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 program (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.
Through Jan. 9
Winter Camp Rimon at the East Valley Jewish Community Center, 980 N Alma School Road, Chandler. Field trips, themed activities, sports, art projects, cooking, science and more. 9 am-3:30 pm; extended hours available. Daily and weekly pricing. 480-897-0588 or evjcc.org.
Jan. 2-6 & 16
Fit-N-Fun Day Camp at Xtreme Gymnastics, 15821 N 79th St. #3, Scottsdale from 9 am-3 pm; extended hours available. Gymnastics, trampoline, group challenge activities, obstacle courses, team sports, inflatables and more. For ages 3-12. Half- and full-day options. $49-62 daily rate; $199-$256 weekly rate. Reservations required. 480-596-3543 or [email protected].
Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Mommy & Me Rock Shabbat at Temple Kol Ami Early Childhood Center, 15030 N 64th St., Scottsdale from 9-10:30 am. Teacher-led class for moms and their children ages infant to 2 years. Moms connect and share experiences while their children learn and grow. Classes are just $5 per class (or $35 for a 10-class pass) for Temple Kol Ami members. Non-members pay $10 per class (or $75 for a 10- class pass). For registration or information contact 480-951-5825 or [email protected].
Jan. 9
J Afterschool Enrichment Registration Open at the Valley of the Sun Jewish Community Center, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale at 10 am. Sign up your child today for programs in art, cooking, karate, sports, science and LEGO engineering and robotics. Limited spots available. 480-634-4949 or [email protected].
Jan. 9, 16, 23 & 30
Parent-Tot Class for ages up 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 5th St., Tucson. 520-745-5550 ext. 229 or [email protected].
Jan. 11
College Readiness Workshop at the Tucson Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson at 6:30 pm. Learn how to choose a college that’s right for you, scholarship and financial aid tips, essay writing tips and how to make the transition to college. Free. 520-299-3000 or tucsonjcc.org.
CAI Kindergarten Open House for the 2017-18 school year at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from 7-8 pm. Meet Director Lynn Falkow-Strauss and classrrom teacher Ronnie Miller to learn about the coming year and curriculum. Free. 520-745-5550 ext. 229 or caiaz.org.
Jan. 14
K’Ton Time at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson from 10:30-11 am. This fun & lively 20-minute service led by Gabby Erbst includes songs, prayers, stories & games; playground time for kids & schmoozing time for parents; kid-friendly kiddush. Geared to families with kids ages 1 to 6, but every family is welcome! 520-745-5550 or [email protected].
Parent’s Night Out at Xtreme Gymnastics, 15821 N 79th St. #3, Scottsdale from 6-10 pm. Leave your kids for a fun-filled Saturday evening of gymnastics fun, games and group activities while you go out and have a lively time of your own! For ages 3-12; open to non-members. $24/individual, $58/family. Reservations required. 480-596-3543 or [email protected].
Jan. 18-Feb. 8
Parenting with Love and Logic Techniques at Congregation Anshei Israel, 5550 E 5th St., Tucson. A four-week parenting course that combines the Parenting with Love and Logic Program with other well-known methods of empowering parents to create strategies that work for each individual. 6:30-8:30 pm. $88 for four-week course. 520-404-9300 or [email protected].
Jan. 20
Family Shabbat Dinner at Temple Emanu-El, 225 N Country Club Road, Tucson from 5:30-8 pm. Shabbat dinner at 5:30 pm of kosher chicken and sides (vegetarian upon request). Then an energetic, musical Shabbat service for the whole family at 6:30 pm, followed by dessert oneg. All are welcome; please RSVP for the dinner. Diner is $12/adults, under 13 free. 520-327-4501 or [email protected].
Jan. 22
Bike-a-Thon presented by Yeshiva High School of Arizona at Mountain View Park 8625 E Mountain View Road, Scottsdale. Rides range from 2 ½ to 35 miles and start at 10 am. All riders receive a Bike-a-thon T-shirt. Register at azyeshiva.org.
