Membership

Highlights of our Facilities

• Fitness Center with group exercise studio
• Full-size air-conditioned gymnasium with Nathanson Basketball Court and lined pickleball courts
• Indoor heated pool, outdoor pool and zero-entry pool for new swimmers 
• Locker rooms, sauna and ADA-compliant gender-neutral bathroom/changing room
• 20-classroom Early Learning Center with infant and toddler care and 3-classroom preschool annex at Congregation Beth Israel
• Wonderscape accessible and ADA-compliant outdoor learning classroom and play space
• 70,000 square foot campus with campground featuring outdoor basketball court, rope adventure course, rock wall and deluxe gaga court
• Café with free WiFi internet access and Wilf outdoor courtyard seating
• Weinberg Pavilion available for parties, meetings, etc.
• Solar-powered building with rooftop panels 

Highlights of Our Programming

• Classes, events and activities for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, youth, tweens, teens, families, singles, couples and adults 
• Personal training, circuit training, small group training and unlimited group exercise classes
• Lap swim, American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim and aqua-fitness classes, open swim and three competitive swim teams
• Brody Family Early Learning Center infant and toddler care, full-day preschool, full-day kindergarten, partial day preschool, grown-up and me classes, after school and vacation day programs
• Camp Yachad onsite day, travel, performing arts, sports specialty and STEM camps
• Sports leagues for youth, teens and adults
• Arts and Culture programming including annual Jewish Film Festival of Central New Jersey, author programs, social events, live music and group outings 
• Berg-Lieppe Senior Adult program featuring professional speakers, entertainers and health and wellness experts four days a week as well as daily senior exercise.
• After school program for Scotch Plains and Westfield kindergarten - 7th graders
• Inclusion programming including Club Connect, an after school program for high schoolers with disabilities and Parent PASS.

Monthly Membership Types and Rates

Membership to the JCC requires an initial 12-month agreement. Membership is required for preschool, kindergarten, after school, camp and youth sports leagues. Once the initial 12-month agreement is fulfilled, membership is on a rolling basis.

Rates valid through June 30, 2026

Free 7th Grade Membership

7th graders throughout the community who are new to the JCC now get a free membership good during the academic school year (September - June).  And our children 12+ can workout in our Fitness Center so 7th graders can come with friends and enjoy all that the J has to offer! 

Contact Jodi Hotra, Membership Director, at [email protected].

Membership Policies

• All member and non-member participants coming to the JCC on a weekly basis will be issued JCC swipe cards which must be used to swipe in at each visit.
• In the event of a lost or stolen card, the Member Services Desk will issue a replacement swipe for the first lost card.  Any additional replacements will cost $5.  A photo ID is required for any replacements.
• All children under the age of 12 must  have adult supervision while in the facility.
• Children up to 5 years of age are allowed in the locker rooms with either parent.
• Children 6-11 years of age are allowed in the gender neutral bathroom at the parent/caregiver’s discretion. The JCC reserves the right to require parent supervision on an individual basis.
• A gender neutral bathroom is located in the locker room hallways and is available for parents who wish to change their children.
• EATING IS PROHIBITED IN LOCKER ROOMS. PLEASE HELP US KEEP OUR LOCKER ROOMS CLEAN!
• The JCC is not responsible for lost or stolen articles in the locker rooms, fitness center, gym, pool, etc. Please bring a lock (or you can purchase one at the front desk) for daily usage. Locks must be removed after each use to allow other members to use the lockers, except for those with reserved lockers.
• Lockers are available for longer term rental – please see the Member Services Desk for details.  

• Towel service is available for $2.50 per towel per usage. A towel service package is available for $240 annually for unlimited usage throughout the year. 

Membership Cancellation Policy

• Membership is required to enroll in Early Childhood, Kindergarten, Camp, After School and Barracudas Swim Team programs.
• Once the initial 12-month agreement is fulfilled, membership is on a monthly basis with the exception of Youth/Teen membership.  Youth/Teen membership is on a monthly basis upon initial sign-up and does not require a 12-month commitment.
• To initiate the cancellation process, log into your JCC account through the JCC website by clicking here. All approved cancellation requests made after the 1^st of the month will go into effect the following month.
• If you are currently enrolled in a program, your membership must remain active until the program is complete.

•  Monthly payment drafts will continue until notification of the cancellation is approved.

• Please contact Jodi Hotra at [email protected] for Membership questions.

Payment and Refund Policies

Credit Card Transaction Service Fee

Effective December 1, 2024 all credit card transactions* made to the JCC through your JCC account will automatically include a 2.7% service fee. This amount does not exceed the expense the JCC incurs to process these transactions. This service fee will apply to credit card transactions only. This fee cannot be waived and is non-refundable. In order to avoid the service fee, payment can be made by EFT, debit card, check or cash. If switching to EFT, our system allows you to securely enter your protected bank account information. Our staff can delete payment methods, but never have access to your account details.

Illustrated directions on how to change your payment method can be found here.

