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
Winter-Spring 2020 Sessions
Registration for our Winter and Spring 2020 Sessions is now open! Our Winter 2020 Session will run from January through late February/early March. Our Spring 2020 Session will run from mid-March through May. You may 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. Below is a list of the classes that we will be offering in the Winter and Spring sessions.
Winter-Spring 2020 Classes on Sundays
Power Tots is sold out for Winter and Spring
Sundays, 8:50 to 9:20 OR 9:30-10:00 OR 10:05-10:35 OR 10:40-11:10
WINTER SESSION: 8 Sundays, Jan 12—March 1
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
SPRING SESSION: 8 Sundays, March 15—May 10 (no class April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 17
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kyanna Andrews, Power Tots Instructor
The Power Tots program combines the “Power of a Positive Attitude!” with the world of gymnastics, taught in a positive, fun, and safe environment. For more information check us out at www.powertotsinc.com.
SOLD OUT FOR THE WINTER AND SPRING SESSIONS
Sundays, 11:15-11:45
WINTER SESSION: 8 Sundays, Jan 12—March 1
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
SPRING SESSION: 8 Sundays, March 15—May 10 (no class April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 17
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kyanna Andrews, Power Tots Instructor
This fun-filled class is open to children ages 2 through early 3’s who have participated in at least one prior session of Power Tots at the Edlavitch DCJCC. The class will offer more advanced and independent skills, based on the child’s comfort level. For more information visit www.powertotsinc.com.
Sundays, 11:50-12:20
WINTER SESSION: 8 Sundays, Jan 12—March 1 Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
SPRING SESSION: 8 Sundays, March 15—May 10 (no class April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 17
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kyanna Andrews, Power Tots Instructor
This drop-off class is designed to introduce older children (ages 3-4 years old) to the world of gymnastics in a positive, safe, and fun environment. For more information visit www.powertotsinc.com. No prior Power Tots experience necessary!
NOTE: This is a drop-off class. Parents and caregivers will remain outside the room where the class takes place.
Sundays, 10:00-10:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Sundays, Jan 12—March 1 Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
SPRING SESSION: 8 Sundays, March 15—May 10 (no class April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 17
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kati DePetrillo
Learn about how you can promote developmental goals unique to your child through the medium of music. Taught by a licensed music therapist, classes will include spontaneous and structured songs, instrument playing, movement, and discussion for parents on different ways to use musical elements at home to support your child’s developmental growth through a fun and interactive process.
NOTE: Siblings outside of the stated age range of the class are welcome, but the class is geared towards the developmental needs of Walkers through 3 Years.
Sold Out for Winter and Spring
Sundays, 10:50-11:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Sundays, Jan 12—March 1
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 8
SPRING SESSION: 8 Sundays, March 15—May 10 (no class April 12)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 17
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kati DePetrillo
Learn about how you can promote developmental goals unique to your child through the medium of music. Taught by a licensed music therapist, classes will include spontaneous and structured songs, instrument playing, movement, and discussion for parents on different ways to use musical elements at home to support your child’s developmental growth through a fun and interactive process.
NOTE: Siblings outside of the stated age range of the class are welcome, but the class is geared towards the developmental needs of Infants and Crawlers.
Sundays, 10:25-11:05 OR 11:15-11:55 Sold Out at 11:15
6 Sundays, Jan 12—Feb 23 (no class Feb 16)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 1
Session Price: $146; Discounted Member Rate $110
Teacher: Iana Clifford
The Baby Signs Program teaches babies to use simple, easy-to-do gestures for communicating with their parents and caregivers, long before they have mastered verbal speaking skills. The Sign, Say and Play classes are a series of six theme-based classes designed for parents and babies to attend together. A total of 37 useful signs are taught through fun songs, books, and activities. In addition, parents learn simple ways to support their baby’s intellectual development-tips drawn from Drs. Acredolo and Goodwyn’s parenting book, Baby Minds: Brain Building Games Your Baby Will Love.
