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. We also welcome all abilities at the EDCJCC; please contact Miriam to discuss how we can accommodate your child in our programs.
- FALL 2018 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
- Summer 2018 Schedule
- Renovation Information for Fall 2018
- Check your enrolled sessions and financial transactions
- Quick List: Fall 2018 classes (listed by age)
- Quick List: Fall 2018 classes (listed by day of the week)
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- Meet our Parenting Center teachers
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
Check Enrollment and Financial Transactions
To see what you’ve already registered for and/or check financial transactions, follow these steps:
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.
Fall 2018 Classes (listed by age)
MUSICAL INFANTS
(for newborns through almost crawling) SOLD OUT
Tuesdays, 11:50am-12:30pm
FALL SESSION: 10 Tuesdays, October 9—December 11; make-up date if needed: Dec. 18*
Session Price: $222; Discounted Member Rate $162
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.
Register for the Waitlist for Musical Infants.
If you register for the Waitlist, your credit card will not be charged now for this class. If a spot becomes available, Miriam will reach out to get your approval before your card is charged.
MAKIN’ MUSIC WITH MS. MICHELLE FOR BABIES AND YOUNGER TOTS
(for 6-20 months) SOLD OUT
Thursdays, 11:00-11:40am OR 11:50am-12:30pm Sold out at 11:50am
FALL SESSION: 10 Thursdays, Oct. 4—Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22); make-up date if needed: Dec. 20*
Session Price: $222; Discounted Member Rate $162
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.
Register for the Waitlist for Makin’ Music with Ms. Michelle at 11:00 or 11:50am
If you register for the Waitlist, your credit card will not be charged now for this class. If a spot becomes available, Miriam will reach out to get your approval before your card is charged.
MUSIC TIME WITH ARI!
AT 11:00 (for 6-20 months) SOLD OUT
Tuesdays, 11:00am-11:40am
FALL SESSION: 10 Tuesdays, October 9—December 11; make-up date if needed: Dec. 18*
Session Price: $222; Discounted Member Rate $162
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.
Register for the Waitlist for Music Time with Ari at 11:00.
If you register for the Waitlist, your credit card will not be charged now for this class. If a spot becomes available, Miriam will reach out to get your approval before your card is charged.
MUSIC TIME WITH ARI!
AT 10:10 (for 15 months through 3 years) SOLD OUT
Tuesdays, 10:10-10:50am
FALL SESSION: 10 Tuesdays, October 9—December 11; make-up date if needed: Dec. 18*
Session Price: $222; Discounted Member Rate $162
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, stomping, 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.
Register for the Waitlist for Music Time with Ari at 10:10.
If you register for the Waitlist, your credit card will not be charged now for this class. If a spot becomes available, Miriam will reach out to get your approval before your card is charged.
MAKIN’ MUSIC WITH MS. MICHELLE FOR BABIES AND YOUNGER TOTS
(for 6-20 months) SOLD OUT
Thursdays, 11:00-11:40am OR 11:50am-12:30pm Sold out at 11:50am
FALL SESSION: 10 Thursdays, Oct. 4—Dec. 13 (no class Nov. 22); make-up date if needed: Dec. 20*
Session Price: $222; Discounted Member Rate $162
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.
Register for the Waitlist for Makin’ Music with Ms. Michelle at 11:00 or 11:50am
If you register for the Waitlist, your credit card will not be charged now for this class. If a spot becomes available, Miriam will reach out to get your approval before your card is charged.
Information about Fall 2018
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 will be offering Music Time with Ari and Musical Infants on Tuesdays and Makin’ Music with Ms. Michelle on Thursdays in the fall. 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!
Please note that unless specifically designated as a “drop-off class,” all classes require that children be accompanied by a caregiver at all time
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.