Outdoor activities groups near Batavia, IL

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Chicago NW Suburbs Vegan Group

Schaumburg, IL

👋🏼 Welcome! 👋🏼 The goal of this group is to build a community of vegans who meet up in the NW suburbs. Although event ideas are welcome, we'll mostly focus on the following: 1. Eat vegan food 🍜 --very few 100% vegan spots in the suburbs, so we'll go to vegan-friendly places 2. Be active 🏃🏼‍♀️ --e.g. casual hikes or jogs, but open to other activities 3. Play games 🎲 --e.g. in-person or virtual game nights

41 members · Public

Prairie Club of Chicagoland Activities Group

Lombard, IL

The Prairie Club of Chicago would like to invite members of the public to join us on some of our outdoor activities. The Prairie Club was founded in 1908. The Club began by organizing hikes into the country as a way for people to escape the crowded urban environment of Chicago and enjoy nature in and around the city. Outdoor activities and conservation have been core values for the Prairie Club since its inception. The Prairie Club played a prominent role in the establishment of the Cook County Forest Preserve system, the Indiana Dunes State Park, and the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. In addition to weekend hiking, we will offer opportunities for canoeing/kayaking, and bicycling events during the year.

1322 members · Public

Lemont Outdoors

Lemont, IL

Welcome the the Lemont Outdoors meetup. We're hoping this group helps you to see all that the Lemont area has to offer for mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, snow shoeing, x/c skiing, geocaching and general outdoors experiences… enjoy !

As our meetup evolves I'd like to have a variety of activities that range from Hard core Single track to Kayak lessons to Family Geocaching- if you have an idea, please feel free to post it.

Here's a link to my Garmin Connect account : KeithMTB for some ideas on possible events : http://connect.garmin.com/explore?owner=keithmtb#activityType=all&eventType=all&activitySummarySumDistance-unit=mile&activitySummarySumDuration-unit=hour&activitySummaryGainElevation-unit=foot&owner=keithmtb&bbMaxLat=41.908920474735154&bbMaxLong=-87.5390625&bbMinLat=41.65649719441145&bbMinLong=-88.36029052734375&sortField=relevance&currentPage=1

DISCLAIMER Group activities may have real risks of injury. By joining this group and events you hereby agree to assume all risks and liability related to or resulting from any group functions. You agree that neither you or any third party will hold the Organizer and Asst Organizers liable for any injury, loss, or damage to your own person or any members of your family, friends, children, pets, or property, arising directly or as a consequence from a group activity. You also agree that your participation of this event is based on an "at will"

655 members · Public

"Great Outdoors Group"

West Chicago, IL

Have you ever thought about what you would do if you become lost while on a day hike? How about if you injured yourself miles from civilization and were unable to move? Then, all too quickly dusk approaches and the realization that you will be spending the night in the wilderness begins to sets in. Being prepared for this type of situation and having a well-established plan could mean the difference between life and death. That is why at the “Great Outdoors and Survival”, our chief aim is to help people build their knowledge of wilderness survival skills. Upon learning these skills members will understand how to: become self-sufficient in the wilderness, formulate a concrete plan to getting rescued safely when lost or injured and build outdoor leadership/confidence skills.

The “Great Outdoors and Survival” strongly believe a subject must be mastered before it can be taught; therefore, our teaching methods have been developed through years of education, practice, experiences, and dedication of our instructors and we structure our lesson around a fundamental survival principle commonly known as the Rule’s of 3.

So what are the Rules of 3?

The rule’s of 3 are the guidelines that state you cannot survive more than:

-3 minutes without air

-3 Hours without shelter or proper clothing

-3 days without water

-3 weeks without food

Classes we host:

-Wilderness Survival Kits

-Shelter Building

-Wild Edible Plants

-Tracking

-Fire Starting

-Water Purification

-Land Navigation

And much much more…

1295 members · Private

Naperville Hiking, Biking and Outdoor Enthusiasts!

