Parent Time Out
Babygarten
Movers and Groovers
Pop and Tot
Little Chefs
Creative Art for Preschoolers
Preschool Drawing
Kiddie High Five Sport: 8 Weeks of Winter Gym Fun!
Rocket Readers
Mickey Math
Maestros In The Making
Tot/Kid Rock Classes
Tot Rock
Kid Rock I
Kid Rock II
Parent Time Out
Looking for a fun and nurturing environment while you take some time for yourself? Maybe run errands…appointments…shopping? Then this class is a perfect fit! In a supervised setting, children will play games, make a variety of art projects, and enjoy music and stories while socializing with other children. Children must be toilet-trained.
| AGE: | 3-5 years, toilet- trained |
| DAY: | Mondays through Fridays |
| TIME: | 8:00 – 5:00 pm Reservations accepted based on availability. 24 hour advanced notice required. |
| FEE: | $6.00 per hour |
| INSTRUCTOR: | J. Sulc |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| CODE: | 320033.01 |
Babygarten
Babygarten is much more than a playgroup! Babygarten helps parents understand the complex and exciting nature of infant development and places special emphasis on language development and how it relates to pre-literacy. Parents will receive information and techniques that will help them read to and interact with their children more effectively. Parents and caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs and do fun projects that will demonstrate babies’ developmental milestones. Each class concludes with a free play period.
| AGE: | Fridays |
| FEE: | $39.00 Non-resident $49.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | H. Tarasuk |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 3/4 per agency |
| CODE: | January 20 – February 17 320002.01 Birth to 12 months, 9:30 – 10:30 am 320002.02 12 months – 18 months, 10:30 – 11:30 am February 24 – March 23 320002.03 Birth to 12 months, 9:30 – 10:30 am 320002.04 12 months – 18 months, 10:30 – 11:30 am April 13 – May 11 320002.05 Birth to 12 months, 9:30 – 10:30 am 320002.06 12 months – 18 months, 10:30 – 11:30 am |
Movers and Groovers
Toddlers will delight in their ever-changing forms of movement through rhythm, song, dance and finger play, which will enhance gross and fine motor skills. We will also explore the concepts of up/down, in/out, and over/under, in a playful musical environment. The class will end with free play for newfound friends. We welcome Babygarten graduates.
| AGE: | 12-24 months with caregivers |
| DAY: | Fridays |
| TIME: | 8:30 – 9:20 am |
| FEE: | $29.00 Non-resident $39.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | H. Tarasuk |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 5/10 |
| CODE: | 320004.01 January 20 – March 23 320004.02 April 13 – May 11 |
Pop and Tot
Spend some special time with your little ones! Activities planned just for fun with Dad. Games, stories, ball play, and contests all offered for an hour out with Dad.
| AGE: | 2-3 years |
| DAY: | Thursdays |
| TIME: | 6:30 – 7:20 pm |
| FEE: | $27.00 Non-resident $37.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | H. Tarasuk |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 6/12 |
| CODE: | 320005.01 January 19 – February 16 320005.02 February 23 – March 22 320005.03 April 5 – May 3 |
Little Chefs
Learn to handle basic kitchen tools and follow simple steps to create yummy cookies, snacks, cakes and candy! Safety and accuracy will be emphasized. Please mark the registration form for any known allergies. Allergies must also be stated in writing at registration.
| AGE: | 3-5 years |
| DAY: | Wednesdays |
| FEE: | $29.00 Non-resident $39.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | B. Chrzas |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 6/8 |
| CODE: | January 18 – February 15 320009.01 10:30 – 11:15 am 320009.02 11:30 – 12:15 pm 320009.03 12:45 – 1:30 pm February 22 – March 21 320009.04 10:30 – 11:15 am 320009.05 11:30 – 12:15 pm 320009.06 12:45 – 1:30 pm April 11 – May 9 320009.07 10:30 – 11:15 am 320009.08 11:30 – 12:15 pm 320009.09 2:45 – 1:30 pm |
Creative Art for Preschoolers
Children love to paint and create! Boys and girls will mix their own colors, cut, shape, and mold as they experiment with all forms of art. Projects are different each session so you may register for more than one session. Children should be able to participate without a parent.
