Age: 3-6 years, girls & boys Join us as we pair picture books with dance and movement activities for a fantastically fun preschool story time! Each month will feature a new story, movement, music, and art project. Each session has a special theme! This is a drop off class. Sign up for one or more upcoming classes ! […]
Advance registration required by: Apr. 6 Register online at: https://register.parksreconline.com/grayslake.html
Join the best monthly senior club around! Have so much fun socializing while playing bingo, cards and games. For just $2 per person, why not give it a try? Refreshments, coffee and tea are provided. * New Location Alert! * Starting January 2019, meetings are being held at the Recreation Center (240 Commerce Drive). Meetings […]
Join Ms. Joni from Characters of Character on an adventure!
Join Ms. Joni from Characters of Character on an adventure!
See all there is to love about the Young 3s Program at the Grayslake Park District's I Love Learning Preschool! Bring your child for hands-on activities, meet teachers, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about enrolling in the Young 3s class for the 2020-2021 school year. Learn […]
Considering preschool for your little one for the upcoming school year? Attend our open house to learn more about the 3 Year Old and 4 Year Old classes offered at the Recreation Center.
See all there is to love about 4 Year Old classes (Jones Island Building) at the Grayslake Park District's I Love Learning Preschool!
Warm up and enjoy a yummy treat with Olaf!
Families currently enrolled in our preschool program (2019-2020 School Year) are eligible for Priority Registration. Registration packets are due by 5pm on Feb. 3.
Families with an older child who has attended our preschool in the past but do not have a child currently enrolled are eligible for a special alumni registration period.
I Love Learning Preschool open registration begins on Friday, Feb. 7 for Grayslake residents.
I Love Learning Preschool open registration begins on Tuesday, Feb. 11 for nonresidents.
Wear green to this festive class to hear a story and make a craft!
Mickey and Minnie Mouse are so excited to show off their Halloween costumes and read a story with you!
Ages: 3 - 7 years Come test your skills at our Incredibles Training Camp. See who can "Dash" around the obstacle course the fastest. Watch who can lift the heaviest weight like Mr. Incredible. Practice your aim like Elasticgirl and lastly practice the skill or invisibility by practicing being quiet through different games. All superhero's […]
Make a craft, read a story, sing songs and have a great time with Elmo and friends!
This a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classrooms, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2021-2022 School Year. Due to COVID-19, we ask that only parents attend this Open House to keep numbers lower and space to socially distance in the […]
Meet teachers, tour our unique classrooms, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions!
Meet teachers, tour our unique classrooms, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions!
Warm up and enjoy a yummy treat with everyone's favorite snowman!
Learn about who you are through affirmations and art!
Ye lads and lassies, wear green to this festive Parent and Tot class!
Color eggs and decorate cookies in this egg-cellent class!
Join us for a Bubble Guppies Party!
This is a chance for your child to get messy and discover the world of art!
Dance, play with balls, hula hoop, crawl through tunnels, and much more in this fun Parent & Tot Class!
Age: 5 - 12 years Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading, and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, you’ll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and each child receives a magic kit to take home. New tricks are […]
This a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2022-2023 School Year. Due to COVID-19, we ask that only parents attend this Open House to keep numbers lower and space to socially distance in the […]
This a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2022-2023 School Year. Due to COVID-19, we ask that only parents attend this Open House to keep numbers lower and space to socially distance in the […]
This a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2022-2023 School Year. Due to COVID-19, we ask that only parents attend this Open House to keep numbers lower and space to socially distance in the […]
This a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2022-2023 School Year. Due to COVID-19, we ask that only parents attend this Open House to keep numbers lower and space to socially distance in the […]
A copy of the child's birth certificate and immunization records must be presented at registration. All children must be able to use the restroom independently by the first day of class, unless enrolled in the Young 3s Program.
A copy of the child's birth certificate and immunization records must be presented at registration. All children must be able to use the restroom independently by the first day of class, unless enrolled in the Young 3s Program.
A copy of the child's birth certificate and immunization records must be presented at registration. All children must be able to use the restroom independently by the first day of class, unless enrolled in the Young 3s Program.
