Summer has already started and it’s not too late to start thinking about how to keep your kids busy during this season. It is summer but that doesn’t mean learning has to stop. The Upstate offers a variety of summer camps and activities for kids and teens to enjoy! With so many camps to choose from you can find something for your children or teens to like. Camps teach kids teamwork, develop leadership, instill confidence, raise their self-esteem and provide them an unforgettable experience.
We’ve rounded up 20 summer programs for kids, so start planning your kids’ best summer yet.
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Bricks 4 Kidz/Camp Imagination Unlimited |
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Address: 100 Batesville Rd., Suite B, Simpsonville, SC Phone: 864-286-8061 Cost: Please call for more information Period: June 8 – August 7 Explore world of engineering, architecture and animation movie making. Team based environment for Grades 1 and above. Dates depend on type of camp – Various Themes. |
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Camp Spearhead |
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Address: Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center, 4232 Hwy 11, Marietta, SC 29661 Phone: 864-380-6961 Cost: $310 – $650, Scholarships Weekend – $30-$100 Period: June 1 – July 31- Emphasis on ADHD, Autism, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Social Skills Ages 8 & UP. Application online available. Visit http://www.campspearhead.org |
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Charleston Cooks Around the World |
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Address: 200 N. Main Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-335-2000 Cost: $40 – $275 Period: June 8 – August 10 – Kids Camp July 1 – Aug 10 – Teen Camp For more information visit http://www.Charlestoncooks.com/greenville/classes/
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City of Greenville Parks and Recreation Dept. |
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Address: P.O. Box 2207, Greenville, SC 29602 Phone: 864-467-4355 Cost: $275 – 9 Weeks | Gvl Co. residence 20% discount Period: June 15-Aug 14– Super Summer Day Camp for boys and girls ages 5-12. 7:30AM – 6:00PM, Monday – Friday. Location: City’s Community Centers, David Hellams Center, Nicholtown Center, West Gvl Center, Bobby Pearce center.
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Creating Artists for Tomorrow |
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Address: 1711 Old Spartanburg Rd., Greer, SC 29650 Phone: 901-7465/ 561-742 Cost: $100 Deposit. Half Period: June 15 – August 14 – Half Day and Full day summer camp for children who love art. Artwork displayed at end of camp. Ages 4-6, Grades 2- 9th July 21 – 25 – New Tween Camp – 6th Grade and UP- $315
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Empowerment Zone |
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Address: 775 Woodruff Road, Suite D, Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-254-0090 Cost: $85 – Week / $50 Period: June 8 – August 14 – 7:30AM –6:00PM 10-week camp experience for ages 4 and above. Sign up for as many
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Frazer Dream Center |
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Address: 37 Pinckney Street, Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-268-2621/864-380-7952 Cost: $40 – Registration/ $255 Week |Financial Aid Available Period: June 1 – July 31 – After school and summer programs – assistance Camp Frazee: Eight Weeks in summer – 8:30AM-1:00PM – Elem. Age – Contact for exact dates. http://frazercenter.org/ |
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Furman University |
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Address: 3300 Poinsett Highway, Greenville, SC 29615 Phone: 864-294-2390 Cost: Fees Vary with Camps Period: Youth Summer Camps: Variety of Athletic Camps, Band and Orchestra.
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GEARS Youth Services |
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Address: 1017 Mauldin Road, Greenville, SC 29607 Phone: 864-509-6180 Cost: Full – $85 / Part Period: Aug 11 – 15 – Healthy Meals, Technology Camp, Academic enrichment, Character Ed., Spiritual development, Dramatic Art, Teen leadership (Grades 1 – 9, 7:30AM – 6:30PM) https://www.facebook.com/pages/GEARS-Youth-Services/297271750375925
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Greenville County Recreation District |
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Address: 4806 Old Spartanburg Road, Taylors, SC 29687 Phone: 288-6470, 322-7529, Cost: $95-$360 Period: June 8 – August 7 Over 50 public parks & recreation facilities. Discovery Island |
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Greenville County Sheriffs Office – Marcus Whitfield Camp |
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Address: 4 McGee Street, Greenville, SC 29601/ Camp Location: Berea High School Phone: 864-355-2071 Cost: Free Period: June 29 – July 3 Theme “No Excuses” – Greenville County deputies work with at-risk service, continuing education and goal setting. Transportation NOT |
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Imagination Station – Camp KGB |
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Address: 806 W.E. Main Street, Simpsonville, SC 29681 Phone: 864-757-1135 Cost: $20-$140 – week/ Registration- Period: June 9 – August 15 Camp KGB Extreme 2015 – Rising K – 12th Grade. Every day includes an outing. Register online. http://campkgb.com/ |
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Camp Odyssey |
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Address: Clemson Outdoor, Lab 263 Lehotsky, Clemson Phone: 864-646-7502 Cost: $625 Period: July 5- July 11 –
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Rolling Acres Farm |
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Address: 635 Reedy Fork, Road Piedmont, SC 29673 Phone: 864-380-8858 Cost: $180 Period: June 8 – August 13 Summer Horse Camp – Monday to Friday at 9:00AM – 12:00 Noon Teach various riding skills. For more information click here |
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Roper Mountain Science Center |
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Phone: 864-355-8906 Cost: $25 up to $299 – Depends Period: Summer Exploration Camp – 150 Various sessions and dates available. Register
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Camp Skillz – SC Developmental Disabilities |
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Address: Glen Forest School Phone: 803-734-0465 Cost: $300 Financial Aid Available Period: June 1 – June 30 Ages 5-16 – For Intellectual Disabilities and Social Skills. Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD, ADD & Other LDS. Field Trips and diverse Activities . |
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Sports Club Kids |
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Address: Greenville & Five Forks, 712 Congaree Road, Greenville Phone: 864-331-2530 Cost: $125 – $225 Period: June 8 – August 14– Ages 5 – 14 – Full day programs – focus on
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West End Community Development Center Summer Enrichment Program |
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Address: 404 Vardy Street, Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 233-4191 Cost: $65 /Registration Period: June 4 – August 17 (7:00AM – 6:00PM) Arts/crafts/field trips – Grades K5 – 5th
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YMCA |
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Phone: 864-836-3291 / (800)732-3855 Cost: $685-$1485 Prices Vary one or two weeks – member or non-member Period: June14 – August 8 Camp Greenville – Mountaineer Camp – Ages 7-15 The Outback /Ages 14-17,Trailblazers – Ages 14-17 Leadership Camp – Ages 15-17 – See complete list at YMCA Summer Camp Website. |
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Zoo Camp – The Greenville Zoo |
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Address: 150 Cleveland Park Dr. Greenville, SC 29601 Phone: 864-467-4300 Cost: Fees Vary – $35 -$260 Period: Various camps for different age groups during summer months – Ages
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