Join the teams at the Bender JCC for a variety of sports and activities.

Preschool Soccer (ages 3 – 5)
Mondays | September 7 – November 11 | 3:45 – 4:15 PM | $200/members | $210/public

Come join Coach Kindy at the Bender JCC for Mini Soccer. Kids 3-5-years-old will learn beginner-level skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting through various drills. The kids will play fun games that incorporate all the skills learned.

Superheroes (ages 3 – 5)
Mondays | September 7 – November 11 | 3:45 – 4:15 PM | $200/members | $215/public

Get ready for an adventure like no other in this thrilling class! Children ages 3 to 5 will transform into superheroes, joining forces to embark on exciting missions to save the world. Through problem-solving, team building, and fun physical challenges, they’ll unleash their inner heroes and have a blast along the way!

Teen Strength & Conditioning (ages 12 – 17)
Mondays | September 7 – November 11 | 4:30 – 5:10 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Tuesdays | September 8 – November 12 | 3:00 – 3:40 PM | $250/members | $265/public

Join us for our strength & conditioning course at the JCC, tailored to enhance your skills and elevate your basketball, soccer, track, tennis, volleyball, or baseball performance. Our expert coaching focuses on refining functional mechanics to help you dominate your sport while ensuring safety through proper technique.

Experience personalized training that targets:

• Mobility and lateral movements
• Increased vertical jumps
• Upper body and core strength
• Quickness, agility, and more!

Classes will be held in the basketball gym, with some drills in the group exercise studio and/or weight room. Expect an intense yet supportive environment where you’ll push yourself to run faster, jump higher, and become stronger than ever!

Wall Climbing (ages 3 – 5)
Tuesdays | September 8 – November 12 | 3:00 – 3:40 PM | $250/members | $265/public

Join us for an exciting wall-climbing experience! Your kids will master technical methods with the guidance of trained and qualified instructors. Using proper knots and targeted movements, they’ll harness their full body strength while always ensuring safety with appropriate gear. We offer supervised gym time on rainy days, including free play and foundational athletic skill development across sports.

Wall Climbing (ages 5 – 12)
Tuesdays | September 8 – November 12 | 4:15 – 5:00 PM | $250/members | $265/public

Standing up to 50-feet high, the Bender JCC’s climbing wall is a fun and unique way to challenge yourself and reach new heights in your health and wellness! This introductory climbing class teaches climbers basic parameters, vocabulary, and nomenclature in the climbing world. Climbers will learn basic knots and begin a short workout regimen designed to increase climbing strength and endurance to reduce the chance of injury.

Tumble Tots Gymnastics (ages 3 – 4)
Wednesdays | September 9 – November 13 | 3:00 – 3:30 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip day: October 2

Join us for an exciting gymnastics adventure designed for 3-4-year-olds! In a playful yet structured setting, children will discover the basics of gymnastics, learning terminology and fundamental skills while enhancing balance and coordination. They’ll also develop a greater awareness of their bodies. Plus, for added convenience, Tumble Tots instructors will pick up your Bender ECC student directly from their preschool classes!

Super Tots Gymnastics (ages 3 – 5)
Wednesdays | September 9 – November 13 | 3:45 – 4:15 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip day: October 2

In a fun yet structured atmosphere, 4-5-year-olds will be introduced to gymnastics’ basic terminology and fundamentals. They will work on balance and coordination and will gain an overall sense of their bodies. For added convenience, Super Tots instructors will pick up your Bender ECC student directly from their classrooms preschool classes!

Gymnastics Level 1 (ages 5 – 8)
Wednesdays | September 9 – November 13 | 4:40 – 5:15 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip day: October 2

Children will have a blast exploring specialized gymnastics equipment! The Gymnastics Level 1 class is the perfect opportunity for kids to practice balance-beam skills, cartwheels, rolls, and bar work in a fun and supportive environment.

Gymnastics Level 2 (ages 8 – 12)
Wednesdays | September 9 – November 13 | 5:15 – 5:45 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip day: October 2

Tennis + Volleyball (ages 3 – 5)
Thursdays | September 10 – November 14 | 3:00 – 3:30 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip days: October 3, 17, 24

Join us for an exciting Tennis & Volleyball class packed with fundamentals! Our coach will cover everything from serving to volleying, forehand shots to backhand shots, and game rules. Plus, we’ll play mini-games and contests to reinforce your skills. Bender ECC preschool students will be picked up right from their classroom!

Superstar Basketball (ages 3 – 5)
Thursdays | September 10 – November 14 | 3:45 – 4:15 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip days: October 3, 17, 24

Get ready for some basketball fun! Kids will boost their skills with exciting dribbling, passing, shooting drills, and games. Plus, they’ll dive into basic basketball rules while enjoying other games that incorporate basketball principles. Don’t worry about transportation – Bender ECC students will be picked up right from their preschool classroom! Let’s hit the court and have a blast!

Basketball Level 1 (ages 7 – 12)
Thursdays | September 10 – November 14 | 4:30 – 5:05 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip days: October 3, 17, 24

Master your basketball essential skills! Join us as we dive into the fundamentals of basketball, including ball-handling, shooting, passing, and defense. Get excited for mini-games and contests that’ll amp up the fun and solidify those skills! It’s time to bring your A-game and enjoy every moment of the action!

Basketball Level 2 (ages 8-12)
Thursdays | September 10 – November 14 | 5:10 – 5:45 PM | $250/members | $265/public
Skip days: October 3, 17, 24

Questions? Contact Kindy Diallo, Director of Sports Programs, at kdiallo@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3852.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.