PARENTING CENTER CLASSES
For newborns through 4 years old, with caregivers
The Parenting Center provides families with the support, guidance, and enrichment needed to raise young children in the city. Classes are designed to meet the developmental and social needs of infants and toddlers (newborns through age 4) and to provide meaningful and fun bonding experiences for parents and other caregivers. LGBTQ and straight, couples and single parents, Jewish and non-Jewish — are families all warmly welcomed.
By registering for our classes, you agree to our policies regarding refunds, make-ups, safety, illness, and more. Read them here.
Please note that unless specifically designated as a “drop-off class,” all classes require that children be accompanied by a caregiver at all time
INFORMATION ABOUT WINTER AND SPRING 2019 CLASSES
Registration for our Winter and Spring 2019 Sessions will open soon after Thanksgiving. Our Winter 2019 Session will run from January through early March. Our Spring 2019 Session will run from mid-March through May. Once registration opens, you will be able to register for one or both sessions at the same time. Please be aware that our Spring Session classes often full up early, since many people register for both Winter and Spring sessions at the same time.
IF YOU’D LIKE TO RECEIVE AN EMAIL WHEN REGISTRATION OPENS, PLEASE EMAIL MIRIAM TO BE ADDED TO THE MAILING LIST. Please be aware that signing up for this mailing list means that you will receive periodic emails from the EDCJCC. If you unsubscribe from the general mailing, you will not receive the email about registration. Also, if you’ve taken a Parenting Center class or workshop before, you are automatically already on the mailing list
WINTER/SPRING 2019 Classes For Infants (newborns-almost crawling, typically 0-8 months)
Tuesdays, 11:50AM-12:30PM
Teacher: Miriam Szubin
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 8-Feb 26 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 5 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, March 12-May 14 (no class March 26 & April 23) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 21 Spring Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate $130) |
Bond with your baby through music in this class for infants and their grownups. We will use age-appropriate songs, movements, games, and instruments to encourage development and attachment and to share ideas about how to stimulate your baby at home.
Registration for Musical Infants will open by the end of November
WINTER/SPRING 2019 Classes For Mobile Babies and Early Walkers (6 months-15 months)
Thursdays, 11:00-11:40 OR 11:50am-12:30pm
Teacher: Michelle Hessel
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 10-Feb 28 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 7 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 7 Thursdays, April 4-May 23 (no class April 25) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 30 Spring Session Price: $156 (EDCJCC Member Rate $114) |
Ms. Michelle’s energetic and engaging classes combine music, movement, and creative play, which are all building blocks for self-confidence in physical and social development. Using a variety of different rhythm instruments and props as well as a broad repertoire of music, this class teaches age-appropriate musical concepts and basic gross motor skills through a dynamic, creative and interactive program.
Registration for Makin’ Music with Ms. Michelle will open by the end of November
Tuesdays, 11:00-11:40 AM
Teacher: Ari Jacobson
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 8-Feb 26 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 5 Winter Session Price: $178 (Discounted Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 9 Tuesdays, March 12-May 14 (no class April 23) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 21 Spring Session Price: $200 (Discounted Member Rate $178) |
Come gather ‘round the guitar for a fun, playful, and interactive musical adventure with children’s entertainer Ari Jacobson. Children are ready to respond to rhythm and melody from day one, and your little ones will have so much fun clapping, wriggling, jumping and giggling that they might not even notice the language, motor, and social skills they are developing! Through classic music from Baa Baa Black Sheep to the Beatles, infants and toddlers (not to mention their grownups) will learn and grow together as cognitive enrichment meets plain old musical good times.
Registration for Music Time with Ari will open by the end of November
Wednesdays, 10:10-10:50 OR 11:00-11:40 AM
Teacher: Mike Chipp
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 19-Feb 27 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 6 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 9 Wednesdays, March 13-May 15 (no class April 24) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 22 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate $146) |
Tunes 4 Tots teaches fundamental music concepts to even the youngest of children in a fun and interactive way! Through a variety of age-appropriate aural, visual, and physical activities, this engaging and research-based program prepares little ones for a lifetime of making music.
Registration for Tunes 4 Tots will open by the end of November
WINTER/SPRING 2019 Classes Classes For Walkers (15 months to 4 years)
Tuesdays, 10:10-10:50 AM
Teacher: Ari Jacobson
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 8-Feb 26 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 5 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 9 Tuesdays, March 12-May 14 (no class April 23) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 21 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate Member Rate $178) |
Come gather ‘round the guitar for a fun, playful, and interactive musical adventure with children’s entertainer Ari Jacobson. Children are ready to respond to rhythm and melody from day one, and your little ones will have so much fun clapping, wriggling, jumping and giggling that they might not even notice the language, motor, and social skills they are developing! Through classic music from Baa Baa Black Sheep to the Beatles, infants and toddlers (not to mention their grownups) will learn and grow together as cognitive enrichment meets plain old musical good times.
