Exciting after-school activities that keep kids active and inspire creativity.
Senior Multi-Sports
Grades 3 to 6
Children will learn the fundamentals of different sports in a fun, stress-free and non-competitive setting. Multi-Sport will keep children engaged and teach a new skill each class.
February 7 – April 11 (10 weeks)
Monday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
$150 SJCC Members • $175 Non Members
Instructor: Matty Simonovich (JCC Athletics Coordinator)
No Class: February 21 and March 14
Contact: Matty msimonovich@jccottawa.com
LEGO® Mechanical Engineering & Robotics
Grades 3– 7
Join “the Lego Guy” Ian Dudley of Orange STEM Education. Through hands-on LEGO TechnicTM projects and challenges, students will strengthen their LEGO building skills and their understanding of engineering principles. Students will learn about strong and stable structures, as well as gearing and drive systems. Mechanical projects may include vehicles, bridges, tools, amusement rides, steering mechanisms, and transmissions. Several projects will be brought to life with motors. Students will be introduced to robotics as they build LEGO Mindstorms® EV3 robots. They will learn the basics of EV3 programming, on tablets, and perform mini-challenges with their robots.
February 8 – April 12 (10 weeks)
Tuesday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
$175 SJCC Members • $200 Non Members
No Class: February 22 and March 15
Instructor: “The LEGO® Guy” Ian Dudley
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
Junior Floor Hockey
Senior (5-year-old) Kindergarten to 2
Learn the fundamentals while playing floor hockey in a supportive and non-competitive setting. Players will be introduced to the basic skills of puck-handling, passing and shooting during the first half of the class. This is then followed by a fun scrimmage during the second half. Emphasis is on fun and learning
February 8 – April 12 (10 weeks)
Tuesday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
$150 SJCC Members • $175 Non Members
No Class: February 22 and March 15
Instructor: Matty Simonovich (JCC Athletics Coordinator)
Contact: Matty msimonovich@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)
January 5 – 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
Junior Multi-Sports
Grades: Senior (5-year-old) Kindergarten to 2
Learn the fundamentals of different sports in a fun, stress-free and non-competitive setting. Multi-Sport will keep children engaged and learn a new skill in each class.
February 9 – April 13 (10 weeks)
Wednesday 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
$150 SJCC Members • $175 Non Members
No Class: February 23 and March 16
Instructor: Matty Simonovich (JCC Athletics Coordinator)
Contact: Matty msimonovich@jccottawa.com
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.
February 10 – April 14 (10 weeks)
Thursday 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
$200 SJCC Members • $230 Non Members
No Class: February 24 and March 17
Instructor: Katie Hurdon
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
Yoga for Kids
Grades 2 – 5
Yoga classes are taught in a fun, kid-friendly way and help build attention span, self-regulation, body positivity, confidence, strength, flexibility, balance, resilience, and social-emotional awareness.
“We will butterfly to help improve posture and body awareness.
Cat-cow for play and juice up the spine.
And we will move into strong Warriors for our confidence”.
Poses and activities will help kids to de-stress, focus, and move while having fun. Because of COVID we are asking that you provide your own yoga mat for this class. All proper COVID protocols will be followed including wearing of masks inside the building.
February 10 – April 14 (10 weeks)
Thursday 4:15 pm to 5:15 pm
$160 SJCC Members • $185 Non Members
No Class: February 24 and March 17
Instructor: TBD
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
Senior Floor Hockey
Grades 3 to 6
Learn the fundamentals while playing floor hockey in a supportive and non-competitive setting. Players will be introduced to the basic skills of puck-handling, passing and shooting during the first half of the class. This is then followed by a fun scrimmage during the second half. Emphasis is on fun and learning
February 10 – April 14 (10 weeks)
Thursday 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm
$150 SJCC Members • $175 Non Members
Instructor: Matty Simonovich (JCC Athletics Coordinator)
Contact: Matty msimonovich@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
- March 6
$95 SJCC Member • $105 Non-Member
Contact: Gail Lieff glieff@jccottawa.com
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
- February 6 & 13
- March 6 & 13
Included in Membership
Instructor: Nicholas McGunigal
Contact: Carla cgencher@jccottawa.com
Youth Bootcamp
Increase your strength and cardio with this total-body boot camp workout led by a Certified Personal Trainer.
Wednesday 4:15 pm – 5:00 pm (11 classes)
$96 SJCC Members • $126 Non Members
Age 9 – 12
Instructor: Brian Morin
Contact: Carla cgencher@jccottawa.com