See the best hiking trails in the area, led by Faculty Dave Gauvain. Campers will travel from Vianney to various locations for hiking and outdoor exploration. Transportation included.

Please note that any children 6 years old or younger, or unregistered attendees will not be able to participate or interact with the horses for their own safety. Supervision from a parent will be required at all times for all attendees, registered or not. This program will involve grooming, feeding, and interacting with horses. Like any animal, horses shed, drool, and get dirty so please wear clothes you are ok with getting dirty. All participants and attendees MUST wear close-toed shoes for their safety.

Would you like to give back to your community? Come and pick up trash to keep our St. Charles County parks looking beautiful! Not only is trash an eyesore, but it can hurt the environment and the animals that call our parks home. Join our Park Rangers this fall and help clean up the waterways in various parks. Dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes or boots; no flip flops or sandals. Trash is messy! Wear something that can get dirty. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended. This clean up will take place at Flatwoods Park, cleaning up the parking lots and along the Cuivre River. You may encounter uneven surfaces, mud, rocks, and various other tripping hazards.

These drop -off experiences are catered to children ages 5 to 10 and take place in local parks (especially Tower Grove Park and Forest Park) during school breaks. At least two adults will supervise and support outdoor play and nature exploration for small groups of up to 15. Older children (middle-schoolers/high schoolers) can act as counselors. Families will be required to sign a waiver for their child to participate. Children can arrive as early as 9:30am with advance notice. Free museums or other indoors spaces will be utilized for indoor respite in case of extreme weather.

These drop -off experiences are catered to children ages 5 to 10 and take place in local parks (especially Tower Grove Park and Forest Park) during school breaks. At least two adults will supervise and support outdoor play and nature exploration for small groups of up to 15. Older children (middle-schoolers/high schoolers) can act as counselors. Families will be required to sign a waiver for their child to participate. Children can arrive as early as 9:30am with advance notice. Free museums or other indoors spaces will be utilized for indoor respite in case of extreme weather.

Building on the legacy of past summers, this action-packed summer experience is designed to ignite curiosity, build friendships, and inspire campers as they explore the beauty of God’s creation.

Would you like to give back to your community? Come and pick up trash to keep our St. Charles County parks looking beautiful! Not only is trash an eyesore, but it can hurt the environment and the animals that call our parks home. Join our Park Rangers this fall and help clean up the waterways in various parks. Dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes or boots; no flip flops or sandals. Trash is messy! Wear something that can get dirty. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended. This clean up will take place at Broemmelsiek Park along the woodline from Shelter #2. You may encounter uneven surfaces, mud, rocks, and various other tripping hazards.

These drop -off experiences are catered to children ages 5 to 10 and take place in local parks (especially Tower Grove Park and Forest Park) during school breaks. At least two adults will supervise and support outdoor play and nature exploration for small groups of up to 15. Older children (middle-schoolers/high schoolers) can act as counselors. Families will be required to sign a waiver for their child to participate. Children can arrive as early as 9:30am with advance notice. Free museums or other indoors spaces will be utilized for indoor respite in case of extreme weather.

Building on the legacy of past summers, this action-packed summer experience is designed to ignite curiosity, build friendships, and inspire campers as they explore the beauty of God’s creation.

Would you like to give back to your community? Come and pick up trash to keep our St. Charles County parks looking beautiful! Not only is trash an eyesore, but it can hurt the environment and the animals that call our parks home. Join our Park Rangers this fall and help clean up the waterways in various parks. Dress for the weather. Bring a water bottle, sturdy shoes or boots; no flip flops or sandals. Trash is messy! Wear something that can get dirty. Long pants and insect repellent are recommended. This clean up will take place at Riverside Landing Park cleaning up along the banks of Dardenne Creek and the Mississippi River, weather permitting. You may encounter uneven surfaces, mud, rocks, and various other tripping hazards.

his 3 hour drop off program includes dinner and an evening of fun for ages 6 - 10. Spend your evening outside exploring creeks, playing games, and investigating our local habitats.

Join hundreds of volunteers to help restore the Peruque and Dry Branch creeks with St. Charles County Parks and the Greenway Network. These streams are important to the health of our community and support a variety of wildlife and land uses. This program is for ages 6 and up. Register as an individual, family or organization. All participants must also sign a waiver. Sign up by March 26 to guarantee a free T-shirt. The deadline to register for the event is April 3. Come early for The Tree Seminar from 8-9 a.m. and following the Mission: Clean Stream volunteers are invited to Progress Park for a light lunch. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation to sites. Dress for the weather. Bring gloves, water bottle and sturdy shoes or boots—no flip-flops or sandals. Trash is messy! Long pants and insect repellent are recommended. Be sure to sign a waiver prior to event. Participant under 18 must have waiver signed by parent prior.

This clean up will take place at Hideaway Harbor Park cleaning up along the banks of the Mississippi River, weather permitting. You may encounter uneven surfaces, mud, rocks, and various other tripping hazards.

Trade your land legs for fins of imagination and join us for a week where coral castles and sunken treasures await.

Calling all homeschool families! Elementary sessions require a parent or guardian to attend with their child. Learn about limnology – the study of freshwater! Conduct hands-on science by dipping into our vernal pools in search of macroinvertebrates. You’ll also play a fast-paced game all about our macro friends.