Summer camps around the Lowcountry
Here's a sampling of other miscellaneous local camps this summer.
MISCELLANEOUS
YMCA of Beaufort County
Camp Name: YMCA Summer Camp
Times: 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Dates: June 16-Aug. 12
Location: 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal
Ages: 3-15 years old
Cost: Prices start at $70; financial assistance available
Notes: Specialty and Sports Camps: Equestrian, Fishing & Kayaking, Biking and Hiking, Travel, Cooking, Golf, Rock Climbing, Dance, Camp Wii, Basketball, Indoor Soccer, Swimming, Counselors in Training Camp (13-15 years), Traditional and Tween Camps. Registration begins May 1. Swim lessons for campers. Sibling discounts. Financial assistance available. Free lunch is provided through Summer Food Service Program.
Website: www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com
Phone Number: 843-522-9622
Email: childcareymca@gmail.com
Wardle Family YMCA
Camp Name: Summer Day Camp
Times: 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Dates: June 13-Aug. 12
Location: 1801 Richmond Ave., Port Royal
Ages: 3-15
Cost: $85-$125 per week
Notes: Registration begins May 1. There's a $25 one-time registration fee per family. No refunds will be given.
Website: www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com
Phone Number: 843-522-9622
Email: childcareymca@gmail.com
Kids College
Camp Name: Kids College Summer Camps
Times: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Dates: Now through Aug. 8
Location: 17 Goethe Road, Bluffton
Ages: 6 weeks to 10-year-olds
Cost: $130 per week or $30 per child per day; registration is $55
Notes: Kids College offers different themes and field trips every week, such as gymnastics, swimming, magic and theater. Cost covers breakfast, lunch and a snack.
Website: www.kidscollegellc.com
Phone Number: 843-757-9150
Email: kids.college@yahoo.com
Camp Lowcountry Day
Camp Name: The Big Apple, Where Faith and Life Connect.
Times: 7:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Dates: June 13 through Aug. 12
Location: 285 Red Cedar St., Bluffton 29910
Ages: Grades K-fifth grade
Cost: $140 per week
Notes: Our summer camp program includes field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, snacks, lunch and a super cool, one of a kind T-shirt.
Website: www.lowcountryday.com
Phone Number: 843-815-2273
Email: lowcountrydaypre@aol.com
Beaufort County Disabilities and Special Needs
Camp Name: Camp Treasure Chest
Times: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays
Dates: June 20-July 8
Location: Robert Smalls Middle School
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $30
Notes: The Camp is also in need of volunteers and donated goods and gift certificates for young campers. The goal is to serve school aged children with intellectual limitations and autism who do not fit into any other camp and to provide them with a great experience.
Website: www.bcgov.net
Phone Number: Erin Womack, 843-255-6292
Email: pio@bcgov.net
MindStream Academy
Camp Name: MindStream Academy's Summer Program
Times: All day and night. (Live-in)
Dates: June 12-Sept. 2
Location: 11 Grassey Lane, Bluffton
Ages: 13-18
Cost: $5,850 for four weeks
Notes: MindStream's Summer Program is a great introduction to the MindStream approach for health and wellness. This innovative summer boarding program will acquaint teenagers with our philosophy of having fun with food, nutrition, fitness, outdoor adventure and group activities. Summer credits (credit recovery, college prep, semester credit, etc..) are also available.
Website: mindstreamacademy.com/summer
Phone Number: 843-757-2003
Email: nicole@mindstreamacademy.net
Moss Creek Equestrian Center
Camp Name: Horsin' Around Days
Times: 8:30 a.m.-1p.m.
Dates: M-W-F starting June 20 until Aug. 12
Location: 15 Moss Creek Drive, Moss Creek Ages: 5-12
Cost: $80/day or $225/week
Notes: The camp combines fun horse-related activities with hands-on lessons engaging children in the exciting world of horses and horsemanship.
