Children, Youth & Family PROGRAMS

Hamilton JCC offers activities and programs for every stage of your child’s development. We hope it will become your home away from home, and a welcoming place that will keep your family coming back to throughout their lives. 

For more information and registration please contact:

Maggie Norris | mnorris@jewishhamilton.org | (905) 648-0605 x 307


Chess Club

Session 1: Sept 15, 22, 29. Oct. 6, 20, 27 Sundays 10AM


Chess club is back this fall with an amazing program for kids aged 9-13. The classes will include a lesson, practice puzzles and some time to apply the strategies each week. Kosher refreshments served!

Instructor: Yuval Bavly

This program is funded in part by the City of Hamilton's Enrichment Fund

For ages 9-13


krav maga for the mishpacha

Sundays October 20 - November 24

Adults (men & women separate): 10-11:30AM &  Kids 11:30AM -12:30PM 

This is a 6-week program taught by Israeli-certified instructors from Spartan Krav Maga.  With separate classes for men, women and children, this program teaches fundamental self defense skills, ensuring that participants gain confidence, improve their physical fitness, and learn valuable essential protective techniques.  Minimum 8 participants needed to run the program.


Yalla, let's make challah!

Making challah is a beautiful way to bring holiness into the home for Shabbat. Every session will feature a speaker and short discussion tied to Jewish values, and an opportunity to socialize and experience making challah together. Bring a friend and share the joy! Register for the year and receive a free apron. Kashrut observed.

Ages 12+