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Before School Club

Before School Club (BSC)

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Our before-school staff not only provides a safe and fun environment but also participates in games and crafts with your child before they start the school day. With a flexible schedule (you choose the number of days your child attends) and a reasonable fee, you cannot go wrong.

 

Location: Ahlstrand Fieldhouse

Program # | Day(s) per week | Monthly Fee | 2nd Child Fee     

702201-02 | 2 days | $64 | $60

702201-03 | 3 days | $96 | $90

702201-04 | 4 days | $128 | $120

702201-05 | 5 days | $158 | $150

Schools Services: AnneFox, Hanover Highlands, Horizon, Laurel Hill, Parkwood, and Ontarioville for Kinder through 6th grade. Transportation is provided from the facility to the school by our shuttle bus or transit van. Information may change due to COVID-19 guidance.

Location: Greenbrook Elementary

Program # | Day(s) per week | Monthly Fee | 2nd Child Fee

702203-01 | 1 day | $48 | $40

702203-02 | 2 days | $64 | $60

702203-03 | 3 days | $96 | $90

702203-04 | 4 days | $128 | $120

702203-05 | 5 days | $158 | $150

School Services: Greenbrook

Please call (630)837-2468 to register today!

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After School Club (ASC):

Keep your kids active and busy after school! Our after-school staff not only provides a safe and fun environment but also participates in sports, games, and crafts with your child. They will receive homework help, and have a snack too! With a flexible schedule (you pick the number of days your child attends) and a reasonable fee, you cannot go wrong! We now offer our program at three locations.

 

Location: Ahlstrand Fieldhouse

Day | Program # | Grades | Time | Monthly | 2nd Child Fee 

2 Day | 702200-02 | K-6 | 6:15p| $104 I $98

3 Day | 702200-03 | K-6 | 6:15p | $156 I $148

4 Day | 702200-04 | K-6 | 6:15p | $208 I $197

5 Day | 702200-05 | K-6 | 6:15p | $241 I $228

Schools Serviced: Horizon, Hanover Highlands, Laurel Hill, Parkwood, and Ontarioville for kindergarten through 6th grade. Transportation from school to the facility will be provided by our transit van. Information may change due to COVID-19 guidance.  

 

Location: Longmeadow Activity Center

ASC | Program # | Grades | Time | Monthly 

2 Day | 702204-02 | K-6 | 6:15p | $97 I $92

3 Day | 702204-03 | K-6 | 6:15p | $145 I $137

4 Day | 702204-04 | K-6 | 6:15p | $193 I $183

5 Day | 702204-05 | K-6 | 6:15p | $235 I $223

 

Schools Serviced: Anne Fox for kindergarten through 6th grade. Transportation from school to the facility will be provided by our transit van. Information may change due to COVID-19 guidance.

 

Location: Greenbrook Elementary School

ASC Program # Grades | Time | Monthly | 2nd Child Fee 

1 Day | 702202-01 | K-6 | 6:15p | $48 I $45

2 Day | 702202-02 | K-6 | M-F | 6:15p | $96 I $91

3 Day | 702202-03 | K-6 | M-F | 6:15p | $144 I $137

4 Day | 702202-04 | K-6 | M-F | 6:15p | $192 I $182

5 Day | 702202-05 | K-6 | M-F | 6:15p | $235 I $222

 

Schools Serviced: Greenbrook

How to Register:

Registration must be completed at the Park District office or by phone-in. A parent handbook will be given out prior to the program start date. Included in the handbook is an Emergency Release Form. This form must be completed and turned in on the first day of BASC.

 

Days Off Club:

School’s out, so join us for a day of fun! Children will participate in a variety of games and activities to keep themselves engaged. Please pack your child a lunch and water bottle. An afternoon snack is provided. On days that all Hanover Park schools are off, we will be going on a field trip. This program is open to all children in grades K-8; enrollment in Before and After School Club is not required. Camp sunrise is available from 6:15 am - 8 am see the information listed below.

 

Camp Sunrise from 6:15am - 8am $7 daily

 

Location: Ahlstrand Fieldhouse

Fee: $50 per day, current BASC families receive a $15 discount

 

Dates | District | Program # | Grade | Days | Time

09/05 | All | 202200-01 | K-6 | Mon | 8a-6p

10/10 | All | 202200-02 | K-6 | Mon | 8a-6p

10/21 | U-46 | 202200-03 | K-6 | Fri | 8a-6p

11/07 | 54 | 202200-04 | K-6 | Mon | 8a-6p

11/08 | All | 202200-05 | K-6 | Tue | 8a-6p

11/21 | 20,54 | 202200-06|  K-6 | Mon | 8a-6p

11/22 | 20,54 | 202200-07 | K-6 | Tue | 8a-6p

11/23 | All | 202200-08 | K-6 | Wed | 8a-6p

Days Off Club

Don’t have a set schedule or need childcare when something comes up? Then this is your solution. The Daily Pass allows you to purchase days and use them throughout the school year. Please note that some days may become unavailable based on program capacity. No refunds on unused passes.

