Resident Registration for Plainfield Park District Great Adventures Program for Preschoolers

Resident registration for the Plainfield Park District’s Great Adventures Program for Preschoolers will begin Monday, March 5 and run through Thursday, March 22. A registration lottery will occur Friday, March 23.

Registration is accepted only at the Recreation/Administration Center, 23729 W. Ottawa St., Plainfield. Online registration is not accepted for this program.

Based on the premise that children learn through play, participants ages 3 to 5 explore, create, discover, problem solve, and communicate to develop age-appropriate skills. Experienced, nurturing staff members implement a progressive program using themes to expose students to colors, shapes, numbers, and letters through a friendly, fun atmosphere. A balance of whole group and small group activities encourage academic and listening skills along with social interaction. Each classroom consists of two instructors and approximately 18 students.

All children must be completely toilet trained to participate. Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2012 to be enrolled in the 3-year-old program, and 4 years old by September 1, 2012 to be enrolled in the 4-year-old program. Children who turn 5 years old by December 15, 2012 may enroll in the Finally Five Program.

Classes begin in late August and early September and run through mid-May. Morning and afternoon sessions are available. Classes take place at the Heritage Center, 24023 W. Lockport St. in Downtown Plainfield, and at the Streams Recreation Center, 24319 Cedar Creek Ln. in Plainfield.