Are you looking for the summer camps that are within or close to Greenville City Limits? Here’s our list of venues that offer summer camps that are near downtown Greenville. No matter what type of camp you’re searching for you’ll find it here!
For a complete list of summer camps in Upstate, SC see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps near Greenville, SC.
Summer day camp at the Y is more than just fun – it’s a launchpad for lifelong memories. It’s where kids from all backgrounds come together to build confidence, try new things, and form friendships.
Whether your child enjoys sports, arts & science, dance, swimming, or a full-day camp experience, the YMCA of Greenville is ready to help you have the best summer ever! Each and every camp week, counselors work hard to instill the Y’s core values of respect, caring, honesty, responsibility, and faith all in a safe and fun environment.
Each of the family Y branches offers different specialty camps and enrichment experiences, so be sure that your desired camp is offered at your local Y.
Dance Without Limits is excited to offer:
Summer Dance Camps (Ages 3–10)
Offered as week-long themed camps in both Greenville and Simpsonville, these
experiences blend dance, creativity, and play — perfect for young dancers ready to shine:
● Shine, Dance, Slay – This K-Pop camp brings high-energy moves, fierce confidence,
and lots of fun as dancers will experience a world of music, teamwork, and heroic
imagination.
● Royal Princess – Hear ye, Hear ye, royal subjects! Get ready to step into a magical
world of twirls and tiaras royal adventures.
● Pineapple Princess – An island-inspired dance adventure celebrating brave hearts,
ocean dreams, and friendship. Dancers will explore all dance genres while as a part of
our ohana!
● Mermaids & Pirates – Meet us under the sea for a treasure-seeking dance adventure!
From swishy mermaid moves to strong pirate steps, dancers will let their imaginations
sail free.
● Unicorn University – A whimsical week where magic meets movement. Dancers will
twirl, prance, and sparkle their way through a week of dance as they train to become
official unicorn graduates.
In addition to our camps, we also offer a 6-week summer class for ages 2-18 with drop-in options, and a four day Summer Dance Intensive class (Ages 10) where dancers can take their training to the next level.
Summer registration opens February 16th.
Families are encouraged to visit the Dance Without Limits website for full schedules, camp dates, and registration details.
Spark curiosity and ignite creativity with our hands-on Summer Camps at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate!
Designed for kids ages 4–12, our camps blend science, art, storytelling, and exploration into unforgettable week-long adventures. Campers dive into interactive exhibits, experiment with real tools and materials, and discover new passions through guided play and imaginative learning.
With flexible options like half-day camps, full-day camps, and extended stay add-ons, TCMU fits your family’s schedule. With 3 exciting themes over 9 weeks, you can book just one week or all nine! Make Summer Matter with TCMU.
Note: These camps are only available at our Greenville location.
SPONSORED 864.299.1522 ext. 1242 | 245 Cavalier Dr, Greenville, SC
Summer Encounters 2026 camps will begin May 27!
Dive into another unforgettable summer adventure at Christ Church Episcopal School’s award-winning day camps in Greenville, SC. Summer Encounters hosts a comprehensive, diverse, and exciting collection of summer camps that provide meaningful opportunities for any child in grades (rising) K4 to 12.
Summer Encounters camps are designed for curious kids who love to explore new interests, dive deeper into favorite activities, and discover all the fun that summer has to offer. With hundreds of engaging options—ranging from sports and outdoor adventures to science, art, technology, creativity, leadership, and beyond—there truly is something for every child.
Summer Encounters Camps would be honored to invite your family to join us for an exciting summer of new discoveries, friendships, and lasting memories. Registration is open now and camps fill up fast. If you have questions or need assistance in any way, please contact Beth Campbell at campbellb@cces.org or 864.299.1522.
Is your elementary student struggling in school? Camperdown Academy blends structured learning with classic summer fun for rising 1st – 6th graders.
Led by teachers specially trained in the Orton-Gillingham approach, Camp Creekside offers multisensory instruction in reading, writing, and math. With a camp-wide 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, learning feels supportive and approachable as campers strengthen skills, build confidence, and experience success.
Mornings focus on academics, while afternoons shift into engaging activities and outdoor fun. Weekly themes add to the excitement, with past favorites like Water World, Stroke of Art, Sports Spectacular, and STEM-tastic adventures.
Camperdown Academy is a school that specializes in successfully helping children who struggle with language-based learning differences. Camp Creekside does not require that your child have a documented diagnosis of dyslexia.
