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EARLY CHILDHOODSpaces are limited for the 2021/2022 schoolyear. Waitlist applications are alwayswelcome. For more information, pleasecontact Director Liza Baron atlbaron@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3530.ANNABELLE RUBINSTEIN EARLYCHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTERChildren grow and thrive in a program enriched withlanguage, reading, math, science, art, music andfun. We believe that discovery and play are youngchildren’s most important “work,” preparing them forthe academic and life challenges ahead.Our ApproachECDC’s approach to early learning is inspired by theideas and practices developed in Reggio Emilia, Italy,for the education of young children. This program—based on the principles of respect, responsibility andcommunity through exploration and discovery in asupportive and enriching environment—resonateswith the JCC mission. ECDC’s curriculum recognizeseach child’s voice and strives to provide a beautifulenvironment, small groups for children to do theirwork, and access to a wide variety of learningmaterials.Our Core Beliefs and Values Children are constructivist learners Early Childhood educators are professionals Our families are our partners Our environment is an inspiration for inquiryp Back to Contents15

EARLY CHILDHOODOur Educators Make the DifferenceOur talented and dedicated staff is committed toensuring each child’s happiness, safety and growth.It is our priority to employ experienced and creativestaff who meet our high standards and reflect ourvalue of lifelong learning. Our educators worktogether as a team to ensure all of our children arehighly engaged in the education process for ourschool.Skilled JCC specialists teach aquatics, physicaleducation, music, and Jewish and Israeli culture.Age Groups and SchedulesECDC is a year-round early learning center.We operate from 8 am-5 pm every weekday. Infants: ages 6 weeks through 14 months Tots: ages 12 months through 2 years Toddlers: 2-year-olds Preschoolers: 3- and 4-year-olds Pre-Kindergarten: 4- and 5-year-oldsp Back to Contents16

CLUBHOUSE AFTER SCHOOLFor more information on Clubhouse,J Days, Specialty Camps and all Children’sprogramming, contact Jamie Scott atjscott@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3520.Grades K-6 Monday-Friday 3-6 pmThrough June 16, 2022The Clubhouse after school program provides carefor children grades K-6 through fun and engagingactivities and homework support after a day of school.Our program is focused on ensuring the mental,physical and emotional well-being of children byproviding meaningful opportunities to engage withpeers and choose activities based on their owninterests.Activities include sports, STEM, arts & crafts, science,cooking, woodworking and more.*Clubs and programming for the 2021-2022 schoolyear follow COVID guidelines from national and localhealth authorities. Birthday Parties: ages 4-10Our staff enthusiastically lead birthday parties fromthe beginning to end! The price includes; papergoods, set-up and clean-up, decorations, birthdaycake, and staff supervision. The base price is for 15children. Each additional participant is 10. 350Birthday party themes include swimming, creativecooking, arts & crafts games galore, private movie,and more.p Back to Contents17

J DAYS FOR CHILDRENFor more information on Clubhouse,J Days, Specialty Camps and all Children’sprogramming, contact Jamie Scott atjscott@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3520.Grades PreK-69 am-4 pmJ Days are scheduled based on Pittsburgh PublicSchools closures. J Days are programmed with fieldtrips and in-house activities, such as swimming, gymtime, arts & crafts, and other fun activities.In-house J Days: 65 per day per childField Trip J Days: 75 per day per childWinter DatesMonday, December 27: Schenley Ice RinkTuesday, December 28: SkyZoneWednesday, December 29: Zone 28Thursday, December 30: (in-house) Wild Animal ShowBefore- and After-Care8-9 am: no charge4-6 pm: 15 (no charge for Clubhouse members) Snow J DaysWhen schools are closed because of the weather, weare open! Gym time, swim time, and more available ata moment’s notice.10 am-4 pm, 40 per day per childAfter-care: 4-6 pm, 15 (no charge for Clubhousemembers)p Back to Contents18

DAY CAMPFor more information contact Camp DirectorRachael Speck, rspeck@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3537.J&R DAY CAMPDates 2022Week 1June 27-July 1Week 2July 5-8Week 3July 11-15Week 4July 18-22Week 5July 25-29Week 6August 1-5Week 7August 8-12Week 8August 15-19Camp Rates 400 per week JCC members 210 per week Staff in Training rate 50 per week non-member add-on fee5% sibling discount 80 ECDC one-time discount*Must register for a minimum of 4 weeks ormore to receive any discountAfter-care4-6 pm 20 per day; 90 per weekJCCPGHDAYCAMPS.COMp Back to Contents19

