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. Bring a healthy snack and water bottle, no nuts or soy products please. Child must be toilet trained. No pull-ups, please.

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    Summer Preschool
    Sleepy Hollow Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $260 / $280
    Mon: Jun. 01-Jul. 15
    9:30-11:30am
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    Summer Preschool
    Sleepy Hollow Center
    Ages between 3 through 5.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $260 / $280
    Tue: Jun. 02-Jul. 16
    9:30-11:30am
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    You Are My Sunshine Camp 34100

    Bring your little ray of sunshine for a morning of outdoor fun and fresh air! Explore our park by feeling the grass, listening to birds, searching for tiny critters, and even painting with mud as we discover nature’s treasures. We’ll end by singing “You Are My Sunshine.” A sweet experience for parents and little ones to enjoy together.

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    You Are My Sunshine Camp with parents
    Administration Building
    Ages between 18 months through 2.99
    Fees (R/NR)
    $62 / $82
    Sat: Jun. 06-Jul. 18
    9:00-10:00am
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    Sunshine Safari Camp with parent 34102

    Hop on our Sunshine Safari, where everyday park visits become exciting nature adventures! Each week, children hunt for hidden wildlife, search for bugs, sing songs, enjoy scavenger hunts, create muddy masterpieces, and finish with a snack and storytime in the shade. Endless fun awaits under the sun! Bring your own snack and drink.

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    Sunshine Safari Camp with parent
    Sleepy Hollow Center
    Ages 2 - 4 years with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $63 / $83
    Sat: Jun. 06-Jul. 18
    10:30-11:45am
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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
    Sleepy Hollow Center
    Ages between 3.5 through 5 years
    Fees (R/NR)
    $144 / $164
    Mon: Jul. 06-Jul. 24
    9:00-11:00am
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    Preschool Cooking Club with Parent 34217

    Pop into our Preschool Cooking Club for one session or join them all! Each week, children make a new recipe such as homemade ice cream, cupcakes, cookie decorating, fruit salsa, pita pizza, and more. In-person participants receive an ingredient kit and recipe card. New, fun recipes are featured every week. CONTRACTUAL

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    Preschool Cooking Club with Parent- 3 day class
    Rakow Center
    3 - 4 years old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $126 / $146
    Mon: Jul. 06-Jul. 27
    5:00-5:45pm
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    Preschool Cooking Club with Parent 1 day
    Rakow Center
    3 - 4 years old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $43 / $63
    Mon: Jul. 27
    5:00-5:45pm
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    Play Builders - Jabber & Jump with parent 44142

    Play Builders, LLC offers developmental playgroups for children ages 1–5 that build language, motor skills, sensory exploration, and early social connections through fun, age-appropriate activities. Led by a licensed Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist, programs combine therapeutic insight with everyday play. This playgroup is not a therapy service and does not replace evaluation or treatment. Emphasis on speech and language development, gross and fine motor skills, following directions, and cooperative play.

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    Play Builders - Jabber & Jump with parent
    Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    Ages 3 - 5 years old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Tue: Jul. 07-Jul. 28
    9:00-9:30am
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    Play Builders - Jabber & Jump with parent
    Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    Ages 2 - 4 years old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Thu: Oct. 22-Nov. 12
    5:15-5:45pm
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    Play Builders - Jabber & Jump with parent 34142

    Play Builders, LLC offers developmental playgroups for children ages 1–5 that build language, motor skills, sensory exploration, and early social connections through fun, age-appropriate activities. Led by a licensed Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist, programs combine therapeutic insight with everyday play. This playgroup is not a therapy service and does not replace evaluation or treatment. Emphasis on speech and language development, gross and fine motor skills, following directions, and cooperative play.

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    Play Builders - Jabber & Jump with parent
    Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    Ages 3 - 5 years old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Tue: Jul. 07-Jul. 28
    9:00-9:30am
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    Play Builders - Budding Words & Busy Bodies with parent 34141

    Play Builders, LLC offers developmental playgroups for children ages 1–5 that build language, motor skills, sensory exploration, and early social connections through fun, age-appropriate activities. Led by a licensed Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist, programs combine therapeutic insight with everyday play. This playgroup is not a therapy service and does not replace evaluation or treatment. Emphasis on vocabulary expansion, motor imitation, sensory co-regulation, simple routines, early play skills, and social participation.

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    Play Builders - Budding Words & Busy Bodies with parent
    Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    Ages 2 - 3 years old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Tue: Jul. 07-Jul. 28
    9:45-10:15am
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    Play Builders - Giggles and Wiggles with parent 44140

    Play Builders, LLC offers developmental playgroups for children ages 1–5 that build language, motor skills, sensory exploration, and early social connections through fun, age-appropriate activities. Led by a licensed Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist, programs combine therapeutic insight with everyday play. This playgroup is not a therapy service and does not replace evaluation or treatment. This class focuses on early communication, motor development, sensory exploration, and shared engagement.

