Drop-Off Programs


Lunchtime Preschool Pals

Is your 4 year old preschooler ready for more than just two and a half hours of preschool? In this class your child will eat lunch with their pals and take part in creative play for an extra hour before or after their preschool class. Child must be enrolled in Engle Junction Preschool to join. Children will be escorted to class by park district staff. Please pack a lunch for your child.

Instructor Marilyn Gottelt
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Lunchtime Preschool Pals 321604-A 4-5 years 9/13 - 12/13
No class 10/11 & 11/22
11:00am-12:00 pm for preschool classes 521604-C/F Mondays Multi-B/Preschool Room A/Gym $60-R/$69-NR 6/12
Lunchtime Preschool Pals 321604-A 4-5 years 9/13 - 12/13
No class 10/11 & 11/22
11:15am-12:15 pm Mondays Preschool Room A/Gym $60-R/$69-NR 6/12

Parent/Child Halloween Candy Making

Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate! This class is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth. Each parent/child pair will make molded candies, chocolate covered pretzels & marshmallows, and some other tasty sweets just in time for Halloween! One pound of chocolate will be melted per couple. Boxes to transport your sweet creations home will be provided. Recipes may include common food allergens. Aprons are recommended.

Age 3-12 years with parent
Location Community Center
Session October 15
Day Friday
Time 6:30-8:00pm
Instructor Marilyn Gottelt
Fee $20-R, $25-NR (each additional sibling $12)
Code 311301-D

Icky Sticky, Oooey Gooey

Children love icky sticky and oooey gooey creations, but they can be so difficult to clean-up! Let us do the clean-up for you! Children will enjoy a variety of messy sensory experiences including dough, finger-paint, Oobleck, goop, shaving cream, and many more! Smocks are highly recommended!

Instructor E.C. Staff
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Icky Sticky, Oooey Gooey 311404-A 4-6 years 10/18 - 11/08 5:00pm-5:45pm Mondays Community Center $30-R/$38-NR 8/10 4

Art Sparks

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Young artists will explore a variety of art media and learn basic art terminology as they create unique works of art each week. With an emphasis on the art process rather than the finished product, your child will create a new masterpiece each week! Smocks highly recommended.

Instructor Susie Derrick
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Art Sparks 322301-C 3-5 years 9/29 - 10/27 4:00pm-4:45pm Wednesdays Community Center $30-R/$38-NR 6/8 5

Big Steps, Little Feet

Is your little one anxious to attend preschool but September seems so far away? Big Steps, Little Feet introduces older two and three-year-olds to the preschool setting and prepares them for their transition to preschool. Activities include arts, crafts, games, stories, songs, individualized play and more! Due to the popularity of Big Steps, Little Feet an additional session has been added to accomodate our youngest learners! Check out the new Monday class from 9:00am-10:00am below.

Instructor Licia Baker/Marilyn Gottelt
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Big Steps, Little Feet 311503-A 30-45 months 9/09 - 10/14 10:15am-11:15am Mondays Community Center $42-R, $49-NR 8/12 6
Big Steps, Little Feet 311503-B 30-45 months 10/28 - 12/16
No class 11/11 & 11/25
9:00am-10:00am Mondays Community Center $42-R, $49-NR 8/12 6

Little Chefs

Does your little one like to help in the kitchen? Little Chefs will create simple and age-appropriate recipes. We’ll measure, mix, and do a little baking to create some cute and tasty recipes. You will take home two new recipe cards each week. Aprons are provided. Recipes may include common food allergens.

Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Little Chefs 311508-A 3-5 years with parent 11/01 - 11/15 4:00pm-4:45pm Mondays Community Center 34-R, $43-NR 8/12 3

Bigger Chefs

Here is the class for your older child who loves to experiment in the kitchen! Drop your chef off for 45-minutes of measuring, mixing, a little baking, and of course, EATING! Chefs will bring home two new recipe cards each week. Aprons are provided. Recipes may include common food allergens.

Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Bigger Chefs 311508-C 6-9 years 11/01 - 11/15 5:00pm-5:45pm Mondays Community Center $34-R, $43-NR 8/12 3

Book Basket

What’s in the basket? The answer will be revealed each week as your child explores art, songs, games, and activities all based on popular children’s books.

