This year marks a significant milestone for the STC Underground Teen Center as it celebrates 25 years of empowering young people in the St. Charles community. Since opening its doors in 2001, STC Underground has served as a safe, welcoming place where teens can learn, grow and connect. What began as a simple gathering spot
Behind every high school athlete is the parent who remembers how that same child once played in the dirt and thought the best part of sports was the post-game ice cream. Youth sports is as much about fun as it is helping each child learn the mechanics of the game, and whether they’re ready for
Wisdom doesn’t automatically come with age but knowing where to find answers can certainly help and that’s the goal for Lynne Yuill, the supervisor for the Adult Activity Center at the St. Charles Park District. Known as the AAC, it was designed for adults ages 50 and older. With each season Yuill creates a calendar
It’s the place where teens can hang out with friends, play games or try some crafts and even cram in some study time too in St. Charles. And now, it’s open to open to teens beyond the School District 303 boundaries. The STC Underground Teen Center, operated by the St. Charles Park District, has expanded
Casting a fishing line into the fresh waters of the Fox River or walking beneath a canopy of leaves, a dose of nature can be a great cure for calming one’s mind, improving moods and even getting a better night’s sleep. “In the world we live in, it’s good to get away from the television,
As stewards of the land maintaining the parks, the team at the St. Charles Park District makes sure the grass is cut and playground equipment is in working order, as the echoes of children laugh and play while couples stroll past trees that mark the passing of time. This year the park district marks its
In addition to being a beautiful space where community members gather, walk and play, Mt. St. Mary Park in St. Charles is also officially an arboretum. The park enjoys Level II accreditation from ArbNet, an interactive, collaborative, international community of arboreta and tree-focused professionals. The Morton Arboretum in Lisle is the organization behind ArbNet, which
Even with outdoor temps hovering in single digits, there’s no staying indoors for Ryan Solomon, ecological restoration supervisor for the St. Charles Park District. Year-round Solomon and his crew tend to the park district’s 400+ acres of natural areas, including savannahs, wetlands and woodlands. And before the spring thaw and first buds push through the
