh Hashanah
Centerfit Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Buildings close at 5 pm on
Children and Teens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Wednesday, September 28
Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Closed Thursday, September 29
Donate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Closed Friday, September 30
Early Childhood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Yom Kippur
Group Exercise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Buildings close at 5 pm on
Kehilla (Community). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Friday, October 7
My Baby and Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Closed Saturday, October 8
Personal Training. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sukkot
Preschool Gym . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Buildings close at 5 pm on
SilverSneakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Wednesday, October 12
Special Needs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Closed Thursday, October 13
Sports and Rec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Friday, October 14: Partial Opening
Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 5:30 am-6 pm (ECDC, Clubhouse,
Wellness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 J Cafe, Fitness Center)
Youth Basketball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Youth Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah
Buildings close at 5 pm on
Wednesday, October 19
HOURS Closed Thursday, October 20
Friday, October 21: Partial Opening
Regular Building Hours 5:30 am-6 pm (ECDC, Clubhouse,
Irene Kaufmann Building J Cafe, Fitness Center)
Monday-Thursday, 5:30 am*-10 pm
Thanksgiving,
Friday, 5:30 am-6 pm
Thursday, November 24
Saturday, 1-7 pm
Fitness facilities open 8 am-2 pm
Sunday, 7:45 am-6 pm
*Garage entrance only Christmas
Saturday, December 24:
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Early Childhood Department
Open 8 am-6 pm
Monday-Friday, 7 am-6 pm
Sunday, December 25: Open 8 am-5 pm
Alex & Leona Robinson Building Monday, December 26 (observed):
Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-10 pm Open 8 am-5 pm
Friday, 7:30 am-6 pm
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day
Saturday, 1-6 pm
Saturday, December 31:
Sunday, 8 am-6 pm
Open 8 am-6 pm
Cashier Hours Sunday, January 1, 2012:
Monday-Thursday, 8 am-8 pm Open 8 am-6 pm
Friday, 8 am-6 pm Monday, January 2 (observed):
Saturday, 1-6 pm Fitness facilities open 8 am- 2 pm
Sunday, 8 am-6 pm
JCC membership is open to everyone regardless
of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
disability or sexual orientation.
Center Scene is published quarterly
The JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of by the Jewish Community Center of
any status or condition protected by applicable Greater Pittsburgh, 5738 Forbes
federal or state law. Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.
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3. JCCPGH.ORG
TO LEARN ABOUT
FALL 2011
JCC MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT THE JCC
VISIT JCCPGH.ORG SCHOLARSHIP
FUND
How to create your online
Select the department that you want
account:
to support:
1. Go to JCCPGH.org and click the
• JCC Scholarship
“Members” link at the top of the page
next to the search box • After School Programming
2. Click “Create an Account” • AgeWell’s Independent Adult Services
3. Choose one of the three “Find Me” • American Jewish Museum
options to locate your account • Children, Teens and Families
4. Create your user ID and password
• Early Childhood Development Center
• Emma Kaufmann Camp
How to register for a program
• Fitness & Wellness
online:
• Day Camps
1. Search for programs by interest, age,
group or department • Special Needs
2. Log in to your account
3. Select the person to register by DONATE ONLINE:
changing “Buy For”
WWW.JCCPGH.ORG
4. Check out
Your gift makes a difference!
For information and to donate, call
Questions? Mayda Roth,
Contact Membership Director of Development at
Services, 412-521-8011, (412)521-8011, ext. 363 or by email at
ext. 534. mroth@jccpgh.org.
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JCC membership is open to everyone regardless of
race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability or MISSION
sexual orientation.
STATEMENT
The JCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and
does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of To advance our vision of an exemplary,
any status or condition protected by applicable thriving, engaged community rooted in
federal or state law. Jewish values, the JCC of Greater
Pittsburgh’s mission is to enrich our
community by creating an environment
that strengthens the physical, intellectual
and spiritual well being of individuals and
families.
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4. K’HILLAH (COMMUNITY)
PROGRAMS WITH Judaism 101: Come and Learn
FALL 2011
RABBI DONNI the Basics
For anyone interested in Judaism, this
AARON class will give you a chance to learn
For the listed programs, please RSVP to some of the basics, such as the calendar,
Rabbi Donni Aaron at daaron@jccpgh.org holidays, Shabbat, prayer, and life cycle
or call ext. 215. rituals.
Coffee, Tea and Snacks with Tuesday, November 15, 10-11 am
the Rabbi Wednesday, November 16, 7-8 pm
or Sunday, November 20, 4-5 pm
Come and shmooze with Rabbi Donni
No fee
Aaron, Jewish Educator of the JCC.
Tuesdays, 9:30 am
September 13-November 29
Judaism 102: But Wait…
No fee; no need to register There’s More
Room 202 For those familiar with the basics of
Judaism; a chance to study Bible,
rabbinic texts, theology, Jewish
LGBT Focus Group denominations and Israel.
The JCC is developing an LGBT Focus
Group that is committed to promoting Monday, December 5, 10-11 am
perspectives of lesbian, gay, bisexual Sunday, December 11, 4-5 pm
and transgendered persons. This group or Wednesday, December 14, 7-8 pm
will serve as a medium for the No fee
discussion of goals, issues and the
creation of programs at the JCC related Pizza In The Hut
to gender and sexuality. Please join us in celebrating the harvest
Wednesday, September 14 holiday of Sukkot while also enjoying a
7-8 pm pizza dinner. The meaning of Sukkot will
No fee; open to the community. be discussed and there will also be an
opportunity to discuss how we can
relate to this holiday in modern times.
Current Events Class
Hear guest rabbis discuss politics, both Tuesday, October 18
domestic and international, led by 6-7:30 pm
rabbis in our community. No fee
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am
Room 307; no fee Parshat HaShavua
Come and learn about the Torah portion
of the week. We will look at the
Got Shabbat? traditional meaning as well as how it
Great Shabbat related program for you influences our lives today.
and your little ones. Learn, celebrate,
craft and snack with us! Wednesdays
September 7-December 14
Saturday, October 15 10-11 am
4 pm, Levinson Hall No fee
Free and open to the community.
