Greenville City Camps

2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Summer Camp
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites Finalist: Sports Program
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites First Place: Childcare Center
2023 KABOOM Family Favorites First Pace: Afterschool Care

YMCA of Greenville Summer Day Camp

Magic is in the adventure, and we can’t wait to start our 2023 summer adventure at YMCA of Greenville’s Summer Day Camp! Offered for school-aged children, the YMCA of Greenville hosts a variety of weekly camps like full-day traditional camp and teen camp, half-day specialty camps for sports, aquatics, dance, and science, and extended day camp for specialty camp participants who want the full-day experience.

Summer Day Camp is offered at Caine Halter Family YMCA (Greenville), Eastside Family YMCA (Taylors), George I. Theisen Family YMCA (Travelers Rest), Judson Community Center (Greenville) and YMCA Program Center (Simpsonville). 

Every week, counselors and staff work hard to instill the Y’s core values of respect, caring, honesty, responsibility, and faith all in a safe and fun environment. 

Financial assistance is available for most camps.

YMCA Camp Greenville

For 111 years, generations of campers have experienced YMCA Camp Greenville’s “magic on the mountain.” Camp Greenville’s unique mountaintop setting on 1,400 acres and adventurous programs make for unforgettable experiences that provide a lifetime of memories.

Camp Greenville has 3 overnight session offerings including Base Camp, Adventure Trips, and specialty camps (Parent/Me and Leadership Development Program).  

Additionally, Camp Greenville also offers multiple Family Camp options throughout the year! 

Financial assistance is available for most camps. 

2023 KABOOM Awards Family Favorites 1st Place: Summer Camps

WELCOME TO SUMMER ENCOUNTERS, CAMPS FOR CURIOUS KIDS!

2023 camps will begin May 31! Summer Encounters is a day camp program in Greenville, SC. It hosts a comprehensive, diverse, and exciting collection of summer camps that provide meaningful opportunities for any child in grades K4 to 12. With almost 300 camps (75 are NEW) over 11 weeks, Summer Encounters offers something for everyone! Adventures in sports, creative pursuits, cooking, science and technology, service learning, and more! There are even some fun academic camps to give kids a “jump start” on the next school year. Last year approximately 1700 campers from over 100 schools explored with us.

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 opens on February 15th. If you would like a brochure or need assistance in any way, please contact Traci Weldie at [email protected] or 864.299.1522 x1242.

Fundamental Communications is a natural environment-based therapy group consisting of a team of pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapists. We proudly provide services in a variety of locations including schools, clinics, child care centers, and homes. Our experienced and caring professionals provide individualized treatment for the pediatric population. Our goal is to engage children in fun and meaningful therapy to help them achieve their highest potential.

Many of our therapists have summer openings for speech, occupational, and physical therapy. If you are interested in continuing with therapy throughout the summer, please call our office for availability.

Even though children need a break from the rigor of school, summer vacation offers opportunities to learn and develop in a more relaxed setting outside the structure of school. A flexible summer schedule also offers more opportunities for children and therapists to work on those challenges that they haven’t had time to address.

Children can enjoy more therapy time outside with the added benefit of natural vitamin D. Plus, playing outside can work several different therapies at once!

All of our therapists are BabyNet certified providers, so therapy is FREE through the age of 3! After that, we bill directly to your insurance for coverage.

Find out more at Fundamental Communications or call us at (864) 270-8647 extension 107.

TRIUMPH AND LIBERTY SOCCER CAMP!

The Triumph Soccer Camp is an opportunity to improve your soccer skills, create friendships, and have fun! Boys and girls ages 8-14 years old may participate in the spectacular three-day soccer event. From beginner to intermediate soccer levels, our staff will create a training environment that assists all participant’s levels of ability where they can thrive. 

The Liberty camp is June 19-21 at Bob Jones University Campus.
The Triumph camp is July 10-12 at Bob Jones University Campus.

The first-ever Path2Pro camp hosted by Liberty is a great way to elevate your soccer potential.  Girls ages 14-17 years old may participate.  This camp is for the elite soccer player who desires to advance their soccer match skill integration and intellect. Participants will have the amazing experience of learning from, Liberty Head Coach Julie Carlson, Liberty soccer players and the stage set for pathway to pro.

