Teen Camps

2025 KABOOM First Place: Overnight Camp, Family Membership & Youth Organization

2025 KABOOM Finalist: Summer Camp, Afterschool Program, Places to Splash or Swim, Family Support Resource, & Sports Program

YMCA of Greenville Summer Day Camp

Day Camp at the YMCA of Greenville is a great place for children and teens to start finding magic in the adventure! We are excited to have your camper experience a fun-filled, exciting summer!

It is important that your child has a wonderful “first”, “second”…or “seventh” camp experience. The YMCA of Greenville’s goal is to create an atmosphere of trust and friendship so that each camper will feel happy and confident at camp. Campers’ activities include but are not limited to: assemblies, choice activities based on weekly themes, skits, stories, arts & crafts, fitness activities, relays, character development, academic enrichment and counselor huddle times.

The YMCA of Greenville camp program is progressively structured to challenge children according to their age. Camp programming is planned to give children an introduction to a wide variety of camp activities, along with providing them the opportunity for creative expression.

Summer Day Camp is offered at Caine Halter Family YMCA (Greenville), Eastside Family YMCA (Taylors), George I. Theisen Family YMCA (Travelers Rest), Judson Community Center (Greenville) and Prisma Health Family YMCA (Simpsonville).

Financial assistance is available for most camps.

Join us for an unforgettable summer adventure at SCCT Summer Camps! Our diverse range of camps cater to children of all ages, offering a plethora of activities designed to ignite creativity, foster teamwork, and build confidence. From magical expeditions to theatrical escapades, there’s something for every young adventurer!

Step into the world of fantasy with camps like “Pirates, Mermaids, and Fairies, Oh My!” or “Hogwarts,” where imagination knows no bounds. Budding performers can shine in our performance-based camps, such as “Greatest Showman” and “Swifties Sing,” where they’ll hone their skills under the guidance of experienced instructors.

For those who prefer hands-on exploration, our activity-based camps like “Action Adventures” and “Treasured Toys” provide a platform for discovery and fun. From crafting to storytelling, every day is an opportunity to learn and grow.

At SCCT, safety is our top priority. Our dedicated staff ensures a nurturing environment where campers can thrive, make new friends and create lasting memories. So, join us this summer and embark on a journey of creativity, laughter, and endless possibilities!

JOIN US FOR SUMMER ENCOUNTERS AND LEAVE THE SUMMER TO US!

2025 camps will begin May 28!

Dive into an 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.

With over 250 camps, Summer Encounters offers something for to spark everyone’s curiosity including thrilling outdoor games, athletics, arts and crafts, cooking, coding, service learning, science and technology, and so much more! Morning and afternoon sessions plus extended stay options means you can find the perfect fit for you and your 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.

Empower School of Creative Arts is a place where your child will learn media, art, music theory, rhythm, singing, photography, stage presence, and more! By targeting their individual talents and leadership skills, our faith-based team is dedicated to every child’s success. Our teachers are experts in their fields and teach with both passion and expertise.

Divided into age-appropriate classes, students will explore a variety of creative arts while having a blast! Our hands-on approach allows your child to hold a camera, design graphics on a computer, sing on a stage, and learn rhythm on a drum. Our Montessori-style learning meets each child where they are, ensuring a personalized and enriching experience.

We believe in empowering the next generation with the tools they need to succeed, and we can’t wait to meet your little leader!

Dance Without Limits is excited to offer:

Summer Camps – Week-long for dancers ages 3 to 10 in both Greenville and Simpsonville including:

– Bark in the Park – A fun-filled ballet, tap, and creative movement camp that is PAWfect for Bluey fans and features PAWsome dance moves along with PAWsitive lessons in kindness, teamwork, and sharing!

– Spellbound – A week of spellbinding fun! Explore magical choreography and music inspired by Wicked. Campers will develop their ballet, jazz, and hip hop technique, and unleash their creativity!

– Princess Power – This is a week-long journey of dancing, arts & crafts, and endless amounts of fun! Each day dancers will celebrate a different princess such as Moana, Belle, and Elsa, and learn tap, jazz, and ballet dances.

Summer Classes – 6-week classes with drop in options including:

– Twinkle Toes and KinderStars classes for younger dancers ages 2-6
– Ballet, Tap, Jazz/Lyrical, Hip Hop, and Acro classes for ages 6-18

Summer Dance Intensive – Four days for ages 10+ with a diverse range of dance styles, including ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, acro, and tap. For dancers of all abilities and levels!