DAY CAMPJ&R DAY CAMPVirtual Info Sessions Learn about the benefits of sending your child today camp Inquire about J&R Day Camp summer 2022 plansand a Covid-19 update See what sets J&R Day Camp apart from other daycamps Hear from Rachael Speck, J&R Day Camp Director,and meet other senior staffAll new and prospective families areencouraged to attend one session.Noon & 7:30 pm on:Wednesday, December 15Tuesday, January 11Thursday, February 10To register and receive Zoom links:Contact Camp Director Rachael Speck,rspeck@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3537.There is no obligation to register for camp at thesesessions.JCCPGHDAYCAMPS.COMp Back to Contents20

DAY CAMPFor more information contact Kathy Wayne,kwayne@jccpgh.org or 412-339-5414.PERFORMING ARTS CAMPPre-professional program for youngperformers: Rising Stars Grades 4-10This year’s musical production will be MATILDATHE MUSICAL JR.Hone your craft with theater professionals! Theatergames as well as drama and vocal exercises helpcampers learn to express themselves. Through thestudy of dance technique and choreography, camperslearn how to break down a complicated routine intomanageable steps. Campers work on music skills andmusical theater repertoire, which are showcased in afinal production.4-week day camp for summer 2022June 27-July 229 am - 3:30 pmSUPER SUNDAY SAMPLERCheck out and sample all of the specialtycamps we have to offer for summer 2022. Youare able to register for camp at the event!Sunday, February 27 1-3 pm in Robinson GymFor more information contact Jamie Scott,jscott@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3520.JCCPGHDAYCAMPS.COMp Back to Contents21

EMMA KAUFMANN CAMPEKC, the JCC’s premier overnight camp, nestled alongCheat Lake near Morgantown, West Virginia, providescountless opportunities for sports and recreationalactivities on land and water.EKC programs, with an emphasis on Jewish values,are for children entering grades 2 through 10.Activities include swimming, climbing tower, sports,waterskiing, cooking, theatre, music, canoeing, watersports, ceramics, arts & crafts, mountain biking,camping, horseback riding, dance, archery and more!Our program is designed to promote connections,values, growth and fun for everyone involved!For campers in grades 2-7, we offer 2-week optionsand for first-time campers in grades 2-6, we offer1-week options in addition to our full sessions.Dates and RatesEmma Kaufmann Camp RegistrationTo learn more, contactCamp Director Aaron Cantor412-339-5412 acantor@jccpgh.orgBe sure to ask about special pricing forfirst-time campers.p Back to Contents22

TEENS Moving TraditionsThis monthly program teaches young people thepower of community and the ability of Jewish wisdomand practice to foster personal expression andgrowth.Rosh Chodesh: girls grades 9-10Led by Sara Stock MayoShevet: boys grades 6-8Chris Herman, cherman@jccpgh.org, 412-339-5395 Teen Wellness Committee:grades 6-12Sarah Pesi, spesi@jccpgh.orgJoin the wellness committee to plan teen experiencesthat focus on wellness on The Second Floor. BBYO: grades 8-12Contact Erica Levin, elevin@bbyo.org or 412-600-3989BBYO is the leading pluralistic Jewish teen movementaspiring to involve Jewish teens in meaningful Jewishexperiences. Keystone Mountain Region is hometo several chapters located throughout the GreaterPittsburgh Area. We provide Jewish teens with a widerange of experiences, from dances, to communalShabbat celebrations, to weekend long retreatsALL planned by our teen leaders. Here in KeystoneMountain Region, we strive to provide our memberswith opportunities to develop leadership skills andpositively affect the community, the world, andthemselves.BBYO Peer Engagement InternshipChris Herman, cherman@jccpgh.org, 412-339-5395The Peer Engagement Internship is a 10-month paidinternship for teens through The Second Floor atthe JCC. Interns serve as connectors and builders ofJewish life in Pittsburgh.Interested students must be in grades 10-12 and overthe age of 16 to apply.p Back to Contents23

