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FALL 2025 AFTER-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT CLASSES
REGISTRATION OPENS:
Sunday August 10, 1:30PM (MEMBERS)
Monday August 18, 10am (PUBLIC)
Designed for tots through teens, our after-school enrichment programs cater to a breadth of interests and take full advantages of our campus’s beautiful fields, classrooms, and fitness spaces. Preschool families please note: All participants must be toilet trained or have a parent/guardian present in case of accidents.
Fall 2025 after-school enrichment classes begin the week of September 18 and end the week of December 1, with no classes taking place the weeks of September 22 (Rosh Hashanah). September 29 (Yom Kippur), and November 24 (Thanksgiving). Make up classes will be held the weeks of December 8 and 15.
Reminder: please choose classes based on grade level. For example, a five-year-old preschooler should enroll in Preschool classes and a five-year-old kindergartener should enroll in Elementary classes.
For families who have students in the Lerner Day School, we will be able to pick up your student from Lerner’s AfterCrew and walk them to and from Jewish for Good’s Enrichment classes. Please make a note of this during registration.
DESCRIPTIONS AND PRICING:
REFUND POLICY
If a participant withdraws from the Enrichment more than five days from the start of the class, registration fees will be refunded. After two sessions of class have occurred, refunds are no longer offered. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a refund or credit if you miss class due to illness.
KIDS’ NIGHT OUT
Kids’ Night Out Is Back! It's a win-win! Kids have a blast with Camp Shelanu counselors and grown-ups get a night child-free. Kids will play games, make crafts, and end the night with a movie. During the warmer months, we even go swimming! Pajamas and stuffies are welcome. Cheese pizza will be served. Ages 3 to 10 (must be potty trained).
2025-2026 School Year Dates:
SATURDAYS, NOW TWICE A MONTH!
September 13 • September 20 • October 18 • October 25 • November 8 • November 15 • December 13 • December 20
For general Kids’ Night Out questions, or if your child requires inclusion support, please e-mail Zoe Ashe-Jones at zashejones@jewishforgood.org.
Registration for Kids’ Night Out Opens
SUNDAY August 10, 1:30Pm for Members / MONDAY August 18, 10am for General Public
BABY/CHILD & PARENT PROGRAMS
Mondays 9:45-10:30am, Music and Movement Playgroup (@ Beth El Synagogue)
Children ages 0-5 and their grownups are welcome to join Laura Freidman Grant for a joyful and inclusive playgroup. Laura will lead the group in songs, movement, stories and games that support early development, connection, and age appropriate Jewish learning. There will be snacks and open playground time at the end of each meetup. All are welcome (you do not have to be a Beth El member to join!). Please contact amy@betheldurham.org with any accessibility needs.
Wednesdays, 10-10:30am, Soft Play at the J
Designed for children between 1-3, bring your kids for fun on the tumbling mats, playing with soft blocks and other free play. FREE for members, $3 for general public. No RSVP needed.
Thursdays, Toddler Yoga Together, 10-10:45am
Thursdays, Baby & Me Yoga, 11-11:45am
Move, breathe, and connect with your little one and meet other families in these parent/child yoga classes. Find them on our Group Exercise schedule starting this fall! Free for Members. $10 for general public.
Fridays, 9:30-10:15am, Storytime & Tot Shabbat
Join us every week for books, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes with Durham’s best storyteller, Amy Godfrey! Great for babies through preschoolers. Free and open to all. After Storytime all are invited for Tot Shabbat, Fridays 9:30-10:15am. No RSVP required.