Youth Programs

Youth Programming at the JCC

The Kaiserman JCC provides fun and enriching programs and opportunities that foster our community of children, teens and their families as they grow. Our community (kehillah) incorporates the values of respect (kavod), kindness (chesed) and character (tikkun middot), and our programs are designed to encourage learning, leadership skills, teamwork and self-confidence. We offer a variety of activities to engage your child in social settings and introduce them to organized sports, enrichment classes and after-school care.

Read more about our party options below:

Summer Pool Party
Have fun in the sun with a pool party! Pool parties are great for birthdays, graduations, or any summer event. Our outdoor pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and parties include a lifeguard and party host. 

Activity Birthday Parties

We partner with trusted local organizations to bring high-quality themed birthday parties to our community! From science experiments and martial arts to music and more, our activity parties are designed to keep kids engaged and entertained. You just bring the cake and decorations—we’ll take care of the fun!

Create Your Own Party

Want something totally unique for your child’s big day? Our “Create Your Own” party option lets you design a celebration that fits your child’s interests and personality. Whether it’s a craft party, bounce houses and tumble mats, or something entirely new, we provide the space and extra set of hands to bring your vision to life.

Rent Our Spaces

Our versatile indoor and outdoor spaces are available to rent for all kinds of celebrations—baby showers, graduations, retirement parties, naming ceremonies, and more. With affordable rates and a welcoming atmosphere, the JCC is the perfect venue to host your next gathering. You bring the vision, and we’ll provide the space to make it happen.

Parties at the J Details and Policies

• Parties must be booked no later than four weeks prior to party date
• Party deposit of $150 is required to reserve your party
• Deposits are fully refundable up to one week before the party
• Any requests for party date changes must be made no less than one week prior to original booked date
• Final attendance count is needed one week prior to the party date
• Final party balance is automatically charged to your credit card on file (in your JCC account) 48 hours prior to the booked party date.
• Birthday Parties are two hours in length. Additional time is available for an additional fee and must be scheduled in advance.
• Parents and/or guardians of the birthday child(ren) are expected to remain throughout the duration of the party.
• If additional and/or private space is required for the party, additional rental fees may apply.
• All party options at the J are open to be booked by anyone in the community

Musical Theatre Philly

We are thrilled to be partnering with MTP to bring their award-winning programs to our community!

​Classes and Shows at Music Theatre Philly culminate in a live performance where family and friends can see what their students have been working on all session long.

Showcases: All classes culminate in a showcase performance at another venue. Families will be given more information about the showcase timing, ticketing, and other details after the session begins.

Scholarships and Payment Plans are available. For more information, visit MTP’s scholarship page or email MTP’s executive director, Tim Popp at tim@musictheatrephilly.com

Accessibility: To share an access need for your child or find out more about possible accommodations, please email MTP’s executive director, Tim Popp at tim@musictheatrephilly.com

​Registration or cancellation information can be found in MTP’s Studio Policy

To find out more about which program may best fit your child’s needs, visit MTP’s Find Your Fit page.

Winter 2026 Enrichment Classes at the J:

Offering a wide range of after-school programming for children as young as 3 years through Elementary School, we have something for everyone! Plus, this season we are offering a daytime class for babies and their caregivers.

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!

Looking to join a Fall class that has already begun? Ask us about our pro-rated rates.

The Fall 2025 session is still taking rolling admission for Hebrew Class, Taekwondo, Cooking, Musical Storytime, and Soccer. Email us to learn more  about our Fall 2025 classes.

Click on the classes below to register for Winter 2026.

Reach out with any questions!

The KidsTime program at the Kaiserman JCC is a comprehensive after-school program for children in grades K-5. You can feel confident knowing your children are in good hands when they arrive at the JCC for KidsTime.

Locally operated for over 30 years, KidsTime After-School Enrichment Program is the premier after-school care provider in Lower Merion! Our program is inquiry-based and child-driven, featuring daily clubs ranging from film and cooking to sports and art! Our club programming is based on the physical, social, and emotional development of children in grades kindergarten through fifth, with special attention paid to appropriate differentiation in the age and ability ranges of the children enrolled in the program. At KidsTime After-School Enrichment Program your children will have a chance to learn new things, make new friends from all over the district, and explore everything the JCC has to offer!

Our goal is to make sure that your children are in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where they always feel welcome!

A typical Kids Time day includes:
Transportation to the JCC from your child’s school, free play time, a healthy snack, supervised homework time, arts & crafts, organized sports as well as film, cooking, and book & games.

We are exploring the option of transportation home at the end of the day.  Please reach out to Matt Martin if you are interested.

Participating Schools:

• Cynwyd Elementary
• Penn Wynne Elementary
• Merion Elementary
• Perelman Jewish Day School
• Robert J. Wilf Preschool & Kindergarten (K1 & K2 only)

For other schools in LMSD please contact mmartin@phillyjcc.com for availability.

The Kids Time program runs in conjunction with the Lower Merion School District schedule. Kids Time hours are 3:30-6pm, Monday – Friday. There are also a range of special day programs and vacation programs that are offered throughout the year.

Fencing Classes at the J

The Fencing Academy of Philadelphia was founded by Mark and Lara Masters in 1989. Since its founding, the Academy has been dedicated to sharing the sport of fencing with the Philadelphia community and its surrounding suburbs. We are so excited to be the Main Line location for the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia.

Fencing classes are offered year round!
Please check out the link below for the current schedule.

Fencing is a unique sport in that it requires significant development of physical, tactical, and strategic skill sets. To teach these skills, the Fencing Academy of Philadelphia offers fun and engaging classes for athletes of all ages and skill levels, from 8-80 and beginner to elite! Classes are taught using a systematic teaching method that allows our students to see consistent and exponential progress.

BEGINNER:
Youth (8-12 Years)
Cadet (13-17 Years)

INTERMEDIATE, NOVICE & ADVANCED:
Youth (8-12 Years)
Cadet (13-17 Years)

Contact:
info@fencefap.com
(215) 264-0121