The J - St. Louis

Were your kiddos a little nervous about joining their friends in the pool this summer? Maybe you're planning a float trip but are nervous about your little one falling in. Don't let the water scare your family away—join the J's Splash Academy Swim School to build your child’s swimming confidence! Whether you sign up for private lessons or are ready to jump in with our group fishy levels, we have the swim instructor for you. Sign up now at jccstl.com/splashacademy!

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It's our final week of day camps in Chesterfield! We had so much fun with all of you this summer and we can't wait to do it again next year. There is one more week of fun in Creve Coeur, so we will be back next week to round out the summer with the best activities ever!

We are so proud of our Jewish teenage athletes who represented St. Louis in the in Kansas City and Toronto this week! Here are the medal counts:

🏅Swimming Individuals, Girls: 1 Gold, 3 Silvers, and 1 Bronze
🏅Swimming Individuals, Boys: 2 Silvers, and 1 Bronze
🏅15U Baseball, Mixed: Gold
🏅17U Baseball, Mixed: Bronze
🏅17U Basketball, Boys: Gold
🏅17U Hockey, Girls: Gold

Be sure to check out some of our photo highlights!

Swing for the fences with J Baseball this August! Join us at the Staenberg Family Complex for a world series of baseball programs led by Coach Jamie Swanner. Introduce your little ones to the basics and then develop their skills in a fun, supportive setting. Check out the details and sign up at jccstl.com/youthbaseball.

Looking for a simple way to boost your workouts? Try adding a quick burst on the rowing machine between your strength training exercises.

If you want a fun challenge, try a 4-Minute Tabata Row:
- Row hard for 20 seconds
- Recover for 10 seconds
- Repeat the cycle 8 times
It's a fast, effective way to increase your fitness without spending extra time in the gym!

Book lovers, collectors, and avid readers all anticipate the J’s semi-annual Used Book Sale, coming up on August 23-27, 2026! Choose from thousands of titles in all genres and formats, including sets of multiples (perfect for book clubs), as well as vinyl, DVDs, and audiobooks. Check out the details at jccstl.com/booksale!

It's the last splash! Take advantage of the J's incredible pools and fitness facilities with this hot summer deal before school starts again. Join today at jccstl.com/join-now!

We had so much fun this week at J Day Camps! With only a couple of weeks left for the summer, we are packing as much fun as possible into our final days together, even if it is rainy!