Come for open play at the Community Center Gym. During this unstructured play, children can socialize through group and parallel play. This is the perfect time for you and your child to meet your friends or make some new ones. This is a drop-in program. No advance registration is necessary. No supervision is provided, so parent/caregiver must stay with their children in the gym. Check the open gym schedule on our website for no class dates.
Location: Community Center gym
R/NR Fee: Free
Monday/Wednesday/Friday
4/2-5/9
11:00am-12:00pm
Each week we will play and learn about all the things found in and around the barnyard. We will listen to stories, use puppets, and lots of toys. During our playtime we will act out the familiar and favorite animals found living at the farm. The kids will love spending time in each class dancing, singing, and crafting all about the barnyard. This is a parent/child program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $50/$63 (6 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2212 | Wed | 4/9-5/14 | 9:30-10:30 am |
NEW!! Bugs! Most little learners are fascinated with bugs, even if they gross them out. Explore bugs in the sensory table, circle time, stories, songs, games, and create an art project. This is a parent/child program. No Class 4/21.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $50/$63 (6 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2211 | Mon | 4/7-5/19 | 9:30-10:20 am |
Is your two-year-old ready to try a class on their own? Each week we will begin with playtime to help ease the separation. After playtime, we will introduce the children to carpet time with songs, stories, and dance, then, transition to a simple craft and snack time. Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. We encourage parents to drop off and leave quickly as this aids in the children’s transition. Children do not need to be potty trained, but a parent will need to return if changing is required. This is a drop-off program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $53/$66 (6 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2217 | Wed | 4/9-5/14 | 9:30-10:45 am |
NEW!! In this class children will have fun learning all about Spring! Preschoolers will have fun exploring the sights, sounds, and textures of the season through activities like spring sensory bins, planting seeds, observing flower growth, and learning about life cycles of butterflies. This is a drop-off program. No Class 4/21.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $78/$98 (6 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2216 | Mon | 4/7-5/19 | 9:30-11:00 am |
Children learn and develop at their own pace. This class will focus many of these skills. Each week we will work on fine motor skills involving pencil grip and writing, painting, scissors, and gluing. We will also work on buttons, zippers, and puzzles. Some of our time each week will also be spent on following directions through carpet/story time, songs, dances, and simple academic worksheets. Each class will have a short playtime as well, to work on socialization and friendship. This is a drop-off program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $53/$66 (6 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2223 | Fri | 4/11-5/16 | 9:30-10:45 am |
Are you looking for something educational and creative for your 4-Year-Old Preschooler to do in the afternoon? Enroll them in our Monthly Enrichment Class. Each monthly class a different enrichment theme will be covered to keep your child active and exploring their creativity through playtime, lunch, and activities. Please pack a sack lunch for your child. Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. This is a drop-off program.
NOTE: Is your student enrolled in the As We Grow Preschool morning program? Have our Park District staff pick them up and transport them on the Wauconda Park District bus. They will have organized free play and gym time during the remaining 45 minutes before heading to the enrichment class in Room D at 12:15pm.
Location: Community Center, Room D
R/NR Fee: $25/$31
Transportation Fee: $5 – Must be registered in 4-Year-Old A.M. As We Grow Preschool program.