All camp activities take place on the 10-acre campus in the heart of the Verdae community near downtown Greenville.
Camp Creekside is a five-week adventure designed to deliver academic results. Dates are June 8 – July 17 with no camp the week prior to July 4. Camp runs from 9am-3:30pm weekdays with an optional 8am early arrival. Cost breaks down to $400 per week.
M&G Kids Create! Summer Art Day Camp 2026
Building Blocks
For first-time kindergartners (turning 5 years old by September 1, 2026)
Join our construction crew as we learn about the Elements of Art and discover how these elements are used in different art careers like Interior Design, Graphic Design, Studio Art, and Production Design! K5 campers will learn about the building blocks of art (line, color, shape, etc.) and use them to create fun artworks related to artistic career fields.
Creative Pathways
For rising 1st—6th grade (ages 6-12)
What do you want to do when you grow up? Come explore Graphic Design, Studio Art, Interior Design, and Production Design. Together we’ll learn about the essentials of these artistic careers and combine those tools with your own creativity to craft unique artworks.
Dates: June 1-5, June 8-12, and June 15-19 from 9:30AM – Noon
Fee: Museum Members: $95 | Non-Members: $99
From Concept to Curtain Up
For 6th-8th grade (ages 12-14)
Lights, Camera, Action! Summer campers will explore how the elements of art and principles of design are integrated into the creation of sets, costumes, lighting, and even props on a stage or film set. Through engaging lessons, guest speakers, games, art projects, and collaborative design opportunities, we’ll exercise your child’s creative muscles.
Dates: June 8-12, and June 15-19 from 9:30AM – Noon
Fee: $125
Register at https://museumandgallery.org/kids-create/
SPONSORED 864.355.8900 | 402 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
We’re excited to host another great summer at Roper Mountain Science Center, the home to more than 100 week-long half- and full-day camps for children in completed grades K4 through 9th. Our hands-on activity-based educational Summer Explorations Camps mix a wide variety of fun in a wide range of topics. With selections of old favorites and new offerings from art to animals, pop culture to physics, lots and lots of Legos, and, of course, science for all ages, there is truly something for everyone at Roper Mountain. Come join us for a fun-filled adventure this summer.
Visit www.ropermountain.org for the 2026 Summer Explorations camp guide and registration details. Feel free to contact Lisa Phillips at liphilli@greenville.k12.sc.us or 864-355-8925 with any questions about our summer camp programming.
Members only early online registration is Tuesday March 10, and general registration begins Thursday March 12.
Summer at Coast 2 Coast is not babysitting. It’s a full-blown experience.
If you’re a working parent juggling a million things, feeling stretched thin, wondering how you’re going to keep your kids safe, active, and off screens all summer… take a breath. We’ve got this.
At C2C, your child won’t sit around. They’ll sprint into the best weeks of their year. We’re hitting water parks. We’re taking on Carowinds. We’re exploring the Greenville Zoo. We’re bringing the energy to The Big E. These aren’t “maybe we’ll go outside” days. These are scream-on-the-rollercoaster, laugh-until-you’re-exhausted, core-memory kind of days.
But here’s what makes us different.
We boldly talk about Jesus. We have chapel. We build character. We teach respect. We call boys up to be gentlemen and girls up to be strong, confident young ladies. Our counselors don’t just supervise. They walk alongside campers. They mentor. They redirect. They encourage.
By August, friendships are deeper. Confidence is higher. Kids stand taller.
And parents? They feel peace.
Fun. Faith. Reliability.
If your child is going to have a summer, make it one that shapes them.
Yellowbobbypins Art Camp is a kid-favorite and parent-approved summer program, offering a fun and dynamic experience tailored to a variety of interests.
Summer 2026:
We’re excited to offer morning and afternoon camps to better suit your schedule and child’s needs:
– Morning Camps (9:00 AM–Noon): Designed for Ages 4–7
– Afternoon Camps (1:30–4:30 PM):Perfect for Ages 8–12
What Makes Us Special:
– Weekly Themes: Each week brings a new and exciting theme, including:
– Interior Design
– Circus
– Axolotl
– Unicorns & Mermaids
– Outer Space
– Sweet Treats
– Magical Makers Academy
– Fashion Design
– Miniature Marvels
– Age-Appropriate Fun: Each camp is tailored to match the fine motor skills and developmental needs of the participants, ensuring every child has a meaningful and engaging experience.
