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Sports and Physical Fitness

In addition to sports and fitness programs provided in a Jewish context, we also list sports leagues that provide Sunday options for observant participants.

 

Please note that this section includes istings for all ages- please check each listing for the ages served.

    • Westside JCC Mac Sundays (Enricment Classes for PK to 8th grades)

    • Address: 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA, 90036
    • Age Group: PK - 8th Grades
    • Date: Sunday, February 2, 2020
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Description: Join us for new Sunday enrichment at Westside JCC 12:30 - 3:30 pm | January 12 - March 29, 2020, For grades PK-8 T ...read moreJoin us for new Sunday enrichment at Westside JCC 12:30 - 3:30 pm | January 12 - March 29, 2020, For grades PK-8 The goal of MAC Sundays is to bring organized youth athletics and arts with top-notch professional instruction to the Jewish community of the Westside of Los Angeles. Our activities do not conflict with Jewish holidays and the Sabbath. Jewish values and ethics, and sportsmanship is the core focus of every one of our community-building endeavors. The program is for elementary school-age children. Choose from one of three options: Rockband: Join JCamp favorites In the Band for Rockband! Boys and girls can learn to play their cherished songs while having fun. *Minimum of 10 registrants preferred. Basketball Formerly Westside JCC's Maccabee Athletic Club now MAC Sundays Basketball is pleased to be able to offer the community Sunday basketball for boys and girls. Youth athletes will take part in basketball games and drills. Professional coaching will be provided by Coach Richard Harris (from JCAMP) and his team. Theater: Join Samantha Turret as she shows you the ropes of theater! From January to March you'll learn and rehearse The Little Mermaid to be performed on March 29. Samantha has taught theatre in New York, New Jersey, and California over the past 9 years. She is a working actress and voice artist specializing in kids' entertainment. You can currently catch her on Nickelodeon this winter in Top Elf! She loves working with Westside JCC and is so happy to be back. Please contact Dan Chomstein at [email protected] read less

    • Valley Beth Shalom Spring Season of Mid Valley Sports League (MVSL)

    • Location: Encino
    • Address: 15739 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA, 91436
    • Date: Sunday, February 9, 2020
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (818) 473-5135
    • Description: Offering Kids leagues (grades K-6th on Sundays) and soccer clinics (ages 3-6), MVSL is a subdivision of VBS in Encin ...read moreOffering Kids leagues (grades K-6th on Sundays) and soccer clinics (ages 3-6), MVSL is a subdivision of VBS in Encino. Organized by Coach Sam and Rabbi Avi Taff, the goal is to promote the Jewish values of teamwork, collaboration, fair play and character building. The MVSL hopes to create a fun, positive and enriching experience for all our participants and fans. Open to the community! Get complete info and sign up links at www.vbs.org/sports. Questions? Call 818.473.5135 or email [email protected]. KIDS BASKETBALL LEAGUES** Grades K-6 10 Sessions 12:00pm-6:00pm in LCC Gym; 12:00pm-4:00pm in Shalom Dome (location depends on team placements) **Evaluations will be held on Sunday, February 9 for grades 2 and up: 3:00-4:00 pm girls 4:00-5:00 pm boys For grades 4-6 only, if your player is part of a team they do NOT need to attend. SEASON March 1-June 7 No sessions March 15 (PURIM CARNIVAL), March 22, April 12, May 10 +24 Team practices depend on coach schedules and placements. Stay tuned for more info! Divisions: K/1st Boys Cubs K/1st Girls Cubs 2nd/3rd Boys Junior Lions 2nd/3rd Girls Junior Lions 4th-6th Boys Lions 4th-6th Girls Lions ****GRADES 4-6 ONLY**** You can register your player as part of a team! For players in grades 4-6 only, you can create a team name and have all players register using the name of your team and sharing the names of fellow members. Registering your player as an individual? No problem! Once you register, you will either be added to a pre-existing team or a team will be formed with other kids who have registered individually. Please note that registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the league is full, you will be placed on a waiting list. Pricing: $225 VBS Members $285/Non-Members Register Now For Grades K-3 Basketball Register Now For Grades 4-6 Basketball ---------------------------------------------------------------------- KIDS SOCCER CLINICS (Ages 3-6) 10 Sessions (weekly options) Ages 3-4 11:15am-12:00pm; Ages 5-6 12:00pm-12:45pm SEASON March 1-June 7 No clinics March 15 (PURIM CARNIVAL), March 22, April 12, May 10 +24 Pricing: $25/week VBS Members $30/week Non-Members Register Now For Kids Soccer Clinics CONTACT: [email protected] Direct Phone: ‪(818) 473-5135‬ 15739 Ventura Boulevard, Encino, CA 91436 read less

    • 6 Points Sports Academy Israel!

