66 www. ReadMPM. com | www.MountPl easantMagaz i ne. com | www. ShemCreekRes taurant s . com As the Lowcountry weather turns hot and muggy in late spring and early summer and school lets out, moms and dads will be searching for activities to do with their kids. The beach and the pool are two obvious ways to beat the heat and enjoy some aquatic adventures, but the traffic and crowds can be a drawback on occasion. If you’re looking for a few alternatives and need a little inspiration, we’ve outlined some potential boredom busters in or near the Mount Pleasant area to consider as you plan your next outing. CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY Who says learning can’t be fun? The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry has plenty of interactive, interdisciplinary exhibits to entertain and engage your little ones, and it’s a perfect selection to save for a rainy-day occasion. They aim to offer environments and experiences that spark imagination in young children and stimulate curiosity through the power of play. Kids can explore building projects with real tools and materials in the Boeing BrightLab, climb aboard a Lowcountry pirate ship (Argh matey!) or tap into their creative side in the museum’s dedicated art center featuring a Creation Station and a Painting Place. Their Speak Loud Studio! encourages the budding actor in your child as they express themselves and perform their own version of a theater show. Children can also head outdoors to romp in the Kids’ Garden where they can watch butterflies, chase bugs and learn the basics of botany. The Infant & Toddler Playspace, where the littlest visitors can ride down tiny wooden slides or play with tactile and fine motor toys, helps develop motor skills. For more information, visit explorecml.org. PALMETTO ISLANDS COUNTY PARK This 943-acre oasis tucked away in the Long Point area of Mount Pleasant provides countless outdoor recreational activities for children of all ages to occupy themselves. During the warmer months kids will delight in the Splash Island Waterpark, a seasonal water attraction featuring a 200-foot body flume, a 16-foot otter slide, sprays, geysers, raindrop waterfalls, a cyclone swirling water ride and an activity pool. Or get moving on Palmetto Island County Park’s 4.4 miles of nature trails and 1.1 miles of paved trails for walking, biking and skating. Survey the lay of the land from the 50foot observation tower and bring your young children to the Boredom Busters to last all summer BY COL I N MCCANDLESS feature Fun and c ra f t s at the Ch i l dren’s Museum. Spl ash i ng around at Pa lmet to I s l ands Count y Par k .
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