Summer 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

Every summer has a story, and we can’t wait to start our Summer 2022 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 summer day 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).

We will continue to implement best practices from the CDC and SC state guidelines for COVID childcare policies and procedures.

Financial assistance is available.

YMCA Camp Greenville

For years, generations of campers have experienced YMCA Camp Greenville’s “magic on the mountain.” Our 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:

Base Camp: Our traditional overnight experience. Live in cabins, eat meals in the dining hall, enjoy campfires, evening programs and more.

Adventure Trips: Enjoy the camp experience while taking a trip with a specific activity focus. Campers spend two nights at camp, then leave for three nights on their trip, and return for the final night back at camp.

Specialty Camps: Our stand-alone options include Mini week (a 3-night session for our youngest campers), Parent + Me (for campers and their parents), and Leadership Development Program for high schoolers.

Financial assistance is available.

You’re going to ask someone to spend 8 to 9 hours a day with your children this summer. Don’t let that time go to waste! Instead, spend it learning the values and skills of Martial Arts has to offer!

Greenville Martial Art Center is a family-oriented community of leaders focused on the safety and development of your children. The school philosophy is based on the Traditional Taekwondo principles of Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self-Control, and the formation of an Indomitable Spirit. As a family-owned local business, Greenville Martial Art Center knows the value of a camp structures to keep children mentally engaged and physically active all summer.

This summer your child will be learning the importance of these values through the different themes we have developed in preparation for camp. Themes such as Art Week, Nature Exploration Week, and Games Galore are all structured and formatted with your child’s developmental needs and interests in mind. As an added bonus, they will get a much-needed break from the everyday droll of screen usage. Instead, they’ll have fun exercising, building character, learning how to stay safe, and sharpening new skills! These camps are action-packed with a new theme each week, tons of field trips, and Taekwondo classes for students at any level!

All-Day Camp begins June 6th and runs for 10 weeks, Monday through Friday. Camps are affordable to every family and a variety of discounts are offered including Early Enrollment (by the end of February), as well as Multi-Week. Greenville Martial Art Center Camps are designed for a wide range of children from age 5 to rising 8th graders. Find out more at Greenville Martial Art Center

Summer classes and lessons available throughout June, July, and August!
You’ll love seeing what a difference MUSIC will make in your child’s heart and mind.

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.

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.

Primrose School of Midtown Greenville will have Full Day In-Person Summer Camp beginning on June 6th for rising Kindergarteners – 5th grade. We can’t wait to experience the fun with you!

Every summer, many parents find themselves searching for camps for their children. While there are many options available, finding the program that is the best fit for your family can be a challenge.

“The number of summer day camps families have to choose from can be overwhelming,” says Lauren Briles, Franchise Owner of Primrose School of Midtown Greenville. “The Primrose Summer Adventure Club makes the decision easy by offering such a great mix of activities that are fun for children but also naturally encourage summer learning through play and exploration.”

At Primrose Schools’ Summer Adventure Club, children become engineers, artists, explorers and more as they discover the joys of design thinking, a fun and innovative way to learn. Engineering design challenges, experiments and themed activities await as children unlock new ways of thinking – all while having a blast!

Every week, these activities and experiences center on a new theme that vary from engineering-focused to arts-related to sports-based. Each one includes nurturing leadership, good character, creative thinking, and problem solving in an exciting and natural way. Primrose campers will also take fieldtrips and welcome in-school presenters throughout the summer to reinforce these weekly themes. Primrose provides balanced and nutritious meals and snacks to your children throughout the day, too!

The fun starts on June 6th and runs through August 11th! Our doors are open from 6:30AM to 6PM. 

Ready for the best summer yet? For more information, please visit our website PrimroseMidtownGreenville.com or email [email protected].

Park Place is WILD about summer! Join Park Place for an exciting summer and experience all the things that make summer fun!  Their camps include awesome field trips, theme-based crafts and activities, exciting experiments, group games and challenges, playground time, Xbox games and more!  Each week campers will go to the library and have a special movie day.  On Wednesdays there is water play (at Park Place) and on Fridays everyone will participate in Amazing Athletes.

Park Place Summer Camp is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Children who have completed Kindergarten – 5th grade are eligible to attend. Space is limited to 28 children per week, so be sure to reserve your spot soon!

Children can enroll for individual weeks or for the entire summer. Cost: $50.00 registration fee; $265.00 per week. Tuition includes breakfast, lunch, snack and field trips. A Park Place T-shirt is provided to wear on all field trips.

Find out more at Park Place!

*plans subject to change according to COVID-19

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 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.

Our camps are still operating on a reduced capacity, so it’s more important now than ever to be a member to take advantage of early registration!

Come join us for a fun-filled adventure this summer. Visit Roper Mountain for the 2022 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.

Concierge registration for Creator and Originator Supporting Members is onsite March 2 and March 3. Members-only online registration is March 7, and general public registration begins March 9.

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!

Field Trips, Friends & Fun at the Sunshine House’s Legendary Summer Camp

Dive into all things LEGENDARY at the Sunshine House Early Learning Academy’s Legendary Summer Camp!

This summer, immerse yourself in the legends – from Bigfoot to Atlantis, legendary stars from music and screen, tales from the legends of sports, explore legendary fables, and even the Knights of the Round Table!

• Unforgettable field trips & activities
• Unique weekly themes
• Safe, licensed, and secure
• Staff certified in first aid and CPR; trained in health & safety
• Healthy meals and snacks included

Each week is a blast, with unique themed experiences and hands-on activities. And our field trips are always a highlight! Water parks, zoos, planetariums, amusement parks, museums, stadium tours, and the list goes on.

Where else will your camper splash around a water park, design their own comic book character, recover dragon eggs, and tour a football stadium – all in the same camp?

Spots are limited, so contact us today to register and claim your FREE swag bag!

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

13 Upstate locations!

2022 Wired Minds Summer Camp Information is Coming Soon!

Wired Minds’ Bootcamp for the Brain is the academic summer camp you have been looking for.

For the past 15 years, many parents who recognize the importance of student academics have turned to Wired Minds Tutoring for 1:1 tutoring as well as a safe, fun place during the summer for their students to learn, get caught up, and get ahead for the upcoming school year.

Every year Wired Minds Tutoring has two weeks during which an army survivalist specialist comes and trains our students in the art of survival.  These two weeks culminate with an overnight camping trip for those campers interested.

Let Wired Minds (re)ignite a passion for learning in your students this summer.

Sign up today. Spaces are limited.

Get ready for GIGGLES ON THE GO!! We are excited for another fun summer full of awesome activities!

We offer a full 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 conveniently located within the Pelham 85 Shopping Center (3620 Pelham Rd. Suite #1 A) !

Now enrolling for our 2022 Summer Camp season – If your child loves being on-the-go, our summer camp with daily field trips is the one for your family!

Love saving money?  Take advantage of our Early Bird Special!   Only $1600 for the whole summer when you purchase it in full by May 31st, 2022.  That’s a savings of $700!  But, hurry – There are limited Early Bird Spots available at this price, contact Giggles on Pelham for more information!

