Kehillah Special Needs
Music with Rusty
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 from 3:30 - 4:15 PM on the following dates:
- Tuesday, Sep 16
- Tuesday, Oct 21
- Tuesday, Nov 11
- Tuesday, Nov 25
- Tuesday, Dec 9
- Tuesday, Dec 23
Instructor: Michael "Rusty" Russell, Board Certified Music Therapist
Fee: $100 JCC Members, $150 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.
Available Courses:
Music with Rusty | Tuesdays 3:30 - 4:15 PM
Schedule
Schedule: September 16, 2025 - December 23, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Tue
Time: 3:30 pm - 4:15 pm
Course Information
Instructor:Michael "Rusty" Russell
SensiPlay
No Course Days: October 3
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
Available Courses:
SensiPlay: ELC Students Only (Ages 2.9 - 4) | Fridays, 9:15 - 10:15 AM
Families will need to complete the SensiPlay intake form in addition to registering online. The intake form is shared with BayPath staff/students in order to plan activities.
Schedule
Schedule: September 12, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Fri
Time: 9:15 am - 10:15 am
Course Information
No Class Dates: October 3
SensiPlay: ELC Students Only (Ages 4 - 5) | Fridays, 10:45 - 11:45 AM
Families will need to complete the SensiPlay intake form in addition to registering online. The intake form is shared with BayPath staff/students in order to plan activities.
Schedule
Schedule: September 12, 2025 - November 21, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Fri
Time: 10:45 am - 11:45 am
Course Information
No Class Dates: October 3
Tween/Teen Social Group
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)
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.
Available Courses:
Tween/Teen Social Group | Session 1
Schedule
Schedule: October 20, 2025 - December 8, 2025
Day(s) of the Week: Mon
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Course Information
No Class Dates: Nov 24
Tween/Teen Social Group | Session 2
Schedule
Schedule: December 15, 2025 - February 16, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Course Information
No Class Dates: Dec 22, Dec 29, Jan 19
Adaptive Aqua Zumba®
Join us for an awesome, adaptive, fitness pool party!
Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out a splash!
All ages and all abilities welcome!
Instructor: Kelly from Totally Adaptive
This program will take place over six classes on Thursdays, December 4 - January 22. (No class on December 25 or January 1.)
All classes are 11:00 - 11:30 AM
No make-up classes
Fee: $75 JCC members, $90 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.
Available Courses:
Adaptive Aqua Zumba®
Schedule
Schedule: December 4, 2025 - January 22, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Thu
Time: 11:00 am - 11:30 am
Course Information
No Class Dates: Dec 25, Jan 1