Published:
2/1/2016 11:40:41 AM
African American Heritage Festival
Friday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Wannamaker County Park
Attention educators! Join us for a day of celebration. Through performances, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, festival goers will explore African American history and culture from its roots in Africa to the Americas and South Carolina. Elementary and middle schools are welcome. For more information or to register, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386. Fee: $10
Where the Wild Things Run/Walk 5K
Saturday, March 5, 8:30 a.m. race start
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Walkers, joggers, and runners are invited to explore their wild side on the scenic nature trails at Caw Caw Interpretive Center. The 5K trail run and walk starts at 8:30 a.m., and an award ceremony with local food and beverages will be held immediately afterward. Kids' yoga and crafts for ages 6-12 will keep children entertained throughout the morning. Online registration will end March 4 at 3 p.m. but will be available on site if space permits. Fee: $34/$28 CCR Discount/$34 on-site/$22 for Move IT! Pass members
February Programs
Pre-registration is required for many CCPRC programs. Many programs fill up in advance, or do not meet the advance minimum requirement for participation. For more information or to register, call 843-795-4386 or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance.
Feb. 1 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40277
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Feb. 1 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40258
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 1 Mon 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43651
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Interpretive Training: Certified Interpretive Guide
This class is for people who deliver public programs about nature or history. Upon successful completion, participants receive certification from the National Association for Interpretation. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 2-5 Tue-Fri 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Course # 42958
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $385/$360 CCR Discount
Early Morning Bird Walks at Caw Caw
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. Registration is not required.
Feb. 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27 Every Wednesday and Saturday 8:30 -11:30 a.m.
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center
Fee: $10/Free for Gold Pass Holders
College Days at the Climbing Wall
Climbing is a fun way to get into shape and to meet new people. It is also a great social activity. Students with a current ID will receive a free harness and shoe rental with the regular price of admission. Registration is not required.
Feb. 3 Wed 12 -5 p.m. Course # 43127
Meets at: James Island County Park
Fee: $12
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 3 Wed 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43652
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount.
Feb. 4 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40267
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Feb. 4 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40286
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI.
Night Climbing
Enjoy an evening under the stars at The Climbing Wall! Try your favorite route from a different perspective. Equipment is not included in climbing fee. Bring your own headlamp/flashlight. Registration is not necessary.
Feb. 4 Thu 5 -10 p.m. Course # 43134
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & up
Fee: $14/$12 CCR Discount
Team Charleston Recreational Programs: Competitive Programs Try Out
If you are not sure competitive rock climbing is for you, then try us out! Join in on a practice to see if Team Charleston's competitive programs are a good fit. For more information, email .
Feb. 6 Sat 9 -11 a.m. Course # 43119
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 7 & up
Fee: $21/$17 CCR Discount
Unveiling McLeod Plantation Historic Site: Farming and Foodways
During fall and winter, cold weather crops were harvested, spring crops were planned, and fields were prepared. Explore how residents of McLeod provided for themselves throughout the year. Pre-registration and chaperone required for ages 15 and under.
Feb. 6 Sat 10:30 -11:45 a.m. Course # 42982
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 8 & up
Fee: $24/$20 CCR Discount
Family Climbing: Family Belay Lesson
Spend time together climbing and learning new skills! Children ages 4-13 will climb while parents learn to belay. Children ages 14 and up can learn to belay as well as climb. Registered chaperone required for ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 7 Sun 2 -4 p.m. Course # 43149
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 4 & up
Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount
Yin Yoga
Poses are held for up to 4 minutes to allow participants to go beyond the physical benefits of yoga. Yin goes deeper than muscle to promote the release of stress from stretching and improve connective and fascia tissue. No previous experience needed.
Feb. 7 Sun 5 -6:15 p.m. Course # 40871
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance.
Feb. 8 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40278
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Feb. 8 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40259
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 8 Mon 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43653
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Folly Beach Bird Walks: Seawatch
Help experienced birders scan the ocean for a variety of ducks, seabirds, and shorebirds. We hope to see “bunches” of Red Knots, “rafts” of scoters, and much more. A chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under.
Feb. 9 Tue 8:30 -10 a.m. Course # 42737
Meets at: Folly Beach Fishing Pier Age: 12 & up
Fee: $6/$5 CCR Discount
Nature Rambles: Looking Around Laurel Hill
Join a Master Naturalist instructor to see the natural wonders of our parks in a new light. You'll discover plants and animals and learn about their connections to the world around them. Registered chaperone required for ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 9 Tue 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Course # 40858
Meets at: Laurel Hill Age: 9 & up
Fee: $9/$7 CCR Discount
College Days at the Climbing Wall
Climbing is a fun way to get into shape and to meet new people. It is also a great social activity. Students with a current ID will receive a free harness and shoe rental with the regular price of admission. Registration is not required.
Feb. 10 Wed 12 -5 p.m. Course # 43128
Meets at: James Island County Park
Fee: $12
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 10 Wed 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43654
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
James Island Bird Walks
Birding experts will help identify and count songbirds, birds of prey, wading birds, and others found in the park's diverse habitats. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under.
