Summer School: Philips
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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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Looking for Private Swim Lessons
Asked by P.C. from Dallas
on May 6, 2007
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I have an almost 3 years old girl that loves water and this year we would like to put her in swim lessons (maybe a small group of 2-3 kids max). She goes to school twi...
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- I would recommend Haley cell ###-###-####, she is getting married this weekend and will be on her honeymoon the following weekend. She used to work for my chiropracto...
- I recommend Emler Swim School in Plano. They are amazing. My son is 4 and was very very scared of the water at the beginning of this semester and this past week - he...
- I have heard great things about this guy. I have not personally used him, but I know he has his own pool and does lessons there. I hear he is great w/the kids and th...
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). ...
Play Places in and Around Bolingbrook, Plainfield or Shorewood, ILLINOIS
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on February 19, 2011
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I know there is a Jump Zone in Bolingbrook, but I saw a picture of what it looks like, and with a 2 year old and 5 year old, I think I would have a heart attack trying...
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- Gym quest in Plainfield. They have open gym during the week with lots of fun stuff to do. Monkey business in Wheaton. Plainfield library has a lot of free classes t...
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- Check out The Dupage Children's Musuem: www.dupagechildrensmuseum.org We had a membership for years there when my twins were younger. It has two floors and your kid...