Naperville, IL

We have been leading hikes since Dec. 2007. Please come out and meet other local hiking, biking and outdoor enthusiasts. We are dedicated to hiking and biking excursions near and far, with a focus on leaving no trace of litter on our lands. We hope you will join us on our adventures! Let us know what you would like to see and do; We encourage you to share your ideas and/or suggestions with a hike leader or by contacting the Organizers (Janine and Lary). Let's get out there and have fun! We occasionally host a dog friendly event, but require dogs to be on a leash at all times during our meetups. Not all hikes and/or locations allow dogs. Event Organizers will determine and post a message on hikes where friendly canine companions are welcome to attend. If you wish to bring your dog, please contact the event organizer to ask first. The Event Organizers of the **Naperville Hiking, Biking and Outdoor Enthusiast**s do not profess to be professionals of any sort. Rather, we are just regular people willing to donate our time to bring people together to do an activity we were going to do on our own. We do this because a shared experience is more rewarding. Hiking, Biking and Paddling a small watercraft are inherently dangerous activities. This group, its organizers, assistant organizers, and event organizers will not be held responsible for any injuries or accidents that may occur carpooling to and from an event or for any injuries or accidents before, during, and after group events. If you sign up and join us on an event you are acknowledging that you freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages and agree to participate in the event/outing. In addition, if you bring a guest, you are acknowledging that you have made the guest aware of this Waiver of Liability and they will also freely and voluntarily assume all risks of injuries and damages and agree to participate in the event/outing.

6966 members · Private

Naperville Healthy Activities Meetup Group

Naperville, IL

I used to run a health activity group many years ago! I loved getting people together to do healthy activities when they normally wouldn’t do it by themselves! The older I get, I find it’s hard to find like minded people to get together to find healthy exercises and sports. I would love to add activities that allow people to choose what they would like to do and be able to take the step to do it. I would even like to see others get a chance to lead activities they would like to do as well! I look forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones as well!

935 members · Public

Aurora Outdoor Tennis Meetup Group

Aurora, IL

To play tennis outdoors and have fun. We play in and around Aurora

35 members · Public

S.A.L.T. (Singles Actively Loving And Serving God Together)

Naperville, IL

S.A.L.T. (Singles Actively Loving and Serving God Together)

seeks to bring Biblically-adherent Chicago-area Christian Singles together for the purpose of genuine fellowship as brothers and sisters in Christ. Our activities range from sporting events, concerts, Bible studies, plays, dinners, movies, hikes, etc. along with serving opportunities. Our S.A.L.T. meet-up group is unique because we not only seek to build strong community with each other, but we also seek to be salt and light to the singles around us who do not yet know the Lord. As such, we seek to honor God in all of our activities and interactions with each other and with guests who have been invited to our events in an effort to encourage one another, build new friendships, and reflect the love of our Heavenly Father to others.

If you're living a Christ-centered lifestyle and are looking to meet and build friendships with committed single Christians in the Chicago area, then you should definitely consider checking us out!

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S.A.L.T. is a private meetup group and membership approval is required before admittance. While we are not a dating group, if healthy dating relationships occur within S.A.L.T., it's expected that your actions remain honorable to the Lord.

As a meetup.com group, of utmost importance is the fostering of a safe and comfortable experience for all members, online and during events. S.A.L.T. leadership will not tolerate any comments or behaviors that are inappropriate, disrespectful and/or may that make other members uncomfortable. Such actions may lead to a dismissal from S.A.L.T. If conflict arises between either members or guests at a S.A.L.T. event (or online) it is expected that the matter first be dealt with honestly between the two individuals, as described in Matthew 18:15, before bringing the matter to S.A.L.T. leadership. Members of this group are expected to take responsibility for their own actions. As followers of Christ, we acknowledge that we are to be honorable in our interactions with one another.

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PRE-REQ1: You know and accepted Jesus Christ as Savior.

PRE-REQ2: Your martial status is single or legally divorced (not separated).

PRE-REQ3: You have a recent (and clear) photo of yourself on your profile.

