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JUNE Special Events June Events in Your Charleston County Parks! Read this online: www.ccprc.com/NewsReleases Public Contact or to Register: 843-795-4386 / www.CharlestonCountyParks.com JUNE Special Events Starlight Yoga Folly Beach County Park Thursday, June 3, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. The moon and stars enhance this flowing yoga class while sand serves as the classroom floor and crashing waves as the soundtrack. Participants will receive a special glow in the dark prize. Open to all fitness levels. Rain date: Thursday, June 10. Fee: $8 Ages: 12 and up 10200 Johns Island County Park Concert Series: Mystic Vibrations Johns Island County Park at Show Area Saturday, June 5, 6 – 9:30 p.m. Charleston County Parks is hosting a reggae music night concert at Johns Island County Park. 10x10 squares will be available on a first come, first served basis upon arrival. No more than four guests are allotted per square. You are encouraged to bring your own tables and chairs to set up in your square. Please be prepared to carry all items to your square from your parking spot. Enjoy music by the reggae band Mystic Vibrations. Food vendors will be on-site and alcohol will be available for purchase. No outside food, alcohol, or coolers permitted. Gates open at 6 p.m. and music is from 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Visit our website at www.charlestoncountyparks.com or call (843) 795-4386 for more information. Fee: $60 per square for 4 people Ages: any Johns Island Concert Series Inclusive Swim Night Palmetto Islands County Park Saturday, June 5, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m. People with disabilities and their families are invited to an unforgettable night at your waterpark! Enjoy the spray play, race down the slides, and take a dip in the pool. Fee: $4 ages 3 and up Ages: any 10497 Virtual Inclusive Dance Party Online with the Charleston County Parks – Virtual Program Saturday, June 12, 6 – 7 p.m. Social distancing? So are we! And since you can't come to the party, we're bringing the party to you! Dress up in your favorite summer or luau inspired apparel or accessories. Join us for a Virtual Inclusive Dance Party where everyone is invited for fun, friends, and great music via Zoom. On your computer? Make sure you have a webcam! On your smart phone? Just download the Zoom app! Bring your best dance moves and enjoy the beats. Event is free but pre-registration is required. Fee: Free Ages: Any 9966 Summer Solstice Yoga Fest James Island County Park Thursday, June 17, 6 – 8 p.m. The Summer Solstice is a time to reconnect with each other and nature as the sun rises to the highest point in the sky. Join us to celebrate summer and community in this flowing yoga class, open to all levels and abilities. Guests will enjoy beer, wine, shaved ice for kids, and live music by reggae sensation, Mystic Vibrations. Want dinner? We’ve got you covered. Bohemian Bull will be selling wraps on-site for an additional charge. Admission includes yoga class, T-shirt, adult beverages, and shaved ice. Live music begins at 6pm, and yoga begins at 6:30pm. A kid’s yoga class will be offered concurrently. Fee: $25 ages 13 and up Ages: any 10202 Inclusive Swim Night James Island County Park Saturday, June 19, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. People with disabilities and their families are invited to an unforgettable night at your waterpark! Enjoy the lazy river, race down the slides, and take a dip in the pool. Fee: $7 ages 3 and up Ages: any 10498 Advance registration required for many programs. Call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com to register. Many programs require that a minimum number of participants be met. Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series Race #2 James Island County Park Sunday, June 20, 7 – 11 a.m. Celebrating its 30th year, this five-race series includes a 600 yard swim, a 12-mile bike ride, and a 5K run. Participants are divided into: Open / Elite, Age Group and Masters, Clydesdale (men 220 pounds or greater under the age of 40), Masters Clydesdale (men 220 pounds or greater over the age of 40), and Athena (women 165 pounds or greater). Registration includes one t-shirt for the series. For information and to register visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com/csts. Spaces are limited and event is expected to sell out. Fee: $55 Ages: 12 and up 8084 Virtual Inclusive Yoga Online with the Charleston County Parks – Virtual Program Wednesday, June 23, 6 – 7 p.m. Adapted for youth ages 12-18 with cognitive and/or physical challenges and their families, participants will engage in yoga activities that focus on breath, laughter, movement, and stillness. Before the session ends, join us in a yoga inspired trivia game for a chance to win a prize! On