Early Childhood

Toddler Tuesdays

Toddler Tuesdays have arrived!

10-12 each Tuesday.

Nurture your child’s sense of wonder with ideas for exploration, a weekly theme and a sensory station. This self-guided experience supports each family’s unique adventure.

Toddlers are always free.

Adults with toddler: $5.

Siblings (age 3-12) with toddler: $2.

Whirligigs Preschool Program

Explore the world of science from the preschool point of view!

The Whirligigs Preschool Program  at Great Lakes Aquarium is a once a week drop-off program for potty trained children ages 3-5  that love to do art, play games, read stories,  and explore exciting topics such as bugs, boats, seahorses, and reptiles.

  • You do not need to sign up for all of the classes. Feel free to choose whichever classes you are able to attend or are interested in.
  • Single Class Cost: $5/member child, $7.50/non-member child
  • Package Rates (all six classes): $25/member child, $40/non-member child

A Whirligigs package admits your child to all 6 classes. Advance purchase required.  No refunds available.

Pre-Registration is required! Please call or e-mail for registration forms and to reserve your child’s spot in class!

Contact and Registration

Please contact Lindsay Brandt for registration forms at 218-740-2027 or lbrandt@glaquarium.org

Spring 2012 Schedule

Registration is now open.

Tuesdays 10 – 11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3:00 p.m. or Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m.

March 20/21 – Spring is Here

March 27/28 – Water Babies

April 3/4 – Make “Scents” of Insects

April 10/11 – What’s in Mud?

April 17/18 – Earth Day

April 24/25 – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Summer 2012 Schedule

The summer session begins June 19.

Registration for current participants and GLA members will start April 23.

Open registration will begin April 30.

Tuesdays 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m. or Wednesdays 10-11:30 a.m. or 1-2:30 p.m.

Polliwogs Kindergarten Program Summer Schedule

Polliwogs is back for its 4th summer! Calling all 5 and 6 year old explorers for fun and discovery. More details about this summer’s adventure coming soon.

Open registration begins April 30.

Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m.

  • You do not need to sign up for all of the classes. Feel free to choose whichever classes you are able to attend or are interested in.
  • Single Class Cost: $5/member child, $7.50/non-member child
  • Package Rates (all six classes): $25/member child, $40/non-member child

A Polliwogs package admits your child to all 6 classes. Advance purchase required.  No refunds available.

Pre-Registration is required! Please call or e-mail for registration forms and to reserve your child’s spot in class!

Contact and Registration

Please contact Lindsay Brandt for registration forms at 218-740-2027 or lbrandt@glaquarium.org