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-5. Transportation from nearby schools available. 12701 N Scottsdale Road. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org, vosjcc.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. 3800 E River Road in Tucson. Contact Scott at 520-299-3000 ext. 192 or szorn@tucsonjcc.org, tucsonjcc.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. 908 N Alma School Road in Chandler. Contact Jeff at 480-897-0588 or hastj@evjcc.org, evjcc.org
MIMKids
Students in the Junior Museum Guide Program 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: String Break March 5 and 6. For grades 6-12. $40 for 4 classes: Feb. 6, 13, 20 and 27 at 3:30-5 pm.
Classes for children from birth to 5 years begin Feb. 3 and are held on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and for kids 6-10 on Saturdays; times vary. Musical Instrument Museum, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. $12 per class, or 4 for $40; reservations required. Contact Katherine Palmer at 480-245-6962 or katherine.palmer@mim.org
FEB. 13
Parents Night Out from 6 to 10 pm allows parents to 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. Tucson JCC, 3800 E River Road in Tucson. JCC members: first child $20, each additional sibling $15; Non JCC members: first child $25, each additional sibling $20. Contact Aimee at 520-299-3000 ext. 256 or agillard@tucsonjcc.org
FEB. 15
School’s Out at the Valley of the Sun JCC 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). 12701 N Scottsdale Road. 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org
FEB. 20
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 in Chandler. Contact Jeff at 480-897-0588 or hastj@evjcc.org
FEB. 25 & 26
Rodeo Break School Day Out with the Tucson JCC for grades K-6. On Thursday, start with a hike and then head to the Rooster Cogburn Ostrich Ranch to interact with goats, deer, lorikeets and ostriches. On Friday, enjoy Rockin’ Star Ranch’s petting zoo, carnival rides and games. Please bring a meat-free sack lunch for both days. Members: $44; Nonmembers: $55; additional fee of $5 if not reserved 24 hours in advance. Field trips leave at 9:30 am from 3800 E River Road in Tucson. Contact Aimee at 520-299-3000 ext. 256 or agillard@tucsonjcc.org
FEB. 27
Kids Night Out – Luau, 6-11 pm or overnight (with 8 am Sunday pick-up) at the Valley of the Sun JCC, 12701 N Scottsdale Road. Parents can enjoy a night out while their children make leis, have a limbo contest, enjoy coconut ice cream, watch “Lilo & Stich” and more. Grades preK-5. Members: $25; Nonmembers: $30. Contact 480-634-4949 or youth@vosjcc.org.
