Exciting after-school activities that keep kids active and inspire creativity.
Beginning March 13, children 5 -11 years old must show proof of vaccination to enter the SJCC.
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New! Senior Basketball
Grades 3 to 7
An introduction to basketball in a supportive group setting. This program focuses on positive attitude, proper preparation and fostering constant effort throughout. Each class is 60 minutes and is broken down into a 20/20/20 format. The first 20 minutes focus on warm-up followed by movement, speed and agility circuits. The next 20 minutes are skills and drills introducing the fundamentals of basketball (dribbling, passing, shooting, lay-ups, rebounding, defense) as well as basic strategies of the game. The final 20 minutes are for scrimmages where players will put their positive attitudes, efforts and newly learned skills to use and have fun.
April 25 – June 20 (7 weeks)
Monday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
$125 SJCC Members • $150 Non Members
Instructor: Matty Simonovich (JCC Athletics Coordinator)
No Class: May 23 (Victoria Day) and June 6 (Shavuot)
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
New! Junior Multi-Sports
Grades: Senior (5-year-old) Kindergarten to 2
An introduction to a variety of sports in a supportive group setting.
Each class is 60 minutes and is broken down into a 20/20/20 format. The first 20 minutes focus on proper warm-up, followed by movement, speed, and agility circuits. Next is 20 minutes of skills & drills and the basics – throwing, catching, passing, and shooting – for the specific sport of the day. The final 20 minutes are for scrimmages, where the children can put their positive attitudes, effort, and newly learned skills to use and have fun.
May 3 – June 21 (8 weeks)
Tuesday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
$150 SJCC Members • $175 Non Members
Instructor: Matty Simonovich (JCC Athletics Coordinator)
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
New! Art Attack
Grades 2 to 5
These creative classes cover a range of art techniques – drawing, painting, sculpture, pottery, printing and more. Kids will develop skills and creativity while having lots of fun. Learning art develops spatial and motor skills in children and teaches them perseverance and problems solving, and emotional intelligence.
May 3 – June 7 (6 weeks)
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
$165 SJCC Members • $190 Non Members
Instructor: Carlie MacPherson
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
New! Intermediate Multi-Sports
Grades 2 to 4
Introduce your child to a variety of sports in a supportive group setting. This program focuses on positive attitude, proper preparation, and fostering constant effort throughout.
Each class is 60 minutes and is broken down into a 20/20/20 format. The first 20 minutes focus on proper warm-up, followed by movement, speed, and agility circuits. We then transition into 20 minutes of skills & drills and the basics – throwing, catching, passing, and shooting – for the specific sport of the day. The final 20 minutes are for scrimmages together, where the children can put their positive attitudes, effort, and newly learned skills to use and have fun
May 4– June 22 (8 weeks)
Wednesday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
$150 SJCC Members • $175 Non Members
Instructor: Matty Simonovich (JCC Athletics Coordinator)
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
Karate
Grades 2 to 7
It’s not too late to join our Karate class as we have a few spots remaining. Karate is a way of life. Students learn physical skills as well as self-discipline, self-motivation, respect and the importance of giving back to the community. Combines top-notch martial arts training, while reaching new heights of physical fitness and promoting excellence in all areas of life. Assertiveness and personal safety skills are incorporated into the class full of kicks and kiais. Gi’s must be worn to class and are available to order and purchase through 6 Tigers Academy after the first class. Please note that if another lockdown occurs classes will be moved to an online format)
Ongoing – June 22 (22 weeks)
Wednesday 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
Instructors: Shihan Janet (Head Instructor) from 6 Tigers Academy/Sense Soufiane and Sensei Liat
No Class: OJCS February Break (February 23), OCDSB March Break (March 16), OJCS Passover Break (April 20)
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com to register and for pricing
The Joy of Music and Movement
JK – Grade 1
Sing! Strum! Jump for joy! This creative class explores concepts essential to building a strong musical foundation while focusing on the pure joy of music. Children will explore harmony, rhythm, singing and dancing through interactive songs, play with a wide variety of rhythmic instruments, learn beginner ukulele and so much more! All proper COVID protocols will be followed including masks and cleaning of shared instruments etc.
April 28 – June 16 (8 weeks)
Thursday 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
$180 SJCC Members • $210 Non Members
Instructor: Katie Hurdon
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
Red Cross Babysitting
Age 11-14
Learn how to create and manage a babysitting business and how to supervise younger siblings or other children in a safe and responsible manner. Aspiring babysitters also learn basic first aid skills. Participants must be present for the entire course to become certified.
Topics include: Finding clients and making money, caring for children of all ages, creating safe environments and preventing accidents, fire safety and prevention, what to do in an emergency, good decision-making and leadership skills, basic First Aid skills
Sunday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
- May 15
$95 SJCC Member • $105 Non-Member
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
FITNESS
Spring 2022
Introduction to Weights and Fitness age 12-15
Learn how to safely use the Fitness Centre equipment. Teens who complete this course gain full access to the Fitness Centre.
Choose from any one of the following two-day sessions:
Sunday 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
- April 3 & 10
or - May 22 & 29
or
- June 12 & 19
Tuesday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
- April 5 & 12
or - May 10 & 17
or
- June 7 & 14
Included in Membership
Instructor: Nicholas McGunigal