We are a multi-generational farm that encourages connection, curiosity, and community. As we wander together on the land we foster wonder and delight in the people around us, the places we are, and the gift of the present. Through field trips, classes, parties, and summer camp – Shipshape Farm educates through fun outside.

The Children’s Museum of the Upstate (TCMU) is one of the region’s top destinations for hands-on family fun and learning, and a nationally recognized one at that. Recently named a Top 5 Children’s Museum in the United States by Travel + Leisure, TCMU blends imagination, education, and play in ways that keep kids curious and families coming back.

With 80,000 square feet of interactive exhibits and immersive environments, TCMU invites families to spend time together while exploring over 30 exhibits through experiences designed just for growing minds. From creative studios and STEAM-focused challenges to ever-evolving exhibits, no two visits feel the same.

Beyond daily museum play, TCMU offers engaging field trips, camps, birthday parties, and special programs that make learning exciting and accessible for children of all ages. At its heart, TCMU is a place where play has purpose encouraging creativity, confidence, and connection while making learning feel joyful.

Challenge Island is an award-winning program specializing in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities and camps. With a focus on creativity, learning, and critical thinking, Challenge Island programs help prepare kids to excel at school and teach real-world skills at the same time. We offer a variety of programs for ages 4-14, as well as teambuilding challenges for adults!

Programs include onsite field trips, camps, afterschool enrichment classes, Girl Scout workshops, family engagement and parental involvement programs, book series programs, and more! Best part is we bring the fun to you!

In the summer we offer fun camp themes that kids love from Arcade Mania, Space, and the very popular Slimetopia series camps- just to name a few!

Check out our website to learn more about active programs being offered or to inquire about hosting an event with us!

Yellowbobbypins Art Camp, where creativity knows no bounds and kids can’t wait to get their hands messy! Our art studio is a magical space for kids ages 2-15, where they can explore a wide range of materials—from drawing and painting to clay, fiber arts, and more. Grounded in art history and children’s literature, each session introduces students to famous artists, both modern and historical, inspiring them to create their own masterpieces in a fun and safe environment.

We offer Preschool Playgroups, where young artists enjoy a favorite picture book followed by 5-6 creative stations for hands-on fun, plus weekly art classes, half-day camps during school breaks, and week long summer camps with exciting, unique themes.

Parents rave about our birthday parties, and we’ve proudly earned the title of Best Birthday Party from Kidding Around Greenville Media for two years in a row! Parents tell us their kids count down the days until their next class, and on art class mornings, getting out of bed is a breeze!

Located at Hampton Station in Greenville, Yellowbobbypins Art Camp is a place where kids build confidence, creativity, and independence—all while making memories they’ll cherish.