ECE Enrichment Classes

 

At the Lisa & Thom Mandel Early Child Education Center, we offer exciting early childhood enrichment classes for our students and all children in the area! Classes and times change throughout the year to offer the best programming for your little one. Check out the full listing of programs and register online today! For more information, contact Kim Garra, ECE Director, at 330-835-0044 or call the front desk at 330-867-7850. Must be preregistered to attend. *Children will be picked up from their ECE classrooms and returned at the end of class. Guests will drop-off/pick-up at the front foor. 

 

Class Details

 

  • Taught by credentialed teachers; Fun Guranteed!
  • Children will be picked up form their ECE classrooms and returned at the end class. Guests will be dropped-off/picked-up at the front door.
  • Class size limited to 15 children per class on a first come, first served basis. 
  • Fun Guranteed!

 

Fall Cost

Price: $80 M/ $95 G

Register on the My Akron J app * Enrollment closes on the Thursday before the start date of each program

*Enrollment questions can be directed to Lyndsey Heffern at 330-835-0084 or email

Fall Sports with Ms. Janice

 

Sept. 16 - Nov. 4 

Mondays I 1-1:45 p.m.

 

Children can participate to learn tennis/pickleball, kickball, and football skills and the rules of the game. There will be a variety of lead-up games played for learning skills and game time play. 

A Pirate's Life for Me-Pirate Play

 

Sept. 17 - Nov. 5

Tuesdays I 1-1:45 p.m.

 

Ahoy Mateys! Do you like to hunt for treasure or pretend you are a pirate? Join Ms. Elizabeth and Ms. Lori as they sail the seas in make-believe boats while hunting for treasure. Children will be reading treasure maps and avoiding sharks as they walk the plank, eating special pirate snacks, and more! If you are ready for some fun, then be sure to join us!

What Pet Should I Get?

 

Sept. 18 - Nov. 6 

Wednesdays I 1-1:45 p.m.

 

Ms. Kim and her friends will run an imaginary pet shop, a grooming salon, and a veterinary clinic as they learn about the care and keeping of pets. Pet-themed games, crafts, activities, stories, and snacks will fill each session of this fun pet adventure. 

Tiny Tumblers

 

Sept. 19 - Nov. 21 

(no class on Oct. 3, 17, 24)

Thursdays I 1-1:45 p.m.

 

Join our gymnastics superstar, Ms. Stepanie, for an exciting gymnastics experience that will help your child develop motor coordination, strength, balance, and basic tumbling and gymnastics skills in a fun and safe environment. Stephanie has 14 years of experience as a gymnast and 7 years of preschool and school-age gymnastics coaching experience. 

Squeaky Sneakers Club

 

Sept. 20 - Nov. 15 

(no class on Oct. 4 &25)

Fridays I 1-1:45 p.m.

 

Does your child like to skip, gallop, run, jump, and hop? Children will join Ms.Janice to build fine and large gross motor skills through activities like throwing, balancing, parachute play, and more. Let's lace up those sneakers and have some fun!

  • Mandel ECE Director

    Have questions? Need information? Want to take a tour? Contact Kim Garra for more information on The Lisa and Thom Mandel Early Childhood Center at the Shaw JCC.

    330-835-0044 or email