Registration for Music Time with Ari will open by the end of November
Thursdays, 10:10-10:50 AM
Teacher: Michelle Hessel
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 10-Feb 28 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 7 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 7 Thursdays, April 4-May 23 (no class April 25) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 30 Spring Session Price: $156 (EDCJCC Member Rate $114) |
Ms. Michelle’s energetic and engaging classes combine music, movement, and creative play, which are all building blocks for self-confidence in physical and social development. Using a variety of different rhythm instruments and props as well as a broad repertoire of music, this class teaches age-appropriate musical concepts and basic gross motor skills through a dynamic, creative and interactive program.
Registration for Makin’ Music with Ms. Michelle will open by the end of November
Mondays, 10:10-10:50 OR 11:00-11:40 AM
Teacher: Magdalena
| WINTER SESSION: 6 Mondays, Jan 7-Feb 25 (no class on Jan 21 and Feb 18) Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 4 Winter Session Price: $134; EDCJCC Member Rate $98 |
SPRING SESSION: 8 Mondays, March 11-May 13 (no class April 15 or April 22) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 23 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate $146) |
Spanish Dance & Play – ¡Olé!, brought to you by Flamenco 4 Kids™, provides endless opportunities for fun and character development. Whether standing tall and proud like royalty, stomping their feet in unison like horses, twirling in circles, or opening and rotating their hands like a blossoming flower, children and their caregivers learn the art of flamenco through imaginative play. Rhythm and dance are cleverly intertwined as children move their bodies from head to toe, Spanish style!
Se habla español, but no knowledge of Spanish is required
Registration for Spanish Dance & Play – ¡Olé! will open by the end of November
Wednesdays, 10:10-10:50 OR 11:00-11:40 AM
Teacher: Mike Chipp
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 19-Feb 27 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 6 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 9 Wednesdays, March 13-May 15 (no class April 24) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 22 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate $146) |
Tunes 4 Tots teaches fundamental music concepts to even the youngest of children in a fun and interactive way! Through a variety of age-appropriate aural, visual, and physical activities, this engaging and research-based program prepares little ones for a lifetime of making music.
Registration for Tunes 4 Tots will open by the end of November
WINTER/SPRING 2019 Classes on Mondays
Mondays, 10:10-10:50 OR 11:00-11:40 AM
Teacher: Magdalena
| WINTER SESSION: 6 Mondays, Jan 7-Feb 25 (no class on Jan 21 and Feb 18) Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 4 Winter Session Price: $134; EDCJCC Member Rate $98 |
SPRING SESSION: 8 Mondays, March 11-May 13 (no class April 15 or April 22) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 23 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate $146) |
Spanish Dance & Play – ¡Olé!, brought to you by Flamenco 4 Kids™, provides endless opportunities for fun and character development. Whether standing tall and proud like royalty, stomping their feet in unison like horses, twirling in circles, or opening and rotating their hands like a blossoming flower, children and their caregivers learn the art of flamenco through imaginative play. Rhythm and dance are cleverly intertwined as children move their bodies from head to toe, Spanish style!
Se habla español, but no knowledge of Spanish is required
Registration for Spanish Dance & Play – ¡Olé! will open by the end of November
WINTER/SPRING 2019 Classes on Tuesdays
Tuesdays, 10:10-10:50 AM
Teacher: Ari Jacobson
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 8-Feb 26 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 5 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 9 Tuesdays, March 12-May 14 (no class April 23) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 21 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate $178) |
Come gather ‘round the guitar for a fun, playful, and interactive musical adventure with children’s entertainer Ari Jacobson. Children are ready to respond to rhythm and melody from day one, and your little ones will have so much fun clapping, wriggling, jumping and giggling that they might not even notice the language, motor, and social skills they are developing! Through classic music from Baa Baa Black Sheep to the Beatles, infants and toddlers (not to mention their grownups) will learn and grow together as cognitive enrichment meets plain old musical good times.
