PRESCHOOL ENRICHMENT

Preschool Enrichment Class Requirements

Ages 3-5. Children MUST be potty trained and be able to follow directions and participate in small group setting without a parent. Doors will be open 10 minutes prior to class. No make-up for canceled classes or missed classes. Kids will receive a snack and drink. Min 6/Max 12 $12 1 Class WTO Lower

X-RAY VISION

Discover animals from the inside out. Your child will compare different types of animal bones and how they might move. Can they match the animal to its skeletal x-ray? Come and find out a new way to discover the world of animals.

M 12:30 – 2 p.m Mar 13 4232.101

Calling All Engineers

All you engineers come on over to the Parks Department to help build a track and get the trains running. Whether you like diesels or steam engines, you’ll be busy workin’ on the railroad.

F 9 - 10:30a.m. Mar 17 4232.102

Spring Has Sprung

Discover the wonders of spring right here at the parks department. Explore bugs, flowers, and all the changes in the weather. Your child will go outside to hear, smell, feel and see the changes in the air.

T 12:30 – 2p.m. Mar 21 4232.103

Ahoy Mates

Calling all pirates! There is a treasure hunt going on at the parks department. We need all the pirates we can get to find the X marks the spot. Adventure awaits; don’t miss the boat!

Th 9 – 10:30 a.m. Mar 23 4232.104

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

How do caterpillars become something beautiful? Your child will be amazed at the beautiful butterflies that they will create. We will read about a very hungry caterpillar. They will get a snack but “they will still be hungry” just as the caterpillar was.

M 12:30 – 2 p.m. Mar 27 4232.105

Spring Cleaning

Today is the day for Spring cleaning. We have a variety of crafts from throughout the year. We want you to create new things with them. You will have a chance to make your own treasures to take home with you. And, of course we will have a story and snacks to top off the day.

W 9 - 10:30a.m. Mar 29 4232.106

BUNNIES AND BEES

Hop on over to see us. Your child will discover all the exciting creatures that are coming out in the sunshine and warmth this time of the year. They will learn the importance of those bees that are buzzing around. What kind of snack can those bees prepare for us?

T 12:30 – 2p.m. Apr 11 4232.107

Alphabet Soup

Come and have fun with the world of letters. Your child will use each letter in the alphabet to make their very own soup. You will never believe how much fun learning your ABC’s can be. Come find out!

F 9 - 10:30 a.m. Apr 14 4232.108

Shapes Of All Sizes

Your child will explore patterns, building, and matching all sorts of shapes and colors. Can they find a shape, big or little, that is their favorite color?

T 9 – 10:30 a.m. Apr 18 4232.109

A BUG'S LIFE

Bugs, bugs everywhere! Explore the world of BUGS. Your child will go on a bug hunt and find many different species of bugs. They will discover the importance of bugs and how they help our environment. Have they ever eaten a bug? We’ll find out bugs don’t taste so bad.

Th 12:30 – 2 p.m Apr 20 4232.110

Busy Builders

Your child will have fun building with the tools that construction workers use every day. We will use Lincoln Logs, Legos, K’nex, nuts, bolts, gears, and much, much more. A guaranteed day of fun.

M 12:30 – 2 p.m Apr 24 4232.111

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY

Don’t forget your umbrellas. April showers bring May flowers! Learn about the rainy spring weather changing into summer. May Day is just around the corner.

W 9 -10:30a.m. Apr 26 4232.112

Choose Kind

Is your child always happy, silly or excited? Bring them to this class to learn about managing feelings and emotions. They will feel the joy in treating others with kindness. Your child will have so much fun and leave her happy. Remember every child is a wonder.

W 12:30-2 p.m.. May 3 4232.113

PLANT A LITTLE SEED

Do you have a green thumb? Come let your child discover gardening as they plant it and then watch it grow! Wonder what else grows in Gardens? You’ll find out!

T 12:30 – 2 p.m May 16 4232.114

Mad Scientist

Calling all mad scientists. Your child will explore the complex world of science in the simplest way. They will experiment with water, magnets, measuring and slime, just to mention a few. Send them prepared to get messy!

F 9-10:30a.m. May 19 4232.115

ROCK ON!

Come and make your very own pet rock. We will paint our own rocks to take home. We will also discover different rocks from around the world. You might even find your very own fossil.

M 12:30– 2 p.m. May 22 4232.116

Wee Play

Ages 1-5 with Adult. Toddlers love to play! They love social interaction with other children and they love to explore new surroundings. Wee Play allows you and your little ones to meet new friends. Each toddler hour has a new theme for your child to learn and explore about a new topic. Grab a Starbucks and bring a friend, you’ll be glad you did. PARENT WITH CHILD Min 6/Max 22 $4 1 class WTO Lower

Dino Days

Th 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Mar 16 4232.301

Busy Builders

M 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Apr 24 4232.302

FREE 1 class Quaker Park

Wee Play Outdoors

W 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. May 24 4232.303

STORYWALK® BOOK REVEAL

All Ages. MacGregor Park is home to a StoryWalk® where visitors can enjoy reading a children's book while walking the park trails. This project is a partnership between Westfield Washington Township and the Westfield Washington Public Library. The story will remain up for several months so stop by anytime the park is open from sunrise to sunset. The book will be ideal for ages 7 and under and can be found on the small trail behind the park shelters. “StoryWalk® was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and was developed with the help of Rachel Senechal, Kellogg-Hubbard Library.”

CPR/AED (ADULT AND PEDIATRIC)

Ages 16+. This American Red Cross, Instructor-Led by Deborah Miller, course incorporates the latest science and teaches students how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies to help victims of any age. Students who successfully complete this course will receive a certificate for Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED valid for 2 years. Min 3/Max 9 $67 1 class WWT Lower

Th 6 - 9 p.m. Mar 9 6232.302 Sa 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Apr 22 6232.303 Th 3 - 6 p.m. May 11 6232.304