The programs listed below are independent, not-for-profit organizations, run by community volunteers. The St. Charles Park District assists a variety of groups in providing recreational opportunities for people of all ages. We do this by maintaining indoor and outdoor facilities and providing additional support to these organizations.
Campton
United Soccer
630-377-9292
A professionally coached traveling soccer club that promotes
fun through individual and team development. The program includes
a comprehensive outdoor and indoor training for year-round competition.
Programs and teams are available for boys and girls, ages 4-18.
Tryouts available year- round.
Fox
Valley Mixers Square Dance Club
630-584-1194
Dance with us! Square Dancing has been called “friendship set to music.” Meet at the Baker Community Center, 101 S. Second St. (Rt 31) on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays each month. Rounds are at 8pm. Squares are from 8:30-10:30pm. Singles & couples welcome. Lessons begin each September at the same location from 7:15-9:15pm.
Fox Valley Rugby Club
630-377-3103
The purpose of this Club is to coach campers on the basic skills
of the sport of Rugby with an emphasis on ball handling and
kicking skills, positional play and running. Campers will build
on their experiences and appropriate skills and tactics will
be introduced. Head Instructor Colin Phillips is the Development
Officer of the Scottish Rugby Union. For more information, contact Chuck Riley
at 630-377-3103 or Jay Crawford at 630-584-4365.
St.
Charles Boys' Baseball Association
630-584-9442
This program provides boys, ages 6-17, the opportunity to
enjoy, participate, and develop baseball skills at all levels.
Registration begins in December. Season runs the end of May-July.
Traveling team tryouts are held in the Fall.
St. Charles Boys Lacrosse Club
The goal of the club is to provide a strong fundamental base for the skills needed to excel in the sport of lacrosse. The lacrosse club is open to students from St. Charles East and St. Charles North High Schools. The club fields a varsity, junior varsity and freshman team and competes against other Illinois club and high school teams. The season runs from late February through early June with registration in early January.
St.
Charles Canoe Club
630-584-6931
The Club’s emphasis is on recreational canoeing and racing. Everyone
is welcome! Ages 12+ can participate in paddling activity along the
Fox River. Members meet monthly at the boat dock by the
St. Charles Police Department. After canoeing, members go to a pizza place for dinner. Off-season meetings are held at Baker Community Center. The annual canoe race is held the first weekend in May.
St. Charles Celtics Soccer Club
847-530-5681
The St. Charles Celtics Soccer Club, part of the Celtics Sports Foundation, is committed to creating an atmosphere in which soccer players, supporters, spectators, enthusiasts and admirers of all ages and skill levels can enjoy the game. We provide the opportunity for League Play as well as pick-up games in both indoor and outdoor environments. The indoor games are played at the Sportsplex in St. Charles and our outdoor field at Campton Hills Park. The majority of our members play in the Adult Over-30 leagues, but our organization is growing. We are now able to provide a place to enjoy soccer for a variety of age groups.
St.
Charles Chess Club
847-818-8913
The club meets every Thursday (except holidays) in Baker Community Center at 7 p.m. for off-hand or speed-chess games. Serious non-rated ladder play games start at 8 p.m. Players consist of beginners to experts, but currently no masters. For more information, contact Jeff Wiewel at 847- 818-8913.
St.
Charles Girls' & Women's Softball Association
This association is made up of an in-house league, Comets Traveling Fastpitch and women’s softball. In-house: This is a program for girls completing Kindergarten through 8th Grade. The season starts in June and ends by August 1. For information, contact Vicky Nichols at (630) 485-1875. Comets Traveling Fastpitch: This is a program for girls ages 8-17. For information, contact Karen Credille at (630) 513-5116 or go to: www.stcharlescomets.info. Women’s league: This league is for women 18 and older. The season starts May 1 and concludes August 1. For information, contact Helen Biddle at (630) 365-6729.
Strikers
Fox Valley Soccer Club
630-879-1201
This program promotes the game of soccer through the development
of the individual player and team by providing professional
and competent skill training in order to maximize the opportunities
of the player, the team, and the organization. Approximately
600 youth players, ages 8-18, play on 40 teams. Open tryouts
are held each season. Club teams have won three Illinois State
Cup Championships as well as numerous local tournament championships.
Tri-City
Youth Football
630-531-4081
The mission of the Foundation is to provide a safe, protected environment for our youth to learn and enjoy participating in the sport of both flag and tackle football and cheer leading, understanding and appreciating the sportsmanship and the team spirit it will instill in them. Season starts at the end of July and runs through the middle of November. Registration is held at the end of January and Mid-February. Cost ranges from $250-$325. Additional fund-raising fees are required. This program is for children in grades 1-8.
Tri-Cities
Soccer
630-377-1101
The Association's goal is to teach the basic skills involved
and the actual game of soccer in a positive atmosphere of good
sportsmanship and allow participants to have fun and learn teamwork.
Competition is a natural part of any sport, but it is not the
primary object. Fall session begins the 1st Sat. of Sept. Spring
session begins the 1st Sat. of April. Sessions run nine consecutive
weeks. Players are assigned to a division based upon birthdate
(Under 6-Under 19). Headquarters is located at Campton Hills
Park. Hours are Mon.-Fri. from 9am-1pm.
Forest
Preserve District of Kane County Tekakwitha Woods Forest Preserve
Shoemaker Nature Center
847-741-8350
Norris Recreation Center Swim Team
630-377-1405
Valley Golden Agers
630-584-1055
Held at Baker Community Center, the Valley Golden Agers
meet monthly on the first Friday of the month from 1-3 p.m.
Meetings include games of your choice, bingo, auctions and trips.
101 South
Second St.