In the sunny and flavorful state of South Carolina, where peach trees sway in the wind and the ocean waves greet the shores, thrives a group of kids who are master chefs in the making. They call themselves "The Carolina Cooklets." These pint-sized culinary wizards gather in the coziest corners of Charleston, the breeziest beaches of Myrtle, and in the shade of the towering Blue Ridge Mountains. They are not just any ordinary kids, oh no, they are the spatula wielding, recipe inventing, taste testing heroes of the great Palmetto State! Leading this brigade of buttery brilliance is Captain Grits, a quirky character with a hat made of corn husks and a cape woven from the finest Carolina cotton. Dressed in his all-dish armor of aprons and oven mitts, he loves fishing for fun in Lake Murray and using the day's catch for his legendary seafood gumbo. His laughter is as infectious as a blue crab's scamper, and he has a heart as warm as a hot bowl of shrimp and grits. When the Carolina Cooklets assemble under the sweet-scented magnolia trees and the starry Southern skies, they whip up incredible feasts. They mix the wisdom from their grandparents' recipes with the daringness of their adventurous young hearts. Some days they make fluffy biscuits as big as Charleston's Rainbow Row houses and barbecue sauces that could make a grown man cry. So, if you ever stumble upon a parade of laughing kids with roux-stained cheeks and a leader who looks like a corn-on-the-cob, you've found the Carolina Cooklets, the tastiest bunch in all of South Carolina!
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
Located in Bennettsville, SC, Sandy Ridge is owned and operated by Girl Scouts of Eastern South Carolina and sits on over 400 acres of beautiful sand hills. It is the perfect spot for Girl Scouts to take part in summer resident camp programs, troop camping opportunities, training, and outdoor events and overnights for girls and adult volunteers. Sandy Ridge includes sleeping units, swimming pool, two lakes, watercraft, an archery range, sports field, a clay pit and a climate-controlled dining hall. Animals are also part of the camp's program and donations of aquariums, animal cages, animal supplies, and animal food are always appreciated. Contact Chuck Iler, Outdoor Program Specialist/Camp Director to find out what is needed.