Dance Without Limits is excited to offer themed dance camps for ages 3-10 and six-week dance sessions for older students this summer! They offer half-day and full-day camp options. This year’s camp themes include: 

• Frozen II: The Sequel Dance Camp 
• Royal Adventure Dance Camp 
• Unicorn University Dance Camp 
• Encanto Dance Camp 
• Movie Magic Dance Camp 

Dance Without Limits camps include lots of dancing, themed crafts, games, and a snack. And on Friday, campers do a performance for their families! 

The six-week sessions for dancers ages 10-18 include: 

• Stretch and Condition 
• Leaps and Turns 
• In the Spotlight Jazz Class 
• Contemporary Dance 
• Acro 

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

Registration for their summer camps will open February 21st. Don’t miss your chance to spend the summer dancing!

Build the summer of dreams at After School Plus! With over 125 unique specialty camps, there is something for everyone to explore! Join 1 camp or the whole summer. Camps are weeklong and open to all children in K4-8^th grade.

Enrichment based camps give children a collaborative place to explore topics with others who want to explore too. It’s the perfect mix of summer camp fun and ongoing learning experiences.

We offer full and half day camps. Half day camps are from 9am-12pm or 1-4 pm.  You can put together a morning and afternoon camp to create a full day. In addition to camps, there is early care and late stay so families can build a daily schedule to fit their unique needs from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Learn more or register today at www.afterschoolplus.com.

Join International Ballet for an exciting Summer Experience! Camps are held Monday – Friday and feature age appropriate ballet emphasizing creativity, coordination, and musicality. Students will explore all facets of the art of ballet, learning about the story, music and costumes of classic story ballet’s. Theme of the first week is Mary Poppins, theme of the 2nd week is “Land of the Sweets. Performance for parents at the end of each week.

No formal ballet training required
Ages 3-5: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 12 pm | $160
Ages 6-10: Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 2 pm | $250

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, 2022

Building a Brighter Future

1st—6th grade (ages 6-12)

Did you know that the buildings all around you are works of art too? Architects use the elements of art and the principles of design to create incredible structures! Join Artechus and Artemesia as they explore the essentials of architecture, discover cool facts about famous buildings, and use the tools of the trade to create exciting projects! This 5-day morning camp includes artistic discoveries, snacks and new friends and concludes with a special art exhibition for young designers to showcase their creative work.

Dates: 9:30 AM to 12 PM daily

• June 6-10; Art Exhibition & Reception, June 10
• June 13-17; Art Exhibition & Reception, June 17
• June 20-24; Art Exhibition & Reception, June 24

Fee: includes daily instruction, art supplies, and snack

• Museum Members: $80
• Non-Member: $86

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

Noteability will host a themed morning (9am-12pm) and/or afternoon (1pm-4pm) camp each week (for 10 weeks) from June to August AT OUR GREER 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.

For more information and to register for camp, visit NoteAbility Summer Camps 2022! 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]!

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.

This summer, have a blast learning at Sylvan Summer Camps! Learning and fun are an all-in-one package with Sylvan’s Academic and STEM camps! Our camps engage the mind with the best teaching methods, make learning exciting, and provide social interaction with collaborative learning. There’s something for everyone!

Our centers in Greenville, Spartanburg and Anderson provide a variety of camps that include:

Academic Camps:  Kindergarten Kickstart, Mastering Math, Reading Club, Study Skills

STEM Camps:  Mad Science, Robotics I & II, Innovation Station I & II, Engineering I & II

Summer Camps are Buy 2 Get 1 Free until April 30, 2022, by calling 864-676-0011! Check your local Sylvan Learning website for details.

Want to help your child make greater gains this summer?  Consider a personalized learning program that helps students grow their skills 2-3 times faster than traditional learning. Our proven instructional methods and reward system motivate students to strengthen their skills, overcome COVID learning loss, jump to higher levels, and gain confidence for academic and career success. Make the most of summer with Sylvan.

Sylvan is the BEST for summer learning!

This summer, childcare is on your schedule!

We are open 6 days a week. Drop in anytime to drop off or pick up. You can use us for a half-day, full-day, or all week long. You pick the days you need and only pay for what you use.

A summer of fun and friends awaits your child at KidsZone. Whether it’s for a couple of hours, half a day, or a full day, we have plenty to keep the fun going.
There are field trips to parks and other fun places around Greenville, and we have special guest appearances to entertain the kids.

Our pre-school program runs year-round. We focus on getting your child ready for a structured classroom experience by introducing short lesson plans that teach the fundamentals. Use this summer to get your child ready for the fall.

Register today.

Join South Carolina Children’s Theatre for a summer full of imagination and fun! Our wildly popular weekly themed camps are guaranteed to be a highlight of your child’s summer vacation. There is a theme for every age and interest:

• For musical & history buffs, sing and dance along to the rhythms of Hamilton.
• Spell crafters and magic fanatics, Hogwarts might be right up your [Diagon] alley.
• Future comedians and word crafters, check out Improv!
• Adventure lovers, travel to South America to immerse yourself in the colorful world of Encanto.
• Behind-the-scenes fans, get your hands dirty with a selection of Technical Theatre Camps.

And it doesn’t stop there! Visit scchildrenstheatre.org for more offerings!

Along with our weekly camps, we offer a 10-week Exploration or Process class that meets once each week of the session. Beginners will feel right at home while experienced actors will be challenged.

All classes will be offered at our NEW home on Augusta Street across from Gather GVL! Each week this summer, we will offer:

• 3-hour morning camps for ages K3-K5
• Morning and afternoon sessions for 1^st-6^th Grades – pair them up to cover the full day!
• Morning or afternoon sessions for older students – grades 6-12^th
• Scholarships are available. Learn more here.

Challenge Island®, is a high-energy, hands-on fusion of STEAM and 21st Century Skills combined with a fun Problem-Solving Adventure experience!  Campers embark on fun themes where they work in collaborative tribes to tackle various challenges using only the materials in their treasure chest and their imagination.

Popular summer camp themes include Slimetopia, Superhero, STEAMWarts, Messy Gooey Science, Shark Camp and more!  We offer 3 camp locations, with varying times and prices to accommodate parent needs and budgets!

Woodruff Road Christian Church:  Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm, Ages 5-12

June 13-16: STEAM Across the Universe SPACE Camp
June 20-23: Glowing Slime
June 27-30: Arcade Mania
July 11-14:  Messy Gooey Science

July 18-21: Shark Camp
July 25-28: Super STEAM SUPERHero Camp

After School Plus: Monday-Friday, 9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm. Check out the website on March 1 for registration information and grade levels for each camp.

June 13-17:  Slimetopia, Kids in Business
June 20-24: Messy, Gooey, Science; STEAMWarts: Camp of Wizards, Potions, and Spells
July 25-29: Arcade Mania, Glow Slime
August 2-6 Pirates and Sharks

Disciples CDC 9am-12pm Monday-Thursday, Camp schedule to be released by February 28!

