Vacation Days
Session:
Early Learning Vacation Days
3 - 5 years
Join us for a day full of arts, crafts, outdoor play (weather permitting), and games. Participants must provide their own lunches and snack. Children MUST be at least 3 years old and fully potty-trained to attend.
If you are a JCC member who is NOT enrolled in the JCC childcare programs (Nursery School, KinderPlace) and are interested, please contact Allison Murphy to discuss availability and required paperwork
Available Programs:
Early Learning Vacation Days
Schedule
Course Schedule: January 19, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Course Information
Pricing Info: Member (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) $85 / Member (9 a.m.-3 p.m.) $120
Description:
Program Time Options are:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WINTER/SPRING 2026 VACATION DAYS
Monday, Jan. 19 (Martin Luther King Dr. Day)
Music Day- We will introduce different musical instruments and genres.
Friday, Feb. 13 (Mid Winter Vacation)
Friendship Day- The day will be focused on how to be a good friend and being kind.
Monday, Feb. 16 (Mid Winter Vacation)
Camping Day- We will have an indoor camping day and learn about nature.
Friday, Mar. 20 (No School)
Science Day- A day for wonder and discovery! We’ll explore simple, hands on experiments.
Thursday, Apr. 2 (Passover)
Springtime Day - We will learn about all things spring including plants, butterflies, and a spring scavenger hunt.
Friday, Apr. 3 (Passover)
Zoo Day- We will talk about what we see at the zoo and learn about a variety of animals.
Monday, Apr. 6 (Passover)
Fairy Tale Day- We will read fairy tales and talk about how they are different from regular stories we’ve read.
Tuesday, Apr. 7 (Passover)
Insect Day- Learn about bugs and their roles in nature.
Wednesday, Apr. 8 (Passover)
Beach Day- We will bring beach fun indoors and learn about sand and the ocean.
Thursday, Apr. 9 (Passover)
Rainbow Day- We will explore rainbows and create our own.
Friday, Apr. 10 (Passover)
Rhyming Day- A playful day all about words that sound alike! We’ll explore rhyming through songs, silly stories, and fun games.
Cancellation Policy
Payment is due in full at the time of registration for a vacation day. Cancellations can be requested NO later than 1 week before the vacation day program date. Credits will not be issued for cancellations made within 1 week of the program date.
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Session:
Vacation Days@The J
When school is out, The J is in!
Choose between our options:
Full Day • Stamford J Basketball • Performing Arts • Middle School
To extend your day after Stamford J Basketball or Performing Arts Vacation Days please contact Rachel Steinmetz at rsteinmetz@stamfordjcc.org or 203-487-0991.
Available Programs:
Full-Day Vacation Day
Schedule
Course Schedule: January 19, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Course Information
Pricing Info: Price per day: KidsPlace Member $90 / Member $100
Instructor: Rachel Steinmetz
Description:
Grade K - 5
School is out and the J is in! Join us for a day full of arts, crafts, outdoor play, and games. Nut-free/kosher snacks provided. Participants must provide their own lunches. Register by contacting kidsplace@stamfordjcc.org
Monday, Jan. 19 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (MLK Jr. Day)
Friday, Feb. 13 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Winter Break)
Monday, Feb. 16 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Winter Break)
Friday, Mar. 20 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Eid-al-Fitr)
Friday, April 3 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Spring Break)
Monday, Apr. 6 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Spring Break)
Tuesday, Apr. 7 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Spring Break)
Wednesday, Apr. 8 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Spring Break)
Thursday, Apr. 9 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Spring Break)
Friday, Apr. 10 • 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Spring Break)
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Stamford J Basketball Vacation Day
Schedule
Course Schedule: January 19, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Course Information
Pricing Info: Price Per Day: Member $60 / Community $75
Location: Legacy Gymnasium
Instructor: Mo Concepcion
Description:
Grade 1 - 8 (Boys & Girls)
The focus of our camps is on player skill and I.Q. development. We achieve this through high level coaching, individual player attention, and repetition. The Stamford J Basketball coaching staff includes local high school and AAU coaches and former college and professional players. Players will work on fundamentals including ball handling, passing, shooting, offense with and without the ball, defense & rebounding, and more. Each session will end in competitive games coached by the Stamford J Basketball coaching staff. Players should bring a snack and lunch.
For more information, contact Mo Concepcion at mconcepcion@stamfordjcc.org or 203.487.0971.
Monday, Jan. 19 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (MLK Jr. Day)
Friday, Feb. 13 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Winter Break)
Monday, Feb. 16 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Winter Break)
Friday, Mar. 20 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Eid-al-Fitr)
Friday, April 3 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Monday, Apr. 6 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Tuesday, Apr. 7 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Wednesday, Apr. 8 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Thursday, Apr. 9 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Friday, Apr. 10 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
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Performing Arts Vacation Days
Schedule
Course Schedule: January 19, 2026 - April 10, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Time: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Course Information
Pricing Info: Price Per Day: Member $60 / Community $75
Location: Studio C or Studio D
Instructor: Performing Arts Staff
Description:
Grade K - 6
Age groups will be split up
Enjoy your day-off from school with the Arts! Children enrolled in our vacation days will enjoy a morning filled with 2 performing arts activities and 1 fine-arts or craft activity. Performing Activities will be announced a few weeks before each vacation day and may include activities from the following options: Ballet, Contemporary, Jazz, Tap, Hip-Hop, Theater, Acting. All attending students must bring with them a kosher style & Nut-free lunch and snack, water bottle, and appropriate dance attire to match activities listed for the day (for example: ballet class requires ballet slippers, leotard, and tights).
For more information, contact performingarts@stamfordjcc.org.
Monday, Jan. 19 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (MLK Jr. Day)
Friday, Feb. 13 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Winter Break)
Monday, Feb. 16 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Winter Break)
Friday, Mar. 20 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Eid-al-Fitr)
Friday, April 3 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Monday, Apr. 6 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Tuesday, Apr. 7 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Wednesday, Apr. 8 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Thursday, Apr. 9 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
Friday, Apr. 10 • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Spring Break)
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Middle School Vacation Days
Schedule
Course Schedule: February 13, 2026 - March 20, 2026
Day(s) of the Week: Mon, Fri
Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Course Information
Pricing Info: Member $150
Instructor: Kaitlyn Moore-Markey
Description:
Grade 6 - 8
School is out and The J is in! Spend an adventure-packed day with us, filled with exciting new field trips and engaging programs just for middle schoolers. Nut-free/kosher snacks provided. Participants must provide their own lunches. Register by contacting kmoore-markey@stamfordjcc.org.
Friday, Mar. 20 • NYC: Great Big Game Show
Join us as we head to NYC and compete in the Great Big Game Show. In this immersive experience, we will participate in our very own game show, just like the ones we see on TV! As always, we will take the train into the Grand Central and navigate the city via Subway. A pizza lunch will be provided.
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