Youth Programs
(After-School Program)
Connect with Kids provides a safe, supervised, recreational and group
setting for school-aged children. The after-school program includes crafts, sports, special activities, quiet time for homework and a kosher snack. Connect with Kids is available Monday through Thursday for the entire school year and can be used weekly, daily or on a need to use basis. For Fridays please see Scouts About program below.
Drop-in $15M / $18NM per day
SCOUTS ABOUT
(Friday After-School Program)
In conjunction with Scouts Canada this program consists of structured play using games, crafts and outdoor activities
consistent with Scouts Canada values. No uniform is required for this program. Please note that ending times will vary throughout the year for Shabbat. Fees include registration to Scouts Canada.
January 8 - March 26
$75 M / $100 NM
April 9 - June 18
$75 M / $100 NM
HOMEWORK CLUB
This club takes place in the Greenberg Families Library where a supervisor will be on-hand to assist with homework. The Homework Club is available Monday to Thursday until 5:00 pm and is free for those enrolled in Connect with Kids or any after-school activity at the Soloway JCC. Pre-Registration is required.
ART
NEW! BUDDING ARTISTS
Experience a variety of art classes
focusing on different drawing, painting and cartooning techniques.
October 8 - December 10 • 10 weeks
Thursday 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
$110m / $125NM • Grade 3 – 5
Instructor: Heather Oates • ARY1001
DANCE
MOVEMENT TO MUSIC
Children in Junior and Senior Kindergarten learn to express themselves creatively through music, sounds, stories and poems.
January 10 – March 21 • 8 weeks
Sunday 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
$90M / $110NM
Instructor: Jenna Katz
BREAKDANCING
Break dancing, a hip hop street dance that combines the athleticism of sport with the freedom and self-expression of art, is back! Break dancing (b-boying/b-girling) promotes fitness and creativity while rocking to the beat.
January 11 – March 22 • 9 weeks
Monday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grade 7 - 10 • $90M / $110NM
Instructor: Jonathan Reardon
No class: February 15, March 15
ISRAELI DANCING
Boys and girls 10 to 16 come and learn
modern Israeli folk dances. No dance experience required. Simply learn dances and have fun! Program takes place in the Hillel Academy Gymnasium
Beginner Dancing begins at 6:30 pm on Tuesday evenings
Instructor: Phil Kreztmar
For more information, call Phil at 613-722-9323
HIP HOP
Learn the latest funky moves and express your creativity while you gain strength, co-ordination and flexibility. No dance experience required.
January 12 – March 23 • 9 weeks
Tuesday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grade 3 - 6 • $90M / $110NM
Instructor: Meghan Polowin
No class: February 16, March 16
THINK YOU CAN DANCE? (Senior Hip Hop)
Be inspired by the latest hip hop and street jazz moves integrating jumps, turns and foot work and be exposed to a fresh original dance style.
January 12 – March 23 • 9 weeks
Tuesday 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Grade 7 - 10 • $90M / $110NM
Instructor: Meghan Polowin
No class: February 16, March 16
DANCE, DANCE, DANCE
Learn jazz techniques and various dance styles including Broadway, Funk and Modern while gaining strength, co-ordination and flexibility and most importantly having fun while learning routines.
January 13 – March 24 • 9 weeks
Wednesday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Grade 1 - 3 • $90M / $110NM
Instructor: Chantal Rapport
No class: February 17, March 17
BALLET
Under the guidance of Ballet Master Kirill Chour, graduate of the Vaganova Ballet Academy, children learn classical and modern ballet technique, creative choreography with elements from world famous ballets, character/ folk movements, acting in dance and much more.
January 14 – March 25 • 9 weeks
Thursday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
Grade 1 - 3 • $105M / $120NM
Instructor: Kirill Chour
No class: February 18, March 18
DRAMA / MUSICAL THEATRE
Combine dance and acting skills in this
creative, self-esteem building class. Practice lip-synching; learn new jazz moves as well as the coolest dances from your favorite musicals.
