Dear JCC Afterschool Berkeley Families,

Thank you for your participation in the fall chugim session! We know there were some glitches along the way, and we appreciate your patience and input. The fall session of chugim did provide our students with a variety of activities, which resulted in some real transformative moments. It’s our plan to increase those impactful moments in the winter session, which starts immediately when you return from the winter recess.

Before making your final winter chugim selections, please make sure to read all the directions below.

Chugim is the Hebrew word for enrichment and the beginning sound is much like in the word chutzpah. This is the plural version of the word, where a single enrichment is referred to as a chug.

Chugim registration will open on Sunday December 18 at 10:00 AM!

Thanks so much for your ongoing support as we strive to provide you and your families with a warm and enriching afterschool environment!

Sincerely,Ryan and David

Winter 2017 Afterschool Berkeley Chugim Jan 3 – Mar 24

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION CAREFULLY!

Help your child sign up for two enrichment classes each day that your child attends Afterschool Berkeley. There are two sessions each day on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, three on Wednesdays (minimum school day), and one on Friday.

If you would like to change your afterschool schedule please email Ryank@jcceastbay.org for a schedule change form.

CHUGIM REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY! Registration will be open at the same time for everyone, and will be on a FIRST COME, FIRST

SERVED basis. All classes have a maximum and minimum enrollment size. Any class that does not fill to the minimum will be cancelled.

Registration will open online at 10 AM on Sunday, December 18. Mark your calendar! The Winter Chugim Fair is Tuesday, March 28 from 5:00-6:30 pm. Changes for external Chugim (Kids Carpentry, Role Playing Adventures, etc.) will only be

allowed during the first week. If you do not drop within that time period, you will be responsible for the entire Chug fee. If Chugim are cancelled by January 20, we will charge you only for the classes attended.

Changes for all other Chugim will only be allowed during the first two weeks. Please email Ryank@jcceastbay.org for any changes.

If you register for a Chug that is beyond your contracted hours you will be charged drop-in rates.

Music lesson registration is done online, however scheduling is done by hand. Please look for emails from Ryan regarding this.

If you have not been receiving e-mails from Afterschool-Berkeley, please let David Krzesni via email at davidk@jcceastbay.org or call at 510-848-0237 x131.

Registration sent by email or phone will not be accepted.

If you have any questions, please contact David or Ryan:

David: Davidk@jcceEastBay.org or 510-848-0237 x 131Ryan: Ryank@jcceastbay.org 510-848-0237 x 128

Your attention to our deadlines and policies will assist us greatly and is much appreciated!

External Chugim Offerings**Parents--please note the additional fees**

Magic: The Art of Deception. In this hands-on introductory magic course, your child will learn how to do astonishing feats of magic using everyday household objects such as cards, coins, pencils, and rubber bands. In addition to learning new magic skills and concepts, each child will go beyond magic to understand important social and life skills such as public speaking, interacting with others, and developing confidence. Don't miss this chance to learn magic from local, award-winning professional magician and UC Berkeley Math graduate Magical Nathaniel!

Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $225 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Bliss Belly Kitchen Farmes Market After School Cooking ClassLearn to make simple, delicious, wholesome, and nutritious meals with Chef Neelam!

Chef Neelam utilizes healthy locally sourced organic ingredients to teach your children about the basic fundamentals of healthy cooking and eating. Participants learn to source, cook, and eat delicious recipes. Each student will emerge a “tool box” of healthy, delicious recipes that they can replicate at home!

Whether it’s packing a lunch, making a snack, or helping to prepare a family meal, these students will be prepared to support busy family life challenges with a new found knowledge and empowerment around cooking and good food!

Sample Farmers Market Menu (Chef Neelam Designs a New Menu Each Class!):Vegetable Soup, Fresh baked Bread, French Fries, Healthy Mexican Food, Guacamole Salad, Mac N Cheese, Fruit Salad, Artisan Chocolate Making Workshop!