Space is limited, register today 864-203-0565

Greenville Explorers’ Summer Camp programming is a full 5 day week with full days of camp for K2 thru 5th graders. Each week has a fun interactive theme attached that includes Arts Extravaganza; Global Chef Adventures; Trailblazers & Treasure Hunters; and Planes, Trains, & Automobiles! Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks will be provided as well as themed activities, free play, and field trips & excursions (depending on age). Information regarding the specific weekly themes, time frames for the age group needed, and sample daily schedules & menus are available on the website or by emailing [email protected]

Time frame is: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:30pm

Address: 638 East Washington St, Greenville, SC 29601

Cost for 1 all-inclusive week is $500 with bundle options and pricing plans available.

2023 KABOOM Awards Family Favorites Finalist: Summer Camp

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:

• Robotics and Technology
• Tour de Pizza
• Global Expeditions
• Theatre
• Bug Biodiversity
• Intro to Coding

There are 20 exciting EDUcamp Jr. programs in all, plus five Jr. Bruins Sports Camps, led by experienced coaches, that focus on developing skills and sportsmanship while having fun.

Your child is sure to have an awesome experience at EDUcamp Jr. and Jr. Bruins Sports Camps. The adventure begins the week of May 21.

Take advantage of our early bird special. Get $25 off any camp if you register by April 1.

Input Code: KiddingGville, 10% off all camps! Expires on July 29th.

Explore camps and register

https://educamp.bju.edu/

This is the place to be in 2023!  With a new theme each week, we’ll play to the strengths of the “connected generation” – aka Gen Z- exploring everything from aerospace to zoology in an on-demand world.

Big adventures, innovation, imagination, and great new friends – this Kids ‘R’ Kids fun!”

Join NoteAbility this summer!  With lots of free time to create, summer is the BEST time to find your jam…and discover unlimited possibilities with music-making! 

WEEK LONG CAMPS (2023)

Noteability will host a themed morning (9am-12pm) and/or afternoon (1pm-4pm) camp each week (for 10 weeks) from June to August at the Greenville location. Campers can attend one (or both) camps and early drop-off and late pick up are available. There is something for ALL LEVELS/ABILITIES! Ask about custom camps if you don’t see a perfect fit!

• Build: Make Your Own Instrument + Music Themed Lego Kit
• Ocean Adventures Vocal Camp
• Unicorns, Dinosaurs + Ukuleles
• Star Wars Camp
• Princesses and Piano for Beginners
• Strings for Beginners
• Recording Rockstars!
• Sing! 2 Vocal Camp
• Explore!: a sampler of an instrument each day-piano, strings, guitar, drums and voice

*If your child does not meet the age requirement, Noteability will consider exceptions on a case by case basis. Don’t see a camp on the week you need? They can add camps for groups of 6 or more on request. Please reach out with any questions to [email protected].  ALL CHILDREN IN CAMP MUST BE POTTY TRAINED.

To see full camp offerings visit NoteAbility.

In addition to camps, Noteability also offers WEEKLY LESSONS and WEEKLY CLASSES. For lesson registration, contact [email protected]!

Dance Without Limits is excited to offer themed dance camps for ages 3-10 this summer!

We offer half-day and full-day options. Our camps include lots of dancing, themed crafts, games, and a snack.

On Fridays, we do a special performance for families!
In addition to our day camps, we offer dance classes in the evenings for a 6-week summer session (ages 10-18).
New this Summer, we are offering a 6-week Twinkle session for the little ones!

At Dance Without Limits, we believe dance is for everybody. Regardless of age, shape, size, or ability, we believe every child can benefit from and deserves the chance to dance. We pride ourselves on offering quality dance training in a wholesome, family-friendly atmosphere.

Registration for our summer camps opens February 22nd. Don’t miss your chance to spend the summer on the dance floor!

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 9. 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 2023 Summer Explorations camp guide and registration details. Feel free to contact Lisa Phillips at [email protected] or 864-355-8925 with any questions about our summer programming.

Member early online registration is Tuesday March 7, and general registration begins March 9.

Afternoon camp at The Little Gym of Greenville gives your kid the summer camp experience without the bug bites, poison ivy, and week-long commitments. Combining fun physical activity, games, and arts & crafts, we’ll help your child beat the summer heat by staying cool at The Little Gym.

