No school doesn’t mean no fun for children with working parents as the St. Charles Park District offers field trips on Columbus Day and over Thanksgiving break. These “no school” field trips are for children ages 5-12 to provide an alternative activity outside Pottawatomie Community Center, where care is offered for those enrolled in Baker […]
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What do the following activities have in common: gazing at the stars, taking a hike and meeting animals on the farm? They are all ways to connect with your children in the great outdoors. As the St. Charles Park District celebrates the nationally recognized week, Take a Child Outside (TACO), from Sept. 21-29, families are […]
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Park District rentals accommodate all sizes, styles and occasions The date’s set, the guest list is written and your Pinterest board is exploding with party theme ideas. Now it’s time to find a venue for your upcoming event. Whether it’s a milestone birthday or anniversary, memorial, fundraiser or wedding, the St. Charles Park District has […]
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Beyond the fitness center, group classes, tennis courts, indoor pool and more in the Norris Recreation Center are programs and seminars to help you stay fit and informed – in mind and body. Through various health and wellness programs this fall, Norris can help you take the first step toward a healthier lifestyle or add […]
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New Class, Performance Company & Instructors Auditions for dance companies set for Aug. 27 Registration is now open for the St. Charles Dance Academy with new opportunities for learning and performance. The Dance Recital Program recently added a Lyrical/Contemporary class to develop interest in a genre that is performed at the Dance Company level. Also […]
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Teens can hang with friends or meet new ones at the STC Underground this fall while participating in new and free activities, both near and far. If your teen has the end-of-summer-blues, participating in the annual Super Soaker Battle and Make Your Own Pizza Party is sure to cheer them up. Teens should bring their […]
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Due to popular demand, the St. Charles Park District recently added several more Sunset Cruises aboard its paddlewheel riverboats. Make it a date night, a girls night or fun night with friends and family, witnessing the beautiful evening sky transform before your eyes aboard the Fox River Queen or St. Charles Belle II. With live […]
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Nature play area provides endless unstructured fun On one side of the Hickory Knolls Hideout, 2-year-old Michael Elia is venturing across a long tree trunk laying on the ground, carefully putting one foot in front of the other until he makes it to the end. He jumps down and exclaims, “I did it!” to his […]
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Take advantage of all Pottawatomie Park has to offer during Park Palooza, an end-of-summer, back-to-school bash held from 1-4pm on Sunday, August 18. “Park Palooza is a one-stop-shop for all your fun, summer activities,” said Jen Bruggeman, Assistant Superintendent of Recreation. “Bring your family, friends and neighbors for an opportunity to celebrate and make lasting […]
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ComEd and Openlands awarded the St. Charles Park District a $6,450 environmental grant through the annual ComEd Green Region Program to fund a restoration project at Otter Creek Bend Wetland Park. Located along Crane Road, between Bolcum Road and Silver Glen Road, this 71.9-acre park features a model, restored wetland with interpretive signage, gravel walking […]
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