Are you looking for a traditional camp where your kids stay overnight and enjoy nature? Here’s our list of local overnight camps that are near Upstate, SC, and Greenville. This list includes week-long camps in the mountains and more.
For a complete list of summer camps in the Greenville area, see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps near Greenville.
YMCA of Greenville Summer Day Camp
Day Camp at the YMCA of Greenville is a great place for children and teens to start finding magic in the adventure! We are excited to have your camper experience a fun-filled, exciting summer!
It is important that your child has a wonderful “first”, “second”…or “seventh” camp experience. The YMCA of Greenville’s goal is to create an atmosphere of trust and friendship so that each camper will feel happy and confident at camp. Campers’ activities include but are not limited to: assemblies, choice activities based on weekly themes, skits, stories, arts & crafts, fitness activities, relays, character development, academic enrichment and counselor huddle times.
The YMCA of Greenville camp program is progressively structured to challenge children according to their age. Camp programming is planned to give children an introduction to a wide variety of camp activities, along with providing them the opportunity for creative expression.
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 Prisma Health Family YMCA (Simpsonville).
Financial assistance is available for most camps.
Are you ready for the summer of a lifetime? Give your child an unforgettable week of adventure by exploring the great outdoors at Asbury Hills Summer Camp!
Each summer, we explore what living out your faith looks like through outdoor activities like archery, canoeing, climbing, community-building, daily devotions, & engaging worship!
Located in Cleveland, SC, with 300 beds and 2,000 acres with beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails. Our summer camp is second to none! Established in 1961, our mission has been to serve all people for Christian birth, growth, & renewal.
We have a variety of programs for rising 2nd graders through rising 12th graders; you choose what is best for your camper. We offer 10 sessions of camp; programs vary based on the session. Visit our website to learn more about the magic of Asbury Hills, and register today for Summer 2025!
Looking for a fun and personalized overnight camp experience that blends education with adventure for your child? YLI Camps offers five unique camps across South Carolina, each providing an exciting outdoor setting where both fun and learning come together.
Our camps, including Adventure and Voyager, both located less than an hour away from Greenville, are accredited by the American Camp Association and focus on fostering excellence in youth development. We emphasize building friendships, improving self-confidence, and exploring creativity, ensuring your child enjoys a well-rounded summer experience.
Adventure Camp, located in Sunset, SC, provides a wide range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, rafting, rock climbing, and a zip line canopy tour. These challenges help campers develop teamwork, self-esteem, and a passion for nature.
At Camp Voyager, located in Pickens, SC, campers will experience a summer adventure packed with technology, outdoor activities, games and more. They will have an adventure like no other while conquering the vertical playground, exploring virtual reality with Oculus Quest, or piloting a Drone.
Since 1934, YLI Camps has been dedicated to putting kids first, giving parents peace of mind. Your child will unplug and thrive in a safe, enriching environment where education meets adventure. Contact us today at (864) 878-1103 or [email protected] to inquire about registering. Camps are for kids ages 8-16.
Where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet adventure, Camp Tekoa creates experiences that last a lifetime. Children experience our unique and loving Christian community, helping them to grow in faith, leadership and courage. Our Hendersonville location combines the natural beauty of Western North Carolina with dynamic programming for both day and overnight campers. Whether scaling our climbing walls, zipping through treetops, navigating challenge courses, scouting hiking trails, or exploring our 2-acre lake, each activity is thoughtfully designed to build confidence, create friendships, and allow young adventurers to experience God in nature.
DAY CAMP
Ages: Elementary Day 6*- 8 *must have completed Kindergarten
Adventure Day 9 – 11 year olds
Dates: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (various weeks throughout summer)
OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Ages: 7-17
Dates: Weekly sessions June 1st through July 27th
Shared Worlds is a unique writing camp for rising 8th-12th graders who enjoy writing fantasy and science fiction.
Students get the opportunity to work with professional writers and bestselling authors.
Summer Camp 2025: July 13th-26th, 2025
Crossroads Summer Camp offers athletics, outdoor adventures, arts, relationship building, quiz bowl, and pool parties as part of their camps. Camper must be at least 11 years old.
Camps are currently sold out for 2025, but join the waitlist!
Week 1: June 16-20th, 2025
Week 2: June 23rd-27th, 2025
Week 3: June 30th-July4th, 2025
Week 4: July 7th-11th, 2025
Week 5: July 14th-18th, 2025
Camps are held at Anderson University
864-656-2314 | 2045 Barre Hall, Clemson, SC
Wanna have your child ‘try on’ Clemson for a week this summer? Give them a sneak peek at college life. Check out Summer Scholars!
Offers: Week-long course in a field of interest with a university instructor. Current Clemson students serve as mentors who guide Scholars through the week.
AGE: Rising 7th – 12th grade
864.998.3400 | 457 Camp Fellowship Road, Waterloo, SC
Camp Fellowship provides unique summer programs for children & youth of all ages (grades entering 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!
2025 Camp Fellowship Summer Camp Registration is now open.
Offers youth camps and family/adult camps in Brevard, NC. Camps provide a Christian background along with outdoor adventure for grades 7 – 12.
2025 Summer Camp runs each week from June 2nd, 2025 – August 9th, 2025, with guest speakers each week, with check in on Monday and programs ending on Saturday mornings.
Registration is now open.
Offers: Adventure and recreation camps for boys, rising 1st-12th grade.
Camp McCall run from May 29th, 2025 – August 3rd, 2025
843.383.3901 | 401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville, SC
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 Opens March 3rd, 2025
SC School for the Deaf and Blind has a free one-week summer camp for any child between the ages of 6-14 with visual or hearing impairment in the state of South Carolina. There are both a day camp option and a residential option.
828.862.5554 | 1 Pari Drive, Rosman, NC
PARI Summer Campers will enjoy rocketry, engineering, astrophysics, biology, adventure, and fun in the beautiful Pisgah Forest region.
2025 PARI Summer Camp registration is open!
Falling Creek is a Christian summer camp for boys, located on 900+ private acres in western North Carolina. 1-4 week sessions for rising 1st-12th graders.
Anderson University offers a variety of summer camps at Summer Institute for rising 9-12 graders in camps like Vocal/Choir, Engineering, Theatre, and an overnight scholars camp.
There are also a variety of sports camps in June and July for rising 8th – 12 grade students.
800.849.4475 | 1107 Williams Street, Columbia, SC
The Girls Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands offers programs to girls scouts of all abilities and backgrounds.
They offer special events, camps, cookie sales, and so much more! Upstate, SC troops are available for ages Kindergarten and up.
Summer Camp: You will also find some amazing Girls Scouts of South Carolina- M2M Summer Camp options!
Camps in Spartanburg, Columbia, and an overnight Camp WaBak in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains are available.
864.878.1103 | 391 Moorefield Memorial Hwy , Sunset, SC
Camp Voyager Summer 2026
Overnight tech/outdoor camp for ages 9–15 at Camp Hannon (Sunset, SC). Week-long sessions June–July. Trained staff, unplugged confidence-building fun, t-shirt included.
Limited space, registration is now open.
Price: $945–$995.
Registration for 2026 Camp Voyager Summer Camp is now open!
Offers: From improving your tennis game to gaining tournament training, Nike Tennis Camp is a junior tennis camp for ages 8 to 17.
June or July camps available
Check their website to select from a day camp (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or overnight camps at Furman University.
A gospil centered, outdoor camp summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina for ages rising 3rd grade – 12th grade. The camp offers overnight camping.
Find more information in the 2025 Ridge Haven Summer Camp guide.
Camper scholarships are available.