Min/Max: 5/14
NEW Age Group added! Wear your pj’s over to the park district, bring your favorite blanket and stuffed animal. We will all make our own pizza and dessert. Our evening with start with fun group games, then make our individual pizzas. While the pizzas are cooking, we will craft and prep our dessert. Tell your friend to sign up, too, so you can enjoy the evening together. Parents, plan a night for yourselves while your kids are enjoying the pizza party! Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. This is a drop-off program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $23/$29
Min/Max: 5/14
Surprise your mom with a special gift for her special day handmade by YOU! We don’t want to ruin the surprise by saying what it is, but we guarantee it will be treasured! When we have finished the gifts, we will wrap them with lovely paper and create a beautiful card. This is a drop-off program.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $23/$29
Min/Max: 5/12
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2262 | Tue | 5/6 | 5:00-6:30 pm |
We will explore and play outdoors with you and your tots! Each week will be fun and different. We will sing, play, hear stories, create a simple art project, and have the chance to interact with others. This is a parent/child program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $35/$44 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2206 | Wed | 6/4-6/25 | 9:30-10:30 am |
Lions, tigers, and bears, oh my! Let’s go on an imaginary trip to the zoo to visit all the animals. Each week we will learn and discover all we can about a special family of animals, through books, songs, games and our imagination. Each week we will make a “souvenir” craft! This is a parent/child program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $35/$44 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2205 | Thu | 6/5-6/26 | 9:30-10:30 am |
Spend some time each week together dancing, singing, and playing with your child. We will focus on a different theme that will incorporate movement and music for toddlers. Some music may be traditional, and others will be presented through rhymes and finger plays. The movement part of the class compliments the music using instruments, parachute, ribbons, bubbles and more! This is a parent/child program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $31/$39 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2202 | Mon | 7/7-7/28 | 9:30-10:20 am |
Great fun awaits toddlers and their parents through songs, stories, crafts, and curiosity stations. What a wonderful way to enhance socialization skills as you and your toddler explore different activities. Class will have a beginning and ending circle to guide your child into the group semi-structured environment. This is a parent/child program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $35/$44 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2204 | Tue | 7/8-7/29 | 9:30-10:30 am |
Join us at Phil’s Beach to enjoy the summer weather both in and out of the water. The first half of the class will meet in the gazeboto explore large motor activities, create a simple craft, sing songs, and listen to a story. The second half of class will move onto the beach for sand and water play. Dress for the outdoors with sunscreen, hat, and swimsuit. Bring a beach towel. This is a parent/child program.
Location: Phil’s Beach
R/NR Fee: $35/$44 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2214 | Wed | 7/9-7/30 | 10:30-11:30 am |
Yoga isn’t just for grown-ups anymore! Yoga for children promotes physical strength and muscular endurance. It helps to build balance, coordination, flexibility, and body awareness. In addition, it can enhance concentration and a sense of calmness. Centered on a weekly theme, children will learn breathing techniques as well as participate in games, partner poses, stories, and creative expression. Yoga for children is all this in a non-competitive and fun environment. Participants should dress to be active and may bring a blanket or beach towel for “shavasana” the ending relaxing pose. This is a drop-off program.
Location: Phil’s Beach – NEW LOCATION!
R/NR Fee: $75/$94 (6 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/8
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2234 | Mon | 6/2-7/7 | 10:00-10:45 am |
Kids, do you want to surprise dad with some great gifts for Father’s Day? Join us during this one-time class to make some keepsake presents that dad is sure to love. When we finish our gifts, we will wrap them and create a one-of-a-kind card for your #1 dad. This is a drop-off program.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $23/$29
Min/Max: 5/12
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2263 | Wed | 6/11 | 5:00-6:30 pm |
It’s terrific being TWO! Discover, learn, play, and explore! Children will begin their day with free play to help the transition while the parents say good-bye. Built around our summer themes, we will introduce children to carpet time with music, movement, and stories. They will try their hand at arts and crafts and weather permitting we will go outside each day. We will serve a snack to allow the children to sit together and socialize. Dress your child for outdoor play with sunscreen already applied, a hat or sunglasses if needed and a labeled water bottle. Children do not need to be potty trained, but a parent will need to return if changing is required. This is a drop-off program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $90/$110 (2 days/4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/12
