Explore the offerings of camps for kids this summer!
Once Upon a Child
Bringing sustainable, affordable shopping to Bluffton
Letting Your Child Fail
Here are five long-term benefits of letting your child fail and establishing a growth mindset versus a fear-based fixed mindset
Dining With Children
You might or might not be surprised to know that probably the next most frequently asked question is where one can take kids to eat.
Beloved Store Celebrates the Magic of Childhood
The story of Island Child is more than just a story about a family business; it shows how families evolve and grow together.
Love to Share
Bluffton couple’s pre-teen daughter is catalyst for pushing foster family status
Summer Camps at First Tee – the Lowcountry
“Parents are really looking for something that is going to keep their child active while enriching their lives. That’s precisely what First Tee does,” Zuk said. “These camps are a perfect way to build their confidence and let them enjoy their summer.”
Tips for New Empty Nesters
Many parents describe periods of unprovoked tears and experience a sudden void in their lives
Editor’s Note: May 2025
We hope you enjoy our family issue – lots of good stuff in here, but I’ll just go ahead and direct everyone to page 77 for the Kids Summer Camp Listings. I know that’s what you came here for.
The Celebration Projects
Nonprofit’s mission is to bring birthday joy to children
Easter Looks for Your Littles
The latest in spring fashion from Island Child & Lennie + Remi
A Double Scoop of Summer Fun
New owners, new location usher in a delicious new era for Frosty’s Ice Cream
Spring Break Fun With Kids Doesn’t Have To Break the Bank
Repeat it with me: “A vacation with kids is not a vacation, it’s a trip!”
Game Recognizing Game
First Tee – The Lowcountry Salutes Leaders In Our Community
Young Artists Create “Coloring Book of Peace” to Benefit Hurricane Victims
West said that as the children made their drawings, they talked about their hopes for their counterparts in storm-damaged areas.
‘Where is the Magic?’
Local author follows a curious cat seeking magic
The SpongeBob Musical Splashes Onto Local Stage
“This production is a celebration of creativity, resilience, and the power of community”
Purposeful Inclusion Yields Powerful Benefits for Entire Community
What I was witnessing, but didn’t realize at the time, was the power of inclusion and the importance of community for all people, regardless of their exceptionalities. Inclusion is a mutually beneficial relationship.
A Line in the Sand: Courtney’s Opinion vs. Barry’s Opinion
“For the life of me I couldn’t remember what the sum of nine times six was. I panicked and thought, I am turning into my mother – because certainly she doesn’t recall that she tells the same POA story at every family dinner.”
Swinging for the Future
First Tee – The Lowcountry scholarships help students reach for the sky
Expanding the Fairway
“We had one person whose office was just an 8-foot folding table in the middle of the lobby. We had officially reached our capacity.”
Two Schools, One Mission
Merger of Hilton Head Prep and Sea Pines Montessori built on long history
The First Tee Wants You!
Volunteers, here’s your chance to make a difference in a child’s life
Ringing in the Season at Coligny
Hilton Head Island’s downtown is the coolest spot south of the North Pole
Simple Grassroots Effort to Collect Toys Results in Community-wide Giving
Despite Hilton Head Island’s picturesque scenery and immaculate golf courses, there are genuine human needs often hidden beneath the surface.
Back in Black
Once again, Coligny reminds us all that Black Friday is the real happiest time of the year.
Fall Into Autumn With Pumpkins and Wagon Rides
Folks here have a love affair with October because we love a good party, we jump at any opportunity for forced family fun, and we live for the perfect photo op.
A Par-Fect Partnership
Hilton Head Island Junior Golf Association + First Tee – The Lowcountry
The Education of Business
“…students also develop these soft skills. These are the skills you can’t teach in a textbook.”
Local Staycation
Locals Love Coligny!
The Rising Tide of Harbourfest: 35 Years
Celebrating the timeless joy of a community coming together
One Man, One Mission: The Journey of Single Dads and Their Kids
Spotting my dad in the crowd was more than just a visual recognition. It was a warm embrace, a surge of love and support that enveloped me. His presence was a beacon of reassurance that I was not alone.
The Next Generation: Where There Are Moms, There Are Children
Help save our sea turtles. Remember to:
Keep our beach clean, flat, and dark
• Use a red flashlight on your nighttime
beach walks
• Fill holes dug in the sand
• Knock down sandcastles before leaving
the beach
• Remove all personal belongings
• Place litter in the proper receptacles
Mermaid of Hilton Head Dives Into a New Chapter
One of the most anticipated features of the new store is the inclusion of a dedicated photography studio.
Kids Summer Camps: a Handy Guide for Summer 2024!
A collection of the most fun, creative, and athletic summer camps the area has to offer.
FLOW Fest at Palmetto Bluff Celebrates Artists, Community and Culture
This family-friendly event will feature talented musicians, artisans, kids’ activities, and vendors, bringing together the community to celebrate music and culture in a spectacular setting along the May River.
A Day at the Moooovies: Artwork at The Ice Cream Cone at Coligny Doubles the Scoop on Fun
And cows, as anyone who has ever read “The Far Side” can tell you, are the animal kingdom’s most perfect punchline.
Rising Leadership of The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry
The future of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry remains dependent on the two biggest drivers of its past sustainability: a focus on serving the mission and strong leadership.
Blowing Up! Local Balloon Artist Makes Magic
“I know that what I do elicits emotions,” Ramirez said. “My designs can not only make somebody’s day, but their whole event. My goal is to make people happy and heighten the excitement of the occasion.”
Talking the Talk, Walking the Walk
Where does Bynum’s motivation come from? “From within me,” he said. “I’m a hard-working person, my mom is a hard-working person, and my grandma is a hard-working person.”
Swinging into Summer Camps at First Tee
For one week at a time, local and visitor kids alike can have the best summer ever learning the game of golf.
Leading With Gratitude
First Tee – The Lowcountry to honor outstanding community members
Birth of a Stage Company Leads to Rebirth of an Island Landmark
Our Mission Statement: To celebrate the power of performing arts by creating a space where passionate, talented artists in our community and surrounding regions come together to bring stories to life.
Tiniest Babies Get the Biggest Love at Coastal Carolina
“The nurses in the NICU were beyond our expectations,” Lauren said. “Xavier and I are so grateful for the entire staff who just embraced us and loved on us more than I can put into words.”
Hilton Head Preparatory School: Shaping the School to Meet the Future
Article by Paul W. Horgan, Head of School From the first days children attend school to their graduation days, their school environment is the place where they will spend most of their waking hours....
Setting Up Camp: How the Hilton Head Jazz Camp Grew
But someone had to lay the framework for that jam. And in the case of Hilton Head Jazz Camp, that would be our island’s own James Berry.
Ready Fore School: First Tee – The Lowcountry readies for its full slate of fall classes and new ways to help area kids become game changers.
A new initiative that started late this past summer will extend free classes to children of military personnel throughout Beaufort and Jasper counties.
Bluffton Self Help: Paving Path Through Education
Unfortunately, many teachers must pay for snacks out of their own pockets to provide for children who are unable or forgot to bring snacks from home. To ensure every child is ready to learn, Bluffton Self Help provides free snacks all year long to each Bluffton public school.
Teeing Up Summer Fun
The First Tee – The Lowcountry Is Giving Your Kids A Summer They’ll Never Forget.
Red, White and Blue: Fun Beach Finds at Coligny Plaza
Fun Beach Finds at Coligny Plaza