TEENS The Second Floor: Grades esecondfloorpghLocated upstairs in the Robinson building, The SecondFloor is excited to once again be open daily forteens to enjoy snacks and bottomless coffee, Netflix,PlayStation, great conversations, and more! J-Serve: grades 6-12Save the Date: April 3, 10 am-3 pmJ-Serve Steering Committee: grades 9-12Brenna Rosen, brosen@jccpgh.org, 412-339-5400J-Serve Pittsburgh is an annual day of service offeringa wide array of volunteer opportunities to participantsfrom all over the greater Pittsburgh area.Application for J-Serve Steering Committee opennow. Samuel M. Goldston Teen PhilanthropyProject: Grades 9-12Maria Carson, mcarson@jccpgh.org, 412-697-3233An immersive cohort experience where participantsexplore philanthropy as a Jewish concept under theumbrella of tikkun olam—world repair. Pittsburgh Diller Teen Fellows:grades 10-11Maria Carson, rghdillerteensinstagram.com/dillerpittsburghThe Pittsburgh Diller Teen Fellows program is apremiere leadership cohort experience for a selectgroup of Jewish participants from across Pittsburgh. Get Your Think On! J LineThis year J Line will take place at different pointsthroughout the year, with a focus on short, immersivelearning opportunities.Register for J Linep Back to Contents24

AGEWELL AT THE JCCPrograms Congregate MealsDelicious Kosher lunch for Allegheny County residentsage 60 who are registered with AgeWell at the JCC. Information & AssistanceQuestions? We have answers!Contact agold@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3528 Transportation ServicesOPT, ACCESS, and Elder Express transportation Voter RegistrationRegistration forms available through AgeWell at theJCC. Legal ServicesContact Darlene Cridlin, LCSW at 412-697-3517for information. CheckMates Calls & Volunteer OpportunitiesCall Amy Gold at 412-697-3528. Virtual Senior AcademyOngoing VSA Classess: Social Justice Art and Quarantine Stories Nutrition & You Coffee Connect Computer Literacy Intergenerational Conversations OrigamiContact Maddie Barnes for more information atmbarnes@jccpgh.org or call 412-697-1186.virtualsenioracademy.orgRegistration for Senior Center activitiesand services must be completed in Room201 by appointment, or over the phone.Bring a photo ID with your date of birthand proof of Allegheny County residency.For more info, contact Darlene Cridlindcridlin@jccpgh.org or 412-697-3517.p Back to Contents25

AMERICAN JEWISH MUSEUM Art for AugustDecember 20, 2021-January 30, 2022Art for August celebrates the birthday of AugustWilson, the Pulitzer Prizewinning playwright whoset many of his plays in Pittsburgh’s Hill District, andsupports local artists inspired by his legacy, his frankperspectives on racism, and his complex love-haterelationship to this city.The American Jewish Museum proudly presentsthe work of the artists included in this travelingexhibition, whose work explores August Wilson’senduring influence. Artists include Donna Bundy,Corey Carrington, Marlon Gist, Brandon Jennings,Charlotte Ka, LaVerne Kemp, Dominick McDuffie,Jasmynie E. Miller, Carlos F. Peterson and David Pohl. The Ground on Which We Stand:August Wilson’s Pittsburgh and BeyondJoin American Jewish Museum Director Melissa Hillerand Rabbi Ron Symons on Virtual Senior Academy forthis four-session exploration of values and lessons ofAugust’s Pittsburgh that resonate today.The series will include conversations with expertsand artists involved in the American Jewish Museumexhibit, Art for August.10:30 - 11:30 am January 6, 13, 20, 27Register for free through the Virtual SeniorAcademyp Back to Contents26

JEWISH LIFE It’s a Beautiful Shabbat in TheNeighborhood (virtual)Join Rabbi Ron Symons and our neighborhood guestsin lighting Shabbat candles, raising a glass of wineand breaking bread in celebration of Shabbat. Ronand guests will help us enter Shabbat while reflectingon pressing issues of the week through a Jewishvalues lens.Every Friday beginning at Noon(

SQUIRREL HILL JCC WINTER/SPRING PROGRAM GUIDE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES & PROGRAMS: jccpgh.force.com Questions: registration@jccpgh.org 412-339-5432 OPERATING HOURS Monday through Thursday 6 am-8 pm Friday 6 am-6 pm Saturday and Sunday 8 am-5 pm CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE JCC'S VACCINE MANDATE Masks Required Indoors