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EIGHT REASONS WHY SENDING YOUR CHILD TO JEWISH SUMMER DAY CAMP IS A GIFT THAT KEEPS ON GIVING
From spinning dreidels to lighting the menorah, Hanukkah is a time of joyful celebration, family traditions, and connecting to our Jewish heritage. These same values are at the heart of […]
ECLC = Kindness. Compassion. Engagement. Encouragement.
When families come for a tour of our ECLC, parents often remark that the children look so happy. I am always glad to hear this and can confirm that most […]
Celebrating the Jewish High Holidays at ECLC
At the Early Childhood Learning Center’s (ECLC) Fairfax location, the fall Jewish High Holidays—Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, and Simchat Torah—have infused our classrooms and outdoor spaces with joy, exploration, […]
Bring your community and everyone benefits!
Refer a Friend & Get a Free Month of Membership If you have ever thought about bringing a friend to the J to show them why you love it here, […]
A Day with the J
Join us for a day of commUNITY on Sunday, September 22! Building, supporting, connecting, and enriching this vibrant COMMUNITY is our primary mission here at the J. Our programs and […]
How a Camp Created a Community
As with many beginnings, it all started over a cup of coffee. Well, two cups of coffee to be exact. Fifty-five years ago, in 1969, three Northern Virginia suburban moms […]
Beyond Camp: 5 ways to stay connected with Horizon Day Camp after summer
“Are we going to camp?” The camp season may be over, but Matias Zurita, 3, asks his mom this question almost every time they get in the car. When they […]
In the ECLC, a Year of Possibilities Lies Ahead
The ECLC kicked off a new school year this week after spending the prior week preparing the classrooms, attending professional developments, and getting ready to welcome the children back! We […]