Events

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Lake Carolina Oyster Roast

October 26, 2024

Gather with friends and enjoy the best deal in town with the annual, all you can eat, Oyster Roast, hosted by Lake Carolina CAMS.  All proceeds to benefit Children's Charities of the Midlands.

Tickets available at the CAMS office:

100 Lake Caroline Blvd, Columbia, SC

Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

November 16, 2024

The Turkey Trot is a fun way to walk off some pounds before laying them on for Thanksgiving.  The race is performed in the Harborside neighborhood of Lake Carolina.

USTAF Certified Race Route for the 5K with official chip timing from Strictly Running.  Follow link to register on their website.

This event is also a featured race on Columbia Running Club Tour de Columbia.

Prizes each category:

  • Top 3 males 5K
  • Top 3 females 5k
  • Top 3 kids 5k
  • 1 mile male
  • 1 mile female
  • 1 mile kid
2023 Turkey Trot 5K
2023 Turkey Trot 5K
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Flagship Event

Polar Bear Plunge & Brunch

January 18, 2025

Our largest fundraiser! A donation gets you brunch with the ChippenWhale plunge team for pre-jump preparedness.    The plunge is hosted by CAMS of Lake Carolina and takes place at noon at Sunset Park in Lake Carolina.   Return to the brunch for live music and more food after the plunge.

Online Auction begins 3 weeks prior to the event. Live auction of additional items in the afternoon.  Fill out the Contact Us information to get on the mailing list.