General

Preschool Extended Day
Ages 3 1/2 – 5 years
Does your child need more preschool time? Extended your child’s day with these programs. Children who fit the age range can participate in multiple programs on the same day. Breakfast Buddies, Lunch Bunch and Lunch Bunch Plus are exclusively for children enrolled in the Bolingbrook Park District Preschool Program and sessions follow the Preschool 2025-2026 School Calendar.
Parent Notes:
* Children should bring food or snack items and water bottle in an insulated lunch box or bag. Label your child’s food containers and include any utensils or napkins that your child may need. Please send foods that your child can open independently.
* Please do not send food that contains nuts of any kind.
* Carbonated drinks or fast food meals are not appropriate for this program.
* There is no curbside pick-up or drop-off for these programs.
* Children enrolled in Breakfast Buddies should be brought into the building and dropped off to the Breakfast Buddies teacher between 8:15 am and 8:45 am.
* Only children enrolled in morning Preschool can participate in Breakfast Buddies.
* Children enrolled in Lunch Bunch or Lunch Bunch Plus will be escorted from their morning preschool classroom to the Lunch Bunch room. Children should be picked up from this room at the end of the program by an approved pick-up person.
* Children enrolled in afternoon preschool will be escorted to their classroom by the Lunch Bunch teacher.
* Children must be registered for each session separately. This is not a drop-in program.
* Children enrolled in Lunch Bunch Plus will eat lunch with friends and then have extra learning time with activities in various subjects.

Ages 6-15 years
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess. Research shows a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess helps enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class includes a fun, interactive lesson followed by guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome.

Ages 3 1/2-5 years
Extend your child’s camp day with Lunch Bunch! Children can bring lunch to camp and stay afterward to eat and play with friends in a supervised setting. This is a great opportunity for kids to connect with friends while enjoying lunch and playtime together.
Please note: There is no curbside pick-up for this program. Parents must come into the BRAC facility to pick up their child after Lunch Bunch has ended.

PARENT NOTES:
Children should bring lunch and a drink in an insulated lunch box or bag.
Label your child’s lunch and include any utensils or napkins that your child may need.
Please do not send food that contain nuts of any kind.
Please send foods that your child can open independently.
Carbonated drinks or fast-food lunches are not appropriate for this program.

Ages 4-6 years
Summer is the perfect time for cool, refreshing foods. With the guidance of the instructor, your little chef will read a recipe, measure ingredients, and create a tasty, cool snack to enjoy in class. You will be required to list any food allergies at the time of registration.

Ages 3 1/2-5 years
Extend your child’s camp day with Lunch Bunch! Children can bring lunch to camp and stay afterward to eat and play with friends in a supervised setting. This is a great opportunity for kids to connect with friends while enjoying lunch and playtime together.
Please note: There is no curbside pick-up for this program. Parents must come into the BRAC facility to pick up their child after Lunch Bunch has ended.

PARENT NOTES:
Children should bring lunch and a drink in an insulated lunch box or bag.
Label your child’s lunch and include any utensils or napkins that your child may need.
Please do not send food that contain nuts of any kind.
Please send foods that your child can open independently.
Carbonated drinks or fast-food lunches are not appropriate for this program.

Ages 6-15 years
Develop your child’s intellect through the royal game of chess. Research shows a strong link between chess and academic performance in a variety of areas, including mathematics and language arts. Chess helps enhance children’s motivation, concentration, focus, social skills, and creativity. Each class includes a fun, interactive lesson followed by guided practice time. Both beginner and experienced players are welcome.