Activities & Programs: Philips
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What Do You Do for Fun with Your Toddler?
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on June 11, 2008
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I am a full-time high school teacher, on summer vacation with my 17 mo old. I LOVE IT, but sometimes I think I need to mix it up with some variety with the activities...
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- Baby pool for the backyard, bubbles, chalk and the park are all nice things to do with toddlers. Check your local library for story time and the park district for tot ...
- DuPage Children's Museum is a fun place for toddlers. With gas prices being ridiculous, Cosley Zoo and Philips park zoo are nice alternatives to Brookfield Zoo and can...
- Check out meetup.com to find a playgroup in your area. Maybe you can join for the summer since it sounds like you're off for the summer only. When we don't get toget...
Free Programs in Oswego Area
Asked by B.E. from Chicago
on June 11, 2008
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I would like to know of some free programs and fun inexpensive things to do with my 4 year old and 8 year old daughters this summer.
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- Check out Oswego Public Library. They offer various summer programs for kids. Philips Park Zoo in Aurora has a nice zoo and park that is free, but I think I heard of...
- Try Meetup.com. I live in Y'ville and am a member of a mom/child play group here and know that Oswego has at least one. This is what we do, exactly... look for fun i...
- The Oswego Library has some great programs!!! Also, you can take the kids to Phillip's Park Zoo..that is free. They even have movie nights at the zoo. You'd have to...
Inexpensive Things to Do with Toddler
Asked by S.F. from Chicago
on September 2, 2009
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I have a soon to be 3 year old that I am now home with. I do not have the money to sign him up for expensive park district or YMCA classes. Do you have any suggestio...
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- in wheaton there is a small free zoo called cosley.......join a mops group....or a playgroup....philips park & zoo in aurora is free & fun & they have a train thats fr...
- Maybe you could use this board to start a playgroup. While the weather is nice you could meet at parks, have picnic lunches, etc.
- There are alot of meet-up groups that you can join. I'd see if there is a stay at home mom's group in your area. I had joined one for awhile, it was great. We did wal...
Things to Do When You Have Two (Or More) Young Toddlers
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on August 10, 2008
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Hi Mamasourcers! I've recently read some of the posts about things to do in the area and the ideas are excellent -- we've tried a bunch of those places ourselves (DuP...
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- Here's some ideas. They aren't all outside, but they will get you out of the house: Story Time at the Library Play Area at Charlestown or Fox Valley Mall Bouncetow...
- Hello - I know how you feel! I have climbers, too! Last week I took my kids to the sprinkler park at the Westmont Park District. We do not live in Westmont, so it...
- Hi there, I feel the same way. I have a 33 month old daughter and a 13 month old son that is not walking yet so...... it's hard to go anywhere except get together wit...
Best Portable DVD Player for Kids?
Asked by M.G. from Seattle
on January 9, 2012
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Hello all, I am looking for the best portable DVD player that can stand up to kids ages 5 & 8. We are going to be traveling this summer and will have a rental car so w...
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- aw really? what about car games, coloring, reading, toys, singing? :) i'm kinda anti-dvd players in the car. we have had one on hand for 2 different trips (18 hour dri...
- M.: We didn't spend a ton of money on ours - we have Cody portable DVD players and they are fine. My kids are 9 & 11 and have had them since they were 5 & 7. I thin...
- I found a cheapy one on sale at Target. for $30 It served it's purpose. That one didn't last long. I, then, found another one on sale at Target for $39 & we still...
Free or Inexpensive Attractions?
Asked by B.A. from Chicago
on June 18, 2008
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Hi, all. I live in the far west burbs, and my church's singles ministry has a sort of big brother big sister program in the works for kids of single moms. Unfortunat...
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- Cantigny in West Chicago has beautiful gardens, a tour of McCormicks Mansion and a war museum. I think you only pay for parking http://www.cantigny.org/
- Hi B., check out what we do for Mothers & More (the dupage county chapter) our programming folks are always coming up with great ideas. They post our calendar on-line ...
- Lord's Park in Elgin is cool. There are many areas with playsets and also a museum (check on the hours and days before going) and an area with deer and elk. Also Willo...
Preschool: Spanish Schoolhouse in Frisco, and Any Other GREAT MDO Programs
Asked by J.G. from Dallas
on June 3, 2009
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Hi Everyone,
Thank you for your patience. I know everyone here gets these types of questions all the time but your help is SO MUCH APPRECIATED.
I live in Frisco...
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- I highly recommend Teddy Bear Junction in Plano. I drive from Allen to take both my sons there. You can see all their great reviews on this website. Best of luck! E.
- I know this may be a little pricey but check into Carpe Diem Frisco. They offer part time care. The school was started by a mom who did not like her options for chil...
- Hi J G, Bless your heart! I was in the same boat a few years ago with my first son (who needed 6 months of therapy after a not-so-positive Montessori experience). ...
Looking for Preschool in Round Rock
Asked by N.C. from Austin
on June 7, 2008
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We are relocating to the Round Rock area and I need a preschol for my 3 1/2 year old. He had a wonderful preschool this year that was 2 days a week and only in the af...
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- We have loved Harmony Hill Preschool on Doublecreek. It has 2, 3, and 5 day a week programs 9-1.
- My son went to St. Philips' preschool at St. Philips UMC on Great Oaks in the Brushy Creek area. We liked it very much and eventually joined the church. We were pret...
- I love St. Richards Episcopal Preschool. I have taken my 2 daughters there and will take my son, when he's of age. Great teachers and a great curriculum. It may be ...
Sprinkler/Splash Parks in West Burbs?
Asked by T.D. from Chicago
on July 4, 2010
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I was at the Bolingbrook Promenade today with my two year old. He loved the small sprinkler park there. Does anyone know of anything else like this? I am looking for a...
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- There's an awesome, new splash park in St. Charles. My 2 year-old loved it. They have a sand area as well they can play in and you can bring in your own food and drinks.
- There is a nice free one in Geneva (Near East Side Drive?) It has a playground too. Also there is another one in Campton Hills a little west of St.Charles (I think t...
- I know these have been mentioned, but I wanted to add some details. The splash park on Hobson Rd. and Woodridge Drive is close to there and free, but has zero shade a...
Just Moved with 4 Kids to the Aurora, IL Area!
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on July 6, 2010
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My kids, ages 9,8, twin 7's just moved with my husband and I to Aurora, IL from Michigan and we have had enough "family time" and would like to meet other people. Whe...
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- Welcome to the area! Here are some places to look into for fun: Morton Arboretum in Lisle DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville Naperville Riverwalk Naper Sett...
- Go to Phillips park zoo in Aurora. Its a small free zoo with those tall sprinklers for the kids to have fun and cool off, you will like it. Bring a picnic lunch, have ...
- Check out www.napervillemomsclub.com.