Sample Schedule:4:00-4:15 Yoga and Mindfulness4:15-4:45 Cooking Class

Chef Neelam is a former public school teacher who earned an M.Ed. from UCLA School of Education and received Mindful Education certification through the International Association for Human Values. She has been studying Ayurveda, meditation, and yoga for the past 16 years. Neelam is an internationally renowned chef who has catered retreats of up to 1000 people using local, organic, farm fresh produce.

Mondays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $250 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Wednesdays: 4:15-5:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $375 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Chess Class with Berkeley Chess SchoolChess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily. Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical

cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self-esteem, respect for others, patience, and good manners. And did we mention: it’s FUN!! The Berkeley Chess School is a nonprofit organization offering chess instruction from kindergarten through high school since 1982. Over the years our students have won many state championships and several have gone on to become National Masters, FIDE Masters, and International Masters. For further information, please call us at (510) 843-0150, or email us at programs@berkeleychessschool.org.

Thursdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $240 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Go Girls! Book ClubA drama class, art class, writing workshop, and girls empowerment program all rolled into one, Go Girls! Book Club is designed to lead elementary school girls on the journey of writing, producing, and presenting their own original books that celebrate their uniqueness and creativity.

Each girl who participates in the Club will receive her own, signed copy of Starring Celia (our learning text for the session) and have a chance to meet author, Allison Kenny, in person. The program culminates in a live book reading where the girls will showcase their work for friends and family.

The Go Girls! Book Club integrates Common Core State Standards for: Language Arts, Visual & Performing Arts, and Social/Emotional Learning. It is also aligned to meet the 5 high quality, learning principles as outlined by Learning in Afterschool and Summer (LIAS): Active, Collaborative, Meaningful, Promotes Mastery, and Expands Horizons.

Instructor: Go Girls! Thursdays: 4:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade) *Double ChugCourse Fee: $212 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Toyology: Science through ToysSarah's Science is bringing Toyology back to the JCC this Winter with ALL NEW PROJECTS! New and returning students welcome! In these exciting hands-on science classes we will build a variety of toys and use them to demonstrate major scientific concepts such as energy, electricity, light, gravity, motion, friction, magnetism and simple machines. Each student will construct and take home a science toy in every class. Project highlights this Winter at JCC include: Air Cannon, Light-up Conductivity Tester, Magnetic Gaussian Roller Coaster, Balanced Bot and lots more!

Instructor: Sarah’s Science Enrichment Mondays: 4:00 – 4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $185 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Against the Grain: Farming the Gil Tract Do you like gardening and harvesting the fruits of your labor? If so, join Heather to plow the fields, plant seeds and enjoy fresh produce at the Gil Tract farm. Spend time enjoying one of the last viable pieces of farmland in the East Bay that was preserved by way of the hard work and dedication of UC Berkeley students and alumni in 2013 as they fought to keep the land from being devolved. After all farming produce is much more fun than

shopping at the supermarket for produce!

Instructor: Gil Tract Farm Thursdays: 4:00 – 5:45 (K - 3rd Grade) *Double ChugCourse Fee: $168 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Exploratory Art – Open Studio with Heather WareSample the arts using paint, clay, paper and a ton of fun tools and materials! Projects vary according to age of participants. Open Studio is a space where artists of all ages create, share and connect through art.

Art and art-making is for everyone and this class is designed as an Open Studio to operate under this philosophy. Artists are free to explore whatever captivates their interest such as graffiti art, portraiture, animals or cars. As a teaching artist with 15 years of experience working with children I will always be available to help locate materials, provide technical instruction, and suggest age appropriate activities.

Instructor: Heather Ware Tuesdays 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $150 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Tuesdays 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $150 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Jewelry Making with Heather WareCome join us and create your own personalized works of jewelry art, from beginning to end. I have been teaching jewelry making classes for over ten years and will expertly guide your child in making a unique piece of jewelry of their own design. Quality beads of crystal, semi-precious stones, shell, and lamp work glass will be used. Earnings will be hypo allergenic or sterling silver. We will also be making polymer clay jewelry and crystal sun catchers. Kids finished project will be Etsy worthy with professional finished presentations. The focus is on having fun while being in a creative environment.

