Minnesota Jewish Community Center

Early childhood: our two licensed early childhood centers offer exceptional preschool experiences for 300 children ages six weeks to pre-k. We support a "whole-child" concept, with curriculum based on the assumption that a child's growth is a sequential process. From the cuddling of infants to preparing children for kindergarten, our program meets each individual child's emotional, social, cognitive, physical, spiritual and emerging cultural needs as they grow. Children have access to the resources only available at the jcc - swimming lessons, cultural arts programs, kid fitness and exposure to our diverse community, all adding to the richness of the ecc experience.

Summer day camps: minnesota jcc summer camps offer a range of experiences built around the great outdoors, developing relationships, spirit and memories. Our camps offer a classic camping experience, along with a wide variety of specialty options to fill the summer weeks for nearly 900 children and young adults each summer. Our three camps provide a nurturing environment for campers to explore new interests,challenge themselves and develop a love for the great outdoors, under the supervision of high-quality, caring staff. Camp butwin offers a secluded, classic camp experience located on 88 wooded acres on the shores of lake o'brien in eagan. Camp olami is a magical summer destination in the heart of the city, transforming the 23-acre, tree-lined campus of the sabes center minneapolis. Scholarships are available for individuals who are in need of financial assistance.

Senior programming: the jcc offers a wide range of programs and classes for active seniors including designated fitness programs, enrichment classes, discussion groups, movies, field trips and social opportunities. Our services support older adults so they can remain active, independent, and connected to their community. This includes door-to-door transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping and other necessary errands; interpretation support; meals on wheels and kosher lunch; in-person and remote fitness classes geared to older adults like chair aerobics and yoga; and daily classes, workshops, speaker series and opportunities for social connection.

Jewish arts, culture & enrichment: we engage the community in the exploration of jewish identity and culture through film, performance, theater, visualarts, literature, and learning. From art exhibits and engaging local artists in our jewish artist lab, to classes, workshops and events, our jewish film festival andour jewish humor festival, the jcc has thousands of touchpoints with community members through the arts each year. Our programs also provide a window intojewish culture for our non-jewish neighbors, creating an environment that combats false narratives about the jewish community, thus mitigating antisemitism inour community.

Supportive services: our supportive services programs focus on independence, health, social and cultural engagement, and youth development. This includesdoor-to-door transportation for medical appointments, grocery shopping and other necessary errands; interpretation support; meals on wheels and koshermeals-to-go; age and ability-appropriate fitness opportunities that focus on mobility, strength, balance; daily classes, workshops, speaker series, and social andcultural programs that encourage community building, socioemotional connections, and lifelong learning; a full-time inclusion specialist serving our earlychildhood centers ensuring all children have the support to learn, grow and thrive; and inclusion advocates to support children with disabilities in our summercamps, after school and school release programs, and youth enrichment programs.

Youth & teen: we offer a broad range of youth programming for children of all ages. We operate two early childhood centers, two unique summer day camps,afterschool and school release day programs, a youth theater program, sports leagues and teen programming including being home to the fastest growing bbyochapter in north america. In a typical year, we serve more than 2,000 children and teens.