After School Program
Let your kids disconnect from the school day with friends, activities and homework. The 2024-2025 school year will include add-on activities such as sports, cooking, arts and crafts, science and more.
Playmakers Youth Theatre
Youth and teens of all experience levels participate in shows that help them stretch their imaginations, gain confidence on and off the stage and build lifelong friendships. This community theatre program presents several shows a year.
School’s Out and Vacation Camp
When school is out, The J is in. During our holiday and vacation programs, youth will have active days complete with swimming, arts and crafts, sports, games and even a few special surprises.
Maccabi Games
Join this annual event in North America where teens compete in Olympic-style games. A program of Jewish Community Center (JCC) Association, the games bring together thousands of Jewish teens for several days of competition.
Preston’s H.O.P.E.
This extensive accessible playground park is for children with all levels of abilities and disabilities – providing children with the opportunities to explore, play and learn. It is located on the property of and operated by Mandel JCC.
BBYO
The J houses the Ohio Northern Region of this youth group movement for Jewish teens in grades 8-12. We host the Cleveland Jewish Basketball League and offer special BBYO Teen membership
pricing to our fitness center.
Featured Classes
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
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
09/28/2025 - 09/28/2025
Experience Camp Wise during our Fall Tours.
Spend an afternoon experiencing what Camp Wise is all about! At our Fall Tours you'll be able to check out our site, try some camp activities run by counselors, and meet other 2026 campers! Parents and future campers are invited to join for this free event, whether you're already signed up for the summer or still deciding.
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.
Fitness, K-12, Adult
07/01/2025 - 07/31/2025
A functional training program designed for women.
Join our exclusive functional training program designed just for women! This dynamic program will help you move better, feel stronger and empower you from the inside out. Through fun, creative exercises and routines, you'll build strength, improve endurance, enhance mobility and challenge your body in ways that will transform you. Surround yourself with like-minded women who motivate, support and uplift each other. Together, we will cultivate healthy habits, boost confidence and embrace our best selves. Perfect for all fitness levels and age groups. Join once, twice or three times a week.
Fitness, K-12, Adult
07/01/2025 - 07/31/2025
A functional training program designed for women.
Join our exclusive functional training program designed just for women! This dynamic program will help you move better, feel stronger and empower you from the inside out. Through fun, creative exercises and routines, you'll build strength, improve endurance, enhance mobility and challenge your body in ways that will transform you. Surround yourself with like-minded women who motivate, support and uplift each other. Together, we will cultivate healthy habits, boost confidence and embrace our best selves. Perfect for all fitness levels and age groups. Join once, twice or three times a week.
Fitness, K-12, Adult
07/01/2025 - 07/31/2025
A functional training program designed for women.
Join our exclusive functional training program designed just for women! This dynamic program will help you move better, feel stronger and empower you from the inside out. Through fun, creative exercises and routines, you'll build strength, improve endurance, enhance mobility and challenge your body in ways that will transform you. Surround yourself with like-minded women who motivate, support and uplift each other. Together, we will cultivate healthy habits, boost confidence and embrace our best selves. Perfect for all fitness levels and age groups. Join once, twice or three times a week.
K-12 Leadership
Jill Sadowsky
Sr. Director of Camping and Youth Services
216-593-6258
Aubree Lieberman
Director of J-Day Camps and Youth Services
216-593-6236
Emma Miller
Playmakers Youth Theatre Director
216-593-6287
