Program areas at Jewish Community Center Association of Indianapolis Incorporated
Early childhood and out-of-school care programs. The jcc provides full day early childhood education for an average of 118 pre-k infants and toddlers year-round. After school care is provided for 50 youth as well as all-day care when school is out of session. There were 302 unique k-7th graders in the summer camp program. Experiences are age-appropriate for maximum physical, mental and social growth and stepped up for inspirational arcs: learning through play for pre-k; friendship-building through games, nature and science for younger children; development of special interests for grades 2-5; located at a full-service fitness facility, enrichment activities are readily available in tennis, sports, dance and swimming.
Arts. The jcc provided 14 programs, including author appearances, films, performances and art gallery shows to impact more than 2,500 people. The ann katz festival of books and arts is the largest festival of its kind in central Indiana. For 25 years it has showcased a variety of authors, films, dance, and performing artists. The Community is financially invested in the value of the arts program, fundraising $188,000 in 2023. Arts programs are an important bridge for connecting the jcc to non-profit, philanthropic, religious and corporate communities.
Health and wellness. The jcc provided the opportunity for 4,663 household members within a mostly 10-mile radius to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The full range of fitness activities includes swimming (a therapy pool and indoor/outdoor competition-sized pools, plus outdoor zero-depth pool and slide with lazy river), sports (tennis, pickleball, basketball and martial arts) and fitness (20,000 square foot area with indoor track, cycling studio, cardio and strength building equipment). The jcc provided 3,295 personal training sessions and 2,704 pilates reformer and yoga sessions. In tennis, there were more than 915 group lessons (449 children and 466 adults), plus private lessons, social events, and competitive events. The jcc also provided group swim lessons to 544 individuals and private swim lessons to 241 individuals.