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Please see the PAGES section to learn more about:

S.A.L.T. (Singles Actively Loving and Serving God Together)

460 members · Private

Elmhurst Courts plus (Indoors); College of DuPage (outdoors)

Glen Ellyn, IL

The Men's & Women's tennis team at COD offers tennis opportunities for adults and juniors. We have 6 lighted courts that are very popular during our USTA tournaments; camps; adult & jr classes; fundraisers; and college dual meets. Go Chaparrals!

During the winter we play INDOORS at Elmhurst Courts Plus (located at 186 S. West Ave., Elmhurst) when we have open court time...

Always best to contact me at: bowers@cod.edu for quick answers to questions/updates.

473 members · Public

Fox River Fun and Fitness

South Elgin, IL

Bring together people who enjoy fun outdoor fitness near the Fox River.

127 members · Public

West Suburban Millennials Fun Group

Naperville, IL

Come join one of the largest meetup groups in the Chicago suburbs!

This group is for millennials (people born in the 80s & 90s) who want to take advantage of the best the Western Chicago Suburbs has to offer. This is the perfect group for people who want to have a great time, but don't want to drive to the city to meet new friends. Feel free to suggest activities you are interested in!

If you are anxious about meeting new people, hang in there. It can take a while to feel comfortable around a new group of people. Also, you may want your first event to be in a setting that involves an activity you already enjoy. Although it's great to try new things, you might not want to make it your first meetup. There should hopefully be something for everyone! We look forward to meeting you!

One important request...if you RSVP to an event and cannot make it, the group asks for a courtesy text message, email, or status change on the event site with substantial notice. Some events require a certain number of people for us to receive special discounts. Your cancellation provides the opportunity for your organizers to modify reservations as needed. After 3 no shows with no attempted communication, you will not be able to participate in the group. Your consideration is much appreciated!

Thanks for joining!

Sara, Organizer

Have a LinkedIn account? Join our group! http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gi...

We're also on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/1172760049450106/?ref=share

List of cities where most of the activities will occur: Naperville, Plainfield, Aurora, Warrenville, Lisle, Woodridge, Bolingbrook, Glen Ellyn, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Oak Brook, Lombard, St. Charles, Batavia, and Geneva.

8175 members · Private

TGIF - This Group is Fun!

Naperville, IL

TGIF – This Group is Fun is for people looking to get out, have fun and make new friends. We have no age restrictions and the diversity of our members and leaders is what makes our group fun and interesting. Click “Join” if you want to meet new people, make new friends, and most importantly, have fun .......because every day is a Friday in TGIF! Our co-organizers Amy O. & Gregg K’s vision is to offer a wide variety of social events including, but not limited to, mixers, dinners, movie nights, athletics, trivia, and parties. We want to do weather appropriate healthy outdoor activities such as walks, kayaking, hikes, bike rides, snowshoeing and geocaching. The meetups are designed so people can get to know each other while having fun. Our leadership team is committed to providing unique, creative, inclusive, and quality events for our members. We are well organized and experienced at executing well attended events. We pride ourselves on putting together unique and quality events for our members. At our meetups, we will do our best to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable, by introducing new members to others so no one feels "left out". Most importantly, our experienced leaders are open to new ideas, thoughts, and suggestions to keep our meetups diverse and fun! As mentioned earlier, we have no age restrictions, but most of our leaders are in their 40's and 50's. This is an adult social group, so please check with the event organizer before bringing a minor child. Our group is only as successful as our members. This group is for you if you seek good company in a fun, respectful, drama free environment. We hope you will join us and look forward to welcoming you in our group and seeing you at a meetup very soon.

2984 members · Private

Naperville Tennis Age 50 and Above Meetup

Naperville, IL

We're back for another season! This group is for beginner to intermediate tennis players 50 and over. I started this group to meet others that enjoy playing tennis outdoors for fun and recreation. We will meet to play doubles on Saturday mornings. There will be a $10 one time annual fee payable at the first session you attend. The fee will cover the meetup costs and new tennis balls each session.

120 members · Public

Life Is Good Today :)

Naperville, IL

This is a group for those in their primarily in their 30s - 50s. We will enjoy outdoor summer music festivals, dining out, volunteering, happy hours, game nights, movies, bowling, hiking, walk-a-thons, vacations. The options and fun are endless!

