Youth Basketball
This program will provide an individual experience for each child. To enrich the learning experience we will focus on specific skills for each age group. Application of the rules of Basketball will be stricter as the players get older. Good sportsmanship is emphasized in each group.
Gymnastics
The Shaw JCC offers Gymnastics classes for children age 3 and up. Kindergymnastics teaches basic skills and familiarity with gymnastics apparatus. In Beginner Gymnastics, children continue to work on basic skills on the vault, uneven bars, beam and floor. Advanced Beginner Gymnastics are offered for children 6 and up.
Karate & Jujutsu Self-Defense
Karate is a way of punching, kicking, striking with the body's natural weapons and neutralizing all manner of attacks. Jujutsu is a method of joint locking, throwing and other self defense techniques that do not involve striking. The Shaw JCC offers classes for children 6 and up. Black belt instructors teach children how to use karate and jujutsu techniques for self protection.
Floor Hockey
The Shaw JCC offers a Floor Hockey program for children ages 6-12. This is a fast-paced game of hockey played in the gym in tennis shoes.
Swimming
Swimming lessons are available for all ages at the Shaw JCC. Learning to swim-and even just being comfortable in the water-can be scary. But the JCC creates a safe, nurturing and fun environment for your child to explore the water. Five levels of group instruction are available as well as private swim lessons. The Shaw JCC Stringray Swim Team is available for ages six to eighteen throughout the fall, winter, and early spring months, as well as a summer session.
Tennis
The Shaw JCC offers tennis lessons throughout the year to build individual skills and have fun.
To check out all the Shaw JCC programs and leagues visit at www.shawjcc.org.