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TO LEARN ABOUT
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JCC MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT THE
VISIT JCCPGH.ORG JCC SCHOLARSHIP
How to create your online FUND
account: After meeting a group of visitors while
doing her morning workout before
1. Go to JCCPGH.org and click the
“Members” link at the top of the page heading to her office, a member was
next to the search box inspired to write.
2. Click “Create an Account” “I am moved to write just to say how
3. Choose one of the three “Find Me” important the JCC is to my life—the
options to locate your account regular contact with older people,
families…people from all walks of Pitts-
4. Create your user ID and password
burgh. I particularly enjoy the Fitness
Center. The JCC is a miracle of good for
How to register for a program the community. So here’s my testimo-
online: nial to the Center that is so important
1. Search for programs by interest, age, to me and what I should have said
group or department when I saw you.”—Ms. B.K.
2. Log in to your account
3. Select the person to register by DONATE ONLINE:
changing “Buy For”
4. Check out
WWW.JCCPGH.ORG
Your gift makes a difference!
For information and to donate, call
Questions? Mayda Roth, CFRE
Contact Membership Director of Development at (412)521-
Services, 412-521-8011, 8011, ext. 363 or by email at
ext. 534. mroth@jccpgh.org.
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FACILITY RENTALS AT THE JCC
Hold your Bar/Bat Mitzvah, Wedding, Birthday Party, Meeting,
Conference, Performance or Special Event at the JCC
• We can accommodate your rental needs big or small
• We have rooms for every event from 10-350 guests
SPECIAL PRICING FOR JCC MEMBERS
Call Stacey Gentile, Rental Coordinator, 412-697-3503 to discuss all of the options
for your next event.
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4. K’HILLAH (COMMUNITY)
PROGRAMS WITH Judaism 102: But Wait…
WINTER 2012
RABBI DONNI There’s More
For those familiar with the basics of
AARON Judaism; a chance to study Bible,
For the listed programs, please RSVP to rabbinic texts, theology, Jewish
Rabbi Donni Aaron at daaron@jccpgh.org denominations and Israel.
or call ext. 215. Wednesday, January 18
Coffee, Tea and Snacks with 7-8 pm
No fee
the Rabbi
Come and shmooze with Rabbi Donni
Aaron, Jewish Educator of the JCC. Parshat HaShavua
Tuesdays, 9:30 am Come and learn about the Torah portion
January 10-March 27 of the week. We will look at the
No fee; no need to register traditional meaning as well as how it
Room 204 influences our lives today.
Wednesdays
January 4-March 28
Current Events Class
10-11 am
Hear guest rabbis discuss politics, both
No fee, Room 204
domestic and international, led by
rabbis in our community.
Fridays, 10:30-11:30 am HOLIDAYS
Room 307; no fee
Shabbat
Shabbat is a day of rest and spiritual
Got Shabbat? enrichment, a time to devote ourselves
Great Shabbat related program for you to higher pursuits. Join us Fridays at
and your little ones. Learn, celebrate, 10:30 am to celebrate with the Early
craft and snack with us! Childhood Department. Look for a
Saturday, February 25 Shabbat message at the reception desks
4 pm, Levinson Hall on Fridays.
Free and open to the community.
Family Shabbat Dinner
Judaism 101: Come and Learn Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and
the Basics crafts. All levels of observance are
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
For anyone interested in Judaism, this welcome. Dinner is served at 6 pm.
class will give you a chance to learn Extended family members are welcome.
some of the basics, such as the calendar, Friday, March 30
holidays, Shabbat, prayer and life cycle 5:45 pm
rituals. $10/eater; children under age 2 are free
Wednesday, January 11 Bring your own kosher wine/beer.
7-8 pm Registration required no later than
No fee Monday, March 26.
Chanukah: Begins at sundown,
December 20
Daily candle-lightings with singing and
other activities are held at the JCC.
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5. K’HILLAH (COMMUNITY)
Tu B’Shevat CULTURE, TRAVEL
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Wednesday, February 8 AND EVENTS
Tu B’shevat (15th day of Shevat) is the
New Year of the tree, marking the start Amazing Journeys
of spring in Israel. School children there The JCC and Amazing Journeys offer
plant thousands of saplings. vacations for Jewish singles and adults.
Traditionally in the Diaspora we eat
dried fruit symbolizing the fruits of
Israel.
American Jewish Museum
The American Jewish Museum of the
The holiday is celebrated with special Jewish Community Center of Greater
projects for children and families. Pittsburgh explores contemporary
Be A Hero for Trees: Jewish art with programs that facilitate
dialogue about art, philosophy and
Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Dinner
culture. (See page 36.)
Decorate your own superhero cape so
you can protect trees from “villains”! Plus
celebrate a festive Shabbat and eat a Agency for Jewish Learning
yummy dinner with family and friends! AJL J-Site classes are offered at the JCC
Friday, February 3 • 5:30-7:30 pm in Squirrel Hill.
