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A bridge (gesher) between home and school, with after school activities and classes, recreation programs, and school vacation programs.

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Fun, challenging, enriching activities - crafts, games, and more

Great facilities - gymnasium, indoor playgym, playgrounds, tennis courts, outdoor playing fields, and a swimming pool

Take the bus from school - Brighton and Rush-Henrietta School Districts bus to the JCC.

Judaism is alive here - Jewish holiday activities and Oneg Shabbat each Friday in a culturally diverse setting.

Well-trained, experienced, loving staff

Kids Belong Here. Everything we do in Gesher is aimed at making children feel comfortable and accepted. They have their own interests, their own talents, and their own concerns, and so we give them a say in what we do and how we do it.

Families Come First. It can be tough to balance family, work and what often seems like a million commitments. We're here to help. Before and after school care, vacation programs, and enrichment and recreation programs make life a little simpler and a lot more enjoyable.

Keep Connected. Gesher programs get kids involved - thinking, playing, learning, exploring and creating. Programs and activities fill school's-out hours with valuable, enriching, fun experiences.


Gesher Programs

After School Care (ASC) - open until 6 pm Mon.-Fri.
Come off the bus to fun and creativity. Homework plus craft projects, swimming, games, sports, and more! One or more Enrichment, Recreation or Swim classes and up to two snow days are included in your tuition.

Kindercrew - (Monday - Friday)
9am - 11:30am (Morning session)   11:30am- 3pm (Afternoon session)

Join us after morning kindergarten. Big adventures await you.


Before School Care (BSC) - 7 am until bus pick-up. Brighton and Rush-Henrietta School Districts will pick up your child from the JCC's front door.


Vacation Camps - A multitude of activities during school breaks and holiday - theme days, crafts, sports, and field trips.

Vacation Camps Package - Save time and money! Get all the vacation days at a 20% discount.

Gesher Calendar 2008 - 2009
September October November December January
3rd-First day of Gesher

26th-Half Day (all Kindercrew available for PM Brighton kindergarteners)

29th-Gesher Closes at 4 pm (Erve Rosh Hashanah)

30th-Gesher Closed
1st-Gesher Closed (Rosh Hashanah)

8th-Gesher closes at 4 pm (Kol Nidre)

9th-Gesher closed (Yom Kippur)

13th-Vacation Camp: Columbus Day

14th-15th
No morning Kindercrew or Before School Care (Sukkot)

21st-22nd
No morning Kindercrew or Before School Care (Shemeni Atzeret)

24th
Half Day (all Kindercrew available for AM Brighton kindergarteners)
11th-Vacation Camp: Veteran's Day

21st-Half Day (all day Kindercrew available for PM Brighton Kindergarteners)

26th-28th
Gesher Closed (Thanksgiving)
5th- Superintendant's Day

12th-Half Day (all day Kindercrew available for AM Brighton kindergarteners)

24th -Vacation Camp: Winter Break

25th-Gesher Closed

26th-Vacation Camp: Winter Break

29th-31st
Winter Break
1st-Gesher Closed

2nd-Vacation Camp: Winter Break

16th-Half Day (all day Kindercrew available for PM Brighton kindergarteners)

2nd-Vacation Camp: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
February March April May June
16th-20th
Vacation Camp: Mid-Winter Break
13th-Half Day (all day Kindercrew available for AM Brighton kindergarteners) 9th-10th
Gesher Closed (Passover)

15th-16th
No morning Kindercrew or Before School Care

20th-24th
Vacation Camp: Spring Break
22nd-Half Day (all day Kindercrew available for PM Brighton kindergarteners)

25th-Gesher Closed (Memorial Day)
1st-No morning Kindercrew or Before School Care (Shavuot)

26th-Tentative last day of Before Care, After Care, & Kindercrew
All dates are based on the Jewish calendar and Brighton Schools schedule
and are subject to change.
* All Early Release days are covered for your child.
**Vacation Program available; additional registration required
The JCC's Gesher Program is registered with and licensed by New York State's Office of Child and Family Services, and is inspected annually by the Department of Health.

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