Get ready to rock in this music class designed especially for you and your baby! Each week on the Village Lawn you will enjoy different styles of music while participating in activities that promote bonding, rhythm, singing, and family fun! Tuesdays, 9:30am-10:15am, $232($184 for JCC Members; $200 with Village Pass)
Keyboard Kids (K3-K4)
In this class, the children will learn beginning keyboard skills. Each week they will practice as a group on their own individual keyboard. All keyboards will be provided. They will also play a variety of musical games and explore a variety of other instruments!
Fridays, 8 weeks (No class 11/25) 1:00-2:30pm
Facilitator: Cathy Cotter
$296 ($248 for JCC Members, $264 with Village Pass)
Story Stretchers (K3-K4)
The children will be introduced to a different book each week and will expand on the story with creative activities that enhance literature. Mondays, 1:00pm - 2:30 PM, No Class: 9/5, 9/26, 10/3, 10/10 $185($155 for JCC Members; $165 with Village Pass)
1st Impressionists (18 months- 3 years)
In this class you and your child will be engaged in the process of creating beautiful works of art. Together each week, you will create 3 unique pieces as you experiment with the art media. Thursdays, 9:30-10:15, Facilitator: Karen Duncan $261($207 for JCC Members; $225 with Village Pass)
Tummy Time (non-mobile infants)
This trademarked class will teach you fun activities like infant massage, baby yoga, and additional techniques to do with your babies so they get all the benefits of tummy time.
Mondays, 7 weeks (No class 1/16, 2/20), 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Lesley Podbersky
$203 ($161 for JCC Members; $175 with Village Pass)
Go, Baby! (10-18 months)
The children will develop fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, strength and flexibility, while having fun through creative music and fitness activities.
Tuesdays, 9 weeks, 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
$261 ($207 for JCC Members; $225 with Village Pass)
Mindful Mamas (6-12 months)
Complete with asana, breathwork, story, and song, this class will encourage mindfulness as you practice baby and me yoga. No previous yoga experience required. Bring your mat and any blankets or props you or your little may enjoy, as well as water and an open mind.
Wednesdays, 9 weeks, 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Lisa Rosen
$234 ($180 for JCC Members; $198 with Village Pass)
1st Impressionists (18 months-3 years)
In this class you and your child will be engaged in the process of creating beautiful works of art. Together each week, you will create 3 unique pieces as you experiment with the art media.
Thursdays, 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
$156 ($120 for JCC Members; $132 with Village Pass)
Stories & Snuggles
Come snuggle and read stories together in this open library time. Enjoy guest storytellers. Please register in advance.
Fridays, 8 weeks, (No class 11/25)
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Snack Date
Enjoy complimentary challah with your child, while socializing with other families! Please register in advance.
Fridays, 8 weeks, (No class 11/25) 11:00-11:15am,
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Music Shabat
Enjoy a 30-minute interactive concert that includes lots of music, movement, and instruments! Please register in advance.
Fridays, 8 weeks, (No class 11/25) 11:15-11:45pm,
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
In the Lab (K3 and K4)
It’s all about science experiments in this class! Each week the children will create crazy concoctions as they learn scientific concepts.
$259 ($217 for JCC Members; $231 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Amy Feinberg
All Around the Village (K3 and K4)
Each week in this class, the children will get to experience a different area in the Village. They will enjoy the following activities: art, cooking, science, music, gardening, literature and drama.
Tuesdays, 8 weeks (No class 11/22), 1:00-2:30pm
$296 ($248 for JCC Members; $264 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
Little Naturist (K3 and K4)
In this class, the children will reap all the benefits of spending quality time in the great outdoors. They will be learning all about nature’s ways as they plant and tend to the garden and explore all the other parts of the outdoor classroom.
Mondays, 7 weeks (No class 10/17, 11/21), 1:00-2:30pm
$259 ($217 for JCC Members; $231 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Lisa Rosen
Guitar Stars (K3-K4)
In this one-of-a-kind class, the children will be introduced to guitar, rhythm, singing, and music theory in a group setting. This simple approach will improve your child’s fine motor skills, social interactions, confidence, and stage presence. Guitars are provided for each class.
Thursdays, 8 weeks, (No class 11/24) 1:00-2:30pm
$296 ($248 for JCC Members, $264 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Ron Duncan
Private Parenting Support
Need advice? A listening ear? Some expert insight?