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5. K’HILLAH (COMMUNITY)
Where Jewish Liturgy Meets Pittsburgh Jewish
FALL 2011
Modern Music Music Festival
Experience how modern day musicians Annual summer concert series.
are creating uplifting and exciting music
for our ancient prayer services. We will
PJ Library
listen and learn about modern
composers such as Debbie Friedman, For children between the ages of 6
Craig Taubman and Rick Recht. months and 5 ½ years. Enrollment is
FREE. Each child receives a Jewish
Tuesday, October 4, 10-11 am children’s book or CD every month.
or Monday, November 7, 2-3 pm To sign up your child go to
No fee http://www.pjlibrary.org/.
CULTURE, TRAVEL HOLIDAYS
AND EVENTS
Shabbat
Amazing Journeys Shabbat is a day of rest and spiritual
The JCC and Amazing Journeys offer enrichment, a time to devote ourselves
vacations for Jewish singles and adults. to higher pursuits. Join us Fridays at
10:30 am to celebrate with the Early
Childhood Department. Look for a
American Jewish Museum
Shabbat message at the desks on
The American Jewish Museum of the Fridays.
Jewish Community Center of Greater
Pittsburgh explores contemporary
Jewish art with programs that facilitate Rosh Hashanah:
dialogue about art, philosophy and September 29-30
culture. (See page 34.) Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is
a time for serious introspection. We eat
Agency for Jewish Learning apples and honey in the hope that we
will have a sweet year.
AJL J-Site classes are offered at the JCC
in Squirrel Hill.
Yom Kippur: October 8
Israeli Folk Dancing The Day of Atonement is dedicated to
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fasting, reflection, prayer and penitence.
Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362.
Cherie Maharam leads a class for
beginners and then a dance-by-request Sukkot: October 13-21
session. Sukkot is a time to celebrate the harvest
and remember that when the Jewish
Thursdays, ongoing
people wandered in the desert after
7:30 pm
being freed from slavery in Egypt, they
$3 suggested donation
lived in sukkot. Sukkot lasts for eight
days; the last two days are Shemini
JCC Maccabi Games® and Atzeret and Simchat Torah. The JCC
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest sukkah is built in the Levinson Patio and
The JCC holds tryouts and sends teens decorated by staff and ECDC and
to the games and ArtsFest each year. Clubhouse children.
Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Chanukah: Begins at sundown,
Raises funds to support Jewish-related December 19
sports programs in Western Daily candle-lightings with singing and
Pennsylvania and Israel and honors high other activities are held at the JCC.
achieving Jewish athletes. Rabbi Shmuly Rothman brings an olive-
oil press to make oil with the children.
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6. EARLY CHILDHOOD
FALL 2011
ANNABELLE RUBINSTEIN strengthens the physical, intellectual
and spiritual well being of individuals
EARLY CHILDHOOD and families. ECDC’s curriculum
DEVELOPMENT CENTER recognizes each child’s voice and
Children grow and thrive in a strives to provide a beautiful
program enriched with language, environment, small groups for
reading, math, science, art, music and children to do their work, and access
fun. We believe that discovery and play to a wide variety of learning materials.
are young children’s most important • An Ethical Start® curriculum, based on
“work,” preparing them for the academic the classic Jewish text, Pirkei Avot
and life challenges ahead. (Ethics of Our Fathers), teaches
universal values.
Our Facility • Instruction in swimming, music and
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
ECDC is housed in a dedicated wing of phys ed
the JCC, a beautiful, fully secured • Chalav u’ Dvash Hebrew
modern facility with indoor heated language instruction and Judaics
pools, a full-size gymnasium, and an programming
enclosed outdoor playground: • Escorts to extracurricular JCC classes
MARCI LYNN BERNSTEIN such as dance and sports
PLAYGROUND • Amazing Afternoons, Science and
Math Afternoons and Jardin Dulcito
(Spanish) enrichment
Our Program
• ECDC’s curriculum is inspired by the
ideas and practices developed in
BOOKEN FAMILY
Reggio Emilia, Italy, for the education KABBALAT SHABBAT
of young children. Their program-- Celebrated every Friday during the
based on the principles of respect, school year: 10:30 am
responsibility and community
through exploration and discovery in
a supportive and enriching
environment—resonates with the JCC
mission to create an environment that
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7. EARLY CHILDHOOD
Comprehensive and Flexible Our Staff
FALL 2011
Programming The ECDC staff are caring educators with
ECDC is a preschool with before- and decades of professional experience. We
after-school extended day options, support ongoing training and maintain
enrichment classes and summer camps the highest standards in early childhood
for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. education.
We offer a wide range of scheduling All staff are trained in emergency proce-
choices from 7 am-6 pm every weekday. dures, pediatric first aid and pediatric
• Infants: Full-time care, 6 weeks CPR and participate in annual profes-
through 14 months old sional PA Key training of 29 hours or
• Tots: Full- and part-time options for 14 more.
months through 2 years JCC specialists teach our aquatics,
• Toddlers: Full- and part-time options phys ed, music, Judaic studies and
for 2-year-olds Hebrew classes. ECDC is visited by a
• Preschoolers: Full- and part-time child therapist from Jewish Family &
options for 3- and 4-year-olds Children’s Service.
Amazing Afternoons: age 4 For more information, please call
We explore a different theme—such as Kelly Gable-LaBelle, 412-521-8011,
Our City, Children Around the World and ext. 209.
My Amazing Body—each month with EDWARD AND ROSE BERMAN
classes, field trips and visitors related to DIRECTOR
each theme.
To schedule a tour or to register, please
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays call Jennifer Wright, Registrar,
1-3 pm 412-521-8011, ext. 375.
