JCC Greater Boston invites families who live north of Boston to enjoy engaging educational, fitness and social activities held in your area. JCC programs and events are a natural way to meet other families with a shared connection to Jewish ideals and community. Everyone is welcome. Be sure to check out the Ready, Set, Kids! family enrichment center in Arlington Center. It’s a fun and welcoming setting for the JCC’s early parenting and family programs, weekly drop-in playgroups and Parents’ Nights Out.
For information about JCC activities in your area, contact us at metronorth@jccgb.org or 617.841.8009.
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Events & Activities in Metro North
Events & Activities in Metro North
Family events and programs in your community.
Baby and Toddler Classes
Baby and Toddler Classes
Play and bond with your little one 6 months-3 years in fun-filled, facilitated child development classes.
Music Classes
New Parent Support Classes
New Parent Support Classes
Bring your baby 0-6 months and share the journey of parenthood with other families in supportive, expert-led classes.
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Drop-in Playgroups & Programs
Free weekly drop-ins where young children play and parents connect. Visit one near you.
Playground Meetups
Playground Meetups
Come enjoy casual playground meet-ups, where you and your children can explore, play, and meet new friends.
Preschool Science and Technology Classes
Preschool Science and Technology Classes
Kids of all learning styles develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning.
Activities for Parents
Early Learning Centers
Early Learning Centers
Nationally recognized Jewish early education and childcare for infants to 5 years. Brookline/Brighton, Hingham, Newton, Sharon.
Welcome Baby!
Welcome Baby!
Let the Greater Boston Jewish community welcome you and your new baby with a home visit, FREE gift tote and community resources about family friendly events and activities in your area.
PJ Library®
PJ Library®
Free, high quality Jewish-themed books and music for your young child – plus a monthly newsletter with upcoming family events.
Family Events
Family Events
Family events and programs throughout the Greater Boston Area and in your community.
Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families
Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families
Delight the young children in your life with exciting live performances from professional children’s entertainers.
Jewish Holiday Programs
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy
Acclaimed Lenny Krayzelburg swim program starts as young as 3 months.
Youth Technology Classes
Youth Technology Classes
Kids of all learning styles develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on learning.
Sports Camps
Sports Camps
One-week sessions offer a focus on soccer, tennis, swimming or multi-sports, for kids age 5-16. Newton, MA.
Camp Grossman
Camp Grossman
Kids age 4½-15 enjoy a traditional day camp experience infused with Jewish values and a strong sense of community. Westwood, MA.
Camp Kaleidoscope
Camp Kaleidoscope
Day campers age 5-16 explore their creativity with art, music, dance, theater, science and nature activities. Newton, MA.
Camp Kingswood
Camp Kingswood
Overnight campers age 8-16 enjoy an unforgettable summer with sports, outdoor adventures, arts, Jewish culture. Bridgton, ME.
Preschool Summer Program
Preschool Summer Program
Kids age 15 months.-5 years. have summer fun at our nurturing Early Learning Centers in Brookline/Brighton, Hingham, Newton, Sharon.
Empow Tech and Design Camp
Empow Tech and Design Camp
Kids age 7-13 work on video game design, robotics, animation, 3D modeling/printing, music production, more. Newton, MA
School Vacation Programs
School Vacation Programs
Kids age 5-15 enjoy sports, arts and friends during fun and enriching school vacation weeks. Newton, MA.
JCC Showstoppers Camp
JCC Showstoppers Camp
Campers age 5-11 sing, act and dance at this one-week summer theater camp. Newton, MA.
JCC Diller Teen Fellows
JCC Diller Teen Fellows
Jewish 10th and 11th graders spend 15 months exploring Jewish identity, leadership, service and their connection to Israel.
Parkinson’s Resources
Parkinson’s Resources
Serving the Parkinson’s community with exercise and movement classes, a support group for caregivers and special events.
Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations
Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations
If you enjoy a lively exchange of ideas on today’s hot button topics, the JCC’s acclaimed discussion series is for you.
Maccabi Games
Maccabi Games
Each summer, Jewish teens ages 12-17 gather for a six-day, Olympics®-style competition. It’s the summer experience of a lifetime, and JCC Greater Boston is proud to send its own delegation to the games!
Feeding & Sleep Support Services
Feeding & Sleep Support Services
Parents can get expert advice from an infant feeding/lactation consultant and a baby/toddler sleep expert.
Welcome Baby! Events in Metro North
Welcome Baby! Events in Metro North
Welcome Baby! family events and programs in your community.
Upcoming Events
Grab a beer or coffee and get ready for the weekend with new and old friends at the Mighty Squirrel Brewing Co in Waltham. Bring along a picnic...
Get out of the house with your babies! Meet new and old friends at Otto's for a quick slice of pizza (on us) and then take in a movie at the...
Beat the heat and connect with other local families at the North Union Spray Park and playground at the Thompson Elementary School in East...
