Katz JCC Special Needs Social & Recreational Programs

Social & Recreational Programs

The ACHaD Special Needs Department offers a variety of fun and engaging social and recreational programs throughout the year. These programs provide an outlet for individuals with special needs to make friends, take pride in themselves and make a positive impact in our community. Whether you are looking to build your creativity through art or music, a healthier mind and body through fitness and cooking or a way to stay connected to the community – the JCC offers something for everyone!

FAMILY STEM Workshops for all ages and abilities

The Katz JCC STEM lab has so much to offer to everyone. The STEM Team is working to develop workshops for parents and students to team up and rise to the task, like Move the Rock, Complete the Circuit, Build the Bridge, Make it Fly and other challenges for all ages. Watch for details!

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Additional Programs

Art

All About Art (Ages 14 through adult)

Explore your artistic skills utilizing various media to create unique ART. Art will be displayed in the Appel Art Gallery, at the JCC during the months of Jan and Feb 2019.
Dates & Times: Thursdays, Sept. 27 – Dec. 13 6:30 – 7:30 pm / Cost: $250/ Full Facility & Basic Member $270/ ACHaD Affiliate Member $300/ Guest
Register Online, Ages 14 -20

Basketball

ACHaD Squadron I (Ages 14 – graduation)

Join with your peers and develop basketball skills through drills and game play.
Dates & Times: Mondays, Oct. 15 – June 3 5:00 – 6:00 pm / Cost: $360/ Full Facility & Basic Member $390/ACHaD Affiliate Member $420/Guest
Register Online

ACHaD Squadron II (Ages 21+) at the 1721 Springdale Road Federation Annex

Join with your peers and develop basketball skills through drills and game play
Dates & Times: Mondays, Oct. 15 – June 3 7:00 – 8:00 pm / Cost: $360/ Full Facility & Basic member $390/ACHaD Affiliate Member $420/Guest
Register Online

Fitness

ACHaD Teen FIT (Ages 13 – 21)

Different fitness activities each week to foster motor skills, including, spinning, fitness center, sports and aerobics.
Dates & Times: Wednesdays, Sept. 26 – May 29 4:00 – 4:45 pm / Cost: $360/Full Facility & Basic Member $390/ACHaD Affiliate Member $420/Guest
Register Online

ACHaD YOGA (Ages 16 – 23)

Small group yoga class focusing on developing greater body awareness, physical and mental strength and an overall improved sense of wellbeing.
Dates & Times: Saturdays, Oct. 6 – May 18 12:00 – 12:45 pm / Cost: $280/ Full Facility & Basic Member $300/ ACHaD Affiliate Member $325/Guest
Register Online

Inclusive Karate

Bobby Leach’s Olympic Karate – Inclusive program (Ages 6-12)

Our award-winning children’s martial arts programs build kid’s self-esteem, confidence and gross motor shills using a combination of Olympic Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan Kenpo, Krav Maga, and anti- bullying techniques. Intake required – contact the ACHaD Department for details at 856-424-4444, ext. 1114
Dates & Times: Mondays, Oct. 1 – Nov. 26 (no class 10/8) 5:00 – 5:45 pm / Cost: $120/Full Facility Member $140/Basic Member $160/Guest
Dates & Times: Thursdays, Sept. 27 – Dec. 6 (no class 11/22) 5:00 – 5:45 pm / Cost: $150 /Full Facility Member $170/Basic Member $190/Guest

Music

Social Groups & Dancing

ACHaD Squad – Socialization, Music and Recreational Swim (Ages 12 – Graduation)

Teens with multiple disabilities will engage with their peers in a fun and structured afternoon of recreational activities
Dates & Times: Thursdays, Sept. 20 – June 6 3:00 – 5:00 pm / Cost: $680/ Full Facility & Basic Member $760/ ACHaD Affiliate Member
Register Online

ACHaD Spirit – “Look Who’s Dancing” (Ages 21+)

Join us for a unique dance and exercise program for all abilities.
Dates & Times: 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the Month 6:30 – 8:00 pm / Cost: $10/per week – Full Facility, Basic & ACHaD Affiliate Member
Register Online

Swim Team

Registration for any programs and classes must be completed with one of our ACHaD Department staff members. Please contact the ACHaD Department at (856) 424-4444 x1114.