St. Charles Park District News - November 2015
Grades 3-6
Sunday, November 15
12pm
RES/NR $8 per person
PCC
Code 29992
 
Compete in the ultimate Thanksgiving athletic competition. Run the Drumstick Dash, shoot freethrows in the Turkey Shoot-out, and compete to win the Gravy Games grand prize - a Thanksgiving turkey!

Ages 18+
Sunday, November 22
11am-4pm
RES/NR $17 per player
PCC
Code 30091

The Thanksgiving Tournament is a fun, round robin scramble. Register as an individual. All skills levels welcome. Lunch provided. Sign up now!

Registration is per person. Indicate your partner at the time of registration. No partner? We will do our best to pair players together based on registration. No guarantee paired partners will be at the same playing level.

Ages 5+
RES $20/NR $30 per deer entry
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center
Code 30569

Gather your friends, family, troop or group to compete in Hickory Knolls' deer decorating contest! This year's fun theme is 'Favorite Christmas Songs'. Deer are the property of the St. Charles Park District. Official rules are available at stcnature.org.

Deer Pick Up - Beginning Sunday, November 1
Displays Ready - Saturday, December 5 by 3pm

Winners Announced at Woodland Santa's Holiday Workshop on Sunday, December 6
 
NEW! Getting Family Pictures Right
All Ages 

Thursday, Nov 19 / 7-9pm
Code 30121
Thursday, Dec 10 / 7-9pm 
Code 30122

RES $18/NR $27
PCC

Whether we're using a cell phone or a 'bigger' camera, most of us take a lot of family pictures. Learn how to get better pictures by using professional composition techniques, avoiding dark shots, making images sharper, and eliminating the dreaded 'redeye.' You'll even learn more about sharing your pictures on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

REGISTER HERE 
No School Day Trips 
Looking for something to do on your next 'No-School Day'? Join us for an all-day adventure  
to a local hot spot! Trips depart from and return to Pottawatomie Community Center.
 
Museum of Science and Industry
Ages 5-12
M   Nov 23  /  9am-5pm
RES $60/NR $90
Code 29878

Spark your imagination and indulge your curiosity in the Museum's engaging exhibits. From the beloved U505 submarine to the latest temporary exhibit, you'll be exposed to bold science and interactive learning experiences in an eye-opening, awe-inspiring environment. Fee includes transportation, supervision and admission. Chicago.
 

Milwaukee Discovery World
Ages 5-12
Tu   Nov 24  /  8am-5pm
RES $65/NR $97.50
Code 29880

Discovery World is a 120,000-square foot facility featuring interactive science, technology and freshwater exhibits, learning labs, theaters, television and audio studios, and fresh and saltwater aquariums. Transportation, supervision and admission to Discovery World included. Bring a sack lunch. Milwaukee, WI


NEW! Luigi's Pizza and Color Me Mine
Ages 5-12
W   Nov 25  /  9am-5pm
RES $58/NR $87
Code 29881

Pizza and painting is what's in store for this trip. We will head to Luigi's pizza in Aurora where participants will make their own pizza and play a round of laser tag. After lunch, the trip will head over to Color Me Mine where everyone can design their own masterpiece. Fee includes: transportation, lunch, laser tag, adult supervision and artwork. Aurora/Geneva
 

Solider Field Tour & Lunch
Ages 5-12
M   Dec 21  /  9am-5pm
RES $45/$67.50
Code 29882

Soldier Field is home of the Chicago Bears. Take a behind the scene tour of the player's locker rooms, media rooms and more. Learn the history behind Solider Field. After the tour, participants will head out for lunch. Fee includes: transportation, lunch, tour, adult supervision. Chicago.
REGISTER HERE

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Before & After Trip Care is available for ages 5-12. Drop off at 7:30am & afternoon pick up until 6pm. For more information, call 630-513-6200.
RES $15/NR $22.50
REGISTER HERE 
North Climbing Wall
Ages 5-12
Tu   Dec 22  /  10am-3pm
RES $45/NR $67.50
Code 29883

Experience the wonders of climbing at this indoor, multi-level bouldering cave. This is the place for new-comers to learn and experienced climbers to progress. Challenge yourself physically and mentally to make it to the top. One hour of climbing, transportation and supervision included. Bring a sack lunch. Crystal Lake.
 

Brunswick Zone - XL
Ages 5-12
W   Dec 23  /  10am-3pm
RES $45/NR $67.50
Code 29884

Bowling! Laser Tag! Gaming! This trip has it all! Bring a sack lunch in a disposable container. Extra money may be needed for arcade games. Algonquin.
 

NEW! Gameworks
Ages 5-12
M   Dec 28  /  9am-5pm
RES $55/NR $82.50
Code 29885

On this trip participants will receive a 3 hour game card to explore 200 arcade games Gameworks has to offer, from Skee ball to all different racing games. Bring a sack lunch. Fee includes: transportation, adult supervision and 3 hour game card. Schaumburg.
 

Enchanted Castle
Ages 5-12
Tu   Dec 29  /  11am-4pm
RES $45/$67.50
Code 29886

Visit one of Chicagoland's favorite entertainment centers for arcade games, laser tag, indoor minigolf and more. Fee includes pizza lunch, admission, 20 game tokens, transportation and supervision. Bring extra money for extra game tokens. Lombard.
 

Rinkside Sports
Ages 5-12
W   Dec 30  /  9am-5pm
RES $58/NR $87
Code 29887

This trip has it all - ice skating, arcade games and laser tag! Fee includes adult supervision, pizza lunch, ice skate rental, 40 game tokens and transportation. Bring money for extra game tokens. Gurnee.


As part of the District's ongoing partnership with Onesti Entertainment,
we invite you to purchase tickets to Veggie Tales LIVE!

Veggie Tales LIVE!
Monday, November 9 at 7pm
 
Join Bob and Larry and their Veggie friends  
in a LIVE performance that teaches that even with the  
littlest bit of faith, little kids do BIG things!
Perfect for ages 3-8!
 
Tickets  available at OSHOWS.COM or 630-962-7000
PCC - Pottawatomie Community Center, 8 North Avenue / 630-513-6200
BCC - Baker Community Center, 101 S. 2nd Street / 630-584-1055
Hickory Knolls Discovery Center - 3795 Campton Hills Road / 630-513-4399
Primrose Farm - 5N726 Crane Road / 630-513-4370

RES=Resident / NR=Nonresident