Contact Karen Duncan at KarenD@orlandojcc.org to make a complimentary 30-minute appointment.
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Parenting Book Sharing Library
Borrow a book from our library and learn about child development and parenting skills.
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Rock Star Academy Private Guitar Lessons
Learn guitar in the village from guitar instructor extraordinaire, Ron Duncan. Open to kindergarteners to adults.
Private or semi-private lessons.
Tuesdays, $296 ($264 for JCC Members)
Thursdays, $296 ($264 for JCC Members)
Contact Ron at 407-792-9337 for fees and scheduling.
Nestled inside the Roth Family JCC at Shalom Orlando there is a unique space called Shayna’s Village, which offers a little something for everyone in the family! In the Village, children and their grown-ups (parents, relatives, caretakers) learn through a variety of engaging classes. TOGETHER TIME classes are offered for both adult and child. POWERFUL MINDS classes are offered for just the children. And YOU’RE NOT ALONE parenting support classes are offered for just adults.
Registration begins Monday, December 11, 2023 at 7:00 am
ME TIME! *vaccinations required
For children 6 months (sitting up, unassisted)-3 years
Do you ever wish you could have a few hours of free time for doctor’s appointments, hair appointments, part-time work, or sleep? Let us make your wishes come true! Sign your child up for a fun morning out with us! The children will enjoy their free time in a classroom with other children, of mixed ages, and two facilitators.
Monday-Thursday, 9-12
Member: $55/morning Shayna’s Village: $60/morning Community Member: $70/morning
We’re here to offer to help support you on your parenting journey.
Private Parenting Support Need advice? A listening ear? Some expert insight? Contact Karen Duncan at KarenD@orlandojcc.org to make a complimentary 30-minute appointment. Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership. Contact
Parenting Discussion Groups Join us for coffee and bagels and learn effective parenting techniques during scheduled discussion groups
Parenting Book Sharing Library Borrow a book from our library and learn about child development and parenting skills. Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership.
Shayna’s Village Staff
Karen Duncan, Director of Shayna’s Village & Parenting Ally
Karen Duncan has been a part of the JCC’s Early Childhood Learning Center since 1992. She started as a classroom teacher before moving into a supervisory position. In 2007, she helped renovate and rejuvenate the former parenting center, turning it into Shayna’s Village.
As director of the Village, she is committed to helping parents and their children move through all of the phases of early childhood with dignity and respect, using best practices as the guide.
She finds joy in teaching and creating classes, but one of the best parts of her job is watching lifelong friendships develop in Shayna’s Village classes. Children and parents who meet in Shayna’s Village tend to remain friends for years and then eventually return as new parents and grandparents, keeping the cycle of friendships going. She feels honored to be a witness to those deep-rooted connections.
Karen Duncan was awarded the Harriet Weiss Legacy Award in 2021.
Karen Spector, Senior Director of Education and Engagement
Karen Spector is a recent transplant to the Orlando area, having moved here from New Jersey in the summer of 2022. She has been an educator for over 30 years, both in elementary and Jewish education. Karen most recently worked at Golda Och Academy, a Conservative Jewish day school, for seventeen years as a teacher, director of admissions, and assistant principal.
Her vision for Shayna’s Village, and for the broader JCC community, is to help create a warm and inclusive space for children and families to play and learn, where children will be able to receive a variety of services, parents will be able to engage in workshops and classes, and life-long friendships will be made.
Stefani Rabideaux, Art and Social Media Director of Shayna’s Village
Stefani Rabideaux started as a classroom teacher here at the JCC, before assuming the position of Art Specialist for the Early Childhood Learning Center. She has taught art in early childhood and elementary settings for many years.
Stefani is passionate about the important role art plays in stimulating creativity in young children and their families, and she is very excited to expand the art world in Shayna’s Village. In addition to managing the online presence and documenting the expansion of Shayna’s Village through social media, she continues to create her own work as an artist. Stefani is a talented Disney Wonderground artist and has artwork displayed in galleries around the world. She is excited to bring her passion and expertise to our Shayna’s Village community.
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Friday- Free Family Fridays
All activities require either an annual Village Pass or a JCC membership. A time each week for you to spend with your little ones, enjoying activities at no cost.
Stories & Snuggles Come snuggle and read stories together in this open library time. Enjoy guest storytellers. Please register in advance.
