Early Childhood Programs

The Dundee Township Park District has many program choices for children from 9 months to 6 years old. Each program emphasizes socialization, develop new skills, and teaches children to gain independence. Programs and activities range from Tot Rock to T-ball. 

    Early Childhood

    Kids just want to have fun! The early childhood programs at the Dundee Township Park District provide a range of experiences for children ages birth-5 years old. Our programs include opportunities for children to learn through sports, music, art, technology, and cooperative social play. Our programs offer opportunities to engage in activities with their parents and other children their age as they learn about themselves and the world around them

    The following classes help kids stay social and active while they work on independence and responsibility.

    Summer Preschool 34120

    Register your child for a fun-filled summer of learning! Our Summer Preschool program enhances Social Emotional Growth, Cognitive Learning, and Physical Development. Our hands-on educational activities allow for exploration and creativity. Whether your child is preparing for kindergarten, has had prior preschool experience, or this is their first exposure to a preschool setting, this program will prepare them for the next level of learning. Child must be toilet trained. No pull-ups, please. No class the week of June 30 - July 4, 2025.

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    Summer Preschool
    Sleepy Hollow Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $240 / $260
    Mon: Jun. 02-Jul. 16
    9:30-11:30am
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    Summer Preschool
    Sleepy Hollow Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $240 / $260
    Tue: Jun. 03-Jul. 17
    9:30-11:30am
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    Summertime Fun Camp 34104

    Socialization and group activities such as art, dramatics, sing-alongs, science, and fun are all part of this exciting camp. Activities will be based on weekly themes and will be both indoors and outdoors. The camp will meet rain or shine. Children should bring a healthy snack and water bottle. Child must be potty trained, no pull-ups, please.

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    Summertime Fun Camp
    Administration Building
    Ages between 3.5 through 5.5 years
    Fees (R/NR)
    $90 / $110
    Mon: Jul. 07-Jul. 25
    9:00-11:00am
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    Summer Playtime 34107

    Summer brings an opportunity to relax and enjoy some quality time with your little one. We will share songs, activities and stories about the natural world around us, as your child interacts with others. The instructor will serve as a guide. Sorry, no infants or older children.

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    Summer Playtime with parent
    Administration Building
    Ages between 18 months through 2.99 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $58 / $78
    Mon: Jun. 09-Jun. 20
    9:45-10:30am
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    Fun With Friends Camp 34113

    Flutter by with a butterfly, pretend you are a cricket, hug a tree. Discover the world of nature through play, songs, stories, and movement. Follow the instructor as she leads you through activities designed to look at nature through the eyes of your child. Parent involvement optional. Sorry, no infants or older children.

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    Fun with Friends Camp
    Administration Building
    Ages between 2 through 4.99 with optional parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $58 / $78
    Mon: Jun. 09-Jun. 20
    10:45-11:30am
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    Ooey Gooey Fun 34115

    Love making slime? Join this fun, hands-on class to create slime, playdough, and "clean mud" using everyday ingredients! Kids will follow recipes, explore math and science by measuring and mixing, and watch matter transform. Be ready to get messy and wear appropriate clothing.

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    Ooey Gooey Fun
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $70 / $90
    Fri: Jun. 06-Jul. 18
    9:30-10:30am
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    Strider™ Bike Camp 34131

    STRIDER™ Camp teaches kids to ride on two wheels using no-pedal balance bikes. With a focus on fun, learning, and socialization, children develop balance and bike-handling skills—no training wheels needed! Parents assist their child. Bring a helmet and water bottle. Classes meet outdoors in the west parking lot.

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    Strider™ Bike Camp
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $58 / $78
    Mon: Jun. 09-Jun. 13
    9:30-10:15am
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    Strider™ Bike Camp
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $58 / $78
    Mon: Jul. 14-Jul. 18
    9:30-10:15am
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    Rock'n'Kids- Tot Rock 34170

    Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! This movement-based program uses music to facilitate learning. Activities include the use of rhythm instruments and movement props, work on gross and fine motor skills, including balance and coordination, and engagement of imaginative play. All classes are structured and include early listening and following directions skills. Get more information at rockitkids.com. CONTRACTUAL

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    Rock'n'Kids- Tot Rock with parent
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 1 through 2.5 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Wed: Jun. 04-Jun. 25
    9:30-10:10am
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    Rock'n'Kids- Tot Rock with parent
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 1 through 2.5 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Wed: Jul. 09-Jul. 30
    9:30-10:10am
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    Rock'n'Kids- Kid Rock I 34171

    Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! This movement-based program uses music to facilitate learning. Activities include the use of rhythm instruments and movement props, work on gross and fine motor skills, including balance and coordination, and engagement of imaginative play. All classes are structured and include early listening and following directions skills. Get more information at rockitkids.com. CONTRACTUAL

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    Rock'n'Kids- Kid Rock I with parent
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 2 through 3.99 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Wed: Jun. 04-Jun. 25
    10:15-10:55am
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    Rock'n'Kids- Kid Rock I with parent
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 2 through 3.99 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Wed: Jul. 09-Jul. 30
    10:15-10:55am
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    Fourth of July Cookies 'n Crafts 34198

    Join us for a class to celebrate America's birthday! We will start our time together making some great red, white, and blue crafts for the holiday. After crafting, we will be decorating some cookies using lots of patriotic colors! We will wrap up the evening enjoying our cookies while listening to Fourth of July stories.

