Registration Now Open for Club J at the MJCCA, Offering an After-School Experience for Pre-K through 5th Grade
Children can take part in After-School Community Service Projects, Cultural & Academic Activities, and Sports & Physical Activities
The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA), announces registration is now open for Club J, its after-school experience. For the 2018-2019 school year (August 6, 2018 – May 20, 2019; Monday-Friday, 2:30-6:00 pm), children ages Pre-K – 5th grade can enjoy a safe, planned afternoon filled with supervised homework help, counselor-led activities, and outlets for physical activity. Club J is located at the beautiful 52-acre MJCCA (5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody). For information about registration and rates, contact Club J at 678.812.3761, or visit atlantajcc.org/afterschool.
“Kids from ten local schools can’t wait to come to Club J and see their after-school friends,” said Club J Director Jodi Sonenshine. “Club J participants enjoy the meaningful community service projects, physical and cultural activities, and working with Club J staff on their homework. It’s a win-win-win for kids, parents, and the community-at-large.”
“We welcome prospective families to come and tour our campus, and experience our recreational programs,” continued Jodi. “Club J is designed to provide a high-quality, enriching after-school environment.”
Club J Activities:
Community service projects include:
- Making sandwiches for the homeless;
- Writing letters to our soldiers;
- Visiting the residents at the Berman Commons and singing, playing, and spending time with them;
- Reading to the MJCCA’s Weinstein School pre-k children once a week as part of our ‘Snacks and Stories’ program;
- Making meals for the South Atlanta Youth Group; and more.
Cultural and academic activities include:
- Arts & crafts;
- Computers;
- Science discovery;
- Homework Hour;
Physical activities include:
- Basketball;
- Soccer;
- Flag football;
- Gaga;
- Relay races;
- Swimming;
- Ropes Course;
- Rock Climbing;
- Yoga.
Club J Program Highlights
- Choose from 3-5 days per week;
- Homework support in small groups guided by Club J staff;
- Transportation provided from the schools listed below;
- Healthy snack options provided daily;
- Licensed by Bright from the Start;
- Club J is located at the MJCCA’s Zaban Park facility, complete with swimming pools, sports and fitness facilities, gymnastics center, walking trails, and lake.
Transportation
Club J provides private buses supervised by Club J staff. Transportation is provided from the following schools:
- Atlanta Jewish Academy;
- Austin Elementary School;
- Chesnut Charter School;
- Davis Academy;
- Dunwoody Elementary;
- The Epstein School
- Kingsley Elementary School;
- The Epstein School;
- Peachtree Middle School;
- Vanderlyn Elementary School.
Additional benefit to Club J Participants
Club J participants have access to other MJCCA programs, including: Cooking, Dance, Drama, Fitness, Gymnastics, and Tennis. There is an additional fee for these programs.
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Registration and Fee Information
For more information, contact Club J at 678.812.3761, or visit atlantajcc.org/afterschool.
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