PRPD Nature Programs Autumn 2015 by Park Ridge Park District

Wildwood Nature Center

Admission to Wildwood is FREE. Nature Center Visiting Hours: Saturday. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am-4:00pm Tuesday-Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:00am-6:00pm

529 Forestview • 847-692-3570

Animal Feeding Time: Wednesdays & Saturdays. . . . . . . . 10:30am and 3:30pm

Visit Your Local

Animal Kingdom

Holiday & Special Hours: November 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed December 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed January 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Closed

We have lots to keep you interested this fall! Stop by & enjoy Wildwood Nature Center’s...

Critter Connection

Get up close to a Wildwood animal during a free short, family friendly presentation. Learn about the featured animal, what makes him special, what he eats, and more. Make sure to pet him before he heads back to the animal room. Visit different animals each month.

Animal Feeding Time

Learn about your favorite animals during feeding time as Wildwood staff feeds a few of our 20 different animal species.

Nature Nook

Visit the Nature Nook, a free interactive educational area complete with nature books, puzzles, puppets, games, and activities. Each month we explore a different nature topic.

Families at Wildwood Family Campfire

DESCRIPTION See page 14

Picturesque Family Portraits See page 15 Halloween Hoopla Pumpkin Smash and Bash

See page 16

WNC Main Events! Halloween Hoopla Get ready for Halloween! Carve a pumpkin, stuff a scarecrow, jump on a hayride, and enjoy s’mores and apple cider or cocoa around a campfire. All you need to bring is clothes (long sleeve shirt, pants, a hat) to dress up your scarecrow. One scarecrow and one pumpkin per registration. A pumpkin and scarecrow judging contest is held during the last 15 minutes of the evening, and prizes are awarded. See event details in the chart below.

Pumpkin Smash & Bash Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition, then smash them into piles of compost. Go green by cleaning up the newly smashed pumpkins and learn about composting. Please remove any candles and glow sticks before bringing your pumpkin to the event. Event is free, but registration required. See event details in the chart below.

DAY

DATE

TIME

CLASS

R/NR

Sep 25

7:00pm-9:00pm

39085

$15 family

Oct 23

7:00pm-9:00pm

39093

$15 family

Sep 26

9:00am-5:00pm

42656

$32

Oct 10

9:00am-5:00pm

39088

$32

Oct 11

9:00am-3:00pm

39094

$32

Oct 15

6:30pm-8:30pm

39176

$31/$50 family

Nov 7

12:30pm-1:30pm

39089

Free

Turkey Table Toppers

See page 17

Nov 18 6:30pm-8:00pm

39086

$15 family

Trips

DESCRIPTION

DAY

DATE

TIME

CLASS

R/NR

Sat

Sep 12

10:00am-2:00pm

39155

$14

Sat

Sep 19

10:00am-5:00pm

39153

$18

Sat

Oct 3

9:30am-7:30pm

varies

Sat

Nov 21

8:00am-2:00pm

39147

Organic Rooftop Garden Tour (Adults) Jonamac Orchard & Barnyard Trip (Ages 3 & Up)

See page 15

Hike Starved Rock (Ages 5 & Up) The Domes & Winter Farmers Market (Ages 7 & Up)

Critter Connection: Saturdays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10:15am

See page 17

Resident Registration begins Monday, August 3

$17

Early Childhood at Wildwood

DESCRIPTION

Wild Ones (Ages 1-2 w/ Adult)

See page 20

Animal Tales (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) Furry, Feathered Floaters (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) Forest Friends (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult)

See page 21

Nature Explorers (Ages 3-6 w/ Adult) Nature's TWO-riffic (Ages 2-3)

See page 22

Science Kids (Ages 3-6) Nature Friends (Ages 3-6)

See page 23

Kindergarten Kapers - 16 weeks (Ages 5-6) Kindergarten Kapers - 4 weeks (Ages 5-6) See page 24

DAY

DATE

TIME

CLASS

R/NR

Sep 15-Oct 6

9:00am-10:00am

39060

$34/$51

Sep 15-Oct 6

4:00pm-5:00pm

39062

$34/$51

Oct 13-Nov 3

9:00am-10:00am

42652

$34/$51

Oct 13-Nov 3

4:00pm-5:00pm

42653

$34/$51

Nov 10-Dec 8

9:00am-10:00am

42654

$34/$51

Nov 10-Dec 8

4:00pm-5:00pm

42655

$34/$51

Sep 3-Sep 24

9:00am-9:45am

39058

$31/$50

Oct 1-Oct 22

9:00am-9:45am

39059

$31/$50

Oct 29-Nov 19

9:00am-9:45am

39061

$31/$50

Sep 9-Sep 30

4:00pm-5:00pm

42650

$34/$51

Oct 7-Oct 28

4:00pm-5:00pm

42651

$34/$51

Sep 1-Oct 20

9:30am-11:00am

39081

$90/$130

Sep 1-Oct 20

1:00pm-2:30pm

42596

$90/$130

Sep 3-Oct 22

9:30am-11:00am

39082

$90/$130

Oct 27-Dec 15

9:30am-11:00am

39083

$79/$114

Oct 27-Dec 15

1:00pm-2:30pm

42597

$79/$114

Oct 29-Dec 17

9:30am-11:00am

39084

$79/$114

Sep 4-Sep 25

1:15pm-2:45pm

39063

$49/$77

Nov 13-Dec 11

1:15pm-2:45pm

42649

$49/$77

Sep 14-Oct 26

1:00pm-3:00pm

39066

$110/$165

Nov 2-Dec 14

1:00pm-3:00pm

39067

$110/$165

Aug 26-Dec 16

9:00am-11:00am

40241

$233/$283

Aug 26-Dec 16

12:15pm-2:15pm

40242

$233/$283

Sep 9-Sep 30

9:00am-11:00am

39074

$64/$96

Sep 9-Sep 30

12:15pm-2:15pm

42647

$64/$96

Oct 7-Oct 28

9:00am-11:00am

39075

$64/$96

Oct 7-Oct 28

12:15pm-2:15pm

39076

$64/$96

Nov 11-Dec 9

9:00am-11:00am

42648

$64/$96

Nov 11-Dec 9

12:15pm-2:15pm

39077

$64/$96

DAY

DATE

TIME

CLASS

R/NR

Dinosaur World: Triassic (Ages 6-11)

