Lunch Bunch is a program designed for children in our three and four year old classes who are looking to extend their preschool day. The Lunch Bunch programs will be offered four days a week from 11:20 am – 12:40 pm.
Our Lunch Bunch Programs Include:
Tales & Tots
Mondays, 11:20 am – 12:40 pm (8 min/16 max) / $450
15-week session runs September 15, 2025 – January 12, 2026
No class November 24, December 22 and December 29
Welcome to a fun-filled early literacy class designed just for preschool children led by two Northbrook moms and former elementary school teachers! In this class, we will explore the magical world of books through interactive read alouds that spark
imagination and curiosity. Each session will feature a new story, followed by a hands-on approach by exploring early literacy skills through play and games. Our class encourages creativity, cooperation, and a joy for learning through stories and crafts. Come join us for an exciting adventure in reading! Class begins with 45 minutes of literacy activities, followed by a 30-minute lunch and short open play-time.
Art
Tuesdays, 11:20 am – 12:40 pm (8 min/20 max) / $350
14-week session runs September 16, 2025 – January 13, 2026
No class September 23, November 25, December 23 and December 30
The North Shore YMCA offers this weekly class to help bring out the artistic side of your child’s imagination. The class will begin with a short story followed by an art project based around the themes presented in the book. Students will explore a variety of mediums including paper crafts, paint, gluing, and more. Through these art activities we will work on techniques such as holding paint brushes, cutting, bilateral movement, holding pens/markers/crayons and discovery. Class begins with 45 minutes of art, followed by a 30-minute lunch and short open play-time.
Amazing Athletes
Thursdays, 11:20 am – 12:40 pm (8 min/14 max) / $392
14-week session runs September 18, 2025 – January 15, 2026
No class November 6, November 27, December 25 and January 1
Amazing Athletes weekly class encompasses two development sports lessons, muscle identification, fruit or vegetable introductions, as well as activities designed to build and mature a child’s motor development, hand-eye coordination, cardiovascular fitness, speed, agility, and much more! The action-packed curriculum allows children to build their skills at their own pace within a non-competitive, learning-based environment which emphasizes patience, teamwork, and self-confidence. Class begins with 45 minutes of activities, followed by a 30-minute lunch and short open play-time.
Jr. Engineers by Noggin Builders
Fridays, 11:20 am – 12:40 pm (8 min/20 max) / $390
13-week session runs September 19, 2025 – January 16, 2026
No class October 17, November 7, November 28, December 26 and January 2
Explore early math and building skills in this hands-on program for preschoolers. Math is fun when we do it with projects from everyday life. Children will enhance skills like correspondence, spatial reasoning and comparisons as we engage in fun projects like measuring length, making “Pi” pieces, and creating their own abacus. As builders, the children will explore different types of materials, increasing their vocabulary of textures, shapes and material strength. They will use unusual materials each week to build creations and enhance their abilities in building, such as balance and using connectors while practicing fine motor skills and creativity. Class begins with 45 minutes of hands-on activities, followed by a 30-minute lunch and short open play-time.