ACHaD Social & Recreational Programs
The ACHaD Special Needs Program 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!
The JCC welcomes families of all faiths, cultures, and abilities to be a part of our vibrant community, and we encourage all to participate in our social and recreational programs.
We have virtual and in-person programming options to keep participants engaged all year long.
New for the 2023-2024 program season, Wednesdays is your day to be at the J for all things ACHaD!
Join us for the entire duration of a program, or you’re welcome to drop week by week, with advance notice given.
Full program rates vary per program, and drop-ins are permitted with at least 24 hours’ notice. (Drop-in rates: $10/JCC Member, $20/Guest)
Engage Your Brain
We will be diving into everything from card games and strategy games to team-building games, and so much more! promotes teamwork, problem-solving, and most of all, having fun.
Date and Time: This program will be on Wednesdays, October 5 – January 4
Cost: $60 for JCC Members, $90 for Guests
Location: Family Activity Center
Register Online
Functional Fitness
Held on the first Wednesday of each month, February – June 2023
Join us for functional fitness, a new series of classes geared toward getting your body ready for the most crucial form of physical fitness—the kind that gets you ready for day-to-day life. Seth Conley, the manager of the Katz JCC’s fitness center, will be the instructor for these courses. During these lessons, we’ll use a variety of tools to keep our bodies moving, including weights, bands, and a lot more. We hope to see you all moving along with us soon!
Date and Time: The program takes place Wednesdays, February 1 – June 6
Cost: $70 for JCC Members, $100 for Guests
Register Online
Register for February Drop-In
Register for March Drop-In
Register for April Drop-In
Register for May Drop-In
Register for June Drop-In
Cooking at the J
Held on the second Wednesday of each month, September 2022 – June 2023
Led by Nina Lattimer, owner of Lil Sous Chefs, we will be breaking into the world of healthy cooking and recipe building. Everyone will be a part of each meal we make together and we look forward to tasting everything we make together.
Date and Time: Second Wednesday of each month, September 2022 – June 2023
Cost: $250 for JCC Members, $280 for Guests
Location: Family Activity Center
Register Online
Look Who’s Dancing
Held on the third Wednesday of each month, September 2022 – June 2023
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.
Cost: $100 for JCC Members & Guests
Location: Family Activity Center
Register Online
Register for February Drop-In
Register for March Drop-In
Register for April Drop-In
Register for May Drop-In
Register for June Drop-In
Horticulture at the J
Presented by registered Horticultural therapist Rachelle Hasenberg, join our relaxed and fun-filled horticulture workshops focusing on independence and socialization while letting our creativity shine.
Cost: $160 for JCC Members, $190 for Guests
Location: Family Activity Center
Register Online
ACHaD Spirit
Join us for a great way to get immersed in our inclusion community here at the J! Meet new people, play some games, explore what our community has to offer, and have fun exploring with friends.
This year at Spirit we will be branching out to our community. We will be going on restaurant trips to try some delicious food, movie nights for the latest and greatest films, and of course diving into the world of arts & crafts. We hope to see you soon!
Dates: 2/22/23 , 3/22/23 , 4/26/23 , 5/24/23
Time: 6:30 pm – 8pm
Cost: $10 per session for members & $20 for guests
Location: Family Activity Center
February Registration
March Registration
April Registration
May Registration
Registration for all programs can be completed at https://katzjcc.org/daxko/program-registration/ and click on ACHaD. For questions and more information, please contact Matt Lever at mlever@jfedsnj.org or (856) 424-4444 ext. 1247.
ACHaD Year-Round Events and Workshops
The ACHaD Special Needs Program 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.
ACHaD Passover Seder
Join us for a new take on traditional Passover!
A classic Seder with family and friends, featuring a traditional passover seder and catered dinner
Thursday, March 30- Register Online
Special Needs Resource Fair
On Monday, May 16, 2022, stop by the J to meet representatives from exciting special needs programs, organizations and services for all ages in South Jersey. This event is free and open to the community. Discover camps, creative arts, sports, fitness, social and recreational services, therapeutic services, disability resources, transition and life skills, and more!
ACHaD Art Exhibit
Our annual art exhibit features original artwork by members of the Katz JCC ACHaD program and the Samost JFCS Special Needs Programs in our Appel Art Gallery. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration for events can be completed at https://katzjcc.org/daxko/program-registration/ and click on ACHaD or Special Events. For questions and more information, please contact Nina Staiman at nstaiman@jfedsnj.org or (856) 424-4444 ext. 1204.
Our program is funded by the generous support of The Raymond & Gertrude R. Saltzman Foundation and The Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey.
