Clubhouse After-School Program
Your Child's Home Away From Home
About Clubhouse
The JCC Clubhouse After-School Program is your child’s home after school. Our caring and creative staff, diverse programming and high quality facilities allow us to nourish your child’s physical, emotional and social well-being after a long day in the classroom. Our staff fosters the development of friendships as well as teamwork and personal growth, encouraging independence, cooperation and freedom of choice within set limits. We offer a wide variety of fun and stimulating activities for children in Kindergarten through grade 6 in our large gym, club time and grade appropriate homerooms.
The program includes a diverse group of children who are able to learn from and grow with one another. Open to everyone, Clubhouse cultivates an understanding of Jewish cultural heritage through the celebration of Shabbat and Jewish holidays.
Our program is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. The purpose of this licensing is to ensure that the care of children in a childcare center is safe and healthful. We must comply with their standards to protect the health, safety and rights of children and staff and to reduce the risks to children in our care. Our license is renewed annually through a rigorous inspection that examines our environment as a whole, and also the files of staff and children to make sure that all background checks, certifications and trainings are updated and complete.
Activities
- STEM
- Sports and Gaga
- Art
- Cooking
- Nature and Outside Games
- Music and Dance
- Mind & Body
- Yearbook and Clubhouse Chronicle
- Zen Den
What’s New?
- Activities with outside organizations such as Snapology, Maplewood Shop, Outside the Box Science, Ultimate Frisbee, Little Medical School at NO ADDITIONAL cost
Daily Schedule
Clubhouse is Monday through Friday, from the time school ends until 6 pm. The program begins at the end of the summer when Pittsburgh Public Schools begin and follows local private and public school calendars.
- Clubhouse is open Monday-Friday after school until 6 pm. Arrival time is between 3-4 pm
- All Colfax students will be met at Colfax and walk to the JCC escorted by Clubhouse staff. All other children are met at their bus stops by counselors, checked in and accompanied by counselors to their homerooms.
- Kosher snacks are available in homerooms.
- All children have the option to do homework with some support from counselors
- At 4:15pm, students transition to activities each day. Groups will have three activity periods, some where they choose which activity they would like to do and some with their homeroom.
- By 6 pm, all children must be picked up and signed out by their parents or guardians. A $25 fee will be charged to your account for pickup after 6:05 pm
Homework Policy
Based on parent preferences, children will complete all homework before participating in activities, or may finish homework at home. As Clubhouse is a screen-free program, only screen-free homework is permitted to be completed at Clubhouse.
Our Staff
We know the key to a positive after school experience is the quality of the staff. Clubhouse staff nurture the potential of children of all abilities and backgrounds, creating an environment that fosters engagement and inclusion. Staff members model and teach positive behaviors to our children. These include teamwork, active listening, leadership, problem solving, empathy and enthusiasm. In compliance with the PA Department of Human Services, from which we are licensed, all staff go through an interview process and extensive background check before being hired. All Clubhouse staff are required to complete training prior to their start in the program, and monthly throughout the school year, which include topics like positive behavior support and group management training, back pocket games, values, Red Cross Pediatric First Aid/CPR/Safety training, emergency preparedness, walking bus safety, etc. In addition, our counselors are continually evaluated by the Clubhouse Director to ensure that they’re providing your child with the best care possible. All staff are at least 16 years old.
Current Schools
- Colfax K-8
- Environmental Charter School
- St. Edmunds Academy
- Falk Laboratory School
- Carlow Campus Laboratory School
- Community Day School
- Ellis School
Check availability with your children’s school for more information about transportation.
Registration
Who: Children entering Kindergarten – Grade 6
When: September 2, 2025 through June 12, 2026
Where: JCC Squirrel Hill
Time: Monday – Friday, Hours 3-6 pm.
Cost:
- 5 days: $4,878
- 4 days: $4,330
- 3 days: $3,600
- 2 days: $2,765
- 1 day: $2,125
JCC membership is required to become a “member” of Clubhouse. Scholarships also are available for those who qualify.For information about becoming a JCC member, please contact the Membership Office.
Interested? Fill out this form! Clubhouse Interest Form
Clubhouse is supported in part by the Hafner Charitable Foundation through the PNC Charitable Trust Grant Review Committee, Massey Charitable Trust and the Weiner Family Foundation. Additional support is provided by the Curtis & Joelle Krasik and Scott & Laurie Krasik After School Care Fund.
Many, many thanks to the Ladies Hospital Aid Society, which generously provides support for the JCC’s Clubhouse Afterschool Program and its innovative STEM program!
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