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Club J Afterschool Program

Club J - The Mandel JCC Afterschool Program

COMING SOON: REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR >>

Contact Angela for more information at AngelaP@JCConline.com or 561-509-0120

Picking Up From the Following Schools

Ben Gamla Charter School (Students are escorted to the JCC after school)
NEW: Citrus Cove Elementary School
Coral Reef Elementary School
Crystal Lakes Elementary School
Hagen Road Elementary School
Manatee Elementary School
Sunset Palms Elementary School

Please note that transportation services from each school require a minimum number of enrolled students. If this minimum is not met, we will be unable to offer pickup from that location.

If your school is not listed above, we encourage you to reach out. We are continually evaluating opportunities to expand our offerings based on community interest.

What is Club J?

Grade K - 5
August 11, 2025 – May 28, 2026
Monday - Friday
2:00 - 6:00 pm

Club J, the Mandel JCC Afterschool Program, provides children in kindergarten through grade 5 with a safe and nurturing environment filled with social, recreational, and cultural activities. From structured activities to supervised homework sessions, each day promotes self-confidence and growth. Children engage in counselor-led activities that foster creativity and teamwork, while parents appreciate our dedicated, highly trained staff and the camp-like atmosphere where kids can be themselves.

We believe your children should have access to:

• Experienced, Caring Staff – Our team builds meaningful connections, ensuring a supportive environment. We maintain a 1:10 staff-to-child ratio—compared to 1:20 in Palm Beach public schools—allowing for more individualized attention and care.

• Unique Facility & Program Space – Kids love our bounce house, gym, playground, sports court, open field, art room, laser tag, and racecars—dynamic spaces designed for fun, movement, and creativity.

• Enriching Programming – We offer hands-on projects that stimulate creativity and intellectual curiosity.

• Self-Confidence & Friendship Building – A program that builds self-confidence by helping children expand their abilities and discover how their actions impact relationships.

• Year-Round Swim – Unique access to swimming throughout the year.

• Inclusive Community – A welcoming, value-driven environment guided by Jewish principles, open to all families.

• Daily Snack Provided

Program Highlights

• Supervised Homework Time

• Shabbat and Jewish Cultural Celebrations

• Afternoon Snacks

• Arts and Crafts

• Bounce House

• Cooking

• Gym and Organized Sports

• Highly Trained Staff

• Playground

• S.T.E.M. Activities

• Swimming

Sample Schedule

TIME	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
2:00 - 3:00 pm	Arrival & Play
3:00 - 3:30 pm	Snack & Homework	Snack & Homework	Snack & Homework	Snack & Homework	Shabbat
3:35 - 4:15 pm	Art Exploration	Swim	Gym Games	Swim	Fun Friday Activity
4:20 – 5:00 pm	Scooter Racetrack	Dance	Laser Tag	Imagination Station	Sports Court
5:05 - 5:45 pm	Israeli Culture	Playground	Science	Field Games	Bounce House
5:50 - 6:00 pm	Clean Up & Dismissal

After School Enrichment Classes

Looking to add something extra to your child’s after-school routine?
We offer multiple on-site enrichment sessions throughout the school year, with fun and engaging classes that let kids explore new interests and hobbies.

Please note: Enrichment Classes come at an additional cost and are not included in the regular after-school program tuition.

Past and current offerings have included:

Theatre
Art
Martial Arts
Cooking
Dance
Tech Exploration
And more!

Click Here for more information about our Enrichment Classes.

Tuition

With Transportation
$395 per child (Monthly)

Without Transportation
$335 per child (Monthly)
$335 per Ben Gamla Student ($32/month add-on for early release Tuesdays)

Save up to $25 monthly if registered by May 9th!

COMING SOON: REGISTRATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR

Terms and Conditions

Registration Fee $85

All families will pay a non-refundable registration fee per participant.
All families who register before the start of the program will pay a non-refundable deposit that is deducted from 1st month payment.

Click here to view the Club J Calendar 2025-2026 >>

Click here to view the Club J Financial Agreement and Waiver 2025-2026 >>

Financial assistance available
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For further information
Contact Angela Plummer at AngelaP@JCConline.com or 561-509-0120

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