January 14 – March 25 • 9 weeks
Thursday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grade 5 - 8 • $90M / $110NM
No class: February 18, March 18
FITNESS CLASSES
YOGA FOR KIDS
This is the perfect form of exercise for children. Yoga combines both functional strength and flexibility and includes conscious deep breathing which helps maintain body heat and helps focus
attention on the current activity.
January 13 – March 24 • 9 weeks
Wednesday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grade 3 – 7 • $105M / $120NM
Instructor: Tamera Dion
No class: February 17, March 17
KIDS KARATE
Martial arts as a form of self defense, philosophy and physical conditioning with an emphasis on reflex development, timing, eye-hand coordination, balance and a sense of well being. Instruction
will be in the Shotokan style. Basic skills, forms and sparring drills are stressed equally to offer students balanced training. Benefits of karate include strength, flexibility, self-confidence, concentration, self-awareness, improved physical fitness and more.
A white uniform is mandatory for this class which can be purchased from the instructor
January 12 - March 23 • 9 weeks
Tuesday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grade 3 - 7 • $110M / $125NM
SKILL BUILDING CLASSES
LEGO CLUB
Enjoy open ended fun with LEGO Technic and Mindstorms. Learn building methods, and choose from a variety of Technic projects including an amusement ride, a steering mechanism, a paper crinkler, and a “bumperbot”. Develop your own creations using a wide selection of Technic pieces including gears and motors. Learn about LEGO Mindstorms, and build a sensory controlled Lego robot.
February 3 - March 24 • 5 weeks
Wednesday 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Grade 2 - 6 • $65M / $85NM
Instructor: Ian Dudley
No class: February 17, March 17
SUPERSITTERS
In conjunction with St. Johns Ambulance, this class prepares future baby sitters for the challenges of looking after children. The material covered includes safety, conflict resolution, and emergency
procedures. Participants will be expected to participate in both theory and practical elements and successfully complete a final test covering both areas to receive their certificate.
Sunday January 31 & February 7
(2 half days)
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
OR
Monday March 15 (1 full day)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
$65M / $85NM
Instructor: St. Johns Ambulance
Minimum of 10 participants per class
GOTTA PAINT
Join us as instructors from Gotta Paint demonstrate how to create a unique piece. Pre-registration is required.
Sunday February 7 • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Grade 7 - 12 • $15M / $20NM
FAMILY PROGRAMS
FAMILY SUNDAY FUNDAY
Join us on the last Sunday of each month for a variety of workshops, activities or holiday programs for the family. Each workshop begins with an activity and finishes off with a snack. The workshops are designed for children with their parents. Family Holiday Programs are aimed at babies to bubbies/zaides.
Costs vary for each program.
Pre-registration is required for the January and March programs.
FAMILY SKATE on the CANAL
Lace up your skates and join us for a community skate along the canal.
We will meet at the Dow’s Lake Pavillion at 1:00 pm and take a glide down the longest skating rink in the world.
Sunday January 24 • FREE
PURIM SPIRIT
(joint program with JET)
A family oriented afternoon full of Purim activities and food geared for everyone from babies to bubbies/zaides.
February 28 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$5 per child
FAMILY HIP HOP
Learn the latest moves with a funky style of dance. Express yourself, have fun and be creative while you gain strength,
co-ordination and flexibility. No dance experience is required. This workshop is for families with children ages 5+
March 7, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$20 per family (up to 4) Members
$25 per family (up to 4) Non-Members
*there will be a $2 charge per each extra family member
PARENTS NIGHT OUT
Need a night out but don’t have anyone to look after your children? Bring them to the Soloway JCC for an evening of fun including swimming, games, movies and snacks. Please feed your child dinner as we will only be serving snacks.
Saturday January 30 (Tu B’Shevat theme) and
Saturday February 20
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
$8M per child /day $10NM per child/day
$15M (family of 2) $20M (family of 3/day
$18NM (family of 2) $25NM (family of 3) /day
Pre-Registration is required. Please call Gail at 613-798-9818 ext 303, Glieff@jccottawa.com to register.
