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There's lots to do for children, youth and families CLUBHOUSE: AFTER-SCHOOL CAREClubhouse is the premiere after-school care program in Pittsburgh. Kids from Kindergarten to 7th grade come to their "home away from home" Monday through Friday until 6 p.m. and thrive in the enriched, exciting and nurturing Clubhouse environment.Clubhouse: JCC-Squirrel Hill FUN FOR KIDSSign up your kids for variety of programs that encourage fun and learning. Check our program list page for all sorts of classes-from cooking, science, music and art to gym skills, sports, dance and swimming, and an annual Elementary School Musical.FUN DAYSAttention Parents: when school is out, the JCC provides
exciting
full-day programs for your child. Squirrel
Hill: KIDS NITE OUT TEEN PROGRAMSTeens can work out, take Drivers-Ed and earn American Red Cross babysitting certification. Other teen options include acting in the Junior or Senior High School Musical, competing on the swim team or at the Maccabi Games. Check our program list page.Squirrel Hill Teens SPECIAL NEEDS PROGRAMSAll JCC facilities are handicapped accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.The JCC-Squirrel Hill Teen Center, an after-school program for teens with special needs, is open to individuals ages 13-21. Teens come together to enjoy a wide range of activities in a structured, social setting, Monday through Friday from 2-6 pm. Trained staff provide a safe environment for teens to build life skills, express themselves in creative ways, gain confidence to interact with the community and their peer group, and cultivate friendships and a sense of belonging. Physical activities include basketball, swimming, walks (indoor and outdoor), and group games. Other activities include trips to the library, to Giant Eagle to purchase ingredients for cooking, games in the park, art projects, computer lab experience and fun movie days. For more information, please contact Kate Yonko at extension (412) 521 - 8011, ext. 181. Other programs:
The Special Needs Department is supported in part by a grant from the Herman and Rebecca Fineberg Fund for Exceptional People. The JCC-South Hills outdoor adaptive playground is accessible for children with special needs. Funded through individual donations and a grant from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. FAMILIESEnjoy together time in special programs that bring everyone together.Family Camp at Emma Kaufmann Camp. Squirrel Hill: Family Gym, The Snyder Family Purim Carnival JCC-South Hills: Family Time Sundays, Call (412) 278-1975. MY BABY & ME (Squirrel Hill)My Baby and Me offers social and educational activities for parents/caregivers and children together as well as events specifically for parents. My Baby and Me is open to families with children age four and under, offering a variety of drop-in groups, classes and workshops. FAMILY PLACE (South Hills)A special child-friendly room that is filled with toys and books. Parents with newborns up to age 3 make new friends as they enjoy playtime, story time, art activities, Kabbalat Shabbat, Mommy, Daddy & Me, music, and more. BIRTHDAY PARTIESLet the JCC take care of your child's birthday party. Our staff will lead the party from beginning to end; you book it, arrive and enjoy! Themes include Sports, Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Cooking, or Create Your Own Party.Squirrel Hill: Sarah Glascom (412) 521-8011, ext. 228 or sglascom@jccpgh.org South Hills: Ann Haalman 412-278-1975 ext. 204 or ahaalman@jccpgh.org SHABBAT CHALLAH & MORE @ JCC-SOUTH HILLSSweet Tammy's - the new kosher bakery in Squirrel Hill - comes to the JCC-South Hills every Thursday and Friday, 8 am-1 pm. They bring a selection of baked goods and challah. Special orders that are placed before noon on Tuesdays will be ready for pick-up between these hours. Call Sweet Tammy's at (412) 224-2306, or visit their website. A portion of each sale benefits the JCC-South Hills. |