September 7-June 1
$900
Major funding for Early Childhood
programming is provided by the Pittsburgh
Science and Math Afternoons: Jewish Pre-Kindergarten Educational
age 4 Improvement Foundation of the Jewish
Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Keystone
We explore numbers, animals, maps, the
STARS/PA Early Learning Keys to Quality.
solar system, the earth, chemistry, Additional support is provided by Massey
machines and navigation. These topics
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Charitable Trust as well as funding from the
are made exciting with books, classroom Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs,
projects and hands-on fun. the Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood
Equipment Replacement Fund, the Marilyn
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Kramer Memorial Fund and the Mark Allen
1-3 pm Robinson Day Care Center Endowment Fund.
September 6-May 31
$550
SAVE THE DATES
Jardin Dulcito: age 3
Kindergarten Information Night
“Sweet little garden” Spanish program. Tuesday, October 18
Your child will learn basic greetings,
numbers, colors, basic commands, fun Scholastic Book Fair
songs and games. Y mucho mas! October 25-27
Tuesdays and Thursdays Grandparents Shabbat
Through June 2 Fridays: September 23, November 18,
1:30-2:30 pm December 23
September 6-May 31
$550
An Ethical Start®
School
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8. MY BABY & ME
Contact Miriam Abramovich, ext. 398, or Manic Toddlerhood
FALL 2011
mabramovich@jccpgh.org Chat about the challenges and joys
My Baby and Me programs are open to of parenting a toddler. A child
families with children age four and development specialist will answer all
under. Drop-in programs are held in our questions.
Family Place unless otherwise noted.
Wednesdays, 11 am
Advance registration is required for all
September 14, 28, October 12, 26
classes and special events. Class fees are
November 9, 30
non-refundable.
No fee; open to the community
DROP-IN GROUPS Manic Nannyhood
Finally, a support group just for nannies!
Family Place Open Play Time
Join to chat about the unique joys and
Mondays-Thursdays challenges of professionally nannying.
8:30 am-9:30 pm
Fridays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Thursdays, 11 am
Saturdays: 8:30 am-6:30 pm September 22, November 17
Sundays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm No fee: open to the community
JCC members only
Baby Play: Manic Parenthood
newborn-age 18 months See Miriam for dates and times.
Singing, rhyming, movement and finger
plays. CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE
Tuesdays, 10 am and 11 am FAMILY GYM
Begins September 6 Parents and their preschoolers
No fee; open to the community ages 1 to 5 participate in play activities
using indoor playground equipment or
PJ Library Story Time the outdoor playground in nice weather.
We read a selection from the PJ Library Sundays, 10-11:30 am, Kaufmann Gym
and then get crafty based on a theme No fee; members only
from the book.
Thursdays, 11:30 am
September 8, October 6, November 3, CLASSES
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
December 1 Go Go Gross Motor
No fee; open to the community
Play-based gross motor education for
toddlers with a grown-up.
Kabbalat Shabbat Wednesdays 10:15-11 am
Celebrate Shabbat with the JCC Early September 28-November 16
Childhood Development Center. Enjoy $80; JCC members only
songs, challah and plenty of ruach!
Fridays, 10:30 am, Palm Court Baby and Me Yoga
Yoga class for parents and caregivers to
Manic Motherhood share with infants. Bond with your baby
Discussion group for moms. Bring your and share an activity that brings
new baby! increased health and happiness.
Please note new time and location: Thursdays, 9:30 am
Wednesdays, 11:30 am September 8-November 3
September 7, 21, October 5, 19 Personal Training Studio
November 2, 16 $60/member; drop-in: $15/class
Brueggers, Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill
No fee; open to the community
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9. MY BABY & ME
Kindermusik EVENTS
FALL 2011
Village: Feathers and Do-Si-Do:
Parents and children newborn to 1½ Family Shabbat Dinner
years Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and
Feathers introduces you and your child crafts. All levels of observance are
to a delightful range of songs, welcome. Dinner is served at 6:15 pm.
movement activities, object play and Extended family members are welcome.
vocal play relating to our feathered Friday, September 16
friends while Do-Si-Do offers rhythm 5:45 pm
and movement. Materials for each unit $12/adult, $5/child age 2 and older
include a CD, book and instrument.
Fridays, 9:30 am
Got Shabbat?
September 16-January13
Great Shabbat related program for you
Sundays, 9:30 am and your little ones. Learn, celebrate,
September 18-January 15 craft and snack with us!
$215/JCC member; $110/ sibling;
$235/community Saturday, October 15
4 pm, Levinson Hall
Our Time: Wiggles & Giggles: Parents Free and open to the community.
and children ages 1½ to 3½
Wiggles & Giggles capitalizes on the
unlimited physical energy and Family Place Fall Clean-up
uninhibited playfulness of your child. and Toy Drive
Activities focus on steady beat, tempo Help us clean and organize Family Place
and musical form. Materials include two for the fall and put out some new toys
story books, activity book, two CDs, for our children to enjoy. Contact Miriam
mesh carry bag and one pair of zig zag for a list of items that are needed, to
blocks schedule a drop-off time or if you are
Mondays, 10 am or 11 am able to volunteer. Bagels and coffee will
September 12–January 9 be served.
Sundays, 10:30 am Thursday, October 27
September 18-January 15 9:30 am-noon
$215/JCC member; $110/ sibling;
$235/community
Baby “Stuff” Swap and Shop
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Imagine That! See What I Saw:
Swap your old toys, books and clothes
ages 3-5*
and shop for other gently used items.
Books, storytelling, language, drama,
Contact Miriam for details.
puppets and lots of music are all part of
this delightful unit. Materials include Sunday, November 13
Park Play set, two story books, two CDs, 10 am-1 pm
Kindermusik Slide Whistle and a pair of No fee; open to the community
Kindermusik Lummi Sticks. Parents and
caregivers are welcome to join us for the
Adventures in the Woods
last 15 minutes of class.
Family-friendly hikes in Frick Park. See
Wednesdays, 12:30-1:15 pm Miriam for dates and times.
September 14-January 11
$215/JCC member; $110/ sibling;
$235/community LIKE US AT
*Escort provided to and from ECDC MY BABY AND ME
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10. AFTER SCHOOL
FALL 2011
CLUBHOUSE free swim, pen pals, recycling and board
games galore. We visit the library, cele-
AFTER-SCHOOL brate Shabbat every week and have
PROGRAM monthly birthday celebrations to recog-
Grades K-6 nize each child’s special day.
