Athletics - Heilicher Jewish Day School

Heilicher Athletics

After-school sports and athletic teams are the best way to stay active and show your Heilicher spirit. Choose one sport or several to build athletic skills, self-confidence, teamwork, and leadership. Click the orange button to register. Go, Lions!

After-School Activities/Athletics Registration Guidelines 2023-2024

Registration for After-School Activities and Athletics is first come, first served. Registration for fall extracurriculars opens August 10 and closes August 29 or when the class fills up, whichever comes first. Waiting lists will be generated for families who express interest after offerings hit their registration maximum. If we have fewer than the minimum number of registrants, we may need to cancel a class and will inform families a week in advance. Full payment for each class is required upon registration. If your student is in need of care following their after-school activity or athletic programming, you may register for HaBonim. There will be no after-school programming on early dismissal or no school dates.

K-8 Swim Lessons

K-8 SWIM LESSONS at the JCC

ENROLL EVERY TWO MONTHS
MONDAYS or WEDNESDAYS, 4-4:30 p.m.

Stingray Class
Stingray Class is the first level in the youth swim lesson program and is for children to build confidence and learn basic water safety skills through fun and games. Graduates will be able to kick on their front and back 25 yards, jump in the water and recover safely, elementary backstroke, front crawl for 25 yards, tread water, and swim underwater for 10 seconds or more.

Otter Class
Otter Class is the second level in the youth swim lesson program and introduces all four competitive strokes. Graduates will be able to swim 15 yards of freestyle with side breathing, backstroke, breaststroke kick, and dolphin kick.

Dolphins Class
Dolphins Class is the third level in the youth swim lesson program. Students will learn all strokes and treading water. Graduates will be able to swim 25 yards of freestyle and backstroke, as well as 15 yards of butterfly and breaststroke.

Swimming is offered through the JCC. Email Laina Green if you have any questions.

K-8 Swim Team

K-8 SWIM TEAM at the JCC

ENROLL MONTHLY
TUESDAYS 4-5 p.m. and/or THURSDAYS dry land 4-4:30 p.m. and pool 4:40-5:40 p.m.

Swim team coaches prepare multifaceted season training plans to cultivate each swimmer to reach their full athletic potential. It offers children fun and motivation aerobic workouts focusing on stroke technique, endurance, strength, and general fitness. The Swim Club is open to children who can swim 25 yards of freestyle with side breathing and 25 yards of backstroke and demonstrate the breaststroke kick and dolphin kick. All swimmers will review the basic components of competitive swimming strokes, starts, turns, and training tactics.

Swimming is offered through the JCC. Email Laina Green for information on how to register.

Fall 2023 Athletics

3-5 Girls on the Run

3-5 GIRLS ON THE RUN

SEPTEMBER 12-NOVEMBER 12, 2023
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 3:50 - 5:20 p.m.
*No class on October 17 and 18

Girls on the Run encourages girls to gain a better understanding of who they are and what's important to them. With emphasis on teamwork and healthy relationships, this program demonstrates how girls can have a positive impact on the world through a community impact project. Physical activity is woven into the program to inspire an appreciation for fitness and healthy habits. The girls also learn life skills, including treating others with care, practicing gratitude, and managing emotions. The session concludes with a celebratory, noncompetitive 5K event on November 11 and 12.

Price: $200

K-2 Multi-Sport

K-2 MULTI-SPORT with AKA Sport

SEPTEMBER 7-NOVEMBER 16, 2023
THURSDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No class on October 19

Get ready for an action-packed sports extravaganza with AKA Sport's Multi-Sport Field Games on the Heilicher field. Students will have an exhilarating experience with a new sport each day, including soccer, football, floor hockey, and more! With every sessions is the chance to run, jump, and have a blast while honing teamwork skills and sportsmanship. Join for this exciting adventure filled with fun and games, where each day brings a new sport to conquer. Let's play, learn, and triumph over new sports challenges.

