DonateRegisterTake a Tour Programs & Locations Support JCYS About JCYS Family Centers foster a love of learning while helping children develop social and emotional skills in a nurturing environment. Our play-based curriculum delivers age-appropriate lessons in math, science, and literacy, while encouraging creativity and individual expression. JCYS offers early childhood education, summer camps, and specialty programs year-round to serve children age 6 weeks through 13 years. About Us Program Highlights Academic Foundations If there’s one thing children are good at, it’s asking “why.” At JCYS, every “why” is an opportunity to practice counting, learn a new letter, or find a country on the map. Children’s natural curiosity and playfulness guide our curriculum. Our teachers encourage children to ask questions and explore their interests while building reading skills, comfort with words, and a foundation in math and science. Jewish Culture & Engagement Families of every faith are welcome at JCYS. Children at our family centers learn about Jewish traditions and values through inclusive classroom and family celebrations like enjoying Challah bread every Friday to celebrate Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath) or participating in classroom tzedakah (charitable giving) projects. Physical Development At JCYS, children run, jump, bounce, climb, dance, and crawl through indoor and outdoor play spaces. Our experienced teachers encourage active play during the school day to build children’s strength, stamina, and gross motor skills. Social and Emotional Skills Children at JCYS learn to share with peers, manage conflict, solve problems independently, and take on age-appropriate challenges. Through group play and classroom activities, children make friends and build social-emotional skills for success inside and outside of the classroom. Buffalo Grove Highland Park Lincoln Square Ravenswood Wicker Park JCYS: Jewish Council for Youth Services 6 hours ago Today, on the 2nd day of Hanukkah, JCYS is joining the #GivingTuesday movement. Help us bring light to JCYS families who need us most. Make your gift at bit.ly/jcysgivingtues Photo View on Facebook · Share JCYS: Jewish Council for Youth Services 17 hours ago Tomorrow, JCYS will join the #GivingTuesday movement. Your support will bring light to families who depend on scholarships to send their children to JCYS each year. Can’t wait until tomorrow? Give early at bit.ly/jcysgivingtues Photo View on Facebook · Share JCYS: Jewish Council for Youth Services updated their cover photo. 1 day ago JCYS: Jewish Council for Youth Services's cover photo Photo View on Facebook · Share Support JCYS Become part of the JCYS Family Central Office 150 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 640 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone: 312-726-8891 Fax: 312-726-7920 Email: info@jcys.org Newsroom Start a career with Jewish Council for Youth Services Contact JCYS Terms of Use © 2021 Jewish Council for Youth Services. Web Design by The Ocean Agency. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. Please review our Privacy Policy for an explanation of how we protect and manage your submitted data.I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO THE TERMS OF SERVICE.NOPRIVACY POLICY Bring Light to the JCYS Community on #GivingTuesday Join JCYS today as we come together as a community for #GivingTuesday, a National Day of Giving. Your gift ensures the children, families, and teachers that need us most, have the support they need. JCYS's 115-year legacy has been made possible thanks to the supporters like YOU. Make my gift