EARLY CHILDHOOD

EARLY CHILDHOOD: Education is most important to our youngest learners: children develop 90% of their brain by age 5. That means their brain is almost full grown before kindergarten!

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New Munchkins in Motion

We are so excited to announce our brand-new indoor play space! This space is great to let your little ones release all their energy as well as interact with other families in our community.  Fee is for 1 adult and 1 child, the second child would be half the fee

8 weeks
Ages:
Crawlers-5 yrs.
Days:
Mondays & Wednesdays
Dates:
4/10-5/31 *No class 5/29
Time:
9:30-11:30 am
D/ND Fee:
$32/$64   D-In District   ND-Not in District
Location:
the Studio, 19th & Cuyler
Register By:
1 week in advance of attendance
Min
6/Max 20
Code:
122100A

8 weeks
Ages:
Crawlers-5 yrs.
Days:
Saturdays
Dates:
4/15-6/3
Time:
9:30-11:30 am
D/ND Fee:
$16/$32   D-In District   ND-Not in District
Location:
the Studio, 19th & Cuyler
Register By:
1 week in advance of attendance
Min
6/Max 20
Code:
122100B

This space will be open seasonally- March 6-June 3, 2023
Reopen September 11, 2023-May 29, 2024

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Young at Art

In this class your young artist will be encouraged to engage, explore, and experiment with a wide variety of art supplies. We’ll learn about color mixing, make prints, craft with nature, sculpt, collage and more! Children will be able to freely express themselves while creating fun and unique arts and crafts projects, and the best part is, the mess stays here! Please feel free to pack a healthy snack and send your child with water.
Children must be restroom independent.
                                                                                               Instructor: Mia Coronado

6 weeks
Ages:
3-6 yrs.
Days:
Tuesdays
Dates:
4/11-5/16
Time:
9:30-11:30 am
D/ND Fee:
$40/$50   D-In District   ND-Not in District
Location:
Community Center
Register By:
1 week in advance of attendance
Min
6/Max 10
Code:
152102A

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Young at Science
In this class, your child will explore the world of science through understanding what, why, and how things work. Children will learn critical life skills such as problem-solving, cause and effect, creativity and self-exploration through various experiments and activities. Please dress your child ready to make a mess! Children must be restroom independent.
                                                                                                Instructor:
Mia Coronado
6 weeks
Ages:
3-6 yrs.
Days:
Thursdays
Dates:
4/13-5/18
Time:
9:30-11:30 am
D/ND Fee:
$40/$50   D-In District   ND-Not in District
Location:
Community Center
Register By:
1 week in advance of attendance
Min
5/Max 10
Code:
152110A

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Just the Two of Us  

Get your little one out of the house and come make a mess with us!  Just the Two of Us is a child and adult caregiver art class that helps your youngster work on their fine motor skills, sensory development, and social interactions with other young children.  This class is a great way to get out of the house and meet other families in the neighborhood while creating fun and unique art projects worthy of your wall space.
Fee is for 1 adult & 1 child, 2nd child half the fee.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Instructor: Olga Coronado
                                                                                

6 weeks
Ages:
18 mos.-5 yrs. with adult
Days:
Fridays
Dates:
4/14-5/19
Time AM Class:
10:00-10:30 am
         PM Class:
12:30-1:00 pm
D/ND Fee:
$20/$30   D-In District   ND-Not in District
Location:
Community Center
Register By:
1 week in advance of attendance
Min
5/Max 8
Code AM:
152101A
Code PM:  
152101B

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New Story Time Acting for 4-5yrs

Experience books in a whole new way! Classic stories come to life. During the 8 week session we will take a journey through a favorite work of children’s literature. This one hour class is designed for children ages 4- 5 years old as a great introduction to the magical world of theatre. Our acting sessions allow budding young actors to role play and practice improvisation and storytelling. The final class will have a presentation for family and friends.

Children must be restroom independent.
                                                                                             Instructor:
Michele DiMaso 8 weeks
Ages:
4-5 yrs.
Days:
Wednesdays
Dates:
4/12-5/31  
Time:
12:00-1:00 pm
D/ND Fee:
$50/$60   D-In District   ND-Not in District
Location:
Community Center
Register By:
1 week in advance of attendance
Min
4/Max 10
Code:
262807B

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New Let’s Create a Puppet Show

Participants become puppet makers and puppeteers as they each create a puppet and  performance.  Come and create a felt and or sock puppet, once created we will  write a short puppet play and bring our creations to life in a final show!

Children must be restroom independent.

                                                                                             Instructor: Michele DiMaso 8 weeks
Ages:
4-5 yrs.
Days:
Tuesdays
Dates:
4/11-5/30  
Time:
12:00-1:00 pm
D/ND Fee:
$50/$60   D-In District   ND-Not in District
Location:
Community Center
Register By:
1 week in advance of attendance
Min
4/Max 10
Code:
262807A

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Save Your Programs

Nothing prevents a good program from running more than waiting until the last minute to register for it.
Classes that have a low enrollment are generally cancelled approximately one week prior to the first meeting date.
Please register for your programs as early as possible to avoid cancellations.

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North Berwyn Park District 

Community Center
Address: 1619 Wesley Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402
Phone: (708) 749-4900
Fax: (708) 749-4966

Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 
Saturday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Holiday closures for 2023: 5/29, 7/4, 9/4, 10/9, 11/23-24, 12/23-25, 12/30-1/1
these dates are subject to change.

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