Moadon Yeladim, “Kids Club”, is Kavana’s after-school program for kids ages 6 to 11 years old. Blending elements of study and play, staff work to build a ‘summer camp’-like atmosphere. Programming is designed to foster a deeper sense of belonging and to build Jewish identity. Working to provide significant exposure to Hebrew and Judaics, each session includes playing together, eating together, and learning together through games, stories, arts and discussion. *Snack provided by Kavana.
Partner Pricing: Mondays - $945, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - $1,044
Non-Partner Pricing: Monads - $1,620, Tuesdays & Wednesdays - $1,791
Where: Mondays, Queen Anne location. Tuesdays, Queen Anne Location. Wednesday, Seward Park location.
When: 4:00pm - 6:00pm, one day a week.
2024/2025 Program Dates:
Moadon Yeladim
Monday Moadon Yeladim
September 16, 23
October 14, 21, 28
November 4, 18
December 2, 9, 16
January 2025, 6, 13, 27
February 3, 10, 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
April 7, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19
June 9
Tuesday Moadon Yeladim
September 17, 24
October 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10, 17
January 2025, 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 25
March 4, 11, 18, 25
April 1, 8, 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 10
Wednesday Moadon Darom
September 18, 25
October 16, 23, 30
November 6, 13, 20
December 4, 11, 18
January 2025, 8, 15, 22, 29
February 5, 12, 26
March 5, 12, 19, 26
April 2, 9, 23, 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 11
Morgan Weidner
Morgan is excited for her second year as part of the youth and teen programs at Kavana. A Seattle native, Morgan was involved in the Reform youth movement (NFTY) growing up and spent a semester in Israel in high school learning all about Jewish history. Outside of Kavana, she works at Cancer Pathways as a program manager and educator. Morgan can often be found listening to an audiobook, making a cup of tea, or playing with her very snuggly cat.
Pacifica Deblieck
Pacifica is excited to join the Kavana community as an Inclusion Specialist and Assistant Educator in Moadon Yeladim, Tinker Gan, and Havdalah Club. She brings a depth of experience working with a diverse youth, most recently as a Camp Counselor and Assistant Theater Director at the SJCC Summer Camp. She is passionate about memorizing her mothers recipes and learning with enthusiasm alongside her students. She's stoked for this year!
Levi Hanscom
Levi is a high school senior and an assistant teacher for Moadon, working with Kindergarten and 1st graders, teaching Hebrew and Judaics. He is a long-time Kavana member and youth program participant, and loves being abe to help the next generation of kids have the same fun experiences he got to at Kavana.
Yona Pianko
Yona is a high school junior and is excited for her first year of official teaching at Moadon Yeladim. Yona loves working kids and has experience as a camp counselor. In addition, Yona has grown up in the Kavana kids' programs and is looking forward to bringing her joy and enthusiasm for the content to the next generation of students. When not at school or Kavana, Yona can be found performing with her circus troupe, hiking with friends, or curled up reading a good book.
Caleb Hirschfeld
Caleb has grown up among the Kavana community and is an alum of many of its popular programs. He is excited to try and give back to this awesome community with his goofy yet contemplative vibes. Ask him about Seattle bagels because he HAS opinions! Catch him on a run if you want to chat!
Nava Carlyle
Nava is a senior at Lincoln High School and was a member of the inaugural Gan Kavana preschool class! She has been a part of the Kavana community and youth programs her whole life and is ecstatic to join the team as an educator. As a volunteer for the past year, Nava enjoyed working with the 4-5th grade cohort in history and Hebrew. Nava is passionate about learning more about administrative education, international policy, and Spanish in college next year. In high school, she has been involved with Lincolns' Jewish Student Union, Model United Nations, track & field, cross country, wrestling, student government, and the marketing/advertising student team.
Maerav Duchovnay
Maerav is a sophomore at the Northwest School, and has been part of the Kavana community her whole life. Maerav has a ton of education experience, from teaching assistance at the Leschi School, to babysitting, to camp counseling at the SJCC. Maerav values each student and all of their differences. When she's not spending time with kids, you can find Maerav listening to music, trying new foods around Seattle, swimming in the lake with friends (if the weather's nice!) and spending time with her dog London
Alphie Alloway
Alphie is a Sophomore at Lincoln High School and is thrilled to be working in an official teaching position! He has been attending Kavana's programming for his whole life (you probably know his mom!), and has volunteered at Kavana over the last 3 years. He also works with kids in several other contexts, including through an internship with the Adaptive and Inclusive Movement (AIM). Outside of his participation in Kavana and work with kids, he does theater and dance, and if he's not doing one of those things, he's probably crocheting. He's excited to bring both his positive energy and his Jewish knowledge into Moadon!
Yuli Basinski
Yuli is currently a junior at Lincoln High school inWallingford. Last year, she spent a semester abroad inIsrael! She has been a learner at Kavana since MiddleSchool and is now a part of the High School cohort. Yulienjoys spending time playing sports like softball andultimate frisbee as well as running along the BurkeGilman trail. She also loves thrifting and jewelry making.She is excited to share her love of Judaism and findingcommunity with the Moadon Yeladim kids!
