Discovery Club After School: Cambridge
An active and engaging licensed after-school program for children in grades K–5, located at Congregation Eitz Chayim in Cambridge. Registration will be opening September 2027.
Discovery Club is Coming to Cambridge!
Discovery Club is a vibrant, welcoming community filled with enrichment programming, Jewish celebrations and values, learning, and fun for your child enrolled in Kindergarten through 5th grade for the 2027-2028 school year. Building on the success of our Newton location, we are proud to bring Discovery Club to Congregation Eitz Chayim at 136 Magazine Street in Cambridge. We are a fully-licensed program by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care.
Registration will now be opening September 2027. Please reach out with any questions at dccambridge@jccgb.org or 617.558.6483.
Enrichment Options
In Newton, current enrichment experiences include art, STEM and makerspace projects, LEGO building, games, reading, cooking, science, movement activities, music and Hebrew exposure woven naturally into the environment.
Our program is grounded in Jewish values that are also universal values, so all children and families can feel welcomed, included, and seen regardless of religious background.
All enrichment offerings are dependent on instructor and vendor availability.
Designed for Your Family
Discovery Club operates after school until 6pm, fitting the CPS rolling school dismissal from 2:30pm onwards, plus Wednesday early release days.
Families will be able to enroll with a 2-day per week minimum commitment. Families may choose the days that work best for them, pending availability and space within the program. Please note that all children must be enrolled in Kindergarten–5th grade for the 2027-2028 school year to be eligible for the program.
We are proud to provide:
- Jewish celebrations and experiences
- Child-directed, play-based experiences and programs
- Expert-led enrichment classes
- Social-emotional awareness and support
- A variety of healthy snack options
Transportation
CPS bus service to the Magazine Street/Putnam Street stop is available for children attending the following schools:
- Baldwin School
- Cambridgeport School
- Graham and Parks School
- King Open School
- Tobin School
We will also offer a staff-supervised walking bus from the Morse School.
Children attending other schools are also welcome to participate with parent or caregiver drop-off.
Curated for Your Child
We're a one-stop shop for expert-led enrichment activities in arts, sciences, sports, and more.
Our curriculum integrates:
- Jewish values and holiday resources, celebrations, and experiences
- Special events and guest experts
- Fun physical activity and outdoor play
- Social action projects around inclusivity, kindness, and community
Discovery Club Daily Schedule
Arrival–6pm (We serve children from school dismissal to 6PM, following the Cambridge Public Schools and the JCC calendar)
- Arrival
- Healthy Snacks with Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
- Jewish Value Discussions
- Indoor/Outdoor Free Play and Structured Activities
Activity Block
Children choose from expert-led activities in:
- Arts, Sciences, Jewish Learning, Hebrew Language, and More!
- Homework Support
- Indoor/Outdoor Free Play
- Games
- Movement Activities
Later Afternoon:
- Small Group Activities and Special Projects
- Closing Circle and Clean Up
- PJ Library® Story Time
- Departure
Meet the Team
Director of Family Programming
Liane Weber
Director of Family Programming
Liane is a seasoned professional with over ten years of experience working with elementary-aged children in out-of-school settings prior to her arrival at the JCC in 2014. She is an integral part of the JCC Greater Boston team, where she creates and facilitates engaging and developmentally appropriate activities for students at Discovery Club. Her areas of focus include enrichment, academic support, physical, and social-emotional development. Liane is deeply committed to fostering a warm and nurturing community of students, parents, and teachers.
Director of After Schools
Heather Baranick
Director of After Schools
Heather is an experienced educator with over twenty-five years of experience in early childhood and school age care as a group leader, site coordinator, teacher, assistant director, director and early intervention specialist. Heather truly loves every aspect of working with children, teachers and families. She strongly believes in fostering children’s emotional and developmental growth through play and hopes to instill a love of learning during these important years.
Site Manager, Cambridge Discovery Club
Timothy Jones
Site Manager, Cambridge Discovery Club
TJ will lead our Cambridge location and is excited to become part of the local community. He earned his Master's Degree in Educational Leadership from Harvard University and has extensive experience leading youth and after school programs.
Originally from Columbus, Ohio, TJ loves building relationships with children and families and creating spaces where every child feels they belong. Outside of work, you'll often find him hiking, fishing, playing basketball, or spending time with his dog, Comet.
Get in Touch
Discovery Club Cambridge After School
617.558.6483
dccambridge@jccgb.org
