Youth and Teen Programs

Megan Catlin, ASSP & Youth Director, ext. 238, [email protected]
Benjamin McCue, Assistant Youth Director, ext. 231, [email protected] 
Talia Mugg, Teen Director, ext. 245, [email protected]

New! Club J-All Day - This program is designed to assist school-aged children (k-6) in small groups with their online remote learning.

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Empowered Girls ... Empower Girls Program - The program will bring together a diverse group of girls ages 10-14 from Worcester and surrounding towns for a dynamic weekly after-school experience with special activities that build confidence, community and nurture peer relationships.

Teaching girls to be sisters to one another!
Internet Safety
Personal Safety
Meditation / Movement
Fitness and Wellness
Financial Literacy
Nutrition
Peer Relationships

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Click here for the registration form

Free online resources for exploratory learning, physical activity, mindfulness and more.

• Free online resources for exploratory learning, physical activity, mindfulness and more.

    *   Playworks Online Game Library<https://www.playworks.org/game-library/>

    *   GoNoodle Library<https://family.gonoodle.com/> – Movement and mindfulness videos

    *   Yoga Ed Youtube Channel<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZkbiujyDoXqoPPr5D74I7A/videos> – Yoga for Children

    *   Alo Yoga Youtube Channel<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJEi1foUiGObzzQM3QA2H5A/search?query=kids> – Yoga for Children

    *   OMTastic Yoga<https://www.omtastic-yoga.com/free-resources/> – Free Yoga Resources for Children and Families

    *   Imagination Tree Blog<https://theimaginationtree.com/> – Resources and Activities for Fun at Home

    *   Scholastic Learn at Home<https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html>: Day to Day Projects to Keep Kids Growing

    *   PBS Kids Learn and Grow<https://www.pbs.org/parents/learn-grow>: Age by Age Tips & Activities for Social Emotional Learning, Literacy, Arts and More!

    *   Second Step Summer Reading List<https://www.cfchildren.org/wp-content/uploads/resources/activities/ssp-reading-guide.pdf>

    *   Science with a Side of Awesome<https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids> – Crash Course Kids YouTube

    *   NatGeo Kids National Geographic<https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/>

    *   Time Activities for Kids at Home During School Closures<https://time.com/5803373/coronavirus-kids-at-home-activities/>

    *   100 Mile Club Free 26 Day Challenge<https://100mileclub.com/programs/additional-programs/#program-summer-fun>

    *   CATCH Health at Home PE & Health Resources for Parents<https://www.catch.org/pages/health-at-home>

    *   Mindful Schools Free Online Mindfulness Classes for Kids<https://www.mindfulschools.org/free-online-mindfulness-class-for-kids/?utm_source=Mindful+Schools+Newsletter&utm_campaign=7968a81a59-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_NEWSLETTER_2020_03_18_NONREG&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_024a46d2a1-7968a81a59-21252787>

    *   Family Resource and Youth Services Center Podcasts for Students and Families<https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16Ra-vX5vS4K5ZfZ-Kz96ILYjbf6FVqH_YkSc0fX01mg/edit#gid=0>

The JCC Youth Department provides children in grades K - 6 with a rainbow of safe, fun programs to enhance their mental, emotional, physical, and social development. We offer a variety of professionally-run programs and activities to meet your child's needs during these important growth years. In addition, our school vacation camps give parents peace of mind while their children have a wonderful time in a safe and Jewish environment.

Teen / College Membership Flyer

Teen Application

Teens, Ages 11 - 17

The Teen Department is dedicated to providing fun and meaningful programs for students in grades 7-12 and sometimes grade 6. Our caring and qualified staff helps develop educational, social, and leadership skills. Teens are encouraged to register friends!

Job Opportunities - Responsible, enthusiastic teens (grades 12 and up) are needed as activity staff for Youth Department programs, including vacation weeks, no school days, snow day programs, birthday parties and more! For information contact Megan Catlin, ext. 238.

Teen Lounge

Play games, Wii games, watch a movie or hang out with your friends at the teen lounge! Free to JCC Members and $5 for Non Members. For more information call Talia Mugg, ext. 245.

Currently the Teen Lounge hours are Tuesdays and Fridays 2:30pm-5:30pm.