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Neil Klatskin Summer Camps

Open House

Date
Sun, April 16
Time
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
2023 is sure to be the experience of a lifetime at Neil Klatskin Summer Camps! Join us for one last hoorah at our Open House before we kick off the most amazing 39 days at camp. Our team will be onsite to meet your child(ren), answer any questions, give tours and provide a sneak peek into a typical day at NKSC! Join us for camp tours, spin art, face painting and the Kona Ice Truck!

RSVP below for one of the following two time slots:
Sunday, April 16, 9 am -10:30 am or 11 am-12:30 pm
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Spring Boutique

Date
Sun, April 23
Time
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Join us for the JCC’s seasonal shopping event in support of the Leonard & Syril Rubin Early Childhood Center. Shop clothing, kids, housewares, accessories and much more!

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Rubin Run 2023: Running for Inclusion

Date
Sun, May 21
Time
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
For over 40 years, the Rubin Run has been the signature family-friendly race in Bergen County. Celebrating health and wellness for all ages and abilities, the Rubin Run also raises funds to support programs and services that make our JCC accessible and inclusive to the entire community, especially our Guttenberg Center for Special Services.
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Lavish at Night

Date
Thu, June 8
Time
7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Building on the legacy of our signature event Lavish Lunches, we are pleased to announce Lavish at Night! On June 8, 2023 join us for an evening of meaning and memories as we celebrate 20 years of supporting our beloved seniors and their caregivers. It is sure to be a night to remember!

Our Mission & Values

Deeply rooted in Jewish values and tradition, the Kaplen JCC is a vibrant home for the Jewish People that welcomes all and cultivates the social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual well-being of the entire community.

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Dance

JCC Dance School

Ages18 months+
The JCC Dance School offers the highest standards of dance education in a fun nurturing environment. We strive to inspire children through movement.
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Author Events

Our book talks showcase leading authors and popular personalities. Attendees have the opportunity to hear, meet and discuss ideas with best-selling authors. Each event is a unique and memorable experience.
Allyson Caralon.

Meet Allyson Carolan

Director, Dance and Dramatic Arts Dance and Dramatic Arts School

Allyson holds a BFA in Music Theater from The Hartt School. Allyson is a passionate, caring, and results-oriented performing arts instructor with 15 years of successful dance and drama instruction […]

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shelley Levy.

Meet Shelley Levy

Director, Guttenberg Center for Special Services Special Services

Shelley has over thirty years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults with special needs as well as curriculum design and program development. Bringing her a wealth of […]

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Jennifer Lenkowsky.

Meet Jennifer Lenkowsky

Director, Camp & Youth Engagement Neil Klatskin Summer Camp

Jennifer has spent close to two decades at camp, as both a camper and in various staff positions. Most recently, Jennifer launched and served as the director of a local […]

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Meet Jr Inman

Basketball Specialist/Head Coach Health and Wellness

Coach JR Inman is one of the most decorated basketball figures in Tri State Basketball History. The Pomona New York Native was selected first team All State of New Jersey […]

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Michael Reingold

Meet Michael Reingold

Associate Director, JCC Thurnauer School of Music Thurnauer School of Music

Michael Reingold has played a vital role in the administration and development of Thurnauer for more than 28 years. In addition to his role as Associate Director, Michael teaches musicianship, […]

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