Finding fun and instructive out-of-school activities for kids is a problem for many parents – but not in Batavia, IL. This family-friendly community lines up a host of activities and programs all year round to keep tots, tweens, and teens happy and busy while they learn new things.
Here are some of these activities:
Sports Camps
Get your kids into sports with Batavia’s sports camps. There’s a wide variety of after-school programs all year round, including:
Covering various sports and disciplines, including soccer, baseball, football, hockey, golf, and more, this program groups kids by age for better skill development. It’s open to everyone from 2 years old to high school, who are coached by highly-trained and nationally-certified instructors.
Kids First runs sports and physical activity programs for children age 3 to 14 in more than 50 park districts throughout the Chicago metropolitan area, including Batavia. The program aims to train kids in various sports while teaching them the fundamentals of sportsmanship, competitiveness, and body safety. There are two age classification options: STEPS, for 3- to 5-year-olds, and Higher Standards, for 6 to 14-year-olds.
For more options and information on sports programs for the youth, call the Batavia Park District at 630-406-5282 or visit this page.
Nature Camps
The Batavia Park District, in partnership with Red Oak Nature Center, offers a wide variety of summer camps for children two years old and above. But it’s not only in the summer that you can get your kids to appreciate the outdoors. The park district lines up several nature programs and activities throughout the year, including campfires, family game nights, and river cleanups. Check out this page regularly to learn about ongoing and upcoming events.
Red Oak Nature Center also features year-round events for kids, including:
- Outdoor Education for schools
- Scout Group outings
- Nature Play Preschool
Batavia Public Library Activities
Founded in 1868, the Batavia Public Library is one of the oldest public libraries in Fox River Valley. In addition to housing thousands of books and other resources, the library also holds numerous events, as well as year-round activities, including:
- Storytimes
Storytimes at the library take place almost daily, except Sundays. There are storytimes for babies, toddlers, and families. See the library’s Kids Events calendar for schedules.
Your teenager will find plenty of things to keep them occupied after school with a host of fun and learning activities at the library. These include escape games, crafts, free movies, game nights, and more. Check out the Teen Events calendar for details. For those preparing to enter college, there’s a series ACT/SAT practice tests to help them get ready for the real thing.
Kids Club and Klub Fun
Kids Club provides before- and after-school care for kids from Kindergarten to the 5th grade attending Batavia School District 101. It’s held at participating schools, including Grace McWayne, H.C. Storm, Hoover-Wood, and Louise White. The program features recreational activities that also enrich kids’ learning experiences, such as sports, arts and crafts, science activities, and homework tutoring.
Klub Fun is a program offering recreational activities for kids on off-school days. Activities include field trips, arts and crafts, special events, gym time, and more.
There are more programs for kids available to residents in the city, making it a truly wonderful community for families. Looking at homes for sale in Batavia, IL? Miscella Real Estate can guide you. Call them at (630) 232-1570 or email info(at)miscella(dotted)com. You can also leave a message here.