Registration for our summer opens February 17th. Don’t miss your chance to spend the summer on the dance floor!

Take flight this summer at Triple Tree Aerodrome with ACE Summer Camps! This immersive 4-day aviation experience includes hands-on seminars, ground school lessons, aviation activities, and workshops on basic restoration skills. The highlight? A flight opportunity in one of the Triple Tree Aircraft!

Camps are divided into Radio Control Camps (for rising middle schoolers) and General Aviation Camps (for rising high schoolers), ensuring age-appropriate learning and engagement. With small class sizes capped at eight participants, each camper receives personalized instruction from certified teachers and aviation professionals.

Radio Control Camp
📅 June 16-19 | July 21-24
🎯 Ages: Rising Middle School
💰 $375 ($425 after March 1)

General Aviation Camp
📅 June 23-26 | July 14-17
🎯 Ages: Rising High School
💰 $375 ($425 after March 1)

⏰ Camp Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 AM – 3 PM (Friday reserved as a rain day)

Campers will engage with military and airline pilots, explore aviation technology like drones, and dive into aerodynamics and navigation. Each program includes a camp T-shirt, all materials, and a special Graduation Ceremony with lunch for two guests on Thursday.

For a full family experience, camping is available at Triple Tree throughout the week! Enjoy a family-filled adventure while your student participates in camp. Learn more at www.tta.aero/cnf.

Secure your spot today and let your aviation journey take off! Register today: www.tta.aero/ace.

Give your child a summer to remember at the Greenville Zoo!

Zoo Camp registration is now open! Join us for a wild summer filled with fun games, experiments, animal encounters, and behind-the-scenes adventures for campers ages 5-17. Don’t miss out on the chance to join us for an unforgettable experience!

Where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet adventure, Camp Tekoa creates experiences that last a lifetime. Children experience our unique and loving Christian community, helping them to grow in faith, leadership and courage. Our Hendersonville location combines the natural beauty of Western North Carolina with dynamic programming for both day and overnight campers. Whether scaling our climbing walls, zipping through treetops, navigating challenge courses, scouting hiking trails, or exploring our 2-acre lake, each activity is thoughtfully designed to build confidence, create friendships, and allow young adventurers to experience God in nature.

DAY CAMP
Ages: Elementary Day 6*- 8 *must have completed Kindergarten
Adventure Day 9 – 11 year olds
Dates: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm (various weeks throughout summer)

OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Ages: 7-17
Dates: Weekly sessions June 1st through July 27th

Looking for a fun and personalized overnight camp experience that blends education with adventure for your child? YLI Camps offers five unique camps across South Carolina, each providing an exciting outdoor setting where both fun and learning come together.

Our camps, including Adventure and Voyager, both located less than an hour away from Greenville, are accredited by the American Camp Association and focus on fostering excellence in youth development. We emphasize building friendships, improving self-confidence, and exploring creativity, ensuring your child enjoys a well-rounded summer experience.

Adventure Camp, located in Sunset, SC, provides a wide range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, rafting, rock climbing, and a zip line canopy tour. These challenges help campers develop teamwork, self-esteem, and a passion for nature.

At Camp Voyager, located in Pickens, SC, campers will experience a summer adventure packed with technology, outdoor activities, games and more. They will have an adventure like no other while conquering the vertical playground, exploring virtual reality with Oculus Quest, or piloting a Drone.

Since 1934, YLI Camps has been dedicated to putting kids first, giving parents peace of mind. Your child will unplug and thrive in a safe, enriching environment where education meets adventure. Contact us today at (864) 878-1103 or info@ylicamps.com to inquire about registering. Camps are for kids ages 8-16.

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!

Are you ready for the summer of a lifetime? Give your child an unforgettable week of adventure by exploring the great outdoors at Asbury Hills Summer Camp!

Each summer, we explore what living out your faith looks like through outdoor activities like archery, canoeing, climbing, community-building, daily devotions, & engaging worship!

Located in Cleveland, SC, with 300 beds and 2,000 acres with beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails. Our summer camp is second to none! Established in 1961, our mission has been to serve all people for Christian birth, growth, & renewal.

