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
Bernice B. Godine, Newton
Gan Yeladim, Newton
Striar JCC, Stoughton
Wayland
Other summer programs


ACTON
Location: Acton, MA
Ages: 20 months - 6 years
Sessions: Nine 1-week sessions
(2-week minimum)
Dates: June 23 - August 22
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
$40 per day for preschoolers (2.9 - 6 years)
$45 per day for toddlers (20 months - 2.8 years)

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

How to Apply
Download the application here and mail to the address listed on the application.

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BROOKLINE | BRIGHTON
Location
: Brighton, MA
Ages: 15 months - 5 years
Sessions: Two 4-week sessions
Dates: June 23 - July 18, July 21 - August 15
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 $840
8-week session fees start at $1,315

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

How to Apply
Download the application here and mail to the address listed on the application.

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BERNICE B. GODINE, NEWTON
Location: Leventhal-Sidman JCC in
Newton, MA
Ages: Gan Shalom: 2.10 - 5 years, KinderKlub: entering Kindergarten
Sessions: Two 4-week sessions
Dates: June 23 - July18, June 21 - August 15
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
Visits to local parks and outdoor fields
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 $1,310 for 4 weeks and $2,600 for 8 weeks
KinderKlub fees start at $1,600 for 4 weeks and $3,190 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 Robin Sagarin at (617) 558-6424 for more information.

How to Apply
Download the application here and mail to the address listed on the application.

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GAN YELADIM, NEWTON
Gan Yeladim's school-year program runs year round, so does not have a separate summer program. Please call (617) 965-1370 for information about the program and availability.

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STRIAR JCC, STOUGHTON
Location: Striar JCC in Stoughton, MA
Ages: 18 months - 5 years
Sessions: Two 4-week sessions and 9th week (4-week minimum for weeks 1-8)
Dates: June 23 - August 22
Hours: Toddlers/PALS: 9am - 12pm 3's&4's: 9am - 1pm (early drop-off 7:30am; extended day, 3's&4's only, 1 - 4pm)

Dates and Fees
2-day, 3-day, 4-day and 5-day options are available dependent upon age group.
4-week sessions start at $430.

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

How to Apply
Download the application here and mail to the address listed on the application. You may also register online at www.striarjcc.org.


WAYLAND
Location: Wayland, MA
Ages: 2.9 - 4 years (by July 1st, 2008)
Sessions: Four 2-week sessions
Dates: June 23 - July 3, July 7 - 18, July 21 - August 1, August 4 - 15
Hours: 9am - 1pm (early drop-off 8am - 9am) (extended day 1pm - 2pm)

Dates and Fees
2-week fees start at $234
4-week fees start at $468
6-week fees start at $702
8-week fees start at $936

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

How to Apply
Download the application here and mail to the address listed on the application.

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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 • Striar Day Trippers • Striar Kids Kamp • Summer Sports Camps • Teens for Tzedek Summer Israel Experience

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