Jewish Community Center of the Greater St. Paul Area ATTRACTIONS Spring Program Guide 2018 As we said farewell to the center staircase, our ECC kids stopped for one last group photo. This stairway has been replaced with the Herman Birnberg Fine Art Gallery on the first floor and additional spaces for art exhibitions below. The new, wider stairway leads to our North Commons Area, a beautiful community gathering space, featuring art exhibitions, large windows, wi-fi and comfortable seating. EXECUTIVE NOTES After years of planning, our dream is While we have passed our original becoming a reality! The new Shaller fundraising goal, there is money left to Family Health & Wellness Wing is almost raise. If you have not yet participated in complete! The North Commons Area our campaign, I urge you to take this last and the Fitness Center and locker rooms opportunity to be a part of something are now open with the Aquatics Center that will have a positive impact on our scheduled to open soon. This will be community for generations to come. immediately followed by Phase 2 – the creation of our Cultural Arts Wing which Be a part of this historic moment as we will be a premier community destination create our St. Paul JCC for now and for the for theater, fine arts, dance, films, speakers future. Your gift matters. and more. Your gift to the J is a gift to the community. Again and again, I have to take a moment Thank you! to thank all of you for your generosity. You have reached deep into your pockets MICHAEL WALDMAN | CEO to help us reach this moment. Your patience and loyalty through construction has only reinforced how fortunate we all are to be part of such a warm and OUR FUTURE. passionate community. HERE. THE BUZZ / LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS Every two years, The JCC Association of North America honors inspiring leaders who inspire and influence the JCC Movement. We are thrilled to share these two recipients of this year’s awards who are near and dear to the St. Paul JCC. Marvin J. Pertzik will receive exploration of Jewish identity and the Frank L. Weil Award for the culture through our Symphony, Congratulations to… Advancement of North American Visual Arts Exhibitions, Films, Culture. Marvin is a long-time leader Lectures and more! Marvin, thank in our St. Paul community as past- you for all that you do! president, as well as at the Jewish Federation of Greater St. Paul and The Frank L. Weil Award for the JCRC-ADL of Minnesota and the Distinguished Contribution to Dakotas. He has been instrumental the Jewish Community Center in supporting Jewish culture on the Field recipient for 2018 is Michael continental level as the inspiration Staenberg of St. Louis, Missouri. and force behind Making Music Michael has been a source of MARVIN J. PERTZIK MICHAEL STAENBERG Happen: The Soundtrack of Jewish Life dedication, commitment and in North America. Marvin’s generosity expertise, supporting numerous JCCs is felt every single day here at the across the country, including our St. Paul JCC through his philanthropy St. Paul JCC. As a generous and support of our local Jewish Capital Campaign donor, Michael Cultural arts programming. The helped us to reach our goal for our Marvin J. Pertzik Jewish Cultural reimagined JCC. Michael, thank you Arts Department makes is possible for your generosity, expertise and to engage the community in the commitment to excellence. Michael Waldman Chief Executive Officer [email protected] 651 + 255 4731 2 CONTACTS Do you love being a member of the St. Paul JCC? THE BUZZ / LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENTS Refer a friend. Our brand new Receive a state-of-the-art Fitness Center $25 gift card. is open! For more info contact Christina Mendelson at 651 + 255 4749 or [email protected] Christina Mendelson Membership Specialist [email protected] 651 + 255 4749 3 CONTACTS EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER From six weeks to Pre-K, our ECC provides a loving, engaging, educational, fun, affectionate and safe place for our kids to learn and grow. Kids are our passion, and we feel humbled every day to be a part of their lives. We have limited openings in Toddler and Pre-School. For more info, contact Lisa Rosenfield. Early Childhood Enrichment Classes Whether your child is enrolled in our ECC program or not, we offer enrichment classes that are super fun and hands-on! YOGA TIME ROYAL CAMP AT THE J Wednesdays June 4 – 8 • 9 – 11 am April 27 – May 30 • 3 – 3:30 pm Ages 4 – 6 Ages 3 – 6 $150 • $100 Member Value Price $90 • $60 Member Value Price Have a royally good time at our Fun filled Yoga for kids only! camp for princes and princesses! Combine yoga with play! Poses, We will explore