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    Fourth of July Cookies 'n Crafts
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 3 through 6.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $15 / $20
    Wed: Jun. 25
    6:30-7:45pm
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    Father's Day Craft Class 34199

    Kids, do you want to surprise that special person with a great gift for Father's Day? Join us during this one-time class to make a keepsake present that they are sure to love. When we finish our gift, we will wrap them and create a one-of-a kind card!

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    Father's Day Craft Class
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 3 through 6.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $15 / $20
    Wed: Jun. 11
    6:30-7:45pm
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    Young Rembrandts-Pirate Drawing Workshop 34154

    Ahoy, mates! Embark on a pirate adventure with Young Rembrandts! Kids will draw treasure maps, pirate ships, sunken treasures, and more using cartoon and realistic techniques. They’ll complete playful characters daily and finish with a grand scene on the final day. All materials provided—enroll now for pirate fun and creative exploration! CONTRACTUAL

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    Young Rembrandts-Pirate Drawing Workshop
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Ages 6 - 12 years
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Tue: Jul. 15-Aug. 05
    9:00-12:00pm
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    Rock'n'Kids- Kid Rock II 34172

    Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! This movement-based program uses music to facilitate learning. Activities include the use of rhythm instruments and movement props, work on gross and fine motor skills, including balance and coordination, and engagement of imaginative play. All classes are structured and include early listening and following directions skills. Get more information at rockitkids.com. CONTRACTUAL

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    Rock'n'Kids- Kid Rock II
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Wed: Jun. 04-Jun. 25
    11:00-11:40am
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    Rock'n'Kids- Kid Rock II
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Wed: Jul. 09-Jul. 30
    11:00-11:40am
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    Baby Rock- with parents- non-walkers 34173

    Wiggle and giggle with Baby Rock! Enjoy sensory play, music, and exercises to stretch and strengthen your baby. Activities include sing-alongs, instruments, sensory props, bean bag massages, motion fun, bubbles, and more! Bring a blanket or mat and join the fun with your tiniest dancer. Visit www.rockitkids.com. CONTRACTUAL

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    Baby Rock- with parents- non-walkers
    Rakow Center
    Ages 3 - 12 months with parent, non walkers
    Fees (R/NR)
    $46 / $66
    Wed: Jun. 04-Jun. 25
    11:50-12:20pm
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    Baby Rock- with parents- non-walkers
    Rakow Center
    Ages 3 - 12 months old with parent- non-walkers
    Fees (R/NR)
    $46 / $66
    Wed: Jul. 09-Jul. 30
    11:50-12:20pm
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    Sports

    The Dundee Township Park District offers a variety of sports for youth ages 2-17 years old. Our sports programs are ideal for beginners and those with advanced skills.

    Pee Wee & Lil Pint Soccer Camp- Sports R Us 32960

    This program is perfect for toddlers who are full of energy and parents who are looking to introduce them to soccer. With the use of smaller sized soccer balls, players will learn the basic skills of dribbling, passing and shooting. Instructors will work with participants on good sportsmanship, participation, and teamwork. This is a great class for both boys and girls! Parent participation is welcomed. ~ Games will be played at the end of each class. Bring your water bottle! Sports R Us - admin@sportsrusil.com Contractual

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    Pee Wee Soccer -Sports R Us Ages 3-4
    Liberty Park
    Ages 3- 4
    Fees (R/NR)
    $60 / $75
    Fri: Jul. 25-Aug. 22
    4:00-4:45pm
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    Pee Wee Soccer -Sports R Us Ages 3-4
    Liberty Park
    Ages 3-4
    Fees (R/NR)
    $60 / $75
    Fri: Jun. 06-Jul. 11
    4:00-4:45pm
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    Lil Pint Soccer -Sports R Us Ages 5-6
    Liberty Park
    Ages 5-6
    Fees (R/NR)
    $60 / $75
    Fri: Jun. 06-Jul. 11
    5:00-5:45pm
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    Lil Pint Soccer -Sports R Us Ages 5-6
    Liberty Park
    Ages between 5 through 6.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $60 / $75
    Fri: Jul. 25-Aug. 22
    5:00-5:45pm
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