Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington050

The Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington (JCCGW), founded in 1923, is one of the largest metropolitan JCCs in the country. The mission of the JCCGW is to provide quality educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs, services, and activities in order to perpetuate and strengthen Jewish identity, culture, values, traditions, knowledge, and family life. Membership is open to everyone, regardless of race, religion, age, or disability. Amenities at the JCCGW include the Ganon Gil Preschool, the Gildenhorn/Speisman Center for the Arts, and the Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Health & Fitness Center.

The Ganon Gil Preschool, with several options for children ages two through five, uses a hands-on Judaic approach, encouraging children to express themselves through creative art and music programs. Call 301.348.3830 for more information.

The Health & Fitness Center features cardiovascular equipment, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, racquetball and squash courts, basketball courts and an outdoor Bankshot Basketball court, and international convertible squash/racquetball court, a group exercise studio, an indoor children's play gym for children ages two through seven, and much more. Fitness and sport classes are offered in swimming, dance, karate, yoga, and more.

Classes in arts, crafts, music, chess, dramatic arts, Jewish living, and more are also offered, plus after school programs and clubs. Camp JCC is a comprehensive summer camp program including traditional day camp programs in art, theater, sports, teen travel, preschool, and a self-contained program for teens and young adults with special needs. Activities include sports, arts and crafts, nature/science, movement, computers, music, recreational and instructional swim, and guest performers. Campers enjoy age-appropriate overnights, day trips, and weekly special events. Call 301.348.3883 for more information.