Science

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 3.5-5 years
Add extra learning into your child’s day while providing time to socialize and eat with friends. This hour of activity includes a 15 minute snack break (snack provided by park district) and 45 minutes of academic enrichment. All themes include practice time with pencils and scissors.
Parent Notes:
* Children do not have to be enrolled in the Bolingbrook Park District Preschool to participate in Snack and Learn.
* Children in the Bolingbrook Park District Preschool morning classes will be picked up from their classroom and escorted to the Snack and Learn classroom.
* Children enrolled in the Bolingbrook Park District Preschool afternoon classes will be escorted to their preschool classroom in time for afternoon class.
* There is no curbside pick-up or drop-off for this program.
* Tuesday and Wednesday classes are taught in both Spanish and English.

Drop your child off for an exciting adventure exploring the wonders of local woodlands. Guided by our instructors, children will explore forest trails, discover living things in their natural habitats, and learn how everything in nature is connected. Outdoor adventures encourage creativity, problem-solving, and confidence–all while having fun with friends.
Parent Notes:
* ePACT enrollment required.
* Class will be moved to the Annerino Community Center on inclement weather days.
* Dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes or boots suitable for outdoor play.

Does your child love Minecraft? Imagine if children learn Civil Engineering and City Planning while they are in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, and city zones containing housing, stores, libraries, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used in the classroom as the tool for hands-on learning. We inspire future Engineers using Minecraft. Students should be familiar with using a computer, mouse and Minecraft.

The LEGO Robotics Academy is a comprehensive program where children learn to design, build and program projects based on LEGO Education robotics. Using a creative educational approach that supports Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), this class uses teacher-led instruction followed by fun, engaging, and dynamic activities. Students are introduced to basic robotics and mechanical engineering concepts by building and coding a different project each week. Creative challenges are given to students as they progress through levels. The Robotics Academy is a repeatable program where children are placed based on skill and experience. Students move up a level each time they take the class. A basic knowledge of using a computer is recommended.

Ages 3-5 years
Drop your child off for an exciting adventure exploring the wonders of our local woodlands. Guided by our instructors, children will hike forest trails, discover living things in their natural habitats and learn how everything in nature is connected. These outdoor adventures build creativity, problem-solving skills and confidence-all while having fun with friends.
*ePACT enrollment is required
*Class will move to the Annerino Community Center on days with inclement weather
*Dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes or boots suitable for outdoor play
*Children should bring a labeled water bottle

Ages 6-15 years
This exciting new program brings together science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unleash their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary-just curiosity and imagination.

This hands-on Science club will explore so many topics in STEAM. From traveling to the inside of our Earth and working with Volcanic Rocks and Creating “Lava”, to exploring the darkest parts of the ocean and working with Bioluminescence and even making our way into outer space with some Rocket Blasts. This STEAM Club will cover so many different experiments with each day bringing in new topics and places to explore. Take home items will be at the end of each class date.

Discover the world of Artificial Intelligence through fun, hands-on projects using MIT’s Scratch. This beginner-friendly course blends creativity, coding, and real-world tech to spark curiosity and build future-ready skills. Kids will learn what AI is and how it works in everyday life, how computers make decisions and recognize patterns, how to train simple AI models using Scratch. Some experience in Scratch is helpful, but not necessary. Students should be familiar with using a computer.

Does your child love Minecraft? Imagine if children learn Civil Engineering and City Planning while they are in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, and city zones containing housing, stores, libraries, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used in the classroom as the tool for hands-on learning. We inspire future Engineers using Minecraft. Students should be familiar with using a computer, mouse and Minecraft.

Ages 5-12 years
Explore the wonder and beauty of the animal kingdom, and discover nature in a way that inspires empathy, curiosity and creativity. Learn about many different animals and how wildlife conservationists are working to protect species around the globe. Experiment with a variety of art techniques including ink diffusion, watercolor painting, and sculpting. Featured Animal Projects: Dancing Jellyfish, Coiled Sea Turtles, and Watercolor Sharks/Fish

Ages 3-5 years
Drop your child off for an exciting adventure exploring the wonders of our local woodlands. Guided by our instructors, children will hike forest trails, discover living things in their natural habitats and learn how everything in nature is connected. These outdoor adventures build creativity, problem-solving skills and confidence-all while having fun with friends.
*ePACT enrollment is required
*Class will move to the Annerino Community Center on days with inclement weather
*Dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes or boots suitable for outdoor play
*Children should bring a labeled water bottle

Does your child love Minecraft? Imagine if children learn Civil Engineering and City Planning while they are in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, and city zones containing housing, stores, libraries, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used in the classroom as the tool for hands-on learning. We inspire future Engineers using Minecraft. Students should be familiar with using a computer, mouse and Minecraft.

Let’s have fun trying out different super hero powers by using science. We will turn things invisible like the Invisible Girl, make things super stretchy like Mr. Fantastic, build different gadgets and prototypes like Iron Man, and so much more. Each day we meet we will cover a new super hero power and we will have take home experiments as well. So what are you waiting for… let’s try out those scientific powers.

Ages 6-15 years
This exciting new program brings together science, art and math in a hands-on, action-packed environment! Students will conduct experiments, play educational games, and unleash their creativity through building challenges and projects. No experience necessary-just curiosity and imagination.

Does your child love Minecraft? Imagine if children learn Civil Engineering and City Planning while they are in a Minecraft world. Students work as civil engineers and city planners to design and create a structured city that includes roads, bridges, and city zones containing housing, stores, libraries, schools and more. Minecraft Java Edition is used in the classroom as the tool for hands-on learning. We inspire future Engineers using Minecraft. Students should be familiar with using a computer, mouse and Minecraft.

Ages 2-5 years with adult
Come discover where the Friday fun is. Bring your child for playtime, smiles, and a special treat.