JCC Afterschool Oakland Fall 2016 Chugim Packet Afterschool... · JCC Afterschool — Oakland Fall 2016 Chugim Packet Here is your checklist for our Fall 2016 Chugim! Read Carefully!

JCC Afterschool — Oakland

Fall 2016 Chugim Packet

Here is your checklist for our Fall 2016 Chugim! Read Carefully!

Help your child sign up for two workshops each day, Monday - Thursday, and one of

Friday, ONLY FOR THE DAYS YOU ARE REGISTERED.

ALL CHUGIM REGISTRATIONS ARE ONLINE ONLY. Registration will be open for

everyone at the same time and ITS FIRST COME-FIRST SERVED, all classes have a

maximum and a minimum enrollment size!

Classes may be cancelled if a minimum enrollment number is not fulfilled.

Registration will open online NOON Friday, September 2nd. All registrations must

be completed Sunday, September 11th at midnight. Registration sent by email,

paper format, or phone will NOT be accepted.

Mark your Calendar! The Fall Chugim Fair will be Wednesday, December 14th, 5:30-

7:00pm.

If you have not been receiving emails from Oakland Afterschool, please email Yani at

[email protected] or call 510-595-9222.

Chugim will begin Monday, September 12th and go until Friday, December 9th.

Please note:

• Changes will be allowed only during the first week of Chugim for all External classes

(ex: Martial arts, Roleplaying, Piano). If you do not drop within that period, you will

be responsible for the entire Chug fee. If chugim are cancelled by Monday,

September 19th, we will only charge you for the classes attended.

• Changes will be allowed for all other classes only during the first two weeks of chugim.

After two weeks, you will be billed on Ultracamp.

• If you register for a chug that is beyond your contracted Afterschool hours, you will be

charged drop in rates (5pm families will be charged $50 for the session tuition on

offsite classes).

Your attention to our Sunday, September 11th deadline will assist us greatly and is

appreciated by all JCC Afterschool Staff.

Warmly,

Yani and the Oakland Afterschool Staff

mailto:[email protected]

JCC Afterschool-Oakland Staff

Yani Pettway Director- JCC Afterschool Oakland, Driver

Hello All, my name is Yani. Some may have known me as the past Assistant Director of the

Oakland site or even from Camp Tzofim. I am happy to be the Director of the Oakland site for

the 2016-2017 school year. I love adventures around the bay area, any kind of hot sauce, and

trying a new dish. I graduated in 2015 from California State University, East Bay where I

received a B.A in Sociology along with Ethnic Studies. I love the community and I hope to bring

my passions into the Oakland JCC. I am very excited to be the director for this great program! I

love meeting new people, make sure to come and say hi!

Valerie Lowe Assistant Director, Driver

Hi! My name is Valerie and I'm the new Assistant Director of the Oakland Afterschool program. I

grew up in San Diego in a close knit Jewish community and moved to Berkeley for college. I just

graduated from UC Berkeley with a B.S. in Conservation and Marine Science. After working in

environmental education for a few years, I found I was not only passionate about teaching

science, but also about the behind the scenes work that makes enriching programming

possible. This is my first year working with the JCC, and I am excited to get to know your

students and families!

Brendan Tidd Head Teacher, Driver, Amazing Chef

Hello, My name is Brendan Tidd. Oakland has been my home base since the day I was born, 26

years ago. I have been a teacher at the Oakland JCC for over 4 years. When I'm not at the JCC, I

embark on many outdoor adventures. I am also a photographer with a focus on nature

landscapes, wildlife, and travel, as well as cityscapes and portraits. You can also find me riding

my bike or even roller blading around the East Bay. I am also a DJ and a huge music and record

collector. I love to cook, which is why I am the chef at the Oakland JCC. Some fun facts about

me: I love smoothies, I can wiggle my ears, I like to jump over things and do ninja tricks, my

favorite season is summer, my favorite Disney movie is The jungle Book, and I sometimes

babysit in the evenings and and on weekends. Lastly, I’d love to learn more about you!

Will Shattuc Teacher

My name is Will Shattuc and I’m Oakland born and raised. I do a lot of drawing, storytelling,

and Shakespeare in my free time. My mom grew up speaking Yiddish in the house and I have a

deep love for the stories and traditions of Galician Judaism. Also the Grateful Dead. I don't

drink Coffee.

