Upstate Parent to Hold Free Camp & Education Fair Jan. 23 in Greenville
January 19, 2011
Wondering what your child will do this summer? Or are you looking for a new school for your son or daughter to attend this fall?
GREENVILLE, SC – January 23, 2011 – Upstate Parent magazine, the Upstate’s No. 1 Parenting Resource, will host the 10th Annual Upstate Parent Camp & Education Fair Sunday, Jan. 23 in Greenville at McAlister Square to showcase options for summertime fun and wintertime learning. Representatives from Upstate schools and from camps throughout the Southeast will be on hand to answer questions and discuss featured curriculum and activities.
Summer will be here before we know it, and this is a great way for parents to check out residential- and day-camp opportunities as well as get information about educational opportunities for their children, said Keith Johnson, Upstate Parent sales manager.
The fair allows parents to match their children’s needs and wants to the programs offered by specific camps or schools.
There will be informational booths at the fair, which means parents are sure to find the perfect match for their children, Johnson said. Some camps, for example, cater to children interested in academic pursuits, while others focus on outdoor activities.
Residential camps, local day camps, academic and athletic camps, public and private schools,and other camp and education resource providers will be available to meet families and discuss programs. In addition, members of local dance ensembles, gymnastic training centers and martial arts schools will provide entertainment throughout the day.
It will be a great time for families to come see what opportunities exist and have plenty of fun at the same time, said Sudie Gambrell, Upstate Parent general manager. This is a great opportunity for parents to get a jump-start on summer fun.
The Upstate Parent Camp & Education Fair is 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at McAlister Square, 225 S. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville. Admission is free. The first 200 children to enter will receive free kids’ meal tokens. For more information, call 864-298-4873.
Upstate Parent magazine is published monthly and available for free at numerous businesses throughout the Upstate.