| AGE: | See below |
| DAY: | Mondays |
| FEE: | $27 Non-resident $37 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | B. Chrzas |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 6/10 |
| CODE: | January 23 – March 5 (skip February 20) 320010.01 3-4 years old, 10:30 – 11:15 am 320010.02 4-5 years old, 11:30 – 12:15 pm 320010.03 3-4 years old, 12:45 – 1:30 pm March 12 – April 16 (skip April 9) 320010.04 3-4 years old, 10:30 – 11:15 am 320010.05 4-5 years old, 11:30 – 12:15 pm 320010.06 3-4 years old, 12:45 – 1:30 pm |
Preschool Drawing
Preschoolers are so eager to learn, and a joy to teach. Young Rembrandt instructors provide a positive, nurturing environment for your child. Each week we will draw something these little ones are interested in, from fish, to teddy bears, rainbows to cowboys, and we’ll talk about the subject matter as we learn to draw it together. We will concentrate on skills of drawing and coloring, focus, listening, staying on task, spatial organization and patience.
| AGE: | 3.5-5 years |
| DAY: | Mondays |
| TIME: | 3:45 – 4:30 pm |
| FEE: | $42.00 Non-resident $52.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Young Rembrandts |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/10 per agency |
| CODE: | 320012.01 January 23 – February 13 320012.02 April 2 – April 23 |
Kiddie High Five Sport: 8 Weeks of Winter Gym Fun!
This class is just for the preschool age athlete. We will cover basic skills, which will be developed for future sports such as soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Sharing, throwing, catching, and dribbling will all be part of ball play for this beginning age group. All participating students will receive a T-shirt. Gym shoes are a must!
| AGE: | Boys and Girls, 3 – 5 years |
| DAY: | Fridays |
| FEE: | $41.00 Non-resident $51.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | J. Sulc |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 6/10 |
| CODE: | January 13 – March 2 320014.01 9:45 – 10:30 am 320014.02 10:45 – 11:30 am 320014.03 12:45 – 1:30 pm March 9 – May 11 (skip March 30 and April 6) 320014.04 9:45 – 10:30 am 320014.05 10:45 – 11:30 am 320014.06 12:45 – 1:30 pm |
Rocket Readers
Empower emergent readers as they explore initial sound concepts. Phonics fun and language skills will be taught through games, rhymes, and dozens of “hands-on” activities. We will be creating a “word wave” and making a mini-book. This class can be combined with Mickey Math on Fridays. Additional sessions feature new materials. Consecutive sessions recommended.
| AGE: | 4-6 years |
| FEE: | $25.00 Non-resident $35.00 If you combine Friday’s Rocket Readers with Mickey Math Resident combined fee: $45.00 Non-resident combined fee : $55.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | K. Ryan |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/8 |
| CODE: | Fridays, 9:00 – 9:45 am 320015.01 January 20 – February 17 320015.02 February 24 – March 23 320015.03 April 13 – May 11 Tuesdays, 11:30 – 12:15 pm 320015.04 January 17 – February 14 320015.05 February 21 – March 20 320015.06 April 10 – May 8 |
Mickey Math
Fun with numbers! Children can develop a positive attitude toward math and numbers at an early age. Games, experiments and hands-on learning activities designed just for this age group! This class can be combined with Rocket Readers on Fridays. Sessions can be repeated, new material each time.
| AGE: | 4-6 years |
| FEE: | $25.00 Non-resident $35.00 If you combine Friday’s Mickey Math and Rocket Readers Resident combined fee: $45.00 Non-Resident combined fee: $55.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | K. Ryan |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/8 |
| CODE: | Thursday, 11:30 – 12:15 pm 320016.01 January 19 – February 16 320016.02 February 23 – March 22 320016.03 April 5 – May 3 Fridays, 10:00 – 10:45 am 320016.04 January 20 – February 17 320016.05 February 24 – March 23 320016.06 April 13 – May 11 |
Maestros In The Making
Do you know the difference between beat and rhythm? Your little maestro sure will! These budding musicians will have so much fun on their musical journey; they won’t even realize they are learning. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to provide your child with a strong musical foundation, all through singing, dancing, playing rhythm instruments, and enjoying fun musical games.
