Are you looking for the perfect science summer camp in Upstate, SC for your child? Here’s our list of venues that offer Science, Computer Science, STEM, and STEAM summer camps near Greenville, SC and across the Upstate. This list includes local schools, universities and more!
For a complete list of summer camps in Upstate, SC, see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps near Greenville.
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 action-packed 11 weeks of Summer Camp!
Our all- day camps run from May 26th – August 7th, with our days spanning from 7am to 6:30pm.
We welcome children ages 5 to rising 8th graders.
Together we’ll explore a variety of opportunities, take field trips, learn Taekwon-Do, and grow into confident leaders. Here at Greenville Martial Art Center we focus of play, creativity, teamwork, and our core Tenets: Courtesy, Integrity, Self-Control, Indomitable Spirit, Perseverance, and Loyalty.
Early enrollment ends soon, so we look forward to hearing from many of our local families.
Our link to registration is: https://greenvillemartialartcenter.com/greenvillemartialartcenter-summercamp.html
Unlock a Summer of Fun at Next Level Adventure Camp at the Sunshine House
Get ready for a summer packed with excitement, discovery, and unforgettable memories! At Next Level Adventure Camp, each week brings a brand-new adventure with unique themes designed to inspire curiosity and confidence.
Camp highlights include:
• Exciting field trips
• Adventurous outdoor play & NFL Play 60 activities
• Hands-on projects & special guest experiences
• Safe, licensed, and secure environment
• Healthy meals and snacks included
• Led by experienced educators and childcare professionals
Every camper receives a FREE swag bag featuring a camp t-shirt, reusable water bottle, and matching backpack – perfect for summer adventures!
Designed for children ages 5–12. Junior Camp options for younger children are available at select locations.
Themed adventures include:
🎧 Sound City
💡 Kidpreneurs
🌱 Food Lab
✈️ Makers in Motion
Limited space available. With 11 convenient Upstate locations, there’s a camp near you – book a tour today!
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!
SPONSORED 864-676-0011 | 5 Upstate Locations, Greenville, North Main Greenville, Easley, Spartanburg, and Anderson, SC
Sylvan’s Build Your Own Summer Camp: A Custom Learning Adventure
Summer is a great time for kids to relax—but it shouldn’t mean a break from learning. Academic skills need practice, and Sylvan’s Build Your Own Summer Camp helps students stay sharp while having fun.
Sylvan Learning of the Upstate (Greenville, North Main Greenville, Easley, Spartanburg, and Anderson) offers a flexible, personalized summer experience. Families can customize their child’s program by choosing focus areas like Math, Reading, Writing, or College Readiness (SAT/ACT Prep). Parents select when to start, frequency per week, and we work around your vacations.
With small group instruction, individualized lesson plans, and engaging, hands-on activities, students can catch up on unfinished learning, get ahead for next year, and build confidence in a structured, supportive environment.
Sylvan is also offering a FREE Summer Sweepstakes—one student will win four months of SylvanPASS to prepare for a successful 2026–2027 school year. Enter online: https://forms.gle/AV93nR2CABsmeNf38. The winner will be announced in June. Follow Sylvan Learning of the Upstate on Facebook for updates.
Plus, take advantage of the $29 Insight Assessment special in April and May to plan your child’s best summer yet. Learn more at sylvanlearning.com or call 800-EDUCATE.
Challenge Island offers summer camp programs that explore hands-on STEAM challenges inspired by science, engineering, art, and pop-culture themes that kids love! Camps are designed to unleash creativity, imagination, and a way to connect with others in a fun way.
Perfect for curious kids who love to create, build, and think outside the box. Our SCREEN-FREE camps are designed to help kids grow into mature and confident learners while having fun along the way!
New themes this year include:
Our camps are offered at the following locations:
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.
SPONSORED 864.214.6814 | 703 W Poinsett St, Greer, SC
Creative Minds Learning Center – Summer STEM Camps & Tutoring
Give your student a summer of hands-on learning, creativity, and real skill building at Creative Minds Learning Center. Our STEM camps and tutoring programs help students gain confidence, strengthen academics, and explore science and engineering in a way that actually sticks.
Bioengineering & Life Science STEM Camp (June 3–5)
Students explore how biology and technology connect through real lab experiences. Campers work through the DNA → RNA → Protein process, practice micropipetting and lab techniques, dissect an earthworm to understand organ systems, and explore core biotechnology concepts.
