Celebrate Outdoors and Reading: Join the 3rd Annual Kids to Parks Day and Library Summer Passport Launch in Kershaw County

The 3rd Annual 'Kids to Parks Day' will be held in Kershaw County on May 18, 2024. This event encourages children and families to visit and engage with parks nationwide. It also marks the start of the Kershaw Community Quest, a program promoting summer reading and outdoor learning.

Organized by the National Park Trust, Kids to Parks Day occurs on the third Saturday of May each year. The event includes activities that help children discover the outdoors and learn about the natural and historical aspects of their country. It aims to build a lasting relationship between young people and the environment.

In Kershaw County, the event at Nature As Teacher, 247 Chestnut Ferry Road in Camden, will offer free family activities such as a youth bike trail ride, a nature walk, and the launch of the Kershaw County Library’s Summer Passport program.

Other local events include fishing and activities at Wateree River Veterans Park, and community engagement activities with the Camden Police Department at Kirkwood Community Park. Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford will lead a fitness event at Unity Park.

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