Fall 2025 CLass Catalog

FALL2025 CLASSCATALOG

GENEROC.I.T.Y. TOY SHOP

1423 E. Palatine Rd. in Arlington Heights, 60004

PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE MID-OCTOBER THROUGH MID-DECEMBER

MOST HAVE A MAXIMUM OF 10 PARTICIPANTS--REGISTER EARLY!

FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

Look for the light green background when searching for programs offered at no cost to the community. Find options specific for parent groups, families, children, & siblings, and sign up to reserve your spot.

THERAPEUTIC ENRICHMENT CLASSES

These teacher/therapist-led classes provide the perfect place for all children to practice skills in a natural, social, accommodating, & affordable environment. These classes are not billable to insurance or meant to replace individual therapy.

SESSION: $20/CLASS

SINGLE CLASS: $25

THERAPYENRICHMENTCLASSES:

Adult participation varies based on the class, but all parents must plan to remain on-site during these classes. The descriptions below provide suggested ages for each class. You know your child best, and if you feel that he/she can participate outside of that age range, please contact us. Email: hello@cityofsupport.org

TUES 4:00-4:45pm TUES 5:00-5:45pm

Teacher: Claudia, Occupational Therapist Ages: 7-10 years

Teacher: Claudia, Occupational Therapist Ages: 11-14 years

Come join Claudia a board certified, licensed occupational therapist and owner of Unbounded Potential as we use lego-style bricks and work together for epic builds and awesome social adventures. This club promotes friendships, social communication, confidence, and most importantly, FUN! Adult participation is optional

SAT 11:00-11:45am

Teacher: Beth, Speech/Feeding Therapist

Ages: 3-7 years

THURS 4:00-4:45pm

Teacher: Beth, Speech/Feeding Therapist Ages: 5-12 years

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Want to expose your child to food experiences in a low-pressure, highly-social environment? This is the class where it's all about exploration and increasing our comfort with less-familiar foods, often leading to progress in expanding our food repertoires. Adult participation is optional. REGISTER HERE

THERAPYENRICHMENTCLASSES:

THURS 6:00-6:45pm

Teacher: Tara, Yoga Instructor

Ages: 4-8 years

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Teacher: Tara, Yoga Instructor

Ages: 9-13 years

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A dynamic yoga class for kids featuring age-appropriate yoga poses and meditation and mindfulness exercises. Students build strength, flexibility, focus, and self-awareness, while learning how yoga and mindfulness can help them manage stress, stay grounded, and feel confident in their bodies and minds Adult participation is optional

TUES 6:00-6:45pm SAT 2:00-2:45pm SAT 1:00-1:45pm

Teacher: Wes, Drama Teacher

Ages: 7-10 years old

Teacher: Wes, Drama Teacher

Ages: 10-17 years old

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A great class for students with an active imagination, budding stars, and kids that like to move! This class focuses on exploration and creative play, developing public speaking, performance, creative problem solving, and collaboration skills. Adult participation is optional.

Students will engage with introductory improvisation techniques and games to build performance & quick thinking skills. Working as a troupe, participants will play a variety of improv games, hone their craft, and be able to put on their own group improv show. Adult participation is optional.

THERAPYENRICHMENTCLASSES:

WED 9:15-10:00am

Teacher: Maelah, Speech Therapist & Michelle, Occupational Therapist

Ages: 3-5 years

A playful, process-based art class that blends creativity with purposeful movement, supporting communication, sensory exploration, & fine motor development through fun, hands-on art activities. It's the perfect space for little ones to express themselves, build foundational skills, and create beautiful messes Adult participation is required.

THURS 2:00-2:45pm

Teacher: Chris, Physical Therapist

Ages: 0-1 years

This interactive class is designed for parents & caregivers looking to transform tummy time from a chore into a delightful bonding experience. Through songs, gentle exercises, and creative use of toys & props, you'll learn how to keep your baby happy and engaged while they build essential developmental skills. Adult participation is required. REGISTER HERE

10:00-10:45am

Teacher: Payton, Music Therapist

Ages: 1-5 years

Join us for singing, dancing, and instrument playing! Prospect Music Therapy's Licensed, Board Certified Music Therapist will lead the group in musical experiences that support communication and social development Adult participation is required.

9:15-10:00am

Teacher:Beth,Speech/FeedingTherapist Ages:1-6years

This unique class creates differentiated learning experiences for young children (birth-6 years) to practice using motor-speech principles of learning to target functional vocabulary & expressive language growth in a social setting. Adult participation is required.

FREEPROGRAMSFORKIDS:

Adult participation varies based on the class, but all parents must plan to remain on-site during these classes. The descriptions below provide suggested ages for each class. You know your child best, and if you feel that he/she can participate outside of that age range, please contact us. Email: hello@cityofsupport.org

REGISTER HERE

Join us each week as we welcome guests from the Arlington Heights Memorial Library and other local libraries to share their favorite stories, guided rhymes, music, and movement activities. Adult participation is required.

WED 10:00-10:45am THURS 5:00-5:45pm FRI 12:00-12:45pm SAT 12:00-12:45pm

Celebrate Friday with us! Join us each week where kids & parents can connect and hang out over lunch. We'll provide the tables/chairs in our program space--you provide the food and conversation! Adult participation is required.

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Come relax and spend time with our certified therapy dogs from Homegrown Therapy Dogs. Families are welcome to stop in, pet, and enjoy their calming company. Optional dog-themed activities will also be available for added fun!

Ages: 6-16 years

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Hey Siblings! Join us each week where kids can informally hang out over lunch. We'll provide the tables/chairs in our program space--you provide the food and conversation! This is not a supervised program. Adult participation is optional

PARENTSCONNECT:

This is the perfect opportunity to meet parents in the neighborhood who have children the same ages as you. Connect with other adults while your children gain some early social/play skills within our playroom in this low-stress environment. Everyone is welcome!

Although you can sign up for just one date at a time, you are encouraged to sign up for the entire session in order to build relationships with consistent attendance each week Prioritize this time for YOU!

Please note that no childcare will be available during this time. Your child(ren) must remain with you at all times

WED 11:00-11:45am

Ages: 0-1 years

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WED 12:00-12:45pm

Ages: 1-3 years

PARENTSOF CHILDRENIN THERAPY:

We understand how challenging it can be to find time for yourselves AND an appropriate caregiver for your child.

Use this weekly gathering as a time to connect in-person with other caregivers/parents in the community who have children in therapy. This super-casual time together will provide opportunities for socializing, learning, and creating helpful resources Everyone is welcome!

PLUS, if needed, volunteers will be available to supervise your child(ren) in our playroom at no cost additional cost to you, so you can enjoy some much needed respite.

WED 1:00-1:45pm

Ages: 3-5 years

THURS 7:00-7:45pm REGISTER HERE SAT 10:00-10:45am TWO DIFFERENT GROUPS:

Like our other parent programs, although you can sign up for just one date at a time, you are encouraged to sign up for the entire session in order to build relationships with consistent attendance each week. Prioritize this time for YOU! REGISTER HERE