Feb. 11 Thu 8:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 42950
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 9 & up
Fee: $9/$7 CCR Discount
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount.
Feb. 11 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40287
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Feb. 11 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40268
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Night Climbing
Enjoy an evening under the stars at The Climbing Wall! Try your favorite route from a different perspective. Equipment is not included in climbing fee. Bring your own headlamp/flashlight. Registration is not necessary.
Feb. 11 Thu 5 -10 p.m. Course # 43132
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & up
Fee: $14/$12 CCR Discount
Folly Beach Bird Walks: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
This walk focuses on the incredibly diverse northeast end of Folly Island. Hopefuls include Red-throated Loon and Piping Plover. A registered and paid chaperone is required for participants ages 15 and under.
Feb. 12 Fri 8:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40919
Meets at: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve Age: 12 & up
Fee: $9/$7 CCR Discount
Unveiling McLeod Plantation Historic Site: Farming and Foodways
During fall and winter, cold weather crops were harvested, spring crops were planned, and fields were prepared. Explore how residents of McLeod provided for themselves throughout the year. Chaperone required for ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 13 Sat 10:30 -11:45 a.m. Course # 42983
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 8 & up
Fee: $24/$20 CCR Discount
Intermediate Climbing: On the Sharp End: Intro to Lead Climbing
This course covers the intricacies of lead climbing, from clipping quick-draws correctly to safe belaying, efficient energy conservation to how to safely take a lead fall. Participants should be comfortable climbing 5.8 on top rope before taking this class.
Feb. 14 Sun 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Course # 43140
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 14 & up
Fee: $36/$30 CCR Discount
Yin Yoga
Poses are held for up to 4 minutes to allow participants to go beyond the physical benefits of yoga. Yin goes deeper than muscle to promote the release of stress from stretching and improve connective and fascia tissue. No previous experience needed.
Feb. 14 Sun 5 -6:15 p.m. Course # 40872
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Coastal Navigation Clinics: Coastal Navigation: Level 1
This course introduces you to all aspects of coastal navigation. The basics of maps and charts, compasses, aids to navigation, declination/variation, and rules of the nautical road will be covered. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 16 Tue 6 -8 p.m. Course # 42996
Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters Age: 16 & up
Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount
College Days at the Climbing Wall
Climbing is a fun way to get into shape and to meet new people. It is also a great social activity. Students with a current ID will receive a free harness and shoe rental with the regular price of admission. Registration is not required.
Feb. 17 Wed 12 -5 p.m. Course # 43129
Meets at: James Island County Park
Fee: $12
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 17 Wed 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43655
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount.
Feb. 18 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40288
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Feb. 18 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40269
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Night Climbing
Enjoy an evening under the stars at The Climbing Wall! Try your favorite route from a different perspective. Equipment is not included in climbing fee. Bring your own headlamp/flashlight. Registration is not necessary.
Feb. 18 Thu 5 -10 p.m. Course # 43133
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & up
Fee: $14/$12 CCR Discount
Coastal Navigation Clinics: Coastal Navigation: Level 2
Learn more advanced navigational skills such as dead reckoning, range lines, fixes, following bearings, triangulation, and compensating for the current. Level 1 Coastal Navigation skills are a pre-requisite. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 18 Thu 6 -8 p.m. Course # 42997
Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters Age: 16 & up
Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount
Paddling Clinics: Local Paddling Destinations
The Lowcountry is well known for its salt marshes, cypress swamps, and inland waterways. Learn about many of our great paddling destinations and how to gain access to them. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 19 Fri 6 -8 p.m. Course # 43003
Meets at: CCPRC Headquarters Age: 16 & up
Fee: $18/$15 CCR Discount
Unveiling McLeod Plantation Historic Site: Farming and Foodways
During fall and winter, cold weather crops were harvested, spring crops were planned, and fields were prepared. Explore how residents of McLeod provided for themselves throughout the year. Chaperone required for ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 20 Sat 10:30 -11:45 a.m. Course # 42984
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 8 & up
Fee: $24/$20 CCR Discount
Intermediate Climbing: Training for Climbing
Learn valuable training techniques and strategies from the coaches of Team Charleston, who will provide the tools to improve your climbing on and off the wall. Participants receive a month-long training plan. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 20 Sat 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Course # 43142
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 14 & up
Fee: $30/$25 CCR Discount
Intermediate Climbing: Climbing Self Rescue
Learn valuable rescue skills for your next rock-climbing trip. Rescue theories, belay escapes, and counter balance ascents will be covered. Participants should have a current CCPRC Belay Card. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 21 Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Course # 43145
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & up
Fee: $54/$45 CCR Discount
Yin Yoga
Poses are held for up to 4 minutes to allow participants to go beyond the physical benefits of yoga. Yin goes deeper than muscle to promote the release of stress from stretching and improve connective and fascia tissue. No previous experience needed.
