JCC Indianapolis

08/25/2025

👉EXTENDED POOL HOURS UPDATE👈
Please note: Our extended pool hours (through Friday, Sept. 5) are available for full-time monthly JCC members only. Seasonal summer memberships officially conclude on Labor Day.

If you’ve enjoyed the pool with a summer pass, we’d love to keep you connected to the JCC community all year long! Consider joining as a full-time member and enjoy access to fitness, aquatics, arts, events, and so much more — all year round.

🏊‍♀️ Extended Schedule for full-time members:

Rivercise: 8:00–10:00 AM daily
Outdoor Lap Pool: 6:00 AM–7:30 PM (Mon–Thu)
Friday, 9/5: 6:00 AM–5:30 PM

✨ Soak up the last rays of summer with us, and keep the JCC experience going all year long!

08/25/2025

🐾💦 Doggie Dip Days at the JCC! 💦🐾

Let your pooch be one of the last to swim in our outdoor pools for the season!

📅 Dates & Times:

Sun, Sept 7 | 12:30–2:30 PM → All dogs welcome
Fri, Sept 12 | 5–6 PM → Small dogs only (25 lbs & under)
Sun, Sept 14 | 12:30–1:30 PM → Small dogs only (25 lbs & under)
1:30–3:30 PM → All dogs welcome

💲 Cost: $15 for the first dog | $10 for the second
👉 Anyone can register the day of — no member discount.
👉 No need to pre-register, just bring cash or card the day of.
👉 Enter through the softball field gates (not the front desk).

📋 Some rules to swim by:

-Each dog must have been registered and paid for before gaining entry into the facility. The owner/handler must be at least 18 years of age.

-All dogs are required to be up to date on their vaccinations.

-No leashes on while in the pool.

-If your dog maintains an aggressive demeanor, you and your dog will be asked to leave the event without a refund.

-Owners must appropriately dispose of their dog's f***l matter in designated areas that are provided. Be courteous to other guests and clean up your dog's accidents.

-Please help your dog into and out of the pool. Lifeguards will be on hand if you or they need assistance.

-Humans are only allowed in the pool to assist in getting dogs in/out or to play with their dogs. NO Free Swim, Laps, or Walking.

🐶✨ Don’t miss this chance for your pup to splash, play, and wag their way into fall!

Register Here https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5187/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=&program_id=TMP28237&expanded=categories%2Clocations&coming_soon=False&category_ids=TAG10341&all_categories=false&location_ids=B558&all_locations=false&date_ranges%5B0%5D.start=&date_ranges%5B0%5D.end=&birth_dates=

08/24/2025

☀️ More Summer, More Splash! ☀️

Good news, JCC members — we’re keeping the summer vibes going a little longer! Instead of closing on Labor Day (9/1), our outdoor pool season is extended through Friday, 9/5.

🏊‍♀️ Extended Schedule:

Rivercise: 8:00–10:00 AM daily
Outdoor Lap Pool: 6:00 AM–7:30 PM (Mon–Thu)
Friday, 9/5: 6:00 AM–5:30 PM

Soak up the last rays of summer and make a splash while you still can! 🌊✨

08/22/2025

Immediate Openings in JCC Aquatics Programs!

From babies taking their first splash to adults looking for fitness, therapy, or advanced swim training, we’ve got a class for you! Our nationally recognized Starfish Swimming lessons and wide range of adult aquatics programs are designed for all ages and abilities.

Don’t wait, jump in today!

👉 Visit our Schedules page to see times and sign up.

Aquatics are deeply rooted in Jewish values at the JCC Indianapolis. Register for classes online or call (317) 251-9467. All are welcome!

08/21/2025

Join us for the opening of Faces, Places and Other Spaces featuring the artwork of Marianne Glick!
📅 Tuesday, Sept. 9 | 5:30–7 PM
📍 JCC Indianapolis

Enjoy an evening of creativity, refreshments, and community as we celebrate this stunning new exhibit. Free and open to all don’t miss it!

Register for free here ​http://bit.ly/4lAO3gY

08/21/2025

Today we celebrated our fearless leader Sam’s birthday the JCC way, with a slightly out of tune (but very enthusiastic!) rendition of Happy Birthday and some cupcakes that perfectly honored Sam’s well-known affinity for geese.

08/20/2025

Stay active and social this season with Adult Tennis Lessons! Fall and Winter registrations are now open, the perfect way to enjoy the court, connect with others, and build your skills. Whether you’re brand new or brushing up your game, our lessons are fun, engaging, and open to all levels. Register here https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5187/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=tennis+lessons

08/19/2025

🌍 An Afternoon with a Refugee Neighbor
📅 Sunday, August 24, 2025 | 2:00 PM
📍 Here! Jewish Community Center, 6701 Hoover Rd, Indianapolis (Enter through Door 5)

Step into powerful stories of resilience and transformation from refugee neighbors who now call Indiana home. Hear from:
✨ Ally Ntumba (RDC)
✨ Dina Belinsky (Russia)
✨ Najia Sherzad Hoshmand (Afghanistan)
✨ Ivannay Davila (Venezuela)
✨ Priya Gangwani (India)

🎤 Moderated by Kristin Clements-Effner, MSW, LSW – Executive Director, Coalition for Our Immigrant Neighbors.

👣 Walk in a refugee’s shoes. Leave transformed.

🎟️ FREE tickets are available now! Reserve yours today through Eventbrite 👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/afternoon-with-our-refugee-and-immigrant-neighbor-panel-discussion-tickets-1442297593929

08/18/2025

School’s back in session and so is the J! 🎒📚 From arts & music classes to swim lessons, we’ve got plenty to keep kids learning, growing, and having fun this fall. Explore what’s happening jccindy.org

08/18/2025

On Saturday, a medical emergency occurred at the Eskenazi Waterpark. Thanks to the quick response, skill, and professionalism of our JCC lifeguard team, the situation was brought under control and had a positive outcome.

We are deeply grateful for their training and dedication, as well as the leadership and support of our Director of Aquatics, Sam Webb, whose guidance ensures our team is always prepared to respond in critical moments.

Because of their actions, a life-threatening situation was met with calm, expertise, and care.

08/17/2025

⚽ Youth Soccer Sign-Ups Are Open!

Youth Soccer is back at the J! Our league is the perfect place for kids to learn the basics of the game in a fun, supportive environment. We focus on skill-building, teamwork, and getting kids moving — all while making new friends and having a blast. https://operations.daxko.com/Online/5187/ProgramsV2/Search.mvc?keywords=soccer&program_id=TMP16992&expanded=categories,locations&coming_soon=False&all_categories=false&location_ids=B558&all_locations=false&date_ranges[0].start=&date_ranges[0].end=&birth_dates=

08/16/2025

Gymboree at the JCC – Still time to sign up!
Join us for our first 8-week session, Sundays, Aug. 17–Oct. 5 in the Mordoh Fitness Center (Room E10).

Class Schedule:

Family Music (ages 6 mo–6 yrs): 9:00–9:45 am – Musical fun for kids and their grown-ups. https://www.care.com/connect/gymboreeplaymusiccarmel1/dashboard/invites/To3j8QZWKWKpQPXVC1p59c2o

Drop-Off Music (ages 3–6): 9:45–10:30 am – Kids explore music while you enjoy JCC time. https://www.care.com/connect/gymboreeplaymusiccarmel1/dashboard/invites/9nfD49Dcwei4XR5JccTj5RkV

Drop-Off Art (ages 3–6): 10:30–11:15 am – Creative art projects for little artists. https://www.care.com/connect/gymboreeplaymusiccarmel1/dashboard/invites/dfLsGtskE5zwKS5QRgPyPsg9

Family Art (ages 18 mo–6 yrs): 11:30 am–12:15 pm – Bond over hands-on art activities. https://www.care.com/connect/gymboreeplaymusiccarmel1/dashboard/invites/ih5BNRzCh4hMYtraCDfJyccB

No JCC or Gymboree membership required! For drop-off classes, caregivers must remain on site.

📞 Call 317-574-9626 or ✉️ email [email protected] to register.