Have you ever wanted to learn the art of songwriting and digital recording? This class will explore the fundamentals of melody, rhythm, and lyrics. Ger ready to discover a new hidden talent! All participants will gain experience writing and recording music and will create a finished recording. No experience necessary. For all levels.

Explore the exciting world of fashion illustration by learning basic figure drawing skills using various drawing and painting techniques! We will stylize the fashion figure and create multiple pages of figure models to draw your own fashion collection. We’ll also focus on drawing the face, hairstyles, fabrics, makeup and more. Each student will start a mood board to catalog elements of their collection, and will leave with finished works and pages to work on further at home!

Learn basic hip hop moves and learn awesome choreography that will keep you moving to the most popular beats. This class is a guaranteed hit! For Tweens + Teens

The 2013 JCC Maccabi Games® and JCC Maccabi Artsfest® will be hosted in three U.S cities in the Summer of 2013, Reserve your spot now! Join our mailing list for the latest updates and email ygavronsky@jccmanhattan.org for an interest form

Create stationery, journals, and little sketchbooks to toss in your bag that will rival the paper goods sold at Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters. Experiment with form and control by trying watercolor washes on a dry surface, or let colors flow and blend with wet-on-wet washes. Supplies included; bring a nut-free snack. Check online listing for images of Marika’s amazing work.

Get together with other tweens and teens from all over NYC to prepare hot meals for those in need throughout our community. Join us to make delicious recipes with a professional chef, prepare and deliver meals, and explore issues of hunger and tzedakah. Groups of 8 or more must call 2 weeks in advance to reserve space. Funded, in part, by UJA-Federation of New York.

Viva la vegetarian! Being vegetarian is easy if you know the right foods to eat. Learn how easy it is to incorporate mouthwatering meatless meals into your lifestyle.

Teens from Manhattan, Westchester, and Brooklyn are joining forces for a three-part social action program, focusing on the Jewish approach to hunger and the hunger crisis in New York City. Join fellow teens to prepare, bake, and deliver a delicious meal for individuals and families in need throughout the community. Recipes will be prepared at the JCC with a professional chef. Join our email list to receive updates on program dates and times. Food on Their Table is generously funded by a JSAM grant from the UJA-Federation of New York.

Do you dream of being a Top Chef and owning your own restaurant one day? Can't stop posting pics of your latest culinary creation? Here's your chance to experiment and let your inner chef sizzle as you dice, slice, and bake your way through an assortment of culinary masterpieces.

Get together with other tweens to bake and decorate delicious cookies for our R&R community. Bring your own recipe ideas and prepare fantastic cookie creations at the JCC. Get ready to share meaningful connections and tasty contributions! Groups of 6 or more must call 2 weeks in advance to reserve space: 646.505.4413.

Join hundreds of teens at the biggest holiday community service program in the city. Wrap donated presents and create holiday cards for children in need. Enjoy a live DJ, free food, and good company while helping to brighten the holidays for needy NYC kids