$10/eater; children under 2 are free
Bring your own Kosher wine/beer Israeli Folk Dancing
(BYOKB) Registration required no later Call Jeanne Ronschke, ext. 362.
than Monday, January 30 Cherie Maharam leads a class for
This program is a partnership with the beginners and then a dance-by-request
American Jewish Museum and its Super Silly! session.
Superman Creators’ Funnyman Fights Crime
with Shtick exhibit. Thursdays, ongoing
7:30 pm
Purim $3 suggested donation
Thursday, March 8
Purim derives its name from the word JCC Maccabi Games®
“Pur,” meaning lot. It recalls the lots that
The JCC sends a delegation to the
Haman, Prime Minister of Persia, cast to
Games each year. The event brings
determine the most favorable month
together thousands of Jewish teens for
and day for the execution of the Jews of
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athletic competition, fun and
Persia. This diabolical scheme was foiled
community service activities.
by the intervention of the Persian
queen, Esther, and her uncle, Mordecai,
who were both Jewish. Purim is a Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
festival of joy, and young and old dress Raises funds to support Jewish-related
up in costumes to celebrate. sports programs in Western PA and
The JCC holds a carnival every year, the Israel and honors high achieving Jewish
Sandy and Edgar Snyder Family Purim athletes with ties to Pittsburgh
Carnival. This year’s event will be held on
Sunday, March 4. See p. 13 for details. Pittsburgh Jewish
Music Festival
Annual summer concert series.
PJ Library
For children between the ages of 6
months and 5 ½ years. Enrollment is
FREE. Each child receives a Jewish
children’s book or CD every month.
To sign up your child go to
http://www.pjlibrary.org/.
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6. EARLY CHILDHOOD
ANNABELLE RUBINSTEIN
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EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Children grow and thrive in a
program enriched with language,
reading, math, science, art, music and
fun. We believe that discovery and play
are young children’s most important
“work,” preparing them for the academic
and life challenges ahead.
Our Facility
ECDC is housed in a dedicated wing of
the JCC, a beautiful, fully secured
modern facility with indoor heated
pools, a full-size gymnasium, and an
enclosed outdoor playground:
MARCI LYNN BERNSTEIN
PLAYGROUND
Our Program BOOKEN FAMILY
• ECDC’s curriculum is inspired by the KABBALAT SHABBAT
ideas and practices developed in Celebrated every Friday during the
Reggio Emilia, Italy, for the education school year: 10:30 am
of young children. Their program—
based on the principles of respect,
responsibility and community
Comprehensive and Flexible
through exploration and discovery in Programming
a supportive and enriching ECDC is a preschool with before- and
environment—resonates with the JCC after-school extended day options,
mission to create an environment that enrichment classes and summer camps
strengthens the physical, intellectual for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old.
and spiritual well-being of individuals We offer a wide range of scheduling
and families. ECDC’s curriculum choices from 7 am-6 pm every weekday.
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recognizes each child’s voice and • Infants: Full-time care, 6 weeks
strives to provide a beautiful through 14 months old
environment, small groups for • Tots: Full- and part-time options for 14
children to do their work, and access months through 2 years
to a wide variety of learning materials. • Toddlers: Full- and part-time options
• An Ethical Start® curriculum, based on for 2-year-olds
the classic Jewish text, Pirkei Avot • Preschoolers: Full- and part-time
(Ethics of Our Fathers), teaches options for 3- and 4-year-olds
universal values.
• Instruction in swimming, music and
phys ed
Our Staff
The ECDC staff are caring educators with
• Chalav u’ Dvash Hebrew language
decades of professional experience. We
instruction and Judaics programming
support ongoing training and maintain
• Escorts to extracurricular JCC classes the highest standards in early childhood
such as dance and sports education.
• Amazing Afternoons, Science and
Math Afternoons and Jardin Dulcito
(Spanish) enrichment
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7. EARLY CHILDHOOD
All staff are trained in emergency proce- EARLY BIRD CAMP
WINTER 2012
dures, pediatric first aid and pediatric
CPR and participate in annual profes-
REGISTRATION ENDS
sional PA Key training of 29 hours or JANUARY 31
more.
ECDC K’Ton Ton and Yeladim
JCC specialists teach our aquatics, Summer Camps: ages 2-5
phys ed, music, Judaic studies and Session I: June 18-July 13
Hebrew classes. ECDC is visited by a Session II: July 16-August 10
child therapist from Jewish Family &
Children’s Service. Campers thrive in a safe and structured
environment with a good balance of in-
door and outdoor activities such as
PROGRAMS swimming, nature, music, arts & crafts,
gym and outdoor play. Parents can
Amazing Afternoons: age 4 choose a variety of scheduling options.
