JCC Early Childhood Center To Host Open House Feb. 10

Press release from The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC:

Jan. 12, 2022

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center (JCC), located at 775 Talamini Road in Bridgewater, will be holding a Summer Camp and Preschool Open House on Thursday, February 10 from 5:30 – 7:00 PM. Tours of the Blaustein Early Childhood Center and the Camp Ruach campgrounds are offered by appointment. Special one-day savings are offered for new JCC Camp Ruach and Blaustein Early Childhood Center registrations.

The JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center is offering $100 off of new child care and pre-school registrations. JCC Camp Ruach is offering $200 off new camp registrations through February 10, 2022. (Families that have decided on a JCC Camp Ruach program for their child may register online at jcccampruach.org and do not need to attend the Open House in order to receive the savings.) Some restrictions apply on Open House offers. To schedule a tour, visit ssbjcc.org or jccCamp ruach.org.

The JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center offers programs for children ages 6 weeks through Kindergarten. Year-round programs are offered for Infants and Toddlers. Preschool and child care hours are 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM with part time options also available. Open enrollment is offered during the school year based on availability. The Preschool curriculum is focused on academic learning through play with certified teachers and assistants. Specials include swim instruction, Jewish holiday celebrations and more. Parents can register their child for after school enrichments such as Karate, Dance, Art, Sports and more. The JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center works with families with children with special needs. For further information, contact Early Childhood Director Adena Feinstein at 908-443-9021; AFeinstein@ssbjcc.org.

Camp Ruach, located on 14 acres at the JCC, is a high-caliber, inclusive, and welcoming day camp program for campers ages two years through entering grade 9. Camp Ruach offers eight weeks of camp June 27 – August 19, 2022, with a flexible schedule, and offers post camp week options. Diverse programming includes instructional and free swim, art, cooking, music, athletics, archery, ropes course, STEM, dance, community service projects, and more. Camp grounds include indoor and outdoor pools and an ADA-compliant splash pad. A half-day option is available for youngest campers, and transportation is provided for the full-day program. Camp Ruach strictly adheres to all NJ State Department of Health safety and health protocols.

Kindergarten through third grade campers participate in the Camp Elective Program. The program for 4th-6th grade campers consists of an enriching elective programs and trips. Road Rulz Teen Travel for grades 7-9 offers trips throughout the summer, including overnight trips. The Sababa program for 7th - 9th grade campers offers trips and onsite camp activities. LIT (Leadership in Training) for Grades 8 and 9 prepares campers to be counselors, and offers one trip/week and participation in a community service project. Camp Ruach offers an inclusion program, offering one-on-one staff and individualized schedules as needed. Intakes are required prior to enrolling in the inclusion program. A variety of specialty camps are offered August 22-26 for Grades K-6. Post-camp program available August 22-26 for campers ages 3-5. Staff positions including Senior Counselors are available. Details are available on the Camp website: jccCampruach.org. For additional information, please contact Camp Director Alanna Steinberg: asteinberg@ssbjcc.org or call 908-443-9026. Live chat at jccCampruach.org

The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center is a social service agency that serves residents of all ages residing in Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties, providing fitness, recreational, social, cultural and educational programs for the entire community. The state-of-the-art facility includes an indoor salt based heated pool (with ramp access), outdoor salt based heated pool with dome enclosure during the off season, gymnasium, fitness center, group fitness studios, and indoor and outdoor functional training areas. The JCC offers Personal Training, and group fitness classes, including Les Mills classes. The JCC offers a wide variety of adult educational and cultural programs including lectures, film series and trips. The JCrew After School Program is open to children in Grades K-6. The JCC offers a variety of special needs programs including the J-Zone Respite Program for children ages 5-16, J-Cares Adult Intern Program, J-Connects Social Programs for Adults, Adaptive Aquatics Skills Program, and the Rising Tide Special Olympics Swim Team. The JCC is home to the Bridgewater Tide Swim Team and Summer Swim Club, featuring The Amy & Seth Geldzahler ADA compliant Splash Page. For additional information, visit the JCC website at ssbjcc.org.

This press release was produced by The Shimon and Sara Birnbaum JCC. The views expressed here are the author's own.