– Spectacular Art Shows: At the end of each week, campers showcase their amazing creations in an art show, celebrating their hard work and the friendships they’ve made.
Why Parents Love It:
Our camp goes beyond art by fostering creativity, self-expression, and meaningful connections in a safe and enriching environment.
Make summer 2026 an unforgettable experience with Yellowbobbypins Art Camp!
For 2026, our camp theme is all about the extremes of our planet! “To the Extremes” will take your child on a journey to the hottest, coldest, and strangest places on our planet and discover the animals that live there! Our camps will encourage your child to appreciate these super animals and what they do for our planet.
Whether your child is interested in learning all about bugs in our camp, “It’s A Bug World”, or if they are interested in a good mystery in our camp, “Who Dung It?”, we are sure that your child will leave camp knowing that animals are not only wild, but extremely cool!
Learning and fun go hand in hand this summer at EDUcamp Jr. and Jr. Bruins Sports Camps at Bob Jones University.
Your elementary and middle school kids will explore a different imaginative adventure each week as they make new friends and develop creative skills in a Christian environment.
Some highlights:
There are 58 exciting camps in all. Your child is sure to have an awesome experience at EDUcamp Jr. and Bruins Sports Camps. The adventure begins the week of May 25!
Take advantage of our early bird special. Get $25 off any camp if you register by April 1.
Input code “KiddingGville” to get 10% off all camps!
Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at SCCT Summer Camps! Our diverse range of camps cater to children of all ages, offering a plethora of activities designed to ignite creativity, foster teamwork, and build confidence. From magical expeditions to theatrical escapades, there’s something for every young adventurer!
Step into the world of fantasy with camps like “Pirates, Mermaids, and Fairies, Oh My!” or “Hogwarts,” where imagination knows no bounds. Budding performers can shine in our performance-based camps, such as “Greatest Showman” and “Swifties Sing,” where they’ll hone their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.
For those who prefer hands-on exploration, our activity-based camps like “Action Adventures” and “Treasured Toys” provide a platform for discovery and fun. From crafting to storytelling, every day is an opportunity to learn and grow.
At SCCT, safety is our top priority. Our dedicated staff ensures a nurturing environment where campers can thrive, make new friends and create lasting memories. So, join us this summer and embark on a journey of creativity, laughter, and endless possibilities!
Core Camps (Grades K4 – 8th)
Campers explore music, dance, theater, and visual arts. They learn songs and choreography, create vibrant art projects, and bring stories to life through acting. Each week ends with a lively showcase where campers share their work with family and friends.
Full-time: 9:00am – 3:00pm $255 | Part-time: 9:00am – 1:00pm $195
Specialty Camps
Ready to shine on stage? Led by theater director and choreographer Josh Borges. Campers master high-energy routines, scenes, songs, and choreography, building skill and confidence. Each week ends with a show-stopping showcase where family and friends cheer them on.
Musical Theater: June 1–5 | Grades 6th-12th | 4:00pm – 7:30pm $200
Dance: August 3–7 | Grades 6th-12th | 5:45pm – 8:00pm $200
Princess Camp: August 3–6 | Ages 3–8 | 4:00pm – 5:30pm $100
Inclusive Arts Camps (Grades K4 – 8th)
We partner with World Upside Down Arts Studio to provide a supportive environment where children of all abilities explore theater, music, dance, and visual arts. Small groups with a 1:2–1:4 staff-to-student ratio ensure personalized guidance.
Full-time: 9:00am – 3:00pm $310 | Part-time: 9:00am – 1:00pm $275
Grab 5% off with Early Bird pricing before April 1—stackable with a 5% sibling discount!
Are you ready for a fun-filled week of music this summer? Join First Presbyterian Church’s Music Camp 2026!
When: June 8–11, 12:00–4:00 PM
Who: Rising 2nd–6th Graders
Where: First Presbyterian Church, Downtown Greenville
Cost: $100 per child
864.203.7149 | 78 Mayberry Street, Greenville, SC
PKL Park Pickleball Summer Camp
This active summer camp introduces kids to pickleball fundamentals through skill-building, games, and friendly competition—perfect for boosting confidence, making friends, and having fun on the court.
Camp Hours: Monday–Friday | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Age Groups:
• Ages 7–10
• Ages 11–13
June, July, and August camps available
Cost: $250 per child | $235 members
Kids can explore animal care at the Greenville Humane Society through hands-on activities, humane education, and time with shelter pets.