Website: www.mosscreekequestrianctr.com
Phone Number: 843-837-6117
Email: boodott@yahoo.com
Island Playground
Camp Name: Island Playground Summer Camp
Times: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dates: June12-July29
Location: Island Playground
Ages: 4 and older (must be potty trained)
Cost: $99 per week
Notes: June 12-17 Junior Olympics; June 20-24 Fitness Fun and Tumbling; June 27-July 1 Animal Adventures; July 11-15 Around the World; July 17-22 Dance Move N Groove; July 24-29 Disney days
Website: www.island-playground.com
Phone Number: 843-837-8383
Email: lucywithislandplayground@hotmail.com
Beaufort County Parks & Leisure Services
Camp Name: Beaufort County PALS Summer Camp
Times: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Friday
Dates: June 13-Aug. 5 (Closed: July 4)
Location: Burton Wells Recreation Center, Charles Lind Brown Activity Center, Dale Center, St. Helena Gym (Beaufort Locations) See notes
Ages: Each child must be 5 years old on or before June 14th and cannot turn 13 before Aug. 6th.
Cost: 8-week camp session is $285/per child or $165/per child with proof of free/reduced lunch form (required at time of registration)
Notes: More Locations-Bluffton Recreation Center and Buckwalter Recreation Center (Bluffton locations). Beaufort County PALS summer camp registration deadline is May 6. A birth certificate is required upon registration of each child. Extended camp will be offered for $35 per child, Aug. 8-12, (must register by July 22nd). Sibling discounts are available for the 8-week camp session only. Space is limited.
Website: www.bcgov.net/PALS
Phone Number: 843-255-6680 (Beaufort); 843-255-6710 (Bluffton)
Email: amatthews@bcgov.net
Move and Motion Studios
Camp Name: Summer Circus, Gymnastics & Performance Arts Kids Camp
Times: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dates: June 20-Aug. 5
Location: 21 Cardinal Rd (Corner of Beach City and Cardinal) on Hilton Head
Ages: 5 and older
Cost: $100 per week with multi-child discounts
Notes: Our Camp for Kids offers unique and exciting activities supervised and structured by experienced staff. The fun includes circus activities like trapeze and aerial silk ribbons, gymnastics on our 30 foot inflatable tumble track, dance performance, games and more. Diverse fun that is safe, healthy and positivity inspired.
Website: moveandmotion.com
Phone Number: 843-681-6683
Email: info@moveandmotion.com
The Sunshine House
Camp Name: Summer Odyssey 2011
Times: 7 a.m.-6 p.m.
Dates: June 9-Aug. 12
Location: 77 Arrow Road, Hilton Head
Ages: 3-12 years
Cost: $150 per week for full-time attendance. Part time is available.
Notes: With exciting weekly themes, The Sunshine House's summer camp will keep your child engaged and entertained throughout the summer. Flexible schedules and early drop off times make our program the perfect fit for all families.
Website: www.sunshinehouse.com
Phone Number: (843) 842-8869
Email: center123@sshouse.com
Longfield Stables
Camp Name: Longfield Stables Summer Riding Camp
Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Except for Session 1 which is 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: Session 1-June 13, 15, 17 Session 2-June 20-24, Session 3-July 5-8, Session 4-July 18-22
Location: Longfield Stables at Palmetto Bluff, 24 Healey Road, Bluffton 29910
Ages: 5-12
Cost: $175 for session 1, $425 for sessions 2-4
Notes: Sessions focus on basic horsemanship and riding skills including general horse care, lessons, trail riding and educational activities. Non-refundable deposit of $125 is required to reserve a spot. Campers will receive a Longfield Stables camp T-shirt. Lunches are not provided. Session 3 will be prorated due to the shorter week.