Find more Challenge Island Summer Camp.

Addition and Subtraction FUNdamentals Camp (Rising 1st Grade – Grade 3)
June 13–17 and July 11–15, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We will teach students to add and subtract using best-practice strategies to help end the finger-counting wars! Includes games, curriculum & snacks.

Multiply-Me-READY Camp (Rising 3rd Grade – Grade 5)
June 20–24 and July 18–22, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We will teach students all their multiplication facts and best-practice strategies for MASTERY which goes beyond simple memorization of facts. Includes games, curriculum & snacks.

Kindergarten-Readiness Camp (For Rising K5)
June 27–July 1, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
We will teach students about numbers, counting, calendars with songs, stories and games. We will work on developing proper pencil/crayon grip habits with gross-motor as well as fine-motor projects and activities through play and fun crafts. Includes games, curriculum & snacks.

For ALL grade levels we offer TWO Summer Programs:
1) SUMMER EVERYDAY: A summer intensive meant to catch kids up
2) SUMMER 21: A summer maintenance plan to be sure and keep math skills sharp.

Algebra-Readiness and Geometry-Readiness are PERFECT to get ready for next school year. Early birds save $50, so register before May 26th to save!

Find out more at Mathnasium!

Asbury Hills is a summer camp and retreat center in the mountains of South Carolina. Our week long summer camp sessions serve rising second graders through rising seniors in high school. With over a dozen different sessions, there is sure to the perfect option for your schedule and camper. Some of our sessions are aquatic activity focused while others emphasize our high ropes elements. Is your camper interested in a little bit of both?! No problem! Our Core camp is perfect for campers who want both aquatic activities and high ropes or the first time camper. We also offer a half session for elementary aged campers who are not quite ready for a full week of camp. Are your children too young for a weeklong session? Do you want to experience summer camp as a family? Register your entire family for our Family Camp session in July. This is a weekend session focused on family and the fun of camp. Just like our regular sessions, there will be a camp pastor, worship, small group devotions and as many Asbury Hills activities that will fit into a weekend. Register on our website today! Space is limited.

Register on our website today! Space is limited. See you this summer!

World Explorers, Greenville’s 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 Superhero Training, Crazy Concoctions, Art-ventures, & Deep Sea Adventures! Breakfast, lunch, and two snacks will be provided as well as themed activities, free play, and mini outdoor excursions, weather permitting. Information regarding the specific weekly themes, time frames for the age group needed, and sample daily schedules & menus are available on the website.

Explorers Summer camp runs June 13 – August 8.

Our summer camp age groups are: Clubhouse Explorers: 2-4 year-olds Jr. Backpackers: Rising Kindergarten (K4 & K5) Backpackers*: Rising grades 1-2 Trailblazers*: Rising grades 3-5
(*these ages may be grouped together depending on enrollment)

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

Get your kids excited about the outdoors with high-adventure activities like swimming, hiking, and archery! Trail Blazer Summer Camps offer a unique outdoor experience in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy crafted theme weeks like Minecraft and Recon camp that will transport each camper into a new world. TBSS camps for kids ages 10 – 14  and begin the last week in May. Signup online or call the office today at (864) 263 – 3850.

Join Greenville Technical College for a summer of adventure!

Expanded summer day camp offerings for high schoolers, middle schoolers and kids ages 8-10!

Exciting and fun learning experiences geared to reach your student’s unique interests and learning style. Virtual and in-person options. Summer and year-round sessions available. 

• Accelerate U (rising 9th-12th graders) – New hands-on, in-person culinary day camps at the GTC Culinary Institute of the Carolinas (Northwest Campus).
• Adventure Tech (rising 6th-8th graders) – In-person day camps in vet care and culinary, taught by experts from GTC’s Culinary Institute of the Carolinas; STEAM virtual options in digital arts, eSports, creative writing, coding, virtual reality, app design, gaming, and more.
• Adventure Tech Junior (ages 8-10) – Virtual STEAM camp sessions in digital arts, eSports, creative writing, coding, virtual reality, app design, gaming and more.

Affordable, fun and safe activities for your youngsters this summer and beyond. 

• Early-bird Registration begins Feb. 22. Sign-up to our mailing list to receive this exclusive access and a 10% discount at GTCSummerCamps.com. 
• Open Registration begins March 8. 
• Virtual camp registration is now available.

Visit www.gvltec.edu/summer-camps to get started. 

Year-Round Youth Learning Opportunities at Greenville Tech

• Accelerate U Culinary Pop-up camp sessions, usually on Saturdays, at the Truist Culinary and Hospitality Innovation (CHI) Center in West Greenville. For high school students, grades 9-12. www.CHIgreenville.com
• Virtual STEAM year-round “camp” sessions for ages 8-14. Great for spring break! www.gvltec.edu/summer-camps/
• GTC’s Early College (dual enrollment) program for Greenville County high schoolers: Earn college credit while in high school. Visit www.gvltec.edu/early-college/ to learn more.

Trying to figure out what to do this summer? MOTIVE offers a fun solution for kids ages five and up with our weekly summer camps! Their facility is equipped with obstacles from the American Ninja Warrior TV show as well as parkour equipment, a foam pit, and two Olympic-style trampolines. Join MOTIVE for an entire week!

Camp will be held Monday through Friday every week of Summer, from June 5th 2023 to August 4th 2023. Kids will be grouped with others around their age and participate in ninja warrior obstacle courses, games, crafts, open gym time, and much more. MOTIVE can’t wait to see you there!

Let your kids bounce of OUR walls this Summer. Big Air Trampoline Park is the Upstate’s premier indoor trampoline park featuring never before seen attractions in the upstate like Battle Beam, Orbit Challenge, Trampoline Laser Maze, Mechanical Bull and South Carolina’s LARGEST Ninja Warrior course. Your kids will have plenty to do to stay active at Big Air Trampoline Park.

Your kids will love hanging out at Big Air this summer. Jumping on our trampolines and flipping in our foam pits is just the beginning. Your kids will enjoy making new friends and building memories that will last forever.

Big Air offers day camps for kids aged 6-12 years old for only $100/week. We offer weekly morning sessions and afternoon sessions. Weekly camp sessions include 20 hours of jumping in the park, 5 lunches and snacks, Big Air Backpack, Big Air souvenir cup, and more.

Camp sessions are Monday – Friday from 9:00am-1:00pm or from 1pm-5pm. Drop off times are up to 30 minutes before and pickup times are up to 30 minutes after. All campers are required to have a valid waiver on file and must complete our registration form.

Let your kids have a summer like no other and register for Big Air Day Camp today. Registration is available on our website at BigAirUSA.com/Spartanburg or call us at 864-580-6462. Space is limited, so register today!!

For more information email [email protected] or give us a call.

