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Saturday, June 2 | 10am
Ages 3-7
RES $12/NR $18 per participant
On Your Mark...Get Set...Go! Participate in four running events and one field event. While this track meet is semi-competitive, all contenders are winners!
Advanced registration required. Held at Wredling Middle School. Raindate: June 9
Immediately following the track meet:
Fox Valley Kids Marathon -1st Mile Kick Off
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The fun and learning continues all summer long!
Summer preschool is a great way to keep children engaged all year round and prepare them for fall preschool or kindergarten.
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MWF | 9-11:30am
RES $45/NR $68 per week
| Jun 11-15 |
#15369 |
| Jun 18-22 |
#15370 |
| Jun 25-29 |
#15371 |
| Jul 9-13 |
#15372 |
| Jul 16-20 |
#15373 |
| Jul 23-27 |
#15374 |
| Jul 30-Aug 3 |
#15375 |
| Aug 6-10 |
#15376 |
MWF | 9-11:30am
RES $45/NR $68 per week
| Jun 11-15 |
#15377 |
| Jun 18-22 |
#15378 |
| Jun 25-29 |
#15379 |
| Jul 9-13 |
#15380 |
| Jul 16-20 |
#15381 |
| Jul 23-27 |
#15382 |
| Jul 30-Aug 3 |
#15383 |
| Aug 6-10 |
#15384 |
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Friday, June 22 | 7:30-9pm
All Ages
RES $5/NR $8 per person (#16498)
Bring the family out to learn about lightning bugs and their intriguing ways! Enjoy an indoor, multimedia presentation on fireflies before making your own bug jar. Once properly equipped, venture out to catch (and release) some of these awesome night flyers! Advanced registration required. Held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center.
Register here
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Saturday, June 30 | 9am-12pm
All Ages
FREE but please register (#15287)
Light Breakfast Refreshments | Nature-Themed Activities
Featuring the talented and award-winning musician/author - Jim Gill and his National Campaign for PLAY! Concert begins at 10am.
Advanced registration required. Limited availability - register today!
Held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center.
Register here
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Extend your preschooler's day, or just come for the afternoon! Instructors will escort students to classes at the same facility they attend preschool. The park district does not transport children between centers.
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Tea with Mom and Me
Ages 3-6
F May 11 | 9:30-10:15am
RES $12/NR $18 (#15313)
Moms are special people! Celebrate everything wonderful about Mom by making a keepsake memory, listening to a story, playing a game and enjoying a yummy treat.
Just the Two of Us
Ages 2-3
Th Jun 7-28 | 9:30-10:15am (#16378)
Th Jul 12-Aug 2 | 9:30-10:15am (#16379)
Th Aug 9-30 | 9:30-10:15am (#16396)
RES $30/NR $45
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.
Playtime Pals
Ages 1½-2
Tu Jul 10-Aug 14 | 9:30-10:15am (#16708)
RES $45/NR $68
Looking for something to do that brings a smile to your face and creates happiness? Participate with your child in a class designed to foster early social skills, early art experiences, and a simple circle time with stories and songs. This first classroom experience for your child will help build a foundation of independence and self esteem.
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Ready, Set, Grow!
Ages 3-5
W Jun 6-27 | 9-11am (#16407)
W Jul 18-Aug 8 | 9-11am (#16409)
RES $64/NR $96
It's time to get outside and enjoy the wonderful world of nature. Explore art and science concepts, and become aware of all the great outdoors has to offer! Learn about insects, gardening and plants through activities and games designed to stimulate your senses, spark your curiosity, and explore the living world around you. Bring a snack and water bottle.
Held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center.
Young Scientists
Ages 3-5
W Jun 6-Jul 18 | 10-11am (#16397)
W Jul 25-Aug 29 | 10-11am (#16399)
RES $60/NR $90
Grab your goggles, put on your lab coat, and embark on a super science journey. Using hands on experiments, learn about concepts such as dancing spaghetti, magic milk, layering liquids, and ooey gooey oily art.
*No class July 4
Sculptures and Stories
Ages 2½-5
W Jul 11 | 10-11am (#16412)
RES $5/NR $8
Spend your morning at beautiful Mt. St Mary Park! Meet at the frog sculpture by the pond and we will read stories, make a craft, and then take a tour of the interesting sculptures that make our community park wonderful. If weather is inclement, program will be cancelled.
Held at Mt. St. Mary Park.
Click code #s to register.
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Pee Wee Picasso and Play
Ages 3-5
M Jun 4-25 | 10-10:45am (#16380)
M Jul 9-30 | 10-10:45am (#16381)
M Aug 6-27 | 10-10:45am (#16382)
RES $30/NR $45
Calling all future artists! Explore and express yourself through various art activities. Developing new skills while designing unique creations will inspire your budding artist to appreciate different art materials.