Price: $225
Minimum: 8 students
Maximum: 20 students

3-5 Soccer

3-5 SOCCER with AKA Sport

SEPTEMBER 11-NOVEMBER 20, 2023
MONDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No soccer on September 25 and November 6

Join AKA Sport for an unforgettable soccer experience on Heilicher's field. Whether you're a seasoned player or just starting out, the exciting program is designed to enhance your skills and ignite your passion for the game. Get ready to dribble, pass, and score as our expert coaches guide you through dynamic drills and exhilarating matches. With a focus on teamwork, technique, and strategy, you'll develop both as an individual player and as part of a winning team.

Price: $225
Minimum: 8 students
Maximum: 20 students

6-8 Soccer

6-8 SOCCER LEAGUE with South Side Youth Organization

SEPTEMBER 5-OCTOBER 26, 2023
TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No soccer on October 17 and 19

Former Athletic Director Hector Sztainer is returning as head soccer coach this fall. He is excited to get back to working with many of his former student athletes!

The 6-8 Heilicher Lions soccer team is part of the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO). Students will develop skills through drills and scrimmages in preparation for intra-league games. Both practices and games will be on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Price: $250
Minimum: 12 students
Maximum: 18 students

K-5 Tennis

K-5 TENNIS with Twin City Tennis Camps

SEPTEMBER 5-NOVEMBER 20, 2023
MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, and/or THURSDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No tennis on September 25; October 17, 18, and 19; and November 6

Twin Cities Tennis Camps has an incredibly committed and highly qualified team of tennis professionals and educators dedicated to your family's interest in tennis. TCTC's professional coaching and assistant staff is committed to inspiring self-discipline, accountability, and a life-long love of tennis through the core values of social connection, health and fitness, teamwork, excellence, nurturing, fun, integrity, and sportsmanship.

Price:
One day a week: $250
Two days a week: $500
Three or four days a week: $700

Winter 2023-2024 Athletics

5-6 Basketball

5-6 BASKETBALL

NOVEMBER 8, 2023-FEBRUARY 7, 2024
MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No basketball on November 22, December 25 and 27, and January 1, 3, and 15

The 5-6 Heilicher Lions basketball team is a great way to get some exercise and build character after school. Students will spend practice times improving their skills and demonstrate them during games. Both practices and games will fall on Mondays and Wednesdays. The 5-6 basketball team is part of the League of Independent School Teams (LIST).

Price: $250
Minimum: 8 students
Maximum: 16 students

7-8 Boys Basketball

7-8 BOYS BASKETBALL

NOVEMBER 7, 2023-FEBRUARY 8, 2024
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No basketball on November 21 and 23, December 26 and 28, and January 2 and 4

The boys 7-8 Heilicher Lions basketball team works through drills, strategy, and game play to develop strength of mind and body. Both practices and games will fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The 7-8 boys basketball team is part of the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO).

Price: $250
Minimum: 8 students
Maximum: 13 student

7-8 Girls Basketball

7-8 GIRLS BASKETBALL

NOVEMBER 7, 2023-FEBRUARY 8, 2024
TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No basketball on November 21 and 23, December 26 and 28, and January 2 and 4

The girls 7-8 Heilicher Lions basketball team works through drills, strategy, and game play to develop strength of mind and body. Both practices and games will fall on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The 7-8 girls basketball team is part of the South Side Youth Organization (SSYO).

Price: $250
Minimum: 8 students
Maximum: 13 students

K-2 SportsPlay

K-2 SPORTSPLAY with Kidokinetics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023-MARCH 7, 2024
THURSDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No class on December 28, January 4, and February 22

Kidokinetics empowers kids of all ages to play confidently by providing a fun introduction to sports through physical education programming offered at local centers, schools, parks, and more. Each class has the F.U.N. factor: fundamental, understandable, and noncompetitive.

Price: $225
Minimum: 8 students
Maximum: 40 students

3-4 SportsPlay

3-4 SPORTSPLAY with Kidokinetics

NOVEMBER 27, 2023-MARCH 11, 2024
MONDAYS, 3:50-5:20 p.m.
*No class on December 25, January 1 and 15, and February 19

After-School Activities/Athletics Refund Policy 2023-2024

Refunds requested at least one week prior to class start date will be granted minus a $50 non-refundable administrative fee. There will be no refunds after that point. All refund requests must be made via email to the After-School Activities Coordinator.

For any questions, comments, or concerns: email After-School Activities Coordinator Jeremy Savran.