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For more information about preschool enrichment classes, contact Danielle Bayer

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Preschool ENRICHMENT & SPORTS PROGRAMS

Explore art, engineering, coding, sports, science, music, dance, theatre, and more! Our youth programs include a variety of activities to keep your mind and body active!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Reading Rookies 209108

Give your child the keys to reading success. Children will learn letters and sounds through thematic engaging, hands-on activities. Each week they’ll explore two to three letters through games, crafts, and stories. These lessons will spark their interest in reading and enhance their ability to hear, identify and manipulate letters and sounds. Participants must be the activity's listed age by September 1, 2025. Send an email to the Program Manager

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Reading Rookies
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$381 / $419
9:30-10:30am

Clay Play 209135

CLPL

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Clay Play
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$473 / $520
11:30-1:00pm
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#209135-03
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Clay Play
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$430 / $473
10:00-11:30am
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#209135-04
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Clay Play
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$430 / $473
1:30-3:00pm

Art from the Heart 209154

In this process based art class, students will create mini masterpieces with heart. Sensory exploration and creative problem solving are highlighted as young artists explore a variety of mediums including paint, clay and oil pastel Participants must be the activity's listed age by September 1, 2025. Send an email to the Program Manager

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Art from the Heart
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$563 / $619
9:30-10:30am

Junior Engineers Build 209191

Hands-on science specifically designed for preschoolers! These explorations build creative problem solving skills through preschoolers' natural curiosity of the world around them. Project examples include: experiment with surface tension, play coding movement games, create chemical reactions and test the strength of wind power! Participants must be the activity's listed age by September 1, 2025 Send an email to the Program Manager

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#209191-01
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Jr. STEM Explorers
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$416 / $458
9:30-11:00am
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#209191-02
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Jr. STEM Explorers
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$416 / $458
11:30-1:00pm

Amazing Minds 209107

Join us on an incredible journey where instructors will engage your child through fun, hands-on thematic based acitivites. Based on Piaget's theory "learning by doing" your child will learn science and math, practice their literacy skills and learn about the world! Participants must be the activity's listed age by September 1, 2025 Send an email to the Program Manager

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#209107-01
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Amazing Minds
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$427 / $470
10:30-11:30am

Kindermusik 209109

Kindermusik by Kids Music North Shore! Treasure every giggle as your baby anticipates the next lift, bounce and tickle! Babies/early walkers and their grown-ups will enjoy dancing, singing, socializing, tummy/floor time, language development, sensory exploration and instrument play! Send an email to the Program Manager

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#209109-01
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Kindermusik Foundations
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$227 / $250
11:15-12:10pm
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#209109-02
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Kindermusik Level 1-2
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$227 / $250
10:15-11:10am
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#209109-03
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Kindermusik Foundations
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$227 / $250
11:15-12:10pm
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#209109-04
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Kindermusik Level 1-2
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$227 / $250
10:15-11:10am
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#209109-07
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Kindermusik Level 1-2
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$227 / $250
9:15-10:10am
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#209109-08
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Kindermusik Level 1-2
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$227 / $250
9:15-10:10am

Jamberry Music 209118

In this highly interactive class, you and your little ones will bond with each other and make new friends while we sing, dance, play, pretend and experiment with instruments! Children will enjoy guitar play, puppets and a variety of props that will engage your little one and instill a love of music! Send an email to the Program Manager

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Jamberry Music: Sprouts (0-2)
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$175 / $193
11:00-11:45am
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#209118-02
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Jamberry Music: Blossoms (2-4 years)
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$175 / $193
10:00-10:45am
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#209118-03
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Jamberry Music: Sprouts (0-2)
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$150 / $165
11:00-11:45am
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#209118-04
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Jamberry Music: Blossoms (2-4 years)
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$150 / $165
10:00-10:45am
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#209118-05
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Jamberry Music
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$150 / $165
10:00-10:45am
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#209118-06
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Jamberry Music
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$125 / $138
10:00-10:45am

Draw with Young Rembrandts! 209153

PREKDRAW

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Draw with Young Rembrandts!
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$308 / $339
10:00-10:45am

Junior Engineers Build 209186

Little Global Explorer

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Little Global Explorers
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$250 / $275
11:30-1:00pm
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#209186-02
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Little Global Explorers
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$214 / $235
11:30-1:00pm

Karate 116801

KARATE

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Karate 1- Beginner-White Belt
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$160 / $176
4:00-4:30pm
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#116801-11
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Karate 1- Beginner-White Belt
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$176 / $194
4:30-5:15pm
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#116801-12
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Karate 1- Beginner-White Belt
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$154 / $169
11:00-11:45am

