STCU Field Day
The STCU hosted its first annual field day on Monday, August 16 at Mt. St. Mary's Park and it was a great day! The event was free to anyone who signed up and we enjoyed a bbq and some field games like capture the flag and kick ball! Below is a video from the day.
STCU-TAG
The STCU-TAG (Teen Advisory Group) participated in their first community service event this year, passing out maps and evaluations at the St. Charles Park Districts Big Truck Show. The teens had a lot of fun and did a great job! Check out the video of the group at work below!
3rd Annual Skate Park Bash
The STCU hosted it's 3rd Annual Skate Park Bash, with a skate competition judged by Circus Skate Park and three great local bands performing after the competition. With over 20 skaters in the contest, the judges had a rough time determining the winners of the two age brackets! In our 13 and under category, CJ Kelly took home the victory and for the 14 and over Cody Latino was the victor!
Below are some photos from the day.
STCU Ping Pong Tournament
Today, May 1st we crowned the Ping Pong Champion of the STCU, Michael Gongaware! After 6 fierce competitors took him on, he secured victory playing Braham Thomas, a TAG member, in the championship game. Everyone played well and enjoyed pizza and prizes!
See photos below.
STCU Video Game Tournament
On Friday, April 23 the Teen Center held it's first Video Game Tournament to crown the STCU Video Game Champion!! After stiff completion between 12 of our strongest gamers, Clayton Stilin pulled out the victory to become the STCU Video Game Champ. We will be holding more tournaments in the future to give others the chance to compete for the title! Participants enjoyed pizza and pop as they battled it out in Mario Cart, Super Smash Brothers Brawl, Forza Motor Sport, and Tekken.
Below are some photos from the night.
Community Wide Garage Sale
The Community Wide Garage Sale had it's biggest year ever in 2010 with 125 homes participating in the event to help support the STC Underground! So far the weather has been great and the city is buzzing with garage sales and shoppers from all over!
Below are some photos from a few of the Friday sales we visited.
STCU-TAG Social
The STCU-TAG celebrated it's first successful year as a group representing and supporting the STC Underground and the youth community of St. Charles on Monday, March 1st. The group participated in several community events this school year as well as had a great fundraising year with events including the Primrose Farm Frolic Bake Sale and the Holiday Fundraising Campaign. For more information on the STCU-TAG, visit the TAG page.
Below are some photos of the TAG social, we enjoyed bowling and ice cream sundaes!
STCU On Facebook
The STCU is now on Facebook. Become a fan today and check out our latest pictures, videos, events and a whole lot more. Add your own pics that you have taken at the teen center and make sure you comment on all the crazy pictures and videos. Check out the page by clicking here.
STCU Winter Lock-In
The lock-in was a blast. 20 teens spent the night and participated in a crazy relay, competed in a ton of tounaments and ate like kings. Check out pictures and videos on our facebook page, along with a slideshow below.
Photos below of the last lock-in.
Saturday Night Jammin'
The Robots rocked the house on Saturday March 6th. They played a great set. To find pictures and videos of the event, visit our facebook page.
STCU-TAG
The STCU-TAG (STC Underground Teen Advisory Group) had a successful year having raised over $200 in fundraising efforts! The TAG members decided to use this money to purchase Christmas gifts for the Teen Center. Check out the photos below of the Teen Center members opening gifts! See the TAG page for more information on the group and what they're up to!
Saturday Night Jammin'
On Saturday, August 28 we started the Saturday Night Jammin' Series for the 2009/10 school year at the Underground. We kicked off the year with "Rocket Boots" and "Write What You Know". If you are in a band or know a band that might like to play at the Underground, check out the concerts page for more info!
Below are some photos from the night.
Mt. St. Mary's Skate Park Bash
The June 20th skate bash was a huge success with 20 great competitors competing for prizes from Yeah Board Shop in Bartlett, Il. Steve Davenport, owner of Yeah Board Shop ran the competition with his skate team judging the competitors' tricks. Following the competition, "Pheedback" and "Rocket Boots", two local teen bands preformed inside the skate park for the crowd, it was a great day in the park!
See photos below!