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Early Childhood
We offer many wonderful opportunities for children (birth to kindergarten) and their families to form connections and friendships. Our fabulous preschool offers extended care and a variety of enrichment classes. All programs are designed with the development of the whole child and family in mind and many include parent participation. In addition to the classes listed on this page, we offer the APJCC Preschool, Camp Katan, and Birthday Parties.
Sports
Small Group Swim Lessons (ages 6 months and up)
Group swim lessons at the JCC follow the Bubbles and Mastering Form teaching methods and curriculum. Our outdoor pool is kept at 82 degrees year-round. For schedule and more information, see the Aquatics web page or contact the Aquatics Office at aquatics@svjcc.org or 408.357.7428.
Private & Semi-Private Swim Lessons (all ages)
Need some one-on-one attention to help you reach your aquatic goals? These lessons are set up at your convenience and are held year round. Pricing is based on the student's membership status. To get started fill out an Interest Form, which can be found at the Service Desk or Aquatics Office. Contact the Aquatics Office at 408.357.7428 for more information.
JCC Narwhal Swim Teams (ages 5-18)
These non-competitive, year-round swim teams teach and train all levels of swimmers, targeting individual progress, team unity and family participation. Practices will vary the focus on technique, endurance, speed, dry–land and wet-land training. Optional swim clinics and meets will be offered as we are a part of the JCC Summer Swim League. Team placement is dependent on tryout. More info: 408.357.7428 or aquatics@svjcc.org.
No class: week of 3/25, week of 7/1
Preschool Peewees Tennis (ages 3-6) Learn tennis on mini-courts using small racquets and soft balls. Fun games and drills are used to develop gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination. For more information, contact Coach KV Ganesh at kv@svjcc.org.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenterMem |
SocialMem/NonMem |
| Mon |
3/4-5/25 |
1:45-2:15pm |
$120 |
$144 |
| Wed |
3/6-5/27 |
1:45-2:15pm |
$120 |
$144 |
| Sat |
3/9-6/1 |
10:00-10:30pm |
$120 |
$144 |
| Sat |
3/9-6/1 |
4:00-4:30pm |
$120 |
$144 |
| Sun |
3/10-6/2 |
4:00-4:30pm |
$120 |
$144 |
Pacific Soccer Academy The JCC offers soccer classes through Pacific Soccer Academy for children ages 3.5-9 years. Pacific Soccer Academy also offers competitive programs for older children; for details, see www.PlayPSA.org.
Ages 3.5-4
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Wed (8 classes) |
4/10-6/5* |
12:45-1:15pm |
$88 |
$112 |
| Sat (10 classes) |
4/13-6/15 |
9:00-9:35am |
$110 |
$140 |
| Sun (9 classes) |
4/14-6/16* |
9:00-9:35am |
$99 |
$126 |
Ages 4-5
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Wed (8 classes) |
4/10-6/5* |
1:45-2:15pm |
$88 |
$112 |
| Sat (10 classes) |
4/13-6/15 |
9:00-9:35am |
$110 |
$140 |
| Sun (9 classes) |
4/14-6/16* |
9:00-9:35am |
$99 |
$126 |
* No class 5/12, 5/15
Youth Gymnastics and Tumbling (ages 3.5-5 years) Jump, run and tumble as we learn the basics! Choose from Tuesday or Thursday classes. For more information, contact Youth Director Andrew Mendes, andrew@svjcc.org or 408.357.7447. Instructor: Cheryl Taylor
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Tue |
3/5-3/26* |
12:30-1:15pm |
$48 |
$66 |
| Tue |
4/9-4/30 |
12:30-1:15pm |
$65 |
$88 |
| Tue |
5/7-5/28 |
12:30-1:15pm |
$65 |
$88 |
| Thu |
3/7-3/28* |
1:30-2:15 |
$48 |
$66 |
| Thu |
4/4-4/25 |
1:30-2:15 |
$65 |
$88 |
| Thu |
5/2-5/30* |
1:30-2:15 |
$65 |
$88 |
* No class 3/26, 3/28, 5/16
Beginning Gymnastics (ages 5-12 years)
Coach Cheryl Taylor teaches the basics of floor gymnastics and tumbling. More info: andrew@svjcc.org or 408.357.7447.