Vivian Baker Teacher, Driver

My name is Vivian Baker. I was born here in the Bay, but I have lived in Washington State,

Connecticut, and Washington D.C. I worked as a litigation paralegal and as a marketing

coordinator before coming to the realization that I most enjoy teaching. I currently teach at

Manzanita Seed in the Mornings before my time at the JCC. In my spare time, I enjoy video

games, cooking (I collect fancy cook books), music (I play the celtic harp and have recently

taken up the ukulele), sports (volleyball is my favorite!) crossword puzzles and trivia questions.

Fun Fact: My favorite books are Peruasion, The Age of Innocence and the Forgotten Beasts of

Eld. I’ve enjoyed my time at the JCC thus far, and I'm looking forward to more!

Will Hauer Teacher, Driver

Hello! My name is William Hauer and I am 22 years old and currently studying at the Berkeley

City College. I am a Bay area transplant and have been here for a little over a year, but I was

born and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut. In my free time I like to produce music, play guitar,

and create things! I think creating, to any extent is an important part of self exploration and

proves to be extremely beneficial.

Denise Troupe Transportation Coordinator

Denise is our newest class B driver who is professional on pickups and helpful with child

supervision. She was driving school buses last year for first student and we are happy to have

her in our community.

EXTERNAL VENDOR CLASSES Ananda Martial Arts: Taekwondo

Join the taekwondo class for a developmentally appropriate class for youth. This class explores

exercise, safety training and martial arts principles. Students learn several martial arts

techniques and how to break boards. Master John Ellis IV is a martial artist with 30 years of

experience helping people strengthen the connections between the body, mind, and spirit.

Instructor: Master John W. Ellis

Class Time: Tuesday 3:50-4:35

Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $156

Ananda Martial Arts: Spirit of the Samurai

Students will train in the spirit of the Samurai and learn martial arts and life skills, and practice

with a bokken (wooden sword). Training includes meditation, poetry, and artwork. Participants

learn AMAFA’s 8 Traits of a Modern Samurai and how to use them in life. Master John W. Ellis

IV is a martial artist with 30 years of experience helping people strengthen the connections

between the body, mind, and spirit. PREREQUISITE: Students must have taken one AMAFA

Taekwondo class.

Instructor: Master John W. Ellis


Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $180

Cooking Around the World

Cooking Around the World gives boys and girls the opportunity to learn about countries around

the world by cooking….and eating! Moroccan couscous with fresh ginger, cloves, and orange

zest; Vietnamese wontons with water chestnuts, carrots and tofu; zucchini, carrot, onion latkes

with warm strawberry apple sauce from Israel, and much more. Yum! We present new

understanding about cultures and traditions around the world using food as the conduit to get

there. A typical class includes cooking, eating, an international folktale, language acquisition,

and a slide presentation about the country as a means for context. Cooking Around the World

supplies the aprons, food, cookware, and emails the recipes home at the end of the session.

The program is 100% hands on; all children peel, dice, chop, and mince. As we cook, we talk

about the country of the day or our culinary experiences. The outcome is a new appreciation of

food and a desire to see the world. Note: We are a completely nut free program.

Instructor: Chef Mindy

Class Time: Tuesday 3:50-5:35 DOUBLE CHUG ONSITE

Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $216

Piano with Marcie Avalon

These are group lessons with two children (paired by skill level), $25 per half hour, taught by

Marcie on Wednesdays.

Instructor: Marcie Avalon

Class Time: Wednesday 3:50-4:35

Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $25 per 30 minutes

Acrobatics with Circus of Smiles

Turn a case of the wiggles into some serious skills! In Acrobatics class, learn how to amaze your

audience with cartwheels, forward and backward rolls, handstands, and more. Key stretching

and strengthening exercises will also be taught, giving students a foundation in safety for all

their active play. Each class consists of a warm-up, skill review, new skill instruction, cool down,

and LOTS of fun! Why stand on your feet when you can stand on your hands?

Instructor: Circus of Smiles

Class Time: Monday 3:50-4:35

Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $180

Hula Hooping Fun and Games

Spend your time moving, grooving, spinning and grinning in this fun and active hula hooping

class. Learn unique ways to manipulate the hoop, fundamental techniques, and cool tricks to

impress your friends and family. Students will build confidence, develop body control, and

explore creative expression, all while spinning, jumping, and having a blast! Each class includes

a warm-up, hoop games, skill instruction, and a hoop dance party!

Instructor: Circus of Smiles


Ages: all ages

Materials Fee: $180

INTERNAL CLASSES Center Room Hang

This chug is a great opportunity for free play in our toy area and “Cozy Couch” section. Hang

out and build amazing structures out of blocks, become a master builder with Legos, read a

chapter in your favorite book, and join others in imaginative play!

