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Start Packing for Global Gourmet, Save NOW on Summer, FREE Yoga for Kids and More....

Grab your passports for the JCC's Global Gourmet evening of international cuisine, spirits, music and more! Everyone's welcome. See what else is happening at the J!

Grab Your Passports! You're Invited to Global Gourmet Saturday Night!

Get ready to travel the world at the JCC's Global Gourmet event this Saturday, 7:00-10:00pm. Enjoy international delicacies and spirits.Take an Italian lesson and bid on exciting auction items, including

  • A weekend getaway at a Cape Cod resort
  • Red Sox tickets
  • Dinner at the Ritz
  • Gorgeous Classroom Creations by our teachers & students
  • Special outings for your kids with their favorite teachers

It's all up for grabs and proceeds go to the J's Early Childhood program. Save your spot at Global Gourmet today by emailing Joan HERE or call her at 781-631-8330, ext 129.

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Save on Summer - A Few Days Left

You have a few days left to take advantage of the Summer on the Hill Early Bird discount! Save 10% on camp when you register and pay in full by Monday, April 30th. We have enriching camps for toddlers to teens right here on our 11-acre campus. Check out our new Classic Camp, or sign up for a popular Specialty like Robotics, Dance, Hoops and more! Download the Guide HERE and save! Questions? Contact Scott Kaplan at 781-631-8330 or at skaplan@jccns.com.

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Join the J Experience

Your kids will love the J Experience, a fun day of sports & creative arts activities - JUST for kids ages 10-16 years old! On Sunday, May 20, kids can come compete in hoops, tennis and soccer. They can also create a mural or join a culinary project. Ages 10-12 are welcome at 1:00-2:30pm and ages 13-16 at 3:00-4:30pm. Save your spot by registering HERE .

Spring Fun & Fitness - It's Not Too Late

Our wonderful Spring programs are filling fast, but there are a few spaces left in some classes. Check out the Spring Guide HERE. Sign up today for:

  • TRX/Bootcamp Outdoors starts this Friday. Take your workout outside for a fat-blasting, body-toning workout in the sunshine! Sign up today! 781-631-8330. Swim Lessons: Families come from all over for our renowned swim lessons. You'll love our trusted, fun teachers. Contact Aquatics Director Ashley Vieira at 781-631-8330 or avieira@jccns.com .
  • Adult Swim Clinic: Get special attention in the pool! This clinic is a great way to train for personal fitness, swim competitions and the JCC Triathlon. Classes Monday-Thursday available. Contact Aquatics Director Ashley Vieira HERE or at 781-631-8330.  
  • Drums Alive Kids Beat: Kids have a blast drumming on exercise balls to their favorite tunes! The choreographed movements will get your child's heart pumping as they rock out to the beat!
  • Action Art: Your preschooler will get creative painting with balloons, Legos, balls and even rakes in this fun art class!   Mad Scientists: Put on your safety goggles and join the fun! Kids learn about science, perform experiments and discover the world around us in this Adventure on the Hill after-school program. 
  • Adult Dodgeball/Team Handball Combo Pack: It's a blast from the past! Relive your junior high days with Adult Dodgeball and Handball!
  • Women's Strength Training: You'll love the results from this combination of cardio and resistance training that builds stamina and strength.

Free Yoga for Kids

It's not just for grown-ups! Bring the kids to this FREE Yoga Games class, introducing children to yoga postures in a fun, playful way.  Yoga helps develop physical strength, flexibility and inner-peace. Our certified Yoga instructor Maggie Winter also has a degree in Occupational Therapy. FREE class is this Thursday, April 26, at 4:30pm. See you there!

Ole!

Grab your sombreros and celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the J! Bring the whole family to meet our Early Childhood teachers and tour the classrooms to learn about our enriching program. You'll enjoy quesadillas, dance the Macarena and even take a swing at the pinata! RSVP to Amy Battinelli at 781-631-8330 or email her HERE . Everyone's welcome to this FREE event, so bring your friends and neighbors!

Go For the Three

The J's popular Summer Hoops League starts May 21st. Everyone's welcome. Sign up by contacting Commissioner Tom Henderson HERE or at 781-631-8330. Want to just shoot around before the next season? Check out the Open Gym schedule at www.jccns.org and go for the three!

On Your Mark, Get Set... for the Triathlon by the Sea

We're gearing up for the 12th annual JCC Triathlon by the Sea on Sunday, May 13th! More than 280 athletes will compete. They love our beautiful ocean-view course. Want to get involved? You can get on the wait list... and we're looking for volunteers for race day! Reach out to Race Director Andrew Dalton at 781-631-8330 or HERE.

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