Instructor: Heather Ware Mondays 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $100 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Mondays 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $100 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Twisted Kidsters: Balloon Sculpting with Heather WareBalloons are no longer just a party decoration... now they’re the canvas for your art! Want to learn how to make a balloon elephant? Maybe a giraffe? How about a poodle? You can make anything with balloons. That’s right, balloons! In this class, you’ll learn easy methods for twisting, inflating, and tying balloons. Next, you’ll practice making a few animals, a sword, and even some hats. You will be a hit at every party, not to mention it’s a pretty cool conversation starter.

This is a comprehensive balloon training course to teach you everything you need to become a professional balloon sculptor. Balloon sculptors will create amazing balloon

creations such as the balloon puppy, kitty, or monkey they've always wanted!

Learn how to properly and easily twist, inflate, and tie balloonsPractice making balloon designs including animals, swords, and hatsDiscover a new skill that you can show off at parties and gatherings

Instructor: Heather Ware Wednesdays 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $150 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Wednesdays 4:15-5:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $150 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Art Journeys Presents: Pokémon Draw & More! with Karen Jackson Learn how to draw favorite Pokémon characters and along the way learn basic coloring and shading techniques to bring them to life! We will add awesome backgrounds and designs using different art techniques and materials.

In addition to dedicating half of the session drawing Pokémon, the other half will also include art projects that take inspiration from artists, multi-cultural themes, and animals.

Students will learn how to use a variety of art materials & techniques for both two and three dimensional art projects. Instruction provides enough guidance for success and allows enough freedom for personal creative expression.

Instructor: Karen Jackson

Wednesdays: 3:15 – 4:00 (1st -3rd Grade)Course Fee: $270 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Taekwondo: Ananda Martial Arts Students will train in the Safety, Health and Wisdom by learning martial arts and life skills. Training includes meditation, fitness, Animal Exercises and board breaking. Participants learn AMAFA's Principles of a Black Belt and how to use them in life. Master John W. Ellis is a martial artist with 30 years of experience helping people strengthen the connections between the body, mind and spirit.

Instructor: Master John Ellis Thursdays: 4:00-4:45 (1st -3rd Grade)Course Fee: $195 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Spirit of the Samurai: Ananda Martial Arts Students will train in the Spirit of the Samurai and learn martial arts and life skills, and practice with a bokken (wooden sword). Training includes meditation, poetry, and artwork. Participants learn AMAFA's 8 Traits of a Modern Samurai and how to use them in life. Master John W. Ellis is a martial artist with 30 years of experience helping people strengthen the connections between the body, mind and spirit.

Instructor: Master John Ellis Thursdays: 5:00-5:45 (1st – 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $225 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Hanabi JudoHajime! (Begin!) establishes a strong base of judo technique, culture, and character. Fun tumbling, jumping and running activities warm us up before we practice our ukemi or falling techniques. We learn to hold a person down with “kesa-gatame” (scarf hold) and we practice throws – where our opponent can be flipped upside down – on Sensei.We sing in Japanese about inspiration, bow to each other respectfully and say “Arigatoh.” At Hanabi, Respect and discipline come as naturally as smiling. Price includes a $60 fee for a Judo uniform.

Instructor: Hanabi Judo Mondays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $230 (Price reflective of 8 classes)

Edventure More: Intergalactic InnovatorsWe’re on a mission to deep outer space to explore the unknown! You’ll have the course of this program to apply the principles of design thinking to launch a spacecraft, safely land a space rover on distant worlds and build tools to conduct experiments; all on a quest to become the first humans to explore and study deep space! Along the way you will also be exploring what exists in the vast space of our universe, including satellites, comets, asteroids, solar systems, and galaxies. Suit up, the world’s future depends on you!

Instructor: EdVenture More Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $210 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Things Fall Down: Building Blocks and Marble RunsKids: We build stuff with 1500 building blocks and with marble runs. In the past, we’ve made a haunted house, a harbor, a castle, a baseball stadium, a mosque — just about anything you can imagine. And the marble runs — I looked at a dozen different marble runs and the one I’ve bought for you is definitely the coolest.