Instructor: Rotating Afterschool Teachers

Class Times: Monday 4:50-5:35, Tuesday 4:50-5:35, Wednesday 4:50-5:35, Thursday

3:50-4:35, Friday 3:50-4:35

Ages: all ages

Materials fee: free

Side Yard

Step outside into the side yard for some outdoor fun and favorite games!


Class Times: Monday 4:50-5:35, Wednesday 3:50-4:35/4:50-5:35, Thursday 3:50-4:35

Ages: all ages

Materials fee: free

Homework Club

Need a quiet space to work on your homework? This chug will happen daily in the library where

you will have plenty of quiet and assistance from teachers.


Class Times: Monday – Thursday 3:50-4:35

Ages: all ages

Materials fee: free

MONDAY Club J

Club J is designed to enhances students’ experiential learning and provide an age appropriate

option for our older students. This chug will be based around learning leadership skills, doing

volunteer work around the JCC and the East Bay, and enhancing students’ global and social

awareness. Students will participate in a variety of field trips around Berkeley and Oakland,

such as trips to parks, hikes, and attractions like the Albany Bowl.

Instructors: Valerie Lowe and Brenden Tidd

Class Time: Monday 3:50-5:35 DOUBLE CHUG OFF-SITE

Ages: 4th and 5th grades only

Materials fee: $30

Silly Sippers!

Sometimes you just need a healthy, energy boosting refreshment. We’ll work together to blend

up some delightful smoothies and blended fruit sippers. We’ll see that vegetables make for

delicious ingredients in a well balanced beverage. On cold days, we’ll make belly warming hot

beverages such as apple cider and hot cocoa.

Instructor: Brenden Tidd


Ages: All ages

Materials fee: $15

Park Sports

This class provides an opportunity for children of all ages to participate in team based games

and sports such as capture the flag, soccer, wiffle ball, and ultimate frisbee. We’ll emphasize

teamwork, fair play, sportsmanship, and most importantly fun!

Instructor: Will Hauer


Age: All ages

Materials fee: free

Board Game Bonanza

Come play your favorite board games with your friends! We have classic games like Uno and

Sorry, as well as new games from the Games Design 101 chugim.

Instructor: Will Shattuc


Ages: All ages

Materials fee: free

Watercolors

Explore the world of watercolors in this class led by Jackie. We’ll learn to experiment with

watercolor techniques, test out watercolor pencils, and try out a variety of fun resists. We’ll

have some time to make colorful and abstract designs too. Enjoy this fun free time to paint,

experiment, and learn!

Instructor: Jackie Farkas


Ages: 2nd+

Materials fee: $5

Tinker Lab

This class is a free maker lab that will take place in the art room. Kids will have a chance to

design their own projects and create using our art room supplies as well as upcycled materials.

Guidance and assistance with projects will be provided.



Ages: 2nd+

Materials fee: $5

Reading Room

Find some quiet time to read. We’ll have silent library time for you to catch up for school or just

on your own. Shoes are optional.



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: free

The Lego Laboratory

Students will work in small groups in the Lego Lab to create more involved lego projects! This

class is perfect for anyone interested in Legos, building, or anyone who may want to learn.



Ages: PK-3rd

Materials fee: $5

TUESDAY Finger Painters

This class is simply all about finger painting! We will be doing a variety of different themed

projects and will collaborate as a class as well. If you like getting your hands dirty and enjoy art,

this class is definitely for you! Don’t worry, smocks will be provided.



Ages: PK-1st

Materials fee: $5

Game Design 101

Love board and card games and want to make your own? Learn the basic elements of game

design and try new games including your classmates’ creations. This class is fairly academic and

should be taken seriously; we will not be sitting around playing video games.



Ages: 2nd+

Materials fee: $10

Heroes and Villains

The good, the bad, and the wacky! In this class we will be utilizing different artistic mediums

each week to create our own heroes, villains, princesses, wizards, and more.

Instructor: Vivian Baker


Ages: All ages

Materials fee: $10

Park Sports

Autumn is upon us, which means fall colors and warm sunlight. If you want some fresh air,

sunshine, and a nice park to play sports in, this is the chug for you! We’ll walk to Bushrod Park

to get some exercise while playing classic sports like football, ultimate Frisbee, and soccer.



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: free

Listening Lounge

Kick back, relax, and get ready to listen to some wonderful stories. From classics to lesser known

story books, vinyl records, and our own personal stories, we’ll explore the world of imagination

and storytelling. This chug is a geat opporuntity to get to know your JCC friends even better!



Age: all ages

Materials fee: free

Cartoonz!