    • Age Group: 11th & 12th grades
    • Description: June 26 - July 17, 2019 The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sports Israel offers teens the opportunity to combine thei ...read moreJune 26 - July 17, 2019 The Union for Reform Judaism’s Sports Israel offers teens the opportunity to combine their passion for sport, travel and Judaism in one place: on a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Israel. Imagine seeing Israel as an athlete, with sports as your backdrop. Imagine a group of teens challenged with the task of teaching young Israeli children how to cradle a lacrosse ball, or on mixed teams with their Israeli peers for a game of baseball, sharing in each other’s culture and learning from their experiences together. Imagine those same teens meeting with influential Israeli athletes, learning from and being inspired by them as mentors in the field. URJ Sports Israel brings like-minded 11th-12th grade athletes together to explore, play, teach, and learn Israel – all through the lens of sports. read less

    • AYSO Region 76: VIP Sunday Soccer for Children & Teens with Special Needs

    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Description: The AYSO VIP program is designed to allow kids and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy playing s ...read moreThe AYSO VIP program is designed to allow kids and young adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy playing soccer in an organized and safe environment. Teen and parent volunteers are an important part of this program. All games will be played in the Beverly Hills area on Sundays from 10-11AM during March & April. Volunteer hours towards schools and colleges are available. No experience necessary to be a player or volunteer (just a big heart) as we will train you. Contact Person: Brian Ashkenazi; Email: [email protected]; Address: La Cienega/Gregory Way, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; Website: http://ayso76.org/Program/vip.cfm read less

    • JCC Maccabi Sports Camp

    • Address: 1000 El Camino Real Atherton, , 94027
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (415) 997-8844
    • Description: JCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, Califo ...read moreJCC Maccabi Sports Camp is an overnight Jewish sports camp located just outside of San Francisco in Atherton, California. Our camp welcomes athletes in grades 3 through 11. During our one, two and four-week camp sessions, campers develop skills in their sport of choice – baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, softball, flag football, dance, volleyball, and running & fitness. There are also plenty of other sports and activities mixed in with the core values of a Jewish summer camp experience. The camp takes place at Meno College in Atherton, CA. Contact Information: Eytan Graubart; Email: [email protected]; Phone: (415) 997-8844; Website: www.maccabisportscamp.org read less

    • Jewish Heritage Night at the LA Clippers!

    • Address: 1111 S Figueroa St Los Angeles,
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (213) 204-2919
    • Description: Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019, at 07:30 PM. Promo code: JEWISH LA Clippers present Jewish Heritage Night: Saturday, Decemb ...read moreTuesday, Dec 17, 2019, at 07:30 PM. Promo code: JEWISH LA Clippers present Jewish Heritage Night: Saturday, December 17, 2019, vs. Phoenix Suns at 7:30 PM. Order your tickets online, use promo code "JEWISH", and receive a Commemorative Jewish Heritage Shirt. We look forward to seeing you at the game! Starting at: $33 Tickets Include Commemorative Jewish Heritage Night T-Shirt, Access to pregame warmups, Ticket savings. Question? Contact Sky Regan at [email protected] or 213-204-2919 read less