Parents: Frank Lloyd Wright credited these sorts of blocks, and building with them as a child, for his success as an adult architect. The set we used is designed for students K-3, though the hardest problems I pose are harder than any can solve. The constant spatial visualization combined with the kinesthetic is a huge part of their mathematical development; research has found that this is especially true for girls. The Cuboro marble run is a Swiss-made system that fascinates children and gets them thinking logically and spatially. It is a part of some curricula in Europe, with challenges for students through grades 1 - 8. It’s that good.

Henri Ducharme has taught math, design, and chess to children for twenty years. He studied math at Oberlin College.

Instructor: Henri Ducharme Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $210 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Kids’ Carpentry Come join us this Winter with Casey Nutt at the JCC East Bay. Kids’ Carpentry is a year-round enrichment program designed to teach girls and boys, kindergarten-6th grade, the safe-use of hand tools and general woodworking skills. Through a sequence of projects, the young carpenters gain the skill and competence to complete increasingly more complicated projects. From boats to bird feeders, doll furniture, clocks, games, airplanes, and many more, the kids have a wide range of projects to choose from besides designing and building according to their own needs and imagination for the veteran carpenter.

In addition to the fun kids have they also gain quality experiences in measuring, applied math (including fractions), problem-solving, craftsmanship, and empowered by the hands-on experience.

Carpentry classes are taught with one teacher for every 7-8 students, ensuring careful attention and respect for each child. Since class sizes are limited, prompt enrollment is strongly recommended.

This Winter Casey Nutt is back teaching Kids’ Carpentry at the JCC East Bay. Casey is a professional carpenter and boat builder. He has been teaching Kids’ Carpentry for 8 years. When Casey was a kid he was also a student in Kids’ Carpentry.

Director Michael Glass will be in Thailand for the Winter. Michael will return to teach Spring and Summer classes!

Instructor: Casey NuttTuesdays: 4:00 - 4:45 (K - 3rd Grade) Course Fee: $270 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Tuesdays: 5:00 – 5:45 (K - 3rd Grade) Course Fee: $270 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Role Playing Adventure Roleplaying Adventure offers kids the chance to explore a strange and dangerous world through classic paper-and-dice roleplaying games like Dungeons and Dragons. The children get to build their own characters and get a customized character sheet they can take home. Then they go on an adventure together solving puzzles, fighting monsters and completing quests in a world of magic, dragons, elves and knights. Roleplaying Adventure is also a fun way to develop reading and math skills, and encourages teamwork, creative problem-solving, imaginative thinking, and good listening.

Instructor: Jake Gelender

Tuesdays: 4:00 – 4:45 (2nd and 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $180 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Tuesdays: 5:00- 5:45 (2nd and 3rd Grade)Course Fee: $180 (Price reflective of 12 classes)

Private Music Instruction

Music lessons are offered in half hour time slots between 2-6pm unless otherwise indicated. You can chose semi-private instruction for $20 per class, and we will pair your child with a student of similar ability. You can also choose private instruction for $30 per class.

All registration for music lessons take place online. You will be contacted by Michael after registering to discuss a time that works with your child’s schedule.

Piano Lessons Instructor: Marcie Avalon

Mondays Tuesdays

Internal Chugim(Taught by our Berkeley Afterschool Teachers)

Music, Theater and Performing Arts

Puppet ManiaStudents will create a variety of hand and finger puppets from basic materials such as socks, spoons, clothespins and popsicle sticks. They will also spend time playing with their puppets together and creating imaginative stories with them. If the students wish, the class will culminate with a short puppet theater production to be shared with parents and others at the chugim fair.

Instructor: LindsayThursdays 5:00-5:45: (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $7

Cirque du ShalomNietzsche once said, "One must still have chaos in oneself to be able to give birth to a dancing star." Cirque du Shalom is the embodiment of that philosophy, with an emphasis on the "chaos" part. Children learn balance and coordination from playing with stilts, pogo sticks, rolla bollas, flower sticks, and a host of other circus equipment in what may often appear to be a whirlwind of disarray.

