Littlest Lab Birth–2 yrs
Thursdays 8:30-9:30am 6 weeks, $30, Drop in $7 (call ahead)
The Littlest Lab is for our littlest explorers. Children birth to 2 years are invited to come investigate during a special time at the Lab just for them. We will do an activity each week geared towards your child's development; songs and rhymes, busy bags, simple crafts or sensory play. We will also welcome guest instructors to share skills useful during these first two years; sign language, baby yoga, feeding baby, family health and wellness, etc.
ABC’s for 2s and 3s Ages 2-3 yrs
Thursdays 10:30-11:30am 6 weeks, $40, Drop in $8 (call ahead)
ABC’s for 2s and 3s is a fun step into exploring letters, numbers, and shapes. 2 and 3 year old children and their parents will enjoy open exploration time, songs, stories, sensory play and art.
Tiny Scientists – Garden Lab Ages 2 – 8 yrs
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System
Wednesdays 10:00-11:00am or 5:45-6:45pm
5 weeks, $50, Drop in $12 (call ahead)
Join us for a summer in the garden! With the help of Master Gardeners we will be caring for our very own Lily Pad Lab plot in the SouthsideCommunityGarden. We’ll work together each week to plant, care for and harvest lots of fruits and vegetables. We will also spend time in the park learning about our environment, doing hands-on science experiments, playing games and doing art.
LOCATION: Southside Neighborhood Garden in Fairfax Park near South Middle School
Drop off: Parents are welcome to drop off children 5 years and older
Busy Bodies – Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System
Ages 18mos-6 yrs
Thursdays 9:30am-10:15am, 6 weeks, $40, Drop in $8
Busy Bodies is a 6 week class for all kids ages 18mos-6yrs and their adult to come have fun and move, move, move! Classes will consist of stretching, action songs, moving with props, dancing, basic tumbling, group movements and obstacle courses. Taught by Ms. Brenda.
Meaningful Messes Ages 2-8yrs
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30, 5 weeks, $50, Drop in $12
Why make a mess-- on purpose?? It is important for kids (and adults) to do activities that emphasize the process, not the product. Making a mess, for fun, engages all our senses and encourages learning by doing. This class is a relationship builder for parent and child and opens the door to positive self image. Since making a mistake while making a mess is encouraged, kids can focus on having fun while learning and not have to worry about failure. These types of activities are known to decrease childhood anxiety while increasing self-esteem. Come make a mess with sensory-rich activities at Lily Pad Lab and leave the clean up to us!! Taught by Ms. Barb.
Kids’ Garden Opening and Planting Celebration
Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Health System
Saturday, May 21st 10-11:30am Free, all ages
Join us as we open our SouthsideCommunityGarden plot. We will be working the soil, starting our worm compost, planting our seeds and seedlings, and making some wonderful garden art. We will also enjoy a healthy, garden snack.
Parenting the Love and Logic Way
Wednesday, May 25th 6-8pm
$13/person or $18/person+spouse, CHILDCARE: $3/child
Do you want to raise the odds that your children will be more responsible, that you will have more fun with them and enjoy a less stressful family life? Join us! Register to ensure your seat and childcare, pay at the door.
Summer Sneak Peek Open House
Friday, June 10th, 10-11:30am, Free, all ages
Join us to check out our summer programming! Meet the summer staff, learn more about our classes, enjoy our kid friendly space and do some summer fun projects and activities.
Kids Hike
Friday, June 24th 10am, Free, all ages
Big FallsCountyPark
Bring your little ones for a hike with Sarah Schultz. Sarah was a lead teacher at a NatureBasedChildcareCenter that was top rated for Youngstar. She also completed WELMLS training, spent a summer teaching climbing at a Girl Scout camp and has attended workshops for getting nature into the classroom and creating outdoor learning and play spaces for kids.
Fall Harvest at the LilyPadLabGarden
Saturday, September 17th
More information to come