    • Sinai Temple Basketball Camp

    • Location: City
    • Address: 10400 Wilshire Blvd Los Angeles, CA
    • Age Group: 2nd -8th grades
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (310) 481-3234
    • Description: Sinai Temple Basketball Camp is open to boys and girls entering 2nd – 8th grade. Located in the Weinberg & Ric ...read moreSinai Temple Basketball Camp is open to boys and girls entering 2nd – 8th grade. Located in the Weinberg & Rickles gyms, STBC features fundamentals, tournament-style games, 3-point contests, awards ceremony, celebrity guests, sports trivia, camp t-shirt, and pizza party! There is still time to sign your children up for one, two or all three sessions of Sinai Temple Basketball Camp (STBC), ideal for kids in 2nd-8th grade, of all skill levels. Camp includes drills and games, as well as arts and crafts, branded t-shirts, an award ceremony, pizza party and more! Questions? Contact: Rabbi Erez Sherman at [email protected] or (310) 481-3234 Danielle Kassin, Religious School Director, at [email protected] or (310) 481-3271 read less

    • Valley Beth Shalom Summer Camp!

    • Location: Valleys;Encino
    • Address: 15739 Ventura Blvd. Encino, CA
    • Age Group: 2nd - 7th grades
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (818) 796-3827
    • Description: Grades K-6 - Dates: Specialty Camp Ceramics Grades 2nd - 6th: Week 1 & 2 (6/17 - 6/28) Children will work on ...read moreGrades K-6 - Dates: Specialty Camp Ceramics Grades 2nd - 6th: Week 1 & 2 (6/17 - 6/28) Children will work on ceramic projects which use their imagination and develop their creativity while building their self-confidence. With an experienced and caring teacher, the campers will learn different techniques for making projects out of clay and learn how to decorate, paint, and personalize their artwork. No experience necessary! Basketball Grades 2nd - 6th: Week 4 & 5 (7/8 – 7/19), The Camp Kef Basketball specialty camp is a high-intensity, drill based camp that focuses on not only bettering our players' skill sets on the court but also building character and confidence off the court. Our camp will strengthen your athletes' mentality while boosting their confidence to become more skilled players. Our camp provides a focused, fun learning environment that cannot be rivaled! Invention Convention Grades 2nd - 6th: Week 6 (7/22 – 7/26) Invent something for good. Use tools like 3D printers, laser cutters, circuits, LED’s, and hand tools to invent something that makes the world a better place. We will learn 3D Modeling basics, Lego EV3 coding, Circuits, and Little Bits. Minecraft Grades 2nd-6th: Week 7 (7/29 – 8/2) Use creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking to design worlds and experiment with coding basics and world design in Minecraft. Game Design Grades 2nd - 6th: Week 8 (8/5 - 8/9) Create your own games using scratch and make them interactive with Makey-Makey. Experienced game designers will be able to explore Unity to design 3D games and environments to be experienced in Virtual Reality. Sports Specialty 2nd-6th: Week 9 & 10 (8/12 – 8/23) Boys will be working on their flag football skills and girls will work on their basketball skills. *Please note: All specialty camps are weekly options only. They do include the field trip on the Thursday of that week. read less

    • Westside JCC Lenny Krayzelburg Swim School

    • Location: Mid-City
    • Address: 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. Los Angeles, CA, 90036
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (323) 525-0323
    • Description: The Lenny K Swim School offers swim instruction to children and adults of all ages. Swimming is a gift for life! Als ...read moreThe Lenny K Swim School offers swim instruction to children and adults of all ages. Swimming is a gift for life! Also available are Water Aerobics, LK Aqua Fit, Kid Fit and Water Relief. Discounts available for WJCC members. Morning Lap Swimming and Family Swim Time are open to WJCC members only. read less

