Bender Jcc Of Greater Washington

Programs: Health and wellness - from personal training and physical therapy, to proactive senior health education, the center is proud to offer members of all ages a number of ongoing wellness programs and activities that strengthen both body and mind. With over 40,000 square feet, two pools, and state-of-the-art equipment, the weinberg health & fitness center offers comprehensive and cutting-edge fitness options.

early childhood - the center's preschool engages, challenges, and enriches children's exploration and learning in a safe, supportive setting using a caring, nurturing and highly-trained staff. A play-based curriculum-founded on emergent curriculum and inspired by the reggio emilia approach-enables children to become active learners and engaged classroom participants. Interest-based topic studies invite students to explore the world around them. Children are encouraged to express themselves through art and music, and jewish values, customs, and traditions are integrated throughout curriculum. In fy17, approximately 200 students and their families were served. Holiday-based family celebrations such as pizza in the hut for sukkot and hanukkah sing, fun social opportunities for children and their families, such as the preschool dance and family play dates, and unique learning opportunities, such as our gallery exhibits and curriculum night are all part of the yearly calendar.

camp, youth and teens - camp jcc offers programs that bring out the best in every camper. From swimming and day trips to creative arts, camp jcc allows campers to grow, explore their strengths, and build jewish identity. In fy17, over 667 campers attended one or more of our three summer sessions. The camp theme for the summer was "every summer has a story . . . Camp jcc 2017". Participating in our after-school program allowed students in grades k-6 to socialize with friends, complete homework with staff assistance and stay active through a variety of supervised activities. Youth also had the opportunity to participate in our comprehensive children's dance classes in ballet, tap, jazz, hip-hop, and more and to experience the excitement of being part of a dance troupe with the center's audition-based dance groups. Two well-equipped mixed media studios and one ceramics studio offered youth innovative art classes and workshops for all levels of ability, including ceramics, drawing, painting, usable crafts, and puppetry. These programs, as well as our private music lessons, allow students to learn a new skill, explore their creativity, and build upon their talent and technique.