July 2018
D I G E S T
The Official Publication of the Kiawah Island Community Association
KICA Core Functions: Recreation
KICA’s Recreation Department manages the amenities at The
Sandcastle as well as the boat launches at Rhett’s Bluff and
Eagle Point, the kayak launch and storage at Cinder Creek,
private events and more. The department also offers an array
of programs to enhance our members’ experience, from
community clubs and fitness classes to cultural events.
The department is headed by Kay Narmour, who has been
working at The Sandcastle almost since its inception. Originally
hired for only six hours a week to cover while management was
off, Narmour quickly began to handle weekend events and her
hours increased. When she began working for KICA, “No one
could foresee how The Sandcastle would eventually be used.”
Today, this essential department is professionally staffed and
provides a broad range of opportunities for many interests
and needs. They host numerous community groups, offer
skilled event planning, and oversee daily fitness and member
recreational needs. The team provides interesting social,
wellness, and educational opportunities, and is constantly
creating exciting new offerings.
The Sandcastle
The crown jewel of the department’s facilities is The Sandcastle,
the exclusive community club for all KICA members. The
recreation staff, housed at The Sandcastle, provides a wide array
of services and programs for members’ enjoyment. (To learn
more about the origins of The Sandcastle facility and its uses
over the years, view the November and December 2017 issues
of Digest, available online at kica.us/digest.)
The newly-renovated beachfront facility is scheduled to reopen
on July 3. Renovations include sweeping new views of the
ocean from the first floor and a stunning new pool. With its
surrounding Ipe deck and green lawn, the new pool will be a
premier spot for island relaxation. The family pool will still
provide swimming fun for families, along with the playground
and kiddie pool.
The social experience will be elevated to a new level with the
breezy new Sandbar, and tasty fare from Chef John Zucker at
the Castle Grille. Zucker, a Best Chef America recipient, owns
Cru Catering and Purlieu French bistro on the Peninsula.
Members will access The Sandcastle with a member card,
which is also used for purchases from the Sandbar and Castle
Grille. The card allows them to conveniently sign in for
classes and programs, or pay for program fees. Accounts are
billed at the end of each month, and members can authorize
family to charge to their member account if they wish. To
obtain a member card or find out more information, contact
[email protected].
The Sandcastle is a popular rental venue for private member
events, such as weddings, anniversaries and birthdays. Event
staff can walk members through
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