Jewish Community Center453

The mission statement of the Jewish Community Center is to enrich the lives of the Jewish community and the community at large. It fulfills its mission by offering a variety of educational, recreational, fitness, cultural, and social programs for all ages and stages of life.

Housed in a 100,000 square foot facility, it offers both indoor and outdoor swimming pools, year-round tennis courts, fitness equipment, an indoor track, classrooms, special event facilities, a daycare center, and a nationally accredited early childhood center. Some classes/programs aimed specifically at kids include Jr. Jazz Basketball, Biddy Basketball, Junior Fitness Studio Certification (ages 12-15), tennis, swimming, rock climbing, belay certification.

Early Childhood Center: Nationally accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, the ECC is a preschool offering year round programs for children two years of age through kindergarten. It is a play-based program and has a low child to teacher ratio.

Hebrew lessons are taught at the JCC, allowing families to learn or expand on their knowledge of the Hebrew language.

Birthday Parties: The JCC can host parties of up to 30 children. Parents only have to pick a date and time, choose a theme (there are many to choose from), select add-ons if desired, and invite the children. Call for detailed information and pricing. For detailed information about birthday parties, check online. For pricing information call Shannon Fallis at 801.581.0098 ex 199.

Swimming Pools: The indoor and outdoor pools are popular for plain old water fun, but are also used for swimming lessons, swim team, and water aerobics. For information on these activities, call 801.581.0098 ex 117 or email shollinger@slcjcc.org.

Tennis Courts: The courts are open year round, and JCC offers private and semi-private lessons, as well as workouts for kids, juniors, and adults.

Hourly Childcare: While parents work up a sweat, their children can play in the hourly childcare center onsite. Reservations are not accepted.

Youth and Teen Programs: The JCC provides kids with the opportunity to learn, socialize, and grow together as a community and as friends. The youth-led BBYO program empowers teens to develop their leadership potential. Kids Konnection after school program is offered for kids in grades one through eight, and includes field trips to educational and fun places, as well as activities such as swimming, climbing, tennis, and art. Homework Hall is a program that allows children to get their homework done right after school, allowing parents and children a quiet evening at home. A staff member is available to help with homework questions.

Camps: The JCC offers a variety of camp options and school break activities, including the Bernie Solomon Summer Camp, the Specialty Summer Camp, and the Early Childhood Center Summer Camp. Afterschool Winterland camps are offered in mid to late December.

Memberships: Included in a membership are free parking, and access to the fitness facilities, group fitness classes, pools and spa, tennis courts, gymnasium, track, and spinning studio. For an additional fee, members can get hourly childcare, personal training, pilates classes, massage therapy, camp/preschool/kindergarten/childcare enrollment, after school programs, classes, and discounts on banquet facilities. For more information about memberships and prices, call 801.581.0098 ex 105 or email dburg@slcjcc.org.