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Programs With Parents (In Person)
early childhood / preschool
Story Time at
The Conservatory
Wednesdays
10:00-10:30A & 11:00-11:30A
Ages 18mos-5yrs
Enjoy stories, songs, and puppets led by
our volunteer docents at the Oak Park
Conservatory. Adults and children must both
register to attend story time. Story time takes
place outside in our Discovery Garden, and
inside the Conservatory during inclement
weather. is program is presented by the
Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory.
Free, with suggested $5 donation at the door.
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Take Home
Toddler Exploration Time
ird Friday of the month,
9:30-10:00A
Sep 17 • Oct 15 • Nov 19
Young learners will be delighted
with stories, lessons, and cras lead
virtually by our education docents.
Participants will pick up a cra bag from
the Conservatory with all the pieces needed
to complete the cra prior to the lesson. On
Friday, we will join together virtually to make
the cra! Ages 18mos-5yrs
Advanced registration is required.
(Requires advance pickup of materials at the
Oak Park Conservatory.)
Space is limited to 50 children.
Per Session: Res Fee $5 -Fee $8
Free for FOPCON members
Visit www.fopcon.org to become a
member!
Supervisor: Patti Staley
Sep - Tops and Bottoms
Oct - Leap Into Leaves
Nov - Backyard Animals
Kindermusik: Leaves in the Wind
Tuesday, Sep 28, 6:15-6:50P
Explore nature and the change of seasons with these
fun songs, rhymes, stories, dances, and instrument
play-a-longs. We'll wiggle and giggle as we shake the
apple tree, dance like leaves in the wind, and finally
relax and cuddle as wild geese fly high in the sky.
Ages 0-7
Res Fee $25 - Fee $30
Location: Barrie Center
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Kindermusik: Thankfulness
Tuesday, Nov 16, 6:15-6:50P
We're so thankful for our families and the chance
to share our lives with them! And, nothing brings
people together faster than making music in a group.
So let's sing, dance, rhyme, move, and play together,
and celebrate just why our families matter so much.
Ages 0-7
Res Fee $25 - Fee $30
Location: Barrie Center
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Kindermusik: Jingle Jangle
Tuesday, Nov 30, 6:15-7:20P
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! We'll delight
in making it "snow" with tissues and cotton balls,
and in "ice skating" on paper plates. en, to add to
the cold weather fun, we'll all dance together like
jolly snowmen and play our bells to a jingle-bell
symphony. Experience the magic of the season with
music and movement! Ages 0-7
Res Fee $25 - Fee $30
Location: Stevenson Center
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Note: Adults and all children 2 years old and older will be required to wear face coverings
and social distancing guidelines will be followed. All PDOP/DCFS cleaning and disinfecting
protocols will also be followed.
1, 2, 3 Play with Me!
Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30A
Sep 14-Oct 19 • Nov 9-Dec 7
Saturdays, 9:30-10:30A
Sep 18-Oct 16 • Nov 6-Dec 4
Each week explore, play, and socialize along with your
toddler. Songs, games, large motor activities, music,
parachute play, blocks, art projects and more will
encourage the development of your child's listening,
sharing and coordination skills. All children must be
accompanied by an adult. Ages 12m-3 years
Tuesdays: Res Fee $68 - Fee $88 (Sep/Oct)
Tuesdays: Res Fee $57 - Fee $77 (Nov/Dec)
Saturdays: Res Fee $57 - Fee $77
Location: Barrie Center (Tuesdays);
Longfellow Center (Saturdays)
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
Family Chat & Play
Sundays, 9:15-10:15A
Sep 19 • Oct 24 • Nov 14 • Dec 12
Looking to connect with other parents with young
children? Learn and converse while guided by one
of PDOP's cherished teachers! Chat with friends old
and new while your child explores our forest-themed
indoor playground. Ages 1-5 with Parent(s)
Per Session: Res Fee $5 - Fee $8
Location: Stevenson Center
Supervisor: Barb Grooms
