Vacation Days
When school’s out, The J offers Vacation Day activities that include swimming, arts and crafts, games and special events. Some days include a field trip!
Kindergarten through Grade 6
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
(7:30-9 a.m. drop-off; 4-6 p.m. pick-up)
Before enrolling, please read these important instructions:
- Acceptance in this program is conditioned on appropriate behavior in group situations, following rules and directions of staff. If a child needs assistance to successfully function in a group, prior to registering, contact the director to determine if assistance is available.
- Pre-registration is required at least two days in advance. Enrollment is limited! Non-registered participants will be accepted based on availability (Additional drop-in fee of $5 will apply).
- $5 discount per day for current After-School participants. Discounts not available online. Contact Barry, Katie, or go to The J Reception desk to enroll with the discount. No sibling discount.
- Cancellation fee if requested in advance: $5. Cancellation day of a program: $10.
- BRING A SACK LUNCH: Lunch is not provided - No pork products or shellfish. Peanut butter is allowed. Lunch is available for purchase one week in advance at $5.50 per person per day. It is a Kosher Vaad supervised lunch from the Heritage Center. Contact Barry or Katie to purchase lunch.
- Swimming will be an option for most Vacation Days, so bring a swimsuit and towel each day if you would like to go swimming.
Questions? Contact Barry Birkmeyer at 913-327-8098 or Katie Sutton at 913-327-8097.
Upcoming Vacation Days:
September 24 Sukkot – The Jewish Campus and After-School Program are Closed
September 25 Theme: Celebrating Sukkot - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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September 28 Theme: Tailgate Party - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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October 1 Shimini Atzeret – The Jewish Campus and After-School Program are Closed
October 2 Theme: Feast of Shimini Atzeret - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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October 12 Field Trip – Pumpkin Patch - Member $62 Non-Member $82
All field trips are in the morning unless otherwise noted - Please be punctual (9:00 a.m.) so we can be on time!
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October 18 Theme: Fall Fest - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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October 19 Theme: Fall Baking Championship - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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October 25 Theme: Candy Science - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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October 26 Speaker: Fire Department - Member $52 Non-Member $72
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October 29 Theme: Lego Day - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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November 2 Theme: Volcano Eruptions - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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November 19 Theme: Stomp the Yard - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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November 20 Theme: Movember Mustaches - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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November 21 Field Trip: Pump it Up - Member $62 Non-Member $82
All field trips are in the morning unless otherwise noted - Please be punctual (9:00 a.m.) so we can be on time!
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November 22 Thanksgiving – The Jewish Campus and After-School Program are Closed
November 23 Thanksgiving – The Jewish Campus and After-School Program are Closed
December 20 Theme: Winter Wonderland - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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December 21 Field Trip: Elite Gymnastics - Member $62 Non-Member $82
All field trips are in the morning unless otherwise noted - Please be punctual (9:00 a.m.) so we can be on time!
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December 24 Theme: Winter Wonderland - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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December 25 After-School Programs are Closed
December 26 Theme: Hot Chocolate Taste Test - Member $42 Non-Member $62
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December 27 Field Trip: Sky Zone - Member $62 Non-Member $82
All field trips are in the morning unless otherwise noted - Please be punctual (9:00 a.m.) so we can be on time!
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December 28 Speaker: Mad Science - Member $52 Non-Member $72
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December 31 Theme: Noon New Year's Eve Party - Member $38 Non-Member $63
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January 1 New Year's Day The J and After-School Program are Closed
January 2 Field Trip: Science City - Member $62 Non-Member $82
All field trips are in the morning unless otherwise noted - Please be punctual (9:00 a.m.) so we can be on time!
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January 3 Field Trip: Bowling - Member $62 Non-Member $82
All field trips are in the morning unless otherwise noted - Please be punctual (9:00 a.m.) so we can be on time!
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January 4 Field Trip: College Basketball Experience - Member $62 Non-Member $82
All field trips are in the morning unless otherwise noted - Please be punctual (9:00 a.m.) so we can be on time!
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January 21 Speaker: Theatre of Imagination - Member $52 Non-Member $72
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