0 – 6 years

Baby Classes (6–18 months)

Artistic Babes (6 months–2 years)

An art class for parents and their early movers! Explore the world of textures, colors, shapes and self-expression in this sensory-driven, process-based art class. Your little ones will explore mark-making with various media, mix and squish their own play dough, and enjoy an overall sensory-enriching experience through creative play. The focus is on the process and experience, NOT the outcome, but you can bet there will be some beautiful surprises in the end! Be ready to jump/crawl/walk in, and make a mess that you don’t have to clean up at home!

Toddler Classes (18 months–3 years)

Toddler Music Class with Altitunes (1–3 years)

A music and movement class for early toddlers and new walkers. The flow of the class is designed to promote musical learning and creative expression. Babies and toddlers with their parents or caregivers will explore sound, song, rhythm, and instruments. Toddlers will increase their body awareness, hand-eye coordination, and both fine and gross motor skills through repetition or instrument playing, finger play, simple action songs, creative movement, dancing, bubbles and parachute games. Vocal play, which includes forming of vowels and consonants, saying words and phrases, and rhythmic and vocal inflection imitation, fosters early language ability and acquisition. Laughing, hugging, smiling, marching, swaying, walking, bouncing, spinning, giggling and singing are just some of the many wonderful experiences.

DATES & TIMES:
Thursdays 9:30 – 10:15am
January 13 – March 17

LOCATION:
JCC Denver
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246

COST:
Members: $160
Guests: $180

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Toddler Movement (2–4 years)

Students will have fun with movement, dance, and music while having lots of fun and building confidence with their caregivers! They will experience fun games, activities, songs, instrument play, and dances to get their bodies moving and enjoy a positive experience with their peers in a safe environment.

DATES & TIMES:
Coming in the Spring

LOCATION:
JCC Denver
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246

COST:
Members: $112
Guests: $126

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Artistic Tots (18 months–5 years)

Join us as we explore the world of textures, colors, shapes and self-expression in this child-centered, process-based art class for parents and their young children. Explore the possibilities of traditional and non-traditional art making methods and materials, and be inspired by themes in children’s literature. The focus is on the process and experience, NOT the end result. Be ready to jump on in, and make a mess that you don’t have to clean up at home!

Signing Smart Talking Toddlers (For babies at least 15 months who have previously taken beginner class)

Your Baby CAN Talk!

If you and your child have already taken the Beginner Signing Smart class (and your child is 15 months or older and has 15 or more signs), you might feel ready to venture into the Signing Smart Talking Toddlers class. In this class, we explore abstract concepts such as places, colors and emotions, and delve deeper into our children’s growing development and speech. In addition, we learn another 150 ASL signs or so, and how to continue supporting concept and vocabulary development as your toddler’s world and spoken language expand!

Signing Smart play classes are filled with songs and activities to engage parents, caretakers and children, as well as loads of developmental information to help you understand how your child learns and acquires language at every age during the 10 week class session! Come play and sign with us this fall! Instructor Rina Coury

DATES & TIMES:

Wednesdays 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
January 12 – March 9 (no class February 9)

LOCATION:
JCC Denver
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246
Class will be held at Robinson Park on September 21

COST:
Members: $135
Guests: $135
$50 Materials fee due at the first day of class to instructor.

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Practice Preschool (18 months–3 years)

Preschool Classes (3–5 years)

Anti-Bias Toddler Book Club (3–5 years)

In this class, we will learn about all the beautiful people in our world! Our country has a long history of systemic racism and biases. This class will provide some groundwork for our young children to begin breaking down some of these biases and creating a world that is more loving, empathetic, and fair for everyone. This class will be guided by children’s picture books portraying various families and people and celebrating similarities and differences. In addition to lots of reading and discussion, we will create artwork, play games, and write stories and puppet shows.

DATES & TIMES:
Coming in the Spring

LOCATION:
JCC Denver
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246

COST:
Members: $18
Guests: $36

*This is a grant funded program and we ask that each participant donate to a non-profit serving a marginalized community in honor of this gift. Rachel Wool can provide a list of resources: rwool@jccdenver.org

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Little Scientists (3–5 years)

This class will explore what science is and how scientists do what they do all while having fun and making a mess! Each session will explore science through seasonal science experiments. We will focus on scientists working together, cooperatively and respecting each other’s ideas. By reading books, conducting experiments, and drawing conclusions we will begin to think of ourselves as real scientists. This is a drop off class, and parents are required to stay on site.
Please do not wear any clothing that cannot get messy and bring an extra set of clothes to change into in case we are wet or messy!

DATES & TIMES:

Coming in the Spring

LOCATION:
JCC Denver
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246

COST:
Members: $160
Guests: $180

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Theater Explorers (3–5 years)

In this beginning theater class children will be encouraged to celebrate their own similarities and differences. Young performers will use their body, voice and imagination as a form of self expression.  Children will be introduced to stage direction, improv, costumes and make up. We will practice using our five senses as tools of expression and feelings. Class will be filled with stories, movement and pretending. Bring your imagination and come play.

This is a “drop off” class. While parents are required to stay on site during the class, children will be taking this class independently. There are windows into the classroom to watch or you can use this time to get some work done in the JCC lobby or use some of the J facilities!

DATES & TIMES:
*Will return in the Spring

LOCATION:
JCC Denver
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246

COST:
Members: $128
Guests: $144

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Soccer Shots (2–5 years)

Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.

2–3 year olds: A high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.

3–5 year olds: Utilizing creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.

DATES & TIMES:
*Will return in the Spring

LOCATION:
JCC Denver
350 S. Dahlia Street
Denver, CO 80246

COST:
Members: $128
Guests: $144

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Artistic Families

Come enjoy an Open Studio experience as a family! Get inspired together and collaborate to be creative using assorted, open-ended tools and materials. Tinker, experiment, problem-solve, and simply enjoy the PROCESS. Pre-registration required. Classes are offered as individul classes, not as a series.

*price is per family. Please register all individuals attending

Legacy Planning for New Parents

Join us to learn about Estate Planning when you are expecting a child.

Estate planning and creating a will is always important but increasingly more when a child is present.  In this class Sarah Morris, of Sarah Morris Law will cover what happens if you do not have a plan, explanation of estate taxes, the difference between a will based estate plan versus a trust based estate plan, how and why to choose an attorney to prepare your plan, and more!

In this class we will cover:

• Nominating a guardian for your children and providing for other protections;
• Distributing your assets to those you choose rather than having the state do it for you;
• Understanding your different options between a will and/or a trust;
• The importance of a comprehensive legacy plan, including several documents and other considerations;
• Choosing those you trust to make decisions on your behalf, while you’re living but if you become incapacitated;
• A (very) brief overview the estate tax and how it might or might not affect you;
• How often to revisit and update an existing estate plan and what this entails; and
• How and why to choose an attorney to prepare and update your plan.

Couples are strongly encouraged to attend together. A well informed partner is invaluable support!

DATES & TIMES:
Thursday, August 12
Monday, November 8

All classes will take place between 6:00 – 7:30 pm (includes time for Q&A)

LOCATION:
Virtual meetings until further notice

COST:
$18
*you only need to register one person, but we hope both partners will attend!

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