Programs
5190106 / Parent/Child Lessons
We offer a full range of youth music lessons for all abilities. Our skilled, professional instructors are passionate about staying current with the best teaching practices and passing on the art of music. Learn your instrument in a style that caters to your musical interest and unleashes your creativity! Lessons are open to beginner, intermediate, and advanced students. All books are included. Students must have their own instrument for all classes. Lessons are held Monday through Saturday at varying times. Prior to the start of class, our music instructor will email you to discuss your lesson day and time. All lessons are 30 minutes in length. Make-up classes for all music lessons take place only in the event of Park District cancellations.
5190106-2 - Parent/Child Lesson Session ll
10/21/2024 - 12/14/2024
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
1160310 / Nature PlaySchool Winter/Spring 2025
Hike the trails around the pond, prairie, and woodland, draw in journals, turn over logs to look for insects and worms, sled down hills and trek through the snow, and get to know the animals at Wildwood while developing lifelong learning skills. Nature PlaySchool rotates curriculum, exploring different seasonal nature and science topics. This allows your child to attend a unique program for two years. All children must be completely toilet trained to participate no pull-ups or diapers. A $50 non-refundable deposit required at registration.
1160310-1 - Nature PlaySchool Tu AM
1/7/2025 - 5/6/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
1160310-3 - Nature PlaySchool Th AM
1/9/2025 - 5/8/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
1160310-5 - Nature PlaySchool Fri am
1/10/2025 - 5/9/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
1160340 / Lunch Bunch - Winter/Spring
Extend your Preschool or PlaySchool day at Lunch Bunch. Bring your lunch then enjoy free play indoors and outdoors after your meal. Children are escorted to and from lunch and the Nature Preschool, Nature PlaySchoo, Maine Park Preschool, and Wildwood Early Childhood programs by staff. No class on days that Preschool or Playschool are not in session.
1160340-1 - Lunch Bunch Fri
1/10/2025 - 5/9/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Sept 1
1160340-2 - Lunch Bunch Mon
1/6/2025 - 5/5/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Sept 1
1160340-3 - Lunch Bunch Tues
1/7/2025 - 5/6/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Sept 1
1160340-4 - Lunch Bunch Wed
1/8/2025 - 5/7/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Sept 1
1160340-7 - Lunch Bunch Thur
1/9/2025 - 5/8/2025
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Sept 1
5160101 / Wild Ones
Spark the natural curiosity in your “Wild One” as we take in the wonders of the outdoors. Inside our classroom, we'll discover leaves, pumpkins, seeds, and other autumn surprises with sensory play and exploration, stories, and themed activities. Then we'll head out for a nature walk around the pond and prairie, and over to visit the animals in the Nature Center. Dress for a mess. No class November 11, 25 and 26.
10/21/2024 - 12/2/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
10/21/2024 - 12/2/2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
10/21/2024 - 12/2/2024
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
10/22/2024 - 11/19/2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160103 / Desert Dwellers
The hot sun may bake the sand, but many critters still live in this wild land! Learn about the desert and the creatures that live there through stories, animal crafts, short hikes, and many fun activities. Featuring hump-backed camels, stinging scorpions, and more!
No class Nov 28 or 29.
5160103-11 - Desert Dwellers
11/14/2024 - 12/12/2024
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160103-12 - Desert Dwellers
11/15/2024 - 12/13/2024
9:00 am - 10:00 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160103-13 - Desert Dwellers
11/15/2024 - 12/13/2024
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center