Summer Camps in Pickens County

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 info@ylicamps.com to inquire about registering. Camps are for kids ages 8-16.

Looking for a FUN Summer Camp? Look no further than Foothills Gymnastics and Cheers Center in Easley, SC!

Registration is a breeze with just a few clicks on our user-friendly JotForm! At Foothills, we’re dedicated to providing the best learning environment, guided by skilled and professional coaches who ensure every camper has a hands-on, memorable experience.

We offer a variety of camps for all ages and interests, starting as young as three years old with our Foothills Kiddie Camp. Older kids can sharpen their gymnastics skills, explore ninja training, or discover hidden talents in our week-long camps. Dancers can strengthen their acro skills, while cheerleaders perfect their tumbling and technique.

For kids who love adventure, our Great Adventure Camp offers non-stop fun and excitement. And introducing our newest camp, Builders and Bulldozers, where kids of all ages can become builders of strength and dreamers of design. Whether perfecting a handstand or constructing a Lego masterpiece, campers will engage their minds and bodies in this action-packed, creative experience.

With so many options, there’s a perfect camp for every kiddo. Spaces are filling up fast, so don’t wait—secure your spot today!

Go Here, There, and Everywhere at The Sunshine House’s Legendary Summer Camp

Powered by fun, exploration, and adventure, it’s everything that summer should be about! At Legendary Summer Camp, there’s always something new to experience, and no two days are the same.

Explore the earth under our feet, physics of flight, the wonders of water, journey to space, the science around us, and so much more!

• Fun, exciting field trips
• Unique weekly themes
• Safe, licensed, and secure
• Healthy meals and snacks included
• Outdoor playtime and physical activity, including NFL Play 60
• Led by experienced educators & childcare professionals

Every camper gets a FREE swag bag with a cool camp t-shirt, reusable water bottle, and matching backpack to carry all their gear.

Designed for campers 5-12 years old. Junior camp, designed for younger children, is available at select locations.

Space is limited. Find the location closest to you and register at sunshinehouse.com/camp-upstate/.

Where will you go this summer? Here, there, and everywhere!

Come join the fun and skate with us! Camp is Monday, June 16th, 2025 – Friday, June 20th, 2025
Ages K4 – 4th grade welcome

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

Offers an array of different weekly drama camps for different age ranges and levels.

Ages K4 – 12th grade

Summer art camp located at the Fine Arts Center of Easley, SC

2025 Cosmic Creations camp registration is now open.

Enjoy a summer camp with rock climbing, crafts, science projects, and more!
Contact the location directly for more information.

Over a fun-filled week at  YLI Headquarters in Pickens, SC, campers will test their creativity and problem-solving skills. This camp is for children aged 9 – 15.

Camps are overnight, week-long, and begin June 8th, 2025-August 1st, 2025.

Registration for 2025 Camp Voyager Summer Camp is now open!

Offers: Adventure and recreation camps for boys, rising 1st-12th grade.

Camp McCall run from May 29th, 2025 – August 3rd, 2025

The Clemson University Science Outreach Center summer day camps are a blend of STEM adventure and educaiton designed for campers ages 8 – 12.

Find more information about 2025 camps here!

Designed for children ages 6-14, campers will learn about life on a farm, including the responsibility of animal care, and engage in farm games, farm animal activities, and growing food and plants.

2025 camps are two days long.

Offers summer camp for ages 4 and older, all skill levels welcome.

Education and Field Trips: Hagood Mill offers tours of the 176-year-old mill, the Hagood Creek Petroglyph Site, blacksmith shop, and moonshine still. Children may watch demonstrations by local artisans, participate in hands-on activities, and experience workshops. There are several field trip options including one-day or multi-day trips, traveling field trip shows, and virtual field trips.

Summer Camp Offers: Camp Hagood will fun from June 11th – 13th, 2025.
Ages 3rd grade – 9th grade are welcome
There will be outdoor adventures, storytelling, craft demonstrations, arts, music camps and more.

Field Trips & School Programs: The South Carolina Botanical Garden at Clemson offers 45-60 minute school programs intended to support your curriculum and grade level. Homeschool groups can visit as well. Fee is $5 per student. They also offer classes that are perfect for homeschooling families.

Summer Camp Offers: The SC Botanical Garden at Clemson offers week-long summer camps in June and July for kids aged 6 – 12 (8:30 – 3)
2025 Summer Camps in June and July
CircleUp! STEM Camp: Show Soils Some Love
Garden Discovery Camp
Potentially more to be announced.

Offers: Art camps for kids! Camp is for ages 3-12, with half day and full day options.

2025 Registration opens February 10th, 2025.

2025 summer camp runs May 27th-July 25th.

Offers summer day camp at all three branches of the YMCA Easley, Pickens, and Powdersville. Along with games and activities, day campers will enjoy an age-appropriate and high-quality summer experience.

 2025 Summer Camp registration opens for Y members on March 1, 2025 and March 15, 2025 for non-members. 

Financial assistance is available.