Morning Session 9 am – 1 pm: $100/week

Afternoon Session 1 pm – 5 pm: $100/week

All Day Session 9 am – 5 pm: $185/week

Camp Sessions:

June 3-7, 2019
June 10-14, 2019
June 17-21, 2019
June 24-28, 2019
No camp the week of July 4th
July 8-12, 2019
July 15-19, 2019
July 22-26, 2019
July 29-August 2, 2019

Power Kid Fitness is bringing fun summer camps to our upstate. We are focused on creating healthy and happy kids through exciting activities with our certified coaches. Our coaches focus on fitness and well-being through activities such as yoga, hula hooping, obstacle courses, functional training, Zumba and more.

Register online and use KIDDIE for 15% off!

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
• Culinary Feast Week

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 22.

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/

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.

Fun takes flight at Camp Boomerang with week-after-week of different down-to-earth themes and high-flying, mind-expanding, hands-on activities designed to make them smile, think explore, collaborate and grown in exciting new directions.  Discover why Kids ‘R’ Kids is the place where friendships are made and imaginations sore.

Sign your camper up today before the summer flies by!

Greer location:
390 Westmoreland Road
864.877.7746

Greenville location:
125 Verdin Road
864.288.5455

Looking for an exciting new sport to keep your child entertained and active this summer? FFA offers camps for all experience levels. Olympic Fencing is a thrilling sport with a deep history. Fencing develops coordination, discipline, strength, balance, focus, and more.

Offers: A series of half-day camps that explore various food and cooking related topics. Themes include Disney, Harry Potter, and foods of different cultures. Camps specialized for children and teens.

2022 schedule coming soon!

Offers: Traditional week long day camp with skits, games, and outdoor fun. For rising 1st through 6th graders.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

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

Dates for Summer Camp 2022 TBA

Offers: One day mini camps for preschool, elementary, middle, and high school ages on Monday evenings. Camps include dance and a craft.

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.  Enrollment starts on February 15.

Dates: Please check their website for dates.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

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.

2022 camp information coming soon

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

2022 schedule coming soon!

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

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.  Teen Leadership Camp is designed for kids aged 12 – 15 entering 7th, 8th, or 9th grade and is offered at two different community centers.

Camp runs from June 6th – August 5th.

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. C2C is closed on May 30, 2022, for Memorial Day, and July 4, 2022. These weeks have a shift in the schedule. Be sure to confirm with C2C directly for a full schedule for each week’s activities and field trips. 

Weekly Themes

May 30 – June 3: “Crash Site” (Closed for May 30th Memorial Day) – Spartanburg ONLY open
June 6 – June 10: Sprinkle Sands
June 13 – June 17:  Rock Candy Cliffs
June 20 – June 24: Pie Point
June 27 – July 1: Sundae Summits
July 4 – July 8: Lollipop Forest (Closed for July 4th)
July 11 – July 15: Syrup Springs
July 18 – July 22: Sugar Straits
July 25 – July 29: Cape Crumble
August 1 – August 5: Cake Canyon
August 8 – August 12: Mt. Chocotoa

Greenville June 6, 2022- August 12, 2022

K-1 Field Trip Schedule- Greenville

Monday: Theme Day
Tuesday: Field Trip Day (Bowling / Dave & Busters, Skating / Sparetime, Chick fil A & Park / Urban Air, Skating / Kanpai, Theme Day, Bowling / Frankie’s Fun Park, Skating / Sparetime, Chick fil A & Park / Dave & Busters, Skating / Carowinds, Bowling / Urban Air
Wednesday: Big E + Playland
Thursday: Water Day
Friday: Field Trip Day (Pump It Up, Movie (Lightyear), Discovery Island Water Park, Roper Mountain Science Center, Movie (Minions: Rise of Gru), Grey Rock Farms, Skyzone, Video Game Day, Pizza Inn, Talent Show

2-4 Field Trip Schedule- Greenville

Monday: Theme Day
Tuesday: Field Trip Day (Bowling / Dave & Busters, Skating / Sparetime, Chick fil A & Park / Urban Air, Skating / Kanpai, Theme Day, Bowling / Frankie’s Fun Park, Skating / Sparetime, Chick fil A & Park / Dave & Busters, Skating / Carowinds, Bowling / Urban Air)
Wednesday: Water Day
Thursday: Big E + (Bowling, Mini Golf, Arcade, Laser Tag)
Friday: Field Trip Day (Roper Mountain Science Center, Movie (Lightyear), Mall Day, Pizza Inn, Movie (Minions: Rise of Gru), Video Game Day, Urban Air, Pump It Up, Skyzone, Talent Show

Extremes Field Trip Schedule- Greenville 

Monday: Field Trip Day (Chick-fil-A & Mall, Pizza Inn & Park, Ice Skating, Table Rock Mountain, Closed 4th of July, Pelicans & Herdklotz Park, Downtown Greenville, Discovery Island Water Park, Zaxby’s and Disc Golf, C2C’s Got Talent.
Tuesday: Field Trip Day ( Bowling / Dave & Busters, Skating / Spartime, Chick fil A & Park / Urban Air, Skating / Kanpai, Otter Creek Water Park, Bowling / Frankie’s Fun Park, Skating / Sparetime, Chick fil A & Park / Dave & Busters, Skating / Carowinds, Bowling / Urban Air
Wednesday: Water Day
Thursday: Big E + (Mini Golf, Arcade, Laser Tag, Bowling)- Activity rotates throughout Summer.
Friday: Field Trip Day (Urban Air, Movie (Lightyear), Culver’s & Underground Church, Skyzone, Movie (Minions: Rise of Gru), Mall Day, Paris Mountain, Cook Out & Extreme Hide n’ Seek, Urban Air, Talent Show

Spartanburg: May 31, 2022 – August 12, 2022

K-1 Field Trip Schedule – Spartanburg

Monday: Theme day
Tuesday: Field Trip Day- (Theme Day, Bowling / Dave & Busters. Skating / Sparetime, Chick FIl A & Park / Urban Air, Skating / Kanpai, Theme Day, Bowling / Frankies Fun Park, Skating / Sparetime, Chick Fil A & Park/ Dave & Busters,  Skating / Carowinds, Bowing / Urban Air)
Wednesday: Field Trip Day –  (Big E + Playland)
Thursday: Water Day
Friday: Field Trip Day- (Skyzone, Grey Rock Farms, Movie (Lightyear), Video Game Day, Pizza Inn, Movie (Minions: Rise of Gru), Skyzone, Pump It Up, Roper Mountain Science Center, Discovery Island Water Park, Talent Show

2-4 Field Trip Schedule- Spartanburg

Monday: Theme day
Tuesday: Field Trip Day- (Theme Day, Bowling / Dave & Busters, Skating / Sparetime, Chick FIl A & Park / Urban Air, Skating / Kanpai, Theme Day, Bowling / Frankies Fun Park, Skating / Sparetime, Chick Fil A & Park/ Dave & Busters,  Skating / Carowinds, Bowing / Urban Air)
Wednesday: Water Day (Big E & Playland Week 1)
Thursday:   Field Trip Day –  (Big E Bowling/Mini Golf/Arcade/Laser Tag- Changes weekly) (Water Day week 1)
Friday: Field Trip Day- (Skyzone, Skyzone, Movie (Lightyear), Roper Mountain Science Center, Pump It Up, Minions: Rise of Gru, Discovery Island Water Park, Video Game Day, Urban Air, Mall Day, Talent Show