Call Jayme Vertullo, ext. 852.
The JCC Clubhouse combines top- Transportation
quality facilities with trained, caring, Contact your child’s school and fill out a
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
creative staff. We offer a wide variety of PM Drop-off Form requesting the JCC as
stimulating activities in our tournament- your afternoon drop-off location.
size gyms, heated indoor swimming
pools and in our various clubs. Children
are grouped into age-appropriate
Membership
homerooms. JCC membership is required to become
a “member” of Clubhouse. Scholarships
Each day children are met at their buses, are available for those who qualify. For
escorted to their homerooms, given a more information about scholarships,
healthy snack including fruits and veg- please contact the Membership Office at
etables, assisted with homework, and 412-521-8011, ext. 534.
then provided with a variety of activity
choices. Monthly snack calendars, club
schedules and newsletters are available, For more information and to register:
so that both you and your child are well- Contact Jayme Vertullo at 412-521-8011,
informed. ext. 852, or jvertullo@jccpgh.org
Clubhouse focuses on nurturing the Clubhouse is supported in part by the Massey
emotional, physical and social well- Charitable Trust and the Weiner Family
being of each child. We provide various Foundation with additional funding from the
Curtis & Joelle Krasik and Scott & Laurie Krasik
activities such as organized gym games,
After School Care Fund.
age-appropriate art projects, cooking,
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11. CHILDREN
BIRTHDAY PARTIES FUN DAYS
FALL 2011
Call ext. 228. Grades PreK-6
Call ext. 228.
Ages 4-10
Let the JCC take care of your child’s We offer exciting field trips and in-house
birthday party. Our staff enthusiastically programs for days when elementary
leads your party from beginning to end. schools are closed. Every month, there
You book it, arrive and enjoy! We play will be a new list sent home to inform
with and entertain the children. The you of the upcoming Fun Days.
price includes juice, paper goods, set-up Please send a dairy lunch, swimsuit and
and clean-up, balloons, kosher cake and towel every day.
staff supervision. The base price is for 15 9 am-4 pm
children including the birthday child. $65/child; $60/sibling and Clubhouse
Each additional participant: $18. members
Awesome Arts & Crafts Party $15 discount if you register by 5 pm of
Projects may include “wearable art,” sand the previous day .
art and tie-dying. Choose the theme and
we’ll come up with a creative party. Before and After Care
7:30-9 am: no charge
$325 4-6 pm: $12 (no charge for Clubhouse
Creative Cooking Party members)
Become a “chef” for the day. Learn easy Fun Days are subject to cancellation if
and fun recipes and then taste-test enrollment requirements are not met.
them with your friends!
After-Camp Fun Days
$325
August 15: Fun Fore All
Create Your Own Party August 16: Carnegie Museum of Natural
Call us and we’ll make the arrange- History
ments. Examples: bead party, flower
fairy party, bug party, royalty for a day August 17: Kennywood
and tropical beach party. August 18: Romp n’ Roll
$325 August 19: Family Park
August 22: Children’s Museum
Dance Party
Learn new dance games and enjoy old August 23: Science Center
August 24: Pirate Game
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favorites. Don’t forget your dancing
shoes! August 25: Wildwood Highlands
$300 August 26: Family Park
Games Galore August 29: Pittsburgh Zoo
A sports party for the younger set. August 30: Arsenal Lanes
Parachute play, Mr. Fox, Red Light/Green August 31: Family Park
Light and Duck Duck Goose. September 1: Fun at the JCC
$300 September 2: Fun at the JCC
Superstar Sports Party
Wiffleball, kickball, soccer, hockey, relay
races and more. Counselors lead you
and your friends in a day of play.
$300
Swim Party
Open swim time, games and relay races
in our beautiful indoor pool. Party can
be held at the Family Park outdoor pool
during the summer.
$300
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12. CHILDREN & TEENS
PROGRAMS TEENS
FALL 2011
Call ext. 228. Call Jayme Vertullo, ext. 852.
Kids Nite Out: grades PreK-7 Drivers Education: ages 15-18
Enjoy a Saturday night out while your Includes 30 hours of classroom
child has fun with us. Our program instruction and six hours of driving
includes dinner along with sports, arts & instruction. Students MUST have their
crafts, swimming and a movie. Children learner’s permit before the last course
will be grouped according to age for the date.
evening’s activities. Meet in Room 202 of Tuesdays,
the Kaufmann Building. September 27-November 29
Saturdays 6:30-9:30 pm
September 10, October 15, $399/member; $499/community
November 12, December 10
5:30-10 pm
American Red Cross
$30/child; $25/sibling and Clubhouse
member; $5 walk-in fee
Babysitting: ages 11-15
Learn how to safely and responsibly care
for children and infants, and basic first
Got Shabbat: families with aid. A Babysitter’s Training Certificate
children ages 8 and under will be issued by the American Red
Join us for some free Shabbat fun—craft Cross upon successful completion of the
projects, singing, snacks, and Havdallah course. You must attend both sessions.
with Rabbi Donni Aaron. Sundays
Saturdays October 23, 30
August 20: Get ready for the High 1-5:15 pm
Holidays $90/member; $100/community
October 15: Sukkah party Teen programming is supported in part by a
December 10: Chanukah party grant from the Massey Charitable Trust.
4-5:30 pm
Free and open to the community
Family Shabbat Dinner
Celebrate Shabbat with food and songs.
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Rabbi Donni will be on hand with her
shiny blue guitar. Dinner will be served
at 6:15 pm.
Friday, September 16
5:45 pm
$12/adult; $5/child age 2 and older
JCC members only
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13. SUMMER CAMPS
DAY CAMPS Performing Arts Camp:
FALL 2011
grades 4-9
J&R Day Camp: age 3-grade 5 Call Kathy Wayne, Director, ext. 373.
