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, 8 weeks (No class 11/22), 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
$232 ($184 for JCC Members; $200 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.
They say it takes a village to raise a child so look no further because we want to be just that…your village. Welcome!
Shayna’s Village is your parenting resource, social group, class destination for engagement and support. We are here to help every parent navigate parenthood one moment at a time with expertise, joy and community care.
Session Two – January 6 – March 10, 2023 – 9 weeks
Registration opens December 12th!
We Are Your Parenting Ally!
We are available to help families going through a challenge and will happily have a conversation with them to guide them and brainstorm solutions.
Why our families love Shayna’s Village
– A small, safe environment for your children to grow and you to find support and connections – Access to parenting ally, Karen Duncan – An amazing introduction to your JCC journey – Development of lifelong friendships
Together Time
Vaccination for adults is required. Masks are optional for all adults and children ages 2 and up.
Vaccination for adults is required. Masks are optional for all adults and children ages 2 and up.
All activities require either an annual Village Pass or JCC membership. A time each week for you to spend with your little ones, enjoying activities at no cost.
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 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.
Meet Our Parenting Guru
Karen Duncan
Program Director
Rock Star Academy Private Guitar Lessons
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.
Contact Ron at 407-792-9337 for fees and scheduling.
Keyboard Kids (K3 and K4)
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, 8 weeks (No class 11/25) 1:00-2:30pm
$296 ($248 for JCC Members, $264 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Cathy Cotter
Guitar Stars (K3 and K4)
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, 8 weeks, (No class 11/24) 1:00-2:30pm
$296 ($248 for JCC Members, $264 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Ron Duncan
In the Lab (K3 and K4)
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.
Wednesdays, 7 weeks (No class 10/26, 11/23), 1:00-2:30pm
$259 ($217 for JCC Members; $231 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Amy Feinberg
All Around the Village (K3 and K4)
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 Naturists (K3 and K4)
In this class, the children will reap all the benefits of spending quality time in the great outdoors. 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 10/17, 11/21), 1:00-2:30pm
$259 ($217 for JCC Members; $231 with Village Pass)
Facilitator: Lisa Rosen
Musical Shabbat
Musical Shabbat 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)
11:15-11:45am
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Snack Date
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
Stories & Snuggles
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)
10:30-11:00am
Free with Annual Village Pass or JCC membership
Ooh Goo & You
Ooh Goo and You (18 months-3 years)
In this innovative toddler science class, you and your child will have a blast learning very basic science concepts while setting up age-appropriate science experiments and discovering how the world works through fun, multi-sensory activities.
Thursdays, 8 weeks (No class 11/24), 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
$232 ($184 for JCC Members; $200 with Village Pass)
GO Baby!
Go, Baby! (Mobile babies-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, 8 weeks (No class 11/22), 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Karen Duncan
$232 ($184 for JCC Members; $200 with Village Pass)
Tummy Time
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 10/17, 11/21), 9:30-10:15am
Facilitator: Lesley Podberesky
$203 ($161 for JCC Members; $175 with Village Pass)
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 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.
Program Search