We explore a different theme—such as For more information, please call
Our City, Children Around the World and Kelly Gable-LaBelle, 412-521-8011,
My Amazing Body—each month with ext. 209.
classes, field trips and visitors related to
each theme. EDWARD AND ROSE BERMAN
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays DIRECTOR
1-3 pm
To schedule a tour or to register, please
Through June 1
call Sharon Abrams, Registrar,
412-521-8011, ext. 375.
Science and Math Afternoons:
age 4 Major funding for Early Childhood
We explore numbers, animals, maps, the programming is provided by the Pittsburgh
solar system, the earth, chemistry, Jewish Pre-Kindergarten Educational
machines and navigation. These topics Improvement Foundation of the Jewish
are made exciting with books, classroom Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and Keystone
projects and hands-on fun. STARS/PA Early Learning Keys to Quality.
Additional support is provided by Massey
Tuesdays and Thursdays Charitable Trust as well as funding from the
1-3 pm Ginsberg Family Fund for Children's Programs,
Class is full; inquire for Fall 2012. the Miriam and Paul Kossis Early Childhood
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Equipment Replacement Fund, the Marilyn
Kramer Memorial Fund and the Mark Allen
Jardin Dulcito: age 3 Robinson Day Care Center Endowment Fund.
“Sweet little garden” Spanish program.
Your child will learn basic greetings,
numbers, colors, basic commands, fun
songs and games. Y mucho mas!
SAVE THE DATES
Tuesdays and Thursdays
Through June 2 Grandparents Shabbat
1:30-2:30 pm Fridays: December 23 and February 3
Through May 31 Early Bird Camp Registration
Fee pro-rated Ends Tuesday, January 31
Early Bird Registration for School
Year 2011-12
Begins Wednesday, February 8
Open Registration for School Year
2012-2013
Monday, February 20
An Ethical Start® Scholastic Book Fair
School Week of February 13
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8. MY BABY & ME
Contact Miriam Abramovich, ext. 398, or Manic Toddlerhood
WINTER 2012
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
January 11, 25, February 8, 22,
classes and special events. Class fees are
March 14, 28
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-8:30 pm
Fridays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm Thursdays, 11 am
Saturdays: 8:30 am-6:30 pm January 26, March 8
Sundays: 8:30 am-5:30 pm No fee: open to the community
JCC members only
Baby Play: CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE
newborn-age 18 months FAMILY GYM
Singing, rhyming, movement and finger Parents and their preschoolers
plays. ages 1 to 5 participate in play activities
Tuesdays, 10 am and 11 am using indoor playground equipment or
No fee; open to the community the outdoor playground in nice weather.
Sundays, 10-11:30 am, Kaufmann Gym
No fee; members only
PJ Library Story Time
We read a selection from the PJ Library
and then get crafty based on a theme
from the book.
CLASSES
Thursdays, 11:30 am Go Go Gross Motor
January 5, February 2, March 1 Play-based gross motor education for
No fee; open to the community toddlers with a grown-up.
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Wednesdays 10:15-11 am
Kabbalat Shabbat January 25-March 14
Celebrate Shabbat with the JCC Early $80; JCC members only
Childhood Development Center. Enjoy Kaufmann Gym
songs, challah and plenty of ruach!
Fridays, 10:30 am, Palm Court Little Sprouts Artist
Adventures: ages 20 months-
Manic Motherhood 3 years with a grown-up
Kids sculpt, cut, print, paint, explore
Discussion group for moms. Bring your
color and much more. Each week
new baby!
children take home a completed project.
Wednesdays, 11:30 am
Thursdays
January 18, February 1, 15, March 7, 21
10- 11 am , Kindermusik Room
Brueggers, Murray Avenue, Squirrel Hill
February 2- March 22
No fee; open to the community
$120/member, $150/community (in-
cludes the cost of all materials)
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Kindermusik EVENTS
WINTER 2012
Village: Cock a Doodle Moo! and Dew
Drops! Parents and children newborn Be A Hero for Trees:
to 1½ years Tu B’Shevat Shabbat Dinner
Hop on the hayride—it’s time to sing Decorate your own superhero cape so
songs about the farm. Home materials you can protect trees from “villains”! Plus
include a book, home instrument, CD celebrate a festive Shabbat and eat a
and art banners. yummy dinner with family and friends!
Fridays, 9:30 am, Room 202 Friday, February 3 • 5:30-7:30 pm
January 27-May 18 $10/eater; children under 2 are free
Sundays, 9:30 am, room 307 Bring your own Kosher wine/beer
January 29-May 20 (BYOKB) Registration required no later
than Monday, January 23.
$215/JCC member; $150/ sibling;
This program is a partnership with the JCC’s
$235/community American Jewish Museum and its Super Silly!
Our Time: Away We Go! Superman Creators’ Funnyman Fights Crime
Parents and children ages 1½ to 3½ with Shtick exhibit.
