Parent/Tot Programs


Little Artists

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Paints, pastels, tissue, and more! It’s time to let your creativity flow! Little Artists will explore a variety of art media as they create unique works of art each week. With an emphasis on the art process rather than the finished product, your little artist will create a new masterpiece each week! Smocks highly recommended.

Instructor E.C. Staff
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Little Artists 322301-A 12-24 months 10/02 - 10/23 9:30am-10:00am Saturdays Community Center $20-R, $25-NR 6/10 4

Book Cooks

Book Cooks will create simple and age-appropriate recipes based on popular children’s books. We’ll measure and mix to create some cute and tasty recipes before settling down to enjoy a story and our tasty treats. Aprons are provided. Recipes may include common food allergens.

Instructor Licia Baker
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Book Cooks 321601-A 24-36 months with parent 11/02 - 11/16 10:30am-11:00am Thursdays Community Center $26-R, $33-NR 7/10 3

Toddlers' Messy Mayhem

Do you want to give your toddler the freedom of exploration with fun and messy materials, but do not want to do it in your house? Enjoy a messy morning at the Park District. We provide the projects, materials, and most importantly the clean up while you enjoy making a mess with your child! Smocks or old clothes are recommended for both child and parent.

Instructor Licia Baker
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Toddlers' Messy Mayhem 311409-A 24-36 months with parent 11/30 - 12/14 9:00am-9:45am Tuesdays Community Center $281R, $26-NR 6/8 3

Just You & Me Kid

Anyone with a toddler or two-year-old knows that they are busy, busy! Just You & Me Kid provides the perfect semi-structured environment for your child to adapt to a group setting with the security of a parent being in the same room. Weekly activities include arts & crafts, movement, stories, songs, and more! Our age-appropriate activities are designed to enhance your little one’s gross and fine motor development as well as socialization skills! A great way to meet your neighbors while spending quality time with your child; register today!

Instructor Marilyn Gottelt
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Just You & Me Kid 311501-A 18-36 months with parent 9/14 - 9/28 10:15am-11:00am Tuesdays Community Center $18-R, $23-NR 6/12 3
Just You & Me Kid 311501-B 18-36 months with parent 10/12 - 10/26 10:15am-11:00am Tuesdays Community Center $18-R, $23-NR 6/12 3
Just You & Me Kid 311501-C 18-36 months with parent 11/30 - 12/14 10:15am-11:00am Tuesdays Community Center $18-R, $23-NR 6/12 3

Little Giggles

Your first class with your child is one you will never forget! Come make some great memories with other moms and dads. This class will help your child’s flexibility, hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and sensory awareness…and don’t forget about all the fun! This class uses music, toys, dancing, bubbles, parachute, and much more to get your baby giggling! They are only small for a short time; don’t miss out on the fun!

Instructor Michele Baumann
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Little Giggles 321401-C 12 months-4 years with parent 9/16 - 10/21 5:00pm-5:45pm Thursdays Community Center Preschool B $45-R, $52-NR 6/12 6

Shake Your Silly's Out

Does your child have some extra energy to burn? We will dance, play with balls, crawl through tunnels and much more. Join us for some good old fashioned fun that you don’t want to miss out on! We will go outside if the weather permits so please dress accordingly.

Instructor Michele Baumann
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Shake Your Silly's Out 321401-B 2 months-4 years with parent 11/04 - 12/16
No class 11/28/2010
5:00pm-5:45pm Thursdays Community Center Preschool Room B $65-R, $75-NR 6/12 6

Mighty Masterpieces

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With an emphasis on the art process rather than the finished product, your child will create a new masterpiece each week while exploring a variety of art media such as tempera paint, watercolors, and tissue paper. An excellent introduction to art and the use of scissors, glue, and more! Smocks highly recommended.

Instructor E.C. Staff
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Mighty Masterpieces 322301-B 24-36 months with parent 10/02 - 10/23 10:15am-11:00am Saturdays Community Center $22-R/$28-NR 6/10 5

Messy Creations

Here is a chance for your child to get messy and discover the world of art! Each week we explore different forms of art while making new and exciting creations using a variety of art materials from glue to paint to shaving cream. Please wear a smock or an old t-shirt and plan on getting messy!

Instructor Michele Bauman
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Messy Creation 321401-A 18 months-3 years with parent 9/16 - 10/21 6:00pm-6:45pm Thursdays Community Center Preschool Room B $45-R, $52-NR 6/12 6
Messy Creation 321401-D 18 months-3 years with parent 11/04 - 12/16
No class 11/25/2010
6:00pm-6:45pm Thursdays Community Center Preschool Room B $45-R, $52-NR 6/12 6

1, 2, 3... Art for You & Me

Learning to count and numeral recognition are the focus of this innovative art and activity class. Each session, participants will create their very own number books using a variety of art mediums such as watercolors, tempera paint, tissue paper, crayons, markers, stickers, and more! A new number book using innovative decorating techniques will be created each session, so feel free to participate in this program more than once!

Instructor Marilyn Gottelt
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
1, 2, 3... Art for You & Me 311402-B 24-36 months with parent 11/08 - 12/13
11/22/2010
9:00am-9:45am Mondays Community Center $32-R/$40-NR 6/10 5

Let's Explore: Colors & Shapes

This class, specially designed for younger children, will offer a great introduction to a classroom setting while learning about basic colors and shapes. Children will learn through stories, crafts, and songs. Parents are on-hand during the class to help their child learn!

Instructor Mairlyn Gottelt
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Let's Explore: Colors & Shapes 327301-A 24-42 months with parent 9/20 - 10/25
No class 10/11/2010
9:30am-10:15am Mondays Community Center $35-R/$44-NR 6/10 5

Exploration Station

Introduce your child to the classroom setting and set the foundation for future parent/tot and early childhood classes. Each child will explore the carefully designed classroom and exploration stations at his/her own pace under the guidance of experienced early childhood staff. New exploration stations and familiar centers are strategically placed throughout the classroom each week—all aboard!

Instructor Laura Greig
Class Code Age Dates Time Day Location Res/Non Min/Max Classes
Exploration Station 321504-A 24-42 months with parent 9/13 - 9/27 4:00pm-4:45pm Mondays Community Center $18-R/$23-NR 6/10 3
Exploration Station 321504-B 24-42 months with parent 10/18 - 11/01 4:00pm-4:45pm Mondays Community Center $18-R/$23-NR 6/10 3