ONGOING:
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
Pickups 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
Mini Music Makers. Introduce your child to the wide and wonderful world of music through MIM’s early childhood music and movement courses. Explore music from around the globe with your children while singing, dancing and playing instruments. Designed for children and caregivers, each four-week session explores a new musical culture in engaging ways. Motor, pre-language and musical skills are developed simultaneously, while children actively participate in the music making. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays in October. Tickets: $12 per class or $40 for four. See MIM.org for class times listed by age. MIM, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. Reservations required. Contact Katherine Palmer at programs@MIM.org or 480-245-6962 for questions.
Oct. 5
PARDES School’s Out Day. Valley of the Sun JCC. When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Activities include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Fees vary. For more information, contact 480-483-7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Oct. 12-16
J Camp/Fun Days – Fall Break at Valley of the Sun JCC. J Camp is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends during fall break. Activities include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Fees vary. For more information, contact 480-483-7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Oct. 17
Kids Night Out at Valley of the Sun JCC. The J’s fun-filled kids’ nights allow parents to enjoy special time while their children have fun with friends enjoying dinner, games, a movie and build-your-own sundaes. Grades K-5. 6-10 pm. 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale. Members: $20; Nonmembers: $30. For more information, contact 480-483-7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.
Oct. 17, 18
Family Weekend: Music in Disguise. Discover the what, why and where of the outrageous, beautiful and (sometimes) scary outfits at MIM – all through the instruments and music of the world! Wear your favorite (weaponless) costume; play a game of matching examples of traditional dress, masks, regalia and ceremonial costumes with musical instruments; make a costume accessory; and see some special attire in action. 9 am-5 pm. Activities and performances included with paid museum admission. MIM, 4725 E Mayo Blvd., Phoenix. 480-478-6000 or MIM.org
Oct. 30
Paradise Valley School’s Out Day at Valley of the Sun JCC. When school is out, Club J is a safe and fun place for your child to spend an enriching time with friends. Activities include enrichment classes, sports, art, games and more! 12701 N Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale.
Fees vary. For more information, contact 480-483-7121 ext. 1275 or youth@vosjcc.org.
