JCC's New Active Baby Series Brings Families Together
The JCC is launching a new program designed specifically for our community's youngest members and their caregivers. The Active Baby Series offers a thoughtfully curated 4-week experience that combines early childhood development with family bonding in a supportive, engaging environment.
What sets this program apart is its multi-faceted approach to early childhood engagement. Rather than focusing on just one activity, the series rotates through different developmental areas each week, ensuring babies ages 0-2 experience a rich variety of stimulating activities alongside their caregivers.
The program kicks off with Music & Movement sessions led by Kristen Fischer from Music Together North Shore. These aren't your typical baby music classes—they're research-based, highly interactive experiences that help new parents learn to engage musically with their babies while supporting early childhood development through creative play with instruments, dance, and chants.
The series includes Baby Yoga sessions with certified Kids' Yoga Instructor Carlie Aizenberg. These gentle classes focus on bonding through movement and breath, introducing simple poses and mindful breathing techniques that benefit both caregiver and child. The emphasis on incorporating yoga and mindfulness into daily routines provides families with tools they can use long after the series ends.
The series concludes with Sensory Art led by Andrea Kitsis. These sessions embrace the beautiful messiness of early childhood exploration, using safe, age-appropriate materials to support cognitive development, fine motor skills, and sensory awareness. The focus is purely on the experience and process rather than creating finished products—exactly what this developmental stage requires.
Friday Option: July 18, August 1, 15, 22
Saturday Option: July 19, August 2, 16, 23
Time: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
Ages: Babies ages 0-2 yrs with caregiver
Location: Yeladim Playroom at the JCC (enter at Marcus Pavilion)
Series Fee: $88 for JCC Members | $104 for Community
Per Class Fee: $25 for JCC Members | $32 for Community
Registration is now open for both Friday and Saturday options. The series takes place in the Yeladim Playroom at the JCC's Marcus Pavilion.
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