Summer may be a few months away but now is the time to start planning activities for your little ones! We have partnered with Charleston’s top Summer Camps to provide you the 2016 Charleston Moms Blog Summer Camp Guide! Below you will find details on summer camps happening around Charleston and how to get your children involved.
Thank you to all of our camp sponsors who made this guide possible. When you sign your kiddos up for one of their camps – let them know that we sent you too!
Looking for our Spring Break Camp Guide? Click HERE
Charleston Soccer Academy
Location: Patriots Point Soccer Stadium (Mount Pleasant, SC)
Summer Programs at Ashley Hall
Location: Ashley Hall campus, 172 Rutledge Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403
Dates: June 20 – July 29
Have your child spend their summer at Ashley Hall! This fun-filled 6 week program runs June 20-July 29 and includes day camp, strings music camp, and sports camp opportunities. Program highlights include: Ashley Hall faculty leadership; swimming in the school’s indoor pool; snacks and hot lunch; field trips; and more. For program details, please visit our website.
Junior Historians Camp at Middleton Place
Location: Middleton Place National Historic Landmark
Dates: July 13-17
Enjoy milking a cow and learning hands-on artisan activities in the Plantation Stableyards like candle dipping and corn grinding. Learn about the role of enslaved people on the plantation, particularly their involvement in the rice culture of the Lowcountry. Take a nature walk, learn about colonial games, meet the Middletons, and take a carriage ride!
Mount Pleasant Recreation Summer Camps
Location: Various locations in Mount Pleasant
The fun never stops at Mount Pleasant Recreation! Registration is open for youth summer camps this June/July/August:
- Sports Camps
- Trip Camps
- Outdoor Adventure
- Creative Arts & Music
- Theater & Dance
- Language & Culture
- Science and Technology
- Fitness & Movement
Download their Summer Camp Guide HERE!
Topsail Equestrian
Location: 5581 Hyde Park Rd, Ravenel, SC 29470
Dates:
June 20th-24th
June 27th- July 1st
July 11th-15th
July 25th-29th
August 8th-12th
Topsail Equestrian summer camp offers a fun and educational outdoor adventure for riders of all levels, ages 5-13! First time riders are welcome. Campers will have riding lessons, learn about horsemanship and horse care, play mounted games and do arts and crafts! Five sessions offered throughout summer 2016. Camp fills fast, don’t miss out! Contact [email protected] to register. Camp runs Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 2:00pm.
iTEAMS Xtreme
Location: Palmetto Scholars Academy, 2415 Ave F, North Charleston, SC 29405
Dates: July 11-14, 8:30-3:30pm
iTEAMS Xtreme is the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ computer science, technology and entrepreneurship day camp for rising 7th and 8th graders. Campers engage their innovative side by developing an idea for a new product while incorporating the latest technologies. Students select one of three challenges: 3-D printing a product, developing a mobile app, or creating an interactive object using MaKey MaKey.
Cost: $185 per student – includes materials, a t-shirt, snacks and a pizza party on the final day.
$165 Early bird rate – if paid with submitted application by April 11.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.
Application deadline: May 13, 2016
iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation
Location: Oakbrook Middle School, 286 Old Fort Drive, Ladson, SC 29456
Dates: June 27-30, 2016, 8:30am-3:30pm daily
iTEAMS Xtreme: Next Generation is the SC Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics’ computer science and technology day camp for rising 7th and 8th graders. During Next Generation, students will build their own robot and program a remote control using Arduino technology, electronic microprocessors, and infrared receivers.
Cost: $185 per student – includes materials, a t-shirt, snacks and a pizza party on the final day.
$165 Early bird rate – if paid with submitted application by April 11.
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE.
Application deadline: May 13, 2016.
CREATEng
Location: Fort Dorchester High School, 8500 Patriot Blvd, North Charleston, SC 29420
Dates: July 11-14, 2016, 8:30am-4:00pm daily
CREATEng is the SC Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics’ one-of-a-kind, four-day immersion into engineering and design-based thinking for rising 8th & 9th graders. Working in teams, students engage in a problem-based curriculum where they apply principles of engineering design to solve daily challenges, such as designing blades for a wind turbine, cleaning up from an oil spill, developing a solar-powered s’mores cooker, or constructing a parachute.
