Summer sure has flown by! Next week, August 3–6, is our final week of Summer Camps, and we still have a few spots available in the camps listed below. Register now to join us for one last week of summer fun! https://www.icrc.net/register KidFit Sports Galore | Ages 3-12 | $95 • At Crooked Creek Park: 9am-12pm • At Seven Oaks Park: 2pm-5pm Campers will explore a variety of fun traditional and non-traditonal sports. Minecraft Odyssey | Ages 7-12 | $245 • At Crooked Creek Park: 9am-3pm • At Seven Oaks Park: 9am-3pm Embark on an epic Minecraft adventure! Explore space, travel through time, and build the city of the future while tackling fun STEM challenges. Self Portrait Class | Ages 8-14 | $175 • At Seven Oaks Park: 9am-12pm A fun and hands-on painting class where students create a one-of-a-kind self-portrait full of personality. Public Art & Murals 2 • At Seven Oaks Park: 1pm-4pm Campers will explore large-scale art inspired by famous muralists, learn new drawing techniques, and work together on a real public art project. #SummerCamp #IrmoChapin #STEMCamp #ArtCamp #SportsCamp

⚽This fall, the Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission (ICRC) will be offering youth soccer through our partnership with Major League Soccer’s Recreational Youth Program, MLS GO. MLS GO provides an inclusive, high-quality soccer experience focused on fun, affordability, and player development. Open to ages 4–14, the program helps young players develop fundamental skills, build confidence, and enjoy the game. At ICRC, we believe sports should be both competitive and enjoyable, creating opportunities for every participant to learn, grow, and have fun. The season costs $80 for ages 4-7 and $90 for ages 8-14. Fall sports registration is open through August 13 online at https://www.icrc.net/register. View our Activity Guide for age groups, locations, and program details: https://www.icrc.net/activity-guide.

Last month, our Senior Services group traveled to Biloxi and New Orleans for some Gulf Coast gaming and sightseeing! Here’s a look at some of the fun moments from their trip.

Mark your calendars for a outdoor movie night under the stars at Crooked Creek Park on Friday, September 4! Join us for a FREE outdoor movie showing of Moana 2. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for a fun evening together! 📍 Crooked Creek Park – Baseball Field 2 🍿 Food vendors will be on-site from 6:30–7:30 p.m. 🎬 Movie begins at dark (approximately 7:30 p.m.) A special thank you to our sponsor Seacoast Church! #chapinsc #FamilyFun #OutdoorMovieNight

🍂 Join us this fall at Saluda Shoals Park for an evening of smooth jazz on the beautifully renovated deck at the Woodland Center! This 3-part series will feature a different jazz band and food truck each week, plus a cash bar on site. Tickets are available now at https://www.icrc.net/tickets. $15 per person. Schedule: 🎷Friday, September 11 Performance By: Robert Gardiner Super Cool Jazz Quartet Food Truck: Melt Grilled Cheese 🎷Friday, September 18 Performance By: Amos Hoffman Food Truck: Lil' House of Pizza 🎷Friday, September 25 Performance By: The Flat Out Strangers Food Truck: Cox Family BBQ *The Woodland Center was formerly known as the Environmental Education Center at Saluda Shoals Park. #LiveJazz #FallEvents #SaludaShoalsPark

Discover the many paths to wellness at our first-ever community Holistic Health & Wellness Fair at Crooked Creek Park on September 12! Admission is free and all ages are welcome. This event brings together a rich blend of local health care professionals, integrative wellness practitioners, and healing arts vendors—all in one uplifting space. From traditional medical providers to experts in Eastern medicine, energy healing, herbal and native practices, yoga, meditation, and more, attendees can explore a full spectrum of ways to support mind, body, and spirit. Guests can meet practitioners, ask questions, try demonstrations, and learn about the diverse services available right here in our community. Whether you’re looking to connect with mainstream healthcare resources, discover alternative healing modalities, or simply be inspired to take the next step in your wellness journey, this event offers something for everyone. Come explore, learn, and experience what our area has to offer in the world of health and holistic wellbeing! Interested in becoming a vendor? Email jgardner@icrc.net to request a vendor registration form. #HolisticHealth #WellnessFair #CrookedCreekPark #CommunityWellness #HealthAndWellness

Saluda Shoals Park new parking fees are in effect as of today, August 5. Daily Parking Fees • Standard Vehicles: $7 • 15-Passenger Vans/Buses: $15 Daily parking applies to the Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates and Dreher Shoals Landing. Your day pass is valid for entry and re-entry throughout the day during regular park hours. For visitors seeking greater flexibility, monthly passes are now available. The 1-Month Park Pass allows access to Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates and Dreher Shoals Landing. • 1-Month Park Pass: $10 per vehicle Monthly and Annual Parking Passes can be purchased at the Administration Building. Current annual pass holders may continue using their existing pass until it expires. Extended passes allow for 24-hour coded entry to Saluda Shoals Park East and West gates. Thank you for visiting Saluda Shoals Park! Your parking pass purchases help us maintain and enhance the park for everyone to enjoy year-round.