Instructor: SteveTuesdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Fridays: 4:30-5:30 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

The Laws of ImprovabilityAre you tired of struggling through the tedious process of memorizing lines? Are you hungry for the spotlight but too impatient to practice? Do you have a craving to express yourself in front of an audience of your peers? Do you just want to perform? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then The Laws of Improvability is the right class for you. Come, get onstage and be whoever you want to be in a class filled with nothing but theater games.

Instructor: SteveMondays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)

Acting!Everybody deserves a chance to be a star. Children can gain enormous amounts of confidence from being onstage, whether performing before a close knit group of families or a sold out Broadway production. While the final performance of Acting! will be solely for the families of the JCC After School program, by the end of the class your child will be ready to perform for any Broadway show you could dream of. Even Hamilton.

Instructor: SteveWednesday: 4:15-6:00 (1st and 2nd Grade) *Double ChugMaterial Fee: $20

Making the BandGet ready to be a Rock Star! Making the Band is a relatively new music class that has been improving every session. Students will collaborate with one another with instruments brought from home, as they express themselves musically and learn the importance of teamwork. Seasoned musician Alex Wilcox will help students learn to play their favorite songs, culminating in a rockin’ performance at the Chugim Fair or during Shabbat.

Instructor: ClaireTuesday: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Mindfulness, Meditation and Yoga

Ecstatic DanceCut loose with freeform movement through song and dance! Ecstatic Dance is a global community project that provides a non-judgmental space for children to express themselves through dance. Through this form of exercise, children will learn about consent, expression, and the power of inclusivity.

Instructors: Morgan & ZoeTuesday: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)

Movement and MeditationRelax and center yourself with some mindful movement, stretching and guided meditation. By the end of the session, you just might discover that mindfulness is the superpower you never knew you had.

Instructor: MorganMonday: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $5

Plant Lovers’ Tea PartyStudents will have the opportunity to sample a variety of herbal teas while relaxing in a cozy environment with their friends. Each week we will try a new tea, look at pictures or dried plants that are in the tea, and learn a bit about their history. The class will culminate with a field trip to a nearby park where we will get to see some local edible and medicinal wild plants.

Instructor: LindsayWednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $7

Radical YogaIn this imaginative yoga journey, children will strengthen their bodies as they learn how to focus through breathing and relaxation techniques while improving flexibility, balance, coordination and body awareness. We will move, sing, draw and play in this energy releasing class, enhancing concentration and promoting a sense of calmness and inner peace.

Instructor: AnnieWednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (K - 3rd Grade)

Arts, Crafts, Poetry & Creative Writing

Poetry PlayChildren will learn poetry fundamentals and practice composing poems in different styles. Each week will draw from a different theme from identity and self-exploration to fun and whimsical pieces. The class will include field trips ranging from nature walks, to farmer’s markets, seeking inspiration from the beauty of the natural world.

Instructors: Annie & ImaniWednesday: 4:15-5:00 (1st -3rd Grade)Material Fee: $7

Write Your Own ZineStudents will be introduced to various zine-related arts including: making zines (self-published magazines) bookmaking, printmaking, and collage. In each class the teacher will briefly introduce a new skill, and then allow plenty of time for students to experiment and explore their creativity. Students will create several zines and small books during the class, and also have the opportunity to contribute to a collaborative group zine to be copied and distributed to parents and other JCC students at the end of the chugim session.

Instructor: LindsayTuesday: 4:00-4:45 (1st -3rd Grade)

Material Fee: $10

The Ancient Art of Snail MailEmail, texting, and social media are wonderfully convenient modern resources for communication, but there is nothing like the charm of a handwritten letter. In the new chug, we will get creative with an array of stationary and dazzle faraway family, friends, and pen pals with our postal powers.

Instructor: MorganThursday: 4:00-4:45 (2nd and 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $15

Cartooning 101Are you the most creative kid in your class? Or at least a creative kid in your class? If yes, sign up for cartooning 101! In this chug, children will be learning cartooning techniques and creating their own cartoon characters!