Winter-Spring 2020 Classes on Mondays
Mondays, 9:15-10:45 OR 11:00-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Mondays, Jan 13-March 16 (no class Jan 20, Feb 17) Sold Out for the Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 23
Winter Session price: $234; Discounted Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 7 Mondays, March 30-May 18 (no class April 13)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: June 1
Spring Session Price: $205; Discounted Member Rate $156
Teacher: Lindsay Ferrer
This program for toddlers and their grownups includes circle time, music, gross motor play, snack, art projects, and free choice play, just like a typical preschool day. Children have fun while developing their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
Mondays, 10:10-10:50
WINTER SESSION: 8 Mondays, Jan 13—March 2 Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 9
SPRING SESSION: 8 Mondays, March 16—May 11 (no class April 13)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 18
Price Per Session: $202; Discounted Member Rate $154
Teacher: Super Soccer Stars
Super Soccer Stars classes are based on an age-specific curriculum and are created to guarantee that each child is learning and having a blast from the moment the whistle blows. Dynamic coaches use soccer to nurture, build self-confidence, and develop teamwork in a fun, non-competitive environment. Positive reinforcement and low child-to-coach ratios ensure that each child will improve his or her soccer skills through engaging warm-ups, activities, and games—all while having endless fun! For more info, visit dc.supersoccerstars.com
NOTE: This is a drop-off class, but we ask that caregivers remain in the EDCJCC lobby or in the area just outside the Dance Studio for the duration of the class.
Mondays, 11:00-11:40 OR 11:50-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Mondays, Jan 13—March 2
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 9
SPRING SESSION: 8 Mondays, March 16—May 11 (no class April 13)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 18
Price Per Session: $202; Discounted Member Rate $154
Teacher: Super Soccer Stars
My Grownup & Me Super Soccer Stars is a caregiver-child pre-soccer and movement program specifically designed for toddlers between 12 and 24 months. Our experienced instructors along with our puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take you and your little one through a world of exciting physical activity. Individual attention, positive reinforcement, and engaging original music help to develop pre-soccer skills that will have your toddler learning to balance, run, kick and play – all while having a blast!”
NOTE: We ask that one caregiver accompanies each child to class. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate twins or nanny shares in this class unless they come with two adults.
Winter-Spring 2020 Classes on Tuesdays
SOLD OUT FOR THE WINTER AND SPRING SESSIONS
Tuesdays, 10:10-10:50
WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 14-March 3
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 10
Winter Session price: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
SPRING SESSION: 9 Tuesdays, March 17-May 19 (no class April 14)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 26
Spring Session Price: $218; Discounted Member Rate $164
Teacher: Ari Jacobson
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.
Tuesdays, 11:00-11:40 or 11:50-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 14-March 3 Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 10
Winter Session price: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
SPRING SESSION: 9 Tuesdays, March 17-May 19 (no class April 14)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 26
Spring Session Price: $218; Discounted Member Rate $164
Teacher: Ari Jacobson
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.
Tuesdays, 12:40-1:20
WINTER SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, Jan 14-March 3
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 10
SPRING SESSION: 8 Tuesdays, March 17-May 19 (no class April 7 or 14)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 26
Price per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Miriam Szubin
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.
Winter-Spring 2020 Classes on Wednesdays
Wednesdays, 10:10-10:50
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 15—March 4
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 11
SPRING SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, March 18—May 20 (no class April 8 and April 15)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 27
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kéthia Clairvoyant
Yoga for Tykes combines unique toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories, and games to create an enriching caregiver/child activity. Each class is personalized around your child’s curiosities as they learn yoga through social interaction, repetition, and play. In these sessions, toddlers and preschoolers learn how to relieve frustration, improve motor skills, and increase attention span by actively following directions. Help your preschooler build the foundation for a healthy and fit lifestyle while having fun!
Wednesdays, 11:00-11:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 15—March 4
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 11
SPRING SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, March 18—May 20 (no class April 8 and April 15)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 27
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kéthia Clairvoyant
Yoga for Tots combines unique toddler-friendly yoga poses with songs, stories, and games to create an enriching caregiver/child activity. Each class is personalized around your child’s curiosities as they learn yoga through social interaction, repetition, and play. In these sessions, toddlers learn how to relieve frustration, improve motor skills, and increase attention span by actively following directions. Help your tot build the foundation for a healthy and fit lifestyle while having fun!
