Children, Youth, and Family

Enriching Programs Designed to Engage, Educate, and Inspire

Explore a range of enriching programs at Hamilton JCC, designed to engage, educate, and inspire children, youth, and families in our community. From creative art workshops to invigorating fitness classes, and inclusive social and cultural gatherings, there’s something for every member of your family. Join us in creating lasting Jewish experiences together!

Children and Family Programs

Movie and Pizza Night at the J! 

Join us for kosher pizza and a kid friendly movie on the big screen at JHamilton.  Program may be divided into two age categories.

Location: JHamilton

Cost: $15+ tax, kosher pizza and snacks included

Date: Saturday, March 1

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Family Challah Bake 

Experience the joy of challah baking! Kids and adults will work together to mix, knead and braid.  Take your creation home to bake! 

Location: JHamilton

Cost: $36+ tax/family includes all materials

Date: TBA

Chess Club

Sunday mornings at the J: Young chess enthusiasts will learn strategies and practice their chess skills with an instructor. Participants will work towards a tournament at the end of the year with awesome prizes!  Minimum 8 registrants needed to run the course. Kosher refreshments served. *Dates subject to change depending on registration numbers.

Location: JHamilton

Cost: $75+tax / session 

Winter Session: January 12, 19, 26,  February 2, 9, 23

Spring Session: March 2, 23, April 6, 27, May 4

Spring Session 2: May 11, 25, June 8, 15, 22

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Family Bingo Night

Bingo night is so much fun when you play as a family. Join us on motzei shabbat for bingo, kosher snacks and awesome prizes.  All ages welcome!

Location: JHamilton

Cost: $18+HST/family (includes all supplies)

Date: TBD

Art @ the J

Let your creative juices flow! Various forms of art will be explored using different mediums and techniques. For ages 7-12. Minimum 10 registrants needed to run the course. 

Location: JHamilton

Cost: $18+HST/participant (covers all materials needed)

Date: Sunday Feb. 23, 2025

Annual Programs

Morris Black Speaking Contest

The Morris Black Speaking Contest is a beloved community-wide event celebrating over five decades in Hamilton! Open to students in Grades 3-8, participants are invited to craft speeches on Jewish topics and present them among their peers. Both competitive and non-competitive options are available, and students can benefit from a speech writing workshop prior to the event.

For more information about the Morris Black Speaking Contest, click the button below.