This unit focuses on transportation, a
favorite topic for toddlers who are on Family Place Winter Clean-up
the go, go, go! Home materials include 2 Help us clean and organize Family Place.
books, an activity book, 2 CDs, a train
Contact Miriam if you are able to
carrying box and a pair of harmonicas.
volunteer. Bagels and coffee will be
Mondays, 10 am or 11 am, Room 202 served.
January 23-May 7
Sundays, 10:30 am, Room 307 Thursday, February 16 • 9:30 am-noon
January 29-May 20
Fridays, 10:30 am, Room 202 Got Shabbat?
January 27-May 18 Great Shabbat-related program for you
and your little ones. Learn, celebrate,
$215/JCC member; $150/ sibling; craft and snack with us!
$235/community
Saturday, February 25
Imagine That! Toys I Make, Trips I Take 4 pm, Levinson Hall
ages 3-5* Free and open to the community
Explore instruments from around the
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world. Home materials include a
toymaker’s shop playset, 2 books, 2 CDs Snow Ball
and a hand drum. Parents and Beat the winter blues with a snow-
caregivers are welcome for the last 15 themed bash with snacks and crafts for
minutes of class. you and your little ones.
Wednesdays, Kindermusik Room Monday, February 27
January 25-May 9 10 am
12:45-1:30 pm No fee; JCC members only
$215/JCC member; $150/ sibling;
$235/community Family Shabbat Dinner
*Escort provided to and from ECDC
Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and
crafts. All levels of observance are
JUSTIN MARK LIBRARY welcome. Dinner is served at 6 pm.
Extended family members are welcome.
Friday, March 30
LIKE US AT 5:45 pm
MY BABY AND ME $10/eater; children under age 2 are free
Bring your own kosher wine/beer.
Registration required no later than
Monday, March 26.
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10. AFTER SCHOOL
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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
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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
Membership
are grouped into age-appropriate
JCC membership is required to become
homerooms.
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
For more information and to register:
schedules and newsletters are available,
so that both you and your child are well- Contact Jayme Vertullo at 412-521-8011,
informed. ext. 852, or jvertullo@jccpgh.org
Clubhouse is supported in part by the Massey
Clubhouse focuses on nurturing the
Charitable Trust and the Weiner Family
emotional, physical and social well- Foundation with additional funding from the
being of each child. We provide various 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
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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. Please
price includes juice, paper goods, set-up send a dairy lunch, swimsuit and towel
and clean-up, balloons, kosher cake and 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: $11. members. $15 discount if you register by
Awesome Arts & Crafts Party 5 pm of the previous day.
Projects may include “wearable art,” sand Before and After Care
art and tie-dying. Choose the theme and 7:30-9 am: no charge
we’ll come up with a creative party. 4-6 pm: $12 (no charge for Clubhouse
$325 members)
Creative Cooking Party Fun Days are subject to cancellation if
Become a “chef” for the day. Learn easy enrollment requirements are not met.
and fun recipes and then taste-test Fun Days
them with your friends! January 16: Trip TBA
$325 January 30: Trip TBA
Create Your Own Party January 31: Trip TBA
Call us and we’ll make the arrange- February 20: Fun at the JCC
ments. Examples: bead party, flower March 6: Fun at the JCC
fairy party, bug party, royalty for a day March 23: Fun at the JCC
and tropical beach party.
Remember, we offer Snow Day Fun Days
$325 when Pittsburgh Public Schools are
Dance Party closed due to the weather.
Learn new dance games and enjoy old
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favorites. Don’t forget your dancing
shoes! PROGRAMS
$300 Call ext. 228.
Games Galore Kids Nite Out: grades PreK-7
A sports party for the younger set. Enjoy a Saturday night out while your
Parachute play, Mr. Fox, Red Light/Green child has fun with us. Our program
Light and Duck Duck Goose. includes dinner along with sports, arts &
$300 crafts, swimming and a movie. Children
Superstar Sports Party will be grouped according to age for the
Wiffleball, kickball, soccer, hockey, relay evening’s activities. Meet in Room 202 of
races and more. Counselors lead you the Kaufmann Building.
and your friends in a day of play. Saturdays
$300 January 14, February 18, March 24
5:30-10 pm
Swim Party $36/child; $5 walk-in fee
Open swim time, games and relay races Discount for families:
in our beautiful indoor pool. Party can $45/2 children; $54/3 children;
be held at the Family Park outdoor pool $63/4 children
during the summer.
$300
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12. CHILDREN & TEENS
Got Shabbat: families with TEENS
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children ages 8 and under
Join us for some free Shabbat fun—craft Middle School Council:
projects, singing, snacks, and Havdallah grades 7-8
with Rabbi Donni Aaron. Help plan events for you and your
Saturday, February 25 friends. If you’re interested please
4-5:30 pm contact Steven Lautman, ext. 228, for
Free and open to the community details.
Family Shabbat Dinner Drivers Education: ages 15-18
Celebrate Shabbat with food, songs and Course includes 30 hours of classroom
crafts. All levels of observance are instruction and six hours of driving
welcome. Dinner is served at 6 pm. instruction. Students MUST have a
Extended family members are welcome. learner’s permit before the last course
date.
