New Class, Performance Company & Instructors Auditions for dance companies set for Aug. 27 Registration is now open for the St. Charles Dance Academy with new opportunities for learning and performance. The Dance Recital Program recently added a Lyrical/Contemporary class to develop interest in a genre that is performed at the Dance Company level. Also […]
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Teens can hang with friends or meet new ones at the STC Underground this fall while participating in new and free activities, both near and far. If your teen has the end-of-summer-blues, participating in the annual Super Soaker Battle and Make Your Own Pizza Party is sure to cheer them up. Teens should bring their […]
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Due to popular demand, the St. Charles Park District recently added several more Sunset Cruises aboard its paddlewheel riverboats. Make it a date night, a girls night or fun night with friends and family, witnessing the beautiful evening sky transform before your eyes aboard the Fox River Queen or St. Charles Belle II. With live […]
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Nature play area provides endless unstructured fun On one side of the Hickory Knolls Hideout, 2-year-old Michael Elia is venturing across a long tree trunk laying on the ground, carefully putting one foot in front of the other until he makes it to the end. He jumps down and exclaims, “I did it!” to his […]
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Take advantage of all Pottawatomie Park has to offer during Park Palooza, an end-of-summer, back-to-school bash held from 1-4pm on Sunday, August 18. “Park Palooza is a one-stop-shop for all your fun, summer activities,” said Jen Bruggeman, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. “Bring your family, friends and neighbors for an opportunity to celebrate and make lasting […]
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ComEd and Openlands awarded the St. Charles Park District a $6,450 environmental grant through the annual ComEd Green Region Program to fund a restoration project at Otter Creek Bend Wetland Park. Located along Crane Road, between Bolcum Road and Silver Glen Road, this 71.9-acre park features a model, restored wetland with interpretive signage, gravel walking […]
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Don’t let summer slip by without getting in on all the splashtastic fun at Otter Cove and Swanson pools. While you don’t need an excuse to have fun at the St. Charles Park District pools, staff plans extra, special aquatic events all summer long to ensure your pool experience is off the charts. “We want […]
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Parent-baby classes provide connections to each other and beyond The St. Charles Park District Early Childhood classes offer new and fun ways to bond with your little one, provide your baby with development opportunities, and may even help you find your parent tribe. “Our classes provide the stepping stones for your child’s first classroom experience, […]
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Fox River provides endless summer boating possibilities In the early 1900s, the Fox River put St. Charles on the map, drawing people near and far to its shores to swim, boat and canoe. More than 100 years later, the river is still the picturesque centerpiece of town, and continues to offer numerous summer recreational possibilities. […]
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On any given day the St. Charles Park District Adult Activity Center is bustling with members engaged in various pastimes. You’ll find seniors ages 50 and up playing Pinochle in one room, practicing shots around the pool table or building a high-score in Scrabble. No matter what activity, there is truly something for everyone. For […]
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