Instructor Licia Baker
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Book Basket 321501-B 24-36 months with parent 9/14 - 10/05 9:30am-10:00am Tuesdays Community Center $25-R, $32-NR 7/10 4
Book Basket 321501-C 24-36 months with parent 10/19 - 11/09 9:30am-10:00am Tuesdays Community Center $25-R, $32-NR 7/10 4

Science Sleuths

Explore and investigate the amazing world of science through simple experiments with spectacular results.

Instructor Licia Baker
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Science Sleuths 311504-A 4-6 years 11/29 - 12/13 10:15am-11:00am Mondays Community Center $24-R/$30-NR 6/10 3

Super Heroes to the Rescue

Become your favorite super hero in this three-week program where a different super hero dominates each week! Class includes stories, art, games, and activities fit for crime-fighting super heroes everywhere!

Instructor Licia Baker
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Super Heroes to the Rescue 311506-A 3-5 years 12/01 - 12/15 9:15am-10:00am Wednesdays Community Center $27-R/$34-NR 6/12 3

Princess Playtime

Have you ever dreamed of being a princess? Then this class is perfect for you! Learn all about your favorite princesses through stories, art, games, and activities. Session one will focus on traditional princesses such as Cinderella, Belle, and Snow White. Session two will be full of pixie dust as we explore fairy princesses such as Tinker Bell.

Instructor Marilyn Gottelt
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Princess Playtime 311506-C 3-5 years 9/21 - 10/05 12:15pm-1:00pm Tuesdays Community Center $27-R/$34-NR 6/12 3
Princess Playtime 311506-D 3-5 years 11/02 - 11/16 12:15pm-1:00pm Tuesdays Community Center $27-R/$34-NR 6/12 3

Now I Know My A to Z

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Letter recognition is just one of many important skills for kindergarten readiness. Prepare your child by enrolling in Now I Know My A to Z where becoming familiar with the shapes and sounds of each letter is accomplished through the use of stories, songs, and art projects. We will create an entire alphabet book to treasure for years to come!

Instructor Licia Baker
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Now I Know My A to Z 311513-A 3-5 years 9/22 - 11/10 9:30am-10:30am Wednesdays Community Center $50-R/$58-NR 8/12 8

Parent/Child Gingerbread Workshop

Your winter season won’t be complete without a tasty gingerbread house decorating your home! Each family will receive one pre-baked gingerbread house to assemble and decorate along with all the candy and supplies needed to make the house deliciously sweet. Please bring a box or cookie sheet to transport your tasty creation home. Gingerbread houses and decorations may include common food allergens. Aprons are recommended.

Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Parent/Child Gingerbread Workshop 311301-I 3-12 years with parent 12/03 - 12/03 5:00pm-6:30pm Friday Community Center $20-R family/$25-NR family, $additional house $15 8/16 1

Parents' Night Out (P.N.O.)

Do you need a night out? Are your children bored with the babysitter? At Parents’ Night Out your children will enjoy an evening of themed-games and activities along with pizza while you enjoy time away and peace of mind knowing that your child is in a safe and fun atmosphere. October 1st—Under the Big Top Spend an evening under the big top! Enjoy mini-carnival games, balloon animals, face painting, B-I-N-G-O, and more! December 10th—Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere! Dress from head to toe in black and white and waddle over to P.N.O. for an evening of penguin fun. From penguin art to penguin games, there will be penguins, penguins, everywhere! P.N.O. Fees: $20-R, $25-NR. Sibling Discounts (Not Available for Online Registration): $10 (Second sibling), $5 (Third sibling), and any sibling after 3 is FREE!

Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
P.N.O. Under the Big Top 311301-E 3-6 years 10/01 - 10/01 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday Community Center See above 8/16 1
P.N.O. Under the Big Top 311301-F 7-9 years 10/01 - 10/01 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday Community Center See above 8/16 1
P.N.O. Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere! 311301-G 3-6 years 12/10 - 12/10 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday Community Center See above 8/16 1
P.N.O. Penguins, Penguins, Everywhere! 311301-H 7-9 years 12/10 - 12/10 5:00pm-8:00pm Friday Community Center See above 8/16 1