Programs
5160120 / Creatures of the Night
Shine your flashlight into the dark, and see who is awake when you are sleeping! Lots of different animals all over the world love the night. Through games, experiments, and crafts discover their unique adaptations, where they hide during the day, and why they love the dark. Greet the Wildwood animals, learn about our night time creature of the week, create a craft, enjoy themed sensory and play activities, listen to a story, and head outside and explore on a hike. No class November 27 and 28.
5160120-1 - Creatures of the Night
11/6/2025 - 12/4/2025
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160120-2 - Creatures of the Night
11/7/2025 - 12/5/2025
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160120-3 - Creatures of the Night
11/7/2025 - 12/5/2025
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160201 / Nature Friends
Experience the wonders of animals, plants, and the outdoors with fun games, crafts, experiments, and activities. We are all about hands-on learning and discovery and venture outside for nature hikes. Different topics each session.
No class Nov 28.
Registration for Fall 2025
When you register you can select to pay in full or select the payment plan option. If you choose the payment plan option, it will show a current charge of $1R/$5NR for each section, and they remaining fee is split into 4 equal payments on 8/15, 9/15, 10/15, and 11/15.
Registration Dates
- February 10 at 12:00 pm- Nature Preschool, Nature PlaySchool, Science Kids, Nature Friends, and Wild Child currently enrolled students are able to register for Fall 2025
- February 24 at 12:00 pm – Registration open to current Maine Park Preschool, PlayTime Pals, and Toddler Tree School families.
- March 10 at 12:00 pm– Open Registration for all new students
Registration for the program is online. If you have never registered for a Park District program, you will need to set up your Household account with the Park Ridge Park District to create an account. Please reach out to the Registration Office at 847-692-5127 for more information about setting up an account.
5160201-1 - Nature Friends Friday AM (Full Semester)
9/5/2025 - 12/19/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160201-2 - Nature Friends Friday AM Session 1
9/5/2025 - 10/24/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160201-3 - Nature Friends Friday AM Session 2
10/31/2025 - 12/19/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160201-11 - Nature Friends Friday PM (Full Semester)
9/5/2025 - 12/19/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160201-12 - Nature Friends Fri PM Session 1
9/5/2025 - 10/24/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160201-13 - Nature Friends Friday PM Session 2
10/31/2025 - 12/19/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160202 / Science Kids
See the world through science goggles. Each session features a different scientific topic, and each week dives deeper into that topic through fun experiments, observations, games, crafts, and outdoor hikes. Please send you child with a peanut/tree nut free snack and reusable water bottle. No class Oct. 13 or Nov. 24.
Registration for Fall 2025
When you register you can select to pay in full or select the payment plan option. If you choose the payment plan option, it will show a current charge of $1R/$5NR for each section, and they remaining fee is split into 4 equal payments on 8/15, 9/15, 10/15, and 11/15.
Registration Dates
- February 10 at 12:00 pm- Nature Preschool, Nature PlaySchool, Science Kids, Nature Friends, and Wild Child currently enrolled students are able to register for Fall 2025
- February 24 at 12:00 pm – Registration open to current Maine Park Preschool, PlayTime Pals, and Toddler Tree School families.
- March 10 at 12:00 pm– Open Registration for all new students
Registration for the program is online. If you have never registered for a Park District program, you will need to set up your Household account with the Park Ridge Park District to create an account. Please reach out to the Registration Office at 847-692-5127 for more information about setting up an account.
5160202-1 - Science Kids Monday AM (Full Semester)
9/8/2025 - 12/15/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160202-2 - Science Kids Monday PM (Full Semester)
9/8/2025 - 12/15/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160202-3 - Science Kids Monday AM Session 1
9/8/2025 - 10/20/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160202-4 - Science Kids Monday AM Session 2
10/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160202-5 - Science Kids Monday PM Session 1
9/8/2025 - 10/20/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160202-6 - Science Kids Monday PM Session 2
10/27/2025 - 12/15/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160206 / Wild Child
Preschool explorers get ready for outdoor adventure! Wild Child’s kid crew will create their own adventures around Wildwood’s pond, prairie, and woodland paths, and extend the exploration inside the classroom. No class Nov 24.
Registration for Fall 2025
When you register you can select to pay in full or select the payment plan option. If you choose the payment plan option, it will show a current charge of $1R/$5NR for each section, and they remaining fee is split into 4 equal payments on 8/15, 9/15, 10/15, and 11/15.
Registration Dates
- February 10 at 12:00 pm- Nature Preschool, Nature PlaySchool, Science Kids, Nature Friends, and Wild Child currently enrolled students are able to register for Fall 2025
- February 24 at 12:00 pm – Registration open to current Maine Park Preschool, PlayTime Pals, and Toddler Tree School families.
- March 10 at 12:00 pm– Open Registration for all new students
Registration for the program is online. If you have never registered for a Park District program, you will need to set up your Household account with the Park Ridge Park District to create an account. Please reach out to the Registration Office at 847-692-5127 for more information about setting up an account.
5160206-1 - Wild Child Wednesday (Full Semester)
9/3/2025 - 12/17/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Program Center
5160210 / Party w/ the Animals
Dress is disguise for this Costume Party with the animals. Learn about animal disguises and play camouflage games as you party with our sneaky animal friends!
5160210-1 - Costume Party with the Animals
10/27/2025 - 10/27/2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160210-2 - Costume Party with the Animals
10/28/2025 - 10/28/2025
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Wildwood Nature Center