Instructors: Zoe & AlexThursdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $25

Painting PartyIn this class, children will use watercolor and acrylic paint to create artistic works that explore color, shape and form. Students will learn color theory and principles and will get the chance to create a visual narrative as their final project: A book composed of a painted story.

Instructor: AnnieThursdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Look at all the ColorsExperiment with all the different colors of the rainbow in new cool ways! Make prints and patterns and learn about color mixing!

Instructor: ClaireThursdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Let’s Get CraftyStudents will have the opportunity to create unique and individualized jars, DIY crafts, accessories, and much much more!

Instructor: OonaTuesdays: 5:00-5:45 (1st - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Jar BazaarStart saving those jars. Each week students will create beautiful art projects made from recycled glass jars. Come join in the fun as we make vases, plant terrariums, snow globes,

sand art, candle holders and more.

Instructor: HeatherFridays: 4:30-5:30Material Fee: $20

Open Arts & CraftsEnjoy some free time to work on various arts and crafts project.

Instructors: Claire and MorganFridays: 4:30-5:30Material Fee: $5

OrigamiCome have fun learning to make a cool new origami art piece each week! We will make boxes, balloons, frogs, and more!

Instructor: ClaireWednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $5

The Longest LanyardLanyard. It's a word that means so much to people. Ever since man created the first neon colored flat plastic strings, lanyards have been crafted by children and presented to doting parents across the world. They adorn backpacks, personalize keychains, and inhabit chotchkie drawers across the nation. Now is the time for your child to add to this flourishing art. In The Longest Lanyard we will be doing three things--relaxing, listening to music, and making lanyards.

Instructor: SteveThursdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $5

Center Room Hang Out After a long day of school, sometimes all you really need is some good Center Room Hang Out time. We use this space as a creative zone for kids to recharge and have fun indoors. We will have art projects (especially Fuse Beads), board games and blocks. This is also a mellow space to just chill out with friends, play with costumes, or read a book. So next time you’re in the neighborhood, come on down to the Center Room.

Instructor: VariesMondays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Mondays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Tuesdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Tuesdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 4:15-5:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Thursdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)

Thursdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Fridays: 4:30-5:30 (K - 3rd Grade)

Science and Outdoors

Young ExplorersYoung Explorers will be doing just that: exploring the Bay Area. Similar to the chug “Club J,” Young Explorers will visit parks, museums, beaches, and hiking trails. This chug is the perfect match for the curious adventurer in you. Note: This is a field trip chug, and they will be getting back to the JCC at 5:45 every Wednesday.

Instructors: Heather and ZoeWednesdays: 3:15-5:45 (2nd and 3rd)Material Fee: $30

Planet DinosaurJourney millions of years back in time to roam the Earth with the dinosaurs. Through a combination of artistic and scientific projects, we will learn about and celebrate these fascinating ancient creatures.

Instructor: MorganWednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (1st and 2nd Grade)Material Fee: $15

DIY Experiments Participate in DIY experiments and activities with Alex and Claire. Let your creative mind shine. Note: Mentos & Coke, Gak, and much more will be included!

Instructor: OonaTuesdays: 4:00-4:45 (2nd and 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Instructor: AlexFridays: 4:30-5:30 (2nd and 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Games, Sports and FitnessMagic the GatheringIf your opponent casts Doom Blade on an attacking Galepowder Mage in response to you giving the creature protection from black with Apostle's Blessing, is the Galepowder Mage destroyed or does Apostle's Blessing resolve before Doom Blade? If you answered that the Galepowder Mage is destroyed, you are correct! Since Apostle's Blessing was on the stack before Doom Blade, it resolves after the Galepowder Mage has already been destroyed. Magic the Gathering is one of the most complex card games ever, and in Magic the Blabbering the goal is to progress from simply playing Magic to understanding its nuances. At the end of the class, each child will receive an advanced level deck!

Instructor: Steve Tuesdays: 5:00 – 5:45 (1st -3rd Grade)

Material Fee: $20

Soccer FundamentalsIn this chug we will learn the fundamentals of soccer while enjoying ourselves and getting some exercise. This chug will teach the importance of teamwork and communication in a fun, positive, and non-competitive environment.

