A favorite activity for many children in kindergarten is watching tiny chicks hatch from eggs right in their own classroom. And even though coronavirus has made that impossible this year, students and families can experience egg incubation virtually through Primrose Farm. By visiting the farm’s e-learning page, little ones and adults alike will delight in […]
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Discover the physical and mental benefits of fitness whether you’re working out at home or in a small setting outside in the fresh air. A Virtual Family Yoga series, available to parents, grandparents, caregivers and kids of all ages, offers an opportunity to connect through fun activities, teamwork exercises and breathing techniques. It’s a great […]
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Looking for creative inspiration for your backyard garden? Ponder the possibilities as you stroll through the Native Plant Demonstration Garden on the west side of the Pottawatomie Community Center. Featuring native trees, shrubs, wild flowers, grasses, sedges, ferns and vines, the 35,000-square-foot garden situated along the Fox River will give you plenty of ideas to […]
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Take in the beauty of the Fox Valley this summer aboard an historic paddlewheel riverboat – an iconic attraction in St. Charles for more than 75 years. This recreational activity that has spanned generations began in 1945 when the late Chet Anderson bought his first paddlewheel riverboat to charter cruises up and down the Fox […]
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Now recognized as one of the country’s most popular outdoor activities, birdwatching—or birding, for short–is one of those exceptional hobbies that require little in the way of monetary investment, physical prowess, or special equipment. Oh, a good pair of binoculars is nice and a detailed field guide can come in handy, but you can easily […]
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Whether you’re seeking new experiences, friendship or a shared hobby, the St. Charles Park District’s Adult Activity Center is the place to be. For an annual fee of $10 for residents ages 50 and older, Adult Activity Center members enjoy free drop-in activities at Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue, including but not limited to, […]
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Give your child the opportunity to take their swimming skills to the next level by joining the new STC Crosstown Swim Team. The newly combined St. Charles Park District’s competitive swim team offers flexible practices where families can choose what time and location their child attends. You choose morning or evening practices at Otter Cove […]
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Attendees of the St. Charles Park District’s new cooking classes, The Young Gourmet, will walk away with more than a new meal to add to their recipe book. Students will gain confidence in the kitchen and the independence that comes with preparing their favorite foods. Instructor Abby Sheaffer knows a thing or two about gaining […]
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Riders traveling over the miles of trails that wind along the banks of the Fox River have come to see Pottawatomie Park as an oasis, a serene and scenic place they can stop for clean restrooms, tasty refreshments, and shelters from sudden storms. And at the park’s Bike Plaza, they also have a place where […]
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Immerse your child in nature this summer with a variety of camps at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center. Not only will they reap the benefits of being outside, they will become scientists, explorers, artists and ninja warriors through hands-on activities to keep them learning, amazed and engaged. There are one-week, half-day camps for children in kindergarten […]
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