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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The best summer fun is dancing in the park! St. Charles Park District’s Concerts in the Park series is in full swing in St. Charles’ historic downtown. Families and friends are welcome to enjoy the great outdoors and some fabulous music! Strung Out on July 11 will definitely make you want to put on your […]
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Lessons offered free of charge through the For Scout Foundation Providing free swim lessons for children with autism and extreme water sensory issues is a dream come true for Katie Cantrell, creator of the new Sensory Cove swim program at the St. Charles Park District. Soon to begin its second session Sunday, July 14 at […]
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Just as it is impossible to imagine celebrating Christmas without a tree, Halloween without a jack-o-lantern, or Easter without some dyed eggs, the 4th of July just wouldn’t be the same without an extravaganza of awe-inducing fireworks. Luckily, the St. Charles Park District in cooperation with the City of St. Charles hosts what is widely […]
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No-registration activities allow days to happen naturally While summer calendars can fill up quickly with scheduled camps, vacations and play dates, there may be many days in between that are blank – free to write your day as you go. With 20 miles of trails and more than 50 parks and natural areas throughout the […]
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Hickory Knolls Camp Counselor Leads from Experience Tyson Jenkins’ time at Hickory Knolls has come full circle. As a child he was a curious camper, realizing at an early age that his love for nature extended beyond camp hours. As he got older he moved into a counselor-in-training role, then camp counselor aide and this […]
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Children who need their dodgeball and sports fix, should head over to Sportsplex this summer to get all their athletic needs met. Offering a variety of dodgeball events and sports camps, your child will reap the benefits of participating in a variety of sports activities and instruction. Kids who regularly attended the Dodgeball at Dusk […]
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