Park Open House and Movie Night Thursday, Aug. 10: Join the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department for the Park Open House and Movie Night featuring Moana on Thursday, Aug. 10 at Green's Filling Station Park (2736 Autumn Creek Blvd., Yorkville). From 6:30 to 8 p.m. families will enjoy games, bounce houses, activities, food by Homeplate Hotdogs and more. Then bring your chairs and blankets to watch a free movie in the park on a 30-foot inflatable screen. The movie will start at dusk. This is a free event; however, food must be purchased. This event is sponsored by Country Comfort Boarding and Grooming, Parkview Christian, and WSPY. For more information call the Recreation Office at 630-553-4357 or visit yorkville.il.us.
Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department Fall Catalog now available: The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department's Fall Catalog is now available online at yorkville.il.us. See all the programs, classes, leagues and special events including new adult fitness classes, the Ready Set Go Program, winter Basketball League registration, Halloween Egg Hunt, Chili Chase 5K and more. Resident registration will begin on Monday, Aug. 7 and nonresident registration begins Monday, Aug. 14. A hard copy of the catalog is scheduled to be delivered to households the week of Aug. 7. For more information on fall opportunities your family can enjoy, go to Yorkville.il.us or contact the Recreation Administration Office at 630-553-4357.
Ready, Set, Go (pre-preschool ages 2-3): The Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for the 2017-18 Ready, Set, Go program. This program is designed to introduce 2-3 year olds to the daily and weekly routine of preschool. Each week will include curriculum that is based on our Parker's Playtime Preschool program which focuses on children's overall developmental needs by providing a stimulating environment through hands-on experiences and play. Activities are adapted to meet the needs of this age group. Children do not need to be potty trained. Due to popular demand spaces fill up quickly. Call for availability. Classes run monthly and begin September 6-7 and run through mid May. For more information, class availability, or to register, call 630-553-4357.
Parker's Playtime Preschool 2017-18 afternoon spaces available: Are you looking to place your three or four year old into preschool this year? Afternoon sessions are available in the Yorkville Parks and Recreation Department's Parker's Playtime Preschool for both the three year old and four year old programs. The three year old program is held on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. with monthly tuition of $115 for residents and $125 for nonresidents. The four year old program is held on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30 to 2:45 p.m. with monthly tuition of $165 for residents and $180 for nonresidents. Parker's Playtime Preschool begins in September and runs through May. For more information or for registration materials, call Miss Rhian at 630-553-4357. Additional information can also be found online at yorkville.il.us/473/Preschool.