Buslik/Levy Teen Services Center
The Debra & James Buslik/Tracy & David Levy Teen Services Center located within the Donnenfeld Generations Complex provides pre-teens and teens with meaningful opportunities to learn about themselves and others and develop their own opinions, values and beliefs about the world. The JCC brings teens from many area schools together for programming, service and learning every day of the week.
If you have a special needs child, click here.
RECEIVE TEEN EBLASTS
Email bfirestone@sjjcc.org with your email address to receive the monthly e-newsletters with upcoming events.
TEEN MEMBERSHIP
Become a teen member if you are 13 years old or older. As a teen member you can work out in the Cardiovascular and Conditioning rooms, swim in the pool, play sports in the gym, participate in fitness and exercise classes, and receive priority registration and member rates on programs. For more information on membership, click here.
Music School Inc. at the JCC
Music School Inc. has been providing exciting music education programs on Long Island since 2004. We offer both private lessons and group classes throughout the week to fit your busy schedule. Lessons and classes are held at Sid Jacobson JCC. All ages and levels.
Private:
1 lesson
30 Minutes - Fee $40 / members 35
45 Minutes - Fee $55 / members $50
60 Minutes - Fee $70 / members $65
5 lesson
30 Minutes - Fee $198 / members $173
45 Minutes - Fee $272 / members $247
60 Minutes - Fee $346 / members $322
13 lesson
30 Minutes - Fee $504 / members $441
45 Minutes - Fee $693 / members $630
60 Minutes - Fee $882 / members $819
Group Lessons
12 weekly, 1-hour sessions
Fee $359 / members $329
Cartoon Production
Grades: 57
For the emerging beginner and intermediate-level student looking to learn the art of cartooning drawing.
10 sessions
Thursday, 5:156:30pm
Fee $320 / members $250
Clay Works
Grades: 57
For the emerging beginner and intermediate-level student looking to model, sculpt and use their imagination to create unique
clay sculptures and figures.
10 sessions
Tuesday, 5:156:30pm
Fee $320 / members $250
Kids on Canvas
Grades: 57
This unique art program teaches students about painting on a variety of canvas surfaces with acrylics. Learn the fundamentals and about master artists too.
10 sessions
Tuesday, 5:156:30pm
Fee $320 / members $250
JCC Teen Glee Club
Grades: 712
For more information, click here.
TWEEN AND TEEN GROUPS
All My Love
Grades: 912
Be a part of this teen fundraising group and raise funds to help support causes you care about in the greater community, as well as provide financial aid to those in our JCC. Past events have included sports tournaments, battle of the bands and fashion shows.
Teen Council
Grades: 912
This discussion group is led by upperclassmen and is a great place to meet new people and talk
about teen issues such as peer pressure, cliques, stereotypes and more.
Meets once a month
Tuesday, 6:308:00pm
Adopt-a-Survivor
Grades: 912
Connect with local Holocaust survivors to hear their stories and share what you learn through art, writing or music. For more information, contact Lina Zerbarini at ext. 166, lzerbarini@sjjcc.org
TEEN FITNESS CLASSES
Teen Certificate Course
Teens ages 1315 are required to take this course before utilizing the Health & Wellness Center. Parental attendance and a signed consent form are required. The major components include: how to design a program (reps, sets, what is safe, etc.), how to safely perform the selected exercises, safety and etiquette of the Health & Wellness Center, including weight rooms and cardio room. After completion of the certification course, you are able to utilize the fitness center, including the weight rooms and cardio room, independently.
Fee $20
Youth & Teen Private 1-on-1 (1 hour)
1 session $60
5 sessions $275 (Save $25)
10 sessions $500 (Save $100)
Youth & Teen Rapid 1-on-1 (1/2 hour)
5 sessions $175
10 sessions $300 (save $50)
Youth and Teen Buddy Training (1 hour 2 people)
1 session $75
5 sessions $350 (Save $25)
10 sessions $650 (Save $100)
The Health & Wellness Center has a variety of fitness classes exclusively for teens this fall, including Girls Fitness Sampler, hip hop, yoga and kickboxing. Click here for more info.
Club 56
Grades: 56
Club 56 is the hottest place for 5th and 6th graders to be on Saturday nights! Come enjoy all kinds of activities at the JCC such as sports, swimming, dance and art.
Fee $20 / members FREE
ACADEMIC AND TEST PREP
Click here for academic and test prep programs
After-School ACE Volunteer Program
Grades: 912
Volunteer one afternoon a week with elementary school children in enrichment classes (sports, arts 'n' crafts, karate, chess, dance, music and others). Programs are located at the JCC, and in the Herricks and Port Washington school districts.
Volunteer with Children with Special Needs
There are several different opportunities to work with teens and children with special needs, including teaching sports and life skills. These programs meet on Sundays. To learn more and sign up, contact Michelle Laser at ext. 200, mlaser@sjjcc.org
Volunteer at the 17th Annual Auction for Excellence, An Epicurean Event
Grades: 912
Have fun with other teens while giving back by donating your time at the largest annual JCC fundraiser. Perform six community service hours. Dinner included!
Thursday, March 29, 6:00pm12:00am
Start Your Own Charity, Foundation or Community Service Project!
The community needs your help! Participate in enriching trips and opportunities to help organizations, people and places in need. Looking to make a difference in the community, while having a fun, meaningful experience with other teens? Let Becca know your community service ideas, and we can plan a trip for you!
SUNDAY SERVICE TRIPS
The community needs your help! Participate in these enriching trips and opportunities to help organizations, people and places in need. Check back soon for upcoming Sunday Service Trips.
Check back soon for new vacation programs!
Check back soon for new upcoming events!
Becca Firestone, Director of Teen Services, 516-484-1545, ext. 117, bfirestone@sjjcc.org