Friday, March 30
5:45 pm Tuesdays
$10/eater; children under age 2 are free February 7-April 24
Bring your own kosher wine/beer. 6:30-9:30 pm
Registration required no later than $375/member; $475/community
Monday, March 26. Teen programming is supported in part by a grant
from the Massey Charitable Trust.
It’s a Hockey Night @ the JCC:
Grades 5-8 THE PHILIP CHOSKY
We’ll play deck hockey in the gym and PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM
then watch the Penguins take on the
Devils at 7 pm. Snacks will be provided.
JCC Middle School Musical:
Saturday, January 7 grades 5-8
6-10 pm Kathy Wayne, JCC Dance and Performing
$20/JCC members only Arts Camp Director (Aladdin, The Music
Man) will be directing this year’s Middle
7th Annual All Camps School Musical—Once Upon a Mattress.
Free Family Fun Night Come and see your friends perform!
Call Liza Baron, ext. 241. Performance Dates
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Join us at the Carnegie Science Center. Wednesday, January 18 • 7 pm
Win door prizes and receive camp Thursday, January 19 • 7 pm
discounts by registering that evening for Saturday, January 21 • 8 pm
EKC, J&R, South Hills Day Camps, Sunday, January 22 • 2 pm
Specialty Camps and Performing Arts
$8/adult; $6/student, senior
Camp.
$10 reserved seating tickets are on sale
Sunday, January 15 December 19-January 12 only.
6:30-8:30 pm Call ext. 852 to reserve.
The Middle School Musical is supported
in part by the Dr. Paul S. and Gertrude F. Caplan
Endowment Fund.
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13. TRAVEL
Richard E. Rauh TRIPS FOR
WINTER 2012
Senior High Musical JEWISH SINGLES
Don’t miss the JCC’s Senior High Musical
directed by Jill Machen. Contact Bill Cartiff, (412) 278-4184, ext.
242, or bcartiff@jccpgh.org.
Show Dates www.amazingjourneys.net
Thursday, February 16 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pm
Sunday, February 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pm India
Wednesday, February 22 . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm For Jewish singles in their 40s, 50s and
Thursday, February 23 . . . . . . . . . . 7:30 pm 60s.
Saturday, February 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 pm January 26-February 10, 2012
Sunday, February 26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 pm
$8/adult; $6/student, senior Amazing China
$10/reserved seating For Jewish singles in their 30s, 40s, 50s.
Tickets are available at ext. 852. March 17-26, 2012
Reserved tickets on sale January 14-
February 10 only.
Journey to Spain
Teen programming is supported in part by a
Madrid, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville, Malaga,
grant from the Massey Charitable Trust.
Granada and Barcelona. For Jewish
singles in their 30s, 40s and 50s.
April 19-29
SANDY & EDGAR West Coast Cruise
SNYDER FAMILY San Diego, San Francisco, Victoria and
PURIM CARNIVAL Vancouver. For Jewish singles in their
30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.
Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.
Join us for the BIGGEST indoor fun May 27-June 1
day at the JCC. Climb Shushan
Mountain, play water games at the Cruise Alaska
Purim Pool Party, jump into Vancouver, Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway,
Mordechai’s Castle, and enjoy snacks College Fjord and Seward. For Jewish
at Vashti’s Food Court. singles in their 30s, 40s, 50s.
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Sunday, March 4 June 29-July 6
2-4 pm
One play-all-day pass: $10
2 play-all-day passes/$18 Black Sea Cruise
3 play-all-day passes/$26 Varna, Constanta Odessa, Sevastopol,
4 tickets/$1 Yalta, Bosporus Strait, Canakkale,
Santorini, Paros, Athens. For Jewish
singles in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s.
July 22-August 1
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14. SUMMER CAMPS
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DAY CAMPS
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JANUARY 31
Session 1: June 18-July 13 Squirrel Hill. They follow a schedule that
New! Session 2 (5 weeks): is suitable for young children. Campers
July 16-August 17 are in groups of 10 to 12 with a senior
counselor, a junior counselor and a
J&R Day Camp: age 3-grade 5 counselor-in-training and are part of our
Call Liza Baron, Director, ext. 241. Pre-Kindergarten Unit, Karmiel.