Registration for Music Time with Ari will open by the end of November
Tuesdays, 11:00-11:40 AM
Teacher: Ari Jacobson
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 8-Feb 26 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 5 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 9 Tuesdays, March 12-May 14 (no class April 23) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 21 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $178) |
Come gather ‘round the guitar for a fun, playful, and interactive musical adventure with children’s entertainer Ari Jacobson. Children are ready to respond to rhythm and melody from day one, and your little ones will have so much fun clapping, wriggling, jumping and giggling that they might not even notice the language, motor, and social skills they are developing! Through classic music from Baa Baa Black Sheep to the Beatles, infants and toddlers (not to mention their grownups) will learn and grow together as cognitive enrichment meets plain old musical good times.
Registration for Music Time with Ari will open by the end of November
Tuesdays, 11:50AM-12:30PM
Teacher: Miriam Szubin
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 8-Feb 26 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 5 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, March 12-May 14 (no class March 26 or April 23) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 21 Spring Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate $130) |
Bond with your baby through music in this class for infants and their grownups. We will use age-appropriate songs, movements, games, and instruments to encourage development and attachment and to share ideas about how to stimulate your baby at home.
Registration for Musical Infants will open by the end of November
WINTER/SPRING 2019 Classes on Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 10:10-10:50 OR 11:00-11:40 AM
Teacher: Mike Chipp
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 19-Feb 27 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 6 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 9 Wednesdays, March 13-May 15 (no class April 24) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 22 Spring Session Price: $200 (EDCJCC Member Rate $146) |
Tunes 4 Tots teaches fundamental music concepts to even the youngest of children in a fun and interactive way! Through a variety of age-appropriate aural, visual, and physical activities, this engaging and research-based program prepares little ones for a lifetime of making music.
Registration for Tunes 4 Tots will open by the end of November
WINTER/SPRING 2019 Classes on Thursdays
Thursdays, 10:10-10:50 AM
Teacher: Michelle Hessel
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 10-Feb 28 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 7 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 7 Thursdays, April 4-May 23 (no class April 25) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 30 Spring Session Price: $156 (EDCJCC Member Rate $114) |
Ms. Michelle’s energetic and engaging classes combine music, movement, and creative play, which are all building blocks for self-confidence in physical and social development. Using a variety of different rhythm instruments and props as well as a broad repertoire of music, this class teaches age-appropriate musical concepts and basic gross motor skills through a dynamic, creative and interactive program.
Registration for Makin’ Music with Ms. Michelle will open by the end of November
Thursdays, 11:00-11:40 OR 11:50am-12:30pm
Teacher: Michelle Hessel
| WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 10-Feb 28 Make-up if needed by the teacher: March 7 Winter Session Price: $178 (EDCJCC Member Rate: $130) |
SPRING SESSION: 7 Thursdays, April 4-May 23 (no class April 25) Make-up if needed by the teacher: May 30 Spring Session Price: $156 (EDCJCC Member Rate $114) |
Ms. Michelle’s energetic and engaging classes combine music, movement, and creative play, which are all building blocks for self-confidence in physical and social development. Using a variety of different rhythm instruments and props as well as a broad repertoire of music, this class teaches age-appropriate musical concepts and basic gross motor skills through a dynamic, creative and interactive program.
Registration for Makin’ Music with Ms. Michelle will open by the end of November
Check Enrollment and Financial Transactions
1. Log into your CampMinder Account
2. Choose “Financial Management.”
3. Be sure that the drop-down menu is set to the calendar year in which you took the classes (e.g. “2017” for November 2017 classes or “2018” for January 2018 classes)
4. Click View Statement.
This will open up a PDF that lists all enrolled classes and all financial transactions for that calendar year. You can adjust the year to see transactions from previous years.
News about Our Renovation
The Edlavitch DCJCC is undergoing a major renovation of our building, beginning in the fall of 2018, with completion by summer 2019. The renovation will enhance the Center as a whole and will bring some very exciting changes and improvements to our early childhood programs. During the renovation period, our building will be closed and we will be running some Parenting Center classes at the Foundry Church across the street, at the corner of 16th and P. Unfortunately, we will only be able to run classes on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the renovation, so while we will still be offering some of our most popular music classes, most of our programming will be on hiatus for the 2018-19 school year. We look forward to bringing back Power Tots Gymnastics, Super Soccer Stars, Getting Ready for Preschool, Itsy Bitsy Yoga, Art for Tots, Pre-Ballet, Zumbini, and the rest of our great classes in September 2019!
You May Also Be Interested In:
- Family Programs
- Swim Classes (on hiatus during the renovations)
- Following EDCJCC Families on Facebook
The Edlavitch DCJCC embraces inclusion in all its programs and activities. We welcome and encourage the participation of all people, regardless of their background, sexual orientation, abilities, or religion, including interfaith couples and families.