Pee Wee Camp is an opportunity to enjoy summer songs, story time, crafts, nature, fun water days all built around our themed weeks. This camp is taught by our preschool teachers. Our day will follow our preschool format to ease the transition and continue the learning all summer long! Camper’s venture outside every day for continuous fun and games, please dress your camper appropriately and apply sunscreen before camp. All campers must be toilet trained (self-sufficient in the bathroom) before camp begins. Please send a small snack and drink with your child daily. All participant information forms will be securely collected online using ePACT. You will receive an email invite to complete or update your child’s information along with the camp parent manual. Forms must be completed prior to the first day of camp. Note: Pee Wee Camp is peanut/ tree nut free.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee:
$221/$241 (3 days/4 weeks)
$155/$175 (2 days/4 weeks)
Min/Max: 8/24
Have more fun after camp. Pack a lunch and drink, we will spend time both indoors and out weather permitting. We continue themed activities including games, art, and water fun days. Note: Pee Wee Playtime is peanut/tree nut free.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $45/$56 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/16
Have more fun after camp. Pack a lunch and drink, we will spend time both indoors and out weather permitting. We continue themed activities including games, art, and water fun days. Note: Pee Wee Playtime is peanut/tree nut free.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $45/$56 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/16
Science surrounds us indoors and out. Your child will enjoy this class involving experiments and fun projects incorporating science and math, along with predicting outcomes and observing cause and effect. Please send a lunch and a drink, as we will begin each class with lunchtime to discuss our upcoming projects. Dress for outdoors, with sunscreen and hat. Most of our class time will be spent outside. This class is great for Pee Wee Campers to extend their day. Please remind your camper’s teacher they will be staying for this class. This is a drop-off program.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $52/$65 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2228 | Wed | 6/4-6/25 | 11:45 am-1:15 pm |
This class is perfect for the creative child who wants to get their hands dirty. Each class we will mix, measure, and create different types of paint, ranging from watercolors to puffy paint to edible paint, and more! Please dress your child in clothes that WILL get messy and possibly covered in paint. This is a great class for your Pee Wee Campers to extend their day. Please send a lunch and drink, as we will begin each class with lunchtime. This is a drop-off program.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $52/$65 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
Join us for a class to celebrate America’s birthday! We will start our time together making great red, white, and blue crafts to make your house ready for the holiday. After crafting, we will be decorating a few cookies using lots of patriotic icing, sprinkles, and candy! We will wrap up our evening enjoying our cookies while we listen to 4th of July stories. This is a drop-off program.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $23/$29
Min/Max: 5/12
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2244 | Wed | 6/25 | 5:00-6:30 pm |
Songs, games, crafts, and more await your child as they explore the world of numbers and pre-math skills in this fun and educational program. Each week your child will proudly come home with finished products to reinforce the covered numbers and skills. This is a drop-off program.
Location: Community Center
R/NR Fee: $37/$46 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2270 | Wed | 7/9-7/30 | 9:30-10:30 am |
Four weeks and four different kinds of Slime. Learners will meet once a week to make different amazing slime. Please send a lunch and a drink, as we will begin each class with lunchtime to discuss our themed slime and the science behind the slime. This class is great for Pee Wee campers to extend their day. Please remind your camper’s teacher they will be staying for this class. Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. This is a drop-off program.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $75/$94 (4 weeks)
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2230 | Wed | 7/9-7/30 | 11:45 am-1:00 pm |
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Artists will paint an ice cream masterpiece, enjoy all things ice cream, and create their own ice cream sundae to enjoy with their friends. Please inform us of any allergies at the time of registration. This is a drop-off program.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $28/$35
Min/Max: 5/10
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2210 | Wed | 7/9 | 5:00-6:30 pm |
NEW!! This program is for any child entering kindergarten in the fall of 2025. Our preschool teachers provide activities to help your child reconnect with their pre-k skills to help provide a smooth transition in kindergarten.
Location: As We Grow Preschool
R/NR Fee: $70/$88
Min/Max: 5/12
| Code: | Day: | Date: | Time: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2245 | Mon-Fri | 8/4-8/8 | 9:30-11:30 am |
POLICIES FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASSES:
• High touch surfaces and all toys/supplies will be cleaned after each class.
• Please have participants use the restroom prior to the start of class.
• It is extremely important you check the accuracy of the HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD email address in our registration system. Our main form of communication.