841 members · Private

St. Charles Singles Club

Carol Stream, IL

St. Charles Singles Club was formed in 1977 for singles over 40 who like to dance, take dance lessons, meet for breakfast or dinner at different restaurants, go to live plays, play cards - pinochle and other card games, board games, go on picnics, pool tables, and socialize with other singles. At one time the club consisted of over700 members. After 12 years at Villa Olivia in Bartlett, IL we moved - NEW PLACE, NEW DAY and NEW TIME. Our dances are held at the American Legion Post 76, 570 S. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL. OUR FIRST DANCE IN CAROL STEAM WAS JULY 13, 2023. Dance are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. $4 dance lessons are 5:30 to 6:30 PM - NO PARTNER NEEDED as you dance with everyone taking the lesson including the instructors. DJ Fast Freddy music from 6:30 to 10:00 PM. Members $7.00 and non-members $12. Dressy casual. Bar available, coffee and pop $1. You can bring food to share. NO POPCORN ALLOWED. **No sign up required for breakfasts or dances.** Sign ups required on some activities to reserve your spot. You do not have to be a member to join us for breakfast or some activities. When a 5th Thursday occurs, we hire various local LIVE BANDS. Members $10.00, and non-members $15.00. Become a member and save $ on the dances and some activities. When Covid hit, everything stopped. We are once again regaining members. As of September 2023 our membership was 257 plus over 600 from Meetup.com. In the past, our attendance at our regular dances was over 100 and attendance at our live band dances is between 150 and 200. Our activities have been: breakfasts, Road Rally, foreign flavor dinners, dance lessons, candlelight bowl, Bocco ball, picnic, card and game night activities at Pottawatomie Park, fish boil and a Christmas Dinner Dance, historic house walks, free concerts in Carol Stream park, plays at the Paramount, the Palms and Steel Beam Theatres, we had theme dances like the Super Bowl Shuffle, went to a Cougar Baseball Game, played Mini Golf, saw a Puppet Show and a Car Show. We went to the Arlington Race Track “Chicago Blackhawks Day”, a Hot Air Balloon fair, Winter Snow Sculpting Competition in Wisconsin and an Air show. We (52 of us) did a Mob Flash Dance at Spring Hill Mall in West Dundee and we learned to dance like a mummy to Michael Jackson’s – Thriller. Membership Dues is $20 a year. Forms are on our web site. Mail your filled out form and check to: St. Charles Singles Club, P. O. Box 54, St. Charles, IL 60174-0054 or give to the Host at one of our activities. We have a Website (www.stcharlessinglesclubltd.com). In both places you can find our calendar of events for the next two months, along with many photos and interesting tidbits about our club. Please contact us at 630-665-0763 if you have a question about our club activities. Some activities are held at Pottawatomie Park in St. Charles. Park Membership is required: $15 for St. Charles residents; $23 for other cities. Total number of people on Meetup does not reflect total number of people attending an event. St. Charles Singles Club Members cannot sign up on Meetup unless they are a member of Meetup. Meetup is like a newspaper where we advertise our club activities. If you want to Host an activity or have any ideas of what you think club members would enjoy, please give us a call. Thanks for checking us out!! Hope to see you soon! Elaine Pihera President 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 & 2019 630-665-0763

