2019 Preschool Enrichment Programs

2019 Olathe Parks & Rec Preschool Enrichment

Program Overview Amazing Alphabet • $10 Book Cooks • $10 Creative Colors • $10 Little Reactors • $10 Outdoor Explorers • $10 Holiday Hoopla • $10 Preschool Bonanza • $25 Fun In the Sun • $65/55

Preschool enrichment programs are designed for children ages 3-5 and must be potty trained, unless otherwise noted. All programs meet at Olathe Community Center unless otherwise noted. If you see the class session is full, please put yourself on a wait list. Once there are enough on the wait list another class session will be opened up.

Amazing Alphabet • 10-11 AM

The Alphabet has never been more fun! We will immerse ourselves in a different letter by reading a story and participating in activities such as art, singing, movement and dramatic play.

2019 Dates: 1/24, 2/21, 3/28, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20, 7/18, 8/22, 9/19, 10/17, 12/19

Book Cooks • 10-11 AM

Join us as we stir up eager readers and eager cooks! Prepare a recipe related to the book we read.

2019 Dates: 1/8, *1/10, 2/12, *2/14, 3/5, *3/7, 4/2, 4/4, 5/7, 5/9, 8/6, 8/8, 9/3, 9/5, 10/1, 10/3, 11/5, 11/7, 12/3, 12/5 *Program also offered from 1:30-2:30 PM

Creative Colors • 10-11 AM

Tap into our creative side and learn about artists and their various styles. Read a different story showcasing a specific artistic style, learn about an artist and then become an artist.

2019 Dates: 1/22, 2/19, 3/26, 4/16, 5/21, 6/18, 7/16, 8/20, 9/17, 10/15, 11/19, 12/17

Little Reactors • 10-11 AM

Let’s get our hands dirty and become scientists! Along with a story, preschoolers conduct fun and sometimes messy science experiments. Science may involve engineering, life science, astronomy, chemistry and more!

2019 Dates: 1/15, 1/17, 3/19, 3/21, 4/9, 4/21, 4/9, 4/11, 5/14, 5/16, 6/11, 6/13, 7/9, 7/11, 8/13, 8/15, 9/10, 9/12, 10/8, 10/10, 11/12, 11/14, 12/10, 12/12

Outdoor Explorers • 10-11 AM

Our classroom is outside! Learn and investigate the world using science, literature, movement, music and math. Please dress for the weather.

2019 Dates: 1/31, 2/28, 4/25, 5/30, 6/27, 7/25, 8/29, 9/26, 10/24, 11/28

Holiday Hoopla • 10-11 AM

Create a variety of projects relating to the holidays and socialize with parents and other preschoolers. Parent involvement is required. Ages 2-5.

2019 Dates: 1/29, 4/23, 6/25, 9/24, 11/26

Preschool Bonanza • 9 AM-NOON

Parents enjoy a morning out while your child gets a taste of preschool! Preschoolers will enjoy a variety of activities from arts, outdoor play, reading as well as swimming in the zero depth entry at the Olathe Community Center.

2019 Dates: 1/11, 2/15, 3/8, 4/5, 5/10, 8/16, 9/6, 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15, 12/6, 12/20

Fun In the Sun • 9 AM-NOON

Enjoy a variety of activities from arts, crafts, outdoor play, reading, weekly Mahaffie field trips, and swimming at the Olathe Community Center. This is an outdoor based program that meets at Stagecoach Park Shelter (shelter next to the Olathe Community Center).

2019 Dates: 3/11-15 (Preview Week), 6/3-7, 6/10-14, 6/17-21, 6/24-28, 7/8-12, 7/15-19, 7/22-26, 7/29-8/2

Elizabeth Dermody Rec Program Specialist EADermody@OlatheKS.org 913-971-8929