 

Before school After School Days

Daily Pass: $9 Daily Pass: $14 M-F


Passes are available for all serviced schools. Please email s.castaneda@hpparks.org to inquire about pass availability.

How to Pay:

Tuition is based on the total number of days school is actually in session per year. Fees are divided into 9 equal payments for the school year and will not be lower for those months that have fewer attendance days due to holidays (i.e. winter and spring break)

A $15 non-resident fee will be charged at the time of registration when applicable.

Call to register: 630.837.2468

Preschool

Preschool Mission Statement:

The Hanover Park Park District aims to provide a safe and nurturing environment in order to encourage the progression of socialization skills, motor skills, and emotional development of all our students while also encouraging independence, listening skills, and self-expression. Our students prepare for Kindergarten through the learning of numbers, letters, writing, reading, colors, and shapes.

 

Enrollment Information

1. Review class information.  Decide upon a class that will best fit schedules and the child’s age.  There is limited enrollment in these programs.

  • Little Learners is for children who are 3 years old as of August 30, 2022.

  • Pre-Kindergarten is for children who are 4 years old as of August 30, 2022.

 

2.  Register in person at the Community Center at 630.837.2468

  • First month’s tuition.

  • Child’s birth certificate.

  • Non-residents will be charged an additional $15 at the time of registration when applicable.

 

3. Upon completing the registration you will receive:

  • Parent manual

  • Information sheet concerning billing

  • Emergency information form to be completed by the parent and given to the child's teacher on the first day of school

 

4. All children must be toilet independent

  • Pull-ups are not acceptable for Little Learners and Pre-Kindergarten. Please refer to the Totally 2’s & 3’s regarding pull-ups.

Important Class Dates

T/Th classes begin Tuesday, September 6, 2022

M/W/F classes begin Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Preschool Open House: August 29th (M/W/F class) and August 30th (T/Th class) from 6:30p to 7:30p

 

There will be no class for Preschool programs on the following dates:

Monday, November 21, 2022 - Friday, November 25, 2022

Monday, December 19, 2022 - Monday, January 2, 2023

Monday, January 16, 2023

Monday, February 20, 2023

Preschool classes will follow the U-46 Winter and Spring Break schedules.

Preschool Open House

Our open house is an excellent opportunity to meet our teachers and see your classroom!  Both parents and children are welcome to attend.  Preschool staff can answer any questions you have regarding our preschool program. 

 

August 29th (M/W/F class) and August 30th (T/Th class)

                                     

Locations:

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse

6800 Catalpa

Hanover Park, IL 60133

(630) 837-2008

Totally 2s & 3s:

This program is designed to provide your child with their first introduction to the preschool setting. Our qualified, caring, and nurturing staff will help ease each child’s separation from their parents. This class aims to emphasize socialization and learning through the use of play. Your toddler will experience music, storytime, arts and crafts and so many other fun activities. This program is an excellent stepping stone into our Little Learners program.

 

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse 6800 Catalpa St.

As of August 30, 2022

 

Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly 

701000-01 | 2-3 | Tu/ Th | 9a-10:30a | $78 

 

Totally 2s & 3s Information:

Parents may stay on the first day of class to help ease their child into separation. This is not a parent/tot program and parents will be asked to stop attending after the first class.

 

Pull-ups are acceptable, but our teachers are not able to change any child. Children should be in the process of learning how to be toilet independent while attending this program. Parents must be available to return to the program to change their child’s pull-up or in case of a bathroom accident.

 

Pre-kindergarten

Make the smart choice to get your little one ready for kindergarten! Our curriculum is based on the Illinois Early Learning Standards. Students will learn about colors, size, shapes, numbers, reading readiness as well as how to follow directions and time. All while developing social-emotional and listening skills. Teachers will explore the alphabet, addresses, phone numbers, and how to write their names. Classes are designed to prepare children who enter kindergarten in the fall of 2023. A graduation celebration will be held at the end of the school year. Parents are encouraged to help 1-2 times a month in the preschool programs. Information may change due to CDC guidelines. Graduation for all Pre-K classes will take place Wednesday, May 24, 2023. 

 

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6800 Catalpa St. 