J&R Day Camp provides children with an
enriching summer filled with sports,
arts, nature, Judaics, cookouts, Teen Travel Camp: grades 6-9
swimming, ropes course, biking, tennis Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
and more. Children participate in age- Campers learn independence and
appropriate activities with qualified, cultivate friendships while traveling to
professional supervisory staff and local attractions and faraway places.
talented, caring counselors, many of Each 4-week session includes a 5-day
whom came to J&R as campers trip out of Pittsburgh.
themselves. At J&R we promote an Session 1: June 18-July 13
environment of respect, cooperation Session 2: July 16-August 10
and caring where children can discover
new interests and talents every day. Fee
includes lunch and bus transportation. Performing Arts Camp:
grades 4-9
J&R Stepping Stones Half-Day Camp:
Call Kathy Wayne, Director, ext. 373.
ages 3 and 4
Monday-Friday, 9 am-1 pm Performing Arts Camp at the JCC in
Session I only Squirrel Hill offers a full day of training
in theater, music and dance. Campers
The Stepping Stones program is a stage a public performance at the end
developmentally appropriate, half-day of their 4-week camp session.
camp at the JCC’s 100-acre Family Park
in Monroeville. Children take a Session 1 only
dedicated bus with seat belts and bus
counselors to and from the JCC in
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15. SUMMER CAMPS
Early Childhood Camps
WINTER 2012
Please see page 7.
One-Week Specialty Camps
(2 locations)
Call Liza Baron, ext. 241.
J&R, Monroeville
Monday-Friday: 9 am-3:30 pm
By the week: July 16–August 17
JCC Squirrel Hill
Monday-Friday: 9 am-3:30 pm
By the week: July 16–August 17
Explore your special interest for a week
at a time. Sample offerings may include
golf, karate, art, tennis, mad science ,
movie-making, basketball, floor hockey,
flag football, as well as field trips.
Campers spend the morning in their
specialty and the afternoon in
traditional camp activities such as
swimming and games.
ALL CAMPS
FREE FAMILY
FUN NIGHT:
EMMA KAUFMANN
THIS YEAR AT CAMP
THE CARNEGIE Contact Stephanie Buzza,
SCIENCE CENTER ext. 318, or sbuzza@jccpgh.org.
Call Liza Baron, ext. 241. EKC, the JCC’s resident overnight camp,
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
is situated along Cheat Lake in
Win door prizes and receive camp
Morgantown, West Virginia, providing
discounts by registering that evening
opportunities for a myriad of sports and
for EKC, J&R, South Hills Day Camps,
recreational activities on land and water.
Specialty Camps and Performing
EKC camping programs, with an
Arts Camp.
emphasis on Jewish values, are for kids
Sunday, January 15 entering grades 2 through 10. One- to
6:30-8:30 pm eight-week sessions include First
Experience and Specialty Camps
2012 session dates
7 Week Experience: June 17-August 5
4 Weeks (Session I): June 17 -July 13
3 Weeks (Session II): July 15-August 5
2 Weeks (Sabra Aleph): June 17-29
1 Week (First Experience and Specialty
Camps): August 6-12
Major funding for JCC summer camps is provided
in part by The Philip Chosky Charitable and
Educational Foundation, the Jewish Federation of
Greater Pittsburgh, Massey Charitable Trust,
Morris & Fannie Skilken Family Foundation
and the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust.
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16. AQUATICS
SWIM LESSONS Level 1 Pre-K: ages 3-5
WINTER 2012
Overcome fear, build confidence in the
Call Kelly Grieneisen, ext 276.
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 January 8-March 11
begin to learn safe behaviors in the $95
water with songs and games. Mondays, 11:30 am-noon
Sundays, 10:30-11 am January 9-March 12
January 8-March 11 $95
$95 Mondays, 3-3:30 pm
Tuesdays, noon-12:30 pm January 9-March 12
January 10-March 13 $95
$95 Mondays, 6:30-7 pm
Wednesdays, 6-6:30 pm January 9-March 12
January 11-March 14 $95
$95 Tuesdays, 12:30-1pm
January 10-March 13
Toddler Tadpoles: $95
ages 2-3 Wednesdays, 3-3:30 pm
An introduction to organized swim January 11-March 14
lessons and water explorations. A $95
teaching platform enables children to
Wednesdays, 6:30-7pm
stand without assistance.
January 11-March 14
Sundays, 11-11:30 am $95
January 8-March 11
$95
Level 2 Pre-K: ages 3-5
Sundays, 11:30 am-noon Learn front crawl, back crawl,
January 8-March 11 elementary back stroke and treading.
$95
Sundays, 12:30-1 pm
Mondays, 6-6:30 pm January 8-March 11
January 9-March 12 $95
$95
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
Mondays, 3:30-4 pm
Tuesdays, 11:30 am-noon January 9-March 12
January 10-March 13 $95
$95
Mondays, 7-7:30 pm
Wednesdays, 11:30 am-noon January 9-March 12
January 11-March 14 $95
$95
Wednesdays, 3:30-4 pm
Thursdays, 11:30 am-noon January 11-March 14
January 12-March 15 $95
$95
Wednesdays, 7-7:30 pm
January 11-March 14
$95
Thursdays, noon-12:30 pm
January 12-March 15
$95
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17. AQUATICS
Level 3 Pre-K: ages 3-5 Level 4: ages 5-12
WINTER 2012
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.
