AFTER SCHOOL EXPLORERS

When the school day ends, the adventure begins. Our After School Explorers program gives kids the chance to get outside, get moving, and get curious. Based at our Shem Creek and Daniel Island outposts, each afternoon is filled with hands-on experiences in the natural world—kayaking, crabbing, birdwatching, beachcombing, and learning about the ecosystems right in their backyard.

*If a date that you want is full, sign up for the waiting list and you will get a notification if a spot opens up!

Kids, Field Trips, Charleston Field Trips, Boeing, Fleet, Boat, Coastal Expeditions

Shem Creek Explorers

Trade homework for hermit crabs and math class for marshes. Our after school adventures turn curious kids into confident explorers, with plenty of mud, laughter, and wildlife along the way. Every week is a new chance to get outside, learn something cool, and make nature your playground.

Ages 5-9 | Sign up monthly & select the weekdays you need

Register any time throughout the school year!

Coastal Explorers Camp, Coastal Expeditions Camp, Charleston Summer Camp, Shem Creek camp

Daniel Island Explorers

From barrier island boat trips to marshside scavenger hunts, Daniel Island Explorers brings after‑school wonder on and off the water: part creekside discovery, part island exploration, part impromptu nature play—all rooted in the rhythms of our Lowcountry home.

Ages 5-9 | Tuesdays or Thursdays

Fall registration opens soon!

White pelicans, Coastal Expeditions, Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, Birding, Bulls Island Ferry

Jr. Naturalist Explorers

This 9-week after-school program on Daniel Island teaches outdoor skills every Lowcountry kid should know—like paddling basics, wildlife ID, shelter building, and tide tracking. It’s hands-on, confidence-building, and rooted in a deep respect for the natural world.

Ages 9-12 | Thursdays

Fall registration opens soon!

Connecting Kids With the Outdoors Through the Power of Play