J-Kids
The J is a place for kids in kindergarten through grade 6 to meet new friends from other schools, make memories and build community.
What We Offer
- Discover new interests and hobbies
- Create using your body and mind
- Connect With friends while disconnecting from the day
- Build confidence and expand strengths
- Play with friends new and old
After School Care
Give your kids a chance to unwind after in-school learning at The J with a variety of activities including arts and crafts, games, gym time and even homework help. Children can attend any number of days per week.
Free transportation is available from Beachwood City Schools and Orange City School District. Escorted walks from Fuchs Mizrachi and Mandel Jewish Day School. Discounted transportation is available from Gross Schechter Day School.
Kids Night Out Programs
Kids ages 5-12 will enjoy fun, themed Saturday night parties complete with games, snacks and entertainment
School’s Out and Vacation Camp
The J’s full-day programs are offered for Thanksgiving, Winter, Spring and Passover breaks, and when school is out for Election Day, MLK Jr. Day and Presidents Day.
After School Programs
Discover a new talent. Learn a new sport. Find new hobbies. The J’s engaging, hands-on and active classes instill teamwork, community and fun.
Camps, K-12
07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
06/23/2025 - 07/06/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
07/22/2025 - 08/04/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
07/10/2025 - 07/21/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
07/10/2025 - 08/04/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
06/23/2025 - 06/29/2025
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camp Wise is an overnight experience for kids in grades 2-12 in Chardon, Ohio. It's a place where every camper can be themselves, learn new things and be accepted.
Camps, K-12
09/26/2025 - 09/27/2025
An activity-filled overnight at Camp Wise for those who want a taste of Camp Wise and existing campers.
A fun-filled overnight at Camp Wise for kids currently in grades 2, 3 and 4. Whether you're an existing camper or interested in experiencing a taste of camp, this weekend is guaranteed to be filled with friends, camp activities and Camp Wise-style Shabbat programming. Kids will stay in our Chalutzim village cabins and keep busy with the ropes course, arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, STEM-related activities and a spirit circle. Parent drop-off on Friday is at Camp Wise and the weekend will conclude with pick-up and Havdalah program at Mandel JCC's Beachwood Campus.
Camps, K-12
08/15/2025 - 08/17/2025
A Shabbat overnight program at Camp Wise for 5th-6th graders.
At Camp Wise, we’re not ready to give up on summer just because camp is over. We bet your kids aren’t either. This Shabbat overnight is a great opportunity for kids in grades 5 and 6 to enjoy a special time at camp in our Ohalim village. During the day, camp activities include pool and lake fun, ropes course, arts and crafts, and sports. In the evening, everyone will experience the special Ohalim spirit with a campfire and s'mores and sleeping in our open-air cabins.
Camps, Early Childhood, K-12
08/17/2025 - 08/17/2025
Enjoy the afternoon at Camp Wise for a family outing.
Wrap up summer with an awesome day at Camp Wise. Kids of all ages and adults can get in touch with their adventurous side by soaring to new heights on the ropes course, using their creative talents to make something in the art shack, enjoying other activities at the lake, pool and more! Free however registration is required
Camps, K-12
12/02/2024 - 08/15/2025
Registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2025 prior to enrolling in summer sessions.
Whether your child is at our Anisfied Day Camp or Francine & Benson Pilloff Family Performing Arts Camp -- or a combination of both -- campers will participate in a wide variety of programs and experience the best summer. After you pay this one-time nonrefundable registration fee for J-Day Camps Summer 2025, you can sign up for camp at: https://jdaycamps.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/camper/App#ApplicationSeason
Aquatics, Early Childhood, Jewish Life, K-12
07/11/2025 - 07/11/2025
Families with children ages 0 - 8, celebrate Shabbat in nature at the Mandel JCC outdoor pool.
Celebrate Shabbat in nature at the Mandel JCC outdoor pool! Come for a Shabbat sing along, swimming and enjoy popsicles with your little ones. For families with children ages 0-8.
