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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It might be easier to mark one’s calendar with days when there’s not something going on at Otter Cove Aquatic Park. From weekly recurring activities such as the “Not So Lazy River Walk” aquatic workouts every Tuesday and Thursday to holiday-themed special events such as the ever-popular “Christmas in July” on Wednesday, July 25, there’s […]
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Put down that phone and pick up a paintbrush! Explore your artistic side while enjoying an evening of creativity and camaraderie during “Primrose Palette” nights in June. Held the first four Saturdays in June 2, 9, 16 & 23 from 7-9 PM, these two-hour sessions capitalize on the popular painting party trend while celebrating the […]
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Otter Cove Aquatic Park Goes Turbo-Charged for Summer Fun! Anyone seeking thrills and chills at the pool this summer need venture no further than the junction of Campton Hills and Peck Roads in western St. Charles. With new, fun-tastic attractions like the Racer Slide, Turbo Freefall Slide and the Sport Spot for water hoops and […]
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Sometimes it’s the little things in life that have the most impact. Take “The Sharing Wave” at the St. Charles Park District, for instance. This “pay it forward” program is a simple, easy way to help qualifying St. Charles families participate in Park District recreational and educational activities. A donation amount can be entered when […]
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Have a camper who’s not happy unless he or she is outdoors all day? The Full Day nature camps at Hickory Knolls Discovery Center offer a summer of outdoor adventures that combine fun in the sun with off-site field trips, afternoons at Otter Cove Aquatic Park and exploring the many natural wonders in the fields […]
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Ever have one of those days when it feels like you’ve hit the gym in the literal sense? Or that the tension from life’s everyday challenges seems to have taken up permanent lodging in your neck and shoulders? A massage therapy session could be just the thing to help make soreness and stress a thing […]
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Start Planning for School’s Out Summer Fun Now! In spring, a parent’s thoughts can turn to worries about summer and what to do when school’s not in session. Now’s the time to start making plans for summer camps at the St. Charles Park District. And with things like flexible registration, easy add-on of swim and […]
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STC Underground, the St. Charles Park District’s teen center, has been awarded a $5,000 grant by the Kane County Health Department as part of their Social Norms Marketing Campaign. The grant will be used to develop anti-tobacco use materials aimed at middle school students. “We are honored to have received this grant from the Kane […]
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Experience Miles and Miles of Smiles and Smiles Along St. Charles Park District’s Activity Trail System Want to go over the river and through the woods to grandmother’s house? Ditch the car and dig out the bike! With the St. Charles Park District’s vast and varied activity trail system, it’s easy, fun, and — doggone […]
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