Sep 17-Sep 24

4:00pm-5:30pm

39187

$24/$38

Dinosaur World: Jurassic (Ages 6-11)

Oct 1-Oct 8

4:00pm-5:30pm

39188

$24/$38

Oct 22-Oct 29

4:00pm-5:30pm

39189

$24/$38

Nov 2-Nov 16

4:00pm-5:30pm

39182

$49/$72

Nov 6-Nov 20

4:00pm-5:30pm

39191

$36/$59

Nov 30-Dec 14

4:00pm-5:30pm

39181

$36/$59

Dec 4-Dec 18

4:00pm-5:30pm

39190

$36/$59

Sep 4-Sep 25

4:00pm-5:00pm

39184

$34/$51

Oct 2-Oct 23

4:00pm-5:00pm

39186

$34/$51

Oct 30-Nov 20

4:00pm-5:00pm

39193

$34/$51

Youth at Wildwood Dinosaur World: Cretaceous (Ages 6-11)

DESCRIPTION

See page 30

Star Lab (Ages 6-11) Reptiles of Today (Ages 6-11) Sky Lab (Ages 6-11) Dino Descendants: Birds! (Ages 6-11)

See page 31 See page 30

Rangers in Training (Ages 10-14) See page 31

Park Ridge Park District / Autumn 2015 / www.prparks.org

Wildwood Nature Center

Supervisor: Jenny Clauson

MONTHLY EVENTS

Backyard Campout All Ages

Camp out with your family in the Park District’s backyard, outside at the Wildwood Nature Center. Enjoy a campfire dinner and s’mores on Friday night, as well as breakfast on Saturday morning. After dinner, say hello to the Wildwood critters, borrow a fishing pole and visit the pond, and enjoy a family friendly movie before turning in for the night. Participants are required to bring their own tents and bedding. Fee is per person. Registration deadline: August 31. WNC Class Ages Day Date Time R/NR 40249 2-10 F-Sat Sep 11-12 5:00pm-10:00am $10/$15 40250 11 & Up F-Sat Sep 11-12 5:00pm-10:00am $14/$19

Mega Movie Pajama Night Ages 4-9

Hey kids, come dressed in your favorite pjs and enjoy an evening of fun! Play games, enjoy a fun snack, and watch a G or PG movie in the gym. This is a great opportunity for parents to enjoy a quiet Friday evening to themselves. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42422 Sa Sep 19 6:00pm-9:00pm 42432 F Oct 23 6:00pm-9:00pm

OPENGYM

Middle School

SPECIAL EVENTS & TRIPS

Special Events & Trips

& Swim

This Saturday night social includes a DJ, inflatables, open gym, swimming, wallyball, ping pong, and racquetball. Snacks and pop are available for purchase. No admittance after 7:30pm. Pick up is at 9:00pm. Participants are not allowed to walk home without a parent note.

September 26, November 14, Just December 12 for Middle 7pm-9pm $5 at the door Location: Centennial Fitness Center

Schoolers!

R/NR $15/$26 $15/$26

Family Campfire Families JC The entire family enjoys the peaceful night air while sitting around a fire listening to stories, singing songs, and making everyone’s favorite - s’mores! Enjoy a night hike around the pond. Flashlights are not needed, but feel free to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. Fee is per family. WNC Class Day Date Time 39085 F Sep 25 7:00pm-9:00pm 39093 F Oct 23 7:00pm-9:00pm

R/NR $15 per family $15 per family

Friday Night Live Club is a fun, safe club designed for students in 4th & 5th grade (ages 9-11). Each month is themed and features a DJ! Pre-register or pay at the door. Concessions (pizza/hot dogs, pop, water, candy and chips) are available.

Fridays, 7:00pm-9:00pm Maine Park Leisure Center August 28, September 11, October 9, October 30

Resident Registration begins Monday, August 3

$5 per person

Jonamac Orchard and Barnyard Trip Ages 3 & Up

National Night Out All Ages

National Night Out, “America’s Night Out Against Crime,” began in 1984 as an effort to promote involvement in crime prevention activities, police-community partnerships, neighborhood camaraderie, and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back. HODG Day Tu

Date Time Aug 4 6:00pm-10:00pm

Enjoy all fall has to offer at the Jonamac Orchard. They have a store and bakery, apple picking, pumpkin patch, hayrides, apple cart concessions, jumping pillow, barnyard play area, corn maze, apple cannons and launcher, pumpkin howitzer, and petting zoo. Registration fee includes admission to the corn maze and barnyard play area. Some activities and apple picking are an additional fee. Please bring a sack lunch. Departs from MPLC Class Day Date Time R/NR 39153 Sa Sep 19 10:00am-5:00pm $18 per person

R/NR Free

37th Annual Charity Classic

SEPTEMBER

Saturday, September 26 • 8:00am

Organic Rooftop Garden Tour Ages 10 and Up

Take a trip to Uncommon Ground on Devon for a farmer led tour of their Organic Rooftop Farm. After the tour, enjoy the fruits of their labor with lunch. The rooftop garden is a 2,500 square foot deck, made from post-consumer recycled materials. They grow a variety of organic plants and herbs that are used in both of their restaurant locations, as well as flowing companion plants. Registration fee includes transportation and tour, please bring money for lunch. Registration deadline: August 28. Departs from MPLC Class Day Date Time R/NR 39155 Sa Sep 12 10:00am-2:00pm $14

Autumn Apple Fest Ages 2-12

Class Day Date Time 42420 Su Sep 13 2:00pm-4:00pm

Thank you to our Apple Autumn Fest sponsor:

The 5K (3.1 mile) race benefits a chosen charity. The course begins at Summit Mall and ends at Hinkley Pool. There are numerous age category awards plus a free T-shirt for all runners. Don’t miss out! Applications are available at Maine Park Leisure Center and the Pickwick Theatre.

