Hot Fun in the Summertime!

Just a short drive down Highway 78 from Daniel’s Orchard is one of the areas most popular summertime destinations— Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark. Featuring over 15 acres of sland-style adventure, this attraction is sure to please visitors of any age.The park features seven main attractions. The Big Kahuna Wave Pool has 27,000 square feet of big wave action.

Riptide Run is a thrilling 347 foot water slide. The Tubular Twister is a combinationof three slides, each about 300 feet long. In addition to the big slides, the park features two areas for smaller children, Otter Bay and the Lilly Pad Lagoon. Both have sprays and slides sized perfectly to keep the little ones cool.

The Big Splash Tree House is perfect for kids of all ages. Featuring pinwheels, troughs, slides,
jets, and a giant bucket that dumps 1,000 gallons of water to keep you cool. Moms and dads can relax in the Rollin River, or grab a snack and drink from the concession area and unwind around
the pools. The park has a retail shop for any forgotten items or souvenirs. Lounge chairs, lockers and changing areas are all provided.

The park is open seven days a week through August 17, then open on weekends through Labor Day. General Admission is $18.99 or $9.99 after 3pm. Children under two are free. For more information visit http://www.ccprc.com/ or call (843)572-PARK.

Family Fun at Gahagan Sports Complex

Located less than one mile from Daniel’s Orchard is Gahagan Park, the areas premiere recreational facility. Regularly hosting regional softball and football tournaments, the complex encompasses about 37 acres and includes six lighted fields.

There is seating around each of the fields for more than 1,200 guests to enjoy the games. Free parking and a fully stocked concession stand are also on premise. Picnic tables and public facilities make this a great destination for an evening of old fashioned family fun.

Adjacent to the fields at Gahagan is a nearly-enclosed playground, designed by more than 16,000 local children. The park also has walking trails for a little seventh-inning stretch.
For more information call 843-851-5211.

Students are Rocking at Rollings

The mission of R. H. Rollings Middle School of the Arts is to provide its students, future members of a global community, with an integrated curriculum that develops maximum academic potential through creative expression and exploration of the arts.

This amazing school is located just a few miles down Main Street from Daniel’s Orchard and offers a top-notch educational experience, rivaled by few.

RH Rollings Middle School is a public school for grades six through eight, established to make the arts an integral part of education.
Any child residing in the Dorchester District two, including Daniel’s Orchard, is eligible for admission to the school. Children must apply a year in advance and then audition for one of six core areas. A student may strive to become a master in dance, orchestral string instruments, piano, theater, visual arts, or vocal music. While only one core art area is offered to each student, exposure to other arts is provided each year in exploratory courses.

R. H. Rollings Middle School of the Arts is located in Dorchester District Two. RMSA was established in June of 1997 as part of a district initiative to make the arts an integral part of children's education. An outstanding, dedicated staff works diligently every day to ensure that the mission statement is a reality.

In addition to arts and academics, RH Rollings Middle offers students opportunities to participate in sports, including volleyball, basketball, baseball and tennis. Many students also take part in out of state competitions, performances and field trips.

71 percent of Rollings Middle School students are enrolled in courses earning High School credit. There are 627 students total.

Some recent school highlights include receiving the Palmetto Gold Award winner, Excellent rating on school report card, and meeting goals to achieve Adequate Yearly Progress for the 3rd consecutive year. The Education Oversight Committee has recognized RMSA for closing the achievement gap among students of differing economic, racial, and ethnic groups. The results from the annual teacher survey show that 100% of the faculty is satisfied with the learning environment, and 100% also indicated that parents are interested in their children’s schoolwork at RMSA. The PTA again reached 100% membership for parents and teachers. One of Rollings’ finest teachers was selected as
the Dorchester District Two Teacher of the Year.

Visit http://www.rollingsmiddle.com/ for more information.