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    Play Builders - Giggles and Wiggles with parent
    Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    Ages 12 - 24 months old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Tue: Jul. 07-Jul. 28
    10:30-11:00am
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    Play Builders - Giggles and Wiggles with parent
    Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    Ages 12 - 24 months old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Thu: Oct. 22-Nov. 12
    4:30-5:00pm
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    Play Builders - Giggles and Wiggles with parent 34140

    Play Builders, LLC offers developmental playgroups for children ages 1–5 that build language, motor skills, sensory exploration, and early social connections through fun, age-appropriate activities. Led by a licensed Occupational Therapist and Speech-Language Pathologist, programs combine therapeutic insight with everyday play. This playgroup is not a therapy service and does not replace evaluation or treatment. This class focuses on early communication, motor development, sensory exploration, and shared engagement.

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    Play Builders - Giggles and Wiggles with parent
    Algonquin Historic Village Hall
    Ages 12 - 24 months old with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $172 / $192
    Tue: Jul. 07-Jul. 28
    10:30-11:00am
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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, movement props, and work on gross and fine motor skills, including balance and coordination, and engagement in imaginative play. All classes are structured and include early listening and following directions skills. Join us for a rockin' good time! Triphahn Center 1685 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, 60169 www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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    Rock'n'Kids- Tot Rock with parent
    Triphahn Community Center
    Ages between 1 through 2.5 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Thu: Jul. 16-Aug. 06
    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
    Thu: Jul. 16-Aug. 06
    5:15-5:55pm
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    Rock'n'Kids- Family Rock with parent 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, movement props, and work on gross and fine motor skills, including balance and coordination, and engagement in imaginative play. All classes are structured and include early listening and following directions skills. Join us for a rockin' good time! Triphahn Center 1685 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, 60169 www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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    Rock'n'Kids- Family Rock with parent
    Triphahn Community Center
    Ages between 1 through 5.99 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Thu: Jul. 16-Aug. 06
    10:15-10:55am
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    Rock'n'Kids- Family Rock with parent
    Rakow Center
    Ages between 1 through 5.99 with parent
    Fees (R/NR)
    $52 / $72
    Thu: Jul. 16-Aug. 06
    6:00-6:40pm
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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. Triphahn Center 1685 W. Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, 60169 www.rockitkids.com. CONTRACTUAL

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    Baby Rock- with parents- non-walkers
    Triphahn Community Center
    Ages 3 - 12 months old with parent- non-walkers
    Fees (R/NR)
    $46 / $66
    Thu: Jul. 16-Aug. 06
    11:10-11:40am
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    Tiny Hands & Feet with Parent 44107

    Watch your little one explore the world through sensory play and movement! This engaging program builds fine and gross motor skills with activities like cutting, drawing, building, and beading, along with jumping, stomping, wiggling, and dancing to boost coordination, balance, and strength.

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    Tiny Hands & Feet with Parent
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Ages between 1.5 through 2.99 years
    Fees (R/NR)
    $62 / $82
    Sat: Sep. 12-Oct. 24
    9:30-10:30am
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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.

    Sports R Us: Soccer Champs 35391

    This program is ideal for kids who are ready to embark on the beautiful journey of soccer. These mighty soccer players will start to polish their skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and goaltending. Our coaches will inculcate participants on good sportsmanship, participation and teamwork. This is a great class for both girls and boys! Bring your water bottles! Contractual Sports R Us - admin@sportsrusil.com No class on 7/6

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    Sports R Us: Soccer Champs
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Age
    Fees (R/NR)
    $83 / $63
    Mon: Jul. 27-Aug. 24
    4:00-4:45pm
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    Sports R Us: Pee Wee Soccer Stars! 35390

    This program is ideal for energetic toddlers, who are ready to jump on the fun and start kicking away! With the use of smaller sized soccer balls, players will learn the basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and goaltending. Through fun games and exercises participants will learn to follow instructions and be part of a friendly and inclusive group. Bring your water bottles! Contractual Sports R Us - admin@sportsrusil.com No class on 7/6

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    Sports R Us: Pee Wee Soccer Stars!
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
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    $83 / $63
    Mon: Jul. 27-Aug. 24
    5:00-5:45pm
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    Sports R Us: Soccer Training Camp 35392

    Let’s hop on the action and join this non-competitive inclusive group. Where you’ll improve/learn the basic skills of dribbling, passing, shooting and goaltending. Our drills and exercises are tailored for beginner/medium player level and to experience teamwork and confident participation. This is a great class for both girls and boys! Bring your water bottles! Contractual Sports R Us - admin@sportsrusil.com No class on 7/6

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    Sports R Us: Soccer Training Camp
    Randall Oaks Recreation Center
    Age
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    $98 / $78
    Mon: Jul. 27-Aug. 24
    6:00-7:00pm
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