About the Program

Kindergarten Enrichment extends the learning day for children attending half-day Kindergarten. Our goal is to provide a unique program which sparks curiosity and imagination in an encouraging environment. It’s also a perfect stepping stone to all day Kindergarten. The enrichment class builds upon the curriculum taught in your child’s regular morning or afternoon Kindergarten class by weaving academic concepts with project-based learning. This allows them to grow, academically and socially, in the areas of motor skills, language arts, music, and creative arts. Classes offer a balance of both structured and unstructured activities. Activity areas to choose from include:

Kindergarten Enrichment takes place at Main Street Recreation Center, 501 Hill Avenue. Both morning and afternoon sessions are available. Adults can choose to enroll their child in either Tuesday/Thursday or Monday/Wednesday classes. We follow School District 41’s attendance schedule.

Lunches

Supervised lunchtime is available for participants. Please send a sack lunch if you plan to have your child eat lunch at Kindergarten Enrichment. Morning students can stay after class from 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a lunch period. Afternoon students can come at 12 p.m. to eat lunch before class begins at 12:30 p.m.

Busing

Busing to/from Main Street Recreation Center is not available. 

2023-2024 Classes and Fees

Must be born by September 1, 2018, and enrolled in half-day Kindergarten.

Registration: Registration may be completed online or in person at either Main Street Recreation Center or Spring Avenue Recreation Center. Priority registration for returning/current families will take place in January. Registration for new families will open February 6.

Adults must submit a copy of their child’s birth certificate when registering in person. If registering online, birth certificates can be submitted to the office or by email to jrobinson@gepark.org. If a copy of your child’s birth certificate is not received by March 31, your spot in the selected class may be forfeited.

Payments: Kindergarten Enrichment uses automatic billing/payments. A separate $75 nonrefundable deposit will be required upon registration. At registration, you may choose a payment plan option (six equal installments charged to your credit card or e-check) or opt to pay for the entire year.

Questions?

Please contact Jeannie Robinson at jrobinson@gepark.org with any questions or concerns.