15 Thursdays: Sep 17, 2026- Jan 14, 2027 [Except 11/26, 12/24, 12/31]
In Person. Designed for aspiring young bakers, this hands-on baking class introduces children to the fundamentals of baking, from understanding the science of ingredient measurement to mastering essential baking tools and techniques. Children will learn a new recipe or skill each week, from baking cookies to frosting cupcakes.
Held in The JCC Manhattan?s professional culinary center, this fun and engaging class encourages creativity, confidence, and a love for baking while producing delicious homemade treats.
All recipes are nut-free, and dairy or pareve, and kosher dietary laws are observed.
15 Thursdays: Sep 17, 2026- Jan 14, 2027 (Except: 11/25, 12/24, 12/31)
In Person. Serve up fun and skill-building in our high-energy youth tennis classes, where kids develop a love for the game while mastering essential techniques.
Young players will learn fundamental strokes, including groundstrokes, volleys, and serves, while improving their hand-eye coordination, footwork, and ball-tracking abilities. As they progress, they?ll refine their technique and engage in friendly match play, building confidence and a competitive spirit in a supportive and engaging environment.
Whether your child is picking up a racket for the first time or looking to level up their game, our expert instructors provide personalized coaching to match each player's skill level.
Join us on the court for a fun, fast-paced tennis experience that keeps kids active, focused, and excited to play!
15 Thursdays: Sep 17, 2026- Jan 14, 2027 (Except: 11/25, 12/24, 12/31)
In Person. Get your child in the game with our high-energy youth basketball class, designed to enhance offensive and defensive skills while fostering teamwork, coordination, and confidence.
Through skill-building drills, scrimmages, and engaging games, young athletes will refine their technique, improve court awareness, and develop a deeper love for the sport. All skill levels are welcome, whether your child is new to basketball or looking to elevate their game. Our expert coaches provide personalized instruction tailored to each player?s abilities.
Join us for an exciting basketball experience that blends skill development, strategy, and fun in a supportive and encouraging environment!
15 Thursdays: Sep 17, 2026- Jan 14, 2027 [Except 11/26, 12/24, 12/31]
In Person. In this storytelling and movement class, children will explore basic elements of creative expression, taking inspiration from beloved children's books. Expanding their sense of community, children will work together to create original movement pieces that celebrate a season, a tale, emotions, and cultures around the world. Movement and story help to build language, motor skills, strength in pre-literacy, and social-emotional awareness.
This class is taught by lifetime Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan member and Upper West Sider Roberta Kastelic. Roberta teaches creative movement, ballroom dancing, and directs and choreographs children's musicals in public and private schools, working with a variety of age groups from toddlers to pre-teens.