Early Childhood at Emily Oaks

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Your small child will experience the outdoors with the compassionate nature experts at Emily Oaks Nature Center. From pretend tent camping, to nature exploration, to music, reading and creative play, your child will learn to love the natural world.

info-icon2 Alison Robbins at avrobbins@skokieparks.org

Please note that while classes may display below as available, registration does not open until the following dates:
•  Winter: December 15 for residents, December 22 for non-residents
•  Spring: March 15 for residents, March 22 for non-residents
•  Summer: May 15 for residents, May 22 for non-residents
•  Fall: August 15 for residents, August 22 for non-residents

This early learning program combines traditional preschool activities with major outdoor discovery and exploration. A majority of you child's day will be spent naturally learning through outdoor play. Children will use tools to conduct simple science experiments; learn about plants, animals and habitats; observe the changing seasons; and play freely in nature.

For more information on Growing Sprouts click here.

Outdoor Adventure Parties are offered for ages 3 and above at the Emily Oaks Nature Center. For more information on birthdays at Emily Oaks, click here.

Toodlebugs

Through exploration and play in the natural world, your child will build and strengthen their motor and language skills. Each class focuses on a new animal and sensory experience and introduces simple sign language. An adult must accompany each child. Class primarily outdoors, weather permitting.
Toodlebugs
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/11-11/20
10:00 am-10:50 am
AGES
1 - 2
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$130.00 / $163.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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Nature Neighbors

Explore the wonders of the pond, prairie and woodland “neighborhoods” and learn about the amazing animals that live there through exploration, play and creative projects. Class primarily outdoors, weather permitting. This is a drop-off class; child must be toilet trained.
Nature Neighbors
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/9-11/18
1:15 pm- 3:30 pm
AGES
4 - 5
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$200.00 / $250.00
AVAILABILITY
Unavailable
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Nature Fun & Frolic

Introduce your toddler to different plants, animals and natural elements, while singing songs, playing games, reading books, and exploring nature in many engaging ways. An adult must accompany each child. The majority of class will take place outdoors.
Nature Fun & Frolic
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/10-11/19
10:00 am-11:00 am
AGES
2 - 2
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$130.00 / $163.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
Register

Nature Warblers

Your child will learn about animals and the outdoors through music, movement and motion. Craft a musical instrument each week and learn how to keep a beat. Class takes place outdoors, depending on the weather. An adult must accompany each child.
Nature Warblers
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
9/7-11/16
10:00 am-11:00 am
AGES
2 - 4
LOCATION
Emily Oaks Nature Center
FEES (Res / Non Res)
$130.00 / $163.00
AVAILABILITY
Available
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