Do you love cartoons? If so, this is the class for you! We will be learning to draw some of our

favorite cartoon characters, as well as developing our own.



Age: 1st-5th

Materials: $5

Chalk Art

Chalk Art is a fun way to go outside, where students are given plenty of space to let their

imaginations bloom. Students are given plenty of free time to practice drawing outside with

friends and use the world as their canvas.



Age: all ages

Materials: $5

WEDNESDAY Yoga and Meditation

Learn basic yoga stretches and practice meditation in this relaxing and restoring class. Explore

new poses, play, grow, and find calm.



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: free

Comic Creators

Back by popular demand! We will be designing, writing, and illustrating our own comic books!

Let your imagination run wild and come to life!

Instructors: Vivian Baker and Will Shattuc


Ages: 1st+

Materials fee: free

Jewishing

Join this class and learn more about Judaism! We will talk about Jewish holidays, read Jewish

folk tales, and create some Jewish arts and crafts. Being Jewish is not a requirement.

Instructors: Valerie Lowe


Ages: all ages

Materials fee: free

Jewelry Making

Join this fun and creatice jewelry making class using B. Pop Arty! Snap beads to create stylish,

bold and colorful necklaces, bracelets, and rings to keep.



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $15

Power to the Poets

Where did poems come from? Who are Shakespeare, Basho, and Emily Dickinson? Beyond

learning about the diversity of poems in the world, we’ll take the time to write our own

collections, both with poems we like and our own work.



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $2

Shrinky Dinks

End the day with a relaxing craft project! We will explore different types of shrink dinks and

make some awesome items.



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $5

THURSDAY Cartoon Clay

Create your favorite characters out of clay! Pokemon, Minecraft, Shopkins, Disney-we’ll create

them all. Kids will learns the basics of sculpture as well as some advanced techniques!


Class Time: Thursday 3:50-4:35

Ages: 1st +

Materials fee: $20

Printmaking

Children will explore fun and simple ways to make an impression. In this class, children will

learn some foundations of more advanced printmaking techniques. Projects include

monotyping (making a single print), direct impressions, and carving Styrofoam, much like a

woodcut, to make multiples.



Ages: K+

Materials fee: $20

Doodle Laboratory!

Do you love to draw? This chug will offer a chance to put down your ideas on paper and share

your work with other students with other students with awesome imaginations. We’ll do free

doodle, as well as collaborative projects and even some drawing games. Let’s doodle it up

dude!



Ages: All ages

Materials fee: free

I’m Thinkin Ink

We will be exploting various types of art forms with ink as our medium! Children will develop

their ability to think abstractly and creatively while improving their overall skills in art.



Ages: 2nd+

Materials fee: $5

Tea Time in the Library

Come to tea time in the library and you’ll find a quiet place to read, relax, and sip and learn

about herbal teas.



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $5

FRIDAY Xtreme – Dodge Ball

In this class we’re all about different kinds of dodgeball. From Star Wars dodgeball to Fort

dodge ball, we’re going to be playing it all. If your child loves playing dodge ball, this is the class

for you!


Class Time: Friday 3:50-4:35

Ages: 1st+

Materials fee: free

Grow in the Garden

We’re excited to offer a renovated garden area, fertile for late summer planting and fall

harvest. In this class, students will be able to dig in and get their hands dirty, planting edibles

and drought tolerant plants in our garden. Our goal is to be able to prepare our own dish using

our fresh garden ingredients! Students may have the chance to decorate terracotta pots and

take home their own plants, as well as work on nature and outdoor themed art projects.



Ages: 2nd+

Materials fee: $20

Fuse Bead Universe

Fuse beads like you’ve never seen them before! We will be taking fuse beads to the limit-

decorations, wearables, even 3D figures! Kids will also improve their fine motor skills, color

recognition, and pattern application-while having fun!



Ages: all ages

Materials fee: $10

Backyard Basketball

Whether you want to learn how to play basketball or just practice your skills, this chug will offer

a chance for both. We’ll practice dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork. We’ll learn the

rules of the games, play team games, and most importantly practice good sportsmanship. Let’s

hoop!



Ages: 1st+

Materials fee: free

Orchestra and Chill

Take some time to hang with decomposing composers. Every class we’ll learn about a classical,

romantic, or orchestral composer and listen to their music while drawing. It’s Baby Einsteins but

fun.



Ages: 1st+

Materials fee: $3

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JCC Afterschool Oakland Fall 2016 Chugim Packet Afterschool... · JCC Afterschool — Oakland Fall 2016 Chugim Packet Here is your checklist for our Fall 2016 Chugim! Read Carefully!