The JCC Children’s department provides dynamic programs for school-aged children in a safe, nurturing, flexible environment that supports their families’ childcare needs. The department will serve families through after school care, vacation and summer camps, and district snow and meeting day alternatives. Programming shall focus on a healthy combination of academic and learning disciplines, constructive activity and free play. The department will also provide opportunities to learn and grow in a Jewish context with weekly Shabbat celebrations and other hands-on cultural programming.