Early Childhood Classes

Early Childhood Enrichment (ECE) Classes
Enrichment classes continue the school day for children ages three to five years old. Classes range from drama and cooking to art and ballet. Click here for sports enrichment classes. Preschool Classes are tailored for children four and five years old, these classes are taught by nursery school staff and specialists from the community. Preschool classes change from year-to-year, but often include art, cooking, music and art. Classes follow school hours on school days. Transitional Care is available for the time betwen the end of the school day and the start of ECE or Preschool classes.

To register call the reception desks: Uptown 504.897.0143 or Metairie 504.887.5158, download the class registration form or click the Register Online link below each class.

For more information contact: Uptown Adrienne Shulman, Nursery School Director, at adrienne@nojcc.org or Metairie Jessica Klein, Children's Director - Metairie, at jessicak@nojcc.org

Transitional Care - Soccer (U6)

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: August 25, 2010 – October 13, 2010
Days/Time: Wednesdays, 2:45PM - 4:00PM
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $18 member
Instructor: Rachel Zoller

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Cooking

Must be potty trained

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: September 13, 2010 – December 6, 2010
Days/Time: Mondays, 2:45PM - 3:30PM
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $150 member
Instructor: Rachel Zoller

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Ballet

Open to new and returning students. Must be patty trained. Ballet shoes are required.

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: September 14, 2010 – December 7, 2010
Days/Time: Tuesdays, 3:30PM - 4:15PM
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $150 member
Instructor: Adrianne Lehmann

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Transitional Care - Ballet

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: September 14, 2010 – December 7, 2010
Days/Time: Tuesdays, 2:45PM - 3:30PM
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $24 member
Instructor: Rachel Zoller

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Enrichment - Cooking

Young chefs will measure, stir, bake and create a variety of yummy and healthy recipes.

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: September 14, 2010 – December 7, 2010
Days/Time: Tuesdays, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Ages: 2 – 5
Fee: $200 member
Instructor: Valeria Emmett

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Enrichment - Messy Art

Encourage your young artist to inquire, explore and create with a variety of art mediums.

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: September 15, 2010 – December 8, 2010
Days/Time: Wednesdays, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Ages: 2 – 5
Fee: $200 member
Instructor: Valeria Emmett

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Transitional Care - Gymnastics

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: September 16, 2010 – December 9, 2010
Days/Time: Thursdays, 2:45PM - 4:00PM
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $18 member
Instructor: Rachel Zoller

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Enrichment - Drama

Children will listen to classic stories, make costumes and props and then bring the stories and characters to life.

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: September 17, 2010 – December 10, 2010
Days/Time: Fridays, 12:00PM - 2:00PM
Ages: 2 – 5
Fee: $200 member
Instructor: Valeria Emmett

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Transitional Care - Basketball (U6)

Location: Jewish Community Center - Uptown
Date: November 3, 2010 – December 8, 2010
Days/Time: Wednesdays, 2:45PM - 4:00PM
Ages: 3 – 5
Fee: $15 member
Instructor: Rachel Zoller

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