Spots are limited!
Dates: June 17–19 & July 15–17, 2026
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: Greenville Humane Society
Ages: 6–10
Offers: These week-long camps include options to learn about plays, musicals, improv, and auditioning.
Campers get to experience live theatre and be a part of a group performance at the end of the week.
Ages: 7 – 15 (grouped by age).
Summer camp 2026 information TBD
Super Summer Day Camp (Ages 6–12)
Super Summer Camp offers a fun, enriching summer filled with games, arts and crafts, educational activities, and exciting field trips around Greenville.
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026 (No camp July 3)
Hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Ages: 6–12 years
Locations:
Bobby Pearse Community Center
David Hellams Community Center
Nicholtown Community Center
West Greenville Community Center
Weekly Themes
Cost (Activity fee included):
City Residents: $475 – $575
Financial Aid (City Residents Only): $300
Registration Opens: February 16
Offers themed camps and specialty camps
Ages: rising 5K – 8th Grade
Campers are grouped into teams by age and participate in a wide variety of fun activities
Full day camp – 7:30 am to 6 pm
Open to both members and nonmembers
We provide a faith-based, enriching, and memorable experience, offering dance, music, drama, crocheting, sewing , creative writing , and more!
Full Day camp
Ages: Elementary and Middle School students
2026 summer camp TBD
Camp Invention – Simpsonville, Greenville, and Anderson, SC
Offers day camps for ages 5–12 with STEM, invention, engineering, creativity, and problem-solving activities.
Runs June through July each summer, with select spring sessions offered separately for Club Invention programs.
Pricing varies by location and session; fees are set locally by host sites in Simpsonville and Greenville, SC.
Some options for 7+ hours of care available depending on camp
Locations & Dates:
Southside Christian School – Simpsonville, SC
Week 1: June 1–5, 2026
Week 2: July 6–10, 2026
Green Charter School – Simpsonville – Greenville, SC
June 1–5, 2026
A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School – Greenville, SC
June 8–11, 2026
Robert E. Cashion School – Greenville, SC
June 1–4, 2026
St. Joseph Catholic School – Anderson, SC
June 15–19, 2026; before and after care available
Offers: Soccer programs for children ages 2 – 8 years old.
Offers: Camps include gymnastics, parkour, games, open play, snacks & tons of fun! For ages 3 years and up.
2026 summer camp dates TBD (typically at the Mauldin location)
864.467.6624 | 99 John McCarroll Way, Greenville, SC
2026 summer camp dates TBD
This camp focuses on building motivation, teamwork, self-discipline, and community during a fun recreational and educational summer camp in memory of Officer Allen Jacobs.
Camp is for rising 5th and 6th-graders.
Camp is free, space is limited.
Offers: A wide variety of sports camps for students of all ages included. They also offer academic camps, theatre camps, and summer courses for credit.
864.235-7505 | 1105 Haywood Road, Greenville, SC
Summer Camp Dates:
June 1-5 | Wild Wonders
July 20-24| Splish & Splash water camp
Aug 3-7| Space Exploration
Monday – Friday
Cost: $125 per week
864.660.2080 | 200 W. Washington Street, Greenville, SC
Offers: Campers have fun as they make friends and learn more about God in a positive, Christian environment.
Ages: rising K5-5th grade
Monday – Friday | 9 am – 12 pm
New sport each week.
EASY Basketball Camp returns June 1–4, 2026 at Legacy Early College (9am–3pm).
Grades 1–8 build fundamentals through skill work and competitive play.
Cost: $125
Limited spots—register at easybasketballcamps.com.
864.288.6470 | 4806 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC
Greenville Rec Community Center Summer Camps — Greenville, SC
Ages 6–11, June 1–July 31, 9 AM–5 PM.
Full-day structured childcare with activities, crafts, games, and outdoor play.
Pricing: $405 Greenville resident / $507 out-of-county for the full summer. Early arrival and late stay are available.
Locations:
• Berea Community Center
• Mt. Pleasant Community Center
• Sterling Community Center
• Brutontown Community Center
• Freetown Community Center
• Staunton Bridge Community Center
Registration opens February 2nd, 2026 and can be done online or in person at 4806 Old Spartanburg Rd, Taylors, SC 29687 on February 3rd.
