Connecting youth to their community through local attractions

Through an exclusive partnership between the Children’s Services Council and the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce, youth participating in summer learning programs funded by Children's Services Council are having some amazing experiences through the Summer Passports program.

Campers and local businesses have been brought together in the program which provides camp participants with opportunities to visit local businesses, museums and participate in activities that some may otherwise not get to experience, even those that exist right in our own backyard.

Visits to these local attractions and organizations keep campers local, allow them to learn about our community's history and resources and also provide a little fun during this out-of-school time.

Youth can learn how our early settlers churned butter at Heathcote Botanical Gardens, learn how to operate a sailboat with Sail Aki, brush up their golf game at Sandpiper Bay and even decorate cupcakes with the infamous Cake Lady, plus so much more.

Take a peek at some of the fun our camp participants are having this summer and follow along on social media by looking for #summerpassportslc.

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