Website: www.longfieldstables.com
Phone Number: 843-706-9559
Email: gquade@palmettobluffresort.com
ChesSmart
Camp Name: ChesSmart Chess Camp
Times: 10 a.m. to Noon
Dates: July 11-15
Location: PALS Rec Center on Ulmer Road
Ages: 7 to 12
Cost: $79 or $99 with US Chess Federation Chess Set/Board/Tote
Notes: Learn chess from "the man that played the world champion." Learn rules, traps, pins, forks, X-rays, how to win quickly and beat your Dad. Learn the secrets the current state elementary champion learned. Chess improves math, reading, behavior, thinking, creativity, sportsmanship.
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
Camp Name: Camp Sea Breeze
Times: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Dates: July 11-15
Location: Best Western Bay Street (Dolphin Room), Beaufort
Ages: 6-11
Cost: $25; scholarships available
Notes: A fun camp for children with asthma. Every day there is a different activity scheduled. The children learn about asthma and the medication used to treat asthma. Registration required.
Phone Number: 843-522-5830
Email: TREHKOP@bmhsc.org
Star Ridge Stables
Camp Name: Star Ridge Stables Horseback Summer Camp
Times: Day Camp 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Sleep Over Sun 4 p.m.-Sat 11 a.m.
Dates: Day June 6-June 10, July 11-15, Sleep Over June12-June 18, June 19-June 25, June 26-July 2, July 17-July 23, July 24-July30
Location: Hardeeville
Ages: Boys & Girls 5 and older, Sleep Over 7 and older
Cost: Day $275, Sleep Over $650
Notes: The main goal for all of our riders is to have FUN and to be safe. We believe in educating the rider on all aspects of riding â€" horse care, grooming, tacking, showmanship and feeding. Each camper is given a horse or pony to "adopt" for their stay at camp. If you own your own horse, feel free to bring him. All levels of riders are welcome
Website: starridgestables.com/summer-camp.php
Phone Number: 843-247-3378; 843-784-7845
Email: stella@starridgestables.com
Beaufort Conservation District
Camp Name: Eco Camp XXII By the Light of the Moon, Under the Sea
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: July 25-29
Location: Technical College of the Lowcountry, Beaufort Campus
Ages: rising first-graders through sixth-graders (Must have attended Kindergarten)
Cost: $75
Notes: Environmental Science Camp. Hands on Science & Crafts. Guest Scientists presenting Sky Lab Planetarium & Live Reptiles & Amphibians. Also studying Large Sea Mammals, Sea Turtles, Earthquakes, Volcanoes and more. Three classes daily. Friday Picnic Lunch. Limit of 60 campers. Sign-up at Continuing Ed Office at TCL 525-8205.
Website: www.beaufortconservationdistrict.org
Phone Number: 843-522-8100
Email: bswcd@islc.net
Lawton Stables
Camp Name: Lawton Stables Summer Camp
Times: Weekly from 8 a.m.-noon
Dates: May 30 to Aug. 8
Location: Lawton Stables 190 Greenwood Drive
Ages: 8 to 14
Cost: Weekly sessions are $320 per camper
Notes: The camp is designed for riders of all levels. The camp emphasizes horsemanship and riding skills. All aspects of owning and caring for a horse (grooming, tacking, feeding, etc..). Fun activities (horse-related arts and crafts, animal care, games, etc.), English and Western riding and ends each week with a Horse Show.
Website: www.lawtonstableshhi.com
Phone Number: 843-671-2586
Email: lawtonstables@hargray.com
The Sea Pines Resort
Camp Name: Fun For Kids
Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Dates: June through Aug.
Location: The Sea Pines Resort
Ages: 4-12
Cost: Please call for rates.
Notes: Join us for a high energy, activity-based, outdoor-oriented camp with activities such as swimming, mini golf, arts & crafts, boat trips, and more. Our trained, professional staff offers a safe, supervised environment.
