Preschool Programs
For safety purposes, unless otherwise stated, the following classes are for the registered participants only. We ask you to leave your child in our care during class and to pick them up promptly when class is over. Children need to be three years old and potty trained by the first day of class. If minimum registration has not been met, the class may be cancelled.
Create Recreation
Opportunities for Children
By making donations to the Paradise Recreation & Park District Children’s Program Fund. Please help provide for Ridge youth who would like to participate in recreation classes or sports programs, but may be limited by income restrictions.
For more information call
Sally Higbee, Recreation Supervisor at
872-6393.
ME & MY TODDLER ~ 12mos-3 years
Toddlers and their parent, grandparent, or caregiver have great
fun in this toddler play group program. Activities will include:
creative play, crafts, music, and more. Take this opportunity to
meet other people with toddlers in their lives. We ask that you
don’t bring siblings to this class.
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
Fri 9:00-10:00am 4wks 12mos-3yrs
SESSION I: Feb. 5-Feb.26
SESSION II: March 5-March 26
SESSION III: April 2 –April 30
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
TINY TOTS ~ 3-5 years
This program is designed to provide a varied and exciting experience
for children 3-5 years. Activities will enhance socialization,
assist in building self-confidence, and provide some educational
experience. Children will participate in crafts, games,
circletime, sharing, creative play, and other activities. Each session
will have different planned activities. Children must be 3
years old and potty-trained by the first day of class.
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
M/W 9:30am-Noon 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: Jan. 4-Jan 27
LOCATION: Aquatic Park Recreation Building
SESSION II: Feb.1-Feb. 24
SESSION III: March 1-March 24
SESSION IV: March 29-April 28
SESSION V: May3- May 26
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00
T/TH 9:30am-Noon 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: Jan. 5-Jan 28
LOCATION: Aquatic Park Recreation Building
SESSION II: Feb.2-Feb. 25
SESSION III: March 2-March 25
SESSION IV: March 30-April 29
SESSION V: May 4-May 27
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00
SPORTS FOR ME ~ 3-5 years
This class will expose your preschool aged
child to the fundamental skills required for
these active sports. Basketball, Soccer, T-ball,
Frisbee, Ring Toss and Kick Ball will be introduced
in a positive atmosphere. Children are
asked to bring a small lunch or snack to
class.
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
Wed 12:15pm-1:15pm 3-5yrs
SESSION I: March 31-April 28
SESSION II: May 5-May 26
LOCATION: Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Thurs 12:15pm-1:15pm 3-5yrs
SESSION I: Apr 1-Apr 29
SESSION II: May 6-May 27
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
SMALL VOICES ~ 3-5yrs
This class will introduce 3-5 year olds to the world of music.
Through the use of songs, instruments, and music appreciation,
we will explore the sounds around us. A music program will be
presented by the children. Children are asked to bring a small
lunch or snack to class.
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
Mon 12:15-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION: March 29–April 26
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Tues 12:15-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION: March 30-April 27
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Stay & Play ~ 3-5yrs
This class encourages your child to explore the world around
them. Your child will participate in hands on activities giving
them the opportunity to share and use their creative side.
Children are asked to bring a small lunch or snack to class
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
Wed 12:15pm-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: Jan. 6-Jan. 27
LOCATION: Aquatic Park Recreation Building
FEE: $26.00
SESSION II: Feb. 3-Feb. 24
SESSION III: March 3-March 24 *CANCELED*
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Thurs 12:15pm-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: Jan. 7- Jan 28
LOCATION: Aquatic Park Recreation Building
SESSION II: Feb. 4-Feb. 25
SESSION III: March 4-March 25 *CANCELED*
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Storytime Art ~ 3-5yrs
This program is designed to provide a time
of listening and creating. Your child will be
involved in a variety of fun and creative
crafts which relate to the story read that
day. Children are asked to bring a small lunch
or snack to class.
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
Mon 12:15-1:15pm 4 wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: Jan. 4-Jan. 25
LOCATION: Aquatic Park Recreation Building
SESSION II: March 1-March 22 *CANCELED*
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Tues 12:15-1:15pm 4 wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: Jan. 5-Jan. 26
LOCATION: Aquatic Park Recreation Building
FEE: $26.00
SESSION II: Feb.2-Feb 23
SESSION III: March 2-Mar 23 *CANCELED*
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00