Sunday, November 6
11am-1pm

Ages 3+ with adult
RES $24/NR $36 (#10969)
Held at Riverside Banquets
35 N. River Lane, Geneva, IL

Moms...spend special time with your little lady.
Enjoy tea and munch on sweets before a fabulous fashion show. Each registered daughter will have the option to be a model, too. Clothes will be provided by Carson Pirie Scott at the Charlestowne Mall. Both parent and child(ren) register for this program. Information about becoming a model will be emailed to household registrant. Fee is per person. 

Super Afternoon Classes
Parents...Extend your preschooler's day of learning and fun! Instructors will escort students to class.

Turkey Time  
Ages 3-5
M    Nov 14  /  11:30am-2:30pm
RES $25/NR $38  (#10853)

Celebrate Thanksgiving a little early. Enjoy a special feast, read stories, play a turkey game and make a take-home craft.


Santa's Workshop  
Ages 3-5
M    Dec 5  /  11:30am-2:30pm
RES $25/NR $38  (#10854)

Christmas time is here, happiness and cheer, fun for all that children call their favorite time of year. Get into the holiday spirit! Make a festive lunch, Christmas cookies and a special wrapped gift. Read holiday stories and play games, too.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Add to the excitement of Christmas for your little one with a letter from the jolly guy himself, Santa Claus, straight from the North Pole. Here's how:
  1. Register your child for Letter from the North Pole
  2. Have your child write a letter to Santa Claus
  3. Parent complete Santa's Check List from the North Pole Form. Forms are available at stcparks.org and the Pottawatomie Community Center.
  4. Parent place your child's letter and Santa's Check List from the North Pole Form in a sealed envelope
  5. Beginning December 1, bring your child to the Pottawatomie Community Center to place their letter in Santa Claus' Mailbox or place the letter in the mail addressed to Santa Claus, Letter from the North Pole, St. Charles Park District, 8 North Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174. Include child letter along with Santa's Check List Form
Letters from North Pole Form must be received between
Dec. 1-12. Santa's helpers at the St. Charles Park District will take care of the rest! Registration required.
All Ages
December 1-12
RES $3/NR $5 per letter  (#11216)
Sunday, December 4
10-11:30am

Ages 2+
RES $5/NR $8 per person (#10514)
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Rd.

Watch Santa arrive pulled by his dashing huskies, then spend some time helping him get ready for his Big Day!
  • Write a letter to Santa
  • Make an ornament
  • Have your picture taken with the Big Guy, himself!
  • Breakfast snacks included

Santa arrives at 10:15am! 


Click here to register. 
Classes start next week!
NEW!  Young Scientists
Ages 3-5
F    Oct 28-Dec 9*  /  10:30-11:15am   
RES $45/NR $68  (#10860)
*No class Nov 25

Explore simple science concepts using hands on experiments such as sink and float, color blending and polymers. Children will get messy, please dress appropriately.


Just the Two of Us 
Ages 2-3
Tu    Oct 25-Dec 6*  /  9:30-10:15am  (#10843)
Th    Oct 27-Dec 8*  /  10:30-11:15am  (#10844)
RES $44/NR $66  
*No class Nov 22 & 24  

Enjoy some special time together! Geared for the child who is ready to enjoy preschool-like activities, but is not old enough and/or eager to be separated from an adult. Participants will be introduced to circle time, weekly art activities and group playtime. Parent/guardian attends class with child.


Toddler Art 
Ages 2-3
W    Oct 26-Dec 7*  /  9:30-10:15am  (#10707)
RES $48/NR $72       
*No class Nov 23 

Use your imagination to make fun creations with paper, glue, foam, paint and more! Dress for a fun-filled mess! Parent/guardian attends class with child.

Colors, Shapes and Me 
Ages 2½-3½
W    Oct 26-Dec 7*  /  10:30-11:15am  (#10842)
RES $39/NR $59  
*No class Nov 22 & 23 
Introduce your child to a variety of shapes and explore the world of color through art, games and songs. Parents are asked to wait in the lobby.


Club Preschool 
Ages 3-6
W    Oct 26-Dec 7*  /  11:30am-2:30pm  (#10708)
RES $140/NR $190
*No class Nov 23

Learn, play and develop your mind and body. Enjoy having a healthy lunch with your friends, playing games, creating crafts and meeting new friends. Part of class is dedicated to focusing on kindergarten readiness skills, such as letter recognition and sounds, sight words and beginning math skills. Children in morning Pottawatomie Preschool program. Instructor will walk participant to class.


Pee Wee Picasso & Play 
Ages 2-4
M    Oct 24-Dec 5*  /  9:30-10:15am  (#10847)
RES $48/NR $72
*No class Nov 21 

Stimulate your senses and imagination while creating craft projects together. Use glue, scissors, crayons, finger paints and other media to make works of art. Spend quality time just playing together. Parent/guardian attends class with child.  
   
