Programs
5160212 / Nature's Two-Riffic
Find out just how terrific nature is! Discover animals, nature, and seasonal topics through songs, art, activities and games, stories, and short walks at Wildwood. Children do not need to be potty trained: guardians will be contacted for urgent diaper changes.
No class Nov 22
5160212-2 - Nature's Two-Riffic W Ses1
9/4/2024 - 10/23/2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160212-22 - Nature's Two-Riffic W Ses2
10/30/2024 - 12/18/2024
9:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160215 / Toddler Tree School
Does your toddler miss the cutoff for Nature Preschool or Nature Play School? Toddler Tree School is an introductory class for two and three year olds. Tots explore nature, learn, and grow through themed hikes, outdoor exploration, sensory activities, dramatic play, songs, stories, art, and visits to the animal room. The majority of the program takes place outside at the Wildwood Nature Center grounds in their outdoor gathering space and hiking, and their indoor classroom is located at Wildwood. Program is for children ages 2-3 as of September 1. No class November 26 and 28.
5160215-1 - Toddler Tree School Tu/Th
9/3/2024 - 12/19/2024
9:15 am - 11:15 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160310 / Nature PlaySchool Fall 2024
Hike the trails around the pond, prairie, and woodland, draw in their journals, turn over logs to look for insects and worms, and get to know the animals at Wildwood all while developing lifelong learning skills in the classroom and outside. Nature PlaySchool rotates curriculum, exploring different seasonal topics each year and different curriculum each day. This allows your child to attend a unique program for multiple individual days and for two years. All children must be completely toilet trained to participate. Age is 3-4 years old as of September 1.
Priority Registration for currently enrolled students begins Friday, February 9th at 10:00 am online.
Open registration for all new students begins Friday, March 1st at 10:00 am online.
5160310-1 - Nature PlaySchool Tue am
9/3/2024 - 12/17/2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160310-2 - Nature PlaySchool Thurs am
9/5/2024 - 12/19/2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160310-5 - Nature PlaySchool Friday am
9/6/2024 - 12/20/2024
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Location
Wildwood Nature Center
5160320 / NPS MWF
Wildwood's nature focused program for children ages 3-4 infuses traditional readiness learning and preschool activities with an emphasis on the natural world and daily outdoor discovery. The curriculum incorporates the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. In addition to their ABC’s and 123’s, preschoolers hike the trails around the pond, prairie, and woodland, draw in their journals, turn over logs to look for insects and worms, and get to know the animals at Wildwood all while developing lifelong learning skills in the classroom and outside. Nature Preschool rotates curriculum, exploring different seasonal topics. This allows your child to attend a unique program for two years. All children must be completely toilet trained to participate. Age is 3-4 years old as of September 1.
Priority Registration for students currently enrolled begins Friday, February 9th at 10:00 am online
Open Registration for new students begins Friday, March 1st at 10:00 am online
No Class No Class October 14, November 25-29, December 23- January 3, January 20, February 17, March 24-28.
Registration for the program is online. If you have never registered for a Park District program, you will need to set up your Household account with the Park Ridge Park District to create an account.
5160320-1 - Nature Preschool MWF am
9/4/2024 - 5/7/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Septem
5160320-2 - Nature Preschool MWF pm
9/4/2024 - 5/7/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Septem
5160330 / NPS TTh
Wildwood's nature focused program for children ages 3-4 infuses traditional readiness learning and preschool activities with an emphasis on the natural world and daily outdoor discovery. The curriculum incorporates the Illinois Early Learning and Development Standards. In addition to their ABC’s and 123’s, preschoolers hike the trails around the pond, prairie, and woodland, draw in their journals, turn over logs to look for insects and worms, and get to know the animals at Wildwood all while developing lifelong learning skills in the classroom and outside. Nature Preschool rotates curriculum, exploring different seasonal topics. This allows your child to attend a unique program for two years. All children must be completely toilet trained to participate. Age is 3-4 years old as of September 1.
Priority Registration for students currently enrolled begins Friday, February 9th at 10:00 am online
Open Registration for new students begins Friday, March 1st at 10:00 am online
No Class No Class October 14, November 25-29, December 23- January 3, January 20, February 17, March 24-28.
Registration for the program is online. If you have never registered for a Park District program, you will need to set up your Household account with the Park Ridge Park District to create an account.
5160330-1 - Nature Preschool TuTh am
9/3/2024 - 5/8/2025
9:00 am - 11:30 am
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Septem
5160330-2 - Nature Preschool TuTh pm
9/3/2024 - 5/8/2025
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Ages
Age 3-4 as of Septem