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-3yrs
Toddlers and their mom or dad have great fun in this program. Activities will include: creative play, crafts, music, and more. Take this opportunity to meet other parents of young children.
We ask that you don’t bring siblings to this class.
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
Fri 9:30-10:30am 4wks
SESSION I: Feb. 8-Feb. 29
SESSION II: Mar. 7-Apr. 4
SESSION III: Apr. 11-May 2 **CANCELLED**
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
TINY TOTS ~ 3-5yrs
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 T/TH 9:30am-Noon 4wks
SESSION I: Jan. 7-Jan. 30 SESSION I: Jan. 8-Jan 31.
SESSION II: Feb.4-Feb. 27 SESSION II: Feb. 5-Feb. 28
SESSION III: Mar. 3-Apr. 2 SESSION III: Mar.4-Apr. 3
SESSION IV: Apr. 7-Apr. 30 SESSION IV: Apr. 8-May 1
SESSION V: May 5- May 28 SESSION V: May 6-May 29
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $48.00
Creative Dance ~ 30 mos-3yrs
Children learn dance through imagination and creativity using props, stories and costumes. Fly with butterfly wings, make a wish with a fairy wand or hop through Mr. MacGregor’s vegetable garden. Anything is possible in this fun dance class! (black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes are required and can be purchased at KAD)
INSTRUCTOR: Hayley Horn
Tuesday 10:15-11:00am 4wks Thursday 2:45-3:30pm 4 wks
SESSION I: Feb 5-Feb. 26 SESSION I: Feb 7-Feb. 28
SESSION II: Mar. 4-April 1 SESSION II: Mar. 6-April 3
SESSION III: April 8-April 29 SESSION III: April 10-May 1
SESSION IV: May 6-May 27 SESSION IV: May 8-May 29
LOCATION: Kinetics Academy of Dance 5923 “C” Clark Road
FEE: 36.00
Creative Dance 2 ~ 4-5yrs
Dance a “Snow Storm”, “Draw-a-Dance” and become one of the Three Little Kittens! Basic barre and center work are added to a creative curriculum using story dances, props and costumes to facilitate children’s natural love of movement! (black leotard, pink tights and pink ballet shoes are required and can be purchased at KAD).
INSTRUCTOR: Hayley Horn
Tuesday 11:15am-12:00pm 4wks Wednesday 2:30-3:15pm 4 wks
SESSION I: Feb 5-Feb. 26 SESSION I: Feb 6-Feb. 27
SESSION II: Mar. 4-April 1 SESSION II: Mar. 5-April 2
SESSION III: April 8-April 29 SESSION III: April 9-April 30
SESSION IV: May 6-May 27 SESSION IV: May 7-May 28
LOCATION: Kinetics Academy of Dance 5923 “C” Clark Road
FEE: 36.00
Small Voices ~ 3-5yrs
This 4 week 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 on the evening of May 2nd.
INSTRUCTOR: Lori McCoslin
Tues 12:15-1:15pm 4wks Wed 12:15-1:15pm 4wks
SESSION: Apr. 8–Apr.29 SESSION: Apr. 9-April 30
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. INSTRUCTOR: L. McCoslin
Tues 12:15-1:15pm 4wks Wed 12:15-1:15pm 4wks
SESS. I: Jan. 8 -Jan. 29 SESSION I: Jan. 9 -Jan. 30
SESS. II: Feb. 5-Feb. 26 SESSION II: Feb. 6-Feb. 27
LOCATION: Paradise Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00