As of August 30, 2022

 

Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly I Yearly

701020-01 | 4 | M/W/F | 9a-11:30a | $172 I $1,393.20

701020-02 | 4 | T/Th | 9a-11:30a | $115 I $931.50

Little Learners:

Socialization and learning through play will fill your child’s day. Students are exposed to creative art expression, rhythm activities, singing, stories, name recognition, fine motor skills, and activities related to everyday math, science, and language discovery. This class is a great opportunity for your child to get ready for Pre-Kindergarten.

 

Ahlstrand Fieldhouse, 6800 Catalpa St.

As of August 30, 2022

 

Program # | Ages | Days | Time | Monthly I Yearly

701010-01 3 M/W/F 9-11:00 am $135 I $1093.50

Special Events
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Trunk or Treat | October 21, 2022

Get dressed in your favorite costumes and come to the Community Center for some trick-or-treating! Local organizations, businesses, and families will decorate their cars with spooky decorations for Halloween and provide candy and fun for all ages. To add to the excitement, there will be a chance to enter a Halloween costume contest where you can win a mystery prize basket! Joe’s Dough food truck and Kona Ice food truck will also be available to purchase some yummy treats.

 

Be a part of Trunk or Treat!

Are you interested in decorating and displaying your trunk for this event? Sponsor the event and show off how spooky your trunk will be for all the public to see!

 

Location: Community Center Parking Lot 

Date: October 21, 2022

Ages: All Ages

Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm 

Fee:  FREE

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Music

Beginning Guitar Lessons

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Ages 8-12 | Wed | $180/$195

Let the guitar awaken the world of music for your child!  Get his journey started in our exciting and popular guitar program. Bring your guitar and learn from a performing professional guitar instructor!  Fun songs to learn and a great atmosphere!  Classes are being offered in conjunction with A & A Music Academy.  Each class is designed to teach basic music reading skills, chords, strumming techniques, and much more, with fun songs you’ll love! Class size is limited to 4 students, but if the class is full, please sign up on the waiting list.  We will make additional classes, and try our best to get everyone that signs up into a class.

A & A Music Academy, 1975 Devon Ave., Hanover Park, IL

 A book fee of $10.00 payable to A & A Music is due on the first day of class

Program# | Dates | Time

202524-01 | 9/14-11/16 | 6-6:45p

Beginning Piano Lessons

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Ages 6-9 | Mon | $180/$195

Back to school means back to music!  Playing an instrument opens your child’s brain to a new world of adventure. The skill of reading music and playing at a steady pace is very close to what they experience in sports.  Music helps every child emerge into a confident, self-assured person. Your child will be reading music in time to play all your holiday favorites!  Learn to play the piano from a professional degreed instructor!  Basic music skills such as keyboard facility, music reading, and counting will be taught using colorful fun songs.  Your child will enjoy making music from the very first class!  Classes are being offered in conjunction with A & A Music Academy.  Class size is limited to 4 students. If the class is full please sign up on the waiting list.  We will make additional classes, and try our best to get everyone that signs up into a class.   Fill your home with music!

 

 A & A Music Academy, 1975 Devon Ave., Hanover Park, IL

A book fee of $10.00 payable to A & A Music is due the first day of class.

10 Weeks

Program # | Age | Date | Time

202522-01 | 6-9 | 9/12-11/21 | 6-6:45p

No Lessons on Halloween 10/31

drums

Drum Lessons

Ages 8-14 | Thr | $180/$195

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Fall into music with our new drum lesson program. Drumming will teach discipline, perseverance, fine motor coordination, and self-confidence.  That’s much more than music!  You’ll learn to play from a professional performing drummer!  Bring 5A sticks or buy them on the first day of class.  Classes teach basic rudiments, percussion style notation, drum set basics, various musical styles, and much more. You’ll be playing in no time, and ready to start up that garage band with your friends!  The class size is limited to 4 students, but if the class is full, please sign up on the waiting list.  We will make additional classes and try our best to get everyone that signs up into a class.

 

A material fee of up to $20.00 payable to A & A Music is due on the first day of class for books and sticks.

 

Location:  A & A Music Academy,

1975 Devon Ave., Hanover Park, IL

Program # | Dates | Times

202523-01 | 9/13-11/15 | 6-6:45p

Private Drum Lessons

Ages 8+ | Thr | $120/$135

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For children and adults, beginners and experienced drummers! During private half-hour lessons on a professional drum set, you'll learn Jazz, Rock, Blues, Funk, and Latin Funk drum techniques. Instructor Verne Duddles creates a comfortable, safe, and inspiring atmosphere to maximize each student's progress. Safety guidelines will be followed throughout the lesson, such as wearing masks, maintaining a 6-ft distance, and sanitizing equipment through