Mechanical & Electrical Engineering STEM Camp (June 10–12)
This camp introduces circuits, communication systems, and engineering design through hands-on builds. Students create a hydraulic robotic arm, build DIY walkie-talkies, and design a Bluetooth speaker while learning electronics and sound principles.
Creative Minds STEAM Camp
Students develop problem-solving skills through science, technology, engineering, art, and math in a creative, engaging environment designed to spark curiosity and confidence.
Register here:
https://forms.gle/AaQ6x6ZfcKeQsP2g7
Summer Tutoring Program (June–July)
Prevent the summer slide with focused math and reading support. Our sessions help students close learning gaps, improve core skills, and build confidence going into the next school year.
Book a free assessment:
https://calendly.com/cmlc-assessment/30-minute-tutoring-assessment-free-link-clone
SPONSORED | 330 Mary Hanna Rd, Woodruff, SC
Take flight this summer at Triple Tree Aerodrome in Woodruff, SC with ACE Summer Camps! This immersive 4-day aviation experience includes hands-on seminars, ground school lessons, aviation activities, and workshops on basic restoration skills. The highlight? A flight opportunity in one of the Triple Tree Aircraft!
Camps are divided into Radio Control Camps (for rising middle schoolers) and General Aviation Camps (for rising high schoolers), ensuring age-appropriate learning and engagement. With small class sizes capped at eight participants, each camper receives personalized instruction from certified teachers and aviation professionals.
Radio Control Camp
📅 June 15-18 | July 20-23
🎯 Ages: Rising Middle School
💰 $425
General Aviation Camp
📅 June 22-25 | July 13-16
🎯 Ages: Rising High School
💰 $425
⏰ Camp Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM (Friday reserved as a rain day)
Campers will engage with military and airline pilots, explore aviation technology like drones, and dive into aerodynamics and navigation. Each program includes a camp T-shirt, all materials, and a special Graduation Ceremony with lunch for two guests on Thursday.
For a full family experience, camping is available at Triple Tree throughout the week! Enjoy a family-filled adventure while your student participates in camp. Learn more at www.tta.aero/cnf.
Secure your spot today and let your aviation journey take off! Register today: www.tta.aero/ace.
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 864.252.4252 | 3620 Pelham Road STE 1A, Greenville, SC
Get ready for GIGGLES ON THE GO!! We are excited for another fun summer full of awesome activities! We were voted BEST SUMMER CAMP in the KABOOM 2024 & 2025 AWARDS as well as a finalist in 2026!
We offer a full 8 hour day summer camp for kids 5 years old through 5th grade. Designed with both convenience and fun in mind, and at an all-inclusive price so your child is set for the summer. That means you don’t ever have to worry about paying anything extra, packing food or a water bottle, or even washing your child’s camp shirt; we take care of it all!
We are different from other camps for several reasons:
We are conveniently located within the Pelham 85 Shopping Center (3620 Pelham Rd. Suite #1 A) ! Now enrolling for our 2026 Summer Camp season – If your child loves being on-the-go, our summer camp with daily field trips is the one for your family!
Now offering a full day in center preschool camp for kids under 5! We know that it can be hard to find summer camp for preschoolers but we are here to help! Our full 8 hour preschool summer camp has lots of great activities in our center each day. Lunches and snacks are also included at the same low prices as our school age summer camp. Click here for more information!
Love saving money? Take advantage of our Early Bird Special! Only $2425 for the whole 11 weeks summer when you purchase it in full by May 18, 2026. That’s a savings of $600! Or save $25 per week by using the code EARLYBIRD25. But, hurry – There are limited Early Bird Spots available at this price, contact Giggles on Pelham for more information! 864-252-4252. *Now ABC Quality certified and accepting childcare vouchers.
SPONSORED 864.582.7539 | Spartanburg Day School, 1701 Skylyn Drive, Spartanburg, SC
Camp Griffin brings the spirit of Spartanburg Day School to life each summer through immersive, hands-on experiences designed for campers ages 2 through rising 9th grade. Open to families across the Upstate, Camp Griffin offers nine weeks of dynamic programming that encourages campers to explore new interests, create boldly and expand their thinking through meaningful, real-world experiences.
Led by SDS instructors and coaches, each camp is built around the philosophy of Learning Lived, helping children grow in curiosity, confidence and skill while having an unforgettable summer.
With a wide variety of themed camps each week, families can customize their child’s experience to match their interests and schedule. Camp Griffin also makes summer simple and stress-free with one convenient drop-off and pick-up location, lunch and snacks included, flexible scheduling options, and accessible pricing.