Website: www.seapines.com
Phone Number: 843-671-3590
Crowne Plaza Resort
Camp Name: Camp Castaway
Times: A.M. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; P.M. 1-5 p.m.; Full 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (only 6-12 years old)
Dates: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Location: 130 Shipyard Drive, Shipyard Plantation
Ages: 3-12 years; 3-12 for either AM or p.m.; only 6-12 for Full
Cost: a.m.-$47; p.m.-$40; Full $70
Notes: It's $10 off additional children for both A.M. and P.M. sessions. Additional children get half off a full day session. We do offer multiple day rates. Also, we offer an evening program Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night 6:30-10 p.m. $45 per child (additional children $10 off), dinner included.
Website: www.cphiltonhead.com
Phone Number: 843-842-2400 ext. 7620
Email: jen.westerfeld@ihg.com
Bricks4Kidz
Camp Name: Amusement Park
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: June 20-24
Location: Hilton Head South End-Please check website
Ages: 5-11
Cost: 135
Notes: Get your ticket to ride at Bricks4Kidz' very own amusement park. Campers will build new motorized Lego rides every day, learning how to make things spin, roll, turn and rock. Take home a custom-build minifigure at the end of the week.
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com
Phone Number: 843.686.2829
Email: mpyrlik@bricks4kidz.com
Bricks4Kidz
Camp Name: Space Adventures
Times: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dates: June 20-24
Location: Hilton Head South End-Please check website
Ages: 5-11
Cost: 135
Notes: Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, our Space Adventures Camp is packed with LEGO models that will make your imagination blast off. Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration and build models related to the NASA space program. Take home a custom-build minifigure at the end of the week.
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com
Phone Number: 843.686.2829
Email: mpyrlik@bricks4kidz.com
Bricks4Kidz
Camp Name: Junior Robotics I
Times: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dates: June 27-July 1
Location: Hilton Head south end-please check website
Ages: 7-12
Cost: 160
Notes: How would you like to turn your next LEGO creation into a robot, programmed to do exactly what you tell it to do? The Bricks4Kidz Junior Robotics camp offers all the fun of building with LEGO bricks, PLUS the challenge of programming using an easy drag-and-drop icon-based software.
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com
Phone Number: 843.686.2829
Email: mpyrlik@bricks4kidz.com
Bricks4Kidz
Camp Name: Junior Robotics II
Times: 1:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
Dates: July 4-July 8
Location: Hilton Head south end-please check website
Ages: 7-12
Cost: 160
Notes: Based on our Robotics Camp I or prior experience, build more and different LEGO models and take the programming to the next level, for even more fun with making your models do what you taught them. Includes a custom-build minifigure at the end of the week.
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com
Phone Number: 843.686.2829
Email: mpyrlik@bricks4kidz.com
Bricks4Kidz
Camp Name: Inventions
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: June 27-July 1
Location: Hilton Head south end-please check website
Ages: 5-11
Cost: 135
Notes: So many things we use each day are someone’s invention. Campers are introduced to the world of ideas, creativity, inventions and patents. We will construct different familiar objects and try to make them better. Each model is motorized for maximum movement and fascination. Includes a custom-build minifigure.
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com
Phone Number: 843.686.2829
Email: mpyrlik@bricks4kidz.com
Bricks4Kidz
Camp Name: Space Adventures
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: July 5-July 8
Location: Hilton Head south end-please check website
Ages: 5-11
Cost: 135
Notes: Inspired by NASA and Star Wars, our Space Adventures Camp is packed full of LEGO models that will make your imagination blast off. Each day, campers will learn about real-life space exploration and build models related to the NASA space program. Take home a custom-build minifigure at the end of the week.
Website: www.bricks4kidz.com
Phone Number: 843.686.2829
Email: mpyrlik@bricks4kidz.com
South Carolina Yacht Club
Camp Name: Learn To Sail
Times: 9 a.m.-noon
Dates: June 6-Aug. 12
Location: 10 Yacht Club Drive, Hilton Head island
Ages: 8-17
Cost: Call for details
Notes: Two week sessions with US Sailing Certified instructors. Must be able to swim.
Website: www.scyachtclub.com
Phone Number: 843-342-2628
Email: sailing@scyachtclub.com
