Early Childhood

Early Childhood

ActivitiesGeneral InterestEarly Childhood

Develop important physical, social, creative, and emotional skills

Research shows that early childhood provides a critical window for developing many important physical, social, creative and emotional skills.

To make the most of this time when your little one is prime for learning, the Park District offers a variety of programs. From music and art to computers and cooking, we have something that will interest your child and inspire them.

In some classes, children and their parents or caregivers can enjoy quality time together. In others, children can learn independence while their special adult is not present. All early childhood classes are led by caring and expert staff who design age-appropriate activities to ensure your child has the best possible experience.

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Programs with Adults

4130102 / Tot Rock

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com

4130103 / Kid Rock I

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com

4130104 / Family Kid Rock

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com

4130107 / Happy Hunters

Join us for a morning of exploration and fun. Meet at our new beautiful Maine Park Playground and Pavilion and start our morning together with a circle-time, story, craft time and scavenger hunt adventure! Each week will be a new theme build around our story and craft. Both Tuesday and Wednesday classes will be the same activities. No rain dates, refunds will be issued for class cancellations due to weather.

Programs without Adults

4130113 / Baby Rock

Baby Rock is the newest member of the Rock 'n' Kids family! A unique combination of sensory experiences with stimulating music and exercises to help strengthen and stretch your baby. Activities will include sing-a longs, exposure to simple instruments and sensory props, bean bag massage, motion exercise, bubbles, and more! Please bring a blanket or mat and get ready for a rockin' good time with your tiniest dancer! Class is designed for babies that are not yet walking. Learn more at www.rockitkids.com. An adult must accompany their child.

4130240 / Kiddie Kreations Art Camp

Join Brickton Art Studio for their Early Childhood art camp. They will provide a mix of both child-led art and sensory activities as well as instructed art making exploration. We will explore new materials through open-ended art play. Each child will also have the opportunity to create an individual, multi-step art project. Smocks will be provided, but please dress for mess. Please bring a small peanut/tree nut free snack and water.

5130104 / Spanish for Preschoolers

The Language Academy encourages growing your child’s Spanish vocabulary through an immersion method of games, stories and music. The instructor provides a foundation for the child to begin communicating in a foreign language.

5130122 / Baby Rock

Baby Rock is the newest member of the Rock 'n' Kids family! A unique combination of sensory experiences with stimulating music and exercises to help strengthen and stretch your baby. Activities will include sing-a longs, exposure to simple instruments and sensory props, bean bag massage, motion exercise, bubbles, and more! Please bring a blanket or mat and get ready for a rockin' good time with your tiniest dancer! Class is designed for babies that are not yet walking. Learn more at www.rockitkids.com. An adult must accompany their child.

5130128 / Reading Rookies

Give your child the keys to reading success. This enrichment class uses fun, thematic, multi-sensory instruction, games, crafts, and stories to teach children how to build their letter and sound knowledge. Each weekly lesson focuses on 2-3 letters. The lessons will ignite your child’s reading interest, while improving your child’s ability to hear, identify and manipulate individual sounds. By the end of the session, your child will have the building blocks to become a successful reader. Because Reading Rookies is built around multi-sensory lessons, regardless of your child’s learning style, your child will thrive, have fun and learn! For more information, visit www.readingrookies.com.

5130130 / Rising Stars Theater with The Stage School

Spark your little one's imagination in this intro to musical theatre class. Students explore their imaginations with equal class time devoted to dancing, singing, and acting. Children will develop poise, confidence, coordination, as well as motor and language skills through imaginative and creative play.