January 8-March 11 Sundays, 10:30-11 am
$95 January 8-March 11
Mondays, 4-4:30 pm $95
January 9-March 12 Mondays, 4:30-5 pm
$95 January 9-March 12
Wednesdays, 4-4:30 pm $95
January 11-March 14 Wednesdays, 4:30-5 pm
$95 January 11-March 14
$95
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
January 8-March 11 January 8-March 11
$95 $95
Thursdays, 5-5:30 pm Thursdays, 4-4:30 pm
January 12-March 15 January 12-March 15
$95 $95
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.
January 8-March 11 Sundays, 12:30-1pm
$95 January 8-March 11
$95
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
Thursdays, 5:30-6 pm
January 12-March 15 Thursdays, 4:30-5 pm
$95 January 12-March 15
$95
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
January 8-March 11 3 classes/$28.50 each
$95 6 classes/$27.50 each
Thursdays, 6-6:30 pm 10 classes/$25 each
January 12-March 15 $60/hour
$95 3 classes/$57 each
6 classes/$55 each
10 classes/$50 each
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18. AQUATICS
AQUATIC FITNESS
WINTER 2012
JACK MORRIS
Call Kelly Grieneisen, ext 276. INVITATIONAL
Arthritis Foundation SWIM MEET
Aquatic Program Call ext. 276.
Our heated pool is the ideal
Join us for the third annual swim
environment for relieving arthritis pain
meet honoring the memory of
and stiffness. Gentle movements
beloved swim teacher and coach Jack
increase joint flexibility and range of
Morris, called the “Zen Master of the
motion, while restoring or maintaining
pool” and the “Mister Rogers of the
muscle strength.
water.”
Must have a physician’s referral to
participate in this certified program. Spearheaded by Dr. Sidney Busis,
Attorney Edgar Snyder and Mr. Mor-
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
ris's wife Fran, the Jack Morris Endow-
Noon-1 pm
ment Fund provides scholarships for
No fee
children to participate in JCC
swimming programs.
Shake, Splash and Roll Sunday, February 12
This is a low-impact aerobic class that 2 pm
includes total body conditioning and Ages 10 and under
toning exercises in the small pool. JCC Squirrel Hill Pool
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays To make a contribution to the Jack Morris
10:45-11:30 am Endowment Fund for JCC Aquatics, call the JCC
No fee at (412) 521-8011, ext. 232. Donations also can
be made online at JCCPGH.org.
AQX
This high-intensity aerobics class held in
the lap pool features exercises using
resistance equipment.
Mondays, Wednesdays
9:15-10 am
No fee
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
SilverSplash
This water fitness program is designed
for SilverSneakers® members to enhance
quality of life and daily function, using
specifically designed SilverSneakers®
kickboards. No swimming ability is
required for this safe, fun and effective
program.
Tuesdays, Thursdays
10:45-11:30 am
No fee
Aqua WalkOut
Tuesdays, Thursdays
8-9 am
No fee
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19. AQUATICS
SWIM TEAMS U.S. Group Sailfish: ages 13-18
WINTER 2012
Swimmers must have advanced skills,
For more detailed information check the
meet the standards for this group and
JCC Sailfish website: www.jccsailfish.org.
have the willingness to commit to
excellence. Swimmers will compete
Squirrel Hill Swim Team: locally and nationally. Attendance will
ages 6-12 be taken. Al Rose, Head Coach.
Call Kelly Grieneisen, ext. 276. Through August 2012
Children compete in local intramural Fee pro-rated
meets. Must be an American Red Cross
Level V, or be tested by the staff. National/US Group:
Mondays and Wednesdays Swimmer must have Sr. National, Jr.
4:15-5pm Nationals or Super Sectional times.
January 4-May 23 Swimmers will compete nationally and
$200 locally. Attendance will be taken.
(Number of swimmers will be very
limited.) Al Rose, Head Coach.
Pittsburgh Group Sailfish:
ages: 7-13 Through August 2012
This group is for beginning competitive Fee pro-rated
swimmers who have passed their Red
Cross swimmers test. Swimmers will Sailfish Swim Club
learn all strokes, starts and turns. Conditioning Program
Through August 2012 Call Matt Proskin, ext. 231.
Fee pro-rated Use dry land conditioning practice to
improve your performance in the water.
Allegheny Group Sailfish: By appointment only.
ages 8-14 $15 each for a group of 4
Swimmers must have some competitive $150/10 sessions
background and meet USA BB/B times
and workout set time standards. Masters
Swimmers will compete locally.
For adults interested in competitive
Instructions and training will focus on all
swimming and harder workouts.
strokes, starts and turns and aerobic
CALL 412-521-8011 PLUS THE EXTENSION
Al Rose, Coach.
swimming. Attendance will be taken.
Al Rose, Head coach Through August 2012
Fee pro-rated
Through August 2012
Fee pro-rated
Adult Conditioning
For adults interested in fitness through
Pennsylvania Group Sailfish:
swimming. Practices move outdoors to
Ages 10-18 the Family Park from May to August.
