School is out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning stops. The St. Charles Park District offers a number of sports camps that focus not only on learning new athletic skills, but the importance of persistence, teamwork and sportsmanship. “With our sports camps, kids get to interact with new people as well as
It’s heating up outside, so that can only mean one thing—it’s time to head to the pool. Plenty of special events and theme days are on deck at both Otter Cove Aquatic Park and Swanson Pool to kick off the season. Both facilities open Memorial Day weekend. “Otter Cove’s Water Fun for Everyone tagline is
Nestled along the Fox River, Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles has several great ways for visitors to enjoy the river without breaking the budget for fun. Get a new perspective of downtown St. Charles while paddling down the river. Plus, kayaking is a great cardio workout. The St. Charles Park District offers four, single-person kayaks
Softball league brings friends together on the field It started as a fun way to get together with friends once a week, and it’s become a summertime tradition. If it’s Wednesday in the summer then St. Charles residents Bethany and Ben Fowler are at the Pottawatomie Park softball fields. Since 2017 they have rounded up
These days it’s never been easier to learn about community programs or park amenities and communicate with St. Charles Park District staff. Community members seeking current details on specific activities or seasonal facilities that match their interests and lifestyle can customize their online experience with the new Follow Your Interest feature at followyourinterest.com/stcparks. The feature
St. Charles Park District’s Norris Woods Nature Preserve, heralded as one of the most outstanding oak woodlands remaining in northeastern Illinois, will soon receive another accolade: membership in the national Old Growth Forest Network (OGFN), a national organization that celebrates our oldest protected and publicly accessible forests. The public is invited to attend a special
Community Members Encouraged to Help Naturalists Track Spring Ephemerals Spring shows itself in ways both big and small. One of the smallest—and earliest—signs of the season is ephemeral wildflowers that poke their heads out from beneath the brown leaves that carpet the forest floor. “Spring ephemerals refer primarily to woodland wildflowers that bloom before the
There’s joy for a teacher to see their students excel at something they love. St. Charles Aquatic Swim School Instructor Anna Hutchinson loves to hear about swimmers helping their high school team have a great season or earning a spot on a top college swim team. She celebrates their accomplishments, even if in her mind,
As winter gives way to spring, community members can enjoy a full roster of lively, family-friendly events from the St. Charles Park District. Families are invited to a delightful morning at Maple Magic on Saturday, March 9. This all-ages program will act as an introduction to the fascinating process tree sap undergoes to become maple
STC Parks partners with Hot Shot Sports for youth programming Run, dribble, pass and play. Registering youth for a sports class at the St. Charles Park District is a chance to learn a new sport, build skills and friendships too. This is thanks to a great partnership with Hot Shot Sports, the park district is