Age: 4 - 7 years Chocolate, sugar and sweets galore! This class is perfect for any child with a sweet tooth! Join us for an evening of candy making. We’ll make chocolate covered pretzels and strawberries, molded candies and more. One pound of chocolate per person will be melted. Boxes to transport your sweets treats […]
Age: 1 - 3 years with adult Let’s get together to enjoy a Valentine’s Day book and craft, and play with some good friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Who will be there? Here’s a hint: one friend is pink and the other is yellow and loves honey. We’ll decorate heart shaped cookies to bring […]
Age: 4 - 7 years Don't miss out on a evening full of St. Patrick's Day fun! Come dressed in your best green and gold! We'll have pizza, make a craft and go on a hunt for gold! Learn a fun Irish jig to show your family and friends too! We'll end the evening making […]
Age: 1 - 3 years with adult Calling all lads and lassies! Don't miss out on a morning full of St. Patrick's Day Fun! Come dressed in your best green and gold! You'll be surprised at who else will be wearing his favorite St. Patty's Day shirt too! We will read stories, make a St. […]
Age: 4 - 7 years Lets get together to color eggs and decorate cookies! Every child will get to color a dozen eggs to take home. Please wear play clothes, since we will be working with color dye. Afterwards, we'll decorate cookies! Don't miss the fun! Pre-registration is required for this event.
Join us for this basic workshop and start an herb garden from seeds to take care of at home. Get tips on how to engage your child in the cultivation of their first plants to start a love of gardening for life. Register Here by April 30
Children will perform songs and graduation certificates will be presented. All family members and friends are welcome to attend! Children are encouraged to dress formally for the occasion. Rain location: Recreation Center Gym, 240 Commerce Drive
Parents, you deserve a break! During this program, children will spend a fun evening playing games, making crafts and playing sports in the gym. The program will end with a "G" rated movie, pizza, juice, and popcorn. Register Here by May 6
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You're invited to a Pajama Party! Join us for a fun evening of games, crafts, a dance party, movies and loads of fun! Kids should come dressed in their favorite pajamas, bring a sleeping bag/blanket and pillow, and their favorite stuffed animal. Pizza dinner, juice and dessert will be served along with popcorn for the […]
Pirates loved to find secret places to hide their treasures and what better spot than Gray's Lake! Hear a story about how pirates sailed through the great lakes, landed on the shores and hiked to our own Grayslake to hide treasure. We will have our own map to follow to find exactly where "X" marks […]
Have the slime of your life coloring slime the gorgeous palette of fall leaves to make their slime autumn spectacular. We will scent our slime like pumpkin pie, marshmallow fireside, maple bacon donuts, or caramel apples! Slime continues to be all the rage with kids and these workshops have valuable hidden messages about “Stretchy Thinking” […]
Exploring and eating ice cream is a fun way to introduce early physics and chemistry concepts to children. Become an expert on this beloved treat and then sit down for the most outrageous ice cream eating contest in town. Did anyone say BRAIN FREEZE? We will learn how to make a homemade waffle cone and […]
Today’s teenager has so many dreams, but so many distractions too. This lab will help them manage those distractions and get on track to their finish line, whatever that means personally to them. Clear intention is key. Teens will quickly learn that success is never a straight line, but instead very crooked and that’s ok! […]
Dress-up your little goblin, superhero or fairy for this Halloween Monster Mash. This scare-free Halloween party is packed with arts & crafts, games and stories fit for ghosts, goblins and ghouls. Pizza and juice will be served for dinner. This is a drop off class. Register Here
Let’s get together for a spook-tacular morning! Mickey & Minnie Mouse are so excited to show off their Halloween costumes and read a story with you. Feel free to wear your costume and join us for a fun morning of crafts, singing, dancing and laughing. Register Here
Read all about Elmo's Thanksgiving with Elmo himself! Make a craft, read a story, sing songs and have a great time with Elmo and friends! Register Here
It's a winter wonderland outside and Frosty is on the way! Come celebrate the joys of winter. Create your own Frosty the Snowman craft, read a story, and play Frosty-inspired games and activities. Register Here
Santa Claus loves to get letters from boys and girls who have been good all year long! Drop off your letter to Santa in Santa's Mailbox at the Recreation Center during business hours. Remember to include your return address so Santa can write back! Letters must be received by: Monday, December 12
Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a wide variety of fascinating tricks! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, youll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and […]
