Village of Hinsdale | Parks & Recreation • EARLY CHILDHOOD & YOUTH PROGRAMS
DON ’ T MISS OUT ! Nothing ruins a great program more than waiting until the last minute to register for a program or class . Decisions about classes are made 3 business days before the class - don ’ t wait until the day a program starts to sign-up - it may be too late !
Little Veterinarian School — Dog
After “ adopting ” their very own plush puppy , students will roleplay the key responsibilities of a veterinarian , including how to properly perform a nose-to-tail exam . These future veterinarians will learn how to sew stitches , remove ticks , make healthy treats , and vaccinate their dog .
Code |
Day |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
503007-01 |
Tu |
4:30-5:30pm |
9 / 24-10 / 29 |
$ 150R /$ 180NR |
Ages : |
5-9 years |
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Location : |
The Community House |
Min / Max : |
8 / 16 { Co-Op } |
Jr . Firefighter
Hinsdale firefighters explain and demonstrate important fire safety practices . Children will tour the Fire Safety House . Firefighters will show participants how to exit a home in the event of a fire and how to recognize potential hazards . Children must be accompanied by an adult .
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
405057-03 |
F |
4:30-5:15pm |
9 / 20 |
$ 10R /$ 12NR |
505057-01 |
F |
4:30-5:15pm |
11 / 22 |
$ 10R /$ 12NR |
605057-01 |
F |
4:30-5:15pm |
1 / 24 |
$ 10R /$ 12NR |
Age : |
3-8 years with adult |
Instructor : Hinsdale Fire Department |
Location : |
Hinsdale Fire Department |
Min / Max : |
4 / 5 { Co-Op } |
Stranger Danger
The focus of this program is to teach children about the potential dangers of strangers through the explanation of numerous safety tips by Hinsdale Police Officers . An adult must accompany children .
Code |
Day |
Time |
Date |
Fee |
505069-01 |
Th |
4:00-4:45pm |
10 / 3 |
$ 10R /$ 12NR |
Ages : |
4-8 years with adult |
Instructor : Hinsdale Police Department |
Location : |
The Community House |
Min / Max : |
4 / 20 { Co-Op } |
STEM Sleuths
Our STEM Sleuths program is a course designed to expose students to the forensic science used to solve a crime . Students will conduct experiments on fingerprinting , collecting shoe prints , chromatography , composite drawing , facial reconstruction , toxicology , and handwriting analysis . The class culminates in the forensic student team working together to solve a crime .
Code |
Day |
Time |
Dates |
Fee |
503011-01 |
Tu |
5:45-6:45pm |
9 / 24-10 / 29 |
$ 130R /$ 156NR |
Ages : |
5-9 years |
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Location : |
The Community House |
Min / Max : |
8 / 16 |
Magic Class !
Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a collection of fascinating and mesmerizing tricks from the “ Magic Team of Gary Kantor ”! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards , ropes , coins , mind- reading , and more . All materials are provided , and each child receives a magic kit to take home . Children are grouped by age and always learn tricks that are age appropriate . Additionally , you can sign up for this class again and again since brand new tricks are taught at each session !
Code |
Days |
Time |
Dates |
502001-01 |
Tu |
6:45-7:40pm |
10 / 8 |
502001-02 |
Th |
5:00-5 : 55 pm |
12 / 12 |
Ages : |
5-12 years |
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Fee : |
$ 22R /$ 26NR |
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Locations : 10 / 8 at Clarendon Hills Park District |
12 / 12 at Westmont Park District |
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