OCTOBER

Hike Starved Rock Ages 5 & Up

Take a naturalist-led hike though the beautiful fall colors of Starved Rock State Park. Walk does involve hiking on unpaved trails and some stairs. Please wear appropriate hiking shoes. Please bring a sack lunch and drink; Dinner at Duffy’s is included. Departs from WNC Class Ages Day Date Time 39150 5-15 Sa Oct 3 9:30am-7:30pm 39149 16 & Up Sa Oct 3 9:30am-7:30pm

Celebrate the beginning of autumn with family, friends, and neighbors as you head out to Hodges Park for a fun afternoon. Enjoy a variety of seasonal activities and autumn themed food, including everyone's favorite - apple cider. HODG

SPECIAL EVENTS & TRIPS

AUGUST

R/NR $30 $38

Picturesque Family Portraits Families JC

R/NR Free

Gather the family for a beautiful outdoor family photo shoot. Professionals from AJ Fotography will be at Wildwood’s prairie, pond, and trails to take beautiful outdoor fall family photos (in plenty of time for holiday cards). Fee covers the sitting fee and a free 8 x 10. WNC Class Day 42656 Sa 39088 Sa 39094 Su

Date Sep 26 Oct 10 Oct 11

Time 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-5:00pm 9:00am-3:00pm

R/NR $32 per family $32 per family $32 per family

Park Ridge Park District / Autumn 2015 / www.prparks.org

SPECIAL EVENTS & TRIPS

Special Events & Trips Halloween Family Magic Show

Halloween Hoopla Families JC

Ages 2 & Up

Join us for a fun-filled family event that gets you ready for Halloween. Carve a pumpkin, stuff a scarecrow, jump on a hayride, and enjoy s’mores and apple cider or cocoa around a campfire. All you need to bring is clothes (long sleeve shirt, pants, a hat) to dress up your scarecrow. One scarecrow and one pumpkin per registration. Please check in at the front doors of the Wildwood Nature Center. A pumpkin and scarecrow judging contest is held during the last 15 minutes of the evening, and prizes are awarded. WNC

Looking for some fun spooky magic after trick or treating? Magic Randy is performing fun, exciting, and ghoulish magic tricks this Halloween Family Magic Show. Everyone attending needs to register. Fee is per person. MPLC

Class Day Date Time 39176 Th Oct 15 6:30pm-8:30pm

R/NR $31/$50 per family

Time 7:00pm-8:30pm

R/NR $5

NOVEMBER

Pumpkin Smash & Bash

Additional Pumpkin: Class #39175 • $10

Families JC

Skeleton Egg Hunt Ages 1 & Older

New!

Goblins have laid eggs in the pool - help us get them out! Eggs filled with candy are placed in and around the Leisure Pool. Join us for a fun Halloween themed egg hunt and to get a jump start on your Halloween candy collection. CFC/p Class Ages 43519 1-3 43520 4-6 43521 7 & up

Day Date Sa Oct 24 Sa Oct 24 Sa Oct 24

Time 2:00pm-2:15pm 2:15pm-2:30pm 2:30pm-2:45pm

R/NR $6/$9 $6/$9 $6/$9

Truck or Treat Ages 2-11 with Adult

Celebrate Halloween with the Park District and the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra for a Symphony Spooktacular! Wear your costume and follow the trick-or-treat trail to Hodges Park, where we’ll pass out treats (or tricks!) from our festively decorated cars. It’s a fun and safe event that goes beyond trick or treating with a pumpkin contest, music, and a parade! Bring your decorated pumpkin between 5:30pm-6:00pm and enter into our pumpkin contest. Winner announced at 6:30pm. This is a free event concluding with a parade to the Pickwick Theatre for the PRCO Symphony Spooktacular concert. Visit the Park Ridge Library’s Children’s Department between 5:00pm-6:00pm to enjoy some wizard-themed games, activities, and stories. Children must be accompanied by an adult to participant in Truck or Treat. Date: Wednesday, October 28 Time: 5:00pm-7:00pm Activities / 7:00 p.m. PRCO Concert Concert Admission: $5 ages 18 & under / $15 adults $25 family of 4 pass Location: Hodges Park & Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect

Class Day Date 43538 Sa Oct 31

Resident Registration begins Monday, August 3

Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash! Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost. Go green by helping to clean up the newly smashed pumpkins and learn about composting. Please remove any candles, stickers, and glow sticks before bringing your pumpkin to the event. Event is free, but registration required. CP/sh Class Day Date Time 39089 Sa Nov 7 12:30pm-1:30pm

R/NR Free

Holiday Bazaar Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further! Handmade holiday crafts, sweaters and afghans, baked goods, yesterday’s treasures, and much more is for sale during our Annual Bazaar. Bring your wallet and a friend and support the Centennial Activity Center! Lunch items such as chili, hot dogs, pumpkin donuts, and hot apple cider are available for purchase. CAC Class Day Date 42553 Sa Nov 7

Time R/NR 10:00am-3:00pm $1/$2

Exhibitors/Vendors: Do you make handcrafted goods? We would love to have you display and sell them at our Annual Holiday Bazaar. Vendor registration deadline is October 17. Spaces are limited, so sign up beginning August 11. Vendor Registration: Class 43411 • Fee: $30

New!

