JCC Early Learning Centers, Quality Early Education in Greater Boston



The JCC Early Learning Centers provide a safe, nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and intellectual development of young children, according to NAEYC's “Criteria for High-Quality Early Childhood Program” standards. Each center offers a broad range of carefully designed, age-appropriate activities, which include nature walks, storytelling, arts & crafts, outdoor and indoor water play, movement and music, Jewish enrichment and recreational games for your child to enjoy. Each activity is led by knowledgeable, supportive staff members, who meet the MA Department of Early Education and Care qualifications.


Children are asked to bring a kosher, dairy lunch to all of the JCC Early Learning Center programs. Kosher snacks will be provided.

Acton
Brookline | Brighton
Newton
Wayland
Other JCCGB summer programs


ACTON
Location: Acton, MA
Ages: 20 months - 6 years
Sessions: Nine 1-week sessions
(2-week minimum)
Dates: June 22 - August 21
Hours: 9am - 1pm (early drop-off 7:30am - 9am) (extended day 1pm - 3pm, 4pm or 6pm)

Dates and Fees
2-, 3-, 4-, and 5-day weeks available
[coming soon] per day for preschoolers (2.9 - 6 years)
[coming soon] for toddlers (20 months - 2.8 years)

How to Apply

Details on additional discounts, fees, dates and policies can be found on the Acton ELC Summer Flyer/Registration form (pdf) or on the www.jccgbsummer.org website in the Acton JCC ELC Camp section.

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BROOKLINE | BRIGHTON
Location
: Brighton, MA
Ages: 15 months - 5 years
Sessions: Two 4-week sessions
Dates: June 22 - July 17, July 20 - August 14
Hours: 9am - 1pm (early drop-off 8am - 9am) (extended day 1pm - 4pm)

There are in-house visitors such as storytellers, dance companies and puppeteers.

Dates and Fees
3-day and 5-day weeks available
4-week session fees start at [coming soon]
8-week session fees start at [soming soon]

Fees vary by age and number of days. For additional discounts, fees, dates and policies, see the application below.

How to Apply

Details on additional discounts, fees, dates and policies can be found on the Brookline/Brighton ELC Summer Flyer/Registration form (pdf) or on the www.jccgbsummer.org website in the Brookline/Brighton JCC ELC Camp section.

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BERNICE B. GODINE, NEWTON
Location: Leventhal-Sidman JCC in
Newton, MA
Ages: Gan Shalom: 2.9 - 5 years, KinderKlub: 5 years +
Sessions: Two 4-week sessions
Dates: June 22 - July 17, July 20 - August 14
9th week: August 17 - August 21
Hours: 9am - 1pm (early drop-off 8am - 9am) (extended day 1pm - 4pm)

Swim lessons and free swim are included in the tuition and are held in the outdoor pool. These programs provide an allergy-aware, nut-free environment with an excellent teacher to child ratio.

Activities Include:



Arts & crafts
Field trips
Jewish enrichment
Nature walks to explore pond life and animal habitat exploration
Outdoor exploration
Outdoor free swim (0 depth to 3 feet)
Recreational games
Science-related craft projects using objects of nature
Shabbat celebrations
Storytelling
Swim instruction in our indoor pool
Weekly fun and educational thematic programming

Theme Weeks
Gan Shalom and KinderKlub offer four two-week, themed units. In each unit, campers are read popular children's books and engage in activities which reflect the unit's theme. Past years' theme weeks have included Creepy Crawly Creatures, Amazing Animals and Animals All Around, Sensational Seeds, and Let's Go to the Beach.

Dates and Fees
Gan Shalom fees start at $1,550 for 4 weeks and $2,985 for 8 weeks
KinderKlub fees start at $1,850 for 4 weeks and $3,590 for 8 weeks Fees vary by age and number of days.

For additional discounts, fees, dates and policies, see the application below.

A 9th week program will also be available. Please call Edye Fine at 617-558-6424 for more information.

How to Apply
Details and application can be found on the www.jccgbsummer.org website in the Newton JCC ELC Camp section.

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WAYLAND
Location: Wayland, MA
Ages: 2.9 - 4 years (by July 1st, 2009)
Sessions: Four 2-week sessions
Dates: June 23 - August - 14
Hours: 9am - 1pm (early drop-off 8am - 9am) (extended day 1pm - 2pm)

Dates and Fees
Each 2-week session (9am-1pm):
3 days $240 ($246 after March 13)
4 days $320 ($328 after March 13)
Registration fee: $50; Deposit: $200; Sibling discount: 10%

How to Apply
Details on additional discounts, fees, dates and policies can be found on the Wayland ELC Summer Flyer/Registration form (pdf) or on the www.jccgbsummer.org website in the Wayland JCC ELC Camp section.


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More Summer Programs of the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston
In addition to JCC Early Learning Center summer programs, the JCCs of Greater Boston is proud to offer a wide variety of summer programming to fit every age and interest! We invite you to spend a summer of fun with the Jewish Community Centers of Greater Boston that is sure to be filled with new adventures and memorable experiences. Please visit our website at www.jccgb.org for more information on these programs.

JCC Grossman Camp • JCC Maccabi Camp Kingswood • JCC Kaleidoscope Creative Arts and Science Camp • All-Star Swim Camp • iCamp • JCC Maccabi Games • Summer Sports Camps • Teens for Tzedek Summer Israel Experience

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