ONGOING:
Club J at the Valley of the Sun JCC
Provides after school programming ranging from sports to cooking and crafts to Israeli culture and more for grades K-8. Transportation from nearby schools is available. Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 480-634-4949 or [email protected], vosjcc.org
J Care at the East Valley JCC
Parent drop-off or bus transportation from area schools for grades K-7. Includes homework club, cooking, Israeli culture, dance, sports, gymnastics and more. Early pick-ups from Kyrene schools on Wednesday early dismissals. East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Jeff at 480-897-0588 or [email protected], evjcc.org
J-Care Afterschool Program at the Tucson JCC
Includes a variety of activities, Homework Hangout program (help from education specialists), arts, sports or teens can hang in the Youth Lounge. Bus transportation from schools available for grades K-12. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Scott at 520-299-3000 ext. 192 or [email protected], tucsonjcc.org
April 1 & April 25-28
Spring Break School Days Out at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Daily field trips, lunch options, sports, activities and more for grades K-9. 9 am-4 pm; pre/post care for grades K-5. Members: $44-$49/day; Nonmembers: $55-$60/day. Aimee at 520-299-3000 ext. 256 or [email protected]
April 3
Open House and One Day Sale at The J’s Early Childhood Education Program, 3800 E River Road, Tucson.. Learn about the emergent curriculum for ages 6 weeks-preK and features including temperature-controlled playspace, newly renovated classrooms, splash park and more. 11 am-3 pm; plus Science Sunday 2-4 pm. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org
Family Yoga & PJ Library Story Time. 12:30-1:30 pm at Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Age-appropriate yoga poses, animated breathing and soothing techniques for adults and children ages 5 and up. Storytime immediately follows. 480-483-7121 ext. 1281 or [email protected]
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Festival at Tucson Hebrew Academy, 3888 E River Road, from 10 am – 3 pm. Family friendly and open to all.
April 5, 12 & 19
Parent-Tot Class at CAI for ages 9 to 24 months and their parent(s). Participants sign songs, make art projects, read stories, have a snack and share parenting advice. Free. 9-11 am at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson. 520-745-5550 or [email protected]
April 9
Parent’s Night Out Parents can enjoy a night off while the J-Care staff provides a fun evening for children grades preK-5. Includes special-themed programs, dinner, snack, games, a movie and more! 48-hour advance reservation required. 6-10 pm at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road in Tucson. Members: first child $20, each additional sibling $15; nonmembers: first child $25, each additional sibling $20. Aimee at 520-299-3000 ext. 256 or [email protected]
April 10
J Family Outreach Picnic – Northwest Fun in the Sun Day at Riverfront Park, 551 N Lambert Place, Oro Valley. Food trucks, bingo, activities for kids, friendship and an optional 1 mile walk benefiting a summer camp scholarship for a northwest child. 1-4 pm. Free. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org
April 15
Tucson J’s Annual Chocolate Seder. See page 78.
April 16
Kids Night Out – Pancakes & PJs for grades K-5 at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. 6-11 pm or overnight with pick-up at 8 am Sunday. Parents can enjoy a night out while their children have fun. Pillowcase decorating, breakfast for dinner, bedtime story writing and the movie “Monsters, Inc.” Members: $25; nonmembers: $35. 480-634-4949 or [email protected]
Parents Night Out gives parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved break! Experienced JCC staff leads games, crafts and more. Separate movies for younger and older children. 6-11 pm. $25 for first child, $15 for sibling. Nonmembers welcome. East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Jeff at 480-897-0588 or [email protected]
April 17
Tucson Family Tri. See page 88.
J-Serve Day for children in grades 6-12. Jewish teens from around the world will come together to serve their communities and make a difference. jserve.org
Passover Family Workshop and Chocolate Seder. 9 am-noon at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson. Learn about the messages of Passover through activities, foods and a decadent chocolate seder. Free, but RSVP needed by April 12. Rabbi Ruven Barkan. 520-745-5550 ext. 227 or [email protected]
USY “Step-Up” Day at CAI for all kids in grades 3-12 at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E Fifth St., Tucson. Learn about CAI’s exciting youth programs. Whether USY is new to you or you’re in Kadima moving to Junior USY, or Junior USY moving to Senior USY, this is going to be fun! Noon-2 pm. Free, but RSVP to Rabbi Ruven Barkan by April 14. 520-745-5550 ext. 227 or [email protected]
April 22-29
School’s Out Days @ The J for grades K-8. Features activities, sports, art, games and more. 8:30 am-3:30 pm; extended am and pm times available. $45-$65 (depending on membership). Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. 480-634-4949 or [email protected]
