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 11:00am-12:00pm 12mos-3yrs
SESSION I: February 3-February 24 **CANCELED**
SESSION II: March 2-March 23
SESSION III: March 30-April 27
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
TINY TOTS ~ 3-5 years
**NOTE** This program has become extremely popular and fills up quickly. Your child's enrollment in previous sessions does not guarantee a spot in future sessions. Please sign up early.
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: January 4-January 25
SESSION II: January 30-February 22 **FULL**
SESSION III: February 27-March 21 **FULL - WAIT LIST AVAILBLE**
SESSION IV: March 26-April 25
SESSION V: April 30- May 23
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $50.00
T/TH 9:30am-Noon 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: January 3-January 26
SESSION II: January 31-February 23 **FULL**
SESSION III: February 28-March 22
SESSION IV: March 27-April 26
SESSION V: May 1- May 24
LOCATION: Terry Ashe 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, Ring Toss, and Tumbling could be some sports
that 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 28-April 25
SESSION II: May 2-May 23
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Thurs 12:15pm-1:15pm 3-5yrs
SESSION I: March 29-April 26
SESSION II: May 3-May 24
LOCATION: Terry Ashe 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 12:15pm-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION: March 26–April 23
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Tues 12:15pm-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION: March 27-April 24
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Tues 12:15pm-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION: March 27-April 24
LOCATION: Terry Ashe 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: January 4-January 25
SESSION II: February 1-February 22
SESSION III: February 29-March 21
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Thurs 12:15pm-1:15pm 4wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: January 5- January 26
SESSION II: February 2-February 23
SESSION III: March 1-March 22
LOCATION: Terry Ashe 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 12:15pm-1:15pm 4 wks 3-5yrs
SESSION III: February 27-March 19
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00
Tues 12:15pm-1:15pm 4 wks 3-5yrs
SESSION I: January 3-January 24
SESSION II: January 31-February 21
SESSION III: February 28-March 20
LOCATION: Terry Ashe Recreation Center
FEE: $26.00