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Early Learning Classes at the Paul Derda Recreation Center

Paul Derda Recreation Center (PDRC)

13201 Lowell Blvd  303-460-6900

Kim Evelsizer Coordinator 303-460-6911


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Early Learning 2012 SUMMER CAMPS!
JUNE and JULY ONLY
Summer CLASSES are NOT set up for payment plans.
Cancellations during summer are charged a $10 cancellation fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Early Little Learners SUMMER CAMP
This class offers preschoolers the opportunity to develop socially, intellectually, and physically. Activities include games, arts and crafts, story time and outside fun!
Children must be TOILET TRAINED and not in diapers or pull–ups to be eligible for this class. Age: 2 ½ years by June 1 to enroll!
49147 $51/$71 Tuesday Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. June 5 - 28 PDRC
49148 $45/$55 Tuesday Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. July 10 - 31 PDRC
Little Learners Plus SUMMER CAMP
This class is an extended class for preschool children. The “fun” summer themes place emphasis on playing and having fun with friends. Games, crafts, science projects, math, and outside fun will be included!
Children must be TOILET TRAINED and not in diapers or pull–ups to be eligible for this class. Age: 3 years by June 1 to enroll!
49149 $90/$110 Tuesday Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. June 5 - 28 PDRC
49150 $79/$89 Tuesday Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. July 10 - 31 PDRC
Early Explorers Plus SUMMER CAMP
This class offers various activities that are fun for PRE–K children. Each week will be a new adventure! Children will focus on the theme of the week through playing games, science projects, math, arts and crafts, and outside activities. Make sure to wear your sunscreen! 
Age: 4–5 years by June 1 to enroll!
49151 $176/$196 Monday Wednesday Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. June 4 - 29 PDRC
49152 $145/$165 Monday Wednesday Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. July 9 - 30 PDRC

 

Registration for the 2012-2013 Early Learning Program
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Staff will accept registrations from 8-10 a.m. in the Early Learning Room at Paul Derda Recreation Center.

Current Families will have the opportunity in January to register for the 2012-2013 school year through a lottery system.

Non Refundable Registration Fee: $25.00 per child

You may reserve your child’s full school year space for BOTH semesters in these programs by making a full program payment or arranging for scheduled monthly payments with a MasterCard, Visa or American Express. Scheduled payments are assessed an extra $15 processing fee per semester. Space is limited for all classes provided. (SUGGESTION: Sign up for both semesters to guarantee space for the ENTIRE school year.)

Cancellations prior to or during school are charged a $10 cancellation fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!
No Class days November 19-23, 2012 Thanksgiving Break
  December 15, 2012- January 1, 2013 Holiday Break
  January 21, 2013  
  February 18, 2013  
  March 25-29, 2013 Spring Break
Last Day of School: May 16-17, 2013  

 

PDRC Early Little Learners 2012-2013

This class offers preschoolers the opportunity to develop socially, intellectually and physically. It is a “BEGINNING” to the preschool world. Children must be TOILET TRAINED and not in diapers or pull-ups to be eligible for this class.
Age: 2 ½–3 years; Children need to be 2 1/2 years of age by September 30, 2012 to e

49118 $178/$198 Tuesday Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.  September 4 - December 13 PDRC
49119 $235/$255 Tuesday Thursday 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. January 3 - May 16 PDRC

 

PDRC Little Learners Plus 2012-2013

This class is an extended class for preschool children. The structured theme curriculum places emphasis on large motor, small motor, cognitive, science and math life skills. “Zoo Phonics” will also be introduced to learn letters and sounds. Children must be toilet-trained and not in diapers or pull-ups to be eligible for this class.
Age: 3 years by September 30, 2012 to enroll!

49121 $314/$334 Tuesday Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. September 4 - December 13 PDRC
49125 $415/$434 Tuesday Thursday 9 - 11 a.m. January 3 - May 16 PDRC
49122 $314/$334 Tuesday Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. September 4 - December 13 PDRC
49126 $415/$434 Tuesday Thursday 1 - 3 p.m. January 3 - May 16 PDRC
49123 $460/$480 Monday Wednesday Friday 1 - 3 p.m. September 5 - December 14 PDRC
19127 $605/$625 Monday Wednesday Friday 1 - 3 p.m. January 2 - May 17 PDRC

 

PDRC Early Explorers Plus 2012-2013 - Preschool Class
This class focuses on preparing your youngster for kindergarten. Various activities are used to help your child gain a general understanding of themed topics as well as letters and numbers through “Zoo Phonics.” Your child is exposed to structured classroom situations as well as unstructured time. This is a “PRE-K” course.
Age: 4 years by September 30, 2012 to enroll!

49129 $410/$430 Tuesday Thursday 9 - 11:30 a.m. September 4 - December 13 PDRC
49135 $542/$562 Tuesday Thursday 9 - 11:30 a.m. January 3 - May 16 PDRC
49130 $410/$430 Tuesday Thursday 12:30 - 3 p.m. September 4 - December 13 PDRC
49136 $542/$562 Tuesday Thursday 12:30 - 3 p.m. January 3 - May 16 PDRC
49131 $600/$620 Monday Wednesday Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. September 5 - December 14 PDRC
49137 $790/$810 Monday Wednesday Friday  9 - 11:30 a.m. January 2 - May 17 PDRC
49133 $600/$620 Monday Wednesday Friday 12:30 - 3pm September 5 - December 14 PDRC
49139 $790/$810 Monday Wednesday Friday  12:30 - 3 p.m. January 2 - May 17 PDRC
49132 $600/$620 Monday Wednesday Friday 9 - 11:30 a.m. September 5 - December 14 PDRC
49138 $790/$810 Monday Wednesday Friday  9 - 11:30 a.m. January 2 - May 17 PDRC

 

Expedition into Phonics
This one hour class will take the Early Explorer deeper into the world of phonics! Children will explore letter sounds with “zoo phonics” activities by using visual, auditory and large motor skills to practice letters, sounds and word formation. These tools will guide the child on the pathway to reading success. This is a good review for kindergarten. Available for Pre-k and Kindergarten ages only.
Age: 4-5 years

49161 $154/194 Monday Wednesday 12 - 1 p.m. June 4 - July 30 PDRC
*No Class July 4

 

LUNCH BRIGADE!
Lunch Brigade is an extended day Early Learning program that is designed to give children a chance to eat lunch with friends and help children expand their creativity, large motor and social skills. Each session will start with lunch and finish with an exciting activity which might include a cooking project, time in the gymnastics center, art activities, science, math, and other physical activities. This program is guaranteed by the number of children in attendance.
All students currently enrolled in Early Explorers Plus (Pre-K), and Journey to Kindergarten preschool classes at the Paul Derda Recreation Center and the Broomfield Community Center are eligible to participate in Lunch Brigade. This program is not offered to students who are not enrolled in our program.

$10/day (Monthly sign-up in class) Monday Friday 11:30-1 p.m. PDRC