We have a variety of programs for rising 2nd graders through rising 12th graders; you choose what is best for your camper. We offer 10 sessions of camp; programs vary based on the session. Visit our website to learn more about the magic of Asbury Hills, and register today for Summer 2025!

The Fine Arts Center Summer Arts Intensive is a four-day program designed to help students in grades 7-11 prepare for the Fine Arts Center curriculum. The program is geared toward students who:

1. Have a strong interest in the arts and want to deepen their skills,
AND
2. are in Middle School or High School and are strongly considering auditioning for the FAC in the future,
OR
3. have auditioned for the FAC and want to improve their skills.

Tuition for the program is $200.00. The program runs from June 2-5, 2025 at the Fine Arts Center – 102 Pine Knoll Drive, Greenville. Students from Title I middle schools attend for free and have access to bus transportation. Students who have the “Pupil in Poverty” designation may qualify for financial assistance.

Apply via the following Google Form – https://forms.gle/sdvcS1W21z9Xe1Zg6. Based on the evidence submitted in the form, students will be placed into one of the two sessions:
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. – Novice to medium level students who desire to improve their fundamentals.
1:00 to 4:00 p.m. – Advanced students who will work on refining their already present skills.

Offers youth camps and family/adult camps in Brevard, NC. Camps provide a Christian background along with outdoor adventure for grades 7 – 12.

2025 Summer Camp runs each week from June 2nd, 2025 – August 9th, 2025, with guest speakers each week, with check in on Monday and programs ending on Saturday mornings.
Registration is now open.

Offers: Summer Day Camp offers a variety of activities for rising 1st – 6th graders. Day Camps are offered at seven different community centers across the county, with Tennis Camp at the Pavilion in Taylors, SC.

Camps run from June 2nd, 2025 – August 1st, 2025 (depending on camp chosen)

Summer Day Camps, Tennis Camp, and Teen Leadership Summer Day Camp

Since 1961, Asbury Hills has been serving all people for Christian birth, growth, and renewal by offering overnight, week-long summer camp for rising 2nd-12th graders!

Elementary Through High School camps available, with Family Camp also available.

2025 Asbury Hills Summer Camp Registration is now open.

Offers: For students interested in science and math, the Governor School for Science and Math offers camps in STEM for rising 6th- 10th grade.
Camps offered include virtual camps, residential camps, and day camps.
Application Opens March 3rd, 2025

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

2025 PARI Summer Camp registration is open!

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

Create the Escape Summer Camp 2025 information TBD

Dianna is a local artist, educator, and owner of DMCostaCeramics. She offers Pottery classes for adults and kids over 5 years old, kids drop in clay classes, small group summer camp, as well as clay workshops. Located in the Five Forks, Simpsonville area

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

Register before April 1st, 2025 to get the early bird discount.

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

Find more information about 2025 camps here!

Offers: A wide variety of sports camps for students of all ages included. They also offer academic camps, theatre camps, and summer courses for credit.

Offers: Drama and theatre camps for youth and teens.

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.

Camps are designed for 3rd – 8th grade.

2025 Camp Locations and Dates
Christ Church Episcopal School

June 2-6, 16-20, July 14-18, 21-25, 2025
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Beginner Cost: $190

Foothills Fencing Academy Location

Intermediate Dates (ages 13+)
Coming soon!
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm
Cost: $250

Shared Worlds is a unique writing camp for rising 8th-12th graders who enjoy writing fantasy and science fiction.
Students get the opportunity to work with professional writers and bestselling authors.

Summer Camp 2025: July 13th-26th, 2025

2025 Registration is now open

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

2025 Summer Camp Dates
June 2-5
June 16-10
June 30-july 3
July 28-31

2025 Summer Camp registration is now open.

Archery summer camp for ages 9 – 16 years old. Kids and teens will learn the basic concepts of archery, with an end-of-camp tournament.
Camps are 2.5 hours long.

Summer Camp 2025 Sessions
June 17-20, 2025 from 2 pm-4:30 pm
July 22-25, 2025 from 2 pm – 4:30 pm

Cost is $159 per week
Registration for Summer Camp 2025 is now open

Offers: Summer Maker Days camps and multi-day summer camps available for ages 5 – 11, with summer intern options for ages 12 -15.

Register for individual days of camp and activities. Camps focus on different art themes.