Instructor: Cheryl Taylor
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Tue |
4/9-4/30 |
3:45-4:45pm |
$88 |
$110 |
| Tue |
5/7-5/28 |
3:45-4:45pm |
$88 |
$110 |
Beginning Circus (ages 5-12 years)
Coach Cheryl Taylor teaches the basics of floor gymnastics and tumbling. More info: andrew@svjcc.org or 408.357.7447.
Instructor: Cheryl Taylor
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Wed |
4/3-4/24 |
3:45-4:45pm |
$88 |
$110 |
| Wed |
5/1-5/29* |
3:45-4:45pm |
$88 |
$110 |
* No class 5/15
Beginning Circus Gymnastics COMBO (ages 5-14 years)
Join Coach Cheryl Taylor for a gymnastics/ circus hybrid class! Prerequisite: at least one month of gymnastics or circus training. More info: andrew@svjcc.org or 408.357.7447.
Instructor: Cheryl Taylor
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Mon (3 classes) |
4/1-4/29* |
3:45-4:45pm |
$66 |
$80 |
| Mon (3 classes) |
5/6-5/27* |
3:45-4:45pm |
$66 |
$80 |
| Thu (4 classes) |
4/4-4/25 |
3:45-4:45pm |
$88 |
$110 |
| Thu (4 classes) |
5/2-5/30* |
3:45-4:45pm |
$88 |
$110 |
Recreation for Children with Special Needs: Fun and Fitness with Friends
Fun & Fitness with Friends is a social and recreation program for children and teens with special needs. The program provides a supportive, structured, and nurturing environment to develop new skills and make friends. Children have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including: sports, swimming, arts & crafts, cooking, dance/movement, and more. Each child is paired with a trained volunteer who assists them and provides one-on-one attention throughout the program. More info: Heath Winer, heathw@svjcc.org.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Sun |
7/7-8/25* |
1:00-4:00pm |
$140 |
$160 |
* Children can join the class anytime, even after the start date.
Dance
APJCC Dance Academy
The APJCC Dance Academy offers classes in a variety of dance styles: tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, combo, parent and me, and musical theater. New this year is our competitive team "ImagineNation Conservatory." We are also excited to offer classes for children with special needs. Classes are available for ages 2 years through adult and are taught by highly qualified dance instructors in a fun and positive environment. Cost for each class is $65/month for Full Center Members and Social Members, and $68/month for non-members. The spring schedule runs through May 2013, and the summer schedule runs June 10th through August 17th. For more information contact Dance Academy director Jenn Flores at 408.357.7534 or dance@svjcc.org.
Spring Class Schedule
Spring classes are ongoing through May 2013. For information about the spring class schedule or if you are interested joining a spring class, conact Jenn Flores at 408.357.7534 or dance@svjcc.org.
Full Dance Schedule - Spring 2013
Mondays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
12:30-1:15pm |
2-3 years |
Combo |
| 1:30-2:15pm |
3-4 years |
Combo |
| 2:15-3:00pm |
4-5 years |
Combo |
| 3:45-4:30pm |
5-7 years |
Combo |
| 3:45-4:45pm |
5 & up |
Musical Theater |
| 4:30-5:15pm |
6-8 years |
Combo |
Tuesdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 4:30-5:15pm |
7 & up |
Zumbatomic |
Wednesdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 6:00-7:30pm |
Teen |
Ballet |
Thursdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 12:30-1:15pm |
2-3 years |
Creative Movement |
| 2:15-3:00pm |
3-5 years |
Hip Hop |
| 3:45-4:15pm |
5-7 years |
Hip Hop |
| 4:30-5:15pm |
5-7 years |
Ballet |
| 5:15-6:00pm |
6-9 years |
Jazz Performance |
Saturdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 10:00-10:45am |
18 months - 3 years |
Parent & Me |
| 10:45-11:45am |
3-6 years |
Combo |
| 12:30-1:30pm |
13 & up |
Ballet |
Summer Class Schedule
Summer classes run June 10th through August 17th.
