By staff reports Something was missing at the Jewish Community Center following its partial reopening this month – kids. The Health and Wellness Center was again open to adults jonesing for their weight training, aerobics and other classes, but there … Read More
Camp J’s on-site summer program is on hold. In an email to its families Wednesday, Director Mindye Mannel announced that Camp J, following Gov. Andy Beshear’s timetable for reopening the state, will be closed through June 26. “We are truly … Read More
Camp J Director Mindye Mannel gushed about the 2019 summer season, citing her staff and venue as strengths and the challenges they overcame. She also looks forward to fall “enrichment” classes and even next year. “We had probably more returning … Read More
Where are you going on your summer vacation? Camp J is taking kids on trips around the world. Well, sort of. This year’s camp theme is “Summer Vacation: Are We There Yet?” Each week features a different virtual destination, as … Read More
As Camp J wrapped up its 2018 season the week of August 10, the staff reflected on the awesome adventures over the summer. “It was a super summer of the superheroes,” Camp Director Mindye Mannel said. Looking back, she noted … Read More
Summer is heating up for Camp J, especially for the new specialty Weather Camp. WLKY’s Matt Milosevich, a meteorologist and ELC parent, leads this new camp, which was held for rising third to seventh grade campers, during July 16 through … Read More
Before 9 a.m. on June 5, dozens of excited campers arrived at The J for the first day of summer camp. With bags of sunscreen, bathing suits and anticipation, the campers were welcomed by their new counselors and broke into … Read More
This summer at the Jewish Community Center of Louisville be on the lookout for a specialty camp that will fill The J with a flair for flavor. Cooking Camp will take place on The J campus this summer with one-week … Read More
Summer camp is right around the corner. With only 5 weeks until the start, Camp J is hard at work planning and preparing for the best summer yet. Summer Camp is a special time for children of all ages to … Read More
When parents of preschoolers drop their kids at The J each morning, they’re bound to see Mindye Mannel sitting in the lobby with Early Childhood Director Norma Cahen. That’s no accident. According to Mannel, the parent-staff relationship is “vital” to … Read More