programs
Offering a wide range of after-school programming for children as young as 3 years through Elementary School, we have something for everyone!
Coming from Penn Wynne Elementary or Lower Merion Elementary? Ask us about our transportation options to JCC after school classes from your elementary school!
If you have any questions regarding the program or the sign up process, please reach out to Matt Martin!
Click on the classes below to register for Spring 2026.
Experience the benefits of Taekwondo training including increased discipline, strength, coordination, flexibility and focus in our ongoing program for children. Martial arts training is more than a sport; it’s a way of life.
Ages 3-5 | Wednesdays, April 22 – June 3, 2026 | 4:30PM – 5PM | $160
Register For Taekwondo Ages 3-5Grades K-5 | Wednesdays, April 22 – June 3, 2026 | 5PM – 5:45PM | $160
Register For Taekwondo Grades K-5
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of dance, exploring a variety of styles such as ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and contemporary. Students will learn basic techniques, choreography, and the importance of rhythm, flexibility, and expression in movement. Through guided practice and creative exploration, participants will develop their physical coordination, self-confidence, and an appreciation for dance as an art form. The course emphasizes both individual and group work, encouraging collaboration and creativity in a supportive environment, while also discussing the cultural and historical significance of different dance forms
Grades K-5 | Mondays, April 13 – June 1, 2026 | 5:15PM – 6:15PM | $175
Register for Dance Grades K-5
Spring into fun with our Lil’ Chefs class! Designed for little hands and big imaginations, this class introduces children to the joy of cooking in a safe, hands-on environment. Each session, kids will explore simple, seasonal recipes, learn basic kitchen skills, and discover healthy ingredients—all while having a blast with friends. Perfect for budding chefs who love to mix, measure, and taste their creations!
Ages 3-5 | Mondays, April 20 – June 1, 2026 | 4:30PM – 5:15PM | $145
Register For Cooking Ages 3-5 on MondaysAges 3-5 | Tuesdays, April 21 – June 2, 2026 | 4:30PM – 5:15PM | $145
Register For Cooking Ages 3-5 on Tuesdays
Introduce foundational musical concepts through developmentally appropriate, play-based instruction. Students engage in structured singing, guided movement, call-and-response exercises, and interactive musical games designed to develop early music literacy while supporting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth. Instruction is cumulative and sequential. Each lesson reinforces prior learning while introducing a new musical concept in a scaffolded manner. Consistent opening and closing routines foster classroom structure and musical familiarity. Core concepts include steady beat, tempo, dynamics, pitch, rhythm duration, musical form, and expressive qualities
Ages 3-5 | Mondays, April 20 – June 1, 2026 | 4:30PM – 5:15PM | $120
Register For Music Ages 3-5In this fun, unusual, and tasty class, we will explore the way ingredients interact with each other. We will test some Tik Tok food experiments and develop a few of our own. While working with our food science projects and experiments, students measure, mix, cook, bake, and investigate the importance of specific ingredients, the science of mixtures and solutions, and the chemical reactions that may occur when ingredients are combined, heated, shaken, or frozen. Yummy kitchen science!!
Grades 1-5 | Mondays, April 20 – June 1, 2026 | 5:15-6PM | $145
Register for Trending Treats Grades 1-5!
Children explore the colorful world of textile arts through weaving, stitching, natural dyeing, and creative fiber projects. Classes offer chances to strengthen fine-motor skills, engage in hands-on problem solving, and practice project planning, all while experimenting with color and texture. Guided instruction and open-ended materials help every child create something uniquely their own.
Ages 3-5 | Thursdays, April 23 – May 28, 2026 | 4:30PM – 5:15PM | $120
The Main Line’s premier pickleball and tennis group, Universal Rackets, is bringing back another exciting season of pickleball for all levels at the JCC. Whether your child has been playing for years or just looking to get into the game, Universal Rackets has clinics just right for you! Clinics take place at the JCC’s newly renovated indoor gym on weekends and after school.
See Dates and Register For Jr. Pickleball
Matt Martin Director of Summer Programs and Enrichment Hometown: New City, NY Favorite Jewish Holiday: Hannukah Favorite Philly Food: Cheesesteak When I am not hard at work at the J,…
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