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Children and Teens

Children's Classes

Children can take classes at the JCC for enrichment and fun. Classes such as Red Cross Babysitting or First Aid for Children provide them with skills that they can take away and use in their daily lives.

 

  Creative Kids: Knitting 101
Monday, January 9 - Monday, March 19  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Tuesday, November 1  thru  Thursday, February 9

Receive a crash course in the basics of knitting and by the end of the session complete your own project. All materials are included so all we need is YOU!

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Taekwondo
Monday, January 9 - Wednesday, March 21  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 132   Non-Member Fee:$ 171
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Tuesday, November 1  thru  Wednesday, February 15

Staff from the Family Martial Arts Academy-Boltz's Taekwondo of Mendota Heights, work with participants to learn the basic disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and safe environment.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Taekwondo (Monday Only)
Monday, January 9 - Monday, March 19  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Tuesday, November 1  thru  Wednesday, February 15

Staff from the Family Martial Arts Academy-Boltz's Taekwondo of Mendota Heights, work with participants to learn the basic disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and safe environment.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Dance  -  Amy Lee
Tuesday, January 10 - Friday, March 23  •  3:15 PM  -  4:00 PM
Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88.00   Non-Member Fee:$ 114.00
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Thursday, December 15  thru  Thursday, February 9

Expose your child to the world of dance and movement. Miss Amy will teach basic dance moves and get the children moving in a creative way.

For more information please contact Lisa Rosenfield, Child Care Services Director at 651-255-4758    Email Lisa
  Dance and Movement
Tuesday, January 10 - Tuesday, March 20  •  4:45 PM  -  5:30 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88.00   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Tuesday, November 1  thru  Thursday, February 9

Learn dance moves and improve your rhythym, coordination and creativity in this active dance class. We are excited to have Amy Lee at the JCC to teach dance and build confidence in our kids. No previous dance experience needed.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Spanish
Wednesday, January 11 - Friday, March 23  •  3:15:00  -  4:00 PM
Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88.00   Non-Member Fee:$ 114.00
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Sunday, January 1  thru  Thursday, February 9

Hola Amigos! We make it fun to learn Spanish with a collection of games, songs, puppets and stories. This class will stimulate your child's language development and interest in Spanish.

For more information please contact Lisa Rosenfield, Childcare Services Director at 651-255-4758    Email Lisa
  Taekwondo (Wednesday Only)
Wednesday, January 11 - Wednesday, March 21  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Tuesday, November 1  thru  Wednesday, February 15

Staff from the Family Martial Arts Academy-Boltz's Taekwondo of Mendota Heights, work with participants to learn the basic disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and safe environment.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Creative Kids: Scrapbooking 101
Monday, March 26 - Monday, June 4  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Monday, March 19

Come document some of your favorite moments in a scrapbook that is all about YOU! Each week we will complete a page in your scrapbook by focusing on layout, journaling and adding fun personal touches. You bring the pictures and we’ll provide the rest!


For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Swim Sports
Monday, March 26 - Monday, June 4  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Monday, March 19

Dive into the JCC pool and explore the world of water sports. From classic pool games to water polo, we will have fun trying it all! Suit up and dive in for a super swim time!

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Taekwondo
Monday, March 26 - Wednesday, June 6  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 132   Non-Member Fee:$ 171
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Monday, March 19

Staff from the Family Martial Arts Academy-Boltz's Taekwondo of Mendota Heights, work with participants to learn the basic disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and safe environment.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Taekwondo (Monday Only)
Monday, March 26 - Monday, June 4  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Monday, March 19

Participants learn the basic disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and safe environment.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Outdoor and Indoor Gym Games
Tuesday, March 27 - Tuesday, June 5  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Thursday, March 22

Expose your child to a variety of games. Join us for indoor games such as basketball and Ga Ga and outdoor games such as powder puff football or a snow ball pitching contest. Each week participants will enjoy a different and exciting game that will keep them moving and having fun!

For more information please contact Ann Johnson, Director of Athletics and Aquatics at 651-255-4766    Email Ann
  Kid Cuisine: Fun with Fruits and Veggies
Wednesday, March 28 - Wednesday, June 6  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Wednesday, March 21

Fun with Fruits and Veggies- Fall in love with fruits and veggies in this fun cooking class. Enjoy tasting new things, learning about gardening and cooking colorful creations that will impress the family!
3/28: Gardening- fruits, veggies and herbs
4/4: Veggie Dippers and Kabobs
4/11: Fruit Kabobs
4/18: Veggie Soup
4/25: Fruit Preserves
5/2: Eggplant Parmigian
5/9: Fruit Smoothies
5/16: Stuffed Tomatoes or Peppers
5/23: Fruit Crepes
5/30: Garden completion
6/6: Fruit and Veggie Party

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Taekwondo (Wednesday Only)
Wednesday, March 28 - Wednesday, June 6  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Wednesday, March 21

Participants learn the basic disciplines of Taekwondo in a fun and safe environment.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Wallyball
Wednesday, March 28 - Wednesday, June 6  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88.00   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Friday, March 16

This fast-paced sport similar to volleyball, played on a four-walled court with a ball the same size but harder than a volleyball that is allowed to bounce once off the ceiling or once off the walls before being returned over the net. Drills and activities are progressively taught and reviewed in the following weeks.

For more information please contact Ann Johnson, Director of Athletics and Aquatics at 651-255-4766    Email Ann
  Cardio Tennis
Thursday, March 29 - Thursday, June 7  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88.00   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Friday, March 16

Cardio Tennis is Heart Pumping Fitness! This is a new, fun group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate high energy workout.

For more information please contact Ann Johnson, Director of Athletics and Aquatics at 651-255-4766    Email Ann
  Games Galore
Friday, March 30 - Friday, June 8  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk or Online  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Friday, March 23

Never have time for a full board game with friends? Relax and enjoy games new and old! From Pictionary to Blink, and many more in between, staff will teach and play by your side.

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany
  Swim Stars
Friday, March 30 - Friday, June 8  •  4:15 PM  -  5:00 PM
Grade(s):  K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Open to the Community  •  Member Fee:$ 88   Non-Member Fee:$ 114
Register at the Front Desk  From  Wednesday, February 1  thru  Friday, March 23

Come enjoy the fabulous JCC pool! Work on your strokes or just splash around with friends in this all-time favorite Friday activity!

For more information please contact Brittany Buchanan, Children's Coordinator at 651-255-4759    Email Brittany