Give your child a place to learn, grow, and have fun after school! Designed for students in grades K–5, Kidstown at the J provides a safe, enriching environment where caring counselors, exciting activities, and meaningful friendships help every child thrive.
🚌 Free transportation from local schools, including Mercer Island elementary schools
🎨 Daily activities like science, arts + crafts, gardening, and homework help
🏊♂️ Free swim time + optional swim lesson program (additional cost)
🍳 Enrichment experiences like messy science, cooking, and monthly special events—think animal encounters, bouncy houses, magicians, and more
👩🏫 Caring, experienced counselors create a nurturing environment where kids thrive
🖥️ Flexible options! Whether you need after-school care one day a week or five, Kidstown works with your schedule.
📅 Monday–Friday until 6:30 pm
In an effort to make Kidstown registration simpler and easier for parents, we have updated our registration form and changed how to indicate which days of the week your child will attend. If you have any trouble with registration, please contact camp@sjcc.org.
Find instructions here >>
Schedule
August 26 – June 17
Sign up for one to five days of Kidstown each month, or just use drop-in case as needed!
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday | 3-6:30 pm
Wednesday | 2-6:30 pm
Closed for major holidays and Mercer Island school closures. Learn about School’s Out Camps here.
Schedule Changes: Contact camp@sjcc.org with any schedule changes.
Rates
| Days Per Week | Member Price | Guest Price |
|---|---|---|
| One Day/Week | $144 | $156 |
| Two Days/Week | $243 | $270 |
| Three Days/Week | $322 | $359 |
| Four Days/Week | $397 | $442 |
| Five Days/Week | $448 | $500 |
District Half-Day Fee: $56 members | $62 guests
Early Dismissal Days: $26 members | $29 guests
Drop-In Rates
- Member – $39 | Guest – $43
- Wednesday Afternoon: Member – $56 | Guest – $62
- Must register at least 24 hours in advance
Financial Aid
The J strives to be the Puget Sound’s most open and welcoming community-centered Jewish organization. Need-based assistance is available based on a family’s ability to pay. Learn more and apply here.
Transportation
MISD Students: Students attending any elementary school on Mercer Island can take a bus straight to the J, and a Kidstown counselor will greet students at the bus stop. Contact your school directly to arrange transportation.
FASPS Students: Students attending the French American School of Puget Sound will be picked up at school by a Kidstown counselor and walked to the J.
Schwartz ECS Students: Kindergarten students at Schwartz Early Childhood School will be picked up from their classroom and taken to Kidstown.
Students at Other Schools: Parents and caregivers can drop students off directly at the J.
Questions?
Contact the J Kids department at camp@sjcc.org or 206-388-0822.