Extremes Field Trip Schedule – Spartanburg

Monday: Chick fil A & Mall Day, Pizza Inn & Park, Ice Skating, Table Rock Mountain, (Closed 4th of July) Pelicans & Herdklotz Park, Downtown Greenville, Discovery Island Water Park, Zaxby’s & Disc Golf, C2C’s Got Talent
Tuesday: Field Trip Day- (Theme Day, Bowling / Dave & Busters. Skating / Sparetime, Chick FIl A & Park / Urban Air, Skating / Kanpai, Otter Creek Water Park, Bowling / Frankies Fun Park, Skating / Sparetime, Chick Fil A & Park/ Dave & Busters,  Skating / Carowinds, Bowing / Urban Air)
Wednesday: Water Day (Big E+ Bowling for Week 1)
Thursday:  Big E +/Mini Golf/Arcade/Laser Tag/Bowling- Changes weekly) (Water Day week 1)
Friday: Field Trip Day- (Skyzone, Urban Air, Movie (Lightyear), Culver’s & Underground Church, Skyzone, Movie (Minions: Rise of Gru), Mall Day, Paris Mountain, Cook Out & Extreme Hide n’ Seek, Urban Air, Talent Show

Offers: Adventure and recreation camps for boys, rising 1st-12th grade. Various weeks from June-August, 2022.

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

Offers: Full day weekly camp with various activities including field trips for 1st – 6th graders. Affiliated with Renovation Church in Simpsonville.

2022 Schedule: June 8th – August 12th.

2022 schedule coming soon!

Offers: Week long hands-on percussion camps + weekly classes & private lessons. Ages 2 and older.

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.

2022 schedule: Weekly camps running throughout June and July.

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. Fee is $5 per student.

Summer Camp Offers: The SC Botanical Garden at Clemson offers week-long summer camps in June and July for kids aged 6 – 12.

Offers: Horseback riding summer camp for kids ages 4- 16. Camp runs from 9am – 1pm on select weeks. Includes small lessons, arts, crafts, stable care, and horsemanship.

2022 schedule:

• June 13th – 16th
• June 27th – 30th
• July 18th – 21st
• August 9th – 11th

Offers: Half-day art camp for ages 5-12 in a natural setting. Camps are $200 per week-long session.  Each class is from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. You can book the session you would like your child to attend. Please call Anne Meyer at 864.363.4470 to register your child or children.

Session 1: Monday, June 20, 2022- Friday, June 24, 2022
Session 2: Monday, June 27, 2022 – Friday, July 1, 2022
Session 3: Monday, July 11, 2022 – Friday, July 15, 2022
Session 4: Monday, July 18, 2022 – Friday, July 22, 2022

2022 schedule coming soon!

Offers: Camps organized for both the beginner, intermediate and experienced riders to expand their riding skills.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

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.

2022 schedule coming soon!

Offers: Art classes to develop your child’s confidence and give them a creative outlet.

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

2022 schedule: 

• June 14th – 17th
• June 21st – 24th
• June 28th – 31st
• July 12th – 15th
• July 19th – 22nd
• July 26th – 29th
• August 3rd – 5th

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

2022 schedule:

• June 6th – 10th
• June 13th – 17th
• June 20th – 24th
• June 27th – July 1st
• July 11th – 15th
• July 18th – 22nd
• July 25th – 29th

Offers: Half-day camps throughout the summer for children ages 3-12. Children will exercise their bodies and their minds while having fun!

2022 schedule: June 5th – August 13th

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Half-, full-day, and overnight camps are offered throughout the summer. Intensive English instruction is student-centered, includes interaction with local teenagers, field trips, and homestays with local families. For 2nd – 11th grade.

2022 schedule coming soon!

Offers: The Summer Cru Program’s week-long sessions are for 2nd – 6th grade students. Programs are also offered for K3 & K4 students.

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 . For students doing morning and afternoon sessions, they have an option to bring their lunch each day and stay for a supervised lunch.

Dates:  6/6 to 6/17

Offers: Swords, leather-working, chainmail, theater, and more! This half-day camp looks at the art and war of the era of Beowulf. For ages 13-18.

2022 schedule: June 13th – 17th

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.

2022 schedule: June 6th – August 12th

2022 schedule coming soon!

Offers: Designed for young artists between 1st and 12th grades, the Glow Lyric Theatre Opera Experience provides an introduction to the many facets of opera performance and helps young artists develop as singers and actors.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Enriching STEAM activities, as well as field trips and other summer fun. For ages 5 – 12.

The Upcountry History Museum is offering dinosaur-themed camps this summer for ages 6-12. Camp includes hands-on learning experiences with fossils, opportunity to explore various biospheres and food chains, and enjoy plenty of playtime in the “Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice”.

2022 schedule coming soon!

Offers: Half-day sports camps for K3 – 5th grade, including dance, cheer and basketball options.

Offers: Daily riding lesson or trail ride, educational horse activities like grooming, saddling, horse safety, healthcare, and feeding. Campers will also enjoy horsey arts & crafts, a Bible devotional, and a snack. For ages 6 – 14.

2022 schedule: June 13th – July 29th

2022 schedule coming soon!

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

2022 schedule coming soon! 

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 – 7th graders.

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, sharing their unique Clemson stories along the way.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Live, interactive, and digital art classes! For ages 2 – 11.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

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

Offers: Half-day camps where students get to work with artists and local makers to learn or grow their artistic skills, push creative bounds, and become more familiar with using Makers tools. For ages 5 – 16.

2022 schedule: June 9th – August 12th

Offers: Two-week overnight camp designed to inspire young space scientists. For grades 6th – 12th.

2022 schedule: June 12th – 24th

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Daily, weekly, full or half day horse camps with early drop off and late stay available. For kids aged 7 – 11.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Athletic, Fine Arts and Academic camps, as well as College Counseling Workshops. For grades 1st – 12th.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

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

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers:  A summer basketball camp for rising 1st – 9th graders. Camp will be lead by Coach Janza Moore and Coach Jamar Armstrong, with assistance by current varsity players and guest coaches.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Christ-centered childcare that is safe and secure. Price includes 4 field trips a week, breakfast, lunch, and a snack.

Offers: Coding summer camps for kids ages 5 – 15. Kids will be introduced to programming, web development, robotics, game design, and more!

