Youth Enrichment | Shalom Austin

ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Check Out Our Spring Youth Program Guide!

There is something for everyone at the J.

YOUTH ENRICHMENT CLASSES

Ages 15 months – 12th grade

Early Childhood Enrichment

Early Childhood Enrichment Programs offer a variety of opportunities for children ages 18 months old to 5 years old. The programs are designed for a small group setting to expose young learners to activities in Language Arts, Judaics, STEM, Cooking and more!

Cooks & Books | M | 3-5 years old
Spanish | M | 3-5 years old
Art | W | 3-5 years old
Journey | W | 3-5 years old
STEM | Th | 3-5 years old

Group Swim Lessons

Children will learn swimming and water safety skills through enjoyable, engaging, and challenging activities that motivate them to want to learn to swim. Classes are 30-35 minutes in length and have small instructor-to-student ratios.

Preschool
Group Swim Lessons | M – Th | 3 months – 13 years old
Jellyfish Developmental | T & Th | 5-18 years old

K-12
Group Swim Lessons | M – Th | 3 months – 13 years old
Jellyfish Developmental | T & Th | 5-18 years old
Jellyfish Bronze | T, W, Th | 5-18 years old
Jellyfish Silver | T, W, Th | 5-18 years old
Jellyfish Gold | T, W, Th | 5-18 years old

Basketball

We focus on teaching ballhandling, shooting, defense, and spacing, alongside fun games and challenges! Our staff will teach the rules of the game, how to be a teammate, and ultimately create an environment that has the tiny hoopers eager to continue to play the game of basketball for years to come!

Preschool
Little Dribblers | M & W | 3-5 years old

K-12
Little Rookies Basketball League| Sun | Grades K-2
Spring Middle School Basketball League | M | Grades 6-8
Winter Basketball Skills Clinic | T & Sun | Grades K-8
Spring Basketball Skills Clinic | Sun | Grades K-8

Kim’s Gym

Kim’s Gym, proud partner of Shalom Austin, started in March of 2002 based on the philosophy that all children, no matter what skill level, should have an opportunity to excel in gymnastics without having to give up their childhood. Kim’s Gym is dedicated to creating a fun, upbeat, safe environment which in turn helps the kids improve and succeed.

Preschool
Pre School Play Date | W & Th | 6 months – 1.5 years old
Waddlers 1 & 2 | W, Th, Sat | 1.5-3.5 years old
Tumbling Two’s | Th | 2 years old
Tiny Tumblers | M, T, W, Sat| 3-5 years old
Tiny Ninjas | M & T | 3-5 years old

K-12
Gym Stars | M, T, W, Sat | K-5th grade
Ninja Stars | M & Th | K-5th grade
Beginner Tumbling | Th | K-5th grade
Intermediate Tumbling | Th | K-5th grade
Advanced Tumbling | Th | K-5th grade
Cheer Tumble | Th | K-5th grade
Cheer Team | M & Th | K-8th grade
Tiger Team | T | 1st-5th grade
Select Team | M & W | 2nd-9th grade
Elite Team | M & W | 2nd-9th grade
Middle/High School Tumbling | Th | 6th-12th grade
Bravo Team | TBD | 3-13 years old

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Soccer Shots

Soccer Shots, 7-time winner of Austin Chronicle’s Best Youth Sports Program, has been a proud partner of Shalom Austin for 15 years! Our sessions create a positive environment utilizing imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.

Preschool
Mini | Sun | 2 years old
Classic | T, Th, Sun | 3-5 years old

K-12
Premier | T & Sun | 5-8 years old

Ballet Austin @ the J

Ballet Austin is thrilled to partner with Shalom Austin and bring the joy of dance to children ages 15 months to 10 years at the Dell JCC. Students are encouraged to enroll according to their age as of September 1, 2024. 

