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February 2 / 6-7:30pm
February 4 / 10-11:30am
Are you interested in having your child participate in preschool at Pottawatomie Community Center
or Hickory Knolls Discovery Center? Attend these
FREE open houses to acquire more detailed information and get all of your questions answered.Open houses are highly recommended to help parents understand program policies and classroom guidelines. Preschool Open House is encouraged for parent/guardian participation only.
The Open Houses will be held at BOTH facilities at the same dates and times.
PCC: 8 North Avenue, St. Charles
HKDC:
3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles
For more information, please click here,
or call Lynne at 630-513-4326.
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Preschool Enrichment
Extend your preschooler's day, or just come for the afternoon! Instructors will escort students to class.
Let's Do Lunch
Ages 3-5
RES $72/NR $108
Bring your healthy lunch from home and socialize with new friends! We will spend each afternoon refining our kindergarten readiness skills by engaging in literacy, math, art, and science activities. Held at PCC.
Nature Nibblers
Ages 3-5
RES $72/NR $108
Pack a healthy lunch and join us for time exploring the wonder of nature! Each week, we will spend time engaging in open ended activities chosen by the children. Kindergarten readiness skills will be incorporated through play activities. Weather permitted, we will spend time outdoors. Held at HKDC.
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Winter Wonderland
Ages 3-6
Th Jan 26 / 11:30am-2:30pm
RES $27/NR $41 (#11612)
The weather outside might be frightful, but cold weather fun is delightful! Spend the afternoon with friends listening to a chilly story, creating a wintry craft, learning about winter animals, and keeping warm by moving to music. Together, we can make a winter wonderland! Lunch provided. Held at PCC.
Valentine Special
Ages 3-6
Th Feb 9 / 11:30am-2:30pm
RES $27/NR $41 (#11613)
Join us for an afternoon of everything red, pink and covered in hearts! Create beautiful valentines for the special people in your life. Decorate a heart shaped cookie, play games, and read stories. You're sure to love this class! Lunch provided. Held at PCC.
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Friday, February 3
6:30-8:30pm
Ages 3+
RES $16/NR $24 per person (#11570)
Calling all Autobots... This message is being sent to all surviving Autobots taking refuge among the St. Charles stars. We need an army...a great party is coming. It's time to transform and roll out for a night of activities, entertainment and dancing. A special memento of the evening will be provided. Costumes encouraged. Participants must be accompanied by a registered parent. One parent may accompany multiple children from the same household.
Advance registration required.
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Saturday, March 4
Saturday, March 11
6:30-8:30pm
Ages 3+
RES $16/NR $24 per person
(Mar 4: #11560 / Mar 11: #11561)
Spend a memorable evening with your special guy-DAD!
Enjoy a night filled with entertainment, dancing, refreshments and fun. A special memento of the evening will be provided. A parent must be registered for this event. One parent may accompany multiple children from the same household. Advance registration required. Fee is per person.
Come at 6:15pm to avoid the long picture lines!
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Make the evening even more memorable with this special program!
Daddy & Daughter Keepsake
Ages 3-11
Tu Feb 28 / 4-5pm
RES $13/NR $20 (#11559)
For all young ladies attending this year's Daddy & Daughter Dance! Make a decorative 4x6 picture frame to hold the special event photo for years to come. Create a special invitation for your dad, too.
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Cuddle Bears
Ages 2-7
Th Jan 19 / 6:30-7:30pm
($27 per add'l sibling)
Join us in making the cutest bear you have ever seen. First, we will stuff your new friend, wish upon a star, and think of a unique name to place on his/her birth certificate. After our new bear comes to life, you will be designing a special T-shirt and soft cuddly blanket to carry your best friend home in. This class is simply adorable, and is the perfect way for mom or dad to enjoy quality time with their child.
Toddler Art
Ages 2-3
W Jan 4-25 / 9:30-10:15am (#11395)
W Feb 1-22 / 9:30-10:15am (#11396)
RES $32/NR $48
Little hands, big fun! Engage your imagination as you and your toddler create unique artwork together. Various art mediums including paint and glue will be used. Dress for a fun-filled mess!
