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TOTALLY TWOS - First Time Participants
Age: 2 years This fun class will include story time, singing songs, creating one of a kind masterpieces, social interaction with other children, playing with toys and having loads of fun! Weeks 1-3 will be held as a Parent & Tot class. The 4th week parents will not be in the classroom, but must remain in the building. This class is a total of 11 weeks, with 8 weeks as a drop off program. (KR) Location: Fee: Instructor: Min / Max: Register By: Code: 202006A
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $97 Res. / $121 Nonres. Sam Wilson 6 / 12 Jan. 5 Date: Friday, Jan. 12-Mar. 23
Time: 9:15-10:15am
TOTALLY TWOS LEVEL 2
Age: 2 years This class is designed for those 2 year olds who have participated in Totally Twos - First Timers with very little separation anxiety. Totally Twos Level 2 has two instructors who will lead your child in arts and crafts, circle time, story time and free play. Help your child explore their independence by registering them for Totally Twos! This is an 11 week drop off class. (KR) Location: Fee: Instructor: Min / Max: Register By: Code: 202007A
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $120 Res. / $150 Nonres. Sam Wilson 6 / 12 Jan. 5 Date: Friday, Jan. 12-Mar. 23
Time: 10:30am-12pm
PARENTS MORNING OFF!
Age: 2 - 5 years Too many chores and errands to run, with no time to yourself? Let us give you a break for a little while! We will have time to play games, make a craft, enjoy a story and have unstructured play time. Why not take advantage of this fun class for your child(ren)? (KR) Location: Fee: Instructor: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $65 Res. / $81 Nonres. Sharon Fenn 6 / 12 Jan. 2 & Feb. 20
Code: Date: 202024A Tuesday, Jan. 9-Feb. 13 202024B Tuesday, Feb. 27-Apr. 10 (No Class Mar. 27)
Time: 9-10:30am 9-10:30am
RAINBOW MAGIC
Age: 2 - 3 years Explore the colors of the rainbow in this great class! Each week, a new project will be made using a color of the rainbow. We will create crafts, play games & have a wonderful time! Children are encouraged to wear the week’s color! We get messy, so please dress your child accordingly. Location: Fee: Instructor: Min / Max: Register By: Code: 202049A 202049B
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $48 Res. / $60 Nonres. Sam Wilson 4/6 Jan. 3 & Feb. 21
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 10-Feb. 14 Wednesday, Feb. 28-Apr. 11 (No Class Mar. 28)
Time: 10:15-11:15am 10:15-11:15am
BUDDING ARTIST & LUNCH
Age: 3 - 5 years Exploring the world of art by dipping fingers in finger paints and brushes in paint cups, exploring how caulk feels on paper or how wet paint sticks; art is in the eye of the artist and young children are great artists! Create a work of art, then eat a healthy packed lunch with Ms. Sharon. Please note any food allergies on registration form. This class is great for morning preschoolers – teachers will walk your student to class. (KR) Location: Fee: Instructor: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $55 Res. / $69 Nonres. Sharon Fenn 4/8 Jan. 1 & Feb. 19
Code: Date: 202048A Monday, Jan. 8-Feb. 12 202048B Monday, Feb. 26-Apr. 9 (No Class Mar. 26)
Time: 11:30-1pm 11:30-1pm
NO BAKE COOKING & LUNCH BUNCH
Age: 3 - 5 years If your child enjoys baking and tasting new things, this is the class for them! We will learn to make simple snacks and treats that you can do at home. We’ll play once our kitchen work is done! Please pack a lunch and drink. This class is great for morning preschoolers to extend their day with friends – teachers will walk your student to class. (KR) Location: Fee: Instructor: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $55 Res. / $69 Nonres. Sharon Fenn 4/8 Jan. 2 & Feb. 20
Code: Date: 202047A Tuesday, Jan. 9-Feb. 13 202047B Tuesday, Feb. 27-Apr. 10 (No Class Mar. 27)
Time: 11:30am-1pm 11:30am-1pm
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EARLY CHILDHOOD WIGGLE WORMS
Age: 3 - 5 years Children will participate in fun activities and play time while using their muscles and playing games in the gym. Children will learn good sportsmanship and how to follow directions while expending energy. This class is great for morning preschoolers – instructors will walk your student from class. Preschoolers may be hungry, please feel free to send a hearty snack. This class is a total of 13 weeks. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By: Code: 202004A
Recreation Center Gym $97 Res. / $121 Nonres. 5 / 10 Jan. 3 Time: 11:45-1:15pm
LEAP INTO LITERACY
Age: 3 - 5 years Leap Into Literacy is a fun, engaging and hands-on program that promotes the development of early literacy skills in young children. Strengthen your child’s early literacy skills with emphasis on award-winning children’s literature to facilitate vocabulary development, listening awareness, rhyming, syllable/word awareness and comprehension strategies (predicting, retelling, etc.). Multi-sensory games, activities and art projects will be utilized to enhance the session’s story. Follow-up parent activity provided at the end of the session. This is a contractual program. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By: Code: 202017A (3-4 yrs) 202017B (4-5 yrs) 202017C (3-4 yrs) 202017D (4-5 yrs)
AROUND THE WORLD
Age: 3 -5 years Does your child love the idea of travel? Ms. Sharon will take explorers on an adventure each week with fun games, projects and stories that help us learn all about different cultures that make this world such a wonderful place. We’ll also make a food item that goes along with that country. Please note any food allergies on your registration form at the time of registration. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Date: Wednesday, Jan. 10-Apr. 11 (No Class Mar. 28)
