Tri-County Play Collaborative

Do you remember summer evenings spent near the water, trying to catch fireflies as the sun disappeared below the horizon?

Last night BEE Collective/ Tri-County Play Collaborative families enjoyed a magical sunset paddle with our friends at Charleston Kayak Company. Families paddled together as the day came to a close, then explored a cypress forest after dark in search of fireflies-including several new species found right here in the Lowcountry!

As part of our Play & Read Series, families also enjoyed Eric Carle's beloved children's book The Lonely Firefly, and each family received a free copy to take home.

Experiences like these help children build a lifelong connection to nature, spark curiosity, and create the kind of childhood memories that stay with us for years to come.

✨ Ready for the next adventure?

Join us for our next Play is Prevention event on Sunday, June 8, from 2:00–5:00 PM as families learn the basics of camping, outdoor safety, Leave No Trace principles, nature exploration, and how to confidently and safely enjoy the outdoors together.

🏕️ Great for first-time campers and families with young children!

🎟️ Register on Eventbrite.

Thank you to our amazing partners and families for joining us on this special adventure.

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In observance of Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month, our Tri-County Play Collaborative will feature Raphael James, sharing from his book I Don’t Want to Talk About It. He will speak on his journey of parenting a son with autism while also caregiving for a parent living with dementia.

Books will be available for purchase.
All caregivers and parents of neurodiverse children are warmly welcome.


Register now to join us!