Fall Guide 2023

Early Childhood

ASL (American Sign Language) Classes 9 months-3 years with parent Interested in learning the basics of American Sign Language or communicating with your young child through signing? Join us from the comfort and convenience of your living room as you learn to sign in a fun, interactive and lively environment. Each session covers new material. Taught live on the Zoom platform by a Language in Action, Inc. instructor. Zoom login information will be emailed to participants before the first class. Contractual 44276-00 Sept. 12-Oct. 17 Tu/5:00-5:30 pm $77(R)/$97(NR) Virtual 44276-01 Oct. 24-Nov. 28 Tu/5:00-5:30 pm $77(R)/$97(NR) Virtual 44276-02 Dec. 5-Jan. 9 Tu/5:00-5:30 pm $77(R)/$97(NR) Virtual Rock N’ Kids 1-5 years This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative music-based activi ties, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imag ination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! www.rockitkids. com Contractual Tot Rock - 1 year with parent 44170-00 Sept. 14-Oct. 19 Th/9:30-10:10 am $74(R)/$94(NR) RA 44170-01 Nov. 2-Dec. 14* Th/9:30-10:10 am $74(R)/$94(NR) RA Kid Rock I - 2 years with parent 44171-00 Sept. 14-Oct. 19 Th/10:20-11:00 am $74(R)/$94(NR) RA 44171-01 Nov. 2-Dec. 14* Th/10:20-11:00 am $74(R)/$94(NR) RA Kid Rock II - 3-5 years 44172-00 Sept. 14-Oct. 19 Th/11:10-11:50 am $74(R)/$94(NR) RA 44172-01 Nov. 2-Dec. 14* Th/11:10-11:50 am $74(R)/$94(NR) RA *No Class: 11/23 Holiday Bedtime Stories 1½-8 years with parent Calling all kids! Put on your jammies and bring your favorite stuffed animal and blanket for a special evening of Christmas songs and stories with the Park District Elf. Milk and cookies will be served and who knows, maybe Santa will stop by with a small gift for each child! Parents, don’t forget your cameras! Pre-registration is required and each child attending must be signed up. Parents are admitted free with paid child admission. 44220-00 Dec. 6 W/6:30-7:45 pm $15(R)/$20(NR) RA S.M.I.L.E. 1½-3 years with optional parent Children will engage with music: S-ing, M-ove, I-mmitate, L-is ten, and E-ngage. “We are the Dinosaurs,”“Rocketship Run,”“I’m a Little Teapot,” and “Open, Shut Them” are a few song examples. Play-dough and hands-on exploration will also be planned. Be prepared to SMILE! 44120-00 Sept. 15-Oct. 20* F/9:00-10:00 am $48(R)/$68(NR) RORC 44120-01 Nov. 3-Dec. 15* F/9:00-10:00 am $57(R)/$77(NR) RORC *No Class: 10/6, 11/24

Kids ‘n Colors 1½-3 with optional parent Each week we will introduce a new color through crafts, songs, books and activities. 44108-00 Sept. 14-Oct. 19 Th/9:15-10:00 am $54(R)/$74(NR) RORC 44108-01 Nov. 2-Dec. 14* Th/9:15-10:00 am $54(R)/$74(NR) RORC *No Class: 11/23 Getting to Know Me 1½-3 years with parent Let’s discover and use our five senses. Weekly themed art proj ects and activities will surprise the children with taste, touch, smell, sight and sounds. Actively participate with your child as he or she discovers the world around him/her. 2-4 with optional parent Using stories, crafts and activities, we will explore the world around us through themes such as dinosaurs, bugs, vehicles, and our earth. Bring your imagination and creativity! 44121-00 Sept. 15-Oct. 20* F/10:30-11:15 am $45(R)/$65(NR) RORC 44121-01 Nov. 3-Dec. 15* F/10:30-11:15 am $54(R)/$74(NR) RORC *No Class: 10/6, 11/24 On My Own 2 years with optional parent Children will learn to gain independence and positive social interaction through theme-based activities. Circle time with songs and a story combined with free-form art will provide the perfect first experience for your child to work toward being on their own. This class is to try to build separation. Parents are welcome to be a part of the classes working to the goal of not being in the room by the end of the classes. You may leave your child when you feel it is time. 44110-00 Sept. 13-Oct. 18 W/9:00-9:45 am $54(R)/$74(NR) RORC 44110-01 Nov. 1-Dec. 13* W/9:00-9:45 am $54(R)/$74(NR) RORC *No Class: 11/22 Tunes for Tots-Let’s Play 2-5 years with parent Crafts, Music & Movement, Stories, Fun! It is a time for children to learn new songs while using musical instruments, props, finger plays, body movement, story time and crafts. Children will have FUN with some new art techniques and some old ones such as painting, coloring, pasting and construction. Each participant is encouraged to engage at his or her own level. Contractual 44176-00 Oct. 4-25 W/12:00-12:45 pm $60(R)/$80(NR) RA Fun To Be Me 3-4 years Two hours of fun and socialization through songs, show-and tell, crafts, games, story time, and more! Activities will be based on weekly themes. Sign-up fast for this popular class that will help your child find his or her independence. CHILDREN MUST BE TOILET TRAINED. 44102-00 Sept. 11-Oct. 23* M/9:30-11:30 am $84(R)/$104(NR) RORC 44102-01 Oct. 30-Dec. 11* M/9:30-11:30 am $84(R)/$104(NR) RORC *No Class: 10/9, 11/20 44101-00 44101-01 Sept. 12-Oct. 17 Oct. 31-Dec. 12* Tu/9:15-10:00 am Tu/9:15-10:00 am $54(R)/$74(NR) $54(R)/$74(NR) RA RA *No Class: 11/21 Little Explorers

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