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