Refund Policy

Non-Tuition Based Programs

• All refunds will be in the form of a system credit.
• System credits can be used for any outstanding balance, future purchase, or donation and are valid for 2 years from the date of issue.
• Full system credit will only be given when requested at least 7 days prior to a program start date. After that date credits may be issued for extenuating circumstances only and will be prorated based on the number of classes attended if applicable.
• Requests made between day 7 and the program start date will incur a $25.00 administrative fee, if the program costs is less than $25 no refund will be issued.
• No credits are given for missed classes. However, as a Community Center we recognize unusual circumstances arise and may be accommodated.
• The JCC reserves the right to cancel programs. For programs cancelled by the JCC system credits will be issued, no request is necessary.

Early Childhood

• A non-refundable deposit of one month’s tuition per enrolled student is required at the time of registration. This deposit will be applied to the last month of the program.
• If a family decides to disenroll their child the family is responsible for the deposit and tuition balance until their spot is filled. A refund of unused tuition will occur only when a child has disenrolled because the JCC has determined that the disenrollment is necessary.
• Any absence due to illness will not be eligible for a refund or credit, except in extreme cases at the discretion of the Early Childhood Director.

Camp

• The deposit plus any additional camp payments made are fully refundable through March 3, 2025.
• If you paid by credit card the credit card fee is not refundable.
• There are no refunds or credits after March 3, 2025.
• Changes in reducing weeks or programs made between March 4, 2025 and June 1, 2025 will incur a $250 fee per camper.
• Internal program changes made after June 1, 2025 will incur a $100 administrative fee per camper.
• Camp fees must be paid in full for the 2025 season by May 5, 2025. Defaulting on a payment plan will result in loss of discounted pricing.
• Requests for refunds or credits for dropped weeks after camp begins will not be honored.
• Any absence due to illness will not be eligible for a refund or credit and will not be able to be made up, except in extreme cases at the discretion of the Camp Director.

Guest Policy

We welcome all guests to the JCC with an accompanying member.  However, before using our facility, all guests need to create a JCC account to sign the required JCC waiver.  As a convenience, any guest can create a non-member JCC account prior to coming to the JCC.  To create a JCC account, click here, scroll down and choose the non-member option.  You can also complete this process at the JCC on the lobby kiosk.

• Guests are permitted five (5) paid visits or one (1) 2-week guest pass. (No additional paid visits permitted or passes re-issued when this limit has been met.)

• Paid guest visits are $15/each (18+) or $10/each (17 & under) or $30 family.

• Guest(s) must be accompanied by a JCC member.

• JCC members are limited to bringing two (2) guests or one (1) family, per visit, unless prior written arrangements have been made with JCC management.

• Guest(s) must present photo ID and sign a Guest Participation Waiver form. 

• Minors (17 and younger) need to create a non-member account and have the electronic waiver signed prior to coming to the facility.

Accessing the JCC

All building exit and entry must be through the main entrance. No other access will be allowed without proper authorization. Doors are alarmed. All members must swipe in to access the front doors and must swipe again at the front desk so that they are registered as being present in the building.

Non-members will need to present their driver’s license to run through our Raptor software that screens the national and local sex offender registries. Anyone who is discovered to be on a sex offender registry will be barred from the JCC. This includes, but is not limited to, membership, program participation, facility access and volunteer and employment opportunities.  Non-members will be issued a visitor pass which must be worn at all times.

For non-JCC programs running at the JCC, a roster of participants must be provided in advance to assist our Member Services staff in welcoming arrivals. 

All building exit or entry must be through the main entrance.  No other access will be allowed without proper authorization.  Doors are alarmed.

Building Safety

At the JCC, we constantly strive to build and maintain a “culture of safety.” One of the ways we do that is to make sure that our staff is educated and trained in best practices, drills, and important policies.

Drills

We regularly practice safety drills to ensure that our staff and members know what to do in the event of an emergency. We take these drills very seriously while also making every effort to help our members and Early Childhood students feel calm and protected. Please listen to staff and follow directions during these procedures, as they are our best defense against a dangerous situation.

Accessing the JCC

All building exit and entry must be through the main entrance. No other access will be allowed without proper authorization. Doors are alarmed. All members must swipe in to access the front doors and must swipe again at the front desk so that they are registered as being present in the building.

Non-members will need to present their driver’s license to run through our Raptor software that screens the national and local sex offender registries. Anyone who is discovered to be on a sex offender registry will be barred from the JCC. This includes, but is not limited to, membership, program participation, facility access and volunteer and employment opportunities.  Non-members will be issued a visitor pass which must be worn at all times.

For non-JCC programs running at the JCC, a roster of participants must be provided in advance to assist our Member Services staff in welcoming arrivals. 

Safety Reminders

• See something; say something to a JCC staff member, especially if you see something that looks suspicious.
• Supervise your children at all times when in the JCC and on the property.
• Drive SLOWLY in the JCC parking lot and be mindful of leaves, ice and snow.
• Please do not stop your car for long periods at the walkway entrance to the JCC and courtyard; this blocks the flow of traffic within the parking lot.
• Please park in legal, marked spots only. Do not park in handicap spots unless you have the proper credentials, this includes unloading or receiving passengers.
• Handicap spots are available for individuals with the proper credentials in the main parking lot near the entrance and on the exit drive near the Weinberg doors.

Statement of Accommodation

The JCC of Central NJ is committed to accessibility and inclusion.  To request accommodations, please email [email protected] at least two weeks prior to an event.