Help your teen beat the doldrums of winter with a variety of events tailored for their age group at the St. Charles Park District’s Underground Teen Center. From petting snakes to participating in a Smash Bros. Tournament, teens will be socializing, smiling and learning with friends. If your teen has a soft spot for animals, […]
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Programs share love for earth, animals and fun Everyone will feel the love this February with a variety of St. Charles Park District programs to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Whether it’s making crafts at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center, date night at Primrose Farm or training to become frog monitors, all ages are sure to find a […]
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Sign up for training Saturday, February 16 Once upon a time the cricket frog lived happily in the native lands of Illinois. It called. It mated. It flourished. The cricket frog was among the most common amphibians in Illinois in the 1960s. But by the 1990s the species had all but disappeared from the north […]
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Provides Day of Animal Exploration, Interaction and Learning Adventures Do you have a scout in your family who loves animals? Are you a leader of a den or troop seeking a fun, educational winter activity? Then sign up for Scouting Animal Adventure Day Saturday, February 9, at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. Hickory […]
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Don’t let winter pass you by without sledding down a few snow-covered hills, skating across an ice rink or two or exploring the frosted landscape of parks and trails in St. Charles. “We encourage everyone to take advantage of outdoor activities even in the cold weather,” said Lara Piner, St. Charles Park District Supervisor. “As […]
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In preparation for the May 2019 opening of its Sculpture in the Park exhibition, the St. Charles Park Foundation, St. Charles Park District and Sculpture in the Park Committee are now accepting applications to this popular annual celebration of public art which takes place in Mt. St. Mary Park. Interested sculptors may discover event details […]
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Preschool registration is just around the corner, so grab your calendar and save the date for the St. Charles Park District Preschool Open House events this February. There are two opportunities to explore the many benefits of enrolling your child in a positive, caring environment in your community: 10-11:30am Saturday, February 2, and 6-7:30pm Thursday, […]
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Job Benefits Go Beyond Paycheck Summer may be six months away, but the time is now to apply for St. Charles Park District seasonal jobs. With more than 600 summer positions available, job applicants are sure to find the best one that meets their interests, skills and schedules. To learn more about the many job […]
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Calling all sports fanatics to kick, throw, run, bounce and have fun during the Sports Showcase from 1-4pm Sunday, January 6, at Sportsplex, 1400 Foundry St. in St. Charles. This free event will keep your children busy with interactive sports demonstrations as well as a bouncy house to get all that indoor winter energy out. […]
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Don’t let the title fool you. Childblossom Yoga: Mindful Me is more than poses and postures. The series of classes offered through the St. Charles Park District teaches young children effective social and emotional tools that will have a lasting affect on their well-being. “There is a real need for incorporating movement and breath into […]
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