CAMPS & EDUCATION
Fax: 215-872-0557
Kehillah@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited,
state-licensed program providing early
childhood education for infants, toddlers,
preschoolers, and kindergarteners, offering
more days than most other schools in
Jewish environments. Two snacks are
provided. A strong enrichment program
includes Israeli dance, gymnastics, sign
language lessons, music and Hebrew, and
more. A summer camp with specialists and
water play is open to the community.

Kol Ami Early Learning Center
8201 High School Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-635-4180 Fax: 215-635-4186
KolAmi@FELSKids.org A joint program of Federation Early
Learning Center and Congregation Kol
Ami providing early-childhood education
programs to toddlers and preschoolers in
a small group setting and offering more
days than most other schools in Jewish
environments. Two snacks are provided.

Full day enrollment is 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

except Fridays when closing is at 3 p.m.

in observance of Shabbat. Part-week
and part-day options available. A secular
curriculum is complemented by a Jewish
curriculum integrating the synagogue’s
rabbi, cantor and a Hebrew specialist.

Fitness, sign language and special events
enrich the year-round camp program.

K’tonton Early Learning Center
Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid
715 Paxon Hollow Road
Broomall, PA 19003
610-325-4831 Fax: 610-356-8091
Ktonton@FelsKids.org A joint program of Federation Early
Learning Center and Congregation
Beth El-Ner Tamid that is nationally
(NAEYC) accredited, Keystone STAR 4A
credentialed and state licensed program
that provides early childhood education
for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Provides part-week or full-time options
for most ages and more days than most
other schools in Jewish environments.

Two snacks are provided. Offers
specialists, including Hebrew enrichment,
Soccer Shots, kinetics, etc. A summer
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camp program open to the community
includes sports, water play, specialists in
Israeli dance, yoga, music, and more.

Other Early Childhood
Education Programs
Lassin Early Learning Center
7620 Castor Ave.

Philadelphia PA 19152 215-695-0399
theganchild.org Myer and Rosaline Feinstein Campus
10800 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-677-7191 Fax: 215-969-3502
Lassin@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited,
Keystone STAR 4A, state-licensed center
providing early childhood education for
infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Two
snacks and lunch are provided. A summer
camp with water play and specialists is
open to the community.

Paley Early Learning Center
2199 Strahle St.

Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930 Fax: 215-742-2349
Paley@FelsKids.org A nationally (NAEYC) accredited,
state-licensed program providing early
care and education for infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and kindergarten-aged
children. Also offers an after school
program for children ages 6 through
11 years old. This center has achieved
a four-star rating through the
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Keystone
Stars Quality Initiative Program. Offers
specialists including sign language,
creative movement, music, computers and
more. A summer-camp program with an
Olympic-size pool, swim instruction and
specialists is open to the community.

Gan Simcha Program —
Torah U’Mitzvos
Two centers:
1) Gutman Center
7500 West Ave., Melrose Park, PA
2) Paley Center
2199 Strahle St., Philadelphia, PA
Judaic program providing an Orthodox
education with FRUM-degreed
Lakewood teachers that prepares 3 and
4 year old children to excel in Jewish
day schools. The program features an
enrichment program offering activities
like Soccer Shots, sign language, music.

Orthodox dietary laws are observed.

T, PS, SE, SHS, ASC, AE
Gan Chabad
Keystone Stars licensed day care. Offers
extended care, and care for children ages 6
weeks and up.

Chabad/Lubavitch Centers
Many other local Chabad/Lubavitch
Centers offer Early Childhood Education
programs. Please find a list of Chabad/
Lubavitch Centers on page ???.

Robert J. Wilf Preschool and
Kindergarten at the
Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770, x118
afoster@phillyjcc.com phillyjcc.com
Offers child care for infants through
accredited Kindergarten classes. The
program includes swim lessons, gym,
music class, Israeli dance, weekly Shabbat
celebration and more. Jewish heritage,
values and traditions are celebrated.

Tuition includes a family membership to
the JCC. preparatory dual curriculum.

Before- and After-School
Programs Federation Early Learning Services
(FELS) Paley Early Learning Center
2199 Strahle St.

Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-725-8930, ext. 152
Paley@FelsKids.org FELSkids.org
For children enrolled in the J. Hampton
Moore and Louis Farrell Elementary
Schools, charter and private schools.

