In Mount Prospect, ABCD Academy organizes events and celebrations throughout the year for all five age groups.
Enrolled children participate automatically - no sign-up required. Events strengthen family connections and build social skills. They are part of the program, not extras.
Events Are Part of the Curriculum - Not Just Fun
When your child performs at Mother's Day or dresses up for the Carnival Ball, they are using skills built over weeks of classroom work.
Events are planned by teachers as extensions of what happens in the classroom every day. The event is where that work becomes visible.
Call (847) 255-6666 to ask about upcoming events.
Annual Events & Celebrations
Traditions we have held since 2013:
Meeting Santa Claus
Carnival Ball
Easter Egg Hunt
Mother's Day
Father's Day
Graduation
Halloween
Thanksgiving
Dr. Seuss Day
Water Day
Hawaiian Day
Bouncy House Day
Pajama Day
Children's Day
Teddy Bear
Picnic Day
Valentine's Day
S'mores Day
Bubble Day
Crazy Hair Day
How Each Group Participates
Bear Cubs
Songs, sensory activities, and family interaction.
Little Monkeys
Songs, sensory activities, and family interaction.
Tiger Cubs
Simple songs and guided activities with their teacher.
Zebras
Poems, songs, dancing, and early acting.
Lions
School plays, full presentations, and choreographed performances.
Field
Trips
We plan trips to destinations that connect directly to what children are studying — nature centers, farms, and other child-appropriate places within easy reach of 253 E Rand Rd.
Planned for appropriate age groups
DCFS-compliant supervision at all times
Parents receive full details in advance
All permissions handled through the school
How We Communicate Events to Parents
All event dates and field trip details are sent in advance - enough lead time to plan. Teachers are available to answer questions directly. We respond the same day.
Here is what you receive for each type of event:
Family events: Date, time, how your child participates, and your role as a guest
Field trips: Destination, date, what to bring, and any permission required
How Events Support Development
School events and field trips build skills that Illinois early learning standards recognize as core development.
Children learn to manage nerves, follow through on practiced work, and perform in front of others. Family events strengthen the parent-child-school connection. Field trips build vocabulary, observation skills, and real-world confidence.
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Performing in front of an audience
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Preparing for events
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Family facing events
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Field trips
Frequently Asked Questions
Are ABCD Academy events open to parents and family members to attend?
Yes. Many of our events – such as Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Graduation – are family events where parents and relatives are welcome as guests. For each family event, you receive the date, time, and details on how your child participates.
Does ABCD Academy hold events for infants and toddlers or only for preschoolers?
All five age groups participate in events at ABCD Academy, including Bear Cubs (6 weeks–16 months) and Little Monkeys (16–24 months). Participation is designed to be age-appropriate for each group.
How far in advance are parents notified about school events and field trips?
We send event dates and field trip details in advance, so you have enough time to plan. For family events, you receive the date, time, and your role as a guest. For field trips – the destination, date, what to bring, and any permission required.
Does ABCD Academy take children on field trips outside the school?
Yes. We plan field trips for age-appropriate groups to places connected to what the children are learning, such as nature centers and farms. Children are supervised at all times, and parents receive full details and any permission forms in advance.
What happens if my child cannot attend a school event?
That is completely fine. Events are part of the regular program, and missing one has no consequences for your child. Just let your child’s teacher know in advance.