Programs
Programs for newborns to seniors โ and everyone in between.
The Stroum Jewish Community Center is home to the largest fitness center on Mercer Island, the Schwartz Early Childhood School, award-winning classes and camps for kids, an engaging and entertaining Arts + Ideas season, and so much more. Everyone is welcome to learn, grow, and celebrate with us.
Come see what the J is all about! Check out our programs below and learn about becoming a member.
Schwartz Early Childhood School
At the Schwartz Early Childhood School, we believe all children are capable, competent, and natural researchers. Guided by Jewish values and an innovative Reggio Emilia-inspired philosophy, we create an environment where children thrive in all areas of development: social, emotional, physical, and intellectual.
Arts + Ideas
Thought-provoking, engaging, and exciting conversations, performances, films, and more.
Fitness at the J
#GetFit at the J. From the largest fitness center on Mercer Island to our various courts to our large selection of fitness classes, our fitness staff can help you find the best way to #GetFit.
J Kids + J Camp
Registration now open for our fall enrichment classes, kidstown and group swim lessons. Register Today! And don’t forget about our Parent’s Night Out events and more…
Adults + Seniors
The J has a variety of programs specifically for adults + seniorsโall included with membership!
J Teens
Explore programs for teens ages 13-18, including our Tikkun Olam Teens volunteer series, BBYO and Judaic programming for tweens.
Jewish Life
Connect to Jewish life and culture through holiday celebrations, family events, classes, and more.
Swim at the J
Lots of ways to dive in at the SJCC’s pool. We have something for every member of the family: including updated lap swim schedule, more family swim time, water fitness classes, and lots of swim lessons.