Young Rembrandts Beginner Workshop
Ages 3-6
Th Jan 5-26 / 12:30-1:15pm (#11679)
Th Feb 2- 23 / 12:30-1:15pm (#11681)
Th Mar 2-23 / 12:30-1:15pm (#11687)
RES $43/NR $65
Expand your beginning artists image vocabulary as they learn valuable motor skills and drawing techniques. Engaging subject matter will encourage their active imaginations. Completed drawings will include animals and objects plus other bright and active characters and scenes. Combine basic ideas with exciting drawings. Six year continuing curriculum so each session is new and different for your child!
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Ages 1-2 w/parent
Tu Jan 10-Feb 7 / 10:10-10:50am (#11386)
Tu Feb 21-Mar 14 / 10:10-10:50am (#11387)
RES $80/NR $120
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 Jan 10-Feb 7 / 10:55-11:35am (#11384)
Tu Feb 21-Mar 14 / 10:55-11:35am (#11385)
RES $80/NR $120
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.
Click code #s to register.
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Just the Two of Us
Ages 2-3
Tu Jan 10-31 / 9:30-10:15am (#11428)
Th Jan 12-Feb 2 / 10:30-11:15am (#11429)
Tu Feb 7-28 / 9:30-10:15am (#11430)
Th Feb 9-Mar 2 / 10:30-11:15am (#11431)
RES $44/NR $66
Enjoy some special time together by preparing your child for their first classroom experience! Participate in story time, engage in activities, and play with your friends. Geared for the child who is ready to enjoy preschool activities with the comfort of an adult nearby.
Colors, Shapes and Me
Ages 2½-3½
W Jan 4-25 / 10:30-11:15am (#11369)
Tu Jan 10-31 / 10:30-11:15am (#11368)
W Feb 1-22 / 10:30-11:15am (#11370)
Tu Feb 7-28 / 10:30-11:15am (#11371)
RES $28/NR $42
Circles, squares, triangles, oh my! Each week we learn about a new shape and color through hands on experiences. Enjoy art, games and songs. Join us for a shape-tacular good time!
Kid's Korner
Ages 2½-4
M Jan 9-Feb 27* / 10:30-11:15am
Calling all kids! Make new friends and discover new experiences through songs, finger plays and art activities.
*No class Jan 16 & Feb 20
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Have the Slime of Your Life
Ages 4-6
W Jan 11 / 4:30-5:30pm
Is it a liquid? A solid? It's both! Have the slime of your life learning physics by making Oobleck! Attendees can gear up with lab coats, goggles and test tubes to have the ultimate messy experience. Souvenir test tube of slime will go home with all children. Slime themed snack will be served.
Marine Biology Saturday
Ages 4-6
Sa Feb 4 / 10-11am
Marine biology lovers will be thrilled to join this ocean inspired class. Sharks, dolphins, jellyfish, clownfish, shrimp, octopus, blue tangs and more will be explored. Hands on experiments and creative expression will demystify the amazing oceans. Design and eat a beach themed inspired snack!
Click code #s to register.
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Tip Toes & Me
Ages 1½-3
F Jan 6-Feb 10 / 9:30-10am (#11631)
Sa Jan 7-Feb 11 / 9-9:30am (#11632)
F Feb 17-Mar 24 / 9:30-10am (#11633)
Sa Feb 18-Mar 25 / 9-9:30am (#11634)
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.
Creative Dance
Ages 2½-4
W Jan 4-Feb 8 / 11:05-11:35am (#11635)
F Jan 6-Feb 10 / 10-10:30am (#11636)
Sa Jan 7-Feb 11 / 11:30am-12pm (#11637)
W Feb 15-Mar 22 / 11:05-11:35am (#11638)
F Feb 17-Mar 24 / 10-10:30am (#11639)
Sa Feb 18-Mar 25 / 11:30am-12pm (#11640)
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.
