Shaw JCC of Akron

10/14/2026

Ready to dive in? The next session of Group Swim lessons start November 7, with classes every Saturday! Sign up on the My Akron J app or learn more at https://www.shawjcc.org/swim-lessons

Plus, Swim Team registration is still open! Missed sign-ups? We’ve extended registration through November 1, so there’s still time to join the team!

10/05/2026

Get ready for another winter season with the Stingrays! Join us today, October 5th from 6-7PM, for our Parent Meeting to meet our new coach, learn more about the team, and get ready for the season ahead!

Tryouts will be held October 5 from 4–6 PM (immediately before the Parent Meeting) and October 6 from 4–5 PM. If your child is ages 6–18 and has completed Level 4 of American Red Cross Swim or demonstrates an equivalent skill level, they’re ready to dive into the fun! If your child was on our Summer Swim Team, they are exempt from tryouts!

We can’t wait to welcome our Stingrays back to the pool! 🏊‍♀️Sign up today on the My Akron J app and learn more at https://www.shawjcc.org/swim-team

09/30/2026

Our ECE kiddos celebrated Sukkot with our Grannie Group! 🍂 They decorated pumpkins, enjoyed music time, and learned all about the holiday of Sukkot. We love bringing generations together to celebrate, learn and make memories! 💙

09/25/2026

Winter Swim Team is here! Ready to make a splash? The Stingrays Swim Team is all about building confidence, having fun, and creating a strong team spirit both in and out of the pool. Our swim team provides training and competitive opportunities for swimmers to reach their individual and team goals. If your child loves swimming and is excited to be part of a team, we’d love to have them join the Stingrays!

Registration is Open! Register on MY Akron J app or call 330-867-7850.

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟔 - 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟏𝟑⁣
𝘛𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘮𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱𝘴 𝘔𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝟷𝟹
Practices: Monday through Thursday
10 & under: 5:00 - 6:00pm
11 & up: 6:00 - 7:30pm

Tryouts: If your child is between ages 6–18 and has completed Level 4 of American Red Cross Swim or demonstrates an equivalent skill level, they’re ready to join the team and dive into the fun! We’ll start with a quick tryout to ensure each swimmer is comfortable and ready to be part of the team! If a child was on our Summer Swim Team, they are exempt from trying out.

09/17/2026

Checkmate! The Knight School’s Chess Party is here at the Shaw JCC!♟️Ages: 5–13

Get ready to laugh, learn, play and become devastatingly good at chess! The Knight School brings its high-energy, party-style approach to chess with super-fun after-school classes designed to turn beginners into chess-playing pros.

Whether your child is brand new to chess or already knows their way around the board, they’ll have a blast learning, competing and making new friends!

09/11/2026

As we welcome Rosh Hashanah and the beginning of a new year, we wish our entire community a year filled with sweetness, connection, health, and hope.

May the year ahead bring new opportunities to gather, learn, celebrate, and create meaningful memories together. We are grateful for the people who make the Shaw JCC a place where community comes together all year long.

May you and your loved ones have a happy, healthy, and sweet New Year. ❤️

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬
Rosh Hashanah
September 11: Close at 3PM
September 12-13: CLOSED

Yom Kippur
September 21: CLOSED

08/31/2026

Searching for the perfect after-school activity? 📣 Youth Cheer starts this Thursday and there is still time to sign up!

Get ready to cheer! Youth Cheer is an exciting, high-energy cheer and dance program led by members of the University of Akron Spirit and Dance Teams! Participants will build skills in stunts, tumbling, pom routines, and sideline chants while developing teamwork, confidence, and leadership.

𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑–𝟐𝟒
Thursdays | 4:15–5:15 PM

Members get an exclusive rate, but you do not need to be a member to participate! Come ready to move, learn, cheer, and have fun! Learn more at https://www.shawjcc.org/youth-cheer

08/27/2026

There’s something for every kid this fall at the Shaw JCC! Members get an exclusive rate, but you do not need to be a member to participate! Whether your child is learning a new skill, making friends, or building confidence, we have a program for them.

📣 Youth Cheer with University of Akron Spirit and Dance Teams - Build skills in stunts, tumbling, chants, and more.
Sept. 3–24 | Thursdays, 4:15–5:15pm

💃 Youth Dance with University of Akron Spirit and Dance Teams - Learn dance fundamentals and performance techniques.
Sept. 8–29 | Tuesdays, 4:15–5:15pm

🚴‍♀️ Cycling FRIENDS - Build friendship, confidence, and bike safety skills.
Sept. 9–Oct. 28 | Wednesdays, 4:00–5:00pm

♟️ Youth Chess with The Knight School - Learn and play chess in a fun, high-energy environment.
Sept. 14–Oct. 19 | Mondays, 3:45–5:00pm

⚽️ Youth Soccer with Soccer Shots - Fun soccer skills and character-building activities.
August 30–November 15 | Sundays
Mini: 10–10:30am | Classic: 10:40–11:10am | Premier: 11:10–11:50am

📲 Go to shawjcc.org/youth to learn more! Register on the My Akron J app.

Look no further for all your youth programming needs! We offer a variety of different activities to engage all interests- from sports to the arts, to childcare! Skill development, team-building and fun are the focal points of all programming. Our talented staff foster independence, imagination and i...

08/21/2026

With school starting, we wanted to take a moment to look back at an incredible summer at Camp JCC! ☀️

Weeks 9 and 10 brought plenty of fun, laughter, friendship, and adventure as we wrapped up another amazing camp season. Enjoy these photos and take one more look at all the smiles, excitement, and unforgettable moments that made this summer so special! 💙

Thank you to all of our campers, families, and incredible camp staff for making this summer one to remember!

08/17/2026

Being a superhero isn’t just about being fast or strong. The greatest superheroes show kindness, help others, stand up for what’s right, and have caring hearts. ❤️

At the Mandel ECE, our little superheroes put kindness into action during Superhero Week! Families donated food and supplies to support homebound seniors served by Jewish Family Services, teaching our children that even small acts of kindness can make a big difference in our community!

And to top off an incredible Superhero Week, we had some very special visitors - Batman and Spiderman! Our little heroes were thrilled to meet their favorite superheroes and celebrate all the ways we can use our own superpowers to help others!