Download a class registration form to print and fill out. You can mail it back to us, or register by phone at (815) 963-6769.
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Tot Spot Classes are designed to stimulate pre-school minds and encourage creative thinking through a combination of art, stories, movement and music. New Tot Spot classes are offered throughout the year, so check back frequently!
Tot Spot classes are designed for children ages 2 through 6. Advanced registration and payments are required for participation in all Tot Spot classes.
Please note that admission to and exploration of Discovery Center Museum itself are separate from the Tot Spot classes.
Class registration starts December 19 for Members and December 21 for the Public.
To register, call (815) 963-6769.
Cost: $12 public / $10 members
Our 2-year-old classes offer special interactive opportunities, so children MUST be accompanied by an adult with
NO SIBLINGS, please.
Take a closer look at the muscle that keeps you pumping! Don’t skip a beat learning ways to keep your heart healthy and strong while you make a heart-warming valentine and enjoy a nutritious snack!
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Feb. 7; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Tues., Feb. 7; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 3 Wed., Feb. 8; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 4 Wed., Feb. 8; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 5 Wed., Feb. 8; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 6 Thurs., Feb. 9; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 7 Fri., Feb. 10; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Feb. 11; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 9 Sat., Feb. 11; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please).
Session 10, Tues., Feb. 7; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
FULL Session 11, Thurs., Feb. 9; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 12, Fri., Feb. 10; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Bring along a favorite stuffed toy for a visit to the Discovery Center PLANETARIUM. Search for the Big Bear and Orion the Hunter, then blast back to the classroom to paint a shimmering creation and enjoy a sparkly star snack!
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Feb. 21; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Tues., Feb. 21; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FULL Session 3 Wed., Feb. 22; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 4 Wed., Feb. 22; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 5 Wed., Feb. 22; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FULL Session 6 Thurs., Feb. 23; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 7 Fri., Feb. 24; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Feb. 25; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 9 Sat., Feb. 25; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please).
FULL Session 10, Tues., Feb. 21; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
FULL Session 11, Thurs., Feb. 23; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
FULL Session 12, Fri., Feb. 24; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
New Session 13, Wed., Feb 29; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Follow downy soft ducklings into an investigation of these fine-feathered friends. Find out why ducks don’t get wet and paint a scenic pond that will “quack” you up!
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Mar. 6; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Tues., Mar. 6; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 3 Wed., Mar. 7; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 4 Wed., Mar. 7; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 5 Wed., Mar. 7; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 6 Thurs., Mar. 8; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 7 Fri., Mar. 9; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Mar. 10; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 9 Sat., Mar. 10; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please).
FULL Session 10, Tues., Mar. 6; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
FULL Session 11, Thurs., Mar. 8; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
FULL Session 12, Fri., Mar. 9; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
New Session 13, Wed., Mar. 14; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Investigate eggs of all shapes and sizes. “Crack up” over an egg-ceptional snack and decorate an amazing egg of your own.
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., Mar. 20; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Tues., Mar. 20; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FULL Session 3 Wed., Mar. 21; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 4 Wed., Mar. 21; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 5 Wed., Mar. 21; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FULL Session 6 Thurs., Mar. 22; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 7 Fri., Mar. 23; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., Mar. 24; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 9 Sat., Mar. 24; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please).
FULL Session 10, Tues., Mar. 20; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
FULL Session 11, Thurs., Mar. 22; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
FULL Session 12, Fri., Mar. 23; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
New Session 13, Wed., Mar. 28; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Taxi down the runway and get ready for take-off as we learn about all kinds of aircraft. Have top-flight fun making airplanes, one to take home and one to eat!
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., April 24; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Tues., April 24; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FULL Session 3 Wed., April 25; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 4 Wed., April 25; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 5 Wed., April 25; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FULL Session 6 Thurs., April 26; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 7 Fri., April 27; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., April 28; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 9 Sat., April 28; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please).
FULL Session 10, Tues., April 24; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
FULL Session 11, Thurs., April 26; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
FULL Session 12, Fri., April 27; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
New Session 13, Wed., May 2; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
Stick your neck out and discover turtles living in lakes and seas. Design your own turtle shell; then put together a reptile race you can eat!
Sessions for 3 – 6-year-olds:
Session 1 Tues., May 8; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 2 Tues., May 8; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Session 3 Wed., May 9; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 4 Wed., May 9; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Session 5 Wed., May 9; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
FULL Session 6 Thurs., May 10; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 7 Fri., May 11; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 8 Sat., May 12; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session 9 Sat., May 12; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
Sessions for 2-year-olds:
(With an adult, NO siblings, please).
FULL Session 10, Tues., May 8; 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
FULL Session 11, Thurs., May 10; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
FULL Session 12, Fri., May 11; 11:00 a.m. – Noon
New Session 13, Wed., May 16; 11:00 a.m. - Noon
