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 those in K-8. Transportation from nearby schools available. Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 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 Jewish Community Center, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Contact Jeff at 480-897-0588 or [email protected], evjcc.org.
J-Care After-School Program at the Tucson JCC
Includes a variety of activities, Homework Hangout (help from education specialists), arts, sports or teens can hang in the Youth Lounge. Bus transportation from schools available for K-12. Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Contact Scott at 520-299-3000 ext. 192 or [email protected], tucsonjcc.org.
MAY 6
Tot Shabbat at 5:45-7:15 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Special Kabbalat Shabbat Service for young families to welcome the Sabbath with stories and songs, followed by kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. $25 per family (2 adults and up to 4 children). Additional adults $10 per person. RSVP by
May 2 to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or [email protected].
May 7, 11 & 31
Phoenix Children’s Chorus Auditions at the Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N 3rd St., Phoenix. 9 am May 7, 6 pm May 11, and 5 pm May 31. Open to boys and girls in grades 1-11. Auditions are free; schedule at pcchorus.org.
MAY 14
Parents Night Out gives parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved break! Experienced JCC staff lead games, crafts and more. Separate movies for younger and older children. 6-11 pm. $25 for first child, $15 for sibling. Non-members welcome. East Valley JCC, 908 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Contact Jeff Hast at 480-897-0588 or [email protected].
MAY 15
Kids in the Kitchen for children in grades 1-6 to experience the joy of kosher cooking. Noon-2 pm at Chabad of the East Valley, 875 N McClintock Dr., Chandler. $12/per class, RSVP to chabadcenter.com.
Yom Huledet L’Yisrael. See page??.
MAY 20
Family Shabbat Israel Night 5:45-8:30 pm at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. Share an interactive and upbeat Shabbat celebration for families, followed by an Israeli-style dinner, Israeli dancing and Israeli trivia bowl. Join us and make friends, build community, learn about Judaism, and have fun! $25 per family (two adults and up to 4 children); adults (13+) $10 per person. RSVP by May 16 to Kim, 520-745-5550 ext. 224 or [email protected].
MAY 23-27
Camp J Pre Camps – H2Oasis for kids in grades K-6 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Groups will be split by age and spend time in the swimming pool learning proper stroke techniques, water safety skills, water games and more. $47/day member, $67/day non-member. 520-299-3000 ext.160 or [email protected].
Camp J Pre Camps – Parkour by Playformance at the J for kids in grades 2-6 at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson. Camp builds strength and character through efficiency of movement – getting from point A to point B in the most efficient way possible. $54/day member, $75/day non-member. 520-299-3000 ext.160 or [email protected].
