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General Information

Hours of Operation

Open Activities End Close
Sunday 7:00AM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM
Monday 5:30AM pool 6:00AM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM
Tuesday 5:30AM pool 6:00AM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM
Wednesday 5:30AM pool 6:00AM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM
Thursday 5:30AM pool 6:00AM 9:30 PM 10:00 PM
Friday 5:30AM pool 6:00AM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM
Saturday 1:00PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM

Transportation
The Center, located on Worcester's beautiful West Side, is easily accessible by car or bus. Worcester Regional Transit Authority buses stop daily at our front door.

Babysitting
The JCC offers babysitting services for members who are participating in JCC activities. Mon. - Fri., 8:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and Mon.-Thurs. 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fee: $4/hour per child.

Guest Policy
We encourage members to introduce their friends and family to the JCC. You may bring guests under the following guidelines:

  • Members must accompany guests at every visit.
  • Worcester County residents may be guests of JCC members twice during the program year (Sept. 1 - Aug. 31).
  • Members must register guests at the lobby kiosk and purchase guest passes for $10. Saturday guest passes must be purchased during the week prior to use. (No business will be transacted on Saturdays). A weekly pass (7 consecutive days) for out-of-town guests is available for $25.
  • All guests must follow JCC policies and procedures.

Financial Aid
Scholarship assistance is available for membership, day camp, preschool, and after school care on a limited basis. To apply, visit the kiosk or call Jessica Boynton x 276 for further information.

Supervision of Children
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult or in a supervised activity at all times. For a copy of our complete policy, please stop at the kiosk.

Inclement Weather
JCC programs and classes may be delayed or canceled because of inclement weather. To receive updated information about schedule changes, call our snow/pool line number 508-756-7135 after 5:30 a.m.

Refund/ Payment Policy
Membership fees are nontransferable and non refundable.

Membership fees are for 12 months and cannot be prorated for any reason.

Membership fees must be paid in full in advance, or members may elect to pay in four consecutive equal monthly payments starting with the first month of the membership renewal. A transaction fee of $2, per transaction, will be charged for payment plans. All payment plans are by EFT or credit card only, no checks.

Refunds or credits for programs shall be allowed, less a $25 administrative fee, for all cancellations by participant, if notice of cancellation is received by the Center office before the starting date of the program or unless otherwise specified. No refunds of Early Childhood, Camp, and After School Special deposits. See camp brochure for camp payment policies.

Full refunds or credits to account shall be made in the event an activity is cancelled by the Center due to insufficient registration.

No credit or refund shall apply if participant withdraws after the starting date of the program.

There will be a $30 charge for any returned checks.

No transactions will be conducted on Saturdays/Shabbat.

Prices subject to change without a notice. We reserve the right to correct typographical errors.

Holiday Schedule - 2008/2009
Jewish Holidays:

Rosh Hashanah Close 3 pm Monday, September 29 & remain closed Tuesday, September 30 & Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Yom Kippur Close 3 pm Wednesday, October 8 & remain closed Thursday, October 9, 2008
Sukkot - 1st Day Close 6:00 pm Monday, October 13 & remain closed on Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Sukkot - 2nd Day Wednesday, October, 15, 2008 open 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm only
Shemini Atzeret Close 6:00 pm Monday, October 20 & remain closed Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Simchat Torah Wednesday, October 22, 2008 open 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm only
Hanukkah Open December 22 - December 29, 2008
Purim Open Tuesday, March 10, 2008
Passover Close 6:00 pm Wednesday, April 8 & remain closed Thursday, April 9 & Friday, April 10, 2009. Closed on Wednesday, April 15 & Thursday, April 16, 2009
Shavuot Closed Thursday, May 28 & remain closed Friday, May 29 & Saturday, May 30, 2009

Other Holidays:
Labor Day Closed Monday, September 1, 2008, outdoor pool open, weather permitting, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Thanksgiving Day Open 8 am - 3 pm, Thursday, November 27, 2008
December 24, 25 Close 6:00 pm Wednesday, December 24, 2008 & open Thursday, December 25, 2008, 8am - 2pm
New Year’s Eve & Day Close 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 31, 2008 & remain closed Thursday, January 1, 2009
Memorial Day Closed Monday, May 25, 2009, outdoor pool open, weather permitting, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm
Independence Day Closed Saturday, July 4, 2009, outdoor pool open, weather permitting, 12:00 noon - 5:00 pm