2022 schedule: June 6th – August 12th

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Prince of Peace Catholic School is thrilled to offer a summer academic and enrichment camp for rising K5 through 8th grade students! This camp will target math and literacy skills to shore up learning loss due to the limitations placed on teaching and learning during the pandemic. This could be a tremendous support for students and help prepare them to start the school year with heightened academic confidence.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: A day camp throughout the summer for kids entering K5 – 5th grade. Campers can attend on select days or for entire five-day sessions. Activities include a low ropes course, zip-lining, chapel, team building activities, water activities, and more.

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

2022 schedule: June 12th – July 22nd

Offers: Week-long camps that each offer a different skill level of climbing, including beginner weeks, intermediate/advanced weeks, and a mixed-skill level week. Each camp day is Monday through Friday from 12 – 4 pm.

Offers: Half and full-day art camps for preschoolers, kids in grades 5K – 8th grade, and teens.

2022 schedule: June 6th – July 22nd

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Four days of science education that focuses on the precious resource of water. Hosted by the Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service. This camp is for kids aged 6 – 12.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: A full-day arts, culture, and literacy camp for children aged 5 – 12.

2022 schedule coming soon! 

Offers: Learning from skilled bakers, kids have the opportunity to jump in the kitchen and learn a variety of cake-making methods.

Offers: Camps and classes for students aged 2 and older. Camp themes include Little Mermaid, Pinkalicious, and Frozen.

Offers: Multiple half-day and full-day options for SDS students ONLY. Camp Griffin offers different camp options covering everything from preschool activities, art, science, sports, writing to crafts. For ages 30 months and up.

July 6 – August 7, 2021

Offers: Half-day camp for children who love animals.  The program, which is held at the Spartanburg Humane Society, teaches campers about basic dog obedience, responsible pet care, and issues impacting animal welfare. Different week-long sessions are designed for kids in grades 5-7 and grades 8-10. Two-hour mini-camps are also offered for children entering grades 3 and 4.

CANCELLED: Experience camp in the heart of Spartanburg.  Open to ALL rising 1st – 6th graders.  Day camp includes traditional camp activities like hiking, swimming in the Junior Olympic size pool, games, archery, campfires, and skill building, as well as themed activities and guest speakers. Girls can select to spend Thursday night cooking an outdoor meal, taking part in a campfire, and a slumber party in the Lodge. Week-long camp sessions begin June 2 and end on August 7, with each week costing $175. Early arrival and late stay are available.

A rigorous three week-long summer experience for students of chamber music (string players, flutists, oboists or pianists) held at Converse College. Students must apply and submit an audition recording.

Offers rock climbing camps for kids 5 – 17 years old

Offers: An affordable, safe childcare center summer camp program for children of all ages with fun activities, field trips, and overnight trips. Camp locations are at Spartanburg’s Upward Star Center, as well as sites in Greenville and Lyman (preschool only).

ELC offers four different camps for children 3 months old – 2nd grade. The camps run from 9am-12pm Monday-Thursday.

2021 information coming soon

Summer Arts Program includes different one-day camps on various days during the summer including snacks, bouncy house and playroom fun, and of course, arts and crafts! For ages 4-14.

An intensive vocal workshop focusing on performance issues and audition preparation held at Converse College for students 16-23 years of age. Students must apply and audition.

2020 summer camp details are coming soon. 

Southern Martial Arts offers weekly rates which include field trips, 2 snacks per day, 2 weekly martial arts of Jiu Jitsu classes and 11 hours of childcare daily

This all-day camp focuses on art, music, theatre skills, creative writing and dance. Each themed session ends with a Family Day Program. For ages 4 – 6th grade.

Sessions available throughout June – August 2021

Converse College hosts this unique leadership experience for rising 11th and 12th grade for several days in July.

2020 summer camp details are coming soon. 

2021 information coming soon

Converse co-ed swim team with practices daily and a meet each week.

Pump It Up offers various themed 3-day summer camps from 9:30am-2:30 pm which includes lunch, snacks, crafts and jumping, of course!

Summer Ninja Camp is available weekdays during the summer from 7 am – 6 pm and includes karate classes and group activities.

Offers: For students interested in science and math, the Governor School for Science and Math offers CREATEng (rising 8th and 9th graders), and iTEAMS Extreme (rising 6th, 7th, and 9th graders) which will be hosted by Sterling School in Greenville this year. They also offer a week long SummerSTEM Virtual Camp (rising 6th to 10th graders).  Day camp CREATEng (for rising 7th, 8th and 9th) and residential camp GoSciTech (rising 8th,9th,10th) are both held at their school campus in Hartsville.

Dates: Greenville, June 20 to 30; Virtual Camp, June 20 to July 22; Day and Residential Camp, from June 12 to July 1.

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. The camp is packed full of traditional summer camp activities (i.e. horseback riding, swimming, crafts, cooking class, technology). Students stay on the campus for the week, but there is also a day option.

Spartanburg Community College offers a wide variety of summer camps on three different campuses (Spartanburg, Gaffney and Union). Information coming soon!

Offers a variety of history-focused educational (and fun!) summer camps for different age groups.

Spartanburg Martial Arts offers a weekly summer camp for students from kindergarten – 8th grade Monday-Friday. In addition to martial arts lessons, Kickin’ Kids take daily field trips, play games, and practice sports.

SYT offers several different weekly camp options for students in grades K4-12th. These theater camps are great for beginners or those wanted to improve their skills.  Please see their website to view the various themes and options.

Offers: Over 10 different learning camps to keep students engaged in learning during the summer. Various camps apply hands-on learning, review, and fun for writing, reading, mathematics, science and technology. For ages preK through 9th grade.

Offers sports camps for students in K5 – 6th grade to grow athletically, spiritually, mentally and socially. Summer camp is held from at Upward Star Center in Spartanburg.

In collaboration with BMW Manufacturing and Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System, USC Upstate offers this unique camp to rising seniors in Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Union and Laurens counties. There is no cost to attend; however, campers must apply and be selected to attend. The 2020 Camp Session spans the weeks of June 15th -19th and 22nd-26th.

2021 information coming soon

Offers: Sports camps through USC Upstate for children starting at age 6.

Offers: Two camp sessions hosted by the Watershed Ecology Center at USC Upstate. Amazing Animals Camp is available for kids entering 1st-3rd grades and Creature Crafters Camp is an art camp with a nature and science twist for kids entering 4th – 6th grades.  Camps will be June 28 – July 2 from 9 am – 12 pm.

Offers: USC Upstate offers two drama/theatre summer day camps for kids between the ages of 8 – 18. Technical Theatre Camp is June 7 -11 from 10 am to 5 pm. Drama Camp is a two-week camp offered June 14- 18 and June 21-25 from 9 am to 5 pm. Each camp is held in USC Upstate’s Humanities and Performing Arts Center.

Westminster Day School will offer two camp weeks this summer for children 12 months old – 6 years old.

The Westside Club offers multiple camp options (tennis, swim team and discovery) for members and nonmembers. See their website for specific pricing information for their different camps.

A two-week intensive Mandarin language and culture camp at Wofford. This camp program is free; however, you must apply and be accepted into the competitive program. They only accept 45 of the many 6th-12th grade applicants. See their webpage for more details and to apply.