Call Liza Baron, Director, ext. 241.
Performing Arts Camp at the JCC in
J&R Day Camp provides children with an Squirrel Hill offers a full day of training
enriching summer filled with sports, in theater, music and dance. Campers
arts, nature, Judaics, cookouts, stage a public performance at the end
swimming, ropes course, biking, tennis of their 4-week camp session.
and more. Children participate in age-
appropriate activities with qualified,
professional supervisory staff and One-Week Specialty Camps
talented, caring counselors, many of Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.
whom came to J&R as campers Based at the JCC in Squirrel Hill,
themselves. At J&R we promote an Specialty Camps run from 9 am-
environment of respect, cooperation 3:30 pm. Campers receive four hours of
and caring where children can discover specialty time, as well as recreational
new interests and talents every day. Fee swim and choice time. Lunch is included
includes lunch and bus transportation. and after-camp care is available. A
J&R Stepping Stones Half-Day Camp: variety of specialties are offered each
ages 3 and 4 summer, such as tennis, Mad Science,
Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm jewelry-making, soccer, karate, floor
hockey and golf.
The Stepping Stones program is a
developmentally appropriate, half-day
camp at the JCC’s 100-acre Family Park OVERNIGHT CAMP
in Monroeville. Children take a
dedicated bus with seat belts and bus Emma Kaufmann Camp
counselors to and from the JCC in Contact Stephanie Buzza,
Squirrel Hill. They follow a schedule that ext. 318, or sbuzza@jccpgh.org.
is suitable for young children. Campers EKC, the JCC’s resident overnight camp,
are in groups of 10 to 12 with a senior is situated along Cheat Lake in
counselor, a junior counselor and a Morgantown, West Virginia, providing
counselor-in-training and are part of our opportunities for a myriad of sports and
Pre-Kindergarten Unit, Karmiel. recreational activities on land and water.
EKC camping programs, with an
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
Noar/Bogrim Travel Camps: emphasis on Jewish values, are for kids
grades 6-9 entering grades 2 through 10. One- to
Call Liza Baron, ext. 241. eight-week sessions include First
Experience and Specialty Camps
Campers learn independence and
cultivate friendships while traveling to JCC summer camps are supported in part by
The Philip Chosky Performing Arts Program,
local attractions and faraway places.
the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh,
Each 4-week session includes a 5-day Massey Charitable Trust, Morris & Fannie Skilken
trip out of Pittsburgh. Family Foundation and the Edith L. Trees
Charitable Trust.
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14. AQUATICS
SWIM LESSONS Level 1 Pre-K: ages 3-5
FALL 2011
Call Kelly Grieneisen, ext 276. Overcome fear, build confidence in the
water, learn body positioning, floating,
Parent & Child: and kicking.
ages 6-36 months Sundays, noon-12:30 pm
Parent and child explore the water and September 11-October 23
begin to learn safe behaviors in the $66.50
water with songs and games. Mondays, 11:30-noon
Sundays, 10:30-11 am September 12-October 24
September 11-October 23 $66.50
$66.50 Mondays, 3-3:30 pm
Tuesdays, noon-12:30 pm September 12-October 24
September 6-October 25 $66.50
$76 Mondays, 6:30-7 pm
Wednesdays, 6-6:30 pm September 12-October 24
September 7-October 26 $66.50
$47.50 Tuesdays, 12:30-1:00
September 6-October 25
Toddler Tadpoles: ages 2-3 $76
An introduction to organized swim Wednesdays, noon-12:30 pm
lessons and water explorations. A September 7-October 26
teaching platform enables children to $76
stand without assistance.
Wednesdays, 3-3:30 pm
Sundays, 11-11:30 am September 7-October 26
September 11-October 23 $76
$66.50
Wednesdays, 6:30-7pm
Sundays, 11:30 am-noon September 7-October 26
September 11-October 23 $47.50
$66.50
Mondays, 6-6:30 pm Level 2 Pre-K: ages 3-5
September 12-October 24 Learn front crawl, back crawl,
$66.50 elementary back stroke and treading.
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Tuesdays, 11:30-noon Sundays, 12:30-1 pm
September 6-October 25 September 11-October 23
$76 $66.50
Wednesdays, 11:30-noon Mondays, 3:30-4 pm
September 7-October 26 September noon-October 24
$76 $66.50
Thursdays, 11:30-noon Mondays, 7-7:30 pm
September 8-October 27 September 12-October 24
$47.50 $66.50
Wednesdays, 3:30-4 pm
September 7-October 26
$76
Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm
September 7-October 26
$47.50
Thursdays, noon-12:30 pm
September 8-October 27
$47.50
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15. AQUATICS
Level 3 Pre-K: ages 3-5 Level 4: ages 5-12
FALL 2011
Learn and coordinate strokes taught in Build endurance by swimming
Level 2 with a focus on breathing to the elementary back stroke, front crawl and
side during front crawl. back crawl. Learn the basics of breast
Sundays, 1-1:30 pm stroke and sidestroke.
September 11-October 23 Sundays, 10:30-11 am
$66.50 September 11-October 23
Mondays, 4-4:30 pm $66.50
September 12-October 24 Mondays, 4:30-5 pm
$66.50 September 12-October 24
Wednesdays, 4-4:30 pm $66.50
September 7-October 26 Wednesdays, 4:30-5 pm
$76 September 7-October 26
$76
Level 1 Youth: ages 6-12
Overcome fear, build confidence in the Level 5: ages 6-12
water, learn body positioning, floating, Coordination and refinement of strokes;
and kicking. introduction to butterfly.
Sundays, 9-9:30 am Sundays, noon-12:30 pm
September 11-October 23 September 11-October 23
$66.50 $66.50
Thursdays, 5-5:30 pm Thursdays, 4-4:30 pm
September 8-October 27 September 8-October 27
$47.50 $47.50
Level 2 Youth: ages 6-12 Level 6: ages 6-12
Learn front crawl, back crawl, Continue refinement of strokes and
elementary back stroke and treading. swim with greater efficiency, power and
Sundays, 9:30-10 am smoothness over greater distances.