Karate 216801

KARATE

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Karate 1: Beginner-White Belt
Weinberg Family Recreation Center
Fees (R/NR)
$288 / $317
3:00-4:00pm
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#216801-02
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Karate 1: Beginner-White Belt
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$300 / $330
3:30-4:00pm
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#216801-03
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Karate 1: Beginner-White Belt
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$330 / $363
4:00-4:45pm
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#216801-04
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Karate 1: Beginner-White Belt
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$242 / $267
11:00-11:45am
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#216801-05
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Karate 2: Yellow-Orange Belt
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$264 / $290
4:30-5:15pm

Preschool Day Off Fun 209170

Campers are introduced to the fundamentals of sports including basketball, floor hockey, football, kickball, soccer, t-ball and other sports and group games. The program provides an opportunity for each child to develop motor skills and nurture his/her growth socially and emotionally through teamwork and good sportsmanship. Please pack a nut and shellfish free lunch!

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Preschool Day Off- Tiny Tots Sports Camp
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$70 / $77
9:00-3:00pm
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#209170-02
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Preschool Day Off- Pumpkin Patch Pals
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$120 / $132
9:00-1:00pm
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#209170-03
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Preschool Day Off- Aventuras en Español
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$40 / $44
9:00-11:00am
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#209170-04
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Preschool Day Off- Tiny Tots Sports Camp
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$70 / $77
9:00-3:00pm
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#209170-05
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Preschool Day Off- Crouching Tigers
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$105 / $115
9:00-11:00am
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#209170-06
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Preschool Day Off- Winter Wonders
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$120 / $132
9:00-1:00pm
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#209170-07
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Preschool Day Off-Tiny Tots Sports Camp
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$70 / $77
9:00-3:00pm
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#209170-08
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Preschool Day Off- Spread Kindness
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$60 / $66
9:00-1:00pm

Finish Strong Athletics 209126

Schoolyard Sports (SYS) classes are the perfect way to introduce your Pre-K child to sports and cooperative play! SYS is all about moving, learning and growing into good friends. Send an email to the Program Manager

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#209126-02
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School Yard Sports 4's
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$650 / $715
2:15-3:15pm
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#209126-01
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School Yard Sports 4's
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$550 / $605
10:00-11:30am

Preschool Tumbling 209152

This large and fine motor class develops building block gymnastic skills that incorporate strength and agility added to pre=k skills like listening and waiting in line. We will learn to forward roll, cartwheel and handstand with time to spare playing with hoops, balloons or parachutes each weel. Attire: form fitted clothes, no dresses, bare feet, hair tied back, bring a water bottle Participants must be the activity's listed age by September 1, 2025 Send an email to the Program Manager

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Mini Tots Tumbling
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$520 / $572
1:30-3:00pm
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#209152-02
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Tiny Tots Tumbling
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$520 / $572
11:30-1:00pm

IBA Fall League 214101

Players will gain confidence, improve coordination, and appreciate the joys of teamwork and sportsmanship through a combination of games and age-appropriate drills. Children will learn new skills and then practice them with the help of IBA coaches. Participants can sign up individually, as part of a small group, or as a complete team. For questions and requests, email [email protected]. 2023 Fall League teams must have at least one parent-volunteer coach to assist in all team safety protocols. Send an email to the Program Manager

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IBA Fall League (T-Ball/Coach Pitch)
Skokie Playfields
Fees (R/NR)
$160 / $176
12:00-1:00pm

Hot Shots Sports 214103

PRE-HOT SHOTS

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Adult Tot Sport
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$220 / $242
9:00-9:45am
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#214103-02
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Mini Ninja Warriors
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$220 / $242
11:15-12:00pm
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#214103-03
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Lil Dribblers Pros
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$220 / $242
9:45-10:30am
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#214103-04
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Lunch & Mini Ninja Warriors
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$308 / $339
11:30-1:00pm
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#214103-05
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Lunch & Sports
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$364 / $400
11:30-1:00pm
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#214103-07
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Lil Dribblers Juniors
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$220 / $242
10:30-11:15am

 

Our dance programs run September through December and January through May. 

Preschool Ballet 213101

BLLET

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Mini Ballet
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$364 / $400
9:30-10:30am

Preschool Hip Hop 213105

BLLET

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#213105-01
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Tiny Hip Hop
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$546 / $601
11:30-1:00pm
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#213105-02
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Mini Hip Hop
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$280 / $308
10:30-11:30am

Our preschool skating classes run November through February.

Our preschool theatre programs run September through December and January through May.

Preschool Footlighters 212105

Footlighters - Preschool

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Tiny Performers
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$546 / $601
11:30-1:00pm
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#212105-02
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Mini Performers & Hip Hop Combo
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$500 / $550
9:30-11:30am
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#212105-03
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Mini Performers
Takiff Center
Fees (R/NR)
$280 / $308
9:30-10:30am