Staenberg Kooper Fellman Campus Transformation Project
Updates
Main Fitness Center Entrance Temporarily Closed
The main entrance (Member Services entrance) to the Phil Sokolof Fitness Center is now temporarily closed for renovation work to the Member Services Desk. This temporary closure is estimated to last until late December. During this time, all individuals coming to our facility MUST enter through the South Entrance/Entrance 1. The South Entrance/Entrance 1 is on the southwest area of campus (indicated on map). This will be the only access point to the facility. All members and visitors should use the parking lot closest to this entrance. Watch the video at right for more information.
Members must bring their Membership ID cards with them in order to access our facility. This card will need to be scanned inside the vestibule of Entrance 1. Upon scanning your card, the door will unlock and you can enter the JCC. Once inside, we will have signage and staff available to help you navigate to your desired destination. Until this project is complete, men and women will take separate routes to access to the lower level. Men will cut through the current men’s locker room and women will cut through the current women’s locker room. For our members needing elevator assistance, we are still able to accommodate you! Please contact member services at (402) 334-6426 for more details. We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are confident that you will love the improvements coming to the Member Services entrance. If you have any questions, please contact us at (402) 334-6426. Thank you for your patience as we enter the final stretch of our campus renovation.
Renovation Continues
Work has been continuing on various renovation projects. We are very excited about the great progress being made on the new family changing area, group exercise studios and indoor leisure pool. You’re going to love it! In the mean time, check out the video at right for a sneak peak.
Locker Room Assignment During Construction
During the first half of the locker room and health spa renovations, all members will be relocated to the following spaces. This will be in place until further notice.
Men’s Health Spa Members – Move to Women’s Health Spa*
Men’s Locker Room Users – Move to Women’s Health Spa*
Women’s Health Spa Users – Move to Women’s Locker Room
Women’s Locker Room – Remain in Women’s Locker Room
*No Health Spa amenities available
Theater Renovation Underway
The theater is undergoing a total renovation with both the back and front of house being redone. Audience members can look forward to new and improved seating, audio, sight lines and handicap accessibility. Space will include New Seating, New A/V, Lighting, Rigging & Acoustic Systems, New Piano & Voice Studios, Updated Dressing Rooms & Restrooms. Made possible by a generous gift from Alan J. Levine. Click through the slides at right to see the renovation process!
Indoor Lap Pool
The refurbishment of the indoor lap pool is complete. We express our sincerest thanks to all those who made this vision a reality and to our members for their patience during this process. The indoor leisure pool is on the way! Click through the slides at right to see the renovation process!
In Progress
Locker Rooms: Winter 2020/21
The renovation of the Men’s and Women’s Locker Rooms will be broken up into two phases. Phase one will be the men’s facilities and phase two will be the women’s. Renovation will include a complete overhaul with all new fixtures and furnishings.
Health Spas: Winter 2020/21
Renovation of the Men’s & Women’s Health Spas will include a complete overhaul of the spaces with all new fixtures and furnishings. Amenities in both spaces will include: Whirlpool, Dry Sauna, Steam Room, Massage Therapy Studio, Lounge Area with TV, Personal Lockers, Towel Service. The renovation will be broken up into two phases. Phase one will be the men’s facilities and phase two will be the women’s.
Front Lobby: Winter 2020/21
The renovation of the upstairs Front Entrance area will include a spacious, secure, and welcoming lobby. The new Learning Commons space will include a contemporary and informal environment that conveniently welcomes people to relax, study, work independently and meet up. The new Center for Positive Change will allow for an expansion of the community programs provided by the ADL, IHE and JFS. The front lobby area will also incorporate significant historical representations of our Omaha Jewish Heritage.
Alan J. Levine Theater: Winter 2020/21
The theater will undergo a total renovation with both the back and front of house being redone. Audience members can look forward to new and improved seating, audio, sight lines and handicap accessibility. Space will include New Seating, New A/V, Lighting, Rigging & Acoustic Systems, New Piano & Voice Studios, Updated Dressing Rooms & Restrooms. Made possible by a generous gift from Alan J. Levine.
Completed Projects
Mind Body Studio
A fitness space used for classes like Yoga, Mat Pilates, Tai Chi, & Total Barre
Indoor Lap Pool
The indoor lap pool now includes 6 full lap lanes, a new filter & gutter system, easy access stair entry, new HVAC equipment & sound panels
The Noshery
The Noshery will be used primarily as a staff commons area, but will be available for programming as needed.
Dance Studios
Three new dance studios, part of the Staenberg Arts & Education Corridor, include fully sprung dance floors, updated lighting and sound systems. These spaces were made possible by a very generous gift from Michael Staenberg.
Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue
The new Shirley and Leonard Goldstein Community Engagement Venue is a fresh and functional space that can be used for events, meetings and rentals. This space is made possible by a very generous gift from Kathy Goldstein and Gail Goldstein Raznick.
Baker Family Leisure Pool: September 2020
Our new indoor leisure pool will be a family-friendly area complete with: water slide, lazy river & aqua play features, water therapy vortex and zero-depth entry leisure pool. This space is made possible by a very generous gift from the Baker Family.
Family Changing Area: September 2020
The family changing area will be located just off of the new indoor aquatics area. This space will include private changing rooms with toilets and showers. This space was made possible by a very generous gift from the Singer, Kutler, and Kugler Families.
Thank you to all of the donors who have made these renovations and improvements possible! To learn how you can get involved, click here!