This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year! Our goal is to develop your child’s love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment where each child and family is […]
This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year! Our goal is to develop your child’s love of learning in a safe and nurturing environment where each child and family is […]
This is a great opportunity to meet the teachers in-person, tour our unique classroom, learn about our philosophy and play-based curriculum, and ask questions about the registration process for the 2023-2024 school year! This specific open house is hosted at both the Recreation Center & Jones Island Building Our goal is to develop your child’s […]
Enjoy a cold winter morning with us and Olaf! Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and yummy treats. Make an Olaf craft, listen to some stories and play Olaf inspired games. Parents, don't forget to capture the moments with you camera! Register Here
Having hope is that “bridge” until we get to the other side. As we set intentions for the new year, we must take action (strategies), and not just sit in hope. Smashing negative thoughts, knowing our strengths, using humor, having emotional self-control, and a growth mindset are just some of the techniques we will learn. […]
Let your creativity shine as we make some fun crafts and cards for Valentine's Day. Be sure to wear something you don't mind getting dirty. This is a drop off class. Register Here
Summer Camp is the place where your child can play outside, stay active, learn new skills, and make new friends! The Grayslake Park District offers a variety of summer camps for all ages, from preschool to teens. You can choose what days of the week to attend and most camps have half or full-day options, […]
Let’s get together to enjoy a Valentine’s Day book and craft, and play with some good friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Who will be there? Here’s a hint: one friend is pink and the other is yellow and loves honey. We’ll decorate heart shaped cookies to bring home and enjoy with your family. Parents, […]
Test your skills at this Incredibles Training Camp. See who can “Dash” around the obstacle course the fastest. See who can lift the heaviest weight like Mr. Incredible. Practice your aim like Elasticgirl and lastly, practice the skill of invisibility by practicing being quiet during different games. All superheroes welcome. Dress as your favorite hero! […]
We will be closed in observance of President's Day
It’s LOVE MONTH! We are crushing on Valen-science! Experiment and check out all the things that make Valentine’s explosive and fun like carbon dioxide candy chaos, magnetic heart attraction, anti-gravity rocket love arrows, and finally a tower of hearts tournament for prizes. Kid’s hearts will be poppin’ happy after this lab. Rockin’ red magical M […]
Don't miss out on a evening full of St. Patrick's Day fun! Come dressed in your best green and gold! We'll have pizza, make a craft and go on a hunt for gold! Learn a fun Irish jig to show your family and friends too! We'll end the evening making Green River floats. Grab a […]
Calling all lads and lassies! Don't miss out on a morning full of St. Patrick's Day Fun! Come dressed in your best green and gold! You'll be surprised at who else will be wearing his favorite St. Patty's Day shirt too! We will read stories, make a St. Patrick's Day craft, enjoy time with Elmo […]
Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a wide variety of fascinating tricks! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, youll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and […]
Lets get together to color eggs and decorate cookies! Every child will get to color a dozen eggs to take home. Please wear play clothes, since we will be working with color dye. Afterwards, we'll decorate cookies! Don't miss the fun! This is a drop off class. Register Here
We will be closed in observance of Good Friday
Today is April Fool’s Day! Let’s move towards the end of the school year with loads of laughter. Whether your child is naturally funny or not, they will have the opportunity to develop and execute comedic skills, gain a higher sense of confidence with stacked successes, and perhaps learn to use humor in a social […]
Join us for our Teddy Bears Picnic Class! The paw-fect class for you to bring your favorite Teddy Bear or stuffed animal to join in with a story, craft, song and of course a picnic! You won't want to miss it! Parents, don't forget your cameras to capture the moments! Register Here
Join us for this basic workshop and start a flower garden from seeds to take care of at home. Get tips on how to engage your child in the cultivation of their first plants to start a love of gardening for life. Register HERE
There is no preschool on Monday, Oct. 9 due to Columbus Day.
We’ll be cancelling Stay and Play Dance for today, Monday Oct. 16. A credit will be applied to your household account for the cancelled class. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you for your understanding!