893 members · Public

Hiking Feet, Trail Feet

Saint Charles, IL

**About** This is a group created for people who love to hit the trails on weekends. If you are looking to enjoy the outdoors, practice your hobbies and socialize with like-minded group, you are most welcome to join us! We seriously want to enjoy those trails!! We are a fun group of all ages and abilities, and we just want to keep fit and have fun out there. **Activities** Depending on the season, we schedule short hikes, long hikes, easy hikes, and moderately challenging hikes. Hikes will be mostly around 5-10 miles in and around North, West, and South suburbs. We occasionally schedule day hikes located in Indiana, Iowa, and Wisconsin, including weekend camping, and road trips. We strive to accurately describe the hike and trail condition, but certain things are beyond our control, such as sudden weather changes, downed trees, ponding, mud, bugs, ticks, or any inconveniences real or imagined. These activities are free, and voluntary and it is expected that attendees will have checked the weather before leaving, be on time, come prepared, and be responsible for their own safety. **Attendance** The events organized are limited to a small group of people and sometimes, events have a waitlist. We therefore expect a bit of courtesy for people to sign up only if they can attend and to manage their RSVP at least two days before the scheduled event. **Weather** Weather is always a major factor to consider in organizing events. We do scheduled hikes in all Seasons but limit the mileage in the Summer to 5miles or less when temperature is too uncomfortable, or schedule it later in the afternoon when the sun is not too harsh. Hikes may also be canceled due to rain but not if it is only a drizzle. **On the trail** It has been our experience that some people walk faster than the rest of the group. That is not a problem, just please let the event host know you are going ahead and not stopping to check a tree, look at animals or take photos. Maybe we'll see you in the parking lot afterwards.

675 members · Private

Friendship Fun and Laughs - Ladies only - 40+

Aurora, IL

This group was created to bring together WOMEN ONLY of a similar age group (single, married, divorced, working, retired, kids, no kids, doesn't matter) who are interested in building solid, real friendships. Let's disconnect from the stresses of life and have some fun and laughs. The group's activities include things like eating out, trivia/bingo nights, paint-n-sip/crafting parties, playing cards/board games (at an establishment or someone's home), backyard BBQ's (someone's home), spa days, farmers markets, and various other fun things we find to do throughout the year. This is not a group for bar-hopping or dating. Our activities are varied but are tailored to the majority who attend the events. Looking forward to meeting more AMAZING women! Please request to join ONLY if you are serious about attending our events. Most events occur in the following cities: Aurora, N. Aurora, Geneva, St. Charles, Warrenville, Oswego, Yorkville, Elgin, S. Elgin, Lisle, Wheaton, Naperville, Sugar Grove. \*\*There will be a $10.00 annual fee charged for all members. This fee will help offset the subscription costs, and any additional funds will be used at various events. There will be a 30 day trial period before you will be charged.\*\*

70 members · Private

Smarty Pants meetups

Batavia, IL

Smarty Pants Cafe is a place where science talks meet cappuccino on a couch. It's a spot where science is both the experience and theme. Watching the science channel or a Space X launch while having an espresso is a fun and exciting group activity. Science-based talks and meet-ups will have a permanent home at our cafe. It will be where on a given day people can come to listen to a talk on topics that range from the Higgs-Boson to the latest advancements in cancer research or the next revolution in material science.

203 members · Public

Naperville Wellness Meetup Group

Naperville, IL

Welcome to the Naperville Wellness Meetup Group! This group promotes health and wellness through education, socializing with other health-conscious individuals, and group activities. This group is for those who want to make lifestyle changes or those who are already committed to healthy living. The group will host speaking events with health professionals, group talks, social events, and activities. We believe exercise, diet, relaxation, and social connection are the keys to good health. The group is organized by a Licensed Acupuncturist and Naturopathic Doctor.

https://acuwellnaperville.com/about-us/

176 members · Public

Figure Photography Meetup Group

Batavia, IL

This group is dedicated to celebrating the beauty of the human form through the medium of photography. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to participate to learn new techniques, and share their knowledge and skills with fellow photo enthusiasts. Male and female models of all ethnicities, ages, and experience levels are invited to participate in our shooting events. We hope to schedule at least one shooting event each month, with each shoot being theme based. Future themed shoots we would like to schedule include a Christmas and Valentine Boudoir theme, Low Key, High Key, Colored Gels, Gobo Projections, Sheer Fabrics, Bodyscape, and Painting with Light. Possible future themes might include Body Paint and or Florescent Body Paint, Outdoor Grassy Field, and River Water. Suggestions for more themed shoots are always welcome.

84 members · Public

We Phrends

Naperville, IL

This is a private group of friends that actively participate in another endeavor and have known each other more than a year. Membership is by verbal, in person, invitation only.

9 members · Private