Annual Projects
The Kids Who Care program conducts two projects each school year:
- An environmental project competition
- An environmental field day.
Project Competition
Over the years, project submissions and student and teacher representation have
steadily increased. In 2011/2012, there were 5877 students, 256 teachers, and 96 different projects. In additon $3600 in grants were given to project winners. Because project packets are sent to teachers at the start of the school year, students have the opportunity to learn about the environment throughout the year.
Annual Environmental Field Day - Backyard NatureScope
The Berkeley County Kids Who Care Board of Directors hosts an annual environmental field day, Backyard NatureScope, at the Old Santee Canal Park in Moncks Corner, SC.
The field day provides an opportunity for all the students who participate in the annual project competition to learn from environmental specialists and community businesses what can be done to protect and enhance our environment. In 2011/2012, 4991 children attended Backyard NatureScope along with approximately 800 adults.