Children's Classes
Unleash your child's full potential with our wide range of engaging classes in sports, arts, dance, music, theater, baking, chess, sciences, and more!
Discover Endless Fun With Classes for Kids Ages 0-14!
Our JCC children’s classes provide exciting opportunities for kids to explore their passions, develop skills, and build lasting friendships. Designed for children of all ages and abilities, these programs offer a range of enriching activities, including sports, dance, music, theater, chess, and adaptive classes. Led by skilled and enthusiastic instructors, each class focuses on fostering creativity, confidence, and community.
Why Choose JCC Children’s Classes?
- Wide Variety of Programs: From active sports and creative arts to specialized adaptive classes, there’s something for every child.
- Supportive Environment: Our classes are designed to encourage self-expression, teamwork, and skill-building in a welcoming atmosphere.
- Experienced Instructors: Our dedicated team ensures that every class is engaging, educational, and fun.
Highlights of Our Classes
- Sports Programs: Develop coordination, teamwork, and a love for active play.
- Music and Dance: Ignite creativity through rhythm, movement, and melodies.
- Theater and Chess: Build confidence, critical thinking, and self-expression.
- Inclusive Opportunities: Adaptive classes provide a supportive space for all children to participate and thrive.
Ready to get started? Explore JCC children’s classes and find the perfect fit for your child. Whether they’re learning a new skill, pursuing a passion, or making new friends, every class is a step toward growth and discovery.
Be Productive While Your Child is Active with JWork!
Need a quiet spot to work, take a call, or relax while your child is off having fun? Reserve a time slot at our JWork coworking space located on the third floor. With private offices and common spaces available, you can cross important items off your to-do list at the one-stop shop that is JCC Greater Boston.
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Upcoming Classes
Winter ELC Sports & Games (3-4 yrs) - Thursdays
FOR ELC CHILDREN: Try your hand at multiple activities in this fun mixed sports & games class! Enjoy classics such as...
Winter ELC 1pm Chess Champs (4-5 yrs) - Thursdays
FOR ELC CHILDREN: If you are curious, creative, and love to solve puzzles, then this hands-on, activity-driven, Chess...
Winter ELC Chess Champs (4-5 yrs) - Thursdays
FOR ELC CHILDREN: If you are curious, creative, and love to solve puzzles, then this hands-on, activity-driven, Chess...
Winter Family Chess (For Caregivers with children 6yrs+) - Thursdays
If you are a caregiver who is seeking a fun and beneficial activity to share with the children (ages 6+) in your life, then...
Winter ELC Little Scientists (3-5 yrs) - Fridays
FOR ELC CHILDREN: Join us for a science adventure! Learn the basics of scientific reactions and then see them for yourself!...
Chess Classes
Winter Family Chess (For Caregivers with children 6yrs+) - Thursdays
If you are a caregiver who is seeking a fun and beneficial activity to share with the children (ages 6+) in your life, then...
Winter Chess Champs (4-6 yrs)
If you are curious and creative, and love to solve puzzles, then this hands-on, activity-driven, Chess FUNdamentals class is...
Winter Chess Challengers (5-12 yrs) - Sundays
In this visually stimulating, interactive introduction to Chess FUNdamentals, master the rules, learn strategy, explore...
Winter Family Chess (For Caregivers with children 6yrs+) - Sundays
If you are a caregiver who is seeking a fun and beneficial activity to share with the children (ages 6+) in your life, then...
Music, Art, & Dance Classes
Israeli Dance
Israeli Dance is a cross of Middle Eastern dance steps with music and styles from all over the world. Learn traditional and...
Winter JamBABY (6mon-3yrs)
Join local studio Jammin with You for this music and movement class that puts the ROCK in Rock A Bye Baby! Your child will...
Winter Creative Dance (3-5 yrs)
Love to move and groove? Join Dancin’ Dave for a high-energy class full of music, movement, and creative exploration! With...
Winter Broadway Bootcamp (6-9 yrs)
Ready to step into the spotlight and bring your Broadway dreams to life? This high-energy, action-packed class is designed...
Winter Creative Filmmaking! (K-8 )
Lights, Camera, Action! Become a Director, Actor, Cinematographer, and Editor at CinemaKidz. Utilizing professional...
Cooking Classes
Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday Masters Swim
Masters Swim at JCC Greater Boston is designed to cater to swimmers of all levels, offering a structured and motivating...
Pastel and Oil Painting: Intermediate to Advanced
Take your painting skills to the next level with this class in oil or pastel. Designed for intermediate to advanced artists,...
Canasta: Beginners
Do you like to play games? Would you like to learn a new one? More popular than ever with adults of all ages, the game of...
Welcome Baby Weekly Indoor Stroller Walk - Newton
Grab your sneakers and join us for a weekly walk around the JCC indoor track with Welcome Baby! We will meet at the entrance...