Fridays, 9 weeks, 10:30-11:00 am Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Learn guitar in the Village from guitar instructor extraordinaire, Ron Duncan. Open to kindergarteners through adults. Private or semi-private lessons. Contact Ron at 407-792-9337 for fees and scheduling.
Tuesday: 9 weeks
$351 ($297 for JCC Members; $315 with Village Pass)
Thursday: 9 weeks
$351 ($297 for JCC Members; $315 with Village Pass)
Guitar Stars (K3 and K4)
In this one-of-a-kind class, the children will be introduced to guitar, rhythm, singing, and music theory in a group setting. This simple approach will improve your child’s fine motor skills, social interactions, confidence, and stage presence. Guitars are provided for each class.
Thursdays, 9 weeks, 1:15-2:45 pm
$342 ($288 for JCC Members; $306 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Ron Duncan and Stefani Rabideaux
Keyboard Kids (K3 and K4)
In this class, the children will learn beginning keyboard skills. Each week they will practice as a group on their own individual keyboard. All keyboards will be provided. They will also play a variety of musical games and explore a variety of other instruments!
Fridays, 9 weeks, 1:15-2:45 pm
$342 ($288 for JCC Members; $306 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Cathy Cotter and Stefani Rabideaux
Going Green (K3 and K4)
Each week the children will learn all about the benefits of three Rs of the environment: recycle, reuse, and reduce. The children will spend time in our outdoor classroom and participate in all kinds of activities that support a healthier environment.
Wednesdays, 9 weeks, 1:15-2:45pm
$342 ($288 for JCC Members; $306 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Amy Feinberg and Stefani Rabideaux
Friends Forever (K3 and K4)
Through songs, stories, competitive games, and role-playing, the children will learn how to be the kind of person everyone wants as a friend.
Tuesdays, 9 weeks, 1:15-2:45 pm
$342 ($288 for JCC Members; $306 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Karen Duncan and Stefani Rabideaux
Garden Zen (K3 and K4)
In this class, the children will find their calm with yoga and explorations in our garden. They will learn all about nature’s ways as they plant and tend to the garden and explore all the other parts of the outdoor classroom.
Mondays, 7 weeks (No class 1/15, 2/19), 1:15-2:45pm
$266 ($224 for JCC Members; $238 with Village Pass)
Facilitators: Lisa Rosen and Stefani Rabideaux
1st Impressionists (older toddlers-3 years)
In this class, you and your child will be engaged in the process of creating beautiful works of art. Together each week, you will create 3 unique pieces as you experiment with the art media.
Thursdays, 9 weeks, 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
$270 ($216 for JCC Members; $234 with Village Pass)
Go, Baby! (mobile babies-young toddlers)
The children will develop fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, strength and flexibility, while having fun through creative music and fitness activities.
Wednesdays, 9 weeks, 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Lesley Podberesky, MPT
$270 ($216 for JCC Members; $234 with Village Pass)
Baby Rock (infants-babies on the go)
Get ready to rock in this music class designed especially for you and your baby! Each week on the Village Lawn you will enjoy different styles of music while participating in activities that promote bonding, rhythm, singing, and family fun!
Tuesdays, 9 weeks 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
$270 ($216 for JCC Members; $234 with Village Pass)
Tummy Time!™️ (non-mobile infants)
This trademarked class will teach you fun activities like infant massage, baby yoga, and additional techniques to do with your babies so they get all the benefits of tummy time.
Mondays, 6 weeks (No class 1/15, 2/5, 2/19), 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Lesley Podberesky, MPT
$180 ($144 for JCC Members; $156 with Village Pass)
In the Lab (K3 and K4)
In this class, the children will get to participate in multisensory activities that teach scientific concepts. They will set up experiments, make predictions, and observe the results.
Wednesdays, 7 weeks (no class 11/22), 1:15-2:45 pm
$266 ($224 for JCC Members; $238 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Amy Feinberg
Artistic Creations (K3 and K4)
Each week in this class, the children will discover the world of art as they learn about and experiment with different art media. They will also create a portfolio to store all of their projects.
Tuesdays, 7 weeks (no class 11/21), 1:15-2:45 pm
$266 ($224 for JCC Members; $238 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
Karen Duncan, Director of Shayna’s Village and Parenting Ally
Karen Duncan has been a part of the JCC’s Early Childhood Learning Center since 1992. She started as a classroom teacher before moving into a supervisory position. In 2007, she helped renovate and rejuvenate the former parenting center, turning it into Shayna’s Village.