Sticky Fingers
Ages 3-5
Sa Jun 2-23 | 9:30-10:15am (#16400)
Sa Jul 14-Aug 4 | 9:30-10:15am (#16401)
RES $30/NR $45
Ooey, gooey, slimy, sticky! Roll up your sleeves and dig in. Each week we will make something new to touch, squeeze and feel. Silly putty, slime, oobleck, and playdough are some of the neat concoctions we will create together. Samples will go home with each child weekly.
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Summer Sing-A-Longs
Ages Less than 6
Th Jun 7-28 | 9:15-10am (
#16373)
Th Jun 7-28 | 10:15-11am (
#16376)
Th Jul 12-Aug 2 | 9:15-10am (
#16374)
Th Jul 12-Aug 2 | 10:15-11am (
#16377)
RES $59/NR $89
Music brings joy to the whole family and supports your child's development in every area. Enjoy interactive, parent-child songs, dances, and instrumental jam sessions. Summer sessions are perfect for you and your children birth to 6!
Tot Rock
Ages 1-2
Tu Jun 12-Aug 7* | 9:30-10:10am
RES $80/NR $120 (#16375)
Maracas and clackers and tambourines too; it's mu
sical fun just for you! Each session focuses on a new educational theme that incorporates hand held instruments, play props, sensory integration and socialization. Sing, dance and play today!
*No class July 3
Kid Rock
Ages 2-3
Tu Jun 12-Aug 7* | 10:15-10:55am
RES $80/NR $120 (#16372)
Make it a musical day! Enjoy a music program designed to stimulate development through interactive play. Presented in a structured format, this program encourages cooperation and following directions. Improve motor skills through imagination exercises and rhythm instruments. Each session focuses on a new educational theme. Sing, dance and play today!
*No class July 3
Click code #s to register.
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Ages 3
F Jun 15-Aug 10* | 10-10:45am (#16750)
Ages 3-4
M Jun 11-Aug 6* | 4-4:45pm (#16748)
Ages 5-6
M Jun 11-Aug 6* | 4:45-5:30pm (#16749)
RES $72/NR $108
Coordination, balance, agility, flexibility, fitness, strength and power. Develop a strong foundation for skills needed in all sports. Music, props and upbeat music will enhance the excitement and fun! This class, independent from parents, is a great way to further develop a child's focus and improve social skills.
*No class July 2 or 4
Tip Toes & Me (Parent/Child Class)
Ages 1½-3
W Jun 13-Aug 8* | 5-5:30pm (#16734)
F Jun 15-Aug 10* | 9:15-9:45am (#16735)
Sa Jun 16-Aug 11* | 9:15-9:45am (#16736)
RES $66/NR $99
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: leotard, footed tights and pink ballet slippers.
*No class July 4, 6 or 7
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Creative Dance
Ages 2½-4
F Jun 15-Aug 10* | 11-11:30am (#16729)
Sa Jun 16-Aug 11* | 11:45am-12:15pm (#16730)
RES $66/NR $99
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 in a bun (out of face), leotard, footed tights and pink ballet slippers.
*No class July 6 or 7
Tiny Tappers
Ages 3-4
W Jun 13-Aug 6* | 11:30am-12:15pm
RES $72/NR $108 (#16733)
Explore the fun rhythms and sounds you can make with your feet. Required attire: hair up (out of face), leotard, footed tights, dance and or yoga style pant or capri and black tap shoes.
*No class July 4
Click code #s to register.
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Classes start June 7!
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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T-Ball League
Ages 3-4
MW Jun 11-Jul 18* | 5:30-6:30pm (#16087)
MW Jun 11-Jul 18* | 9:15-10:15am (#16090)
TuTh Jun 12-Jul 19* | 5:30-6:30pm (#16084)
TuTh Jun 12-Jul 19* | 4:15-5:15pm (#16085)
Ages 5-6
MW Jun 11-Jul 18* | 4:15-5:15pm (#16086)
MW Jun 11-Jul 18* | 6:45-7:45pm (#16088)
MW Jun 11-Jul 18* | 10:30-11:30am (#16089)
TuTh Jun 12-Jul 19* | 6:45-7:45pm (#16083)
RES/NR $108
Here's a fun, action-packed and challenging sport! Play every position to learn about the whole game. Focus on catching, fielding, throwing, batting and base running. Participants receive a hat, t-shirt and trophy. Bring a glove. Held at Geneva Park District - Wheeler Park.
*No league July 3 & 4
Girls Softball League
Ages 5-7
MW Jun 11-Jul 18* | 6:45-7:45pm (#16136)
RES/NR $108
Here's a fun, action-packed and challenging sport! Play every position to learn about the whole game. Focus on catching, fielding, throwing, batting and base running. Participants receive a hat, t-shirt and trophy. Bring a glove. Held at Geneva Park District - Wheeler Park.
