Early Childhood Programs
PlayPlex: Parent Tot Open Play (Ages 1-4 with Adult)
Let’s get moving! Children will grow and learn while participating in free play activities. Free play allows for children to use age-appropriate play equipment. Parent supervision is required. Pay a daily fee at the front desk.
Location RecPlex
R $3 NR $5
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8:00-10:00 AM
12:00-3:00 PM
4:00-7:30 PM
12:00-1:00 PM
4:00-7:30 PM
8:00-10:00 AM
1:00-3:00 PM
4:00-7:30 PM
12:00-3:00 PM
4:00-7:30 PM
8:00-10:00 AM
12:00-3:00 PM
4:00-7:30 PM
7:00-11:00 AM
2:00-4:00 PM
Sunday
Open during building hours, call ahead to ensure availability.
Ms. Jill provides engaging and enjoyable experiences for young children and their caregivers that reinforce social, emotional and developmental skills through learning and play. Frosty Fun! (Ages 2-4 with Adult) Ready, Set, Play! (Ages 2-3 with Adult) Nature Navigators (Ages 2.5-4 with Adult) Color Clues (Ages 2-4 with Adult) NEW! Vroom, Vroom, Vehicles (Ages 2-4) Animal Adventures (Ages 2-5) Tiny Hands and Feet (18 Months-Age 3 with Adult) Baby Rock (3-15 Months with Adult | Non-Walkers) Tot Rock and Kid Rock Tot Rock (12-30 Months with Adult) Kid Rock Plus (Ages 2-5 with Adult) Kindermusik’s research-based curriculum has been taught exclusively by a accredited early childhood educators since 1978! Unit themes are new each month and fees include access to an interactive app and digital learning materials at home. Foundations (Babies up to 15 Months) Level 1-2 (15 Months-Age 3.5) Level 3-4 (Preschoolers Age 3-5)Miss Jill's Classes
Celebrate the season together! With a different festive theme each week, you and your child will read books, make music, create crafts, dance with a parachute, and enjoy free play with a variety of educational toys.
Enjoy this fun and engaging introductory experience to a preschool setting, alongside your child. Daily activities include circle time songs, storybooks, crafts, practicing colors and counting, and playtime in the PlayPlex.
Learn and play with your child, through the lens of nature! Use your senses to explore and experience plants, animals and weather. Class time includes scavenger hunts, songs, games, sensory activities and outdoor play. Winter classes take place half indoors, half outdoors, weather permitting.
As detectives, children will discover things in our world that match the color of the day! Clues will be found in storybooks, music, early literacy and math skills, physical movement, and art projects. A small sample of colorful fresh fruit will also be offered to eat.
Featuring all the trucks, trains and planes kids love, this class has speech and vocabulary development built right in. We will play with toy vehicles, sing circle time songs, make crafts, and move our bodies with games and music. Content changes each week; register for one or both sessions.
With a different animal in the spotlight each week, this class features STEM activities like building, measuring, counting, sensory experiences and experiments. Your child will also read books, create art, practice age-appropriate vocabulary, and move with large motor play. Personal projects and group challenges aim to include everyone in every animal adventure! Content changes each week; register for one or both sessions.
This class is the perfect first experience for little ones and their caregivers. With a fun mix of story, craft, music, and play, your child will explore new sights, sounds, and social interactions in a gentle, welcoming environment. Best of all—there’s no commitment required. Try one class or attend them all. Each class will have a different theme, and includes time in the Playplex!Rock 'N' Kids
Wiggle and giggle with us! Baby Rock is a unique combination of sensory experiences with stimulating music and exercises to help strengthen and stretch your baby! Activities will include sing alongs, exposure to simple instruments and sensory props, motion exercises, bubbles, and more! Get ready for a rockin’ good time with your tiniest dancer! This class is intended for non-walkers.
Location Central Community Center
Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! This movement-based program uses music to facilitate learning. Activities include use of rhythm instruments and movement props, work on gross and fine motor skills, including balance and coordination, and engagement of imaginative play. All classes are structured and include early listening and following directions skills. Join us for a rockin’ good time!
Current Class Offerings
Current Class OfferingsKindermusik
Location Central Community Center
R $185 NR $195
Youth Programs
Inventors Lab (Ages 8-12)
We’ll become 21st century inventors as we let our imaginations turn everyday objects into musical keyboards or computer controllers or… Prepare to stretch your imaginations as you and your partner morph everyday objects around you.
River Trails Park District | 1500 E. Euclid Ave.
FUN-gineering (Ages 7-12)
This class focuses on teaching the FUNdamentals of engineering as students use LEGO simple and motorized machine kits. Each session will build upon the student’s skill level as they learn about levers, wheels/axles, and gears. Projects could include building: drawbridges, cars, amusement park rides, cranes, catapults, and much more! Join the fun while you explore engineering concepts that you can use at home for your own projects.
Central Community Center
Intro to Robotics & Programming (Ages 5-7)
Bee-Bot, our robot friend, has a lot to share with us, not only on the floor but also on the computer. Young programmers will develop basic programming skills while practicing directional language, measurements, problem-solving, collaboration and much more.
Prospect Heights Park District | 110 W. Camp McDonald Rd.
RoboThink Robotics Club (Ages 7-12)
Join the fun with RoboThink, where kids build and play with robots! Each session sparks imagination and offers hands-on learning with our exclusive robotics kits, which are packed with motors, mainboards and more. Students dive into exciting STEM challenges, have epic battles, think outside the box and bring their robot creations to life. No experience required.
Central Community Center
Chess Scholars (Ages 5-13)
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess! Current research has shown a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess has been proven to enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity.
Each class will consist of a fun, interactive teaching period and guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome and will learn under the guidance of an experienced Chess Scholars coach.
Central Community Center
Glitzy Girlz: Flower Power Glam Night (Ages 4-10)
Come join Glitzy Girls staff and manifest flowers in the WINTER! Sign up with friends to get glammed up and make adorable crafts, beads, fashion show and flower power photo opp backdrop & props! Our staff will be doing make-overs with flower hair clips, make-up and nails with flower nail decals. Each child will design a wood craft with flower cut out & design a beaded bracelet with flower power charm. Our class ends with a Fashion show and a a great photo area display for cute pics! A flower keepsake surprise goes home with everyone to brighten up the night! This is a drop-off independent class.
Central Community Center