As director of the Village, she is committed to helping parents and their children move through all of the phases of early childhood with dignity and respect, using best practices as the guide.
She finds joy in teaching and creating classes, but one of the best parts of her job is watching lifelong friendships develop in Shayna’s Village classes. Children and parents who meet in Shayna’s Village tend to remain friends for years and then eventually return as new parents and grandparents, keeping the cycle of friendships going. She feels honored to be a witness to those deep-rooted connections.
Karen Duncan was awarded the Harriet Weiss Legacy Award in 2021.
Stefani Rabideaux, Art and Social Media Director of Shayna’s Village
Stefani Rabideaux is the Art and Social Media Director of Shayna’s Village. She started as a classroom teacher here at the JCC, before assuming the position of Art Specialist for the Early Childhood Learning Center. She has taught art in early childhood and elementary settings for many years.
Stefani is passionate about the important role art plays in stimulating creativity in young children and their families, and she is very excited to expand the art world in Shayna’s Village. In addition to managing the online presence and documenting the expansion of Shayna’s Village through social media, she continues to create her own work as an artist. Stefani is a talented Disney Wonderground artist and has artwork displayed in galleries around the world. She is excited to bring her passion and expertise to our Shayna’s Village community.
Karen Spector, Senior Director of Education and Engagement
Karen Spector is a recent transplant to the Orlando area, having moved here from New Jersey in the summer of 2022. She has been an educator for over 30 years, both in elementary and Jewish education. Karen most recently worked at Golda Och Academy, a Conservative Jewish day school, for seventeen years as a teacher, director of admissions, and assistant principal.
Her vision for Shayna’s Village. and for the broader JCC community, is to help create a warm and inclusive space for children and families to play and learn, where children will be able to receive a variety of services, parents will be able to engage in workshops and classes, and life-long friendships will be made.
Bon Appetit (K3 and K4)
In this class, the children will learn kitchen basics and to follow a recipe. They will learn about “sometimes” vs. “anytime” food while they create nutritious foods and delicious treats.
Wednesdays, 9 weeks, 1:15-2:45 pm
$342 ($288 for JCC Members; $306 with Village Pass)
Facilitators: Amy Feinberg and Stefani Rabideaux
All around the Village (K3 and K4)
Each week in this class, the children will get to experience a different area in the Village. They will enjoy the following activities: art, cooking, science, music, gardening, literature, and drama.
Tuesdays, 9 weeks, 1:15-2:45 pm
$342 ($288 for JCC Members; $306 with Village Pass)
Facilitators: Karen Duncan and Stefani Rabideaux
Musical Shabbat
Enjoy a 30-minute interactive concert that includes lots of music, movement, and instruments! Please register in advance.
Fridays, 9 weeks
11:15-11:45 am
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Snack Date
Enjoy complimentary challah with your child, while socializing with other families! Please register in advance.
Fridays, 9 weeks
11:00-11:15 am
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Stories & Snuggles
Come snuggle and read stories together in this open library time. Enjoy guest storytellers. Please register in advance.
Fridays, 9 weeks
10:30-11:00 am
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Messy Science- children going into K3 and K4
Messy play and experimenting help children understand scientific concepts better. In this class, the children will explore scientific ideas through hands-on activities, using all of their senses.
Wednesdays, 5 weeks (no class 6/21), 1:15-2:45
$185 ($155 for JCC Members; $165 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Amy Feinberg
Step Up To Preschool: Children going into our Toddler or K2 program
Is your little one almost ready for school, but you’re not quite ready to let go just yet? This class will give you the best of both worlds! The class is structured like a preschool class. During the first two weeks, the parent/caregiver and child attend together. Next, parents stay on the sidelines. For the last two weeks, the children attend by themselves.
6 weeks, Tuesdays AND Thursdays (no class 7/4), 9:30-11:30am
$576
Facilitators: Karen Duncan and Jasmine Perris
Imagine That - children going into K3 and K4
The children will unleash their creativity as they participate in creative activities of all kinds: visual art, dramatic play, and music.
Mondays, 5 weeks (no class 6/19), 1:15-2:45 pm
$185 ($155 for JCC Members; $165 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Amy Feinberg
Brain Boosters (12-18 months)
The children will gain independence and confidence in this class as they begin to follow a school routine that is filled with learning activities, gross motor activities, and snack!
