What do spending an afternoon with dogs and playing with giant soccer balls have in common? For Summer J Camp’s newest staff member Lisa Williams, they’re both opportunities for mental health awareness. Thanks to a grant from Foundation for Jewish Camp, Lisa will collaborate with the J Camp team to create activities, games, and offer support to enhance the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual health (MESSH) of our camp community this summer. "The younger we teach these skills to kids, the better we set them up for a lifetime of success around mental health awareness," she said. "And it can all start at a random day at summer camp."
J Blog: Faces of the J
Sunday Funday
It was a busy day at the J on Sunday, May 21. We learned backhands at the start of our Intermediate Pickleball Class. We hit some buckets with Dinky Dunkers.… Continue reading Sunday Funday
Truck Day 2023
The beloved SJCC Early Childhood School Truck Day returned to the J's parking lot on Thursday, May 11. Students of our Early Childhood School and friends from the community were given a hands-on day to explore trucks and vehicles of all shapes and sizes.
An Evening With Melissa Rivers
The hilariously funny Melissa Rivers—bestselling author, reality TV star, actress, fashion and lifestyle podcaster, philanthropist, and daughter of comedian Joan Rivers—was at the J on Saturday, May 6 for a Pre-Mother's Day cocktail party.
Impact of MI Water Shortage at SJCC
Mercer Island is temporarily experiencing a water supply issue. Showers and water fountains at the SJCC are currently closed to help conserve water. Please continue to check here for updates… Continue reading Impact of MI Water Shortage at SJCC
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