Your child will spend three adventure-filled hours a day on a unique, exciting quest with their friends. Each week revolves around an interactive learning theme and creative lesson plans to keep your child engaged

The best part about camps at The Little Gym of Greenville, is they are completely flexible! Bring your little one for a day, a few days, or a week at a time. Our camp packages lets your family choose the best option for you.

Ages: 3-8 years
Dates: June 5th to August 4^th
Days: Mondays through Fridays
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Themes:
Hawaiian Hide and Seek
Superheroes
Animal Adventures
Sports of all Sorts
Princess and Prince Party
Pirates
Space Adventures
Pajama Party
Ninja Warrior

Call/Text (864)991-3577 or go online to www.tlggreenvillesc.com to enroll your child in the Best Summer Ever!

Elements of Art

For first-time kindergartners or rising 1st graders

If you have a K5 child that doesn’t want to miss out on fun with art, then bring your beginner to M&G for a special kindergarten camp focused on the Elements of Art. Your child will enjoy multiple art projects, age-appropriate lessons, interactive games, and snacks while learning about line, shape, color, and texture. This 5-day morning camp will keep your young starter so engaged, he won’t even know he’s learning!

Note: K5 campers must turn 5 years old by September 1, 2023

Art Around the World

1st—6th grade (ages 6-12)

Italy, China, Egypt, Australia! Students will learn about animal symbolism, colors, patterns and much more as they explore different art forms from around the globe. This 5-day morning camp includes artistic and cultural discoveries, snacks, and new friends, and it concludes with a special art exhibition for young creatives to showcase their week’s adventures.

Dates: 9:30 AM to 12 PM daily

· June 5-9; Art Exhibition & Reception, June 10

· June 12-16; Art Exhibition & Reception, June 17

· June 19-23; Art Exhibition & Reception, June 24

Fee: includes daily instruction, art supplies, and snack

· Museum Members: $85

· Non-Member: $90

South Carolina Children’s Theatre provides half-day summer camps for students ages 3 – 12th grade in acting, musical theatre, creative storytelling, theatrical design, improvisation, and more!

Caregivers can address any questions with SCCT Registrar Jill Wolf at 864.235.2885 ext. 105 (Mon, Tues, or Thur till 2:30 PM) or by email at [email protected].

About SCCT’s Education Program
Established in 1992, SCCT’s Theatre Arts Conservatory is a year-round program for students ages 3-18. The format includes Advanced-Level Studios, Intermediate, Process, Musical Theatre, Story Drama, and Exploration Classes, as well as Specialty Classes & Workshops. Each format offers unique games, activities, and challenges for the theatre student.

We believe that theatre arts training is like any other form of training; the more you do it, the better you get. Just as a dancer takes class after class of ballet; or a soccer player trains year after year with a team, theatre arts training is most effective when the student is repeatedly exposed to vocabulary, theories, and exercises. At SCCT, we hope to provide a variety of creative opportunities that encourage creative thinking, develop verbal and social skills, and bolster self-esteem. Skills needed for any job, not just acting.

Climbing Summer Camps are here! Sign your climber up for a week full of education, climbing activities, and fun games at BlocHaven, Greenville’s newest and largest rock climbing gym. No experience required.

Music Math Multilingual Christian Academy is now open for summer camp registration and 2023-2024 school year registration! Throughout the months of June and July, our school is offering summer camps in music, math, robotics, Mandarin/Spanish/English immersion, creative arts, ping pong, and Chinese cooking! Ages and prices vary depending on each camp.

Camps will be held at MMM Academy’s location at McAlister Square, 225 S Pleasantburg Drive in Greenville, SC, and we welcome you to visit our space to find out more and to register in person. You can also register at this form or at our website: mmmchristianacademy.com/summer-camp or contact us at [email protected].

Our school is also open for registration for the 2023-24 school year for both part-time and full-time students. As a language immersion school, we offer classes in Spanish or Mandarin while both our part-time and full-time programs have the option to simultaneously supply credits in English, math, science, social studies, music, and art. We offer afterschool and weekend enrichment programs as well. Please visit mmmchristianacademy.com or contact us to learn more.

