Family Place: JCC-South Hills

Kimberly Murray, Family Place Coordinator, (412)278-1975, ext. 520

Family Place is designed to help support and meet your needs as a family while attending the JCC. Our programs strive to provide you with variety.

We offer your child loving care through paid programming while you work out, attend a class or just need some time to yourself. We also offer some FREE programming and Enrichment Programs such as music and after school options.

Family Place Open Play – Newborns to age 5

This a cozy, child-friendly room well-equipped with age-appropriate toys located next to the front desk. It provides a space where you can meet other families as your child explores learning, while also giving them an opportunity to interact with other children. This is a FREE service available to you and your child. We ask that you follow the Family Place guidelines listed in the room and posted below.

Open Play Monday – Friday 1 – 5:30pm

• A parent or caregiver that is a member must be present at ALL times with the child
• Please wash your hands before play and after
• If you choose to have a snack at the table,
• please clean up as a courtesy to others
• For the safety of children, please put toys away neatly
• Turn the lights out when you are finished
• All diapers must be bagged and disposed of properly

Goodman Shortstop Babysitting

Register by calling ext. 210

Babysitting is available for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Buy coupons at the Front Desk; advance reservations are required. Space is limited

Hours are Monday – Friday 8am – 1pm

Monday – Thursday 5:30pm - 8:30pm

$3.50/Child/hour; $30/12 hours

Family Place Classes

Family Place is an area in the lobby that allows children to participate in a variety of structured classes. Parents may leave their children for these 60-minute classes. They are fluid, allowing for new students every 30 minutes. Classes are designed to complement workout schedules; however they are not limited to fitness participants.

Pay for programming at the front desk.

To contact Kimberly directly (412)278-1975 ext. 520

JCC Spring Program Guide Begins March – June 4th, 2010

Family Place Pricing

Sign-Up and purchase passes at the front desk

Value Pass! $100 (Ability to Mix & Match 20 Classes– Valid thru June 4, 2010)

6 week series $48(Choose one class consecutively per week to attend)

Drop-in rate $8 per class + $5 for additional sibling

*NOTE: Not to be used in conjunction with Music, Enrichment or Nature Don Classes

After School Spring Flings! Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010 • $35 Member (Sign up in advance at the membership desk)

Family Place Schedule

Family Place Class Descriptions

MONDAY - Blocks & Bridges: Lego's, Puzzles and building fun increase the concept of sharing and coordination TUESDAY - Color My World: Painting activities and paper crafts WEDNESDAY - NO FAMILY PLACE THURSDAY - Write On! : Alphabet and Phonetic discovery through words and sounds. FRIDAY FUN! : Games, crafts, stories and friendship (FREE) - Shabbat - Fridays at 10:00am Come and attend with your child in the lobby Spring Flings! (Ages 5-8) Thursday Indoor/Outdoor activites, games, crafts and fun! Member Pricing $35 Sign up at the front desk

Family Place - It's a Good Time! Your child can spend time learning and exploring while you work out.

Prices: VALUE PASS 20 Classes Mix/Match $100 6 Week Series $48 Drop In Rate per class $8 $5 for additional sibling

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMNG

Enrichment after School Classes • ages 5-8

Members $35
Advance Sign up at the Front Desk

Spring Flings: ages 3-7

Meet in the lobby.

Thursdays • Indoor/Outdoor activities, games, crafts and fun!

• Session April 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010

Music Family Fun!

Come join Katy Williams for music, movement, rhythm and dance. Katy is a CMU graduate with a major in Vocal Performance. She is currently the soloist with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra’s Fiddlesticks Children’s Program. She has been with the JCC for 8 years and counting as the music specialist.

Your child will learn through simple rhythm instruments, creative movement and musical storytelling.

Music Family Fun 2010

Dates and times will be made available through Program Guide

Kehila (Community) Kabbalat Shabbat

Join us as we light candles, say the blessings and enjoy some juice and Challah to celebrate Shabbat. All are welcome. Fridays 10 am

**For additional questions or comments, please contact Robyn Chotiner ;

Director of South Hills Early Childhood Development Center at (412) 278-1975, ext. 211 or email rchotiner@jccpgh.org

We look forward to seeing you