a new Royal Hero stretching and breathing exercises each day through dance, games, and promotes flexibility, coordination crafts! We will have a royal ball on and body awareness. Register by the last day of camp! Register April 24. by June 3. CREATIVE MOVEMENT SUPER HERO CAMP AT THE J Fridays June 11 – 15 April 27 – June 1 • 3 – 3:30 pm Grades K-1 • 9 – 11 am Ages 2 – 4 Grades 2-3 • 1 – 3 pm $90 • $60 Member Value Price $150 • $100 Member Value Price An introductory movement class Explore the lives and heroics of for toddlers, with a focus on famous super heroes and super motor development, rhythm and villians. Invent your own character following directions. Register by and save the day! We will design April 26. costumes, create super hero powers; follow our own code of super hero behavior! Dive into fun movement activities and games, art projects, story adventures, obstacle courses & more. Register by June 10. Visit stpauljcc.org for additional details and to register. Lisa Rosenfield Tara Freiberg Director of Youth & Children’s Services Sports & Rec Manager [email protected] [email protected] 4 651 + 255 4758 651 + 255 4761 CONTACTS Celebrating the holidays, ECC style! Our ECC kids celebrated the joyful holiday of Purim by dressing up in their favorite costumes. Amidst Superwoman, pirates, doctors and gnomes you can always find Queen Esther and Mordecai, the true heroes of the Purim story. To get ready for Passover, they joined Rabbi Mordecai Grossbaum at our Matzah Factory, where our little chefs enjoyed the hands-on learning experience of making matzah (unleavened bread). 5 GET READY FOR THE BEST ADVENTURE OF YOUR LIFE! We’ve got you covered all summer long! Register today at campbutwin.org. Celebra ting 60 years! DON’T DELAY! LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SOME SESSIONS St. Paul JCC Ben Savin Lisa Rosenfield Bess Brown Youth & Camping Director Director of Youth and Children’s Services Youth Coordinator & Assistant Camp Director [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] 6 651 + 255 4759 651 + 255 4758 651 + 255 4767 CONTACTS Camp Butwin Pre and Extended Camps Before & After Butwin Care The 2018 season begins on June 18! JAMBOREE Need care prior to the start of Camp Session 1 June 11 - 16 • August 27 - 31 Butwin or after the camp day? We’ve June 18 - June 29 (2 weeks) Jamboree is a full-day (7:30 am – 6 pm) got you covered! Before Camp Care childcare option for children in grades hours are 7:30 – 8:15 am. After Camp Session 2 July 2 - 13 (2 weeks, no camp July 4th) K – 6 at the St. Paul JCC. This special Care hours are 4:30 – 6 pm. Children are or July 9 - 13 (1 week) session takes place during the gap week supervised by qualified staff and enjoy between the conclusion of the St. Paul crafts and games. Session 3 Public School year and the beginning July 16 - August 10 (4 weeks) of Camp Butwin Session I, and then be- CIT Program BUTWIN CLASSIC tween the end of Butwin Extended and Motivated and enthusiastic teens Ages PreK – 8th Grade the beginning of the school year. entering 9th or 10th grade, this Enjoy horseback riding, sports, program is for YOU! Gain valuable boating, challenge courses, arts and BUTWIN EXTENDED leadership and employment skills, earn crafts, nature and swimming. Our August 13 - 17 money and have a lot of fun all summer flexible session structures allow you Butwin Extended at Camp long. As a CIT, you’ll be a role model for to build your perfect summer. You can August 20 - 24 younger campers, develop your skills as choose from 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 6 weeks Butwin Extended at the J a counselor, bond with other teens and or 8 weeks or mix some specialty camps make new friends. CITs are mentored by Keep the best camp summer going with classic camp for an exciting senior Camp Butwin staff and have field and going with us at Butwin Extended, summer experience. trips, evening activities and overnights where we have something for throughout the summer. SPECIALTY CAMPS everyone. Campers will spend their Entering Grades 3 – 6 mornings focusing on a weeklong Inclusion Get ready for some serious fun! Take a specialty of their choice and their week (or more!) to focus on a topic or afternoons in fun and creative CLUB KULANU skill in a fun camp environment - from camp-themed electives, swimming and A wonderful opportunity for young sports specialties, arts exploration, Shabbat activities on Fridays. There’s no adults with special needs to have a horseback riding to eating adventures better way to wrap up the summer! meaningful summer camp experience. and more. You can even mix some See page14 for more details. specialty camps with classic camp for an exciting summer experience.