Bargain Box awards PRSF grant in support of educational programming
January 22, 2025
The Port Royal Sound Foundation has been awarded a generous grant from the Bargain Box of Hilton Head in support of their educational programming. Funds will be used to support field trips, summer camp, and other STEAM educational programming.
The Port Royal Sound welcomes over 5,000 K-12 students on field trips a year. Students enjoy high-quality environmental activities ranging from animal programs to art projects to outdoor experiences and more. PRSF believes in the significance of engaging, hands-on activities for students to engage with what they’re learning in their classroom and to connect to the unique local environment of the Port Royal Sound. PRSF also offers six weeks of traditional Pluff Mudder summer camp, and this year, we are excited to add an additional week of Sound Explorers Kayak Camp. These camps immerse children even further into nature, deepening their understanding of the local environment and strengthening their passion for conservation. Camp registration is currently open at https://portroyalsoundfoundation.org/programs/
Alongside field trips and summer camp, PRSF fills its calendar with a variety of public STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, math) programs. In addition to regularly scheduled public programs, PRSF will host its annual STEAM Festival on August 23, which is a free family event offering exciting hands-on STEAM activities provided by community vendors. PRSF is also starting Pluff Mudder Club, which is a place for nature-loving 4th-7th graders to meet friends with similar interests throughout the year, while offering a chance to learn skills and gain knowledge related to water, plants, invertebrates, and vertebrates. A full schedule of programs can be found at https://portroyalsoundfoundation.org/calendar/
The Bargain Box has been awarding grants to local nonprofits since 1970, with the mission of supporting local community activities related to education and youth, health and safety, hunger and housing, or recreation. Funding from The Bargain Box allows PRSF to enhance current programming and expand program offerings, as well as keep program fees minimal. PRSF is grateful for the support of organizations like The Bargain Box who are committed to the betterment of our community.