Summer classes and times are as follows:
Mondays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 12:30-1:15pm |
2-3 years |
Combo |
| 1:30-2:15pm |
3-4 years |
Combo |
| 2:15-3:00pm |
4-5 years |
Combo |
| 3:45-4:30pm |
5-7 years |
Combo |
| 3:45-5:15pm |
5 & up |
Musical Theater |
| 4:30-5:15pm |
6-8 years |
Combo |
Tuesdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 12:30-1:15pm |
2-3 years |
Combo |
| 1:30-2:15pm |
3-5 years |
Creative Movement |
| 2:15-3:00pm |
3-5 years |
Hip Hop |
| 3:45-4:30pm |
5-7 years |
Hip Hop |
| 4:30-5:15pm |
5-7 years |
Ballet |
Wednesdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 6:00-7:00pm |
11 & up |
Ballet |
| 7:00-8:00pm |
11 & up |
Jazz |
Thursdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 4:00-5:00pm |
7 & up |
Zumbatomic |
Fridays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 10:15-11:00am |
3-5 years |
Parent & Me |
Saturdays
| TIME |
AGES |
CLASS |
| 10:45-11:30am |
18 months - 3 years |
Parent & Me |
| 11:30am-12:15pm |
3-6 years |
Combo |
| 12:30-1:30pm |
13 & up |
Ballet |
Enrichment Classes
The Ultimate Art Experience (ages 3.5-5)
Explore the many mediums of art in this fun interactive class. For each medium, we will look at an artist and explore the process before we dive into each experience. We will be working with collage, clay, pastels, watercolor, tempera, and much more. Join Teacher Rebecca, who has taken classes in Reggio Emilia based instruction, as she shares the joy of art. More info: 357.7409.
Instructor: Rebecca Silberstein
Ages 3.5-4 years
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Wed |
4/10-5/29 |
12:30pm-1:15pm |
$107 |
$128 |
Ages 4-5 years
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Wed |
4/10-5/29 |
1:45pm-2:30pm |
$107 |
$128 |
No class: 5/15
Culinary Explosion (ages 3-5)
Calling all sous-chefs. Come Join Teacher Rebecca in a culinary explosion of art, culture, and fun!
We will be creating edible art masterpieces that will enhance creativity, journeying to far off lands through our stomachs, and cooking healthy cuisine. More info: 408.357.7409
Instructor: Rebecca Silberstein
Ages 3-4 years
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Tue |
4/9-5/28 |
12:30pm-1:15pm |
$122 |
$146 |
Ages 4-5 years
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Tue |
4/9-5/28 |
1:45pm-2:30pm |
$122 |
$146 |
Let’s Get Growing (ages 3.5-5)
Children will be introduced to the basics of plant life and environmentally safe and friendly gardening. Our outdoor garden class will include activities such as planting seeds and seedlings, garden art, garden friendly insects, and stories. More info: 408.357.7409 or david@svjcc.org.
Instructor: Angela Williams
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Thu |
4/11-5/30* |
12:30-1:15pm |
$107 |
$128 |
* No class 5/16
Beginning Chess Classes (ages 5-10)
Learn the game of chess from a professional chess instructor, an international chess master from Studygascar Math and Chess Learning Center. Learn strategy and multi-step thinking while having fun. For more information, contact Youth Director Andrew Mendes, andrew@svjcc.org or 408.357.7447.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Wed |
4/3-4/24* |
3:45-4:45pm |
$60 |
$75 |
| Wed |
5/1-5/29* |
3:45-4:45pm |
$80 |
$100 |
*No class 3/27, 4/17, 5/15
World Explorers (ages 3.5-5)
Young explorers get ready to travel the world with a new destination each week! We will be learning about many exciting countries and cities through stories, craft, dancing, cooking, maps, pictures and more. Let’s get ready to explorer! More info: 357.7409.
Instructor: Rebecca Silberstein
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Tue |
1/15-3/19 |
12:30-1:15pm |
$137 |
$164 |
Tea Parties (ages 3-5)
Little ladies and gentlemen enjoy a weekly tea party with different flair each time. Explore different themes through cooking, singing, literature, and more. More info: 357.7409.
Instructor: Angela Williams
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Thu |
1/17-3/21 |
12:30-1:15pm |
$152 |
$182 |
YogaKids (ages 2.5-5)
Let your child enjoy the many benefits of yoga in a fun and playful way. Storytelling, music, creative arts, and earthcare blend seamlessly with yoga movement to educate the “whole” child. More info: 357.7409 or david@svjcc.org.
