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Preschool Programs & Hours
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Times
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Tues & Thurs
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9:30-10:30
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Tuesday and Thursday
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11:00-12:30
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Monday, Wed, Friday
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9:15-10:45 or 11:00-12:30
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Mon - Fri |
9:00-11:30
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Mon - Fri
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11:30-3:30
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* Extended Day classes are offered to supplement our 3-year old classes from 11:30-1:00 and our 4-year old classes from 10:30-11:30.
Welcome Back Families of Toddlers!
Playtime Partners
This interactive class is for parent/caregiver and toddlers. The teacher designs a classroom rich with fine/gross motor activities, music, art, and sensory experiences. Each week, children have an opportunity to explore the classroom and discover the fun of interacting in a social environment. Parents have time to interact with one another while participating in engaging activities with their child.
Who: Toddlers (not yet 24 months by 9/1/12)
Min/Max: 4/12
Announcing Kindergarten Wrap Around!
GJK is pleased to offer Kindergarten Wrap Around for the 2012-13 school year. Children enrolled in half day Kindergarten (morning or afternoon) can join us for the second half of their day. We will incorporate the State of Illinois Kindergarten Learning Standards and the National Association for the Education of Young Children Kindergarten guidelines to enrich your child’s learning experience. Children may enroll on a part time or full time basis. This program is open to anyone enrolled in a half day Kindergarten program. For more information, feel free to contact GJK at 847-835-4455.
Traditional Two’s
This class is designed to help the child new to the school setting. The school year begins with the parent and child together in class, with a transition to a child-only class. Children are introduced to the routines associated with school such as group time, free play, art, and sensory activities. Teachers work with the parent to determine an individual transition process that is appropriate for the child. Children in the Traditional 2’s class spend the day learning through play!
Who: 2-year-olds (by Sept 1)
Min/Max: 9/12 per section
By Myself Two’s
Designed for the child who is ready for independent play time with peers, this class incorporates activities that foster development in children and encourage learning through play. Children participate in art activities, sensory experiences, gym time, music, and other activities. This class is staffed to assist children in the beginning of the school year with separation from their parents. There is a 12-child maximum with two teachers and an aide at the beginning of the program.
Who: 2-year-olds (by Sept 1)
Min/Max: 9/12 per section
Five Day Three’s
Our three-year-old program provides a rich learning environment for children in a play setting. Children will discover their world through science, math, early literacy, block play, gross motor activities, art activities, and much more. The main goals of our three year old program are to encourage positive peer interactions and foster good self-esteem. Children are taught, through example, to interact with their peers and are encouraged to negotiate interactions with others. Children do not need to be fully toilet trained by the beginning of the school year.
Extended day classes are offered to supplement our 3-year-old classes from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every day of the week.
Who: 3-year-olds (by Sept 1)
Min/Max: 9/16 per section
Four-for-Four’s
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Four for Fours is unique in this community as it meets for four hours a day and includes a hot catered lunch.
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Small group instruction is incorporated into the daily curriculum.
The four-year-old program is designed to further a child’s development in all areas. Through play we help the children discover the fun of counting, sorting, and measuring. We encourage pre-reading skills, create a literacy-rich environment and encourage children to begin experimenting with sound recognition. Children work together to complete projects which reinforce teamwork and cooperation. We work closely with Glencoe School District to ensure that we are preparing our children for Kindergarten. All four-year-olds have an opportunity to participate in “specialized instruction” during the day such as Spanish, math, music, art, and science. Our goals for children completing the four-year-old program are to foster a love of learning, encourage respect for self and others, and to build great self-esteem.
Extended day classes are offered before school as a supplement to the four-year-old preschool program.
Who: 4-year-olds (by Sept 1)
Min/Max: 12/18 per section
Learning through play….
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Counting, sorting, and graphing blocks teaches me math!
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Sharing, negotiating, and interacting with friends helps me learn to get along in the world
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Signing my name on all of my artwork prepares me to read and write
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Watching a caterpillar turn into a butterfly teaches me science
Camp
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Preschool Camp Programs & Hours
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Tues & Thurs
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9:15 – 11:15
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Mon & Wed & Fri
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9:00 – 12:00
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Mon - Fri
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9:00 – 1:00
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Mon - Fri
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9:00 – 1:00
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GJK Summer Camp Adventure
A big adventure with small-camp feeling!
GJK’s camp provides a safe, nurturing and fun environment. Camp activities are designed to enrich your child’s summer by providing a creative and exciting atmosphere. We focus our daily activities on the great outdoors and try to spend as much of the day as possible enjoying the summer weather.
Our camp programs feature a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for each age level, with an emphasis on outdoor play. Weekly activities for all ages include sand and water play, large outdoor art experiences, and music and non-competitive games and activities.
Camp is eight weeks and runs from June 11 through August 3, 2012. GJK camps are not available for online registration.
Buccaneers
This camp program is designed for children who are ready for independent play. Campers enjoy simple craft projects, outdoor play, and much more! For many children this is their first time separating from a parent/caregiver. Parents may be asked to remain on site for the first few sessions to assist with the separation process.
Who: 2-year-olds (by Sept 1)
Min/Max: 8/12
Explorers
Three-year-olds fill their camp day with fun and adventure! Sprinkler play, outdoor games, craft projects, cooking projects, and small walking field trips keep your camper smiling! Children bring a sack lunch for this adventure.
Who: 3-year-olds (by Sept 1)
Min/Max: 8/16
Field Trips
Field trips are an integral part of the summer camp experience. Voyagers and Captains meet a the beach one day each week, go to the Highland Park Aquatic Center one day a week and venture on several other field trips throughout the summer. Field trips are located in close proximity to camp, and drop-off and pick-up is at those locations. Small group swim instruction will be a part of the field trip experience.
Voyagers
Your four-year-old will love this five-day-a-week camp program! Program includes arts and crafts, sports, and all of the excitement you remember from your summer camp days. Each week children participate in a variety of activities based on a “summer” theme.
Who: 4-year-olds (by Sept 1)
Min/Max: 10/20
Captains
Children who are entering kindergarten are invited to be the leaders of our camp. The Captains join the Voyagers for beach and field trip days and spend the rest of the week in exciting camp adventures. Water play, arts and crafts, outdoor games, and local trips are all part of the fun!
Who: Children entering kindergarten in Sept.
Min/Max: 10/20
Junior Counselor Program
GJK’s Junior Counselor program is designed to introduce young people entering 7th, 8th, and 9thgrades to the work environment. We understand that for most kids this is their first job, and our goal is to make this experience a positive one. Our goals for the Jr. Counselor program are to:
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Provide young counselors an opportunity to learn about the work environment.
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Create specific responsibilities for each Jr. Counselor, which helps him/her to learn time management, organization, and follow through.
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Have each Jr. Counselor work closely with a group of children to form attachments with the children.
Our commitment to your child:
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We will create a safe, fun, and positive work experiences for your child.
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We will foster responsibility and a sense of commitment with your child.
We ask that the Jr.Counselor take this position seriously. Counselors will be asked to be responsible, reliable, and professional.
To apply for a Jr. Counselor position, please contact the Director at GJK at (847) 835-4455.
