After School Programs
West Ridge Connection (Busing)
Grades K-4
Connect your child’s school day with a West Ridge
Center after school program. Children are transported
from school to West Ridge Center by District 112 school
buses. Students are welcomed off their bus by staff and are
provided with a snack, activities, and are then escorted to
their program.
• This program is available to District 112 students
• Children enrolled in West Ridge Connection must be enrolled
in an eligible West Ridge Center program (look for programs
with the bus icon)
• To keep West Ridge Connection running safely and efficiently,
registration is not accepted after Friday, August 9, 2019
• Bus transportation portion is not provided on school non-
attendance or early dismissal days
No busing on school days off or early release days,
however there are programs on: Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 14-15,
Nov 8, Nov 11, Nov 25-27, Dec 20, Jan 17, Jan 20, Feb 14, Feb
17, Feb 28, Mar 2, Mar 19-20, Apr 9, Apr 13, May 22, May 29.
No busing or Programs on: Sep 30, Oct 9, Nov 28-29, Dec
23-31, Jan 1-3, Mar 23-27, April 10, May 25.
**Parents are required to contact District 112 Transportation
directly to fill out their approved transportation form. Both West
Ridge Center and District 112 need to be notified of your child’s
transportation needs. For more information call 847-579-3123.
Clay Shop | Grades 1-4
Build skills and self-confidence while learning hand building
techniques with clay. No matter your experience, design & make
tiles, pots and figures easily. Creations are glazed and fired after
imaginations have run wild! All materials are included.
Instructor: Chris Plummer & Lori Cohen. Min/Max is 6/10.
No programs Sep 30, Dec 23-31, Mar 23.
FULL YEAR | SEP 9-MAY 18
3205101-A M 4:15-5:45pm
$759/779
FALL ONLY | SEP 9-DEC 16
3205101-B M 4:15-5:45pm
$322/342
Invention Convention | Grade 1
FULL YEAR | SEP 9-MAY 29
3441400-A M
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-B Tu
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-C W
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-D Th
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-E F
3:30-4:15pm $429
$455
$442
$442
$429
FALL ONLY | SEP 9-DEC 20
3441400-F M
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-G Tu
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-H W
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-I
Th
3:30-4:15pm
3441400-J
F
3:30-4:15pm $182
$195
$182
$182
$182
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After School Variety Children Programs
Park District of Highland Park • 847.831.3810 • pdhp.org
Step inside; think outside the box! Do what most doers don’t, think
up something new. Then, make the new even newer—because
we’re creative doers! Children may handle or consume food
products. Instructor: Ginny Schwalbach. Min/Max 8/12.
No programs Oct 9, Dec 23-31, Jan 1-3, Mar 24-25.
FULL YEAR | SEP 10-MAY 27
3557101-A Tu 4:15-5:45pm
$875/895
3557101-B W 4:15-5:45pm
$825/845
FALL ONLY | SEP 10-DEC 18
3557101-C Tu 4:15-5:45pm
$375/395
3557101-D W 4:15-5:45pm
$325/345
The Art of Cooking | Grades 2-4
Mix, stir, chop, create! This class will incorporate cooking combined
with an art project. Each week is inspired by a new color. A recipe
will be made together as a group and eaten before the class ends.
A “Lookbook” is sent home at the end of the session with recipes
and coordinating art work. Children handle and consume food
products in this program. Instructor: Lori Cohen & Belle Kolman.
Min/Max 8/14. No programs on Nov 28, Dec 23-31, Jan 1-3, Mar 26.
FULL YEAR | SEP 12 - MAY 28
3308122-A Th 4:15-5:45pm
$782/802
FALL ONLY | SEP 12 - DEC 19
3308122-B Th 4:15-5:45pm
$322/342