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Early Childhood Lunch Bunch! Afternoon preschool, noon–2:00p, for ages 3–5 years If you are looking for a semi-structured If your child is between the Ages 3–5 years and you are looking for a semi-structured school environment in the afternoon this is a great program! Activities include learning shapes, letters, art, music and motor skill development. This is a great way to extend your morning if you are registered for Creative Corners. We also welcome students who are not registered. Please bring a sack lunch, snack and drink to each class. Register for the entire school year or pay at the door for a month at a time (Monthly, R: $37/NR: $51)! Whatever works with your schedule! Min/Max: 8/16 Creative Corners Preschool Teachers, Instructors Leisure Center, Roo ms 108 & 110 Noon–2:00p Full year registration (fees may be included in your Creative Corners payment plan): Mondays September 14, 2015 – May 9, 2016 R: $264/NR: $330 #564323-1 Tuesdays September 8, 2015 – May 10, 2016 R: $264/NR: $330 #564324-1 Wednesdays September 9, 2015 – May 11, 2016 R: $264/NR: $330 #564325-1 Thursdays September 10, 2015 – May 12, 2016 R: $264/NR: $330 #564326-1 Lunch Bunch By the Month Register at the front desk. R: $37/NR: $51 12 Kid Rock Little Chefs Dress to Mess! Creative Exploration! Parent/Tot Class, Ages 1.5 –3 Come march to the beat of your own drum! This class will include songs, musical instruments, and lots of FUN! Great for little ones who can’t sit still when they hear the beat! kr Min/Max: 8/16 Sheena Gutierrez, Instructor Prairie Lakes, Prairie Room 9 weeks Mondays, 9:30 –10:15a 1/11–3/21* R: $54/NR: $63 #464062-1 *No class 1/18 & 2/15 10 weeks Fridays, 9:30 –10:15a 1/15 –3/18 R: $60/NR: $70 #464062-2 Parent/Tot Class, Ages 1–2.5 Prepare to make a mess as your toddler explores the wonderful world of art! Through open-ended, explorative activities, your child will experiment with various types of artistic media. In each class, you and your tot will be introduced to a new tool and given time to engage in the artistic process. Dress to get messy! Bring an apron, smock, or mommy or daddy’s old t-shirt. All materials are non-toxic and safe to use. kr Min/Max: 8/12 Laura Meza, Instructor Prairie Lakes, Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 11 weeks Wednesdays, 2:00 –2:45p 1/13–3/23 R: $77/NR: $88 #464074-1 Get Your Wiggles Out Free! Ages 5 years and younger, with an adult Too cold to play outdoors? We’ve got the answer, and best of all it’s free! The Prairie Lakes and Leisure Center gyms will be open on select weekday mornings from 9:30 –11:00a. We provide hula-hoops and playground balls for all to enjoy. Note: During these special parent-tot playtimes, the gyms are not supervised by Park District staff; children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Sign-in at the front desk is required. kr/ss Prairie Lakes January 4 – May 10 South Gymnasium Mondays & Tuesdays 9:30 –11:00a Leisure Center January 6 – May 13 Gymnasium Wednesdays & Thursdays 9:30 –11:00a Ages 3–5 Put on your aprons and join us for some fun concoctions and silly recipes. We’ll make crazy creations: some edible, some not. All are non-toxic and made with ingredients found in everyone’s kitchen. Bring a small non-breakable mixing bowl, your apron, a snack and a drink, and get ready to mix up some fun. This is a great class for PM Kindergartners, too! kr Min/Max: 8/12 Laura Meza, Instructor Prairie Lakes, Kitchen & Mt. View Room 1 11 weeks Fridays, 9:30 –11:00a 1/8 –3/18 R: $110/NR: $121 #464421-1 Ages 2½ –5 Perfect for your child if they are signed up for Creative Corners Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. This preparation for preschool class offers a play-based curriculum in a caring and supportive environment that allows young students to develop a life-long love of learning. This is the perfect class to introduce your child to being independent in a classroom. The preschool staff encourages young learners to grow socially, emotionally, and academically with hands on art, music, and dramatic play activities. We explore numbers, letters, colors, shapes and more, in crafts, songs, and story time. Choose one day a week, or more! Please bring a snack and a drink. Note: A child may wear pull-ups, as long as a parent is available to change them if needed. kr Min/Max: 8/16 Evelyn Luna & Yvonne Fragale, Instructors Leisure Center, Room 109 & Gym 9 weeks Mondays, 9:30a–noon 1/11–3/21* R: $108/NR: $135 #464607-1 *No Class 1/18 & 2/15 11 weeks Tuesdays, 9:30a–noon 1/12–3/22 R: $132/NR: $165 #464607-2 Wednesdays, 9:30a–noon 1/13–3/23 R: $132/NR: $165 #464607-3 Thursdays, 9:30a–noon 1/14 –3/24 R: $132/NR: $165 #464607-4