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84 www.pdop.org early childhood / preschool Programs Without Parents School's Out: Preschool Edition Monday-Friday, 9:00A-12:00P Mar 23-27 Join the Park District of Oak Park on select days when District 97 is off of school. Participants will have fun as they laugh, play, and explore the day away. Different days will explore different content areas. Please dress your child for messy play inside and outside. Snack will be provided. Ages 3-5 Per Single Session: Res Fee $25 - Fee $30 Location: Barrie Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms Little Explorers ursdays, 1:00-2:30P Apr 2-May 28 Calling all little explorers! Join us for this exploratory program for children 3-5 years old at the Austin Gardens Environmental Education Center. Children will climb, hop, jump, sing, and get muddy while exploring a different nature topic each week through cras, stories, songs and more! Sign up week-by- week or for the whole 10-week series! Ages 3-5 • Apr 2 - Rain • Apr 9 - Clouds • Apr 16 - Earth Day • Apr 23 - Farm • Apr 30 - Flowers • May 7 - Frogs • May 14 - Bees • May 21 - Butterflies • May 28 - Rainbows • Apr 2-May 28 - Full Series Per Single Session: Res Fee $16 - Fee $20 Full Series: Res Fee $135 - Fee $155 Location: Austin Gardens Supervisor: Leah Pryor Teddy Bear Picnic Monday, Apr 6, 1:00-2:00P Bring your favorite cuddly friend with you to celebrate the end of hibernation. We will make a snack to share, read a story, sing, and play! Any stuffed animal or doll is welcome as your child's guest of honor. Ages 3-5 Res Fee $15 - Fee $20 Location: Stevenson Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms Spanish Monday, Apr 6-May 11, 3:30-4:30P Socialize and interact with peers during small and large group activities. Art, music, and stories will be part of the fun as participants gain an appreciation for another culture. is is an introductory class that will involve repetition to increase exposure, comprehension, and connections to everyday activities that are familiar to our learners. (6 classes) Ages 3-5 Res Fee $68 - Fee $88 Location: Stevenson Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms Museum Campus Sampler ursdays, 1:00-2:00P Apr 16 • Apr 30 • May 14 Have you been meaning to visit the Museum Campus? Or maybe you've been there and know your child's biggest interest? Join us for your favorite topic or come all three weeks to explore it all! ere will be books, cras, songs, and lots of fun! Ages 3-5 • Apr 16 - Stars & Planets • Apr 30 - Under the Sea • May 14 - Dinosaurs Per Session: Res Fee $15 - Fee $20 Location: Longfellow Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms Slime Science Saturday, Apr 4, 8:30-10:00A Get messy while learning about what mixtures and solutions make the best slime. Mix, mess and take home different kinds of slime. We'll collect data and then compare and contrast our slime types. Ages 4-6 Res Fee $20 - Fee $25 Location: Barrie Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms Lights, Camera, Action! Wednesday, April 1-May 6, 3:30-4:30P Does your child like to take the stage? Are they always singing, dancing, twirling, or pretending? Send them to us each Wednesday! Each week, your child will be given props and costumes while they explore the art of improvisation with friends. ey will have the opportunity to be creative, while developing communication and cooperation skills. e possibilities are endless! (6 classes) Ages 4-6 Per Session: Res Fee $68 - Fee $88 Location: Stevenson Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms The Science of Storms Saturday, May 2, 8:30-10:00A We'll learn about different storm types and what makes extreme weather. We'll use books, science experiments and games to explore this exciting topic. Ages 4-6 Res Fee $20 - Fee $25 Location: Barrie Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms Pizza, Project & Play Fridays, 6:00-8:30P Apr 17 • May 15 Enjoy a Friday by letting us entertain your children. Each themed evening will include a pizza dinner, a fun take-home project, and play time with friends, while you get some much deserved time to yourself. Don't miss out on the fun for both guardians and kids! Ages 3-7 Per Session: Res Fee $20 - Fee $25 Location: Andersen Center Supervisor: Barb Grooms Date Night Option!