Talking Without Voices: Sign Language for Babies and Toddlers
FREE sample class this Wednesday, January 18th at 11am!
RSVP- tcogan@jccottawa.com
FREE sample class this Wednesday, January 18th at 11am!
RSVP- tcogan@jccottawa.com
Sign up for Fitmom and Baby. www.fitmomcanada.com/ottawa
Classes are on Tuesday from 2-3 pm.
Great new program at the JCC this winter. Our instructor Nikki is a certified Early Childhood Educator as well as an extremely experienced dance instructor. She know exactly what to do to get your kids involved in music and movement.
The PJ Library Launch will be a great time! With a birthday party to celebrate the world, two story readings (at 9:15 and 10am), crafts, sncks and movie time with Shalom Sesame (The Sticky Shofar), who could ask for a more?
For SJCC members, fall/ winter program registration opens today. Non-members can register next Monday, Auguest 29th. Programs that offer registration outside of the SJCC, such as Monkey Rock Music and FITMom, registration is open to all now! The Family Life Centre has a great lineup for the upcoming year. If you have any questions about the programs being offered, please ask away. You can email me directly at tcogan@jccottawa.com. Looking forward to an awesome year with you and your little people!
August 11th is the big day when the Fall/Winter 2011-2012 program guide becomes available in print at the SJCC and online @ www.jccottawa.com. There is a great line up of programs for babies and young children ages newborn to five. We have several drop-in programs if that is what best suits your style (fear of commitment!) or classes that you can register for by the session.
Please be sure to keep an eye out for more information on our Parents Parlour. The first "parents only" evening will be on November 8th. The topic for that evening will determined shorlty and then topics for future meetings will be discussed on November 8th. We are really looking forward to bring adults together to connect with and support one another and find humour in some of the tougher moments of parenting. Feel free to get in touch with me and ask any questions (tcogan@jccottawa.com).
For tickets ($18) call 613-798-9818 ext.280 or email tcogan@jccottawa.com
FAMILY LIFE CENTRE
The Family Life Centre is a new initiative from the Soloway JCC designed to provide young families with a holistic approach to child care through parenting workshops and support as well as interactive classes for parents and children. The Family Life Centre provides a friendly place where families can play and learn together.
MOTORIN’ MUNCHKINS
Run, jump, bounce, roll, climb and have a great time.
Monday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Drop-in • Program is ongoing
Age: 5 and under
Soloway JCC gym - All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Free for members / $5 NM
$20 pass for 5 weeks
No classes when the building is closed.
MONKEY ROCK MUSIC
Does your child rock? Then Monkey Rock Music is a must! During this 40-minute musical experience, you and your child will explore music and movement in a stimulating and fun atmosphere. Your child will develop a love of creating and experiencing music that will last a lifetime.
Tuesday
9:30 am - 10:10 am (1-2 years)
10:15 am - 10:55 am (2-4 years)
11:00 am – 11:40 am (0-1 years)
11:45 am – 12:25 pm (TBD based on interest)
All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
April 5 – June 21 (10 weeks)
$ 120
Please register at www.monkeyrockmusic.com
BABY SENSORY
You and your baby will explore different sensory activities designed to support your baby’s sensory development every week. Classes include fibre optic light shows, bubbles, bells, musical fun, baby signing, puppet shows, amazing light balls and so much more.
March 3 – May 12 (10 weeks - no class March 17)
Thursday
Class 1: 9 – 10am (registration still open for this class!)
Class 2: 10:30 – 11:30am
Age: up to 13 months
Please register with Clarissa at 613-424-4710 x 1 or Ottawa@babysensory.ca
FITMOM and Baby
One of the most popular FITMOM classes. This beginner to athlete program is modified to meet your fitness level. Whether in a baby carrier or lying next to you, your baby will participate in the class and provide progressive resistance to help you get lean and strong. Babies from 4 weeks to 6 1/2 months are safest in a front carrier, while older babies are best suited to a back carrier.
Session : March 29 – June 14 (12 weeks)
Tuesday 2:00-3:00pm $180.00 + HST
Please register at www.fitmomcanada.com/ottawa
PLAYGROUP
Drop-in playgroup is a great opportunity for parents and kids to relax and make new friends. Enjoy our comfortable space for the babies to explore as well as plenty of room for toddlers to move and play with new toys. The added bonus is you don’t have to clean up!
Babies and toddlers welcome! No cost.
Session : Program is ongoing
No class when the building is closed.
Wednesday 9 – 11:30 am
SPORTBALL
SPORTBALL JUNIOR (16-24 MONTHS)
Children and parents participate in sports, creative games, songs, bubble time and more! Although these programs focus more on exploration, children will be introduced to a different sport each week. Sports include hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball and golf.
Parents are encouraged to participate with their child and challenge them according to their skill level.
All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
Session : March 23 – June 1 (10 weeks – no class April 20)
Wednesday 9:15 am – 10:00 am
$175
PARENT & CHILD SPORTBALL (2 - 3 YEARS)
This 45 minute program guides parents and their children through the introductory skills of 7 different ball sports. Parents are instructed on how to correctly assist their children in learning the skills of hockey, soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, volleyball and golf. All programs are non-competitive and focus on building confidence.
Session : March 23 – June 1 (10 weeks – no class April 20)
Wednesday 10 am – 10:45 am
$175
Session : April 3 – June 5 (10 weeks)
Sunday 10:15 – 11:00 am
$175
MULTI-SPORT (3-5 years)
Multi-Sport programs focus on skill development in 7 popular sports: Soccer, Hockey, Baseball, Basketball, Tennis, Volleyball, and Golf. Participants learn, rehearse, and refine sports skills in a positive, encouraging, and non-competitive atmosphere.
Session : April 3 – June 5 (10 weeks)
Sunday 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
$175
ALL MY SENSES
Gooey, squishy and mushy – we love this kind of fun! Join us for a super sensory experience and creative good time. Bring your lunch and enjoy eating with your friends after you play.
Session March 24 – June 2 (10 weeks)
Thursday 11:15am – 12:30pm
$100
SHABBAT SHALOM
Welcome the Sabbath with your child as they learn all about Shabbat and other holidays through crafts, songs, stories and games. Join Bracha Bear for a Shabbat Party and help foster a true love for the holiday in your child’s heart.
Drop-in program
Friday 9:30 am – 11:00 am Soloway JCC Social Hall A
Instructor: Jenny Shinder Age: 5 and under
All children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult.
$5 per family
$20 pass for 5 weeks.
PARENTING PARLOUR GROUPS
The Soloway JCC Family Life Centre is excited to introduce parenting parlour groups. These groups provide the opportunity for parents to get together in an informal setting to share the joys and challenges of parenthood.
Parents will join a group based on the age(s) of their child(ren). Together with a facilitator, topics for meetings will be determined. Potential topics include handling stress, power struggles and positive discipline.
To join a group, or for more information, contact tcogan@jccottawa.com or 613-798-9818 ext. 294.
We are all set for winter registration with a great line up of programs. Look on the left side of the page (Program Registration) to see what is coming up.
Check out this link for a demonstration of one of our new programs, FITMOM and Baby.
We are excited to have Susan McDonald running classes on Tuesdays from 2-3pm beginning January 4, 2011.