We can’t wait to meet your students this summer!

Summer classes and lessons available throughout June, July, and August!
See what music will do for your child – now and for the rest of their lives!

Whether you’re looking for a delightful social outing with your younger child, a drop-off class for your older one, or an effortlessly uncomplicated way to get your school-age child started – or re-motivated! – with music lessons, summers at Piano Central Studios are your solution.

You’ll find two beautiful studio locations, convenient scheduling, and warm, nurturing teachers just waiting to welcome you and make this one of your best, most musical summers yet.

Best of all, we make it easy for you to fit music into your summer, so that everyone gets to have the summer they want.  Maybe that means Mom or Dad take music lessons too!

• Weekly Kindermusik Adventures classes – babies to age 7 years
• Hawaiian Adventures Ukulele Class – ages 6 – 8
• Private Music Lessons on nearly any instrument for ages 6 to adult

Your music-filled summer is just a simple call or click away! In-person and online lessons available.

Kroc Greenville Summer Camps: Make this a summer to remember by enrolling your kids in Kroc Greenville’s Summer Camps! Participants aged 6-12 are welcome to attend one of two fantastic summer camps, Summer Sports Camp and Summer Art Camp. These half-day camps are sure to keep your child engaged through age-specific activities designed by our knowledgeable and passionate staff.

Sports Camp: Our Summer Sports Camp features a different sport each week! Here, participants will learn about and play a different sport each week.

Art Camp: Our Summer Art Camp participants will enjoy the creative process of making and exploring with various art mediums.

What you need to know: Both camps take place at Kroc Greenville and feature indoor and outdoor activities. There is time allotted for participants to enjoy a snack from home. Participants even have the opportunity to swim at the end of each day, so be sure to pack a swimsuit!

World Upside Down Arts Studio offers classes in music, visual arts, dance, and theater for children, youth, and adults.  

Summer Camp: June – July | $125+/week |K5-12th grade

We offer part-time, full-time, and extended-day options. Students learn music, visual arts, dance, and theater and show what they learn in a Friday show.

June 5-9 | Moana
June 12-16 | Encanto
June 19-23 | Jungle Book
June 26-30 | Frozen
July 4-7 | Sound of Music
July 10-14 | Lion King
July 17-21 | Mary Poppins
July 24-28 | The Greatest Showman

Specialty Arts Camps: June – July
June 5-9 | Jazz/Tap Dance, Special Effects Makeup, Cartoon Drawing: Lilo and Stitch
June 12-16 | Musical Theater Dance, Acting Fundamentals, Cartoon Drawing: Spider-Man and Gwen, Theater Makers
June 19-23 | Worship Dance, Stage Design, Cartoon Drawing: Peter Pan and Wendy
June 26-30 | Hip Hop Dance, Costume Design, Cartoon Drawing: Star Wars, Theater/Film Music Composition
July 4-7 | Musical Theater Dance, Acting Fundamentals, Cartoon Drawing: Lilo and Stitch
July 10-14 | Broadway Bootcamp, Costume Design, Cartoon Drawing: Spider-Man and Gwen
July 17-21 | Jazz/Tap Dance, Stage Design, Basic Sewing, Cartoon Drawing: Peter Pan & Wendy, Theater Makers
July 24-28 | Hip Hop Dance, Special Effects Makeup, Cartoon Drawing: Star Wars, Theater/Film Music Composition

Offers: Weekly Sky Camp combines fun and fitness with counselor lead activities to keep your kids engaged throughout the day. For ages 5 – 12. Half and full days are available.

Offers: 3 day mini camps for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school ages during the evening (5:30 – 7 pm). Camps include dance and a craft.

Camps are $75 each.

Offers: Camps include gymnastics, parkour, games, open play, snacks & tons of fun! Half-day or full-day offered at two locations (Greenville and Mauldin). For ages 3 years and up.

Offers: Half-day art camp includes projects such as clay sculpting, mosaics, painting with ceramics and canvas, and string art. Ages 6-14.

Offers: A wide variety of camps for students of all ages including athletic, fine arts, and academic camps, as well as college counseling workshops. For grades 1st – 12th.

Offers: Ivybrook Academy is looking forward to a fun-filled summer with all of you! Themed summer camps such as backyard adventures, space exploration, and scientific discoveries.

