Youth & Family Programs

Pluff Mudder Club

Pluff Mudder Club is desgined for youth to learn more about the Lowcountry. At each Pluff Mudder Club meeting, members will participate in fun activities while learning about different themes, including water, plants, vertebrates & invertebrates. Pluff Mudder Club members can maintain membership by attending at least 1 meeting per year, but to become an Ultimate Pluff Mudder, they must attend all 4 themes within the calendar year!

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Nature Discovery Sessions

Nature Discovery Sessions offer people of all ages the opportunity to explore and experience nature and art in all forms. Sessions include:

  • Fish & Leaf Printing Workshops
  • Owl Pellet, Shark, and Squid Dissections
  • Reptile Meet & Greets
  • Nature Hikes
  • Marine Communities & Microscopes
  • Bird Feeders
  • and More!

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Pluff Mudder Summer Camp

Campers will spend time participating in activities that highlight different themes and experiences, including ecology, arts, history, and conservation. Campers will take part in activities around the Maritime Center that will expand their knowledge of and encourage their interaction with the local environment. Multiple sessions rising 2nd-4th graders (half-day) and 5th-7th graders (full-day) each summer.

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Sound Explorer Kayak Camp

Sound Explorer Kayak Camp is perfect for campers that have a passion for the water and want to build confidence by gaining a new skill. This camp will focus on the necessary equipment for kayaking, water safety, and mastering paddle strokes all while learning about the ecology of the Lowcountry. All skill levels are encouraged to participate!

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Kayak Tours

Join a PRSF Naturalist for a 2-hour guided kayak tour of the Chechessee River departing from the Maritime Center. 

Pricing:

  • $35 (ages 5-12)
  • $50 (ages 13+)

Children ages 5-12 must be on a tandem kayak with an adult (18+)
Designed for all experience levels.
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Story Time

Every Tuesdays at 9:30am from June – August

Once a month at 9:30am from September – May

Join us in the Maritime Center to take a trip through the ocean and watch sea creatures come alive through the pages of a book! Stick around after the story for a fun activity or animal encounter. And the best part is, admission is completely free!

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Recycled Art Contest

Put your creativity to the test in a way that benefits our environment! Gather your friends and family, or go solo, on a litter pick-up, and create a piece of art from what you discover! Turning trash into a one-of-a-kind treasure. Cash prizes are awarded to winning entries in multiple categories and artwork is displayed at The Maritime Center.

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STEAM Festival

Late-August

Celebrate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) with a day of hands-on fun at the Maritime Center. Over twenty local businesses and organizations gather together to provide fun experiences for the whole family. Simulators, 3D pens, building with gummies, community art projects & more!
Admission is FREE – No RSVP Required

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