Parent/Caregiver & Child Classes

Youth Programs

Parent/Caregiver & Child Classes

Ages 18 mo. - 4 yrs.

Little Gym

18 mo. – 4 yrs. REC3005FAM-01 $36/R, $43/NR W/F, Jan. 11 - 27 10 – 11:30 a.m. Comiskey

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

We are converting Comiskey into a play gym with a bounce house, ball pits, learning stations, balance beams, mats and much, much more! Children will build important social and developmental skills and heighten their sense of wonder and discovery in this free form, fun-filled unstructured setting. Parent/Caregiver & Child Class!

Messy Hands

18 mo. – 4 yrs. REC3000FAM-01 $15/R, $18/NR M, Feb. 6 & 13 10 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Squish, spread, print, push, poke and squeeze to see what happens. Explore paints, glue, a variety of playdoughs and more. Dress for a mess! Parent/ Caregiver & Child Class!

Youth Programs | Ages 18 mo. - 4 yrs.

Toddler Play Group

18 mo. – 4 yrs. REC3001FAM-01 $15/R, $18/NR M, Feb. 27 & Mar. 6 10 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Toddler playgroup provides an opportunity to interact and build skills with your child(ren) through play and to connect with other families. A portion of each class is set aside for adults to visit while we provide programming for the children. Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy conversing with other parents/caregivers!

Get Moving

2 – 4 yrs. REC3004FAM-01 $15/R, $18/NR

M, Mar. 20 & 27 10 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Get moving and burn off some of that toddler energy! This class will focus on fine and gross motor skill development, coordination, and balance through imaginative play and exercise. Parent/Caregiver & Child Class!

Music Makers & More

18 mo. – 4 yrs. REC3002FAM-01 $15/R, $18/NR

M, April 3 & 10 10 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

This musical class is designed to bring out the budding musician in your child. Participants will create their own musical instruments and performing traditional children’s songs. Parent/ Caregiver & Child Class!

Active Play

18 mo. – 4 yrs.

REC3007FAM-01 $15/R, $18/NR

M, April 17 & 24 10 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

It’s time to get together with your friends and play! Social skills learned in active play enable children to listen to directions, pay attention, solve disputes with words, and focus on tasks. Participants will be able to utilize our learning centers, engage in self directed activities, and play with our balls, trucks, dolls, paly kitchen, and more! Parent/Caregiver & Child Class!

Sport Launch

18 mo. – 36 mo. REC3006FAM-01 $15/R, $18/NR

M, May 1 & 8 10 – 11 a.m. AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

This one-hour, high-energy class is great for developing beginning sports skills. Children will get an introduction to a variety of sports through play. They will practice listening skills and how to follow directions. They will improve their eye-tohand coordination, balance and muscle control. We will teach them how to play the games in a safe, non-contact and non-competitive environment. They will learn the rules of the games, how to use the equipment properly, and understand the concept of a team and the importance of teamwork. We will also utilize free play through parachute games, bounce house, and other apparatuses! Parent/Caregiver & Child Class!

Smart Start Early Child Enrichment Program for Ages 3 - 5

9:30 - 11:30 a.m., AH Upper Level

Instructor: Susan Stoppelmoor

Are you looking for something new to encourage your child’s learning? At Smart Start, we use games, songs, and hands-on activities to teach letter recognition, listening, and following instructions in a group environment. Curriculum concepts include math, reading, and writing. This is a drop-off class.

Week 1 REC3000-01 T/Th, Jan. 10 - 26

Week 2 REC3000-02 T/Th, Jan. 31 – Feb.16

Week 3 REC3000-03 T/Th, Feb. 21 – Mar. 9

Week 4 REC3000-04 T/Th, Mar. 21 – Apr. 6

Week 5 REC3000-05 T/Th, Apr. 11 - 27

All 5 Weeks REC3000-06 Sign up for all 5 Weeks & Get 1 Week FREE!!!

Per Week: $48/R, $57.50/NR

Five Weeks: $192/R, $230/NR 9:30-11:30