Whether your child joins for one week or the entire summer, Camp Griffin offers a safe, engaging environment where friendships are built and new passions are discovered.
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.
Hatcher Garden Discovery Camp offers children a fun, educational experience, with hands-on activities, exploring plants, animals, and nature through interactive learning.
Hands-on summer fun meets career exploration!
Adventure Tech Camps (June 1–July 30) at Greenville Tech offer 4-day camps
Ages: 6th–12th graders
Pre-registration opens Feb 16, 2026
AO Farm School (grades K-12) offers education rooted in faith, academics & agriculture, bridging the freedom & flexibility of homeschooling with the support of the school experience in a like-minded campus community.
Summer Camp: Farm-based summer camp for ages 5-17, rain or shine
June & July
Week-long camps
9 am – 2 pm
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: 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.
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
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
Offers: Weekly STEAM camps where campers apply their math and science skills to the engineering design process to develop ingenuity, creativity, collaboration, and flexible thinking.
For rising 1st – 8th graders.
Morning and afternoon camps are available.
2026 summer camp information TBD
STEM Day Camp is for incoming 9th – 12th grade students.
All activities will challenge students to apply STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) topics to real-world situations.
Activities may include rocket launching, drone aerodynamics, programming rovers, engineering with dominoes, 3D printing, crime scene analysis, and analyzing chemical reactions.
2026 summer camp dates TBD
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Spartanburg Community College Giles Campus
864.656.3405 | 150 Discovery Lane, Clemson, SC
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)
2026 Summer Camps in June and July TBD
Dream Summer Camp, where kids enjoy creative projects, outdoor adventures, and making new friendships all summer long.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.
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.
Camps are engineering or research based.
Two age groups available
Ages: Grades 6 – 9 & Grades 9 – 12
864.254.0708 | 8 Five Forks Plaza Court, Simpsonville, SC
Offers: Summer camp curriculum STEAM learning through exciting and fun experiences for your child every day! For ages 4 – 12
864.626.3030 | 1756 Woodruff Road, Greenville, SC
Offers: A variety of Math Camps for all grade levels
The Clemson University Science Outreach Center summer day camps are a blend of STEM adventure and education designed for campers.
Ages: 8 – 12
Full Day and Half Day camp available
2026 summer camp registration coming soon!
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
864.431.3914 | 103 East Butler Road, Unit I, Mauldin, SC
Summer Camp 2026 registration now open
Art projects, robotics/coding, and math and academic refreshers. The afternoon is for field trips (field trips, skating, arcade, swimming, etc).
Monday-Friday, 7:00 am – 3 pm
June 8th – July 31st, 2026
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
864.503.5728 | USC Upstate, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: Two camp sessions hosted by the Watershed Ecology Center at USC Upstate. Camps are available for kids entering 1st-3rd grades and kids entering 4th – 6th grades. Camps are from 9am-12 noon the second week of June.
Registration usually opens in April.
Spartanburg Parks offers activity-based summer camps
Ages: 5 – 12
Full Day Camp (Summer Day Camp) and Adventure Camp
Camp registration link for 2026
2026 Registration will open to the public on February 23rd at 9:00 AM
864.583.2777 | 200 East St. John Street, Spartanburg, SC
The Spartanburg Science Center is a downtown museum with live animal exhibits, an extensive collection of fossils, bones, rocks and minerals, and engaging children’s activities like engineering challenges. With only $5 admission and Free Family Saturdays once a month, put this place on your list to encourage a love of science in your children!
Birthday Parties: Stare at the stars. Play with robots. Create chemical reactions. Spartanburg Science Center adds intrigue to any birthday party! Whether you’re a kid in age or in your spirit of wonder, celebrate with the Spartanburg Science Center for an extra element of surprise and excitement.
Field Trips: Offers standards-based, hands-on science education for groups aged Kindergarten – 8th Grade. Programs can be held at the Science Center, they can come to you, or you can work with them to arrange field trips to natural habitats.
Homeschool: The Spartanburg Science Center offers grade-level field trip programs in all major fields of science, and they are sometimes able to host homeschool family groups on days when not normally open to the public. Contact jschmid@spartanburgsciencecenter.org with inquiries.
Summer Camps: Be on the lookout for STEAM Summer Camps at the Spartanburg Science Center, featuring a wide array of topics for rising K4 through rising 8th grade. Previous camps have covered animals, LEGO Robotics, Minecraft, coding, pre-algebra readiness, the solar system, nature walks, and much more.
Location:
Visit the Spartanburg Science Center website for more information.