your computer? Make sure you have a webcam! On your smart phone? Just download the Zoom app! Pre-registration is required. $5/family. Fee: $5 per family Ages: ages 12 – 18, no older than 19 years 10646 June Programs Ongoing Programs Early Morning Bird Walks Caw Caw Interpretive Center Wednesdays and Saturdays, June 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, and 30, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Join us on one or more of our regular bird walks. Our trek through many distinct habitats will allow us to view and discuss a variety of birds, butterflies, and other organisms. A paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Every Wednesday and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Registration is not required. Participants are encouraged to bring own binoculars. Max. 10 participants. Fee: $9; free for Gold Pass holders Ages: All, a paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under. Birding Counting on Nature Johns Island County Park: Wednesday, June 2 and June 23, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. James Island County Park: Wednesday, June 9 and June 30, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Palmetto Islands County Park: Wednesday, June 16, 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. Please join us in our ongoing effort to use citizen science platforms as a way to catalogue the life in your parks. We will photograph and record what we can, then report those observations to applications to create inventories for future use. You will learn directly from our experienced naturalists about nature around you and how to use citizen science on your own to contribute to conservation and further your knowledge base. Fee: $9 Ages: 9 and up https://www.ccprc.com/calendar.aspx Essentials of Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP) James Island County Park Saturdays, June 5, 12, 19, and 26, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Take the next steps in SUPing. We'll practice some fun balance drills, improve stroke technique, and learn more safety skills. This fun class is a great prep for paddling in more challenging conditions. Fee: $30 Ages: 16 and up Learn to SUP Stand-Up Paddleboard (SUP): Beyond Essentials James Island County Park Sundays, June 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. This fun and relaxed class will get you started with instruction on safety and the proper paddling technique that will allow you to progress comfortably at your own pace. Fee: $30 Ages: 16 and up Learn to SUP Advance registration required for many programs. Call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com to register. Many programs require that a minimum number of participants be met. Essentials of Kayaking James Island County Park Saturdays, June 12, 19 and 26, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Learn a new sport comfortably and enjoyably. Using a variety of boats, this entry-level course teaches you the basic strokes and skills to have fun on the water! Fee: $45 Ages: 16 and up Learn to Kayak Beyond the Essentials of Kayaking: Assisted and Self Rescues James Island County Park Sundays, June 13 and 27, 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. We will teach the basic components necessary to perform efficient rescues from classic textbook rescues to improvisational methods that work in all environments. Recommended for paddlers looking to gain independence and confidence in their paddling ability. Fee: $55 Ages: 16 and up Learn to Kayak Daily Programs Your Parks, Your Classroom: Estuary Exploration (a.m.) Online with Charleston County Parks – Virtual Program Tuesdays, June 1, 10 – 11 a.m. Your Parks, Your Classroom is a virtual, education series for students interested in learning about habitats, flora, and fauna found in the Charleston County Parks. Join us May through June on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. from your screen and make your parks your classroom. This program series is free to attend thanks to the generous support of the Charleston County Parks Foundation. In this installment, we explore the estuaries found in Charleston and learn about some of the amazing creatures that call these "cribs" home. Fee: Free Ages: 4 and up 10657 Your Parks, Your Classroom: Estuary Exploration (p.m.) Online with Charleston County Parks – Virtual Program Tuesdays, June 1, 1 – 2 p.m. Your Parks, Your Classroom is a virtual, education series for students interested in learning about habitats, flora, and fauna found in the Charleston County Parks. Join us May through June on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. from your screen and make your parks your classroom. This program series is free to attend thanks to the generous support of the Charleston County Parks Foundation.
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