Kids to Parks Day returns to Kershaw County on Saturday, May 18, 2024. And this year, Kids to Parks Day serves as the launch to the Kershaw Community Quest, a Summer Passport to encourage reading, learning, outside activities, and engaging with your community.
Kids to Parks Day is a national day of outdoor play organized and launched by the National Park Trust, with events taking place across the country on the third Saturday in May. Kids to Parks Day connects kids and families with their local, state, and national parks and public lands through thousands of park events that promote discovery and exploration in the great outdoors.
The mission of Kids to Parks Day is to foster future outdoor enthusiasts and help with developing the next generation of park stewards by engaging kids in memorable outdoor experiences. While discovering and exploring our parks and the history of our country and its amazing national treasures – because kids need parks and parks need kids!
Here is a list of locations and activities scheduled for Kids to Parks Day on Saturday, May 18:
Free Family Programs at Nature As Teacher, 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden – Nature As Teacher is partnering with KCTrails to host a day full of free family activities, including a youth bike trail ride at 9:00 am, a nature walk at 10:30 am, and the launch of the Kershaw County Library’s Summer Passport program at 11:30 am. Registration is free by emailing leoncic@clemson.edu or visiting
Fishing and Free Activities at Wateree River Veterans Park, 550 US-1, Lugoff – Learn the basics of freshwater fishing, safety & etiquette from the Kershaw County Parks & Recreation Department and enjoy free arts and family activities with Target from 9:00-11:00 am. Bring your own rod & reel. Parks Dept. will have limited supply of gear available. Open to children 5 to 12 years old. Fishing is limited to 30 participants. Preregistration required at www.eventbrite.com.
“Police in the Park” at Kirkwood Community Park, 192 Stowers St, Camden – Camden Police Department will have free, fun activities and hot dogs 9:00-11:00 am. No registration required.
“Move With The Mayor” at Unity Park, 820 Market St, Camden – Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford and LiveWell Kershaw will have a fitness circuit and fun activities 9:00-11:00. No registration required.
Puppets in the Park at Rectory Square, 310 Rectory Square, Camden – The Kershaw County Library will be joined by Becky’s Box of Puppets, guiding young explorers through the world of puppetry. Participants can make the puppets talk, walk, dance, play, and tell a story. 11:00 am No registration required.
Puppets in the Park at Bethune Community Park, 109 College St E, Bethune – The Kershaw County Library will be joined by Becky’s Box of Puppets, guiding young explorers through the world of puppetry. Participants can make the puppets talk, walk, dance, play, and tell a story. 2:00 pm No registration required.
Special thanks to community partners Kershaw County Library, Kershaw County Parks & Recreation Dept., KCTrails, Nature As Teacher, Camden Police Department, LiveWell Kershaw and “Move With The Mayor”.