Cost: $250 per student – includes materials, a t-shirt, snacks and a pizza party on the final day
$225 Early bird rate – if paid with submitted application by April 11
SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE
Application deadline: May 13, 2016
Storytree Theatre
Locations and Dates:
Mount Pleasant: East Cooper Montessori Charter School, 1120 Rifle Range Road
Camp One – June 6 – 11, 9am – 1pm
Camp Two – June 13- 18, 9am – 1pm
Downtown: Dates and location TBA
West Ashley: Dates and Location TBA
Storytree Theatre is proud to offer the only theatre camp in Charleston that puts theatre in the imaginations of the students as students write, design and perform a play based on characters and story of their own creation. Throughout the week, students develop performance technique while engaging in innovative activities that explore the fundamentals of theatre. The week culminates with a performance for family and friends.
CCS Summer Under the Oak Tree
Location: Charleston Collegiate School, 2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455
Dates: June 6 – August 5. All Day Camp k-4th or 5-8th, 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday
$200 a week or $50 per day
Charleston Collegiate School brings to you a camp for EVERY camper. Come join us this summer and take in all that Johns Island has to offer! Summer Under the Oak Tree is sure to feed the hunger of the creative and adventurous mind. We offer a fun-packed schedule of adventure, learning, sports and fitness, featured camps, and exciting daily activities. Why choose camps at multiple locations for your child, when you can just choose one? Make your own schedule week by week, knowing your child will be engaged in a variety of exciting, adventurous activities, leaving them wanting to see what’s next!
Fear No Easel
Location: 1960 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Dates/Theme/Ages: June 6 – 10. Around the World. Ages 5-8
June 13 – 17. Lowcountry. Ages 8-12
June 13 – 17. Lowcountry. Ages 5-8. Located at Sky Zone.
June 20 – 24. Movie Mania. Ages 5-8
June 20 – 24. Movie Mania. Ages 8-12. Located at Sky Zone.
June 27 – July 1. Movie Mania. Ages 8-12
July 11 – 15. Disney Princesses. Ages 5-8
July 18 – 22. Around the World. Ages 8-12
July 25 – 28. Lowcountry. Ages 5-8
August 1 – 4. Lowcountry. Ages 8-12
August 8 – 11. Movie Mania. Ages 5-8
Another Summer of Camps is almost here! Welcome Petite Picassos to another summer of fun and art. All new activities, paintings and themes this year. Trampolines at Sky Zone and it will be an awesome summer to remember.
Sky Zone
Location: 411 Wando Park Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
Dates: June 6 – 9
June 27 – 30
July 5 – 8
July 25 – 28
August 8 – 11
Day Camps at Sky Zone will have your kids jumping for joy! We’ve teamed up with Bricks 4 Kidz to offer hours of fun! Camp is open to children ages 5-12. $180 for 4 days or $50/day. (Sibling discount: $160/per child or $40/per day/per child)
FBS Sunsational Summer Camp
Location: 2051 George L. Griffith Boulevard Charleston, SC 29412
Dates: June 13-17: Bugs, Beetles & Butterflies
June 20-24: Superhero Science
June 27- July 1: Summer Olympics
July 6-8: Mini Lego Week
July 11-15: Under the Sea
July 18-22: Undercover Camper
July 25-29: Travel Back in Time
August 1-5: Busy Builders
Cost: $180
FBS Sunsational Summer Camp is a Christian centered camp that strives to engage and excite our campers! The camp is designed to meet the needs of age specific groups, and accepts children 3- to 10-years-old. Each week campers will explore a different educational theme through on campus activities, guest speakers and field trips. Other weekly activities include daily devotionals, a variety of clubs and trips to the pool and Charleston County Parks. Come join us this summer!
Art Buzz Kids
Location: 424 Broadway Street, Mt Pleasant
1331 Ashley River Road, Charleston
147 Central Avenue, 2nd Floor, Summerville
Dates: June 6-10
Spark your child’s creativity and imagination. Art Buzz Kids offers creative camps for children of all ages. Our passion is art and inspiring children to have fun, get creative and feel proud of their work! Your child’s inner artist is guaranteed to shine while being taught by a great team of professionals. You’ll always take home a masterpiece with Art Buzz Kids Camp!
