Parenting Center

Our Parenting Center provides families with support and guidance as they raise their young children. It offers networking opportunities, resources, and programming with a wide variety of classes to meet the developmental and social needs of both young children and parents. From yoga to art, we try to make parent and toddler time fun and interesting. 

• Fall Classes (starting in September and October) 

• Swim Classes for Toddlers, run by our Aquatics Department

• Special Events for Children at the 16th Street J

• Register Online for summer classes

FALL PARENTING CENTER CLASSES (starting September and October)

Registration for 16th Street J members begins August 21.  Registration for non-members begins August 26. 

We close registration the Thursday before the class begins.  Therefore, registrations are due September 4 for classes that start in September.  Registrations are due October 21 for classes which start the week of October 27.

Due to the number of Jewish holidays in October, we have decided to start some of the classes after the holiday season, to avoid interruptions for your children.

Download our Registration Form (a PDF) to mail, fax or drop off.  You may also call Eddie Chavez at (202) 777-3278.

Please note that we will only be accepting Parenting Center registrations for members until August 26.

Getting Ready for Preschool (15-19 months)

6 Thursdays, September 11–December 11 (no class October 9 or November 27)
9:30–11:00 am
 

Getting Ready for Preschool (20-24 months)

6 Tuesdays, October 28–December 9 (no class November 25)
9:30–11:00 am

Jewish Holidays for Kids (20 months and up)

Tuesdays, September 9, 16 and 23, 4:45–5:30 pm

Messing Around (20-24 months)

6 Thursdays, September 11–December 11 (no class October 9 or November 27)
11:15 am–Noon

Motion Commotion for Toddlers (18 months and older)

12 Mondays, September 8–December 8 (no class September 29, October 13 or November 24)
3:30–5:30 pm

Motion Commotion for Toddlers (18 months and older)

6 Wednesdays, October 29–December 10 (no class November 26)
3:30–5:30 pm

Musical Fun I (under 15 months)

6 Tuesdays, October 28–December 9 (no class November 25)
12:15–12:45 pm

Musical Fun II (15 months and older)

12 Mondays, September 8–December 8 (no class September 29, October 13 or November 24)
9:30–10:15 am

Music and Motion (15 months and older)

6 Tuesdays, October 28–December 9 (no class November 25)
4:45-5:30 pm

Yoga for Tots

6 Tuesdays, October 28–December 9 (no class November 25)
4:30–5:30 pm

Registration Form (a PDF) for fall classes.

 

SUMMER SESSION II PARENTING CENTER CLASSES

Rhythm and Books

Last day is August 25 for the summer session

Musical Fun for Toddlers and Grownups (under 15 mos)

Last day is August 26 for the summer session

Free event!

Ta'am Shel Shabbat

Fridays

10:00 am

Join our preschoolers for a fun-filled Shabbat celebration each Friday. We will sing Shabbat songs in English and Hebrew, say the blessings and enjoy a snack of challah and grape juice.