Early Childhood • Ages 1–6
Program Questions?
Contact our staff.
Each program description includes the
initials of the supervisor, so you can contact
them directly with any program related
questions.
Athletics & Sponsorships
jc: Joshua Cantres
[email protected]
847-391-5711
Athletics & Facilities
cp: Chris Poole
847-391-5711
[email protected]
Aquatics, Youth Programs
mh: Matt Hartnett
847-391-5700
[email protected]
Dance, Music
ns: Nancy Suwalski
[email protected]
847-391-5711
Fitness, Mt. View, Prairie Lakes
ss: Shelli Sarg
[email protected]
847-391-5711
Golf Center, Lake Park
tf: Tyler Fuchs
847-803-4653
[email protected]
Leisure Center, Preschool, Summer Camps
jb: Jeanette Berard
847-391-5700
[email protected]
Special Events, Adults, Birthday Parties
cy: Cindy Yelich
[email protected]
847-391-5711
Sizzling Science • A STEAM Class
Ages 3–5
Transform into a scientist in this hands-on,
STEAM inspired class! This class will allow
your scientist to explore and investigate a
new science topic each week. Come join
us and let your curiosity run wild! jb
Min/Max: 6/8
Krissy Metzler, Instructor
Prairie Lakes, Meeting Room 1
8 weeks
Mondays, 10:00 –11:00a 1/28 –3/18*
R: $63/NR: $68
#464303-1
*No class 2/18
Saturday Spanish Immersion
Ages 3– 6
Spanish Immersion brings together the
Spanish language along with the Creative
Corners rich curriculum and routines, to
provide your preschooler with an advanced
educational experience. This full-immersion
program will engage, entertain, and
educate your child entirely en Español! The
opportunities to learn a second language
and grow as an individual are essential
for this impressionable age group’s future
development. Using the same format as
our popular weekday program, the Saturday
class incorporates all student levels from
beginner to intermediate. jb
Min/Max: 8/20
Laura Meza, Preschool Director
Inda Alanis, Preschool Assistant
Leisure Center, Room 109
11 weeks
Saturdays, 9:00 –12:30p 1/12–3/23
R: $253/NR: $316
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Get Your Wiggles Out H F REE P ROGRAM !
Parent/Tot Playtime, Ages 1–5
Prairie Lakes and the Leisure Center will be
open on select weekdays mornings from
10:30a–noon. We provide lots of great play
equipment for kids to enjoy.
Note: During these special parent-tot
playtimes, the gyms are not supervised
by Park District staff. Children must be
accompanied by an adult at all times.
Sign-in at the front desk is required. jb/ss
Prairie Lakes, South Gymnasium
Mondays & Tuesdays
Closed on 1/21, 2/18, 3/25 and 3/26
Last day is April 23
Leisure Center, Gymnasium
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Closed on 3/27 and 3/28
Last day is April 26
Tots In Motion
Dance Classes for Preschoolers
These beginner level classes are for ages
1½ through 4 years, and are a great way to
introduce your child to the wonderful world
of dance. See page 16.
Sports for ages 2—6
We have great jobs!
We have great sports programs for kids!
You'll find them on pages 25–29.
Pre-K Karate classes are on page 32.
Find yours at DPParks.org/jobs
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PLAY!
at the Des Plaines Park District