Feb. 21 Sun 5 -6:15 p.m. Course # 40873
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Wilderness First Responder (WFR)
Learn to deal with medical emergencies when help is miles away and dialing 911 is not an option. Wilderness Medical Associates will prepare you for emergencies that involve prolonged patient care, severe environments, and improvised gear. WFR is considered the definitive medical training course for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. Minimum enrollment required by Jan. 26.
Feb. 22-26 Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Course # 43000
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & up
Fee: $700/$675 CCR Discount
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount.
Feb. 22 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40279
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Feb. 22 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40260
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 22 Mon 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43656
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
College Days at the Climbing Wall
Climbing is a fun way to get into shape and to meet new people. It is also a great social activity. Students with a current ID will receive a free harness and shoe rental with the regular price of admission. Registration is not required.
Feb. 24 Wed 12 -5 p.m. Course # 43130
Meets at: James Island County Park Fee: $12
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 24 Wed 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43657
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount.
Feb. 25 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40289
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Feb. 25 Thu 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40270
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Photography Series: Sunset Session
Awaken your senses to the natural and cultural world while stretching your photographic eye. Bring your camera and let a park naturalist lead you to inspirational locations. Registered chaperone is required for ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 25 Thu 4:30 -6:30 p.m. Course # 40853
Meets at: Palmetto Islands County Park Age: 12 & up
Fee: $9/$7 CCR Discount
Night Climbing
Enjoy an evening under the stars at The Climbing Wall! Try your favorite route from a different perspective. Equipment is not included in climbing fee. Bring your own headlamp/flashlight. Registration is not necessary.
Feb. 25 Thu 5 -10 p.m. Course # 43135
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & up
Fee: $14/$12 CCR Discount
Canoeing At Caw Caw: Habitat to Heritage
Travel back to the age of rice with this interpretive canoe trip. Paddle through rice fields and canals that now serve as one of the richest wildlife habitats in the Lowcountry. Registered chaperone required for ages 15 and under. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 27 Sat 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Course # 40856
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 9 & up
Fee: $24/$20 CCR Discount
Roundtable Discussions at McLeod: Labor, Abundance, and Resistance
Staff here immerse themselves in learning about generations who adjusted to the fitful transition to freedom, justice, and equality. Join them in conversations that delve into the latest research conducted at the site. People labored to produce abundance for others while resisting slavery and its Jim Crow legacy. Their resistance was expressed in a variety of ways including the development of Gullah culture. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 27 Sat 1 -2:30 p.m. Course # 43009
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 14 & up
Fee: $24/$20 CCR Discount
Introduction to Climbing: On Belay! Intro to Belaying
This clinic is tailored for first time climbers and people wanting to learn more about starting rock climbing. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 28 Sun 12 -2 p.m. Course # 43152
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 14 & up
Fee: $30/$25 CCR Discount
Introduction to Climbing: Climbing Technique Tune-Up
When gravity has you down, lift yourself up with a technique tune-up! Topics will include proper or improved footwork, increased use of the skeletal system versus using pure muscle, and pump management techniques with creative resting. Pre-registration required.
Feb. 28 Sun 2:30 -4:30 p.m. Course # 43158
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 14 & up
Fee: $30/$25 CCR Discount
Yin Yoga
Poses are held for up to 4 minutes to allow participants to go beyond the physical benefits of yoga. Yin goes deeper than muscle to promote the release of stress from stretching and improve connective and fascia tissue. No previous experience needed.
Feb. 28 Sun 5 -6:15 p.m. Course # 40874
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $12/$10 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Run/Walk Clinics: Run/Walk Your Way to a 10K
Gain confidence and develop your skills faster, easier and injury free with our balanced training clinics designed by professional coaches. Run/walk with others like you to keep motivated and moving toward the finish line. Includes registration for Mullet Haul 5/10K.
Feb. 29 - Apr. 20 Mon, Wed 8:30 -9:30 a.m. Course # 40253
Meets at: James Island County Park Age: 16 & up
Mar. 1 - Apr. 21 Tue, Thu 8 - 9 a.m. Course # 44786
Meets at: Wannamaker County Park Age: 16 & up
Mar. 1 - Apr. 21 Tue, Thu 5:30 -6:30 p.m. Course # 44785
Meets at: Palmetto Islands County Park Age: 16 & up
Fee: $78/$65 CCR Discount
Walk and Restore
Restorative yoga professionals lead participants along short walking loops, stopping intermittently to stretch, relax, and practice restorative yoga to build strength, flexibility, balance. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount.
Feb. 29 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40280
Meets at: McLeod Plantation Historic Site Age: 16 & up
Feb. 29 Mon 9:30 -10:30 a.m. Course # 40261
Meets at: Caw Caw Interpretive Center Age: 16 & up
Fee: $10/$8 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
Yoga Therapy
This class uses easeful movement to increase flexibility and gain strength, breathing techniques for relaxation, and lifestyle tips to support participants in managing stress and chronic conditions including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and pre-diabetes.
Feb. 29 Mon 1:30 -3 p.m. Course # 43658
Meets at: Move IT Office Age: 16 & up
Fee: $15/$12 CCR Discount. Register for six or more classes and receive a discount. Coupon code: FITMULTI
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. CCR = Charleston County Resident rate
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