    • Wise Afterschool Enrichment

    • Location: City;Valleys
    • Address: 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr. Los Angeles, CA
    • Age Group: K-6th grades
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Contact Phone: (310) 889-2345
    • Description: NEW at Wise! We are proud to offer after-school enrichment for preschool through grade 6. Wise students, as well as ...read moreNEW at Wise! We are proud to offer after-school enrichment for preschool through grade 6. Wise students, as well as our local community, are welcome to explore our many activities in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Parents will love the new extended hours and homework club option every day! Registration opens August 25. Contact us at 310.889.2345 or e-mail us at [email protected]. Classes: Basketball (K-3): In this fun and active class, students will learn basic basketball skills and scrimmage. It is a fun and active way to improve hand-eye coordination, communications skills and self-esteem! Taught by the skillful Coach Marc Iadanza from Parker-Anderson Enrichment. Chess (K-6): *NEW DAY* Learning and playing chess is a fun way to increase concentration, build memory and sequencing skills and enhance problem solving/math skills. Students will learn the fundamentals of chess and basic strategies. Taught by Chess Wizards. Gardening (K-6): Do you like working with plants and animals? Do you want to know how to grow your own fruits and vegetables and eat what you grow? Do you want to help butterflies and other animals live on campus? This is the club for you! Taught by the new Science teacher, Mrs Coatney! Hip Hop (K-6): *NEW DAY* With exciting dance steps and challenging combinations, children learn to control and coordinate their bodies while working together to produce entertaining dances. Taught by the talented Miss. Cina, who has been working in the CYE afterschool programs and Camp Wise programs teaching hip hop for the past year. Homework Club (K-6): Homework Club provides a place after school where students can unwind from a long day, eat a snack and spend time finishing their homework. Students will work on their homework with friends or individually while supervised by CYE staff. Homework help provided by CYE staff. Also, open to Kindergarteners who need to stay later! Drop-ins are accepted by phone or online purchase before 1pm that day. Pick-up is at carpool at 5pm. Keyboarding (Grades 3-5 only): This class is specially designed for students who have basic skills and need to practice typing to develop speed and accuracy. Each student will be on their own level, but receive guidance and support from the instructor. Taught by the new science teacher, Mrs. Coatney! Kindergarten Extended (K only): Kindergarteners can stay an extra hour any day to play on the kindergarten yard with CYE staff until 3:30pm pick-up. Registration by semester preferred, but drop-ins are accepted by phone or online purchase before 1pm that day. Students are taken to regular carpool at 3:30pm. They must be signed out. Lego Workshop (K Only): Learn basic building techniques and explore your creativity in the technology innovation lab with lego robotics kits. Taught by the pioneering Judy Hoffman, who also teaches technology at Wise School and supervises Lego Robotics teams for grades 1-6. Martial Arts (K-6): Students will learn the fundamentals of martial arts with an emphasis on discipline, safety, and fun. Classes are designed for fun, learning new skills, and to becoming knowledgeable not in the art of self-defense, but in the lessons of life. Taught by the sweet Master Bella, from Lions TKD. Minecraft (K-6): *NEW* Learn Minecraft building techniques, details of command blocks, and some basic computer programming. Kids learn strategy, team building, and cooperation skills while playing Minecraft in a fun, safe, and supervised environment! Taught by Parker Anderson Enrichment. Rhythm and Math (K Only): *NEW * Students learn how to understand and master musical rhythm in a group setting while playing on beautiful hand-percussion instruments like djembe, cajon, bongos, shakers, and darbuka. We use a visualization system called The Rhythm Compass™ (taught at UCLA and UCD) that makes understanding rhythmic relationships fun and easy. The mathematics of rhythm are counting and cardinality, operations, ratios, and algebraic thinking. Taught by the talented Trey Macias from Sound Formation, Inc. an outstanding music educator that has trained in our unique method. Soccer (K-6): Taught by Soccer Shots, the leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8 by teaching principles and life skills like confidence, respect, honest, and teamwork though their high-energy, quality soccer program. Stretch-N-Grow (K Only): *NEW*: Students will learn to warm-up and stretch, moving to music, learning movement and coordination skills using a lot of props (e.g., tunnels, balance beams, cones, various balls, etc.) and playing games, while getting increasingly fit. Taught by Five-Star Enrichment Address: 15500 Stephen S. Wise Dr., Los Angeles, Website: http://www.wisela.org/enrichment/ read less

    • WJCC Maccabi Games

    • Location: City;Valleys
    • Contact Email: [email protected]
    • Description: Are you a Jewish athlete or artist between the ages of 13-16? Do you want to participate in one of the largest Jewis ...read moreAre you a Jewish athlete or artist between the ages of 13-16? Do you want to participate in one of the largest Jewish youth events in the world? Join Team Los Angeles-Westside JCC at the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest! Team LA Westside brings Jewish teens from the Greater Los Angeles area to the JCC Maccabi Games to compete in Olympic style tournaments against Jews from all over the US and the World. In addition to competition and high-level training, participants attend social events, receive leadership training, and perform community service projects. read less