Preschool
Dance With Me | Sun | 15 months – 2 years
Next Steps 2 | M, Sat, Sun | 2 years old
Creative Dance (3 yrs) | M, W, Th, Sat, Sun | 3 years old
Creative Dance (4 yrs) | M, W, Th, Sat, Sun | 4 years old
Creative Ballet (5 yrs) | M, W, Sat | 5 years old

K-12
Pre-Ballet 6 | T, Th, Sat | 6 years old
Pre-Ballet 7 | T & Sat | 7 years old
Level 1* | T & Th | 8-10 years old
*This class meets twice a week

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Tennis

Our Youth Tennis program offers lessons for kids ages 4 and up. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals, developing your skills or getting ready for a tournament, we have the perfect class for you!

Preschool
Future Stars | T, Th, Sun | 4-5 years old

K-12
Tennis Stars I | M, T, W, Sun | 8-10 years old
*Tennis Stars 2 | M & W | 7-10 years old
Rising Stars | M, W, Th, Sun | 6-7 years old
Future Stars | T, Th, Sun | 4-5 years old
Challengers | Th | 11+ years old
*All Stars | Th | 8-11 years old
*Champs | M & W | 11+ years old

*Director approval required

ATA Martial Arts

with Master Palacios

This safe, positive, and motivational adventure is designed to help your child increase physical, moral, and mental fitness, all while making new friends and having a great time! This class will cover all of the basic martial arts techniques as well as the basic life skills of respect, discipline, perseverance, and self-control.

Preschool
Tigers | M, T, Th, Sun | 3-6 years old

K-12
Family Class | Sun | All Ages
Special Olympics | Sun | All Ages
Martial Arts Kids | M, T, Th | 6-12 years old
Tigers | Sun, M, T, Th | 3-6 years old
Teens/Adults/Blackbelts | T & Th | 13+ years old
Black Belts Only | Th | 6+ years old
Martial Arts Kids Teens & Adults | M & W | 6+ years old

ZACH Theatre

ZACH offers classes in acting, singing, and musical theatre that teach life skills through theatre training. Each class is a fun opportunity for students to learn how to express themselves creatively, build confidence, and celebrate collaboration. 

K-12
Broadway Kids: Moana | T | 5-7 years old
Popstars | T | 8-10 years old
YouTube & TikTok Content Creation | T | 11-14 years old

DRONE TOGETHER

DroneTogether brings science and technology to children through hands-on classes. All materials are provided and no prior experience necessary!

K-12
Drone Flying Adventures | T | 7-12 years old
STEM Robotics | T | 4-6 years old

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Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure

Spark your child’s creativity at Ms. Hill’s Afterschool Art Adventure! From painting bold masterpieces to shaping unique clay sculptures, this exciting afterschool program offers hands-on projects that will inspire young artists. Every class is filled with fun, discovery, and plenty of opportunities to explore new techniques, all in a relaxed and encouraging space. Don’t miss out on the adventure—where creativity knows no limits!

K-12
Ms. Hill’s Art Adventure| W | 7-11 years old

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Sticky Fingers Cooking

It’s THYME to TURNIP the BEET on what kids EAT! Our interactive classes make cooking fun and deliciously educational. Kids will enjoy tasty, healthy recipes while learning S.T.E.A.M., culture, language, geography and more! Led by experienced Chef Instructors, we ensure all
allergies are accommodated, and recipes are always nut-free. Explore our weekly recipes and join us to WHIP up some culinary fun all year. Perfect for children of all ages! ALL ALLERGIES ARE ACCOMMODATED and our recipes are always NUT FREE.

K-12
COOL’inary Cooking Club | W | 5-12 years old

PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS WITH DAVID RABINOWICZ

Private lessons can be focused on learning a new instrument/building on existing skills with your instrument or learning to improvise on an instrument you already know and music composition/songwriting.

 

Picking up a new instrument? David teaches: guitar, bass (upright or bass guitar), mandolin, percussion, ukulele, piano, vocals, et al., (it doesn’t hurt to ask!)

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