In less than an hour children are learning how to make a robot talk or creating photography animation and coding for Minecraft ™ thanks to an incredible partnership between Microsoft and the St. Charles Park District. St. Charles Park District’s Youth Program Supervisor Alex Weidner said she has enjoyed watching children as young as six, […]
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Through interactive games, activities and even slime, Lisa Lombardi teaches children how to advocate for themselves, boost their self-esteem and to be leaders. The Geneva-based certified life coach will lead three different Kids Life Coaching workshops this winter: Self-Esteem & Leadership from 6-7 p.m. Jan. 20; and Slimeology Lab Experience from 6-7 p.m. Feb. 5. […]
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Skate, sled, hike and explore the great outdoors Lace up your skates. Dust off your sleds. Strap on your skis. No matter what your desire for winter fun, the St. Charles Park District encourages families to get outside and explore winter activities throughout your community. And with two sledding hills, four ice rinks, 1,450 acres […]
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Give your aspiring dancer an outlet this winter with several St. Charles Park District seasonal dance programs to choose from at Pottawatomie Community Center or virtually, if needed. From six-week sessions to a hip hop dance camp, and even a dance fitness program for kids, your child will not only learn dance, but build life-long […]
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Discover what Blanding’s turtles eat for breakfast and how to prepare a meal for a bearded dragon at the St. Charles Park District’s Feed the Critters Program this winter. The program, new this year, invites visitors in small, private groups inside the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center to prepare and feed meals for the center’s animal […]
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St. Charles Park District recently accepted a resignation from Commissioner Mike Hoscheit, who had served on the board three years, resulting in a vacancy on the Park Board. Commissioners received and reviewed applications from four well-qualified candidates. Longtime St. Charles resident Steven Ward was elected to fill the vacant seat. Mr. Ward was sworn in […]
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Outdoor play can be a challenge when Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate, but the St. Charles Park District has the indoor spaces for all ages to play. From a game of catch to a mini soccer match check out the St. Charles Park District’s Sportsplex. With two indoor turf fields there is plenty of room for […]
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Join one of the fastest growing sports in the country by playing pickleball in your very own community. With 3.3 million participants nationwide, the St. Charles Park District has also noticed steady growth in its participants over the last 10 years. With courts at Pottawatomie Community Center and Haines Middle School, plus an outdoor court […]
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Teen Center is ‘positive force’ in the community Tucked into the basement of the Baker Community Center is a dedicated space for teens to socialize, to play games and to have fun, but most importantly: to be themselves. Known as the STC Underground, teens have been flocking to this space since its inception in 2001. […]
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Residents Make Changes to Keep Annual Ghoulish Home Tours Alive Halloween isn’t a singular day for Joe and Susanna Vitale of St. Charles. During the entire month of October the couple turns their big blue house on a corner into a haunting display as they compete to out scare spectators in the park district’s annual […]
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