Swimmers must have a competitive
background and meet the standards for Sundays
this group. Instructions will focus on all Through August 2012
strokes, starts, turns, race planning and Fee pro-rated
faster set swimming. Swimmers will
compete locally and regionally.
Attendance will be taken. Al Rose, Head
Coach.
Through August 2012
Fee pro-rated
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20. DANCE
THE PHILIP CHOSKY Dance Recital
WINTER 2012
PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAM • Our annual dance recitals are
scheduled for May 24, 2012 (main)
Call Kathy Wayne, ext. 373.
and May 31, 2012 (preschool).
RDS: Robinson Dance Studio
• Costumes are mandatory for
KDS: Kaufmann Dance Studio
participants in the dance recital and
Director must be purchased by parents in
Kathy Wayne, Dance Director, is a January.
graduate of Point Park College with a • Students must be registered in
B.A. in dance. Her professional credits January to participate in the dance
include Tokyo Disneyland, Caesar’s recital.
Atlantic City and many productions with
the Pittsburgh Playhouse.
PRESCHOOL
Philosophy Creative Movement: ages 3-4
Our goal is to help your child gain poise, For our tiniest dancers, we use
flexibility, strength and an appreciation imaginative play and musical activities
for the art of dance. to build strength, flexibility and body
awareness, as well as gross motor skills,
Dress Code Requirements coordination and posture. A blend of
Hair must be pulled back; longer hair basic dance movement and the use of
should be in a bun or pony tail props and stories make this a fun and
rewarding experience.
Ages 3-4
• Pink or Black leotard Sundays
January 8-May 20
• Pink tights
1-1:30 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RDS
• Ballet slippers required for ballet class $190
• Tap shoes required for tap class
Mondays
Ages 5 and up January 9-May 21
• Pink or black leotard 12:30-1 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• Ballet skirts are permitted $190
• Jazz pants permitted Tuesdays
• Pink or black tights January 10-May 22
3:15-3:45 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
• Ballet slippers required for ballet class
$190
• Tap shoes required for tap class
Thursdays
• Jazz shoes required for jazz class
January 12-May 17
Boys 12:30-1 pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• Black pants or tights $180
• White T-shirt 3-3:30 pm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . KDS
• Ballet shoes required for ballet class $180
• Tap shoes required for tap class
Registration
• Participants must be registered before
the first class begins.
• If your child is in Level III or above,
please call the Director to discuss
your child’s placement for this year.
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24. PRESCHOOL GYM
Call Kelly Young, ext. 220. Sports Stars: age 3½-4½
WINTER 2012
Learn how to be a good sport and basic
PARENT-ASSISTED sports skills. Escort provided for JCC
CLASSES preschoolers.
CECILE GOLDBERG LEVINE FAMILY Mondays
GYM: AGES 1-5 January 9-March 12
Parents and their preschoolers are 3:15-4 pm
invited to participate in recreational play $70; $53/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
activities. Indoor playground equipment
and much more are available for your Game Time: ages 4½-5½
child’s use. The playground is available This is a good introduction to all sports
in nice weather. Special themes first with an emphasis on fair play and
Sunday of each month. understanding directions. No kids have
Sundays, ongoing to “sit out.” Maximum participation is
10-11:30 am . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym encouraged by the structure of the
No fee games. Escort provided for JCC
preschoolers.
Tiny Tot Soccer: ages 3-5 Thursdays
Spend quality time with your child as January 5-March 8
he/she learns the basics of soccer along 12:45-1:30 pm
with special coordination activities to $70; $53/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
enhance body awareness. Parent
participation is necessary. Tiny Tennis: ages 4-5
Sundays Start your child early with our fun tennis
January 8-March 11 program, taught by Alex Speck.
11-11:45 am Wednesdays
$64; $48/ECDC . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym January 4-March 7
1-1:45 pm
INDEPENDENT CLASSES
$70; $53/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
Tumbling Tots: ages 3½-4½
Children learn gymnastic skills, gross Pee Wee Basketball: ages 4-5
motor skills, coordination and body
Learn to dribble, pass and shoot.
awareness through games and special
Fridays
REGISTER ONLINE AT JCCPGH.ORG
activities. Escort provided for JCC
preschoolers. January 6-March 9
3-3:45 pm
Mondays
$70; $53/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
January 9-March 12
1:30-2 pm
$70; $53/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym Tiny Ninja: ages 4-5
Children learn self-defense, coordination
Sports of All Sorts: and body awareness. Uniforms are
ages 3-4 mandatory at an additional fee.
Ilmir Akhmetzyanov, instructor.
The emphasis is on gross motor
development and working with others. Thursdays
Escort provided for JCC preschoolers. January 5-March 8
1:30-2:15 pm
Tuesdays $100. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
January 3-March 6
12:45-1:15 pm
$70; $53/ECDC . . . . . . . . . . Kaufmann Gym
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