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.

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 5 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 each morning Monday – Friday. 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 5th, 2009

Family Place Pricing

Sign-Up and purchase passes at the front desk

Value Pass! $100 )Ability to Mix & Match 20 Classes– Valid thru June 5th, 2009)

6 week series $40(Choose one class consecutively per week to attend)

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

Non Member Price offered Spring ONLY $8 per class OR 6 weeks for $45

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

After School Spring Flings! Wednesdays $35 Member $45 Non-Member (Sign up in advance at the membership desk)

After School Five Fun Fridays $35 Member $45 Non-Member (Requires Sign-Up in advance at the membership desk)

Family Place Schedule

Family Place Class Descriptions

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMNG

Parent/Child Time Tuesday and Thursdays 9:00 – 9:30am

Come and relax for FREE in the lobby, while the Family Place Coordinator shares toys, stories and topics that nourish your child’s mind and enrich your time together. This program is open to non-members so bring a neighborhood friend. No fee (Parent or care provider must be present)

Enrichment after School Classes

Members $35 Non-Members $45
Advance Sign up at the Front Desk

Spring Flings: ages 3-7

Discover the earth, wind and sky! Exploring the outdoors through activities such as Hopscotch, Kite Flying, Soccer, Sand Castles & more!

Meet in the lobby.

Wednesdays

• Session I May 6 - June 3

5 Fun Fridays: ages 6-9

This series involves exploring safety, gardening, a carnival of games and fun, nutrition and wellness and a sports day event.

Fridays

• Session I March 6 - April 13
• Session II April 24 - May 22

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 Schedule – March – May 2009

Classes offered Monday and Wednesday – Ages up to 5

• Monday 3/9 – 5/11 (No classes 4/6 or 4/20) 10:30 – 11:00 am
• Wednesday 3/11 – 5/13 (No Classes 4/8 or 4/15) 10:30 – 11:00 am

Music Family Fun Pricing

$60 Member for 8 classes

$75 Non-Member for 8 classes

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