Ages 3-11

Breakfast with Santa MB

Ladies of Arendelle, bring your dads to one of the most anticipated nights of the year! Be our guests for this magical evening of music, dancing, and dining as we celebrate the story of Anna and Elsa. Sing along to your favorite songs from the movie and enjoy Frozen themed activities all night long. Costumes are encouraged. Register early – this event sells out! MPLC Class Day Date Time 42421 F Nov 13 6:30pm-8:30pm

R/NR $30/$35 per couple

Additional Participant: Class #42594 • $15 R/$18 NR

Turkey Table Toppers All Ages

Bring the family to create turkey and fall themed crafts to top your dinner table. The crafts are nature inspired and incredibly cute. Please register one member of your family. WNC Class Day Date Time 39086 W Nov 18 6:30pm-8:00pm

R/NR $15 per family

Travel to Milwaukee for plants of all kinds! Take in the historic Mitchell Park Horticultural Conservator (The Domes) housing a desert oasis, a tropical jungle, and the Gingerbread House themed floral house, smothered in snowy frosting and adorned with candy canes and gum drops. Before heading into the domes, experience the Milwaukee County Winter Farmers' Market featuring high quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry, and dairy products. Local food vendors also bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jams, cider, honey, maple syrup, sorghum, sauces and soups, as well as delicious ethnic cuisine. Please bring a sack lunch or money for lunch. Departs from MPLC Class Day Date Time 39147 Sa Nov 21 8:00am-2:00pm

Zoo Lights BP

Get in the holiday spirit with the animals! Besides seeing your favorite mammals and reptiles at Lincoln Park ZooLights fest, you can visit Santa, see a musical light show, check out live ice carvings, and tons more. Registration deadline: November 28. Departs from MPLC R/NR $10

Join us at Maine Park for a great breakfast buffet catered by All on the Road Catering. You have two seatings to choose from. Children can talk with Santa and have a professional photo taken. Before or after breakfast join us for some holiday shopping at our Candy Cane Lane Shoppe. Fee is per person and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone attending must be registered. Registration deadline: November 26. MPLC SEATING #1 Class Day Date Time R/NR 42434 Sa Dec 5 9:00am-10:00am $15/$20

Gingerbread House Decorating Ages 4-12

Decorate your very own gingerbread house. All the cookies, candy, and frosting is provided. Just bring your imagination! Registration required. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42439 F Dec 11 6:30pm-8:00pm

R/NR $27/$30

Santa’s Holiday Express MB

All aboard! Join Santa and his holiday crew as we sing songs, talk with Santa, play games, and enjoy face painting. Please bring a nut-free sack lunch to enjoy as Santa reads us a story. We stay on Santa’s Holiday Express train all the way to Santa’s barn (Harvard) where it turns around and heads back home to Park Ridge (Dee Rd.) station. Departs from Dee Rd. Station

DECEMBER

Class Day Date Time 42842 Sa Dec 5 3:30pm-8:30pm

Ages 2 & Up

R/NR $17

All Ages

Ages 2 & Up

SEATING #2 Class Day Date Time R/NR 42435 Sa Dec 5 10:30am-11:30am $15/$20

The Domes and Winter Farmers Market Ages 7 & Up

SPECIAL EVENTS & TRIPS

Daddy Daughter Ball: A Frozen Night

Times are subject to change with Metra. Please arrive 10 minutes early to check in at the Dee Rd. Station. The Park Ridge Park District is not responsible for delayed, canceled, or missed trains due to Metra’s scheduling. Class Day Date Time R/NR 42427 Sa Dec 12 10:50am-2:00pm $21/$31 42428 Tu Dec 15 10:30am-1:45pm $21/$31

Park Ridge Park District / Autumn 2015 / www.prparks.org

EARLY CHILDHOOD with ADULT

Early Childhood with Adult Tot Rock

Ages 12-24 months with Adult

Tot Rock is a unique combination of music and movement, sensory stimulation, and socialization. Tot Rock provides structured and unstructured time for tots to improve fine motor skills and coordination, and work on newly-acquired gross motor skills. Activities involve a variety of manipulatives, including maracas, tambourines, bean bags, bubbles, parachute play, and much more! New curriculum presented each session. Wiggle and giggle to the Tot Rock beat! No class November 27. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42671 F Sep 11-Oct 16 9:15am-9:55am 42672 F Oct 30-Dec 11 9:15am-9:55am

R/NR $56/$88 $56/$88

Wild Ones Spark the natural curiosity in your â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wild Oneâ&#x20AC;? as we take in the wonders of the outdoors. Discover leaves, pumpkins, and seeds, as well as other topics with nature walks, crafts, songs, themed activities, and more. Different topics each session. WNC Day Date Tu Sep 15-Oct 6 Tu Sep 15-Oct 6 Tu Oct 13-Nov 3 Tu Oct 13-Nov 3 Tu Nov 10-Dec 8 Tu Nov 10-Dec 8

My Little Cruiser

Time 9:00am-10:00am 4:00pm-5:00pm 9:00am-10:00am 4:00pm-5:00pm 9:00am-10:00am 4:00pm-5:00pm

Come play in the gym! This pay as you go class has different themes each week like bounce houses, rides, and balls. Parents are responsible for their children. No class November 27. MPLC Day Date Time F Aug 28-Dec 18 9:15am-10:45am

R/NR $5/$8

Toddlers-N-Action Ages 12-24 months with Adult

Music, tumbling, and a lot of action! Have a blast while playing with tunnels, balance beams, bean bags, balls, parachutes, and so much more! No class November 25. MPLC

