Early Childhood Classes
Early Childhood
Program Guidelines
We strive to provide a wide variety of excellent
Early Childhood Programs. We welcome your
questions, comments, and suggestions for
new classes.
To ensure quality programs, the following
guidelines have been put into place:
• For all non-parent classes, children must be
toilet trained. No diapers or pull-ups, please.
• For parent/tot classes, there will be a
designated area for infants in car seats.
• Due to parent participation in parent/tot
classes, older siblings are not allowed to attend.
• For classes with crafts and painting, we
recommend that participants wear old clothes
or bring a smock.
Register early and avoid cancellations!
Class cancellations are always determined
one week prior to the start of each class.
Under the Deep Blue Sea
Ages 3–5
Come explore the ocean with us! Through
crafts, stories, games and dramatic play,
we’ll learn about the variety of creatures
that live in the world’s oceans. Paper plate
aquariums, octopus windsocks, fish prints
and fishing for numbers are just some of
the projects we create, while exploring the
deep blue sea. Please bring a snack to
enjoy during class. kr
Min/Max: 12/20
Margaret Nuscher & Jennifer Hernandez,
Instructors
ALC, Room 108
3 weeks
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays,
9:30am–noon
6/17–7/3
R: $90/NR: $112.50
#164986-1
Backyard Buzz
Ages 3–5
Come explore and discover the world of
creepy, crawly, wiggly and slimy critters!
We learn about the world of insects through
crafts, games, music, and stories, in an
environment that will also help your child
develop skills in fine motor, language, and
math. The last session will be a “Bug Bash”
party the children will be sure to remember
as a “buzzing good time”. Please bring a
snack to enjoy during class. kr
Min/Max: 12/20
Margaret Nuscher & Jennifer Hernandez,
Instructors
ALC, Room 108
3 weeks
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays,
9:30am–noon 7/15–7/31
R: $90/NR: $112.50
#164051-1
Polish Preschool Song & Dance
Ages 3–5
LMs. Marzena is fluent in Polish and
teaches traditional songs and dances
from her childhood. Children learn new
vocabulary from storybooks, craft projects,
and playtime. kr
Min/Max: 6/10
Marzena Pisarczyk, Instructor
4 Weeks
Session 1
Mondays at the Mount Prospect RecPlex,
420 W. Dempster Street.
1:00–2:00pm 6/23–7/21*
R: $48/NR: $60
#164503-1
*No Class 7/14
Wednesdays at PLCC, Prairie Room
Noon–1:00pm 6/25–7/23*
R: $48/NR: $60
#164503-2
*No Class 7/16
Session 2
Mondays at the Mount Prospect RecPlex,
420 W. Dempster Street.
1:00–2:00pm 7/28–8/18
R: $48/NR: $60
#164503-3
Wednesdays at PLCC, Prairie Room
Noon–1:00pm 7/30–8/20
R: $48/NR: $60
#164503-4
Getting Ready for Kindergarten
& Beyond
Ages 4–6
Getting Ready for Kindergarten and
Beyond is a new and exciting class offering
a fun-filled morning for your soon to be
Kindergartner or future First Grader. This
class offers your child the opportu nity for
continued academic skills as well as fun
socializing activities using both indoor
and outdoor summertime experiences.
We explore the learning areas of reading,
math, and science in a relaxed and fun
environment taught by experienced Early
Childhood teachers. This is the perfect
combination of summer fun and learning
that will prepare your child for a new school
year! kr
Min/Max: 12/20
Des Plaines Park District Staff, Instructors
PLCC, Meeting Room 1 & 2
3 Weeks
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
Session 1
9:00–11:30am 7/15–7/31
R: $126/NR: $157.50
#164752-1
Session 2
9:00–11:30am 8/5–8/21
R: $126/NR: $157.50
#164752-2
Spanish Summer Preschool
Ages 3–5
Give your child the opportunity to learn
a second language at a young age. At
Spanish Preschool, we follow a rich
curriculum that encompasses all areas
of a young child’s development. All
communication from teacher to children
is conducted mainly in Spanish. Through
traditional songs and stories, children
learn about the culture and history of
many Spanish-speaking countries. kr
Min/Max: 8/12
Laura Meza, Instructor
ALC, Room 109
4 Weeks
Saturdays, 9:30am–noon
Session 1 6/7–6/28
R: $61/NR: $76.25
#164505-1
Session 2 7/12–8/2
R: $61/NR: $76.25
#164505-2
Spanish Preschool Summer Camp
Ages 3–5
Interested in Spanish Preschool Camp!
This mini-camp will help your preschoolers
learn this new language, while having fun
with fellow classmates! Ms. Laura will
follow a similar curriculum to her Spanish
Preschool. All communication from the
teachers to the children is conducted
exclusively in Spanish. Through traditional
songs and stories, children learn about
the culture and history of many Spanishspeaking countries. Please bring a snack
to enjoy during class. kr
Min/Max: 8/12
Laura Meza, Instructor
ALC, Room 109
2 Weeks
Mondays–Thursdays, 9:30am–12:30pm
Session 1 6/23–7/3
R: $192/NR: $230
#164507-1
Session 2 7/7–7/17
R: $192/NR: $230
#164507-2
Session 3 7/21–7/31
R: $192/NR: $230
#164507-3
Session 4 8/4–8/14
R: $192/NR: $230
#164507-4
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