Get your budding athlete moving with Fun Fitness, an energetic class designed to introduce children to the joy of physical activity!

Through cooperative games, obstacle courses and imaginative play, children will learn and develop fundamental movement skills like running, jumping, balancing, hopping, throwing, and stretching. This fun and engaging class helps develop coordination, balance, strength, and confidence while encouraging teamwork, listening skills, and healthy habits in a positive, age-appropriate environment.

Pre-K - 2nd Grade: Our youngest athletes will learn foundational movement and spatial awareness.

3rd - 5th Grade: Older children will enhance their functional strength, be introduced to social fitness, and build overall physical confidence.

Perfect for children who love to move and play!

Instructors: Evan Pycko, Abby Chernick

Schedule:
Thursdays, September 10 - October 1 (4 classes)

• PreK - 2nd Grade: 3:30 - 4:15 PM
• 3rd - 5th Grade: 4:15 - 5:00 PM

Fee: $100 JCC members, $120 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.

Schedule:
Mondays, Sep 14 - Nov 2 (7 Sessions)
(No class Sep 21)
4:00 - 5:00 PM

Get fitter and stronger for life or sports with our Teen S&C program!

Learn how to do strength training and conditioning correctly with JCC personal trainer, Davian Madho. Using good form and proper technique, you will improve your overall fitness, strengthen muscles and bones, enhance balance and coordination, build confidence, and reduce the risk of injury.

For ages 13-17, all abilities welcome.

Pre-registration is required.

Fee: $110 JCC members, $140 general public

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

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

Get ready for the basketball season with skills and drills training at the J!

Whether you're picking up a basketball for the first time, or have college basketball dreams, fundamentals are ALWAYS an essential part of the game.

Coached by trainer Alex Ogbeiwi, players will focus on the importance of building a strong foundation while being challenged to improve in a fun and competitive environment.

Players will participate in a variety of skills and drills, emphasizing fundamentals including dribbling,  passing, rebounding and shooting, with a mix of competitions and mini-games.

Instructor: Alex Ogbeiwi has won more than 100 basketball tournaments during his 15-year career playing in school, college and semi-pro. He is passionate about helping players improve and reach their potential. He has extensive experience training players, both male and female. He specializes in skill development, building basketball confidence, overcoming fear, and teaching the fundamentals of the game.

Schedule:

Fee: JCC Members $120, General Public $150

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.

Our partnership with Soccer Shots brings this engaging children's soccer program to the Springfield JCC!

Our character development program teaches respect, confidence, and determination, along with introductory soccer skills and so much more.

Our MINI program introduces 2-3 year-olds to soccer; our CLASSIC program for 3-5 year-olds focuses on basic soccer skills; and our PREMIER program builds skills for 6-8 year-olds.

Join us for age-appropriate soccer skills, character-building and FUN!

8 sessions weekly, on Sundays from Sep 20 to Nov 8.

Ages 2 - 8

Pre-registration is required.

Fee: $200 (+ registration fee)

Please register using this link:

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Schedule:
Thursdays, October 29 - November 19, 2026 (4 Sessions)
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Build confidence and learn practical self-defense skills in this four-week course for women and girls ages 14+. Participants will develop awareness, prevention strategies, de-escalation techniques, and basic physical self-defense skills in a supportive and empowering environment. No prior experience is necessary. 

Instructor: Captain Eleni Barbieri serves as the Director of Training for the Springfield Police Department and has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience. She is passionate about education, community outreach, and empowering women through practical training, leadership, and personal safety.

For girls and women ages 14+

This is a free program but pre-registration is required.

JCC members: To register, 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.