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Tiny Tappers & Me
Ages 2-3
M Jan 2-Feb 6 / 4:15-4:45pm (#11641)
M Feb 13-Mar 20 / 4:15-4:45pm (#11642)
RES $49/NR $74
Explore the fun rhythms and sounds you can make with your feet. Basic movements and learning to interact with parent helpers will be introduced. Required attire: hair up (out of face), leotard, footed tights, dance and or yoga style pant or capri and black tap shoes. Parent/guardian attends class.
Pre-Ballet
Ages 3-6
Tu Jan 3-Feb 7 / 5:15-6pm (#11671)
Tu Feb 14-Mar 21 / 5:15-6pm (#11672)
RES $54/NR $81
This class is an introduction to ballet, using creative imagery to inspire and excite young minds and bodies. Learn simple ballet positions and steps, coordination, musicality and rhythm. Required attire: hair up (out of face), leotard, footed tights and pink ballet slippers.
Imaginastics
Ages 3-5
Th Jan 5-Feb 9 / 5-5:30pm (#11680)
Th Feb 16-Mar 23 / 5-5:30pm (#11682)
RES $49/NR $74
Jungles of South Africa, the Eiffel Tower in Paris are only some of the places, people and things to be discovered. Using a combination of gymnastics, tumbling and modern dance, students will strengthen their bodies and minds with music and story to find their impulses and create stage pictures. Come imagine and explore. Required attire: hair up (out of face), comfortable clothing to allow for movement and clean athletic shoes worn with socks.
*This class is also offered for ages 6-13.
Click code #s to register.
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Tiny Tots T-Ball
Ages 3½-5
F Jan 6-Feb 10 / 9:30-10:15am
Learn basic baseball/softball skills including base running, hitting, throwing, catching and playing different positions. Sessions are in a clinic format. Bring a glove.
*No class Jan 20
Little Sparks Soccer
Ages 2-5
Th Feb 9-Mar 2 / 4-5pm
Little Sparks is a professional soccer program that incorporates mom and dad. Using play and educational philosophies, Little Sparks facilitates holistic development and soccer competencies through the fun of sport.
Tiny Tots All Sports
Ages 3½-6
F Feb 17-Mar 24 / 9:30-10:15am
Come out and play! Explore a variety of sports in a fun and non-competitive atmosphere. Develop a variety of basic sports skills. Learn about teamwork and sportsmanship, too.
*No class Mar 3
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Hap Ki Do
Ages 3-6
Tu Jan 10-Feb 28 / 4:30-5:15pm
Learn the basic techniques of traditional martial arts through fun activities. Improve coordination, increase self-confidence and develop respect for yourself and your parents. This step-by-step program teaches basic kicks, strikes and the beginnings of self-defense. Students are encouraged to develop at their own pace in new found skills. Uniforms and belt testing are optional at an additional cost. Held at Do Jang,
2015 Dean St #7B, St. Charles
Tots-N-Taekwondo
Ages 4-6
W Jan 18-Mar 15 / 6:30-7pm
Learning the foundations of Taekwondo improves fine motor skills, coordination and muscle control, all in a fun supportive environment. This class utilizes activities specifically designed to engage the younger athlete.
Click code #s to register.
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Classes start January 6!
Jr. Golf | Ages 4-7
Jr. Soccer | Ages 3-6
Jr. T-Ball | Ages 3-6
Multi-Sports | Ages 3-6
Parent/Tot Super Sports | Ages 2-3 (w/parent)
All classes are taught by All Star Sports Staff.
For full class descriptions, fees, times, locations and to register online, click sports listed above.
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Illinois Shotokan Karate Club
Classes start January 4!
Youth Karate | Ages 7-14
Parent/Child Karate | Ages 7+ w/ adult
For full class descriptions, fees, times, locations and to register online, CLICK HERE.
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FREE! Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 8
10am
Pottawatomie Park
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Breakfast with the Easter Bunny
Wednesday, April 12
9-10am
RES $10/NR $15 per person (#11611)
Pottawatomie Community Center
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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]
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All classes are held in Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue, unless otherwise noted.
RES=Resident / NR=Nonresident
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