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NEW! Holiday Music Get Together
Up to age 6 w/parent 
Sa   Nov 12-Dec 10  /  10-10:40am 
RES $90/NR $135  (#11139)

Gallop on stick ponies over the river and through the woods. Tap with rhythm sticks, sing, dance, and jingle your way into the holiday season.
Parent attend class with child.


Sing-a-Long 
Up to age 6 w/parent 
Th   Dec 1-15 
9:15-10am  (#10635) 
10:15-11am  (#10636)
RES $44/NR $66

Sing, dance, drum and jingle your way into the Holiday spirit fun for the whole family! Jingle Bells, Frosty the Snowman, and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer are sure to enliven your December as you take time to teach and pass special holiday songs and chants down to your children. Parent attends class. Registrant siblings under 10 months may attend class free, no registration required.  $12 sibling discount off registration fee. Must register at Pottawatomie Community center to receive multiple household child registration discount.


Sew Together - Mom & Me 
Ages 5-15
F    Nov 18  /  5:30-7pm  (#10691)
F    Dec 16  /  5:30-7pm  (#10692)
RES $35/NR $53 

Learn sewing machine basics as we create a project using newly acquired knowledge including seams and finishing techniques. New and exciting projects are introduced each class offering within the current catalog. Sewing machines will be provided and all supplies are included in the cost of class. 
Tot Rock
Ages 1-2 w/parent
Tu    Nov 1-Dec 13*  /  9:30-10:10am   
RES $60/NR $90  (#10682)
*No class Nov 22

Sing, dance and play, make it a musical day. Your tot will move to the beat while using rhythm instruments like hand bells, tambourines, and maracas. Coordination and motor skills will improve with movement props such as scarves, ribbons, and parachute play. Exciting new themes presented each session. Parent attends class.


Kid Rock
Ages 2-3 w/parent
Tu    Nov 1-Dec 13*  /  10:15-10:55am   
RES $60/NR $90  (#10680)
*No class Nov 22

Sing familiar songs, dance to the beat and play with musical instruments like maracas and tambourines. Combine imaginary play with sensory activities and motor skills using movement props like parachute, scarves and beanbags. Exciting new themes introduced each week. Parent attends class.




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I Spy This Time of Year
Ages 2½-3½
M    Nov 7-Dec 12  /  10:30-11:15am   
RES $39/NR $59  (#10711) 

Let's make arts and crafts from what we see outside! Among the landscape, look for surprises of nature. Class focuses on listening, following directions, colors, patterns, shapes and fine motor skills. Children will take home crafts each week.


Kid's Korner 
Ages 2½-4
F    Nov 4-Dec 16*  /  9:15-10am   
RES $42/NR $63  (#10714) 
*No class Nov 25

Make new friends and discover new experiences through songs, finger plays and art activities. Parent/guardian attends class with child. 
Number Ninja
Ages 2½-3
M    Nov 7-Dec 12  /  11:30am-12:15pm   
RES $46/NR $69  (#10709)

Unique, fast-action way to practice your math skills. By combining adventure and games with education, you will learn numbers and solve problems in a unique setting.


Club LMNOP
Ages 4-6
F    Nov 4-Dec 16*  /  11:30am-12:30pm   
RES $46/NR $69  (#10716)
*No class Nov 25

Learn the alphabet in a fun and creative way. Focus on letter recognition, sound and writing letters. Make a craft representing the letter of the day and take home practice letter sheets to continue practicing what you've learned.

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Creative Dance
Ages 2½-4
W    Nov 2-Dec 14  /  11:05-11:35am  (#11213)
F     Nov 4-Dec 16  /  10-10:30am  (#10962)
Sa   Nov 5-Dec 17  /  11:30am-12pm  (#10963)
RES $49/NR $74

Perfect for the younger dancer, this class is an introduction to dance. Explore movement through music, stimulate dancers' imagination and promote creativity. Dancers will gain an understanding of the class structure, improve social skills and develop fine motor skills through creative dance movement. Required attire: hair up (out of face), leotard, footed tights and pink ballet slippers.
Tip Toes & Me
Ages 1½-3
F     Nov 4-Dec 16  /  9:30-10am    (#10956)
Sa   Nov 5-Dec 17  /  9-9:30am    (#10959)
RES $49/NR $74

Young dancers will bring their imagination to life through creative movement, music and props. Basic dance movements and learning to interact with parent helpers will be introduced. Required attire: hair up (out of face), leotard, footed tights and pink ballet slippers. Parent/guardian attends class with child.

Click code #s to register.


2017-2018 Preschool 
Open House 

Thursday,  Feb 2  /  6-7:30pm 
Saturday, Feb 4  /  10-11:30am 
 
Held at both Pottawatomie Community Center &
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center at the same time. 
Daddy & Daughter Dances 

Saturday, March 4 (#11560) 
Saturday, March 11 (#11561) 
6:30-8:30pm
Pottawatomie Community Center 
HAVE AN IDEA?
Is there a skill, topic or experience you'd like to have offered for your children? New program ideas are always welcome!
Contact Lynne at [email protected]