Looking for something for your child to do after school? Look no more! We are pleased to provide a unique 7 week long after school program for children in the Charleston area.
Ages 7-12
**If you have an older child who would be interested please send us an email. We are happy to put together a program if there is enough interest. For younger children please check out our Parent and Me programs here.**
We love creating custom excursions. Ask us about creating a program for your group! We regularly have events with older/younger children and would be happy to add another program to better meet your needs. Please note that we have a minimum of 6 children in order to start a new session.
What will we do?
Each week will have a different activity and topic. Some weeks are pure fun, like sand castle competitions and crabbing, some are more nature based and provide a hands on learning experience. Whatever the topic, we like to have a good mix of learning while we play!
4 – 5:30 PM | Every Tuesday | Starting Oct 8 | 7 Weeks
Oct 8 Shelling – Hit the beach to look for shells. Learning topics: Shell ID. How are they formed? How are they important in the ecosystem?
Oct 15 Seining – We stay on Folly Beach today and use our seine net to catch fish in the shallows. Learning topics: Fish anatomy, species ID,
Oct 22 Crabbing – Back on the boat for this activity. Today we catch crabs in one of our top secret locations. Learning topic: How to catch a blue crab, basics of anatomy and how the crab lives its life.
Oct 29 Sustainability and Recycled Sea Creature – Today we dig deeper into the environment and discuss what we can do as individuals to keep the planet clean. We will do a short beach sweep and use what we collect to turn some common recycled goods into art! Halloween themed sea creatures? Yes please! Learning topics: Recycling
Nov 5 Marine Mammals – Dolphins are one of the most beloved residents of our waterways. Today we get to know some of our fabulous residents. Learning topics: All about dolphins and other marine mammals.
Nov 12 Boating 101 – Learn about the ins and outs of boating. Navigation, tides and currents, and of course safety!
Nov 19 Sand Castle Competition – All fun on our last day. We’re heading out to the sandbar to get the creative juices flowing with a little friendly sand castle building!
***While we will do our best to have a set schedule of what topic occurs each week, we will substitute and rearrange if weather dictates so that we’re not seining in a windstorm!***
Time and Cost?
Each session will last 1.5 hours and is $43/week. ($301 total)
*Again, if you want to attend but can only come another day please send us an email at saltmarshadventure@gmail.com to let us know and we will put you on the waitlist for that day*
Payment is required up front and can be done via credit card, venmo, or cash if you live locally!
Group size?
Groups will be limited to 7 children per instructor and we will have a max of 14 per day.
To register:
Call us at 843-813-5009.
Fill out the form and send it to us! We will be in touch with you shortly.
Sign up directly online by clicking the following link: