Shimon and Sara Birnbaum Jewish Community Center
908-725-6994
This nonsectarian agency serves Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren counties. It provides opportunities for fitness and recreation as well as social, cultural and educational programs. The center's JCC Blaustein Early Childhood Center offers preschool programs and day care for toddlers through kindergarten age, and there are also after-school programs and summer camps.
For adults, program offerings include morning workshops, art classes, cooking workshops, film presentations and trips. Teens have the opportunity to participate in social events, community service, ski trips, sports and other activities. From kindergarten through sixth grade, children can take part in different camps, as well as enjoy birthday party packages with such activities as swimming, creative movement, dance and sports. The center also offers a summer swim club and other programs for all ages.
Educationally, the center participates in Jewish LIFE, a communitywide adult education program that partners with local Jewish agencies and synagogues to provide Jewish educational programming.
- Fax: 908-725-9753
- Hours: Office: Mon - Thu, 6am - 10pm; Fri, 6am - 5pm; Sat, 1pm - 6pm; Sun 7am - 9pm. Facility: Varies by season; call or visit website for details.
- Handicap Accessible: Lift from main to lower level
- Founding Date: Dec 05 1999
- What makes this community special?: "The people in this community and our JCC members are wonderful," said Debbie Golden, marketing and public relations director. "The people here are always very supportive."
- Parking: Free lot
- Features: Banquet room, Basketball courts, Fitness center, Library, Pool, Tennis courts
- Private events: Yes