Tuesdays, 8 weeks (no class 3/28 for a YNA), 9:30-10:15am
$232 ($184 for JCC Members; $200 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
Immunization Policy
For the health, safety, and welfare of both staff and students, the Richard S. Adler Early Childhood Learning Center follows all State of Florida vaccination requirements for students entering our school. Documentation of compliance with these requirements shall be provided to the school for all students upon entry into the school. The school will monitor ongoing vaccination compliance for children 2 months to 2 years. This follows the standards and policies of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Centers for Disease Control, and the American Council on Immunization and Prevention. There are no religious exemptions to this policy. Medical exemptions will be reviewed by the director with medical consultation as necessary.
Storybook Theater (K3-K4)
Storybook Theater
Dive into fairy tales from around the world. Weekly lessons will explore diverse cultures’ fairy tales and folklore to teach relevant themes in a creative, fun, and interactive environment. Participants will engage in improv, movement, puppetry, and music activities that nurture imagination and empathy through the world of storytelling. Fairy tales include: The 3 brothers and the Golden Apple (Bulgaria), Bunbuku Chagama (Japan), and The Legend of Coqui (Puerto Rico)
Wednesdays, 9 weeks
January 11 – March 8; $225 members/$243 nonmembers
Preschool age class (3 – 5-year-old) runs 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Earthly Treasures (K3 and K4)
In this class, the children will decorate a treasure box and add items they create to it each week as they study a variety of topics from rock and minerals to dinosaurs.
Mondays, 7 weeks (No class 1/16, 2/20), 1:15-2:45pm
$259 ($217 for JCC Members; $231 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Lisa Rosen
Little Chefs
Little Chefs (18 months-3 years)
Toddlers will begin to learn about basic kitchen principles, such as pouring, mixing, and spreading. The children will enjoy being a part of the cooking process, especially when they get to eat what they make!
Thursdays, 9 weeks, 9:30-10:15am
$261 ($207 for JCC Members; $225 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
VLADIMIR OBRADOVIC
Director of Racquet Sports/Head Coach
Vladimir is a former top ranked player and a junior champion of Serbia, NCAA Division 1 player for a Championship team at the University of Florida, a professional player who competed on the ATP Tour for more than 16 years and a Davis Cup player for Serbia alongside Novak Djokovic. Vladimir graduated from the University of Florida where he played at the top of the lineup. During his collegiate career he was ranked as high as number 1, made the NCAA tournament first team and SEC tournament team, was SEC player of the week, and made Dean’s list as well as academic honor roll. He held a professional ranking at the age of 16 and throughout his career, he won 5 professional titles, competed in the biggest events in the world, and reached ATP ranking 192/368 singles and doubles. Throughout his career he competed against, and holds wins over, some of the best players in the world like Mariano Puerta (ATP 5 and French Open finalist), John Isner (ATP 8), Jiri Vesely (ATP 35), Kei Nishikori (ATP 4), Ryan Harrison, Janko Tipsarevic, Benjamin Becker, Sergeiy Stakhovsky, Dusan Lajovic and many more.
Vladimir comes from the same tennis club in Serbia that produced numerous professional players and he trained under the same developmental program as some of the greatest players in the history of tennis like Novak Djokovic. Upon Vladimir’s retirement from professional tennis, he transitioned into a new role as a coach, hitting partner, and adviser to some of the best players on tour. The list of clients he worked with includes Jelena Jankovic (WTA 1), Ana Ivanovic (WTA 1 and Grand Slam winner), Sabine Lisicki (Wimbledon Finalist), Andrea Petkovic (WTA 9), Ivo Karlovic (ATP 14), and Natalia Vikhlyantseva (WTA 54). In the past several years, Vladimir coached a number of junior players who became nationally ranked, received athletic scholarships into some of the most prestigious universities in the USA, reached the Orange Bowl Finals, and won Eddie Her. His proven training process, along with his work ethic, is being implemented into his academy in Orlando.
Vladimir is USPTA Level 1 Elite Professional, USTA Safe Play Coach, USTA ROGY and High Performance Coach and ATP/WTA Touring Coach.
Private Parenting Support Need advice? A listening ear? Some expert insight? Contact Karen Duncan at KarenD@orlandojcc.org to make a complimentary 30-minute appointment. Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership. Contact
Parenting Discussion Groups Join us for coffee and bagels and learn effective parenting techniques during scheduled discussion groups
Parenting Book Sharing Library Borrow a book from our library and learn about child development and parenting skills. Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership.
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