June 23rd-27th, 2025: Express Train to Hogwarts (morning camp)
June 23rd-27th, 2025: Making the Makers (afternoon camp)
June 23rd-27th, 2025 (full day camp)

Check the TR Makers Co. Summer Camp website for individual Maker Days Camp

Offers: Christ-centered childcare that is safe and secure. Price includes field trips.
K4 – 8th graders are welcome.

Check the 2025 VCC Summer Camp website to see what to expect!

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. Camp is Monday – Friday from 12 – 4 pm.

Ages: 6 and up

Camps are each week starting June 2nd, 2025 – August 8th, 2025.

Sibling discounts are available. Early bird pricing is available until April 1st, 2025.
2025 Summer Camp Registration is open

Anderson University offers a variety of summer camps at Summer Institute for rising 9-12 graders in camps like Vocal/Choir, Engineering, Theatre, and an overnight scholars camp.

There are also a variety of sports camps in June and July for rising 8th – 12 grade students.

Offers: Art camps for ages 5-16, taught by art professionals. Camps are typically offered in June, July, and August.

Registration for 2025 opens at the end of February. Join the email list to be the first to know!

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.

2025 Summer Camp Dates:
June 9th – 13th
June 16th – 20th
June 23rd – 27th
July 7th – 11th
​​July 14th – 18th
​July 21st – 25th

3 or 5 day options available.

Crossroads Summer Camp offers athletics, outdoor adventures, arts, relationship building, quiz bowl, and pool parties as part of their camps. Camper must be at least 11 years old.

Camps are currently sold out for 2025, but join the waitlist!

Week 1: June 16-20th, 2025
Week 2: June 23rd-27th, 2025
Week 3: June 30th-July4th, 2025
Week 4: July 7th-11th, 2025
Week 5: July 14th-18th, 2025

Camps are held at Anderson University

Wanna have your child ‘try on’ Clemson for a week this summer? Give them a sneak peek at college life. Check out Summer Scholars!

Offers: Week-long course in a field of interest with a university instructor. Current Clemson students serve as mentors who guide Scholars through the week.

AGE: Rising 7th – 12th grade

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

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

A gospil centered, outdoor camp summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina for ages rising 3rd grade – 12th grade. The camp offers overnight camping.

Find more information in the 2025 Ridge Haven Summer Camp guide.

Camper scholarships are available.

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.

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

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

Registration for 2025 Camp Voyager Summer Camp is now open!

GTCHS’s Warrior Archery Development Camp is for rising 4th – 9th graders who would like to learn more about archery or get some extra summer practice. All equipment is provided and we take young archers through the National Archery In Schools curriculum and competition format step-by-step!

Offers summer camps for ages 6-17.

2025 camps and cost:

Leading Player (ages 12-17)- June 2-13, 2025
Behind the Scenes (ages 10-17)- June 16-20, 2025
Broadway Beginner (ages 6-11)- June 23-27, 2025
Young Playwrights (ages 10-17)- June 16-20, 2025
Shakespeare it Up! (ages 6-17)- July 7-18, 2025

SYT offers several different weekly camp options for students in grades rising K4-12th. These theater camps are great for beginners or those wanted to improve their skills.  Camp begins June 6th, 2025.

2025 Camp Dates: June 9th – July 24th, 2025

Mosaic is a nonprofit in Greenville, SC serving youth and their families who speak English as a second language. They offer a Summer Arts Program for ages rising Kindergarten- High school, with an emphasis on dance, drama, music, visual arts, creative writing, and performance, along with weekly themes.

2025 Mosaic Summer Arts Camp registration is now open

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

Camps for baseball, volleyball, soccer, basketball, track & field
2025 camp information to be announced closer to summer.

Offers: From improving your tennis game to gaining tournament training, Nike Tennis Camp is a junior tennis camp for ages 8 to 17.
June or July camps available

Check their website to select from a day camp (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) or overnight camps at Furman University.

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.

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. The camp is organized by US Sports Camps. Camps are held on a one week basis for ages 9 to 15.

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

Ages K4 – 12th grade

Camp Fellowship provides unique summer programs for children & youth of all ages (grades entering K-12). They strongly believe camp is for everyone and work diligently to create exceptional programs that engage campers in faith formation, community building, personal growth and development, and loads of outdoor fun!

2025 Camp Fellowship Summer Camp Registration is now open.