Mini Gym Ages 16-28 months with Adult

This interactive program includes circle time, free play, rhythm instruments, bubbles, and more! Your child learns and grows through songs and visual stimulation. All children attending class must be registered. No class November 25. MPLC R/NR $34/$51 $34/$51 $34/$51 $34/$51 $34/$51 $34/$51

Ages 12-24 months with Adult

Children stay active and develop their large motor skills by using balance beams, parachute activities, and balls. We also move to music and sing songs. No class November 25. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42695 W Aug 26-Oct 14 9:15am-10:15am 42697 W Oct 21-Dec 16 9:15am-10:15am

Ages 16-26 months with Adult

Class Day Date Time R/NR 42663 W Aug 26-Oct 14 10:30am-11:30am $59/$92 42665 W Oct 21-Dec 16 10:30am-11:30am $59/$92

Ages 12-24 months with Adult JC

Class 39060 39062 42652 42653 42654 42655

Drop-In

R/NR $59/$92 $59/$92

Class Day Date Time R/NR 42677 W Aug 26-Oct 14 9:30am-11:00am $88/$137 42682 W Oct 21-Dec 16 9:30am-11:00am $88/$137

Social Butterflies Ages 18-30 months with Adult

Each week explore playtime and socialization with your toddler through songs, games, and large motor activities. Your child can experience a wide range of activities while encouraging development of their listening, sharing, large and fine motor skills, and eye-hand coordination. No class September 7 and November 23. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42675 M Aug 24-Oct 5 9:15am-10:15am 42680 M Oct 19-Dec 14 9:15am-10:15am

Kid Rock I Ages 20-36 months with Adult

R/NR $42/$74 $59/$92

Kid Rock is a multi-faceted music and movement program that focuses on song and dance, rhythm and rhyme, imaginative play, fine and gross motor skills, and following directions. Instruments and props include hand bells, maracas, tambourines, scarves, bean bags, and parachute play. New curriculum presented each session. Parents participate in Kid Rock I. No class November 27. MPLC

Resident Registration begins Monday, August 3

Class Day Date Time R/NR 42664 F Sep 11-Oct 16 10:00am-10:40am $56/$88 42666 F Oct 30-Dec 11 10:00am-10:40am $56/$88

Wee Chefs

Ages 2-3 with Adult

Growing up can be hard to do. This transitional class focuses on the interaction of parents and tots while sharing circle time and songs. We then begin transitioning our parents out of the room as children participate in activities with our instructors. No class November 26. MPLC

We provide easy, age-appropriate instruction in basic cooking combined with skill development in measuring, mixing, pouring, nutrition, safety, and following direction. Enjoy a new a delicious creation each week. All children attending class must be registered. No class November 26. MPLC

Class Day Date Time R/NR 42676 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 9:30am-11:00am $88/$137 42681 Th Oct 29-Dec 17 9:30am-11:00am $88/$137

Class Day Date Time R/NR 42684 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 10:45am-11:45am $59/$92 42685 Th Oct 22-Dec 17 10:45am-11:45am $59/$92

Lil’ Scribblers

Forest Friends

Ages 2-3 with Adult

Parents/Caregivers, discover hands-on art with your Lil’ Scribblers through painting, coloring, sticking, and gluing while developing fine motor skill, sharing, and listening skills, as well as encouraging socialization. No class November 25 and 26. MPLC

Take a journey through trees and into the forest in search of our Forest Friends. Enjoy an animal tale about our forest creatures, a fun craft, a visit to the Nature Center’s animal room, and a short nature walk outdoors (weather permitting). WNC

Class 42667 42674 42669 42730

Class Day Date Time 39061 Th Oct 29-Nov 19 9:00am-9:45am

Day Date W Aug 26-Oct 14 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 W Oct 21-Dec 16 Th Oct 22-Dec 17

Time 9:30am-10:15am 9:30am-10:15am 9:30am-10:15am 9:30am-10:15am

R/NR $48/$77 $48/$77 $48/$77 $48/$77

Bilingual Spanish & English Ages 2-3 with Adult

Animal Tales Ages 2-3 with Adult

Take a journey through the animal world. Enjoy an animal tale, a fun craft, a visit to the Nature Center’s animal room, and a short nature walk outdoors (weather permitting). Fall topics include: chipmunks, spiders, and more. WNC Class Day Date 39058 Th Sep 3-Sep 24

Time R/NR 9:00am-9:45am $31/$50

Furry, Feathered, Floaters Ages 2-3 with Adult JC

Toddlers learn along with mom, dad or caregiver and focus on building foundational vocabulary. Each week’s curriculum features a targeted learning topic such as colors, clothing, and food or body parts. Every song, game, activity and art project reinforces the key learning topic. Parents and children learn together, incorporating new words into simple phrases with projects, puppets, songs, and books. No class November 26. Des Plaines Park District Location: Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines Class Day Date 43546 Th Sep 1-Oct 29 43547 Th Nov 5-Dec 17

Time R/NR 10:45am-11:45am $49/$64 10:45am-11:45am $49/$64

Nature Explorers

Discover critters that like to float! Explore mammals, birds, and sea creatures that use the surface of the water as their home. Enjoy an animal tale, a fun craft, and a visit to the animal room. WNC Class Day Date 39059 Th Oct 1-Oct 22

R/NR $31/$50

EARLY CHILDHOOD with ADULT

All Grown Up!