KidsTime Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
610-896-7770, ext. 121
kidstime@phillyjcc.com phillyjcc.com
Education-based program for
kindergarten through fifth graders from
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KidSpace
KleinLife: Northeast Philadelphia
10100 Jamison Ave.

Philadelphia, PA 19116
215-698-7300, ext. 112
info@kleinlife.org KleinLife.org
Activities include: homework help,
swimming once a week, art club, dance
club, baking club, snack, computer club,
board games, and sports leagues. Stays
open during school closings and early
dismissal days. We accept ELRC (formerly
CCIS - 215-382-4762).

Makom Community
2013 Sansom St.

Philadelphia, PA 19103
484-278-1335 beverly@makomcommunity.org
makomcommunity.org Enrichment center which provides
afterschool experiential Jewish education
for children ages 4 to 10, including pickup
from area schools. Afternoon program
includes a snack, child-led projects,
Tfilah: prayer, music, and movement,
and homework support. Open Monday
through Friday 3-6 p.m., with additional
hours when school is dismissed early
or is closed. Flexible schedules. Every
week concludes with a family Shabbat
celebration. Other Youth Education
Programs Chabad Hebrew School
Chabad Lubavitch Jewish Center
in Abington
515 Meetinghouse Road
Rydal, PA 19046
267-536-5757 Rabbi@jewishabington.com
JewishAbington.com Supplementary program that is geared to
Jewish students ages 5 through 13 who
attend public schools or private schools.

The curriculum includes Alef Bet study
and Hebrew reading, Jewish holiday
traditions, and hand-on educational
experiences. Chabad/Lubavitch Centers
Many local Chabad/Lubavitch Centers
have Youth Education Programs/ Hebrew
School programs. Please find a list of
Chabad/Lubavitch Centers on page 100.

AJC Leaders For Tomorrow (LFT)
AJC Philadelphia/Southern New
Jersey 1600 Market St., Suite 1820,
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-2300 philadelphia@ajc.org or LFT@ajc.org
Education program for high school
students designed to ensure that when
students graduate from LFT, they finish
high school and enter college with the
knowledge and confidence to form broad
advocacy coalitions, speak out against
anti-Semitism, foster meaningful dialogue
around Israel, and serve as positive change
agents for their peers and communities.

Optional activities include Washington
D.C. visits to advocate on Capitol Hill
and meet with government officials. A
Certificate of Completion is awarded at
the conclusion of the program.

Hebrew Helpers
401 N. Gardner St.

Los Angeles, CA 90036
310-717-4200 hebrewhelpers.com
East Coast Director: Debbie Jaffe
info@hebrewhelpers.com Provides personalized Jewish education
and bar/ bat mitzvah preparation for
students of all Jewish backgrounds and
affiliations. Hebrew Helpers connects
families and communities with bar/ bat
mitzvah mentors and officiants, who tailor
Jewish learning to each individual family’s
needs. In addition to bar/ bat mitzvah
preparation, we teach Hebrew language
and general Jewish studies to children and
adults. Hebrew Helpers works with each
family to plan the details of the bar/ bat
mitzvah service, including creating the
structure, choosing the officiant, hiring
musicians, arranging for personalized
prayer books and the use of a Torah.

Israeli American Council
Philadelphia Kaiserman JCC
45 Haverford Road
Wynnewood, PA 19096
267-515-3270 Philadelphia@israeliamerican.org
israeliamerican.org/philadelphia KESHET is a national children
movement that gives weekly informal
education with immersive Israeli
experiences. The Keshet program
provides a framework and resources that
empower unaffiliated families through
the Hebrew language, Israeli culture and
Jewish heritage.

For Ages 4-10.

EITANIM offers a leadership and
entrepreneurship project-based program
for middle and high school students.

The program allows students to connect,
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elementary schools located in Lower
Merion and Haverford School Districts.

Staff helps students with their homework
and leads them in enrichment activities
including sports, science, art, film making
and cooking. All KidsTime activities
incorporate Jewish content and Jewish
values. Children are transported to the
JCC directly from their elementary
school by van, have supervised free
play, are given a nutritious snack and
then have the opportunity to work on
their homework and participate in the
schedule of enrichment activities. When
the area school districts are closed, the
JCC also offers a range of special J-Day
programs to accommodate the needs of
working families.

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