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. Apply by April 1st on the website. The 2020 camp is July 19th – August 1st.

Offers: A wide range of sports camps: baseball, men’s basketball, women’s basketball, golf, football, tennis, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, lacrosse, and volleyball.

Offers: A variety of half- and full-day camps. For ages 3-13. YMCA also offers a Counselor in Training Program for kids aged 14-15.

Fun golf summer camp for girls and boys, ages 5-14. Skill specific golf games, fitness activities, themed activities, swimming, arts and crafts. All skill levels welcome.

SUMMER CAMP

AGES: 5 – 12

LOCATIONS: Woodruff Leisure Center, Inman Elementary, Timken Community Center, Chesnee Community Center

REGISTRATION: Online. Scholarships are available.

For a list of weekly themes, visit Spartanburg Parks.

Have an out-of-this-world summer at the Spartanburg Science Center with over 20 camp offerings for 4K to middle school. Camps include animals, LEGO Robotics, Minecraft, coding, pre-Algebra readiness, the solar system, nature walks and much, much more. Full & Half-Day Options are available. Registration opens March 30th. Visit the website and email [email protected] to be among the first to know!

Offers: Games, gym activities, swimming, crafts, and more.  Camp is held in the Spartan Rec Center at USC Upstate from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm with most activities from 9 am – 4 pm. For children between the ages of 5-10.

Southern Dance Connection offers classes in various forms of dance, tumbling, and cheer. Children aged 2 and up can participate in ballet, tap, and hip-hop dance. They also offer themed dance summer camps.

Offers: STEAM Summer Camps featuring a wide array of topics. For rising K4 through rising 8th grade.

Five-day Summer Science and Art Camp entertains, educates, enlightens.

For Ages 8 – 11; 9 am to noon; June 20-23, 2022.

Offers: At Summer Remix, summer is all about diving into the world of imagination and entertainment – and living your dreams! Summer camp options include Boost Math and English Program, Think Stretch Summer Learning Program, a range of mini-camps, as well as junior summer camp.

Cub Scout day camp for current scouts from Kindergarten to 5th grade where they will experience Engineering, Crafts, Archery, Sports & Games, Nature, Splash Zone , Sling Shots! Not a Cub Scout, join today! *Tigers must have a parent or guardian attend.

June 10 – 14

Offers: Two-hour camp designed for kids between the ages of 5-12. Horse activities includes horseback riding, wagon rides, and games with miniature horses. 2021 camps are June 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 9-11 am.

2021 information coming soon

Offers: “A fun, 2-day camp where girls learn performing and creative arts techniques that help us feel independent and strong — from the inside out!”

GoSciTech is the Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ (GSSM) annual residential summer science camp, designed for rising 8th, 9th, and 10th graders. Courses offered during the camp include Pre-Med & Anatomy, Marine Biology, Science and the Law, Codes and Cryptography, and many more! Courses are taught by GSSM faculty, college and university professors, and experts working in the field. Camp is held at GSSM’s Hartsville, SC campus. The application deadline is May 15th.

2020 Program Dates

Week 1: June 14th-20th
Week 2: June 21st-27th
Week 3: June 21st-27th
Week 4: July 12th-18th

Offers: It’s a mystery summer at Arts in Motion! Arts in Motion offers the opportunity to sign up for themed weekly camps for children ages 3 and up. A few themes include Secret Agent Fancy Nancy, Operation: Pop Star, Ballerina Camp, and Acro/Tumbling  Camp!

2022 schedule: June 6th – July 29th

Offers: Carolina Sports Camp, hosted by the Carolina Country Club, is a 4-day week of camp that includes tennis, golf, fitness, and swimming. Designed for kids aged 4-12 and is offered from 9 am – 1 pm.

Offers:

Three 7-day camps in June 2021, producing Alice in Wonderland. For ages 7-13.

Two 7-day camps, June-July 2021, producing Magic in the Music. For ages 9-18.

Three 7-day camps in July 2021, producing Practically Peter Pan. For ages 7-13.

Two 7-day camps in August 2021, producing Kidz on Broadway 4. For ages 9-18.

The program is designed to address physical, emotional, and social development in 3^rd through 5^th grade girls through fun and engaging lessons. Located at the Thomas E. Hannah YMCA in Spartanburg June 21 – 25, 2021.

Offers: A variety of sports camps including men’s basketball, women’s basketball, volleyball, tennis, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, lacrosse, acrobatics & tumbling and field hockey. Go Valkyries!

2022 information coming soon!

Gold Star Youth is a 501c3 organization under the sponsorship of the Greenville Community Foundation. Offers: Classical Ballroom Dance using the NDCA syllabus with focus on learning Smooth (Walts, Foxtrot, Tango) and Rhythm (ChaCha, Rhumba, Swing).

2022 schedule coming soon! 

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: From improving your tennis game to gaining tournament training, Nike Tennis Camp is a junior tennis camp for ages 8 to 18. Check their website to select from a day camp (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), extended camp (8:30 am to 5:30 pm) or overnight camps at Furman University.

Date: June 6 – July 21.

Offers: Campers will receive individual development, from basic skills, drills and full-court scrimmages to improve your overall game. Coached by Greenville High’s basketball head coach Mike Anderson. Camp is organized by US Sport Camps. Camps are held on a weekly basis for ages 9 to 15.

Dates: July 5 to August 5

Designed for children ages 8-10, campers will learn about life on a farm, including the responsibility of daily feeding, cleaning, grooming, animal care, and growing food and plants. Dates are July 18-25 and 25-29 from 9 am – 3 pm each day.

Sew Creative, the Upstate School for Sewing Arts, offers sewing workshops in June and July 5 days a week. Times are from 10 am – 12 pm or 1-3 pm.

Summer at Holy Cross Academy is all about kids being kids! Enrolling K5-5th grade campers, week-long sessions include activities, arts & crafts, field trips, and water days. And if you enroll for 11 weeks of camp, you will get one of the weeks FREE! Camp is full-day, opening at 7 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m.

L.A.D.I.E.S. (Leadership, Ambition, Determination, Empowerment, and Strength) Camp provides a week of new friendships, personal growth, and leadership skills for rising 5th – rising 9th graders. Camp is led by experienced educators.

Summer Camp at Palmetto Proper in Travelers Rest, SC provides children across the Upstate with weeklong experiences to make new friends, learn new skills, have adventures, get exercise and HAVE FUN!

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!

The program will be Monday through Friday 7 – 2 pm. The morning will be arts projects and academic refreshers. The afternoon is for field trips (swimming, Dave n Busters, Big Air, etc).

June 6th through July 29th.

CHILL Art Studios is offering 3 unique Summer Clay camps for children ages 7 to 17

Enrollment is limited to only 6 per class.

PurrPoseful Art Studio offers a wide array of art classes for children between the ages of 8 and 18 who have a love for animals and a passion for art! Summer Camp Registration Now Open!