Ages 3-6 with Adult

Explore the great outdoors! Hike the trails and make nature discoveries, record observations in your journal, create crafts, and enjoy independent play in this fun nature class. Different topics are covered each session. WNC

Time R/NR 9:00am-9:45am $31/$50

Class Day Date 42650 W Sep 9-Sep 30 42651 W Oct 7-Oct 28

Time R/NR 4:00pm-5:00pm $34/$51 4:00pm-5:00pm $34/$51

Park Ridge Park District / Autumn 2015 / www.prparks.org

EARLY CHILDHOOD without ADULT

Early Childhood without Adult Twos on the Move Ages 2-3 without Adult

Each week we explore a new fun-filled theme while developing socialization and large and fine motor skills. The program involves both individual play and group interaction and helps your child overcome separation anxiety. No class September 7, November 24-28 and December 3-4. MPLC Class 42701 42702 42703 42704 42705 42712 42713 42714 42715 42716

Day Date M Aug 24-Oct 5 Tu Aug 25-Oct 13 W Aug 26-Oct 14 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 F Aug 28-Oct 16 M Oct 19-Dec 14 Tu Oct 20-Dec 15 W Oct 21-Dec 16 Th Oct 22-Dec 17 F Oct 23-Dec 18

Time 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am

R/NR $78/$117 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $91/$140 $91/$140

Nature’s TWO-riffic Ages 2-3 without Adult

Find out just how terrific nature is! Discover animals, nature, and seasonal autumn topics through songs, art, activities and games, stories, and short walks at Wildwood. Different topics are covered each session. Sign up for one or two days. No class November 24 and 26. WNC Class 39081 42596 39082 39083 42597 39084

Day Date Tu Sep 1-Oct 20 Tu Sep 1-Oct 20 Th Sep 3-Oct 22 Tu Oct 27-Dec 15 Tu Oct 27-Dec 15 Th Oct 29-Dec 17

Time 9:30am-11:00am 1:00pm-2:30pm 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 1:00pm-2:30pm 9:30am-11:00am

R/NR $90/$130 $90/$130 $90/$130 $79/$114 $79/$114 $79/$114

Stepping Stones Ages 3-4 without Adult

Did your child miss the cut off for preschool? Then sign up for Stepping Stones! This program provides hands-on activities through art, music, manipulative techniques, and dramatic play to enhance your child’s independence through learning in a preschool setting. No class November 24-26. MPLC Class 43275 42699 42700 43277 42709 42710

Day Date Tu Aug 25-Oct 13 W Aug 26-Oct 14 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 Tu Oct 20-Dec 15 W Oct 21-Dec 16 Th Oct 22-Dec 17

Time 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am 9:30am-11:00am

R/NR $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158 $103/$158

Resident Registration begins Monday, August 3

Kid Rock II Ages 3-4 without Adult

Kids go crazy for Kid Rock! Kid Rock is a multi-faceted music and movement program that focuses on song and dance, rhythm and rhyme, imaginative play, fine and gross motor skills, and following directions. Instruments and props include hand bells, maracas, tambourines, scarves, bean bags, parachute play, and much more! New curriculum presented each session. Parents participate in Kid Rock I; Kid Rock II is without parent participation. At Kid Rock, it’s always a musical day! No class November 27. MPLC Class Day Date Time R/NR 42707 F Sep 11-Oct 16 10:45am-11:25am $56/$88 43282 F Oct 30-Dec 11 10:45am-11:25am $56/$88

Beginner Readers for Preschoolers Ages 3-4 without Adult

In a small group setting your preschooler works on the fundamentals of beginning to reading. Word sounds, letters, and word recognition is taught through games and word pages. Have your child discover the joy of reading! No class November 26. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42721 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 3:15pm-4:00pm 42723 Th Oct 22-Dec 17 3:15pm-4:00pm

R/NR $86/$131 $86/$131

Learn and Play Ages 3-4 without Adult

We explore weekly themes with a mix of stories, crafts, and projects. We work on letters, numbers, and explore the outside along the way. No class November 27. MPLC Class Day Date Time R/NR 42708 F Aug 28-Oct 16 9:30am-11:00am $103/$158 42718 F Oct 23-Dec 18 9:30am-11:00am $103/$158

Ages 3-5 without Adult

Give your child the opportunity to learn a second language at a young age. At Spanish Preschool, we follow a rich curriculum that encompasses all areas of a young child’s development. All communication from teacher to children is conducted mainly in Spanish. Through traditional songs and stories, children learn about the culture and history of many Spanish-speaking countries. No class November 23, 25, and 28. Des Plaines Park District Location: Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines Class 43450 42727 42728

Day Date M/W Sep 14-Dec 16 Sa Sep 12-Oct 24 Sa Oct 31-Dec 19

Time 9:30am-Noon 9:30am-Noon 9:30am-Noon

R/NR $234/$260 $105/$112 $105/$112

Saturday Spanish Preschool Extension Ages 3-5 without Adult

This class is an extension of Spanish preschool designed for more advanced children ready to take the next step in their Spanish education. Children climb the Language Learning Ladder, building valuable foreign language skills in reading and writing with each step up. After Spanish preschool we focus on basic reading and writing in Spanish. Your child learns to read and communicate actively in age appropriate groups. We track and communicate individual learning progress regularly. No class November 28. Des Plaines Park District Location: Des Plaines Park District Leisure Center 2222 Birch Street, Des Plaines Class Day Date Time R/NR 43548 Sa Sep 12-Oct 24 12:15pm-1:45pm $56/$84 43542 Sa Oct 31-Dec 19 12:15pm-1:45pm $56/$84

Enjoy learning about nature and animals through fun games, crafts, and activities. We’re all about hands-on learning and ventures outside on nature hikes. Different topics each session. No class November 23. WNC Class Day Date Time 39066 M Sep 14-Oct 26 1:00pm-3:00pm 39067 M Nov 2-Dec 14 1:00pm-3:00pm

R/NR $49/$77 $49/$77

R/NR $110/$165 $110/$165

Art Mania Ages 4-6 without Adult

Your child’s imagination and self-expression combined with a world of hands-on art activities makes this the perfect class for them. Every child has an artistic explosion through this multimedia experience. No class November 25. MPLC Class Day Date Time R/NR 43280 W Aug 26-Oct 14 1:00pm-2:30pm $108/$163 43281 W Oct 21-Dec 16 1:00pm-2:30pm $108/$163