Let’s get together for a spook-tacular morning! Mickey & Minnie Mouse are so excited to show off their Halloween costumes and read a story with you. Feel free to wear your costume and join us for a fun morning of crafts, singing, dancing and laughing. $13R - $16NR Register by Oct. 14: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilgrayslakewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=13327052&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac
Let your creativity shine as we make some fun art and crafts for Halloween. Be sure to wear something you don't mind getting dirty. This is a drop off class. $15R/$19NR Register by Oct. 16: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilgrayslakewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=13337799&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac
This Sunday (November 5) is National Donut Day! We will celebrate by learning the history of the donut, applying a life coaching lesson to this theme, and enjoying samples of decadent donuts. There are many theories about how the donut was invented. We will investigate which one we believe. We will also learn when we […]
Children are guaranteed to have a great time as they learn a wide variety of fascinating tricks! Amaze family and friends with tricks that involve cards, ropes, coins, mind reading and more. While the tricks may appear difficult, youll discover that they are quick to learn and easy to perform. All materials are provided and […]
We will develop the soft skill of perseverance as we take the steps and patience needed to form stretchy slime. This time our concoction lab will include all the colors of Christmas, Grinch hearts and ornament as mix ins, along with winter scents that will make you feel like you are in the Grinch story! […]
Wear a comfy pair of PJ’s and bring a pillow and blanket and come to have fun with us at the Rec Center! We will play games, make a craft and finish the night watching a movie and eating popcorn. Pizza and juice will be served for dinner. This is a drop off class. $23R/$28NR […]
Read all about Elmo's Thanksgiving with Elmo himself! Make a craft, read a story, sing songs and have a great time with Elmo and friends! $13R/$16NR Register by Nov. 11: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilgrayslakewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=13327110&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac
Join us in holiday fun and let your creativity run wild during our Gingerbread House Workshop including holiday tunes, hot coco, and an assortment of snacks. Take home your masterpiece to show off during the most wonderful time of the year! Pizza and juice will be served for dinner. This is a drop off class. […]
It's a winter wonderland outside and Frosty is on the way! Come celebrate the joys of winter. Create your own Frosty the Snowman craft, read a story, and play Frosty-inspired games and activities. $13R/$16NR Register by Nov. 25: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilgrayslakewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=13327175&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac
With the anticipation of returning to school after the holidays, along with general life stressors, kids will relax and “defrost” as they learn up to 125 ways to manage worries. Much like when Frosty realized the sun was getting hot and he had to strategize, we will learn to hear our personal warnings “sirens” too. […]
Let your creativity shine as we make some fun art and crafts for Christmas. Be sure to wear something you don't mind getting dirty. This is a drop off class. $15R/$19NR Register by Nov.27: https://web2.myvscloud.com/wbwsc/ilgrayslakewt.wsc/iteminfo.html?module=AR&fmid=13337885&InterfaceParameter=WebTrac
Santa Claus loves to get letters from kids who have been good all year long! Drop off your letter to Santa in Santa's Mailbox at the Rec center during normal business hours Nov. 20 - Dec. 11. Remember to include your return address so Santa can write back! Letters must be received by Dec. 11th!
Enjoy a cold winter morning with us and Olaf! Warm up with a cup of hot chocolate and yummy treats. Make an Olaf craft, listen to some stories and play Olaf inspired games. Parents, don't forget to capture the moments with you camera! Register by Jan. 13th $13R/$16NR
This class is an avalanche of ICEE winter fun! Kids will create their own outrageous ICEE concoction and then slurp it up while learning the history and science of this beloved sweet treat. Did you know ICEES were invented by accident? There is so much cool history about the famous ICEE! Lastly, kids will participate […]
The Summer Camps Program Guide will be available to view starting on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
February 2nd, was National Bubble Gum Day and we are pairing this up with spring break coming soon! Let's make Beachy-Bubble Gum Slime! The last four years have had us all feeling a bit stressed and stretched. Kids have really had to use their stretchy thinking or "Bubble Gum" thinking to not get stuck. This […]
The Summer Camps Program Guide will be available on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. It will be available to view on Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Let’s get together to enjoy a Valentine’s Day book and craft, and play with some good friends from the Hundred Acre Wood. Who will be there? Here’s a hint: one friend is pink and the other is yellow and loves honey. We’ll decorate heart shaped cookies to bring home and enjoy with your family. Parents, […]
Test your skills at this Incredibles Training Camp. See who can “Dash” around the obstacle course the fastest. See who can lift the heaviest weight like Mr. Incredible. Practice your aim like Elasticgirl and lastly, practice the skill of invisibility by practicing being quiet during different games. All superheroes welcome. Dress as your favorite hero! […]
Don't miss out on a evening full of St. Patrick's Day fun! Come dressed in your best green and gold! We'll have pizza, make a craft and go on a hunt for gold! Learn a fun Irish jig to show your family and friends too! We'll end the evening making Green River floats. Grab a […]
Calling all lads and lassies! Don't miss out on a morning full of St. Patrick's Day Fun! Come dressed in your best green and gold! You'll be surprised at who else will be wearing his favorite St. Patty's Day shirt too! We will read stories, make a St. Patrick's Day craft, enjoy time with Elmo […]
Nobody wants summer ants at their picnic! We also don’t want A.N.T.S. (an acronym for automatic negative thought system) in our day-to-day life. When we are anxious or sad, negative thoughts tend to crawl into our mind. Let’s not end the summer feeling this way. This workshop will teach how to flip A.N.T.S. off summer […]