Guide Category: Education
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JCC Chi Town Connection
Year-round teen program offers social, recreational and cultural activities, leadership development and volunteer opportunities.
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JCC Chicago Sports & Aquatics
JCC Chicago offers a wide variety of sports programming at locations across Chicagoland. All programs provide an opportunity to learn new skills and progress in development through instruction, practice, and individual or team play. Children will learn a love for sports and find new challenges in a variety of classes and leagues within an appropriately competitive atmosphere. Staff is trained to enhance self esteem, teach skills and bring Jewish values to life both on and off the field/court. JCC Chicago also excels at group and individual swim instruction at all swim levels as well as lifeguard training. Swim lessons begin for children as young as three months old. Parent/tot, group and private swim lessons are also available. All-In Swim is a new, inclusive learn-to-swim program for children with autism spectrum disorder and is offered at aquatic locations across the city and suburbs.
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JCC Chicago’s J at School
Start and end each school day with learning, excitement and fun. J at School offers year-round programming with After School, Before School and Enrichment programs. Highly trained JCC staff guide children through entertaining and academically enriching activities, assist
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JCC Perlstein Retreat Center
Host your next gathering on our 20 wooded, lakeside acres, right next door to the Wisconsin Dells. Serene and spacious facilities offer your group a real retreat from the hustle and bustle of every day. We are the perfect location whether you are celebrating, working or playing. Our professional staff help coordinate your special events and meetings. Every event at Perlstein Retreat Center is unique. We will customize our services to meet your needs so that your next gathering will be unforgettable. Winter Address:3050 Woodridge Lane Northbrook, IL 60062
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JCC Chicago Early Childhood at Florence G. Heller JCC
At JCC Chicago Early Childhood at Florence G. Heller JCC, located in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, your child is at the center of all we do. We strive to provide the foundation for children to develop and grow while bringing Jewish values to life. Our professional, loving, one-of-a-kind educators help your family feel that Florence G. Heller JCC is your home away from home. From incredible classrooms to our beautiful outdoor space, your child will have endless opportunities to learn, play, grow and make friends that last a lifetime. For ages 6 weeks – 4 years.
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JCC Chicago Early Childhood Education
JCC Chicago Early Childhood education provides children with a solid foundation for future learning success, socially, emotionally, cognitively, physically and spiritually. JCC Chicago Early Childhood Centers guide each child to reach his or her individual potential. The approach is simple: JCC Chicago puts your child at the center of everything. NAEYC accredited program covers core curriculum based on national and state standards including math, literacy, science and social studies. The JCC Chicago preschool program integrates Jewish curriculum that is rich in culture and tradition. Premier programs for families with children (infants through 5 years of age) are offered at locations throughout Chicago and the suburbs. Programs include full- and half-day preschool, infant/toddler care, pre-kindergarten, enrichment classes, adult/child classes, parenting classes, JNew Mom's Group, Stay and Play, preschool summer camp, summer fun programs and family events.
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Pearl of Israel
Hedva Yitzhak, founding director of Pearl of Israel Home Daycare, is a driven, energetic, educational leader in Jewish studies with an expertise in teaching modern Hebrew. With a passion for the development of young children’s Jewish identity both academically and culturally, Hedva is motivated with a vision to instill the passion for continued Jewish growth and learning. Open to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old, POI is a Hebrew spoken program that believes that children need to feel unconditional love and acceptance from the adults who take care of them. Secular and Jewish education with warmth, love, professionalism, and competence. Inspiring children to lifelong learning!
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Naale Elite Academy
Free international Jewish education at one of seven select high schools in Israel. Secular, traditional, religious, and Haredi families find the best high schools for each child through Naale. Naale students become bilingual, prepare better for higher education in the US or Israel (free options), get to know Israel well, strengthen their Jewish identities, and make friends for life from around the world. More than 2000 students enjoy high-level studies at our 25 schools, seven of which are for speakers of English. Free includes a flight to Israel, tuition, dorms on campus, kosher meals, 24/7 supervision and assistance, extracurricular activities, healthcare, personal budgets and five tours of Israel each year! Four and three-year programs are available. Integrated university and high school program for students gifted in math, science, and technology (4 years only). Every year, more students elect to join our program. More fun, better high school. The opportunity of a lifetime!
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Venue SIX10
610 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago IL 60605 [email protected] http://www.venuesix10.com VenueSIX10 offers extensive event options, including Spertus Kosher Catering featuring Cuisine by Wolfgang Puck. None true
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Walder Education Pavilion of Torah Umesorah
Latest technology and educational materials in Judaic and secular departments, student skill-building department, creative resource department, curriculum development, professional development, and the arts and crafts center.