Discovery Cottage
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Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of the Discovery Cottage. Here
they will make friends, participate in creative play, and discover just how fun
it is to laugh and learn while enjoying their new-found independence!
If the registration deadline is past on a particular event, please contact our office
to verify availability or to be put on a waiting list.
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Kids Kapers
Set out on a great trip with us twice a week throughout each month. Children
will discover new aspects of each theme through stories, crafts, baking, playing
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Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00-11:00 a.m. |
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$76/$59** Standard
$66/$49** Resident
**3 week sessions
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Arctic World |
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Jan. 11-27** |
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Ahoy Mateys |
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Feb. 1-25 |
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All About Me |
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March 1-31
(no class March 22 & 24) |
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Playful Puppets |
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April 5-28
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Let's Go Back in Time |
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May 3-26
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Little Scientists |
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Sept. 13-29**
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Monster Mash |
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Oct. 4-27
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Mayflower Explorers |
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Nov. 1-17**
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Deck the Halls |
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Nov. 29-Dec. 15**
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Preschool Explorer
Explore with us once a week throughout each month. Whether this is your child’s
first preschool experience or you are returning for more excitement, these
themed classes will be fun!
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Tuesdays: 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Fridays: 9:00-11:00 a.m.
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$48/$39** Standard
$38/$29** Resident
**3 week sessions
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Sports & More
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Tuesdays, Jan. 12-26 |
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Kid Pilots |
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Fridays, Jan. 15-29
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Stretch Your Imagination |
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Tuesdays, Feb 2-23
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Shapes of All Sorts |
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Fridays, Feb. 5-26
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Musical Instruments |
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Tuesdays, Mar. 2-30
(no March 23)
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The Cook's Corners
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Fridays, Mar. 5-April 2 (no March 26)
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Neat Treats |
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Tuesdays, April 6-27
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Bugs & Butterflies |
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Fridays, April 9-30
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Around Town Games |
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Tuesdays, May 4-25
May 4: Kirchhoff Park
May 11: Rogers-Lakewood Park
May 18: Forest Park
May 25: Will Park
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Outdoor Explorers |
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Fridays, May 7-28
Rogers-Lakewood Park
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Everyone is Different |
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Tuesdays, Sept. 14-28**
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Hats for You |
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Fridays,
Sept. 17-Oct. 1**
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Marvelous Sculptures |
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Tuesdays, Oct. 5-26
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Mysterious Fun |
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Fridays, Oct. 8-29
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Games Galore |
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Tuesdays, Nov. 2-16**
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Light Creations |
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Fridays, Nov. 5-19**
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The Bake Shop |
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Tuesdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 14**
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The Gift Shop |
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Fridays, Dec. 3-17**
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Samplers
A little bit of this, a little bit of that. There’s always a celebration around
the corner! Sampler classes are a great way to introduce your child to the
preschool program and make new friends.
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Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
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$25 Standard
$15 Resident
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Cottage Bakery
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Jan. 21
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Cupid’s Cuisine
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Feb. 11
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Shamrock Shuffle
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March 18
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Eco Kids
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April 22
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Mom & Me Tea
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May 27 @ Ogden Gardens Gazebo
(Aunts or Grandmas welcome)
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The Apple Kitchen
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Sept. 23
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Halloween Carnival
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Oct. 28
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Harvest Time
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Nov. 18
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Reindeer Friends
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Dec. 2
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Gingerbread Fun
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Dec. 16
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Super Summer Samplers
Discovery Cottage is the cool place to be during the summer! Story time with the
Corduroy book series will provide fun activities and lessons for all!
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Thursdays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. |
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$25 Standard
$15 Resident
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Corduroy
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June 10
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Corduroy Goes to the Beach
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June 17
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Corduroy's Busy Street
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June 24
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Corduroy's Fourth of July
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July 1
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Lost & Found
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July 8
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Corduroy's Sleep Over
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July 15
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Corduroy Goes to the Zoo
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July 22
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A Pocket for Corduroy
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July 29
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Discovery Adventures Camp
Preschool (ages 3-5) – Parent Information Guide
Start your little one’s camping adventure with this special preschool camp. Our
trained staff will create a different adventure each week with a variety of
special themes such as “A Pirate’s Life For Me!” Let the adventures begin this
summer!
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9:00-11:00 a.m.
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Tues, Wed, Thurs, June 8-July 29
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Hickory Grove Shelter, Rogers-Lakewood Park
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$43 Standard
$33 Resident
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Preschool Dance
Do you think your child may enjoy a dance class but you are not ready to commit
to it long term? Join us at the Discovery Cottage for a basic dance class
designed especially for little ones! Children will learn and have fun dancing
with Miss Melina from United Dance Arts of Valparaiso.
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3-5 years
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Discovery Cottage
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Friday, 2:00-2:30 p.m.
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Session 1
February 5-March 12
Session 2
April 2-May 7
Session 3
June 4-July 16 (no July 2)
Session 4
Sept. 10-October 15
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Fee: |
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$40 Standard
$30 Resident
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Instructor: |
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Melina Yallourakis
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Tiny Musicians
Start off your child’s musical experience with a nurturing parent-child music
class. Parents and children will learn songs and rhythmic activities together in
the comfortable setting of the Discovery Cottage. Your child’s experience will
be enhanced through the use of small props and instruments provided in the
class.
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24-42 months
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Discovery Cottage
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Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30-10:00 a.m. or
10:30-11:00 a.m.
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Sessions: |
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Session 1
June 8-July 1
Session 2
July 6-July 29
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Fee: |
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$40 Standard
$30 Resident
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Instructor: |
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Miss Mary Kay
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Little Musicians
Continue your child’s growth with the addition of a music class. Children attend
this class on their own to enhance their learning of new songs and rhythmic
concepts. Children are encouraged to learn through the use of musical
instruments and small props provided in the class.
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3-5 years
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Discovery Cottage
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Day/Time: |
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Tuesday/Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
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Sessions: |
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Session 1
June 8-July 1
Session 2
July 6-July 29
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Fee: |
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$40 Standard
$30 Resident
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Instructor: |
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Miss Mary Kay
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Birthdays at Discovery Cottage
Rentals are available for birthday parties at the quaintly decorated Discovery
Cottage. The Arts Room has comfortable seating for 14 children and Imagination
Gallery is open for indoor activities. The cottage is a wonderful setting for a
special gathering for children ages 3 to 8 years.
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Availability/Time: |
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Saturdays and Sundays year-round
12:00 noon-2:30 p.m.
3:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
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Fee: |
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$70 Standard
$60 Resident
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Questions?
Need additional information? Then contact Customer Service at (219) 462-5144.
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Teachers
The Discovery Cottage has three teachers: Miss Donna, Miss Janette, and Miss Linda. All teachers are CPR and First Aid certified. A welcoming and nurturing environment has been created by the teachers allowing the children to grow through the Discovery Cottage programs.
Emergency Forms
Discovery Cottage program registration requires you to
complete an emergency form. This form is completed once per year for your child.
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