JCC-Youth Programs

Pre-TEENS Gr. 4-7

Programs | Camp | Out of School Care

SNAP Saturday Night Adventures for Pre-teens!

Saturdays | 6:30-10:00pm

Dec 11, 2010- Laser Tag
M$36/N$40 A3208

Jan 22 , 2011 – Movie at the Pool
Do you ever think: “I wish I could be watching a movie right now, but also having fun in a pool?” Well, thanks to the JCC S.N.A.P now you can! So come down for a night of fun times in the pool while watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians, in the same pool it was filmed!
Pizza and snacks included!
M$10/N$15 B3206

Feb 19 – Skating at the Oval
Come on down and join the fun with your friends! Feel free to bring own skates. Snack included.
M$36/N$40 B3207

Mar 12 – Improv Night
What’s the funniest type of comedy? The unrehearsed type! Come down to the J for a night of hilarious Improv! Followed by a workshop so you can learn some of the best tricks!
M$10/N$15 B3208

*Events subject to change

Photography NEW
Gr 3-6
Learn new ways to "see" through exposure to the history of photography, daily group assignments, discussions, and creating a personal photo essay. Learn from the masters and from each other as you discover what images intrigue, delight, and move you. Study and experiment with Portrait, Nature & Photojournalistic photography. No previous experience required. Please bring a camera, preferably with variable settings, and the camera manual. Instructor: Rachel Lando
Th 4:00-5:00pm B3211
Feb 11–Mar 18 (6 classes)
M$75/N$90

Kids Can Cook! Advanced
For those who have passed the Kids Can Cook! beginners class. Learn Independent cooking and baking skills in a more hands on approach to cooking. All recipes are nut free and kosher. Instructor: Chef Hilit Nurick
Tu 5:00-6:00pm B3205
Jan 11–Mar 15 (10 classes)
M$150/N$180

Babysitting / Home Alone Skills
Taught by Community Care First Aid, this course is for babysitters (11 years old) and for those wanting to learn some skills to be more comfortable staying home alone. NOTE: The lunch break is unsupervised; we encourage all participants to stay in the JCC during this time. Attendance is taken at the beginning of class and after lunch to ensure all participants are present. A note is required for kids to leave at lunch time.
We Jan 19 10am-4pm B3203
Su Feb 20 10am-4pm B3204
M$50/N$65 per session

Sports

Karate
Gr 4-7
Instructor: Paul Hucul
Mo 6:30-7:30pm B3200
Jan 10–Mar 14 (10 classes)
M$100/N$125
Th 6:30-7:30pm B3201
Jan 13–Mar 17 (10 classes)
M$100/N$125
10% off if registered for both days

Floor Hockey League
Gr 3-7
Join our expanding league! Scorekeeping, Online Stats, Playoffs, Medals for the Winning team and a chance to hoist the cup!
Instructors: Ben Horev, Zev Dayan & Josh Ragosin.
Tu 3:45-5:00pm B3210
Jan 11–Mar 15 (10 classes)
M$90/N$110

Fencing
Age 9-13
Fencing is a unique form of exercise that focuses on coordination, speed endurance and plenty of footwork. Coach: Dan Kamin
Location: Gym West
Beginners
Th 6:30-7:30pm 8721
Jan 13-Mar 17 (10 classes)
M$80/N$100 +HST
Intermediate (age 11+)
Th 7:35-9:00pm 8723
Jan 13-Mar 17 (10 classes)
M$100/N$125 +HST

Sundays 3:00pm - EIDAN
Gr 3-6
Join us for group games, Jewish holiday activities, sports, drama, outings, swimming and more.
Please contact Ben Horev: 604-257-5111 ext 207; ben@jccgv.bc.ca.
Su 3:00–5:00pm 3701
until June 5, 2011; No sessions: March 20, 27, April 24
$100.00

EIDAN MADRICHIM:

Gilad Moyal moved here from Israel after finishing his army service. He has been involved with youth programs in Israel and spent past summer in Atlanta working at a Jewish Summer Camp. Gilad looks forward to teaching the kids about Israel and Judaism.

Rachelle Kirsch was born and raised in Mexico. She was part of the youth movement “Beyahad” since the age of 12. Rachelle is excited to be working with Eidan and is eager to share her knowledge.

Caroline Polyakov was the Student Council President at King David, has volunteered at the JCC and spent several summers at Camp Miriam. She is excited to work with her first youth group and learn from the kids as much as she hopes to teach them.

Scholarships for new immigrants available through the generosity of the Dorothea Gould Foundation of Switzerland.