Pickleball 201 Clinic: Single Session
Have you taken an intro class but don’t quite feel ready to jump into open play? Pickleball 201 is the perfect next step! In...
Soccer Classes
Winter Super Soccer Stars (2-3 yrs) - Saturdays
Get moving with Super Soccer Stars! Super Soccer Stars uses the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve...
Winter Super Soccer Stars (3-4 yrs) - Saturdays
Get moving with Super Soccer Stars! Super Soccer Stars uses the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve...
Winter Super Soccer Stars (4-5 yrs) - Saturdays
Get moving with Super Soccer Stars! Super Soccer Stars uses the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve...
Winter Super Soccer Stars (2-3 yrs) - Sundays
Get moving with Super Soccer Stars! Super Soccer Stars uses the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve...
Winter Super Soccer Stars (3-4 yrs) - Sundays
Get moving with Super Soccer Stars! Super Soccer Stars uses the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve...
Tennis Classes
Winter 9am RedBall Tennis (4-5 yrs)
Spend time on the fundamentals, and experience a variety of drills and teaching games. This class is for beginning students...
Winter 10am RedBall Tennis (4-5 yrs)
Spend time on the fundamentals, and experience a variety of drills and teaching games. This class is for beginning students...
Winter 11am RedBall+ Tennis (K-2)
Spend time on the fundamentals, and experience a variety of drills and teaching games. This class is designed for beginners...
Winter 12pm OrangeBall Tennis (Gr. 2-4)
Spend time on the fundamentals, and experience a variety of drills and teaching games. This class is designed for new...
Winter 1pm RedBall+ Tennis (K-2)
Spend time on the fundamentals, and experience a variety of drills and teaching games. This class is designed for beginners...
Basketball Classes
Winter Basketball (7-10 yrs) - Sundays
Slam Dunk! Join Viking Kids Sports on the JCC's indoor basketball courts for an active and fun afternoon. Develop and...
Winter Basketball (5-8 yrs) - Sundays
Slam Dunk! Join Viking Kids Sports on the JCC's indoor basketball courts for an active and fun afternoon. Develop and...
Winter Basketball (4-6 yrs) - Sundays
Slam Dunk! Join Viking Kids Sports on the JCC's indoor basketball courts for an active and fun afternoon. Develop and...
Winter Basketball (5-7 yrs) - Mondays
Slam Dunk! Join Viking Kids Sports on the JCC's indoor basketball courts for an active and fun afternoon. Develop and...
Winter Basketball (7-10 yrs) - Mondays
Slam Dunk! Join Viking Kids Sports on the JCC's indoor basketball courts for an active and fun afternoon. Develop and...
Early Parenting Classes
Explore Early ParentingWelcome Baby Weekly Indoor Stroller Walk - Newton
Grab your sneakers and join us for a weekly walk around the JCC indoor track with Welcome Baby! We will meet at the entrance...
Welcome Baby Weekly Indoor Stroller Walk - Newton
Grab your sneakers and join us for a weekly walk around the JCC indoor track with Welcome Baby! We will meet at the entrance...
Welcome Baby & Beyond - New Parent Virtual/In Person Group
Welcome Baby & Beyond is a NEW 6-week virtual program designed to help new parents learn from experts, share, and build...
Welcome Baby Weekly Indoor Stroller Walk - Newton
Grab your sneakers and join us for a weekly walk around the JCC indoor track with Welcome Baby! We will meet at the entrance...
Welcome Baby Winter Warm Up Musical Brunch - Newton
Shake off the winter cold and get ready for a fun-filled morning of moving and grooving with the interactive Rock-a-Baby...
Inclusive Classes
Roots & Rainbows: Hybrid LGBTQ+ Welcome Baby Group
Find your queer parenting community with Roots & Rainbows! This 4-part hybrid group is for LGBTQIA+ parents and...
Winter Music Performance - Adaptive Class
Enjoy karaoke? Love to sing and/or dance? Show off your inner super star as you learn about music performance! Participants...
Rainbow Shabbat: Unity in Community
Join us for a joyful Rainbow Shabbat at the JP Library! Together, we’ll explore Shabbat through a rainbow of traditions:...
Rainbow Shabbat: Unity in Community
Join us for a joyful Rainbow Shabbat at the JP Library! Together, we’ll explore Shabbat through a rainbow of traditions:...
Planting Joy: Tu B'Shevat LGBTQ+ Family Meetup
While winter is piling up outside, Tu B’Shevat invites us to imagine the first signs of spring by celebrating the birthday...
Meet the Team
Assistant Director, Family Programming
Shirah Hill-Cohen
Assistant Director, Family Programming
Shirah is a skilled Hebrew speaker and experienced teacher, having previously served as a teaching fellow in Israel and a leader at Jewish summer camps. Since 2019, she has been working at the JCC where she has taught virtual STEM classes and engaged with hundreds of our JCC families through children's classes, JCC birthday parties, vacation day programs, and Discovery Club After School.
