Discover a world of fun at the Katz JCC through our Disability Services Programs! Throughout the year, we offer an array of social and recreational opportunities designed for individuals with special needs. Embrace the opportunity to forge new friendships, celebrate your uniqueness, and make a positive impact on our community. Unleash your creativity with our Arts and music classes, cultivate a healthier mind and body through fitness and cooking classes, or simply stay connected to the community through our social gatherings – at the JCC, there’s something for everyone!
Mark your calendars this program season because Wednesdays are about to become your time to shine at the J! Whether you choose to immerse yourself in a full program experience or drop by on a week-to-week basis, there is something for you!
ACHaD Squadron Basketball 2025 – 2026
Monday, October 20 – Monday, June 15, 2026
5:00 PM-6:00 PM
Join our friends from Clay Mobile as they bring the different mediums of clay to life at the JCC! We will be sculpting, modeling, and designing beautiful clay creations.
All Sessions: Wednesday, November 5 – Wednesday, February 4, 2026
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
All Sessions: Member: $135 | Guest: $175
Per Class: Member: $35 | Guest: $45
Jamming w/ Jill
In this music class, participants are invited to explore the joy of making music with Jill! Whether playing instruments, singing, or creating rhythms, students will develop their musical skills and express their creativity.
All Sessions: Wednesday, November 12 – Wednesday, February 11, 2026
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
All Sessions: Member: $100 | Guest: $115
Per Class: Member: $20 | Guest: $25
Look Who’s Dancing
Look Who’s Dancing is back at the J! Please join us for a year of fun filled Look Who’s Dancing sessions to make you jump, move and groove to your favorite songs. We are all looking forward to dancing with you this year.
All Sessions: Wednesday, November 19 – Wednesday, June 17, 2026
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
All Sessions: Member: $115 | Guest: $125
Per Class: Member: $15 | Guest: $20
Chair Fitness
We are thrilled to bring Chair Fitness to Disability Services at the Katz JCC in the Fall. We are working with Nancy Davis who has been teaching Chair Fitness at the JCC for many years and is excited to work with our group!
All Sessions: Wednesday, November 26 – Wednesday, February 25, 2026
6:30 PM-7:45 PM
All Sessions: Member: $50 | Guest: $50
Per Class: Member: $15 | Guest: $15
New to Disability Services:
Destination Days
New to the Disability Services Department this year will be Destination Days! We will be on the move this year, as we bring fun and exciting outings to our community throughout the year. These trips will include activities like bowling, local park trips, dinners out, and much more! We hope you will join us as Disability Services goes on the road.
When will these take place? These trips will take place throughout the course of the year. They will take place during months where we have an extra spot in the week that we do not have a class set time. More information will come soon for our first trip!
Small Group Inclusive Training Sessions
New to the Katz JCC this year will be our small group training sessions. In collaboration with fitness and wellness, we are offering these small group classes to individuals aged 18+. These classes will be led by a member of our personal training staff and are a great way to stay fit in a small group setting.
When will these take place? These sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:15-7:15 and will be held in the J-Fit Studio. The classes will be starting soon and more details on how to sign up will be made available soon!
Jewish Holiday Programs
This coming year Disability Services is focused on the Jewish Cultural Celebrations that make our community so special. We will be hosting a number of holiday programs throughout the year including our Hannukah dance, Passover Seder, and much more.
When will they take place? These cultural celebrations will be held throughout the year around those Holidays. We look forward to celebrating with you and will have more information to share as those dates get closer.
In Collaboration With
Disability Services wants you and your family to feel welcome at the JCC and to feel part of a bigger community. We host a variety of special events throughout the year including a Dance Party, Passover Seder, Tess Norton Purim Basketball Classic, Art Gallery Reception, Bowl-A-Thon, and Community Resource Fair. Additional community outreach events include a Friendship Connection Walk, Workshops for parents of teens through young adults, and special presentations. For further information please contact Nina Staiman at nstaiman@jfedsnj.org.
Registration assistance and questions on our ongoing workshops and specialty programs, please contact Matthew Lever at mlever@jfedsnj.org or 856-424-4444 Ext. 1247
Our program is funded by the generous support of The Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation and The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.