Silly Scientists Ages 4-6 without Adult

Make your own fun experiments, get your hands messy, and learn about the world of science. Explore popular scientific concepts and observations as we make potions. No class November 24. MPLC Class Day Date Time 43278 Tu Aug 25-Oct 13 1:00pm-2:30pm 42711 Tu Oct 20-Dec 15 1:00pm-2:30pm

Ages 4-6 without Adult

Travel the life of a rain drop, uncover the secrets to why things sink and float, and follow the growth and change of animals and plants. Explore the fascinating world of science through crafts, games, and experiments. Record your observations in your scientific journal and head out in the field on hikes. WNC Class Day Date Time 39063 F Sep 4-Sep 25 1:15pm-2:45pm 42649 F Nov 13-Dec 11 1:15pm-2:45pm

R/NR $108/$163 $108/$163

Climbing Wall & More

Science Kids Ages 3-6 without Adult

Ages 3-6 without Adult

EARLY CHILDHOOD without ADULT

Nature Friends

Spanish Preschool

Let your child explore and strengthen large motor skills by climbing on our climbing wall, balancing on beams, crawling through tunnels, and more! No class November 26. MPLC Class Day Date Time R/NR 42719 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 9:30am-10:30am $59/$92 43279 Th Oct 22-Dec 17 9:30am-10:30am $59/$92

Little Chef Ages 4-6 without Adult

Each week your child helps create a new and original recipe. Your child can use his/her cooking skills and self-expression to explore the use of foods. No class November 26. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42706 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 1:00pm-2:30pm 42717 Th Oct 22-Dec 17 1:00pm-2:30pm

R/NR $108/$163 $108/$163

Park Ridge Park District / Autumn 2015 / www.prparks.org

EARLY CHILDHOOD without ADULT

Early Childhood without Adult Kindergarten Enrichment

Nature

Ages 5-6 without Adult

Preschool

Where Children Meet Nature! Ages 3-4 without Adult

This nature focused program for 3 to 4-year-olds infuses traditional readiness learning and preschool activities with an emphasis on the natural world and daily outdoor discovery. The curriculum incorporates the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. In addition to their ABC’s and 123’s, children hike the trails, draw in their journals, turn over logs to look for insects and worms, and get to know the animals at Wildwood while developing lifelong learning skills. All children must be completely toilet trained to participate. No class September 7, October 12, November 23, and November 27. WNC

Kindergarten Enrichment is designed to complement the halfday school program. We work towards literacy through active engagement with books, storytelling, and writing. Science and social studies concepts are the weekly themes, and we weave reading, writing, and math skills into our exploration. We also focus on listening skills, problem solving, expressing ideas, and decision making. No class September 7, October 12, and November 23-27. MPLC

Nature Preschool

N ature

FALL 2015

Class Day Date 39103 M Aug 31-Dec 14 39099 F Sep 4-Dec 18 39100 F Sep 4-Dec 18 39101 M/F Aug 31-Dec 18 39102 M/F Aug 31-Dec 18

Time 9:00am-11:30am 9:00am-11:30am Noon-3:00pm 9:00am-11:30am Noon-3:00pm

Preschool

R/NR $244/$291 $260/$311 $293/$362 $504/$602 $571/$701

Extend your child’s day with our Lunch Bunch program! Bring your lunch and then enjoy free play indoors and outdoors. Children are escorted to/from lunch and the Nature Preschool program by staff. WNC

Class 39104 39106 39105

Day Date M/F Aug 31-Dec 18 M Aug 31-Dec 14 F Sep 4-Dec 18

Class 42724 42726 43283 43284 42725 42729

Day Date M Aug 24-Dec 14 M Aug 24-Dec 14 W Aug 26-Dec 16 W Aug 26-Dec 16 F Aug 28-Dec 18 F Aug 28-Dec 18

Time 11:30am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm 11:30am-12:30pm

Ages 5-6 without Adult

R/NR $286/$360 $286/$360 $326/$406 $326/$406 $326/$406 $326/$406

Kindergartners enjoy seasonal topics about nature, animals, and the outdoors. Each class, children venture outside, record observations in their journals, chart the weather, play games and activities related to the seasonal topics, and enjoy independent play. No class November 25. WNC 16-Week Sessions Class Day Date Time R/NR 40241 W Aug 26-Dec 16 9:00am-11:00am $233/$283 40242 W Aug 26-Dec 16 12:15pm-2:15pm $233/$283 4-Week Sessions Class 39074 42647 39075 39076 42648 39077

Preschool R/NR $146/$217 $71/$106 $76/$111

Time 9:15am-11:15am 12:50pm-2:50pm 9:15am-11:15am 12:50pm-2:50pm 9:15am-11:15am 12:50pm-2:50pm

Kindergarten Kapers

Nature

FALL 2015 Lunch Bunch - AM Preschoolers

Day Date W Sep 9-Sep 30 W Sep 9-Sep 30 W Oct 7-Oct 28 W Oct 7-Oct 28 W Nov 11-Dec 9 W Nov 11-Dec 9

Time 9:00am-11:00am 12:15pm-2:15pm 9:00am-11:00am 12:15pm-2:15pm 9:00am-11:00am 12:15pm-2:15pm

R/NR $64/$96 $64/$96 $64/$96 $64/$96 $64/$96 $64/$96

FALL 2015 Lunch Bunch - PM Preschoolers Class 39223 39222 39224

Day Date M/F Aug 31-Dec 18 M Aug 31-Dec 14 F Sep 4-Dec 18

Time 11:30am-Noon 11:30am-Noon 11:30am-Noon

R/NR $83/$109 $40/$53 $43/$56

Beginner Readers for Kindergartners Ages 5-6 without Adult

In a small group setting your preschooler works on the fundamentals of beginning to read. Word sounds, letters, and word recognition are taught through games and word pages. Have your child discover the joy of reading! This class is taught by an elementary school teacher. No class November 26. MPLC Class Day Date Time 42720 Th Aug 27-Oct 15 4:15pm-5:15pm 42722 Th Oct 22-Dec 17 4:15pm-5:15pm

Resident Registration begins Monday, August 3

R/NR $86/$131 $86/$131

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Youth Programs Nature Classes

Star Lab Ages 6-11

New!

