ON-GOING:
Club J at the Valley of the Sun JCC
Provides afterschool programming ranging from sports to cooking and crafts to Israeli culture and more for those in K-8. Transportation from nearby schools available. 12701 N Scottsdale Road. 480-483-7121 ext. 1275, vosjcc.org
J-Care Afterschool Program at the Tucson JCC
Includes a variety of activities, help with homework or teens can hang in the Youth lounge. Bus transportation from schools available for K-12. 3800 E River Road, 520-299-3000, jzorn@tucsonjcc.org, tucsonjcc.org
J-Care at the J – East Valley JCC
Pick-ups from area schools for grades K-6. Includes homework club, cooking, Israeli culture, dance, sports and much more. Early pickups from Kyrene on Wednesday early dismissals. EVJCC, 908 N Alma School Road in Chandler. 480-897-0588 or hastj@evjcc.org, evjcc.org
MIMKids
New this year at the Musical Instrument Museum is the Junior Museum Guide Program. Students will learn about cultures from around the world, participate in music making, and discover the wide world of music. Junior Guides will train to lead tours while exploring MIM’s unique galleries and exhibits. Participants who complete all four classes will have the opportunity to lead group tours for Family Weekend on Oct. 17 and 18. For grades 6-12, $40 for 4 classes:
Sept. 19 and 26; Oct. 3 and 10 at 3:30-5 pm.
Returning classes for children from birth to 5 years begin Sept. 2 and are on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and for kids 6-10 on Saturdays; times vary MIM, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $12 per class, or 4 for $40. Reservations required: Katherine Palmer at 480-245-6962 or programs@MIM.org
SEPT. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Shabbat and Me: A free Shabbat enrichment program with singing, storytelling, crafts plus blessings with challah and grape juice. All ages welcome. Fridays 10-11 am at the Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road. Sept 4: Shabbat Candle Holders; Sept 11: Apples and Honey serving dish; Sept. 18: Shabbat on the Go at Ben’s Bells at Main Gate Square; Sept. 25: Sukkot fall mobile. Contact Julie Zorn at 520-299-3000 ext. 236 or jzorn@tucsonjcc.org
SEPT. 16
Auditions for Alice in Wonderland, Jr. at the Ina Levine Jewish Community Campus, 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Sponsored by Arts and Sol Performing Arts Program.
K-3 grades at 4-6 pm; 4-10 grades at 6-8:30 pm. Rehearsals are weekly on Wednesdays. Performances Jan. 21-24. Contact 480-540-9208 or renee@artsandsolprogram.com
SEPT. 19
Kids’ Night Out, 6-10 pm at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. The J’s fun-filled kids’ night out allows parents to enjoy special time while their children have a fun evening with friends enjoying dinner, games, a movie and build-your-own sundaes. Grades K-5. Members: $20; Nonmembers: $30. Contact 480-483-7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Parents’ Night Out: Parents can relax and enjoy a night off while the J-Care staff provides a fun themed evening for children grades PreK-5. Includes special-themed programs, dinner, snack, games, a movie and more! 48-hour advance reservation required. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road in Tucson. JCC members: first child $20, each additional sibling $15; NonJCC members: first child $25, each additional sibling $20. Contact Aimee at 520-299-3000 ext. 256 or agillard@tucsonjcc.org.
Parents’ Night Out: Parents Night Out at the East Valley JCC gives parents the opportunity to take a well-deserved break! With our experienced staff, parents feel confident that their kids will have a great time in a safe and fun environment. Includes games, crafts and a variety of activities. 6-11 pm. $25 for first child, $15 for sibling. Nonmembers welcome. EVJCC, 908 Alma School Road in Chandler. Contact 480-897-0588 or bayers@evjcc.org
