Early Childhood

Fun In The Sun With Your Little One (18 Months-Age 3.5 with Adult)

Join us in the CCC Preschool Room for summer fun! Parents and kids will participate in themed weekly activities including circle time, songs, books, fingerplays, crafts, lots of smiles and more.
Location Central Community Center
Instructor Ms. Jill
No Class July 3 & 5

Wednesday, 10:30-11:15 AM | June 12-August 7 | R $88 NR $98
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Friday, 10:30-11:15 AM| June 14-August 9 | R $88 NR $98
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Nature Navigators (Ages 2/5-4 with Adult)

Learn and play with your child, through the lens of nature! Use your senses to explore and experience plants, animals and weather. Class time includes scavenger hunts, songs, games, sensory activities and outdoor play. Class takes place outdoors weather permitting.
Location Friendship Park Conservatory
Instructor Ms. Jill

Thursday, 10:30-11:30 AM | June 13-June 27 | R $42 NR $52
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Preschool Prep (Age 3)

Is your little one heading to preschool in the fall? This is the perfect class to introduce your child to a preschool format. There will be circle time, projects, open play and plenty of exploration throughout the morning. Children must be toilet trained and able to participte without a parent/caregiver present.
Location Central Community Center
Instructor Ms. Jenn
No Class July 2

Tuesday, 9:30-12:00 PM | June 11-July 30 | R $140 NR $150
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Ready, Set, Play! (Ages 2-3 with Adult)

Looking for something fun and engaging to do with your child that also helps prepare them for preschool? Join us for a fun, introductory experience to a preschool setting. Explore themes that include circle time songs, books, crafts, group play and interaction time. Work one-on-one with your child in all of our activities. Parents may bring an infant less than 9 months in a carrier/stroller, if needed.
Location Central Community Center
Instructor Ms. Jil
No Class July 1

Monday, 10:30-11:30 AM | June 10-July 8 | R $56 NR $66
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Monday, 10:30-11:30 AM | July 15-August 5 | R $56 NR $66
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Rock ‘N’ Kids

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together, while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following direction skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! rockitkids.com
Location Central Community Center

Tot Rock (12-30 Months with Adult)
Thursday, 9:15-9:55 AM | June 6-June 27 | R $52 NR $62
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Thursday, 9:15-9:55 AM | July 11-August 1 | R $52 NR $62
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Kid Rock I (Ages 2-3 with Adult)
Thursday, 10:00-10:40 AM | June 6-June 27 | R $52 NR $62
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Thursday, 10:00-10:40 AM | July 11-August 1 | R $52 NR $62
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Kid Rock II (Ages 3-5 without Adult)
Thursday, 10:45-11:25 AM | June 6-June 27 | R $52 NR $62
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Thursday, 10:45-11:25 AM | July 11-August 1 | R $52 NR $62
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Tots In The Park (12 Months-Age 4 with Parent)

Join us in the park for free play, fun and give-a-ways! Our early childhood staff lead the way as your tot engages with peers at this friendly meetup. Early Childhood programs and Mountaineers Preschool Information available. Event is weather dependent.

Monday, June 17 | 10:00-11:00 AM
Rosemary S. Argus Friendship Park (350 Elizabeth Ln., Des Plaines)

Wednesday, July 10 | 3:00-4:00 PM
Sunset Park (S. Can-Dota Ave. & W. Lonnquist Blvd., Mount Prospect

Thursday, August 1 | 4:00-5:00 PM
Sunrise Park (600 E. Sunset Rd., Mount Prospect)