Come aboard a space ship and fly us to the moon! At least it will feel like we are among the stars as we use telescopes to see the night sky and build a telescope to take home. Use the scopes to locate the constellations, planets, and other fun astronomy finds. On the way, explore the history of astronomy, from the days of the ancients to the present. Program satisfies all requirements for Cub Scout Astronomy Belt Loop and Pin, as well as a "Make Your Own" Astronomy badge for Girl Scouts. WNC Class Day Date 39182 M Nov 2-Nov 16

Time 4:00pm-5:30pm

R/NR $49/$72

With Belt Loop and Pin or Badge: Class #43497 | $54 R/$77 NR

Sky Lab Ages 6-11

Meteorologists, don your lab coats and rain boots! We're off to watch the weather! Explore the wild side of weather as you generate static electricity lightning and twisting tornados in water. Create a homemade anemometer, rain gauge, and wind vane to take home. Program meets all requirements for Cub Scout Meteorology Belt Loop and Pin, as well as a "Make Your Own" Meteorology badge for Girl Scouts. WNC Class Day Date Time 39181 M Nov 30-Dec 14 4:00pm-5:30pm

R/NR $36/$59

With Belt Loop and Pin or Badge: Class #43496 | $41 R/$64 NR

Ages 6-11

New!

We're adding feathers to our family tree! Create a life-sized ostrich puppet, dissect owl pellets, explore and recreate birds' nests, and walk on eggs as we discover birds. Uncover what makes a bird special and why they have their own unique group. WNC Class Day Date 39190 F Dec 4-Dec 18

Dinosaur World: Triassic Ages 6-11

See what creatures roamed the supercontinent Pangea as we explore the Triassic period. Look into the seas to see the giants of the oceans, those swimming reptile cousins of the dinosaurs. Discover the small but mighty dinosaurs who paved the way for their giant descendants as we explore the birth of the reptiles known as dinosaurs! WNC Class Day Date Time R/NR 39187 Th Sep 17-Sep 24 4:00pm-5:30pm $24/$38

Dinosaur World: Jurassic Ages 6-11

New!

Dino Descendants: Birds!

DINOSAUR WORLD!

Time 4:00pm-5:30pm

R/NR $36/$59

Resident Registration begins Monday, August 3

During this Age of the Dinosaurs, sauropods like Diplodocus towered over other dinosaurs and Stegosaurus roamed the earth. Study the creatures thought to be the ancestor of the modern bird, Archeopteryx, and see how feathers started to evolve. Become a paleontologist to uncover the imprints of features and scales left behind in our replica fossils. WNC Class Day Date 39188 Th Oct 1-Oct 8

Time R/NR 4:00pm-5:30pm $24/$38

Dinosaur World: Cretaceous Ages 6-11

It's the end of the world as the dinosaurs know it. Discover the famous dino cousins, T. rex and Velociraptor and create a dino dig to keep. Explore the possibilities that caused the extinction of the dinosaurs, and simulate their demise with earthquakes, volcanoes and asteroids. WNC Class Day Date Time R/NR 39189 Th Oct 22-Oct 29 4:00pm-5:30pm $24/$38

Ages 6-11

New!

YOUTH PROGRAMS

Reptiles of Today

Journey through the scaly branch of the tree of life. Explore the world of snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles in this class that discovers these ancient creatures. Create a cool project every week, and collect trading cards of the world's largest and smallest reptiles in each family! Meet and feed some of Wildwood's extensive reptile clan. WNC Class Day Date Time 39191 F Nov 6-Nov 20 4:00pm-5:30pm

R/NR $36/$59

Rangers in Training Ages 10-14

Interested in being a ranger at Wildwood? Get a hands-on taste of what it’s like to be a Wildwood ranger. Learn how to clean, feed, and care for the animals during this fun training session. WNC Class 39184 39186 39193

Day Date F Sep 4-Sep 25 F Oct 2-Oct 23 F Oct 30-Nov 20

Time 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm 4:00pm-5:00pm

Fridays, 7:00pm-9:00pm Maine Park Leisure Center

R/NR $34/$51 $34/$51 $34/$51

August 28 DJ Bash & Inflatables • Class #42445

Youth Socials

2nd Grade Social Grade 2

September 11 DJ Bash • Class #42447

New!

2nd graders, we're offering a new social just for you! Have fun hanging out with your friends and meeting new kids in your grade level with games and much more. MPLC Class Day Date Time 43237 Sa Sep 26 5:00pm-7:00pm 43238 Sa Oct 24 5:00pm-7:00pm

$5 per person

October 9 DJ Bash • Class #42443

October 30 DJ Bash & Inflatables • Class #42444

R/NR $5 $5

3rd Grade Throwdown Grade 3

Calling all 3rd graders! Join us for a taste of Friday Night Live fun designed for students in 3rd grade. You and your friends will have a blast with games and entertainment! Pre-register to save your spot or pay at the door. Concessions are available (pop, water, candy and chips). MPLC

Middle Schoolers, we've got a social for you too! See page 36

Class Day Date Time R/NR 42441 F Sep 18 6:00pm-8:00pm $5 42448 F Oct 16 6:00pm-8:00pm $5

Park Ridge Park District / Autumn 2015 / www.prparks.org