Children's Programs

Beyond the Bell

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Beyond the Bell 2026–2027
Registration Now Open! 

Logo for Beyond the Bell, the Mandel JCC afterschool program, featuring colorful text and a yellow bell icon inside a green circle.

Picking Up From the Following Schools

  • Beacon Cove Intermediate School
  • Franklin Academy
  • Jerry Thomas Elementary School*
  • Lighthouse Elementary School
  • Limestone Creek Elementary School*
  • Marsh Pointe Elementary School
  • Meyer Prep (Students are escorted to the JCC at 3:30 pm)
  • Timber Trace Elementary School

*Jerry Thomas Elementary& Limestone Creek Elementary require
a combined minimum of 24 students tooffer transportation.

What is Beyond the Bell?

Kindergarten - Grade 5
Monday - Friday
After School - 6:00 pm

Beyond the Bell , the Mandel JCC Afterschool Program, offers your child a variety of social, recreational, cultural and fun activities in a safe and nurturing environment. We believe your children should have access to:

  • Features not found in other programs with highly trained staff
  • Time for intellectual and academic pursuits, offering homework help and special interest activities that expand upon school activities
  • A program that builds self-confidence in children by helping them to expand their abilities and discover how their actions impact their relationships with others
  • A community that is open to all and proudly guided by Jewish values
  • Daily snacks

What Makes Beyond the Bell Special?

  • Secure campus & low staff-to-child ratios
  • Caring, highly trained staff
  • Nurturing, welcoming environment
  • Designated homework time
  • Daily snack included
  • Air-conditioned double gym & turf field
  • Special activities: Swim, Judaica, Special Events, Bounce House fun & More!
  • Multi-Sport Track for high-energy kids
  • Builds confidence, independence & positive relationships

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Multi-Sports Track Add-On

Grades 1 - 5
Monday - Friday
2:00 - 6:00 pm

Are you searching for a fun and engaging way for your child to spend their afternoons? Look no further than the Multi-Sport afterschool track at the Mandel JCC, offered through Beyond the Bell! Our program provides a range of sports for kids to participate in, including basketball, soccer, flag football, and more, enabling them to develop their skills and grow their confidence. Geared towards kids who thrive on high-energy activities and love a sports-packed schedule, our Multi-Sport afterschool track is the perfect opportunity for your child to stay active, make new friends, and have a great time! Must be registered for Beyond the Bell to be eligible for the sports group.

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Enrichment Classes

Grades Pre-K - 5

Don’t have time to run all over town after school? We’ve got you.

At the JCC, everything your child needs, learning, creativity, movement, and fun, is all in one place. No extra stops, no added stress, just a seamless after school experience designed for busy families.

Explore Our Enrichment Classes
Enhance your child’s afternoons with engaging, on-site programs that make after school the best part of their day!

  • Martial Arts
  • Cooking
  • Dance
  • And more!
Explore Enrichment Classes

Sample Activity Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 - 3:00 pm Arrival / Snack
3:00 - 3:30 pm Homework Homework Homework Homework Field Games
3:35 - 4:05 pm Bounce House Swim Dance Science Fun Friday
4:10 - 4:40 pm Nature Preserve & Scooters Gaga Sababa Ninja Warrior Shabbat
4:45 - 5:15 pm Tennis Art Gym Games Blue Blocks Meyer Playground
5:20 - 5:50 pm Group Games Sports Creation Station Sidewalk Chalk Video Games
5:50 - 6:00 pm Clean Up / Dismissal

Sample Multi-Sport Activity Schedule

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
2:00 - 3:00 pm Arrival / Snack
3:00 - 3:30 pm Homework Homework Homework Homework Fun Friday
3:35 - 4:05 pm Basketball Capture the Flag Soccer Swim Ultimate Frisbee
4:10 - 4:40 pm Ninja Warrior Wall Ball Floor Hockey Flag Football Shabbat
4:45 - 5:15 pm Pickleball Tennis Baseball Nature Preserve & Scooters Kickball Field Games
5:20 - 5:50 pm Wiffle Ball Bounce House Dodgeball Competition Video Games Knock Out
5:50 - 6:00 pm Clean Up / Dismissal

Tuition

With Transportation
$400.00
Without Transportation
$340.00

Register by May 12, 2026 and save $25 per month!

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Terms and Conditions

Registration Fee $90.00
Non-refundable deposit $150

  • All families are required to pay a non-refundable registration fee per participant, along with a non-refundable deposit per participant which will be applied to the first month’s payment.

Scholarships for Beyond the Bell now avalible, click here!

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Financial Agreement and Waiver 2026-2027