SPORTS

Learn something new or practice a skill

Braves Football and Cheerleading (Granite City)

Teach the fundamentals of Football and Cheerleading to youth. Fundamentals include sportsmanship, fair play, loyalty, honesty, courage, and resiliency.

Elks Soccer (Granite City)

Elks Soccer has each player, parent, coach and volunteer play a role in something bigger and greater than just the individual. The Elks organization takes pride in remaining an affordable option for families.

Granite City Ice Rink (Granite City)

Granite City Ice Rink is located in Wilson Park and is a host for the MVCHA Granite City Warriors Hockey Team, Twin Bridges Lightning, and many other hockey clubs.

Southern Illinois Revolution Soccer Club (Various)

Southern Illinois Revolution Soccer Club focuses on enjoyment of playing soccer, hard work, and a fun environment for competition and creativity.

Tribe Baseball and Softball (Granite City)

Tribe Baseball and Softball is dedicated to teaching boys & girls at an advanced level. Tries to provide a high level of development, competition, and preparation for athletes in their journey towards middle school and high school.

Play and Run

Burn off energy and have fun

Granite City Ice Rink (Granite City)

Granite City Ice Rink is located in Wilson Park and is a host for the MVCHA Granite City Warriors Hockey Team, Twin Bridges Lightning, and many other hockey clubs.

Happy Trails Farm (Granite City)

A small homestead style family Farm. 1108 Old Rock Road, Granite City, IL

Old Six Mile Historical Society (Granite City)

We house many donated historical items, viewable on tours of the Museum (the oldest house in Granite City, IL.) We host a Community Garden & various Events. We are 100% volunteer run & donation operated.618-975-1836

That Fun Place (Granite City)

A play space for children and adults to enjoy spending time together. Come build, create, discover, explore, play, and learn. Targeted towards preschool and early elementary age with some puzzles and toys for older siblings. Hours: Vary. See website. Price: $5 entry $3 for siblings.

4H Clubs

Students help the community, discover careers, and learn job skills.

G C Novas & G C Novas Cloverbuds (Granite City)

2nd Monday in Granite City at 6:30 p.m.

Local Homeschool Resources

Families and community organizations working together to help children grow.

Family of Christian Home Educators (Metro East)

(FOCHE) A Christian, family-oriented homeschool group whose membership can be found in St. Clair County, Macoupin County, as well as Madison County. We meet every month to encourage, answer questions, and support all homeschoolers. Various activities are held for children throughout the year, although our emphasis is more on family activities. Contact: Renee Horvath Phone: (618) 973-6194 Email: foche@foche.us

STING (Greater STL)

STING (Secular. Togetherness. Inclusive. Nurturing. Genuine.) is a secular (non-religious) all inclusive homeschool group for teens (12-17) to get together, make friends and enjoy field trips and hang outs. We accept people of all beliefs and faiths with the understanding that we are respectful of each individual. Send Email

Wild and Free Metro East (Metro East)

Meets on Tuesdays in Madison County. Aims to get kids exploring, connecting with, and loving nature while building community and friendship. Also hopes to share resources to better support each other. Feel free to stay afterward to do nature journaling together or identify treasures!

Wild and Free with Asher T (Madison County)

Meets on Fridays in Madison County. Created to get like minded, nature loving parents and children together to support each other and learn together. Parents chat while kids make friends and learn through play together. Runs year round.