When school is out, J-Space is the place to be!

J-Space After School is a licensed enrichment program of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island offered at the Dwares JCC for children in grades K-5. Our goal is to provide children with a safe and nurturing environment focused on academics, social skills, sports, arts, and fun! This year, we have an exciting line-up with different offerings each day to provide kids with a full schedule of opportunities.

Below you will find a link for the Dwares JCC Youth & Family Registration form. This form covers programs that include, J-Cation Camp, J-Space, and Kids Night Out. Families must fill out this form the first time you register for one of those programs. Click here to access the form.  

Transition Care
Ages: 5 – 11  
Transition Care is a flexible after-school option to complement our enrichment classes offered at the Dwares JCC.  We will meet your child at the bus stop or in the lobby. From there they will enjoy a healthy snack and quiet activities before being escorted to their class.  We will then pick up your child from the class for continued activities until a parent is able to arrive.  Transition Care is not available on days when classes do not meet. 

Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 and 5:00 – 5:30pm  
Session 1
7 classes
September 10 – October 22
Price: $112 ($16/day) | Members: $84 ($12/day)
Session 2
8 classes
October 29 – December 17
Price: $128 ($16/day) | Members: $96 ($12/day)

Wednesdays, 3:00 – 4:00 and 5:00 – 5:30pm  
Session 1
6 classes
September 11 – October 23 | No class October 2
Price: $96 ($16/day) | Members: $72 ($12/day)
Session 2
7 classes
October 30 – December 18 | No class November 27
Price: $112 ($16/day) | Members: $84 ($12/day)

Thursdays, 3:00 – 4:00 and 5:00 – 5:30pm  
Session 1
6 classes
September 12 – October 24 | No class October 2
Price: $96 ($16/day) | Members: $72 ($12/day)
Session 2
6 classes
November 7 – December 19 | No class November 28
Price: $112 ($16/day) | Members: $84 ($12/day)  

***Looking for Transition Care for Swim Lessons?  Contact Rachel Accetturo to discuss options***

Pottery and Sculpture
Ages: 5 – 9 (Kindergarten through 3rd grade)
This class will focus on creativity and exploring endless possibilities of clay. Learn the basic methods of hand-building—coiling, pinching, building with slabs and sculpting—and what goes into making bowls, mugs, containers and sculptural art pieces.  Instruction allows students to develop at their own pace.  All materials are included. Transition Care is available for this class.
Tuesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm    
Session 1
7 classes
September 10 – October 22 
Price: $185 | Members: $160
Session 2 
8 classes
October 30 – December 17 
Price: $211 | Members: $182
Register for the class here.  

Kinderbots Robotics  
Ages: 5-9
Children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build simple models that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about sensors while building drills and magic wands or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building helicopters and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time. 
Transition Care is available for this class, and registration is through our website.
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Session 1
6 classes
September 11 – October 23
No class: October 2
Price: $200 | Members: $175*
*Please reach out to Rachel Accetturo for JCC member discount code. 
Register for the class here.

Snapology Scientists
Ages: 5-9  
Allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience different domains of science & nature. Students will engage in concepts from astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools. We make science fun at Snapology!  
Transition Care is available for this class, and registration is through our website.
Wednesdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm  
Session 2
7 classes
October 30 – December 18
No Class November, 27th
Price: $200 | Members: $175*
*Please reach out to Rachel Accetturo for JCC member discount code.
Register for the class here.  

Art Explorers
Ages 5 – 11 (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
Become an Art Explorer! The inaugural program from Exploration Studios RI brings art to life by introducing children to artists, art movements, and mediums in an accessible and exciting way. Each week our Art Explorers learn about a new artist and utilize various materials to generate their own special work of art. From Kandinsky’s Abstraction and Seurat’s Pointillism to Goldsworthy’s Earth Art and Picasso’s Cubism, Art Explorers engage with their world in a meaningful way. At the end of the session, each child goes home with a portfolio of pieces they feel proud to share with their family and friends.  All materials included. Transition Care is available for this class.
Thursdays, 4:00 – 5:00pm
Session 1
6 classes
September 12 – October 24
No class: October 3
Price: $168 | Members: $135
Session 2
6 classes
November 7 – December 19
No Class October 31st November, 28th
Price: $168 | Members: $135
Register for the class here.  

Schmooze and Swim
Ages 5 – 11 (Kindergarten through 5th grade)
End your week socializing with your friends.  Children will have a healthy snack, enjoy quiet activities and splash in the pool.  We will swim from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
Fridays, 2:30 – 5:30pm
September 13 – December 20
12 sessions | No class on October 4 or 11, November 29
Price: $500 | Members: $425 
Register for the class here.  

If you have a hard time finding the classes on our registration website, please use the search bar and type in "J-Space," hit enter and all the programs will appear.

All J-Space staff are certified in first aid and CPR.