PARI Summer Campers will enjoy rocketry, engineering, astrophysics, biology, adventure, and fun in the beautiful Pisgah Forest region.

Cook a Book
June 6-10, 2022 | 1pm – 4pm | K5-2nd | $165
Kids will read a book and then make a recipe from that book. They may read The Little Red Hen Makes Pizza, then make pizza or If You Give a Mouse a Cookie and make cookies. Come explore other books like Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Dragons Love Tacos and the exciting treats they prompt.

Cooking Basics
July 18-22, 2-22 |1pm – 4pm | Grades 3-6th | $165
Kids will learn basic cooking techniques such as measuring, chopping (using safe plastic knives), and how to read a recipe. Each day explores a cuisine and kids will cook every day of camp.

Mini-Chefs
July 25-29, 2022 | 1pm – 4pm | K5-2nd | $165
Campers will learn basic cooking techniques like measuring, what the different measuring tools are, how to mix, how to have good cooking hygiene, and how to make yummy treats. All tools are kid safe. Kids will make pancakes, parfaits, simple snacks, and treats.

Camp Invention is a STEM Summer camp program happening in all 50 states encouraging students to find and solve problems while building confidence. There are locations in Greenville, SC and Columbia, SC.

2022 programs include: Robotic Aquatics, Spacecation, NIHF’s The Attic, Marble Arcade

Ben Lippen School: 7401 Monticello Road Columbia, SC 29203
Lexington Camp Invention: 116 Azelea Drive Lexington, SC 29072
Red Bank: 246 Community Drive Lexington, SC 29073
North Springs Elementary School: 1300 Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School: 420 Westfield Street Greenville, SC 29601
Buena Vista Elementary School: 310 S. Batesville Road Greer, SC 29650
Southside Christian School: 2211 Woodruff Rd. Simpsonville, SC 29681

Ballyhoo Petting Zoo is offering an 8-week program for children 8 years old and up. Future Zookeepers will get to learn all about domestic and exotic animals including their diet, grooming, vet care, and more!

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.

Soft Hands Horseback Riding is offering partial day summer camps for children ages 7-17. Campers will learn about horseback riding safety, breeds, colors, tack, and more!

Offers: Join Southern Dance Connection for Camp Imagine! These themed camps are for ages 3-5, Monday- Thursday from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Camps are $107.00 per week.

2022 Summer Camp themes and dates:

June 27th-30th: Toy Roundup Camp
July 5th-8th: Gymnastics Camp
July 11th-14th: Bloom Magical Gifts Camp
July 18th-21: Backyard Beach Party
July 25th-28th: Pirates and Princesses
August 1st-4th: Under the Big Top (circus theme)
August 8th-11: Puppy Patrol Camp

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: Hagood Mill offers a 5-day camp for rising 3rd to 12th graders, featuring classes in blacksmithing, leathercraft, plant medicine, pottery, and much more.

First Tee Upstate offers various golf camps for ages 7-17.

Lindough Bakery in Anderson County is offering Summer Baking Camps for ages 4-12.

Anderson University’s Summer Sports Camp is available for rising 1st – 6th graders. Campers have the opportunity to experience a variety of sports from flag football, beach volleyball, lacrosse, track, soccer, swimming, and more. Children will improve their confidence and teamwork skills while having fun.

Camp ARK (Arts Reaching Kids) is a beginner level arts camp for ages 5-10, including instruction in art, dance, drama, and music.

Paint + Clay + Fun is a weeklong summer class designed for 8-12 year olds. Campers will practice experimental painting techniques and receive ceramics instruction.

Offers: Half-day and full day summer camp from children 5 and up.
Activities include gymnastics, ninja, tumbling, crafts, and more.

Weeks of camp for 2022:
June 13 – June 17
June 27 – July 1
July 11 – July 15
July 18 – July 22

Half-day: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$175 per week

Full day: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
$250 per week

Offers: Baseball skill instruction, baseball games, and baseball activities.
The camp will be coached by Limestone University’s Head Baseball Coach and staff.

June 20th – June 23rd from 8:30 AM – 12 PM
$175.00 per camp
Ages: 9 – 13 years old

Allow your child to embrace their creativity in a safe and supportive environment by signing them up for a SAM Summer camp! Our instructors go beyond paint and clay with lesson plans that support the growth of children’s cognitive, social-emotional, and multi-sensory skills.

Browse through our selection of week-long, three-hour camps for young creatives ages 4 through 15 and register today – spaces are filling up fast!

Offers: Half-day camps from 9 am- 1 pm for ages 9-12.
Price: $300 per child; $570 for 2 children; $840 for 3 children

Children will work together to build an escape room that is immersive. The themes explored include puzzle writing, gamemastering, implementing a theme, and more. Registration is open.

The camp will run from June 20th to June 24th. Parents can drop children off at 8:30 am (camp begins at 9 am). Pickup begins at 12:30 and ends at 1 pm.
A morning snack will be provided. An escape room with two family members and photos will conclude camp at the end of the week.

Offers: Summer camp for ages 6 and up. Each camp is three days long, Tuesday-Thursday
10 am-12 pm or  2 pm – 4 pm.

Kids will learn how to make cake pops (day 1), cupcakes (day 2), and cake (day 3) during each of the three days.
Cost: $160 per child/per camp; $300 for two children/per camp.

June 21-23
July 12- 14

Register online 

Offers: Volleyball camp for Full Day camp, Half Day camp, and Elite Camp. Each camp has varying age requirements. Camp will be hosted at Alley Gym at Furman University

Elite Camp: July 22 & July 23, 2022; Friday 10 am – 8 pm; Saturday 9 am – 4 pm (check-in at 9 am on Friday)
For rising 9th- 12th grade (girls camp)
Elite campers will stay overnight and will have 1 on 1 time with Furman staff to sharpen their skills.
Registration is open. Cost: $300.00

Half-Day Camp: July 18 – 21, 2022; 9 am – 12 pm (check-in at 8:30 am)
For rising 4th and 5th graders (girls and boys)
For beginners to learn the fundamentals of volleyball.
Registration is open. Cost: $175.00

Full-Day Camp: July 18 – 21, 2022; 9 am – 3 pm (check-in at 8:30 am)
For rising 6th – 8th graders (girls and boys)
For beginners to intermediate players to help sharpen their skills.
Registration is open. Cost: $275.00

Offers: Cooking camp for beginners! Children will learn basic kitchen skills, baking 101, herb planting, and more.
Ages: 7 – 11 years old
Cost: $55 per day; $225 for the week
The classes will include a snack, apron, and recipe book

July 18 – 22, 2022
9 – 11:30 am

Registration is open! Sign up by July 8th, 2022

Offers: Summer camp for special needs and children in foster care.
Cost: $100 per child (discounts for siblings and foster children)
July 18-22, 2022; 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Ages 5 – 13

Activities include a petting zoo, superheroes, magicians, and more.
Camp is a week-long and is organized by the Selah Grey Foundation. The camp will be held at Turning Point Church.