JCC Open House for everyone!
Thursday,September 7
1:30-4pm
FREE Try-it Week
September 7-13
Pilates Basic classes
FREE to members
Register here online or at the main desk
Non-members welcome for a drop-in fee of $10/class
Massage Therapy
by our nationally certified massage therapists
JCC FIT Plan Program
Free to new JCC members
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JCC FIT Plan (Fitness Introduction Training) ...
Stay motivated and enroll in our new FIT Plan Program.

Not sure where to start? Are you ready to get serious about your exercise program? Get and stay motivated by joining our new FITPlan program. The JCC's fitness introduction program is a great way to ensure you start out on the right track and stay healthy and fit all year long. With the help of one of our nationally certified personal trainers, we not only help you get into the habit of exercising but help to keep you going by creating a personalized fitness program tailored to your needs!
The program is free for new members and includes:
One hour fitness evaluation and exercise planning session to include: % body fat analysis, blood pressure, strength and cardiovascular tests, target heart rate, realistic and attainable goal setting, nutrition information and exercise plan.
Two half-hour appointments with your personal trainer to orient you on the cardio or strength training equipment.
One hour Cybex circuit orientation. We help you achieve your fitness goals and ensure that you're comfortable with all the equipment in our state-of-the-art Fitness Center. To get going right away contact the main desk at 461-2000 and press 0 for the operator.
Belonging to the JCC includes ...
Cornell Sports & Fitness Complex: Swimming pool with attached kiddie pool, gymnasium, walking/jogging track, five racquetball/handball courts, 6,400 sq. ft. Fitness Center with NEW cardio-conditioning equipment with individual TV screens for personal viewing, two Cybex strength training circuits and over 4,000 lbs. of free weights.
NEW Youth Fitness Center for ages 8 to 14 years old.
Court time for racquetball and handball (additional fee for prime-time reservations)
Children's PlayGym
Men's and women's locker rooms
Family locker room with handicapped accessibility
Kozel Recreation Complex: 6 tennis courts (no court fee), picnic pavilion, 3/4-mile jogging and fitness trail connected to the Erie Canal path
State-of-the-art theater
Member rates on classes and programs
Spinning classes, group fitness classes, aquaerobic classes - over 60 per week
Discounted tickets for the Jewish Book Festival and the Rochester Jewish Film Festival
JCC member rates for summer camps (continuous memberships only)
Frequent User Program for New Members
Joining the JCC was just the first step. Now there's only one way the JCC's comprehensive health and fitness facilities and programs can help you get fit and stay healthy - you've got to use them!
We want to encourage our new members to start off on the right foot - and stay there - by getting into the fitness habit. Here's how we'll help you make fitness a part of your routine.
New adult members receive a Fitness First 30-3 User Card.
Present you Fitness First User Card with your key tag card at the main desk and have it validated
When your User Card is validated 30 times within the first three months of membership, redeem it at the main desk for a free T-shirt.
Members are responsible for their Fitness First User Card. The JCC will not maintain a record of the number of times a card has been validated.
Put Fitness First at the JCC where it's fun and easy to get in shape and stay in shape!
More great benefits:
Reciprocal guest privileges in most other JCC's
Guest pass packages (must be accompanied by member)
Fitness First Program for new members
Markus Park facility in Honeoye Falls/Mendon (open Memorial Day through Labor Day): men's and women's locker/shower rooms, family changing area, outdoor pool and children's wading pool, picnic pavilion, children's playground, softball diamond, tennis and basketball courts
Still more benefits:
Child Sitter Service
Family Holiday celebrations
School Vacation programs
Geluah's Kosher cafe
JCC Coffee Shop
Personal Training packages
Massage Therapy, Healing Arts Services
Men's & Women's Spas - upgraded adult facilities and services (age 19+ yrs.)
Yoga & Pilates
Chiropractor on site
Acupuncturist on site
ATM machine
Men's Spa and Women's Spa
Add the Men's or Women's Spa to your membership - adult locker room with extra services and invigorating amenities for men and women over 19 years of age.
The extras in the spas include:
Individual lock/locker
Relaxing lounge with coffee service and TV
One FREE complete fitness evaluation
Laundry service (workout clothes only)
Towel service
Attendant on duty
Exercise room - stretching area & cardio equipment
Whirlpool
Dry Sauna
Steam room
Special hours for parent & child
Massage therapy services (additional fee)
Cornell Fitness and Sports Complex Hours
Sunday: 8 am - 8 pm
Monday-Thursday: 5:30 am - 9:30 pm
Friday: 5:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday: 12 pm - 8 pm
Locker rooms and spas close 30 min. later.