Early Childhood Programs

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 July 3 - July 7, 2023.

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Summer Preschool
Administration Building
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$228 / $248
9:30-11:30am
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Summer Preschool
Randall Oaks Recreation Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$228 / $248
9:30-11:30am

Kid Rock I with parent 24171

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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Kid Rock I with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 2 through 2.99 with parents
Fees (R/NR)
$85 / $105
10:20-11:00am

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)
$81 / $101
9:00-11:00am
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Summertime Fun Camp
Administration Building
Ages between 3.5 through 5.5 years
Fees (R/NR)
$81 / $101
9:00-11:00am

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
Rakow Center
Ages between 18 months through 2.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$53 / $73
9:15-10:00am

Fun With Friends Camp 34113

Flutterby 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
Rakow Center
Ages between 2 through 4.99 with optional parent
Fees (R/NR)
$53 / $73
10:15-11:00am

Ooey Gooey Fun 34115

Do you love making slime? Then this class is for you! Slime, playdough, and "clean mud" are just a few of the soft, squishy concoctions we will be making and playing within this hands-on class. The children will help follow a recipe to create gooey mixtures out of everyday household ingredients. Math and science concepts will be incorporated as we count and measure ingredients and watch one form of matter transform into another. Please wear clothes that can get messy.

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Ooey Gooey Fun
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$68 / $88
9:30-10:30am

Tunes for Tots- Let's Play 34130

Weekly activities will focus on many areas of child development. Children will sing songs, listen to stories, and use social, independent and self-care skills. All activities will help develop small muscle control, body awareness, vocabulary, following directions, cause and effect, patience, sharing, and taking turns. Children will explore several activities using different types of art materials, dancing, singing and playing with different music instruments. Parents will gain an opportunity to interact with their children away from home and also learn strategies to help their child learn. CONTRACTUAL

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Tunes for Tots- Let's Play with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 2 through 5.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$60 / $80
12:00-12:45pm

Strider™ Camp 34131

STRIDER™ Camp uses no-pedal balance bikes to teach kids of all abilities how to ride on two wheels. The curriculum is built around learning, fun, socialization, and instruction intended to ignite a passion for riding. The goal of the course is to help children have the balance and bike handling skills to ride on two wheels and never need training wheels! Please bring a helmet and water bottle to each class. This class will meet outdoors in the west parking lot.

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Strider™ Camp
Randall Oaks Recreation Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$53 / $73
9:30-10:15am
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Strider™ Camp
Randall Oaks Recreation Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$53 / $73
9:30-10:15am

Tot Rock 34170

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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Tot Rock with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 1 through 1.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$48 / $68
9:30-10:10am
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Tot Rock with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 1 through 1.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$48 / $68
9:30-10:10am

Kid Rock I 34171

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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Kid Rock I with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 2 through 2.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$48 / $68
10:20-11:00am
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Kid Rock I with parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 2 through 2.99 with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$48 / $68
10:20-11:00am

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)
$13 / $18
6:30-7:45pm

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)
$13 / $18
6:30-7:45pm

Kid Rock II without parent 24172

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative, music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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Kid Rock II without parent
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$85 / $105
11:10-11:50am

Kid Rock II 34172

This interactive class has everyone on their feet! We all learn together while engaging in active, creative music-based activities, while using rhythm instruments and movement props. All class procedures are designed to keep staff and students safe. Activities are age appropriate by class and include songs and rhymes, rhythm and coordination, fine and gross motor, imagination and sensory, listening and following directions skills. Sing, dance, play, learn, and imagine with us! www.rockitkids.com CONTRACTUAL

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Kid Rock II
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$48 / $68
11:10-11:50am
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Kid Rock II
Rakow Center
Ages between 3 through 5.99
Fees (R/NR)
$48 / $68
11:10-11:50am

Family Music for Toddlers 34245

Cultivate your child's musical development through songs, rhythm and tonal patterns, drumming, poetry, movement activities, listening games and instruments! Songs and dances explore the seasons and nature, reminding children that music is all around us! CONTRACTUAL

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Family Music for Toddlers/Preschoolers
The Lennard Music Hall
Ages 3 - 5 years with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$50 / $70
11:00-11:30am
#34245-01
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Family Music for Toddlers/Preschoolers
The Lennard Music Hall
Ages 3 - 5.99 years with parent
Fees (R/NR)
$50 / $70
11:00-11:30am

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.