Offers: Weekly dance camps for all skill levels, ages 3 – 3
Monday – Thursday & Monday – Friday camps available
June & July camps
Camps are 3 hours long
Camp Animal Care is held at Greenville County Animal Care
Vet education on the proper care and treatment of pets for children
Ages: 8 to 15 years old
June & July camps
9 am – 3 pm
Offers: Clay based summer camps for kids
Kids Jr. Clay Camp for ages 6 – 10
Kids Clay Camp for ages 10 and older
Weekly (Monday-Friday)
June and July Camps are available
2026 Summer Kids Camp registration is open for ages 6 and older.
Offers: Half-day art camp includes projects such as clay sculpting, mosaics, painting with ceramics and canvas, and string art.
Ages: 6-14
Saturday sessions available
2026 summer camp dates TBD
Offers a variety of art-based summer camps for kids, preschool through age 12.
Summer camps for 2026
864.735.3948 | 101 Abney Street, Greenville, SC
GCCA Summer Art Camp in Greenville, SC offers creative, hands-on art experiences for ages 5–12.
Kids explore multiple mediums through themed sessions led by professional artists at Greenville Center for Creative Arts.
Sample Themes: Makerspace Masterpieces, Fairy House Creation, Animation, Art History, Clay, Printmaking, Paint & Sip Days
EASY Basketball Camp is back! We’re excited to invite your athlete to join us for an incredible week of skill development, competition, and fun! The camp focuses on fundamentals, skill work, and live play while teaching discipline, confidence, and teamwork. Campers will receive high-level instruction in a positive, high-energy environment!
Offers: Basketball game at Legacy Early College
Grades: 1st – 8th
June 1st – 4th, 2026
9 AM – 3 PM
Cost: $138
Registration: All walk-up campers must pay an additional $25 fee
What to Bring
Lunch, Appropriate Clothing, and Shoes to play
basketball
Offers: Campers will receive individual development, from basic skills, drills and full-court scrimmages to improve your overall game.
Coached by Greenville High’s basketball head coach Mike Anderson.
The camp is organized by US Sports Camps.
End of May & July camps available
Camps are held on a one week basis for ages 9 to 15.
864.271.7570 | 420 College Street, Greenville, SC
Offers: Art camps for ages 5-16, taught by art professionals. Camps are typically offered in June, July, and August.
2026 summer camp registration typically opens at the end of February
Partial scholarships are available with applications for camp.
843.383.3901 | 401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville, SC
Offers: For students interested in science and math, the Governor’s School for Science and Math offers camps in STEM with their GoSciTech camps each summer.
Ages: 6th- 10th grade.
Virtual camps, residential camps, and day camps are available
Application opens March 2nd, 2026
864.735.7520 | 117 Haywood Rd. Suite C, Greenville, SC
This STEM-based learning lab offers a drop-off STEM program during the week, plus summer camp options for ages 4 – 12.
Themes include things like Catastrophic Events, Mad Scientists, LEGO, Drone, and more.
Morning or afternoon camp available
Camp are 4 days long
Offers: Ivybrook Academy is looking forward to a fun-filled summer with all of you!
Preschool summer camps!
Themed summer camps such as backyard adventures, space exploration, and scientific discoveries.
864.678.5107 | 829 Garlington Road, Greenville, SC
Offers: Various summer programs for all ages and interests
Ages 12–14 (entering 7th–9th), June 1–July 31 (closed July 3), 9 AM–5 PM with early arrival (7:30 AM) and late stay (until 6 PM). Life skills, recreation, field trips, and snacks/lunch provided.
Locations:
• Mt. Pleasant Community Center
• Sterling Community Center
Pricing:
• Greenville County residents: $475 for 9 weeks
• Out-of-county residents: $595 for 9 weeks
864.283.0347 | 209 West Antrim Drive, Greenville, SC
Offers: Cooking camp for beginners! Children will learn basic kitchen skills, baking 101, strengthen motor skills, and promote diverse eating habits.
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Location: Midtown Greenville location
Summer camp information will be released in February
864.787.1349 | 1818 Augusta Street, Suite 112, Greenville, SC
Vino & Van Gogh Summer Camps Offer:
Week-long half-day art camps (ages 4–14) May 28–August 7; with themes like tie-dye, Squishmallow, Sparkle Studio, Interior Design, GLOW, Wicked, and more.
Small 7:1 ratio, drop-off, snacks, AM/PM, early-bird + sibling discounts.
2026 Summer Camp registration is open