Kids Relocation
When relocating to an area it is not always easy for our kids to adjust. I have brought you this section in hopes of making the move alittle bit smoother. After all, our children are our most important asset.
I consider this community an excellent place for my family and I to reside and would love to share with you my enthusiasm for the many activities that encompass it.
The Charleston area offers fun for all ages. Here's just a sampling...
BEACHES:
Folly Beach-Surfer's favorite spot! www.oceansurfshop.com
Isle of Palms-Sullivan's Island-Beachwalker Park-Kiawah and Seabrook Island-Great resort spots! www.greatbeach.com
Edisto Beach - www.edistobeach.com & www.edistochamber.com - "South Carolina's best kept secret." Edisto is a quiet island perfect for family vacations or just a day on the beach!
PARKS:
James Island, Palmetto Island, Wannamaker, Folly Beach and Cypress Gardens. Lots of different activities throughout the year such as kayaking, outdoor ice skating, nature walks, canoe tours, concerts, summer camps, and even water parks in the Spring and Summer.That is just a few of the activities. You can find much more information at www.ccprc.com.
Summerville Gahagan Park - A perfect place for the kids to play! Built by the community with input from over 16,000 children!
You can also find information on all South Carolina state parks at www.southcarolinaparks.com
SPORTS:
Soccer-The Charleston Battery! www.charlestonbattery.com
Hockey-The Stingrays! www.stingrayhockey.com
Baseball-The Charleston River Dogs! www.riverdogs.com
Soccer clubs, Softball, Football,Gymnastics, Swim teams are just a few of the sports available throughout the tri-county area in neighborhoods and communities.
There are many YMCA's throughout the area. The largest is Summerville YMCA which offer many classes as well as a wellness center and Day camps. Visit www.summervilleymca.org for more information.
Summerville High School is known for the most "winningest" Football Coach in America, John McKissick. The football program is second to none-The Greenwave Team! www.dorchester2.edu
OTHER FUN PLACES TO VISIT:
www.frankiesfunpark.com - Two 18 hole miniature golf courses,batting cages, bumper boats, go carts, and more.
www.coliseumpac.com - Charleston's Coliseum and Performing Arts Center-Concerts and shows of all kinds almost every night of the week.
www.carolinaicepalace.com - Indoor ice skating and virtual arcades all year round. Lessons and Camps offered. This place is unbelievable.
www.charlestonmuseum.org - You will really learn what historic Charleston is all about. They even offer every program possible for youngsters from preschool and after school programs to etiquette classes.
www.charlestonimax.com - This place is awesome for every member of the family. With a movie screen that is 5 stories high and leather stadium seating that sits 422 people.
www.scaquarium.org - Amazons to Sea Turtles.
www.mimskate.com - It's like having the fair year round with skating, go karts, gyroscope, caraousels and more!
www.blackbeardlives.com - Travel with Blackbeard as he plunders up the coast.
www.explorecml.org - A hands-on learning environment for children and their families.
As you can see there is lots of things for the whole family to do and see in the area. I would be glad to anwser any other questions or concerns you may have on area information and speak with you on ways to help your children adabt to their new enviorment.
