The St. Charles Parks and Recreation Foundation provides scholarships to St. Charles City residents needing financial assistance for recreational programs. To learn more about this scholarship program, please review the flyer below:

St. Charles Parks and Recreation Scholarship Program information. Scholarship funds are provided through fundraising activities of the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Foundation and help City Residents who cannot financially afford recreational programs, Summer Fun Day Camp, trips, or aquatic season passes. Funding: Up to $250 per household is available for qualifying applicants. Funds are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship funds are non-refundable and cannot be carried over to the next scholarship period. Eligibility and required documents: Only St. Charles City Residents qualify. Applicants must bring the required documents to the St. Charles Parks and Recreation Department Administration Office when registering for a program or purchasing an aquatic season pass. Applicants must provide ONE of the following: a Medicaid card OR an official letter from the child’s school stating that the child receives lunch assistance. Applicants must also provide BOTH: a driver’s license with a current address AND either a current utility bill with a current address or an apartment lease with a current address. Programs and trips: The household is responsible for 50% of the cost. Payment is due at registration along with the required documents. Summer Fun Day Camp: The household is responsible for 50% of the cost for each week. Payment is due at registration along with the required documents. Aquatic season passes: The household is responsible for 50% of the cost. Payment is due at the time of purchase along with the required documents. Funding for aquatic season passes is limited and may sell out quickly. Aquatic Scholarship Funds become available May 1, 2026.