Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County
Also known as Jewish Community Center Of Orange County, Merage JCC, JCC of Orange County, and Jewish Community Center of Orange County.
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County is an organization in Irvine, CA offering childcare, crisis services, education, financial, healthcare, and youth services. A Jewish community center on the Samueli Jewish Campus in Irvine offering fitness, aquatics, early childhood education, youth, arts and cultural programs.
- Location
- Irvine, CA
- Services
- Childcare, Crisis services, Education, Financial, Healthcare, Youth services
- Website
- https://www.jccoc.org/
- EIN
- 330016661
Services
Preschool and Infant/Toddler care
Infant/Toddler Center for children six weeks through 2 years; programs for 18 months-4 years; Transitional Kindergarten for ages 4 to 6.
Application: Fill out the 2026-2027 application, email the PDF or bring it to the Aronoff Preschool front office; the team will then contact you. Tours can be scheduled by email.
Schedule: Full-Day 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Half-Day 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.; Plus-Day 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Club J
Monthly tuition includes transportation, snack, and two enrichment classes per day.
Application: Contact the Children's Department at (949) 435-3400, ext. 268; registration form available on page.
Fees: Monthly tuition; bus transportation at an additional cost per one passage (conflicts with tuition including transportation).
JDiscovery
Childcare for ages 18 months to 8 years.
Camp Haverim and Camp Yeladim
Camp Haverim for grades TK-11; Camp Yeladim for ages 6 weeks to TK.
Eligibility: Camp Haverim grades TK-11
Swim lessons
Private, semi-private and specialized lessons including for children with special needs.
Eligibility: Members only
Application: Call the Aquatics Office or email.
Fees: Private $300 for eight 20-minute sessions; semi-private $260 for eight 30-minute sessions; specialized $223 for five 30-minute sessions.
Schedule: Pool hours Mon-Thu 5 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Physical therapy
One-on-one physical therapy sessions for up to an hour.
Fees: Single treatment $185/visit; 10-pack $165/visit; Medicare Part B covers in full.
Massage and acupuncture
Massage sessions and acupuncture treatments.
Fees: Massage 60 minutes $150; acupuncture 60 minutes $295.
Community Resources
Help for those within the JCC community; contact the program to find out how to help.
Scholarships
Contact scholarships team or visit scholarship page.
Locations
- Merage Jewish Community Center, 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA, 92603 — Facility hours Mon-Thu 5 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fri 5 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat-Sun 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Questions
What does Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County offer?
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County offers Preschool and Infant/Toddler care, Club J, JDiscovery, Camp Haverim and Camp Yeladim, Swim lessons, Physical therapy, Massage and acupuncture, Community Resources, and Scholarships.
Where is Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County?
Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County is at 1 Federation Way, Irvine, CA, 92603.
How do I contact Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County?
To reach Merage Jewish Community Center of Orange County, visit https://www.jccoc.org/.
When is Preschool and Infant/Toddler care available?
Schedule for Preschool and Infant/Toddler care: Full-Day 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Half-Day 9 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.; Plus-Day 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
How do I apply for Preschool and Infant/Toddler care?
Application for Preschool and Infant/Toddler care: Fill out the 2026-2027 application, email the PDF or bring it to the Aronoff Preschool front office; the team will then contact you. Tours can be scheduled by email.
Does Club J cost anything?
Fees for Club J: Monthly tuition; bus transportation at an additional cost per one passage (conflicts with tuition including transportation).
How do I apply for Club J?
Application for Club J: Contact the Children's Department at (949) 435-3400, ext. 268; registration form available on page.
Who is eligible for Camp Haverim and Camp Yeladim?
Eligibility for Camp Haverim and Camp Yeladim: Camp Haverim grades TK-11.
Who is eligible for Swim lessons?
Eligibility for Swim lessons: Members only.
When is Swim lessons available?
Schedule for Swim lessons: Pool hours Mon-Thu 5 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Does Swim lessons cost anything?
Fees for Swim lessons: Private $300 for eight 20-minute sessions; semi-private $260 for eight 30-minute sessions; specialized $223 for five 30-minute sessions.
How do I apply for Swim lessons?
Application for Swim lessons: Call the Aquatics Office or email.
Does Physical therapy cost anything?
Fees for Physical therapy: Single treatment $185/visit; 10-pack $165/visit; Medicare Part B covers in full.
Does Massage and acupuncture cost anything?
Fees for Massage and acupuncture: Massage 60 minutes $150; acupuncture 60 minutes $295.
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