Five Eighth Seams
Location: 1942 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Unit A, Charleston, SC 29407
Dates:
6-8 year old Beginners – 3days $135 includes supplies
9-13 year old Beginners – 4days- $155 includes supplies
6-9yo advanced 3days $135 includes supplies
During our camps students will pick out their own fabric to create their own bag, zipper pouch, skirt, pillowcase and/or more depending on the camp.
The Artists’ Loft Creative Camps
Location: The Artists’ Loft School, LLC, 1125 Bowman Road, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Dates: June 6 – August 12. Half days 9am – 12:30pm or full days 9am – 4:30pm
Our program of Creative Camps along with some great Specialty Camps are a way to not only learn fine art skills but enhance creativity, confidence and collaboration!! Explore, Imagine, Create, Design, Learn, Get a Little Dirty, Have a Lot of Fun—Come join us!!
Famous Adventures
Dates: June 6-10
June 13-17
June 20-24
June 27- July 1
July 11-16
July 18-22
July 25-29
August 1-5
August 8-12
August 15-19
American Music Camp Charleston
Location: Unitarian-Circular-Huegenot Churches, downtown Charleston
Charleston Animal Society Bark Camp
Location: 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406-6138
We offer a variety of B.A.R.K. (Be Aware, Responsible & Kind) Camps!
Fees include all materials, activities & lessons. Your child will have a blast each week with animal interactions, games, crafts, & guest speakers! Each camper receives a reusable water bottle & our NEW individualized camp T-shirt. Camps run Monday-Thursday, 9am – 4pm.
MWTennis
Location: 161 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492
MWTennis offers camps for young children ages 4 and up! MWTennis has a 10 and under camp from 10-1, with an adventure camp 1-4 after tennis option. MWTennis offers a High Performance camp from 9-3 for players that are more competitive or more experienced. Please call (843) 849-5300 or visit www.mwtennisacademy.com for more details or to register. Find us on facebook as MWTennis Academy or on Instagram as MWTennis.
Stitch n’ Sew Fabrics
Dates: June 6-9, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
July 11-14, 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Ballet Academy of Charleston
Leonard School of Music
Location: 3005 W. Montague Ave. N. Charleston SC 29418
Leonard School of Music – Jazz Camp
Dates: June 20th-24th 10-18 years old, Coed
Jazz day camp for students with at least one year of playing experience. End of camp concert will be on Saturday June 13th at Frankie’s Fun Park. Sign up by April 1st and registration fee will be waived. $120.
Leonard School of Music – Symphonic Camp
Dates: June 6th-10th 10-18 years old, Coed
A band day camp for students with at least one year of playing experience. A fun group activity will be held June 11th. Location TBA. Sign up by April 1st and registration fee will be waived. $120.
Leonard School of Music – Guitar Camp- Beginner
Dates: July 11th-15th 10-18 years old, Coed
A band day camp for students with beginner experience. A fun group activity TBA. Sign up by April 1st and registration fee will be waived. $120.
Leonard School of Music – Guitar Camp- Intermediate
Dates: July 18th– 22nd 10-18 years old, Coed
Band day camp for students with at least one year of playing experience. Sign up by April 1st and registration fee will be waived.
Leonard School of Music – Guitar Camp- Adult
Dates: July 25th– 29th All Ages, Coed
A band day camp for students with beginner experience. Sign up by April 1st and registration fee will be waived.
Charleston Bilingual Academy
Location: 5032 Lackawanna Blvd, North Charleston
Dates: June 6- July 22; July 11-15{includes Karate for 3-6 year olds}
July18-22{includes Karate for 3-6 year olds}
Legare Farms’ Farm Camp
Location: 2620 Hanscombe Point Rd., Johns Island
Dates: June 13-17 or July 11-15 – 6-8 year olds
June 20-24 or July 18-22 – 9-11 year olds
FLIP! Gym
Location: 1012 St.Andrews/Hwy 61 Unit F, Charleston SC 29407
Dates: June 6 – August 5
Rock Solid Gymnastics
Location: 1304-A Erckmann Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Dates: Morning Camps
June 6 – 10
June 13 – 17
June 20 – 24
June 27 – July 1
July 5 – 8
July 11 – 15
July 18 – 22
July 25 – 29
College of Charleston Basketball Camp
Location: TD Arena at the College of Charleston
Dates: June 20-24 and July 25-29 (Boys Ages 7-14)
June 6-10 and June 27-July 1 (Girls Ages 7-13)