Instructor: Linda P. Adleson, YogaKids Associate Teacher
Ages 2.5-3
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Thu |
4/11-5/30 |
12:30-1:00pm |
$86 |
$103 |
| Fri |
4/12-5/31 |
12:30-1:00pm |
$98 |
$118 |
Ages 4-5
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Thu |
4/11-5/30 |
1:30-2:15pm |
$107 |
$128 |
| Fri |
4/12-5/31 |
1:30-2:15pm |
$122 |
$146 |
No class 5/16
Parent-Child Classes
Mesibah Family Fun Day
Mesibah is the Hebrew word for party! Children ages 2-10 years and their parents or caregivers, join us for a free party to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Shavuot. For more information, call Jenessa at 408.357.7411.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem/NonMem |
| Tues |
5/7 |
3:00-5:00pm |
Free |
Music with Karen (Birth to 4 years with adult)
Shake, Rattle, and Roll to popular family and children’s music. Classes include weekly, 45-minute classes of songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. Activities will be presented as informal, non-performance-oriented musical experiences--developmentally appropriate for children and easy for parents and caregivers--regardless of their own musical ability. Adult must accompany child. For more information, questions, or to check enrollment; please contact: David McCullough, ECE Enrichment Director, Phone: 408.357.7409 or david@svjcc.org.
Instructor: Karen Enfield
APJCC Preschool Music Teacher
Room: APJCC Adult Lounge (located through Fitness entrance) 4/9 & 5/7 - APJCC Art Studio
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FCMem/SMem |
NonMem |
| Tue |
4/9-6/4 |
12:30-1:15pm |
$150 |
$180 |
Parents and Me Tennis (parents with preschool or elementary school age child)
This program pairs you and your child with a JCC tennis instructor. It introduces your child to tennis and helps parents improve their skills too. For more information, contact KV Ganesh at kv@svjcc.org or 408.357.7495.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
FullCenterMem |
SocialMem/NonMem |
| any day |
ongoing
| $55 |
$55 |
Arts & Crafts (ages 2 and up)
Stop by and complete a craft or art project suitable for any age at our Sunday Arts & Crafts time from 10:00am-12:00pm. This is an informal class, so feel free to drop your child(ren) off anytime during the two hours. Reservations required. Normal Childcare fees, policies, and procedures apply. Contact Childcare at 408.357.7422.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
NonMem |
| Sun |
Call for dates |
10:00am-12:00pm |
Regular Childcare Fee |
Regular Childcare Fee |
Face Painting (all ages)
Kids can get their faces painted in Childcare on the first and third Saturday of every month. Reservations required. Normal Childcare fees and policies apply.
Contact Childcare at 408.357.7422.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMembersSocMembers and NonMembers |
| Sat |
1st & 3rd Sats |
10:00am-12:00pm |
Regular Childcare Fee |
Parent's Day Off
Let us entertain your children (ages 6 weeks-12 years) while you enjoy a day off to get things done. (6wks to 17mths from 9am to12pm only). Games, arts & crafts, bounce house, snacks, movie, and much more fun! You can download the flyer here. Registration requires 3 days notice.
For additional information, see the Parent's Day Off Schedule and Registration Form. For all questions please contact Dione Hunt, Childcare Events Coordinator, 408.357.7422 or dioneh@svjcc.org.
| DAY |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMem/SocMem |
Non-members |
| Varies |
April 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th (camp)
April 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th (camp)
May 6th, 15th, 16th |
9:00am- 12:00pm |
$30 |
$40 |
| Varies |
April 1st, 2nd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th (camp)
April 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th (camp)
May 6th, 15th, 16th |
9:00am- 3:30pm |
$40 |
$50 |
Take the Morning — or Afternoon — Off (6 weeks-12 years old)
Now you can choose any 3 consecutive hours during normal Childcare times to run errands, schedule appointments, or just enjoy some time to yourself. Four days a week, you can leave the JCC while your child enjoys everything our Childcare has to offer. Program participation limited to once per day. Space limited. Reservations required and can be made up to one week in advance. Price is per day. For more details or to register, please contact Giselle at gisellev@svjcc.org or 408.357.7422.
| DAY(S) |
DATE(S) |
TIME |
FullCenMembers |
SocMembers and NonMembers |
| Mon/Wed |
ongoing |
8:15am-7:45pm |
$30 |
$40 |
| Tue/Thu |
ongoing |
8:15am-1:30pm |
$30 |
$40 |
| Tue/Thu |
ongoing |
3:00pm-7:30pm |
$30 |
$40 |
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