Early Childhood Classes
Classes in each category are sorted by child's age.
Interested in a program? Register online through iSPOT.
For more information, view the program guide or call 847/490-7036.
Fitness
Children enjoy these energy-filled movement classes. The focus of these classes are to get children moving and expending energy. They do not focus on skills for specific sports. Children should wear gym shoes.
12-30 months - Movin’ and Groovin’ to Music
2-4 years 2-5 years
Cooking
Children participate in the cooking process in these fun and messy classes! No nuts or nut products are used in recipes. Please let instructor know the first day of class of any food allergies. All cooking classes meet in the visual arts studio at the Community Recreation Center.
Classes without Parents
These classes encourage independence. Some classes include parent participation for part of the class time. These are great classes to take before beginning preschool. Early childhood instructors will help ease both parents and children with separation anxiety.
28 months - 3 years
42 mos-5 years
3-4 years
3-5 years
3-6 years
4-6 years - LEGO Builders
- Fun with Science
- Math Readiness
- Reading Readiness
4-7 years - Fruits & Veggies to the Rescue
Socialization
These classes allow children and adults time to interact with other children and adults. A variety of activities may be included, such as art, singing, dancing, free play and story time.
Birth-15 months 9-20 months 12-20 months 1-4 years 18-30 months 18 months-3 years
18 months-4 years - Let's Have Fun with Miss Lori
18-42 months - Rhyme Time with Mother Goose
- Tot Potpourri
22-42 months 28 mos - 3 years 2-3 years
Specialization
Class experiences are specifically related to music, art, science or pre-educational skills. The majority of class time is spent focusing on the development of skills related to the specific area.
Newborn - 1 year 1 month - 5 years
1-2 years 1 - 3 years 18 months - 4 years
20 - 36 months 20 months - 4 years 2-3 years
42 months - 5 years
3-4 years 4-6 years - Lego Builders
- Fun with Science
- Math Readiness
- Reading Readiness
4-7 years - Fruits & Veggies to the Rescue