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Pre-School Programs
2010 Fall - 2011 Spring Preschool
Our Preschool provides a positive learning environment fostering the development of skills in various areas. Children will learn to share and play with others, express feelings and increase their ability to interact with both adults and other children. Emphasis is given to developing language skills. Children will develop vocabulary through stories, music, fingerplay and games. These programs are designed to aid the child in preparation for kindergarten. A birth certificate is required at time of registration.
PROGRAM: 401
AM PRESCHOOLDAY: Monday through Friday
Session 1: Sept 8, 2010-Jan 14, 2011
Session 2: Jan 17-May 19, 2011
TIME: 9:00-11:30 am
AGE: Must be 4 by Sept 1, 2010
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center
FEE: $605 (must be paid by the first day of the semester)
PM PRESCHOOL
DAY: Monday through Thursday
Session 1: Sept 8, 2010-Jan 14, 2011
Session 2: Jan 17-May 19, 2011
TIME: 12:30 pm-3:00 pm
AGE: Must be 4 by Sept 1, 2010
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center
FEE: $485 (must be paid by the first day of the semester)
Frosty Treats 
It may be fall outside but it doesn't mean it's too cold to enjoy ice cream. Join us as we eat yummy ice cream and make cool ice cream themed magnets.
PROGRAM: 807
DAY/DATE: Monday, Oct 11
TIME: 2-2:45 pm
AGE: 4-5 year old
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center
FEE: $8
MIN/MAX: 6/12
Tiny Tots Open Gym
Open Gym will be available for parents and their children with use of park district equipment (i.e. balls, cones, hula hoops, etc.) We'll provide plenty of space for the kids to play, run and exercise. Parents/guardians must stay with their child as their will be no supervision provided. This open gym is a drop-in program. Bring you neighbors and friends.PROGRAM: 405
DAY: Wednesdays & Thursdays
DATE: Sept 15-Jan 27
TIME: 9-11:30 am
AGE: 1-5 Years Old
LOCATION: Dee Park Recreation Center
FEE: $1 per child per visit. Parents are free!
Jelly Bean Sports 
Jelly Bean Sports teaches young children sports in the ways they learn best. Methods used encourages a stronger bond between parents and their children by using the same language, celebrating small 'wins' together and the fun of the shared experience. Parents stay with their child.
Jelly Bean Soccer (Baby Dills - 2 & 3 year olds)
By using progressive equipment and learning aids, the child is taught age appropriate fundamentals of dribbling, passing and shooting in a fun and safe learning environment. The class readies tots for team play. Two class times available. Tuesday classes held at Dee Park, Saturdays at Feldman.
Day Session Time Fee Day Session Time Fee
Tues 9/14-10/05 10:45-11:30 am $49 Sat 9/11-10/02 8:30-9:15 am $49
Tues 10/12-11/02 10:45-11:30 am $49 Sat 10/09-10/30 8:30-9:15 am $49
Tues 11/09-11/30 10:45-11:30 am $49 Sat 11/06-12/04 8:30-9:15 am $49
Tues 1/18-2/08 10:45-11:30 am $49
Jelly Bean T-Ball (Baby Dills - 2 & 3 year olds)
Introduces toddlers to the fundamentals of throwing, fielding, & hitting a baseball. Strutured classes teach the very young communication, motor skills, teamwork, self-confidence and passion for sports! Two class times available. Monday classes held at Dee Park, Saturdays at Feldman.
Day Session Time Fee Day Session Time Fee
Mon 9/13-10/04 9:45-10:30 am $49 Sat 9/11-10/02 9:30-10:15 am $49
Mon 10/11-11/01 9:45-10:30 am $49 Sat 10/09-10/30 9:30-10:15 am $49
Mon 11/08-11/29 9:45-10:30 am $49 Sat 11/06-12/04 9:30-10:15 am $49
Mon 1/17-2/07 9:45-10:30 am $49
Jelly Bean Sports ...Preschool Program Enrichment (PPE) Classes
Parents get ONE EXTRA HOUR of free time. Classes conveniently scheduled before afternoon preschool or after morning preschool. Teachers walk morning preschoolers to class and parents drop afternoon preschoolers off directly at the class. When class ends, either pick up or the Jelly Bean instructor walks the child to afternoon preschool. All classes held in the Dee Park Gymnasium.
Jelly Bean Sports Shorts (Beanies - 3.5 - 5 year olds)
Introduces children to different sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey & more. Structured classes teach communication, motor skills, teamwork, self-confidence and passion for sports! A perfect opportunity for preschool students either before or after their preschool class. All classes held at Dee Park.
Day Session Time Fee
Mon 9/13-10/04 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Mon 10/11-11/01 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Mon 11/08-11/29 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Mon 1/17-2/07 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Jelly Bean Soccer (Beanies - 3.5 - 5 year olds)
Introduces the fundamentals of dribbling, shooting and passing a soccer ball. Structured classes teach communication, motor skills, teamwork, self-confidence and passion. A perfect opportunity for preschool students either before or after their preschool class. All classes held at Dee Park.
Day Session Time Fee
Tues 9/14-10/05 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Tues 10/12-11/02 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Tues 11/09-11/30 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Tues 1/18-2/08 11:45-12:30 pm $49
Jelly Bean Tennis (Beanies - 3.5 year olds)
Children will develop a solid foundation in tennis fundamentals and engage in age appropriate drills to refine skills and develop their game. Classes prepare children for more advanced game play while nurturing a passion for tennis! All classes at the Dee Park tennis courts.
Beanies: (3.5-5 years old)
Day Session Time Fee
Mon 9/13-10/04 10:45-11:30 am $49
Mon 10/11-11/01 10:45-11:30 am $49