September 11-October 23 Sunday 12:30-1pm
$66.50 September 11-October 23
$66.50
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
Thursdays, 5:30-6 pm
September 8-October 27 Thursday, 4:30-5 pm
$47.50 September 8-October 27
$47.50
Level 3 Youth: ages 6-12
Learn and coordinate strokes taught in Private Swim Lessons
Level 2 with a focus on breathing to the Private lessons are available by
side during front crawl. calling for an appointment.
Sundays, 10-10:30 am $30/half-hour
September 11-October 23 3 classes/$28.50 each
$66.50 6 classes/$27.50 each
Thursdays, 6-6:30 pm 10 classes/$25 each
September 8-October 27 $60/hour
$47.50 3 classes/$57 each
6 classes/$55 each
10 classes/$50 each
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16. AQUATICS
WATER EXERCISE Aqua WalkOut
FALL 2011
Call Stephen Farrow, ext. 276. Tuesdays, Thursdays
8-9 am
Arthritis Foundation No fee
Aquatic Program
Our heated pool is the ideal
environment for relieving arthritis pain
FUN IN THE WATER
and stiffness. Gentle movements
increase joint flexibility and range of Splash Ball: Youth Level 4:
motion, while restoring or maintaining ages 6-10
muscle strength.
Learn the fundamentals of water polo,
Must have a physician’s referral to
swim better, play an exciting sport and
participate in this certified program.
have fun.
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Tuesdays
Through December 30
September 6-October 25
Noon-1 pm
5-6 pm
$60
$80
AQUATIC FITNESS SWIM TEAMS
Call Kelly Grieneisen, ext 276.
For more detailed information check the
Shake, Splash and Roll JCC Sailfish website: www.jccsailfish.org.
This is a low-impact aerobic class that JCC Sailfish Swim School
includes total body conditioning and
Call Al Rose, 412-906-2583.
toning exercises in the small pool.
Monday, September 12
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 4-5 pm: Freestyle and Backstroke
10:45-11:30 am
No fee Tuesday, September 13
4-5 pm: Breaststroke and Butterfly
AQX Wednesday, September 14
4-5 pm: Review all the Strokes
This high-intensity aerobics class held in
the lap pool features exercises using $65; enrollment limited to 24
resistance equipment.
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Mondays, Wednesdays Squirrel Hill Swim Team:
9:15-10 am ages 6-12
No fee Call Kelly Grieneisen, ext. 276.
Children compete in local intramural
SilverSplash meets. Must be an American Red Cross
This water fitness program is designed Level V, or be tested by the staff.
for SilverSneakers® members to enhance Mondays and Wednesdays
quality of life and daily function, using 4:15-5pm
specifically designed SilverSneakers® September 19-May 23
kickboards. No swimming ability is $320
required for this safe, fun and effective
program.
Tuesdays, Thursdays
10:45-11:30 am
No fee
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17. AQUATICS
Pittsburgh Group Sailfish: National/US Group:
FALL 2011
ages: 7-13 Swimmer must have Sr. National, Jr.
This group is for beginning competitive Nationals or Super Sectional times.
swimmers who have passed their Red Swimmers will compete nationally and
Cross swimmers test. Swimmers will locally. Attendance will be taken.
learn all strokes, starts and turns. (Number of swimmers will be very
limited) Al Rose, Head Coach.
September 2011-August 2012
$390 September 2011-August 2012
$795
Allegheny Group Sailfish:
ages 8-14 Sailfish Swim Club
Swimmers must have some competitive Conditioning Program
background and meet USA BB/B times Call Matt Proskin, ext. 231.
and workout set time standards. Use dry land conditioning practice to
Swimmers will compete locally. improve your performance in the water.
Instructions and training will focus on all By appointment only.
strokes, starts and turns and aerobic
$15 each for a group of 4
swimming. Attendance will be taken.
$150/10 sessions
Al Rose, Head coach
September 2011-August 2012
$450
Masters
For adults interested in competitive
swimming and harder workouts.
Pennsylvania Group Sailfish: Al Rose, Coach.
Ages 10-18
September 11, 2011-September 2, 2012
Swimmers must have a competitive $350
background and meet the standards for
this group. Instructions will focus on all
stokes, starts, turns, race planning and Adult Conditioning
faster set swimming. Swimmers will For adults interested in fitness through
compete locally and regionally. swimming. Practices move outdoors to
Attendance will be taken. Al Rose, Head the Family Park from May to August.
Coach.
Sundays
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
September 2011-August 2012 September 2011-August 2012
$495 $230
U.S. Group Sailfish: ages 13-18
Swimmers must have advanced skills,
meet the standards for this group and
have the willingness to commit to
excellence. Swimmers will compete
locally and nationally. Attendance will
be taken. Al Rose, Head Coach.
September 2011-August 2012
$725
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18. DANCE
THE PHILIP CHOSKY Dance Recital
FALL 2011
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM • Our annual dance recitals are
Call Kathy Wayne, ext. 373. scheduled for late spring.
RDS: Robinson Dance Studio • Costumes are mandatory for
KDS: Kaufmann Dance Studio participants in the dance recital and
must be purchased by parents in
Director January.
Kathy Wayne, Dance Director, is a • Students must be registered in
graduate of Point Park College with a January to participate in the dance
B.A. in dance. Her professional credits recital.
include Tokyo Disneyland, Caesar’s
Atlantic City and many productions with
the Pittsburgh Playhouse. PRESCHOOL
Creative Movement: ages 3-4
Philosophy
For our tiniest dancers, we use
Our goal is to help your child gain poise, imaginative play and musical activities
flexibility, strength and an appreciation to build strength, flexibility and body
for the art of dance. awareness, as well as gross motor skills,
coordination and posture. A blend of
Dress Code Requirements basic dance movement and the use of
Hair must be pulled back, longer hair props and stories make this a fun and
should be in a bun or pony tail rewarding experience.
