COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)— In today’s look at Local Living, the Orangeburg County Sheriff’s Office is hosting two summer camps. The first one is from July 7 to July 11 at New Galilee Christian Church in Holly Hill. And the second is from July 14 to July 18 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Orangeburg. Both are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are open to kids ages 8 to 17. You must pick up an application at the sheriff’s office on Ellis Avenue. The deadline is Friday, June 27. The Cayce Police Department is also hosting a summer camp. The Cayce Character Camp is designed to build meaningful connections between youth, police officers, and community leaders. It will be held from July 14 through July 24 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cayce Elementary School. The camp is open to ages 7 through 12 and costs $90 per child. You can attend the 9th annual Juneteenth Freedom Fest and Parade this weekend. The event celebrates culture and community with live music, food trucks, games, and more. It takes place Saturday, June 21 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sumter and Gervais Streets in Columbia. Admission is free. There will also be a Juneteenth celebration at Edventure this weekend. You can enjoy soulful sounds from the Sunrise Jazz Band and participate in activities like traditional basket weaving, bracelet-making, and more. It takes place Saturday, June 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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