Instructor: KellyWednesdays 4:15-5:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Volleyball 101In this chug we will learn the fundamentals of volleyball while enjoying ourselves and getting some exercise. This chug will teach the importance of teamwork and communication in a fun, positive, and non-competitive environment.

Instructor: KellyWednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $15

ZumbaLearn Zumba and dance your heart away.

Instructor: KellyMondays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $5

Dodgeball Dance PartyKids will learn new ways to play dodgeball while listening to good music and making friends.

Instructor: ImaniMondays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $5

Knock Out: There Can Be Only ONEThis class is filled with fitness, fun, and finesse as students build hand eye coordination (catching, shooting); cooperation skills; and collaborative goal attainment through the fever pitch pace of one of the most iconic games you can play with a basketball.

Knock Out is simple. Students line up and the first two receive balls. The person standing at the front of the line shoots. If a child makes the basket, they pass the ball to the next person in line without a ball. If the first person misses the shot, the second person has a chance to get them out by making their shot before the person in line in front of them. This goes on until there is only one person left. At the end of Chugim season, a commemorative mini basketball will be signed by participants and presented at the Enrichment Fair.

Instructor: Chez

Mondays: 4:00-4:45 (1st -3rd Grade)Material Fee: $7

Board Game Empire In this chug, students get to choose from their favorite board games and play them with their friends. Gamers of all levels are encouraged to join, as their will be something for everyone, and our instructor Taylor will be there to help students with games they have not played

Instructor: VariesFridays: 4:30-5:30 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $7

Game Room, Game Time Put your game face on and prepare yourself for a Chug filled with pool and foosball tournaments, wild games of Uno, and showdowns of Battleship that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Instructor: VariesMondays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Mondays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Tuesdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)

Outside Play Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have recess all day? Well, here’s your chance because this chug is all about playing. After a long day at school, we all just want to go outside and enjoy some outdoor fun.

Instructor: VariesMondays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Mondays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Tuesdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Tuesdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 4:15-5:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Thursdays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Thursdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Fridays: 4:30-5:30 (K - 3rd Grade)

Social & Cultural Topics

Be the Change You Want to SeeChildren will engage in several art projects and learn the ways art can create change and positivity for their community.

Instructor: Imani

Mondays: 5:00-5:45 (All Age)Material Fee: $10

Spanish 101Children will learn basic conversational Spanish in a fun environment. Children will also discover new foods and learn about different parts of the world.

Instructor: KellyTuesdays: 5:00-5:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $5

Feminism 101What is feminism and why is it important for kids of all genders to understand? In this chug, we explore what feminism is, its history, make feminist art, and start some important conversations. This chug was co-created by some of our own JCC-ers. This chug is a big deal!

Instructor: Zoe and AnnieMondays: 4:00-4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $10

Food Lovers Unite!Students will spend time preparing, decorating, and individualizing their favorite foods including (but not limited to) cupcakes, smoothies, and lemonade!

Instructor: AlexTuesdays: 4:00-4:45 (2nd and 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $12

Instructor: Oona Wednesdays: 3:15-4:00 (2nd and 3rd Grade)Material Fee: $12

Homework and Reading

Reading with Dr. Seuss!This chug is a Dr. Seuss appreciation class where students explore the wonders of one of the greatest authors for children of the century. Children may also have the opportunity to watch one of Dr. Seuss’ stories come to life through film.

Instructor: ChezWednesdays: 5:15-6:00 (K-2nd)

Homework ClubParticipants in this workshop will receive help on their homework. The teacher will provide assistance and endeavor to make sure that participants complete their homework. If you need some quiet reading time or want to finish your homework before you get home, this Chug is perfect for you. Please note this is a quiet space for others to study, so sign up only if you have homework to complete.

Instructor: VariesMondays: 4:00 – 4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Tuesdays: 4:00 – 4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)Wednesdays: 4:15 - 5:00 (K - 3rd Grade)Thursdays: 4:00 – 4:45 (K - 3rd Grade)