*No league July 3 & 4
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Jelly Bean Sport Shorts (Parent & Me)
Ages 2½-3
W Jun 6-27 | 2:30-3:15pm (#16905)
W Jul 11-Aug 1 | 2:30-3:15pm (#16909)
RES $69/NR $104
Through story telling and sensory play, children will learn sport fundamentals and develop fine/gross motor skills. Classes encourage exploration and integrate tot-sized learning tools. Discover a variety of sports with your child: soccer, basketball, t-ball and football. Classes integrate parachutes, noodles, colorful dots, hoops and more! Held at East Side Sports Complex.
Jelly Bean Soccer Prep
Ages 2-3 w/parent
W Jun 6-27 | 5:30-6:15pm (#16645)
W Jul 11-Aug 1 | 5:30-6:15pm (#16646)
Ages 4-6
W Jun 6-27 | 6:30-7:15pm (#16647)
W Jul 11-Aug 1 | 6:30-7:15pm (#16648)
W Aug 8-29 | 6:30-7:15pm (#16917)
RES $69/NR $104
Keeping soccer simple and by making learning fun, Integrate all your child's favorite touches like bubbles, parachutes, rings, dots, beach balls and cones to help children of every skill level learn how to take to coaching and work both individually and collectively within a group. Watch your child's attitude and confidence grow. Held at East Side Sports Complex.
Jelly Bean T-Ball Prep
Ages 2-3 w/parent
W Jun 6-27 | 3:30-4:15pm (#16652)
W Aug 8-29 | 3:30-4:15pm (#16653)
Ages 4-6
W Jun 6-27 | 4:30-5:15pm (#16650)
W Jul 11-Aug 1 | 4:30-5:15pm (#16651)
W Aug 8-29 | 4:30-5:15pm (#16918)
RES $69/NR $104
This program was designed with your child in mind! Bubbles, foam noodles, squishy balls, colorful bases, and a cast of cartoon characters that help teach kids a silly baseball language make learning fun and keep t-ball simple for your child. Jelly Bean Sports gets kids moving throughout each class and helps develop the fine and gross motor skills needed for success in t-ball! Please bring a baseball mitt. Held at East Side Sports Complex.
Click code #s to register.
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All nature programs below are held at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, 3795 Campton Hills Road, St. Charles.
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Bat-a-Rama
All Ages
Tu-Sa May 8-12 10am-4pm
FREE but please register (#15254)
Batman and the new Vampirina would be happy to
visit Hickory Knolls Discovery Center to test out his
skills. Drop in for a self-guided activity that will get
you in the mood for the nocturnal adventures of
this superhero and free-spirited vampire. Free and
no registration required.
Going Buggy!
Ages 1-5
M May 14 9-9:45am
RES $5/NR $8 (#15256)
Get ready to move all six of your legs. We will take
out explorers outside for a look at the miniature
world around the nature center. Think small and
come ready for a tiny adventure.
NEW! Super Bat Extravaganza
Ages 3+
Th May 10 6-7:30pm
RES $10/NR $15 (#15255)
Between Batman™ and Vamperina™, bats are
pretty cool! Come ready to test your skills as you
participate in challenges made for a nocturnal bat.
Bring your appetite for a dinner of pizza, drinks and
dessert. 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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Drop-In: That's Incredible
All Ages
Tu-F Jun 12-15 1-2pm
Think the Incredibles are incredible? Bet you will be amazed by the skills and talents of the Hickory Knolls critters! Drop in each afternoon to meet a critter and see what makes nature super. A different critter will be featured each afternoon. No registration required.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Ages 2-12
Th Aug 9 7-8pm
RES $5/NR $8 (#16528)
Have you ever wondered about what happens at the center when it's closed? We will share our secret world with your stuffed animal friends. On Thursday, August 9, drop off your stuffed animal friend and enjoy a goodnight story time program before you tuck in your stuffed animal for the night. On Friday, August 10 come back to pick up your stuffed animal plus a keepsake memento.
You Rock!
Ages 4+
Tu Jul 10 1-2pm (#16530)
Su Jul 29 1-2pm (#16709)
RES $5/NR $8
There's a movement of kindness going on in the world. How? By painting rocks into works of art and hiding them for others to find. It's a simple way to give back and bring a little happiness to your own life. Join us as we paint rocks, then go on a hike to hide them. There will be plenty to take home too. Come, share some joy. You will never look at rocks the same way again! Ages 7 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Adults are free.
Click code #s to register.
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Opening Day
MAY 26
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Saturday, July 21 | 1
-4pm
Advanced Tickets: $2/person
(#16527)
At the Door: $3/person
Primrose Farm
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Saturday, September 8 | 10am-12pm
James O. Breen Community Park
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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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