| AGE: | 18 months – 5 years (18 months to 35 months must be accompanied by a caregiver) |
| DAY: | Wednesdays |
| FEE: | 3,4,5 years: $34.00 Non-resident $44.00 18 months – 35 months: $47.00 Non-resident $57.00 |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Ms. Clara’s Mini Musicians, LLC |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 1501 Barnsdale Road, La Grange Park |
| MIN/MAX: | 4/8 |
| CODE: | January 18 – February 15 320018.01 4-5 years old, 11:30 – 12:00 pm 320018.02 4-5 years old, 3:00 – 3:30 pm 320018.03 3 years old, 3:40 – 4:10 pm 320018.04 18 months – 35 months, 4:15 – 5:00 pm 320018.05 18 months – 35 months, 5:15 – 6:00 pm February 22 – March 21 320018.06 4-5 years old, 11:30 – 12:00 pm 320018.07 4-5 years old, 3:00 – 3:30 pm 320018.08 3 years old, 3:40 – 4:10 pm 320018.09 18 months – 35 months, 4:15 – 5:00 pm 320018.10 18 months – 35 months, 5:15 – 6:00 pm April 4 – May 2 320018.11 4-5 years old, 11:30 – 12:00 pm 320018.12 4-5 years old, 3:00 – 3:30 pm 320018.13 3 years old, 3:40 – 4:10 pm 320018.14 18 months – 35 months, 4:15 – 5:00 pm 320018.15 18 months – 35 months, 4:15 – 5:00 PM |
Tot/Kid Rock Classes
For all “Rock” classes listed below the following is the same:
| DAY: | Tuesdays |
| INSTRUCTOR: | Rock It Productions |
| LOCATION: | Recreation Center 536 East Avenue, La Grange |
| MIN/MAX: | 2/4 per agency |
Tot Rock
This class is for walkers through 20 months of age with parent. Wiggle and giggle to the Tot Rock beat! You and your tot will delight in this one-of-a-kind musical adventure! We will play with rhythm instruments like tambourines and maracas, share props like balls and beanbags, and explore sensory items like bubbles and feathers. In addition to improving your tot’s newly acquired small motor skills, this class provides structured and unstructured time to encourage socialization.
| TIME: | 5:15 – 5:55 pm |
| CODE: | 5 Weeks Instruction Fee: $42.00 Non-resident $52.00 320008.01 January 10 – February 7 320008.02 February 21 – March 20 8 Weeks Instruction Fee: $65.00 Non-resident $75.00 320008.03 April 10 – May 29 |
Kid Rock I
This class is for kids 20 months through 36 months of age, with parent.
| TIME: | 6:00 – 6:40 pm |
| CODE: | 5 Weeks Instruction Fee: $42.00 Non-resident $52.00 320008.04 January 10 – February 7 320008.05 February 21 – March 20 8 Weeks Instruction Fee: $65.00 Non-resident $75.00 320008.06 April 10 – May 29 |
Kid Rock II
This class is for kids 2 ½ to 4 ½ years of age, without parent. Sing, dance, jump and play, having fun the Kid Rock way! Join this popular music and movement program and sing songs, dance to the beat, play with rhythm instruments and props, improve fine and gross motor skills, and engage in imaginative play. Kid Rock also helps with listening skills and socialization. Both parent/caregiver and child attend Kid Rock I; Kid Rock II encourages independence as parents only stay for the first and last weeks. Sign up for all sessions as the curriculum does not repeat.
| TIME: | 6:45 – 7:25 pm |
| CODE: | 5 Weeks Instruction Fee: $42.00 Non-resident $52.00 320008.07 January 10 – February 7 320008.08 February 21 – March 20 8 Weeks Instruction Fee: $65.00 Non-resident $75.00 320008.09 April 10 – May 29 |