Ages: 11-19 years

This program provides quality recreational and enrichment programs for middle and high school students with different abilities. We are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive environment where participants develop skills, independence, and self-esteem while also fostering social and life skills and cultivating meaningful relationships. Our goal is to create a feeling of community at the J for individuals of all abilities.

This course takes place in person at the Springfield JCC on Mondays from 4:30 - 5:30 PM.

Session 1: Oct 20 - Dec 8 (7 sessions)
Session 2: Dec 15 - Feb 16 (7 sessions)
Session 3: Feb 23 - Apr 6 (7 sessions)

If you plan on your child attending both sessions, please make sure that you register for both sessions.

Fee: $105 JCC members, $126 general public

JCC members: To register at member pricing, please login to your Account Portal.
First-time registrants: To register, first fill out this Community Application, and then come back to register for this program.

An inclusive, creative hour for children in grades 2-5 to explore artistic expression.

Session 1: Jan 4 - Feb 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (No class Jan 18 & 25)
Session 2: Feb 15 - Mar 8, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

(4 classes)
No make-up classes

Fee: $60 JCC members, $80 general public

Pre-registration is required.

JCC members: To register at member pricing, please login to your Account Portal.
First-time registrants: Before you register, first fill out this Guest Account Application, and then go to the Account Portal and follow the steps to create an account.

Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he uses music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal communication, interaction, and confidence building. Musical instruments are used to increase sharing skills, following directions, and emotional expression.

This program will take place in person at the Springfield JCC over 8 sessions from 3:30 - 4:15 PM on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Jan 13
• Tuesday, Jan 27
• Tuesday, Feb 10
• Tuesday, Mar 10
• Tuesday, Mar 24
• Tuesday, Apr 14
• Tuesday, Apr 28
• Tuesday, May 12

Instructor: Michael "Rusty" Russell, Board Certified Music Therapist

Fee: $120 JCC Members, $170 General Public

Ages: 5+

JCC members: To register at member pricing, please login to your Account Portal.

First-time registrants: Before you register, first fill out this Guest Account Application, and then go to the Account Portal and follow the steps to create an account.

WAITLIST ONLY!

Please contact Bridget Jones, if you would like to register your child (currently-enrolled ELC children only).

Facilitated by a Registered Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy students, our weekly SensiPlay sessions focus on socialization through OT sensory integration strategies using a variety of activities. Our sensory gym at the Springfield JCC includes multi-therapeutic swings, a ball pit, a plethora of fine motor tools, and additional gross motor equipment.

$130 ELC students only