Offers: Camps for kids ages 4 and up are offered. Hand-building clay projects for ages 4 – 10, and a wheel class for ages 10 and older.

Weekly camps run throughout June and July. 2023 registration is open.

Offers: Week-long half-day art camps with various themes such as Star Wars, ballet, and dinosaurs. Kids can learn how to make jewelry, tie-dye, use glow paint, and more! For ages 4 and up and varies by program.

Camp Fellowship provides unique summer programs for children & youth of all ages (grades K-12). They strongly believe camp is for everyone and work diligently to create exceptional programs that engage campers in faith formation, community building, personal growth and development, and loads of outdoor fun!

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.
June 19 – 23, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sterling Elementary School

The deadline to register is Friday, May 27, 2023
Camp is free, space is limited.

Offers: Five days of non-stop entertainment and learning that kids will love. Each Academy is designed and taught by golf professionals from Topgolf Coach in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Designed for kids aged 6 years – 12 years.

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. Classes are for ages 7 – 15 (grouped by age).

Offers: Campers have fun as they make friends and learn more about God in a positive, Christian environment.

Ages: K5-8th grade
June 5th – July 28th, 2023
New sport each week.

Offers: C2C Kids offers 10-weeks of awesome fun, games, crafts, water days, and the most amazing field trips for ages K-8th grade.

The weekly schedules are organized by theme, with specific activities scheduled for each day.

Summer 2023 Registration is open.

Offers: For students interested in science and math, the Governor School for Science and Math offers camps in STEM for rising 6th- 10th grade.
Camps offered include virtual camps, residential camps, and day camps.

Application Deadline is May 15, 2023. Check the website for the most up-to-date information.

Offers: Cooking camp for beginners! Children will learn basic kitchen skills, baking 101, herb planting, and more.
Ages: 7 – 11 years old
Cost: $65 per day; $325 for the week
The classes will include a snack, apron, and recipe book

July 12 – 16, 2023
July 17-21, 2023
July 31- Aug 4, 2023
9 – 12 pm

Registration is open!

For  students aged 7-12 years who are enrolled in an English as a Second Language (ESL) program at their school

• Six weeks of camp: June 5 – July 28 from 8:30 am – 3:00 pm (no camp June 26 – July 7)
• Academic focus on English literacy on Mondays – Thursdays with projects and recreational activities included
• Fun Fridays: recreational activities, projects, and guest speakers
• Cost: $35 a week; scholarships available

Offers: A variety of zoo camps that include animal encounters, games, experiments, crafts. For ages 3 – 14.

Offers: Summer Day Camp offers a variety of activities like arts, crafts, sports, field trips, and special events for rising 1st – 6th graders. Day Camps are offered at seven different community centers across the county.

Camp runs from June 5th – August 4th.

Offers: Education on the proper care and treatment of pets for children ages 5 to 16 years old

Offers: Weekly dance camps for all skill levels, ages 2 – 12 years. Camps are hosted at locations in and around Greenville, including Caine Halter Family YMCA, Verdae YMCA, Eastside YMCA, George Theisen YMCA in Travelers Rest, YMCA Program Center in Simpsonville, Woodruff Road Christian Preschool, and Christ Church Episcopal School.

Offers: Soccer programs for children ages 2 – 8 years old.

Offers: Weekly art camps designed to let kids explore a range of materials, mediums, and concepts. For ages 5 – 12.

Camps are June 5 – August 4th, 2023

The City of Greenville Parks & Rec is offering a fun-filled summer with field trips, educational time, arts & crafts, sports, games and more for children ages 6-12 years old! A healthy lunch will be provided each day.

Each year, the Upstate Writing Project is thrilled to offer a variety of writing camps during the summer for young writers. Each of these camps is focused on developing writing for various purposes. This year we are excited to announce 4 different camps!

Virtual options and in-person options available

June and July 2023 camps available.

Offers: Three day art classes for various skill levels, ages 5-16. Camps offered in June, July, and August.

The Upcountry History Museum offers themed- history summer camps, with programs available for preschool through high school

Offers: The Summer Cru Program’s week-long sessions are offered for K3 & K4 students. Programs run June 5th through July 28th, 2023.