J Days

Always a Place to Go

Kids have fun at the JCC when school is not in session. J Days in Squirrel Hill and South Hills are programmed with field trips and in-house, and most days include swimming, creating and run-around time for children from PreK through grade 6.

The JCC also offers programming and care when schools are closed for snow or inclement weather. Call the JCC in Squirrel Hill at 412-521-8010 or South Hills at 412-278-1975, as early as 7 am to confirm.

Before and after care is available to extend the day.

2018 Spring Break J Days:

Squirrel Hill
South Hills

For questions and to register: Lewis Sohinki, 412-697-3520

J Days

PreK-grade 6
• 9 am-4 pm.
• $75/child; $65 if registered one week in advance (field trips)/ $65/ child; $55 if registered one week in advance (in house)
• Bring a swim suit, towel and dairy lunch (no meat)
• Before Care: 7:30-9 am—no cost.
• After Care: 4-6 pm; $12/child, FREE for all 2017-18 Clubhouse members.
All children must be potty trained. Please note that we must have at least 5 children registered to run an in-house J day. We will give 24 hours notice for any cancellations.

Typical Schedule (all times are approximate):

7:30-9 am: Drop off on the lower level of the Robinson Building. Kids Choice activities include: games in the gym, crafts, board games
9:00-9:45 am: Kids Choice activities
9:45-10 am: Staff introductions, rules, bathroom break.
10 am: Leave for destination. Destinations can include: Museums, Wildwood Highlands, Skating, and more!
10 am-1 or 2 pm: Destination and special activities

Board buses back to JCC
Upon arrival at JCC: snack and Kids Choice sign up

2:30-3:30 pm: Kids Choice activities. Activities can include: swimming, gym games, crafts, board games, no bake cooking and more
3:30 pm: Meet in grade appropriate rooms for activities
4 pm: Pick up from J day/ After care begins
4-6 pm: Aftercare activities; follow Clubhouse daily schedule.

Spring Break J Days

Friday, March 23
Jammin at the JCC (in house)
Gym time, games, swimming, and a movie will start
spring break off right!

Monday, March 26
Fun Fore All

Tuesday, March 27
Fun Slides Carpet Skate Park

Wednesday, March 28
Heinz History Center

Thursday, March 29
Children’s Museum

Friday, March 30
Games N’At
(No after care, JCC closes at 5 pm)

Monday, April 2
Art Party (in house)
Make candy necklaces and masks, paint on canvases
and more

Tuesday, April 3
Secret Agent Day (in house)
Make hidden messages, run obstacle courses and more

Wednesday, April 4
Camp Party (in house)
Make faux s’mores, tie dye (please bring a white t-shirt),
and participate in Color War

Thursday, April 5
Harry Potter Day (in house)
Kids will be sorted by houses, create their own potions,
and experience a day in the life of Harry and friends.
(No after care, JCC closes at 5 pm)

J Days

For Children in K-grade 6

J Days are offered when Mt. Lebanon and/or the Upper St. Clair schools are not in session.

J Days include games, gym time, free swim, special field trip or in-house activity and snack. Bring a dairy lunch, beverage, swim suit, towel and gym shoes. No extra spending money is necessary.

When school is canceled for inclement weather.

No school, no problem! We will conduct a J Day program. Please call the JCC, 412-278-1975, at 7 am to verify start time. We follow the Mt. Lebanon and Upper St. Clair school closings.

9 am-3 pm
$55/day/child
Before Care (7-9 am): $8/day
After Care (3-6 pm): $12/day
Before and After Care: $15/day

Spring Break J Days:

Wednesday, March 28
Snapology comes to the JCC for Fidget Spinner Science

Thursday, March 29
Fun Slides: Carpet Skate Park

Friday, March 30
Game Day at the JCC: Everything from GaGa to Capture the Flag and card games

Monday, April 2
Movie Day at Phoenix Theater

Check your email for details about the activities for each J Day.

For more information or to register, please contact Jason Haber 412-278-1782

Contact Us

Lewis Sohinki
412-697-3537

Jason Haber
412- 278-1782

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Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217
P 412-521-8010
South Hills
345 Kane Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15243
P 412-278-1975

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