Wednesdays, 11:50-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 15—March 4
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 11
SPRING SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, March 18—May 20 (no class April 8 and April 15)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 27
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kéthia Clairvoyant
Yoga for Babies contains dozens of unique yoga postures designed to support baby’s development. Each week is filled with calming, nurturing ways to enhance bonding and improve baby’s sleep. Babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies, or held in loving arms. For caregivers, this is a special opportunity to meet other caregivers, get support, and learn about baby’s emerging personality. Most of the yoga is for baby, but you will also learn breathing and relaxation techniques as you practice a bit of yoga yourself. No yoga experience necessary.
Wednesdays, 4:10-4:50
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 15—March 4 Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 11
SPRING SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, March 18—May 20 (no class April 8 and April 15)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 27
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Tippi Toes®
Music, movement, and balance are introduced while learning the basics of ballet in a fun, friendly, and positive manner appropriate for toddlers. This type of class includes a caregiver participating in the class along with the little dancer. Our teachers will keep the music and dance curriculum moving along while caregivers take an active role in encouraging, supporting and keeping the little dancer on track.
Wednesdays, 5:00-5:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, Jan 15—March 4
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 11
SPRING SESSION: 8 Wednesdays, March 18—May 20 (no class April 8 and April 15)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 27
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Tippi Toes®
Join Tippi Toes® for a high-energy dance class designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion from the first step to the last beat. Our positive, upbeat classes are based on original, imaginative, and FUN music which has hit the Billboard charts! This class allows children ages 3-5 to exercise their bodies, imaginations and singing voices while getting a wonderful introduction to the foundations of ballet.
NOTE: This is a drop-off class; caregivers will observe from outside the dance studio
Winter-Spring 2020 Classes on Thursdays
Thursdays, 10:10-10:50 OR 11:00-11:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 9—Feb 27 Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 5
SPRING SESSION:8 Thursdays, March 19-May 21 (no class April 9 and April 16)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 28
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Michelle Hessel
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.
Thursdays, 11:50-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 9—Feb 27 Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 5
SPRING SESSION:8 Thursdays, March 19-May 21 (no class April 9 and April 16)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 28
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Michelle Hessel
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.
Thursdays, 4:10-4:50 OR 5:00-5:40
WINTER SESSION: 8 Thursdays, Jan 9—Feb 27
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 5
SPRING SESSION: 8 Thursdays, March 12-May 14 (no class April 9 and April 16)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 21
Price Per Session: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
Teacher: Kéthia Clairvoyant
Zumba–Yoga is a dance fitness and stretching class that ends in relaxation! We break down kid-friendly choreography, play through team activities, and explore fun, calming yoga poses. This is your little one’s moment to build confidence, self-esteem, memory, creativity, coordination, and cultural awareness — all while having fun!
This is a drop-off class; caregivers should remain in the area just outside the dance studio.
Winter-Spring 2020 Classes on Fridays
Fridays, 9:15-10:45 OR 11:00-12:30
WINTER SESSION: 8 Fridays, Jan 10-March 6 (no class Feb 21) Sold Out for Winter
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 13
Winter Session price: $234; Discounted Member Rate $178
SPRING SESSION: 7 Fridays, March 20-May 15 (no class April 10 and April 17)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 22
Spring Session Price: $205; Discounted Member Rate $156
Teacher: Nina Gregg
This program for toddlers and their grownups includes circle time, music, gross motor play, snack, art projects, and free choice play, just like a typical preschool day. Because it’s on Friday, we will also celebrate Shabbat through songs and snack. Children have fun while developing their social, emotional, and cognitive skills.
Fridays, 10:10-10:50 OR 11:00-11:40 (10:10-10:50 ONLY FOR THE WINTER SESSION)
WINTER SESSION: 8 Fridays, Jan 17—March 6
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: March 13
Winter Session Price: $194; Discounted Member Rate $146
SPRING SESSION: 6 Fridays, March 27—May 15 (no class April 10, April 17)
Make-up date if needed by the teacher: May 22
Spring Session Price: $146; Discounted Member Rate $110
Teacher: Joey Jenkins
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.
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.
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