Ages 3-4 Mondays
September 12-October 24
• Pink or Black leotard
12:30-1 pm
• Pink tights $70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• Ballet slippers required for ballet class
Tuesdays
• Tap shoes required for tap class September 6-October 25
Ages 5 and up 3:15-3:45 pm
• Pink or black leotard $80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• Ballet skirts are permitted Thursdays
• Jazz pants permitted September 8-October 27
12:30-1 pm
• Pink or black tights
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$50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• Ballet slippers required for ballet class
3-3:30 pm
• Tap shoes required for tap class
$50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• Jazz shoes required for jazz class
Boys Pre-ballet: ages 4-5
• Black pants or tights Beginning ballet skills and terminology
• White T-shirt are taught with an emphasis on
• Ballet shoes required for ballet class coordination and musicality. Props and
• Tap shoes required for tap class dramatic play help to bring out a
dancer’s creative expression.
Registration Mondays
September 12-October 24
• Participants must be registered before 1:05-1:35 pm
the first class begins. $70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• If your child is in Level III or above,
Thursdays
please call the Director to discuss
September 8-October 27
your child’s placement for this year.
3:30-4 pm
$50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
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20. DANCE
Pre-ballet/Tap: ages 4-5 CLASSES
FALL 2011
Beginning tap and ballet skills and Ballet/Tap 1: grade K
terminology are taught with an
Tuesdays
emphasis on coordination and
September 6-October 25
musicality. Props and dramatic play help
4:15-5:15 pm
to bring out a dancer’s creative
$96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
expression.
Tuesdays
September 6-October 25
Ballet/Tap 2: grade 1
2-2:45 pm Tuesdays
$84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS September 6-October 25
5:15-6:15 pm
3:15-4 pm $96 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
$84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
Wednesdays Ballet/Tap 3: ages 7-8
September 7-October 26
3:15-4 pm Thursdays
$84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS September 8-October 27
4:15-5:15 pm
$60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
SCHOOL AGE
Call Kathy Wayne, ext. 373. Ballet/Tap 4: age 8
Thursdays
BALLET September 8-October 27
Our teaching method is based on the 5:15-6:15 pm
Vaganova, Cecchetti and Royal Academy $60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
of Dance syllabi. These classes consist of
barre and center floor exercises. Ballet/Tap/Jazz 5: ages 9-10
Students advance based on their ability
Wednesdays
to perform given steps.
September 7-October 26
TAP 4:15-5:45 pm
$70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
Tap is the ultimate in rhythm training.
Rhythm, musicality and sound clarity
skills are introduced; each level builds Ballet/Tap/Jazz 6: ages 10-11
on the previous one. Dancers learn a
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Mondays
vocabulary of tap steps that will be used September 12-October 24
to develop fun and interesting 4:15-5:45 pm
choreography. Students advance based $98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
on their ability to perform given steps.
JAZZ Ballet/Tap/Jazz 7: ages 10-14
Jazz dance incorporates many styles, You must take both days.
from modern dance, Broadway musicals Mondays and Wednesdays
and Hollywood movies, to street, folk September 12-October 26
and popular dance. Through proper Mondays, 5:45-7:15 pm . . . . . . . . Jazz/Tap
warm-up, effective stretching, body Wednesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm . . . . . . . . Ballet
isolations and floor work incorporating $126 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
center floor and across-the-floor
combinations, each level builds on the
previous one, leading to greater
understanding and proper execution of
the styles of American jazz dance.
Students must be at least 7 years old.
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21. TRAVEL
Ballet/Tap/Jazz 11: TRIPS FOR
FALL 2011
ages 12-18 JEWISH SINGLES
Tuesdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS Contact Bill Cartiff, (412) 278-4184,
4:30-5:30 pm, Ballet ext. 242, or bcartiff@jccpgh.org.
5:30-6 pm, Pre-point www.amazingjourneys.net
6:15-7 pm, Tap
Thursdays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
French Polynesia
7-8 pm, Ballet
8-9 pm, Jazz For Jewish singles in their 40s, 50s
and 60s. Two nights in Tahiti and a
September 13-October 27 seven-night cruise aboard the 6-
$147 star deluxe m/s Paul Gauguin.
Thursdays only, $90
Tap only, $53 October 26-November 6, 2011
Hip Hop: ages 9-12 19th Annual New Year's
Fridays
Eve Caribbean Cruise
September 9-October 28 For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
4:15-5:15 pm and 50s.
$60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS December 26-January 2, 2012
ADULT DANCE India
For Jewish singles in their 40s, 50s
Call Kathy Wayne, ext. 373. and 60s
Intermediate Tap January 26-February 10, 2012
Mondays For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s
September 12-October 24 and 50s
7:15-8:15 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS February 2-17, 2012
$63/member; $77/community
Coming in 2012:
Adult Ballet • Tour of Spain: Madrid, Toledo,
Tuesdays Cordoba, Seville, Malaga,
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
September 13-October 25 Granada and Barcelona.
10:30-11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS For Jewish singles in their
$63/member; $77/community 30s, 40s and 50s
5-class punch card: April 19-29
$50/member; $60/community • West Coast Cruise: San Diego,
San Francisco, Victoria and
Vancouver
May 27-June 1
• Cruise Alaska: Vancouver,
Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway,
College Fjord and Seward
June 29-July 6
• Black Sea Cruise: Varna,
Constanta Odessa, Sevastopol,
Yalta, Bosporus Strait, Canakkale,
Santorini, Paros, Athens
July 22-August 1
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22. PRESCHOOL GYM
Call Kelly Young, ext. 220. Sports of All Sorts: ages 3-4
FALL 2011
The emphasis is on gross motor
PARENT-ASSISTED development and working with others.
CLASSES Escort provided for JCC preschoolers.
CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE FAMILY Tuesdays
GYM: AGES 1-5 September 6-October 25
Parents and their preschoolers are 12:45-1:15 pm . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
invited to participate in recreational play $56
activities. Indoor playground equipment
and much more are available for your Sports Stars: ages 3½-4½
child’s use. The playground is available Learn how to be a good sport and basic
in nice weather. Special themes first sports skills. Escort provided for JCC
Sunday of each month. preschoolers.
