The Bender-Dosik Parenting Center provides activities, classes and educational opportunities for the whole family. Programs allow you to connect with new families and bond with your little one in a nurturing and hands-on environment. Celebrate Jewish holidays, cultivate essential developmental skills and create play-filled memories together with the Bender-Dosik Parenting Center. For more information, contact Lauren Dworkin at 301-348-3837 or ldworkin@jccgw.org.

Shabbat Shalom Playgroup SPRING Fridays, Apr. 19-June 7 10-10:45 a.m. • Free; Sign-up here! SUMMER Fridays, June 21-Sept. 6 10-11:30 a.m. • Free; Sign-up here!	0-3 years with parent/caregiver. Spend a fun-filled morning celebrating Shabbat and other Jewish holidays and themes. Learn about customs, traditions and prayers through art, music, movement and storytelling.
Music Together Sundays, Apr. 7-June 9 11 a.m.  Tuesdays, Apr. 9-June 11 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Apr. 3-June 12 9:30 a.m.   COST & REGISTRATION $190 mem./$210 gen. public Click here for registration details.	0-5 years with parent/caregiver. Did you know all children are musical? Build on your child's natural enthusiasm for music and movement and learn the skills to support the natural process of music development.
Story Time SPRING Wednesdays, Apr. 17-June 12 Thursdays, Apr. 18-June 13 10-11:30 a.m. SUMMER  Wednesdays, June 19-Sept. 4 Thursdays, June 20-Sept. 5 10-11:30 a.m.   COST & REGISTRATION $10 mem./$12 gen. public (Spring) $20 mem./$25 gen. public (Summer)   Code 11386 | Wed. class (Spring) Code 11326 | Thurs. class (Spring) Code 12029 | Wed. class (Summer) Code 12028 | Thurs. class (Summer)	0-5 years with parent/caregiver. Storytime is a joyful exploration of childrens literature through song and movement.This class will support early literacy and language in a developmentally appropriate setting. From 10:30-11:30 a.m., enjoy imaginative play, space to climb and explore, and age appropriate toys to discover. Bring your own snack (no meat and peanut free, please).
Makin' Music with Ms. Michelle SPRING Mondays, Apr. 8-June 3 10-10:45 a.m. | 3-12 months 11-11:45 a.m. | 12-24 months SUMMER Mondays, June 10-July 29 4-4:45 p.m.   COST & REGISTRATION $85 mem./$95 gen. public Code 11787 | 3-12 months (Spring) Code 11788 | 12-24 months (Spring) Code 12063 | Summer class	0-4 years with parent/caregiver. Little ones love music and dancing, but mostly they just want to PLAY! 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.
P.A.C.E. – Parent and Community Education Mondays, April 8- May 20 10 a.m.-12 p.m.   COST & REGISTRATION $300 member & general public Please complete online form and P.A.C.E will contact you with registration information.	First-time moms with babies 2 weeks-5 months. Parent And Community Education (P.A.C.E) is a special group that meets for eight two-hour sessions to discuss a variety of topics including eating, sleeping, crying, attachment, disposition and play. Time is also set aside for members to share experiences, ask questions and express concerns.

Monday-Thursday	8:30-9:30 a.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Friday	8:30-9:30 a.m.
Saturday	12:30-6 p.m.
Sunday	9 a.m.-6 p.m.

 

This fabulous, family-friendly program held in the Wasserman Gymnasium features brightly –colored climbing, sliding and rolling toys for children 18 months to 6 years, accompanied by a parent. Tumble, crawl, slide and climb….over, under and through…..up, down and all around! Free to members/$10 a family for the general public.
 

 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Have your child's next birthday party at the JCC. From themed-based parties to the indoor children's play gym with colorful equipment — including tunnels, slides, stairs and more — our rooms are filled with kid-size tables, chairs, equipment and a bathroom, to accommodate all of your party needs. For more information or to reserve a date, contact Marni Darby at 301-348-3802 or mdarby@jccgw.org.