STEM/STEAM

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.

Camp Innovate at Foundations Early Learning Center | Summer Adventures Start Here!

A summer of fun & discovery starts here! From hands-on STEAM projects to imaginative weekly themes and memorable field trips, this is summer done right.

At Camp Innovate, your child’s summer is packed with excitement, discovery, and memories they’ll never forget.

• Designed for kids ages 5-12
• Amazing field trips: water parks, zoos, planetariums, hikes & more
• Fresh weekly themes like Sound City, Kidpreneurs & Food Lab
• Innovative STEAM projects & guests
• Outdoor play, physical activity & NFL Play 60
• Staff certified in first aid & CPR
• Healthy meals and snacks included

SWAG ALERT! Campers get a FREE adventure pack with a camp t-shirt, water bottle, and backpack.

Book a tour today at one of 4 convenient Upstate locations! Space is limited – register early for FREE registration (ends April 1). Adventure is calling!

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:

• Jurassic Island (who doesn’t love dinosaurs?)
• Slimetopia 5: Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives
• Safari Explorers
• Super STEAMio(Arcade Mania Part II).

Our camps are offered at the following locations:

• Woodruff Road Christian Church, 9-noon Monday-Thursday: Weeks of June 1- July 27 (No camp week of June 29)
• Disciples CDC, 9-1pm (NEW EXTENDED TIME!): Weeks of June 1- 22 and week of July 27 *Have camps for ages 5 and up as well as Challenge Island Junior camps (ages 3-4)
• Christ Church Summer Encounters: 1:15-4:15, Monday-Friday
  WEEKS:
  June 8-12, June 22- 26,
  July 6-10, July 13-17, July 20-24

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

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.

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

As a Montessori-style and STEAM-based Mandarin Immersion K-12 school, we provide engaging music, math, and Mandarin language immersion in a peaceful and joyful environment to inspire students to be independent thinkers, hard workers, problem solvers, and team players.

Signup for June Academy and or July Academy for an authentic experience of dual language development the whole day of learning with integrated subjects of music, STEM robotics, math and cultural cooking, dances and outdoor activities.

Weekly theme camps are also available for signup according to individual choices.

ALL are welcome!

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
• Breakfast Bonanza
• Chemistry
• Musical Theatre
• Art + Design
• Intro to Coding
• T-Ball

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!

Explore camps and register now!

One Summer. Endless Returns.

Your search for an overnight camp experience that blends learning with real adventure ends here. YLI Camps offers a full spectrum of camp experiences, with five distinct programs across two breathtaking South Carolina locations, so every camper can find their perfect fit.

From a first overnight camp experience at 4-H Camp to hands-on marine science at Camp Sewee and personalized shooting instruction at Camp Wildlife, the Lowcountry offers a wide range of experiences to match any camper’s interests.

In the Upstate, campers can explore STEM-focused learning at Camp Voyager or take on high-adrenaline mountain excursions at Adventure Camp, designed to challenge and excite thrill seekers of all levels.

YLI Camps provides a clear pathway for every interest and every stage of growth. Campers do more than try new things. They push boundaries, build confidence, and discover what they are capable of in environments intentionally designed to foster independence and personal growth. Each YLI Camp is rooted in intentional fun, immersive learning, and meaningful connection, all within a safe, energizing setting led by experienced, caring staff.

Since 1934, YLI Camps has created unforgettable adventures that build character, spark curiosity, and form lifelong friendships, giving parents peace of mind and campers experiences that last far beyond summer.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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

• culinary (CHI campus)
• 3D printing & robotics (CMI campus)
• automotive (McKinney campus)
• vet care (Northwest campus)

Pre-registration opens Feb 16, 2026

Offers: Summer camp curriculum STEAM learning through exciting and fun experiences for your child every day! For ages 4 – 12

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

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:

• 200 East St. John Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.583.2777

Visit the Spartanburg Science Center website for more information.

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.

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!

Dream Summer Camp, where kids enjoy creative projects, outdoor adventures, and making new friendships all summer long.
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks are included.

• June 1–July 31, 2026 | Monday–Friday
• Ages: 4–12
• Full Time: 7:30 AM–5:30 PM | $175/week
• Part Time: 7:30 AM–2:00 PM | $125/week

Wired Minds offers an academic summer camps, with LEGO, Coding, cooking, and more!.

Ages: rising 3rd through 8th graders
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Full day camps
Price: $260-$325

• LEGO Summer Camp (July 20–24, 2026)
• Coding Camp (July 6–10, 2026)
• Master Chef Jr. Camp (June 30–July 2, 2026)
• Video Game Camp (June 1–5, 2026)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Anderson University offers a variety of summer camps at Summer Institute for rising 9-12 graders in camps like Vocal/Choir, Cybersecurity, Dance, Theatre, Engineering, and more.

Sports camps for rising 8th – 12th grade, including football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, cheer, tennis, lacrosse, and cross country.
Runs April through August each summer, most in June through July.

Overnight options for some camps are available.

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

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