Sundays, ongoing Mondays
10-11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym September 12-October 24
No fee 3:15-4 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
$56; $42/ECDC
Tiny Tot Football: ages 3-5
Spend quality time with your child as Tiny Ninja: ages 3-5
he/she learns the basics of football Children learn self-defense, coordination
along with special coordination and body awareness. Uniforms are
activities to enhance body awareness. mandatory at an additional fee.
Parent participation is necessary. Ilmir Akhmetzyanov, instructor.
Sundays Mondays
September 11-October 30 September 12-October 24
11-11:45 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym 4:15-5 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
$49 $80
INDEPENDENT CLASSES Tiny Tennis: ages 4-5
Start your child early with our fun tennis
Game Time: age 4½-5½ program, taught by Alex Speck.
This is a good introduction to all sports Wednesdays
with an emphasis on fair play and September 7-October 26
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understanding directions. No kids have 1-1:45 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
to “sit out.” Maximum participation is $56; $42/ECDC
encouraged by the structure of the
games. Escort provided for JCC
preschoolers. Tumbling Tots: ages 3½-4½
Thursdays Children learn gymnastic skills, gross
September 8-October 27 motor skills, coordination and body
12:45-1:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym awareness through games and special
$36; $24/ECDC activities. Escort provided for JCC
preschoolers.
Pee Wee Basketball: ages 4-5 Mondays
September 12-October 24
Learn to dribble, pass and shoot, plus 1:30-2 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
the basics of basketball and good $49; $36/ECDC
sportsmanship.
Fridays
September 9-October 28
3-3:45 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
$36
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23. YOUTH BASKETBALL
BASKETBALL Tryouts for Boys
FALL 2011
Sunday, October 23 and
Call Alex Speck, ext. 249. Tuesday, October 25
New: Pre-Season Basketball Boys: grade 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7:15 pm
Boot Camp: grades 5-8 $120
Get prepared for hoop season. Boys: grade 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . 7:15-8:30 pm
Saturdays $120
September 17-October 22 Boys JV, grades 9-11 . . . . . . . . . 8:30-10 pm
3:30-4:45 pm $130
$60 Ace Aizenberg Boys Varsity: grades 10-12
Little Champs Super Hoopers: 8:30-10 pm
grades K-2 $150
Learn how to dribble, pass and shoot, Tryouts for Girls
plus basic basketball strategies. Teams Monday, October 24 and
are formed with an emphasis on Wednesday, October 26
learning and having fun. T-shirts for all Girls: grades 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7:30 pm
players. $120
Sundays Girls: grades 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7:30 pm
November 6-February 12, 2012 $120
$120
Ace Aizenberg Girls Varsity: grades 9-12
Kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 pm 7:30-9 pm
Grade 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3 pm $150
Grade 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 pm
Fall Draft League: grades 9-12
Harry B. Davis Basketball
Teams are formed with league games
Clinic: grades 3-8 and playoffs to follow.
Four weeks of instruction are
followed by games, concluding with Thursdays, 7-9 pm
playoffs and championships. September 15-October 27
$65
Saturdays
November 5-February 18, 2012
$150 Basketball Coaches:
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
Robinson Gym grades 9-12
Girls, grades 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2:15 pm Teens interested in coaching should
Boys, grades 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . 2:15-3:30 pm apply by October 3. Coaches are
Girls, grades 6-8 . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-4:45 pm selected based on their ability to work
Boys, grades 5-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4:45-6 pm with children, knowledge of basketball,
Boys, grades 7-8 . . . . . . . . . . . 3:30-4:45 pm reliability and appropriateness as a role
model. Coaches must attend mandatory
training sessions in October.
Travel Teams: grades 5-12
Selected players represent the JCC in Private Basketball Lesson:
competition against other organizations.
Teams play 1-2 games and have 1-2
ages 10-18
practices per week throughout the Take a private lesson with Charles
season, November-February. All players Shealey, Delaware State University Hall
MUST attend both tryout sessions to be of Famer. Call ext. 220 to schedule.
considered for selection. There is no fee $35/one-hour lesson
to try out. Team members pay a $50
Basketball programs are supported in part by
uniform fee. the Allen “Ace” Aizenberg Basketball Fund, the
Jock Rosenberg Fund, the Larry Ruttenberg
Fund and the Shapera Endowment Fund.
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24. YOUTH SPORTS
Soccer Clinic: grades K-5 Gymnastics: ages 5-10
FALL 2011
All players receive a team shirt. Call Kelly Young, ext. 220.
Thursdays For beginning and intermediate level
November 3-December 15 gymnasts. Learn how to properly
Grades K-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5:45 pm execute rolls, kicks and combination
Grades 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:45-6:45 pm moves as well as the basics of floor
$56 exercises. The class includes music
movement and body awareness.
Soccer League
Thursdays Thursdays
January 5-March 16, 2012 September 8-October 27
$72, includes T-shirt 5-6 pm
$49
Karate: grades 1-8
Learn the basic concepts of self-defense. Fun ‘n Fit: ages 6-10
Uniforms are mandatory at an additional Call Kelly Young, ext. 220.
fee. George Mowod, instructor. Increase your stamina and endurance
Thursdays through fitness circuits. Focus will be on
September 8-October 27 coordination, agility, speed and
4:15-5 pm accuracy, which will be recorded and
$49 tested on “personal best days.”
Tuesdays
September 6-October 25
Tennis
4:15-5 pm
Learn the skills and rules of the game $56
from certified instructor Mark Haffner.
Fridays Youth and Adult Martial Arts:
October 7-November 4
Ages 5-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 pm
ages 13 and up
$54 Learn self defense, get in better shape
Ages 9-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6 pm and earn rank while having fun.
$54 Mondays
September 12-October 24
Private Tennis and 5-6 pm
$80
Rollerblading Lessons
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Learn from certified instructor Mark
Haffner. By appointment.
$35/hour; $25/half hour
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