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room A $94 Res. / $118 Nonres. 5 / 10 Jan. 4 & Feb. 22 Date: Thursday, Jan. 11-Feb. 15 Thursday, Jan. 11-Feb. 15 Thursday, Mar. 1-Apr. 12 Thursday, Mar. 1-Apr. 12 (No Class Mar. 29)
Time: 9-10am 10:15-11:30am 9-10am 10:15-11:30am
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Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $48 Res. / $60 Nonres. 4/8 Jan. 1 & Feb. 19
Code: Date: Time: 202061A Monday, Jan. 8-Feb. 12 9-10:30am 202061B Monday, Feb. 26-Apr.9 9-10:30am (No Class Mar. 26)
INTRO TO ROBOTICS
Age: 3 -6 years BeeBot™ has buzzed into town to help us learn about robots and programming. Students will learn in a group environment how to give BeeBot commands to program his movements. With hands-on fun and minds-on creativity, BeeBot will spark the youngest imaginations! This is a contractual program. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By: Code: 202056A
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room A $192 Res. / $240 Nonres. 6 / 12 Jan. 11 Date: Thursday, Jan. 18-Mar. 22
Time: 1-2pm
PIN PON SPANISH LESSONS
Age: 3 - 6 years Learn Spanish in interesting and fun ways through songs, story time, games activities and crafts. Children will learn vocabulary words and learn to form sentences according to the theme of the week. This is a contractual program. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room A $78 Res. / $97 Nonres. 2/6 Jan. 6 & Feb. 24
Code: Date: 202079A Saturday, Jan. 13-Feb. 17 202079B Saturday, Mar. 3-Apr. 21 (No Class Mar. 24 & 31)
Register online at www.glpd.com
Time: 9:30-10:30am 9:30-10:30am
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THINKING ABOUT PRESCHOOL FOR YOUR LITTLE ONE? Our I Love Learning Preschool offers classes for Young 3s, 3 and 4-year-olds! For more information, see pages 14-15 or contact Preschool Director Mary Kay Olson at (847) 223-7529 or
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SCOOBY DOO SCAVENGER HUNT
EGG COLORING FUN
Age: 4 - 8 years We’re on the hunt for clues, so we can solve the mystery and save our dessert! Be part of Scooby Doo and the Mystery Gang for a fun evening. Pizza and juice will be served. If we solve the mystery, a yummy dessert will be the reward! A famous sleuth will join us at the end of the evening. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Age: 4 - 8 years Let’s get together to color eggs and decorate cookies! Every child will get to color a dozen eggs to take home. Please wear play clothes, we will be working with color dye. Afterwards, we’ll decorate cookies! Don’t miss the fun! (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room A $17 Res. / $21 Nonres. / Sibling Fee: $12 6 / 18 Feb. 3
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room B $13 Res. / $16 Nonres. / Sibling Fee: $8 6 / 10 Mar. 15
Code: Date: Time: 200006A Thursday, Mar. 22 5:45-6:45pm
Code: Date: Time: 202050A Saturday, Feb. 10 6-8pm
VALENTINE COOKIES MADE OUR WAY
Age: 4 - 8 years Join Ms. Sam in this fun cookie making class! You’ll make cookie dough, roll it out and use valentine cookie cutters. While the cookies are baking, we’ll have craft time. Decorating will be up to our little pastry chefs, who will bring home six wonderful cookies to share with their families. All supplies included. Please note any food allergies at the time of registration. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $15 Res. / $19 Nonres. / Sibling Fee: $10 6 / 10 Feb. 5
Code: Date: Time: 202022A Monday, Feb. 12 5:30-7pm
LEAPING LEPRECHAUNS
Age: 4 - 8 years With Ms. Sam & Ms. Meghan leading this class, it is guaranteed to be a leaping good time! At our St. Patty’s Party you’ll have pizza, make a craft and search for gold. Ms. Meghan will teach a fun Irish Jig for everyone to show off during the last 5 minutes of class. Grab a friend and join us for some leprechaun giggles! (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room UL $15 Res. / $19 Nonres. / Sibling Fee: $10 6 / 18 Mar. 9
Code: Date: Time: 202023A Friday, Mar. 16 6:15-7:45pm
LOOKING FOR SPORTS CLASSES FOR YOUR YOUNG CHILD? With everything from Little Dribblers Basketball to Pee Wee Hockey, the Park District has sports classes and programs for everyone! Check out the Youth Athletics section starting on page 20!
STAR WARS LEGO FEST
Age: 3.5 - 8 years Here is a class that is sure to be a blast! Bring your friends to the Grayslake Park District for an afternoon full of Lego fun! Have your own adventure while you design and build different Star Wars Lego sets. Let your imagination run wild while Ms. Sharon helps make it feel real! Each child will get to bring home their Lego creation. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room A $17 Res. / $21 Nonres. / Sibling Fee: $12 6 / 10 Mar. 3
Code: Date: Time: 202013A Saturday, Mar. 10 1-3pm
GARY KANTOR’S MAGIC CLASS
Age: 5 - 12 years Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they are quickly learned and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child will receive a magic kit to take home. Feel free to sign up for multiple classes, new tricks will be taught at each class. This is a contractual program. (KR) Location: Fee: Min / Max: Register By:
Jan. 9 - Libertyville Sports Complex Apr. 11 - Mundelein Park District $20 Res. / $25 Nonres. 5 / 30 Jan. 2 & Apr. 4
Code: Date: Time: 210015A Tuesday, Jan. 9 6:45-7:40pm 210015B Wednesday, Apr. 11 5-5:55pm
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