Your guide to summer camps in Hilton Head, Bluffton & Beaufort this year
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Looking for ways to keep the kids entertained, engaged and fill those long summer days this year?
Luckily, the Lowcountry has you covered. From arts and athletics to science and nature, there are plenty of summer camp options for kids of all ages and interests to enjoy this year.
With the summer months right around the corner, beat the rush and start planning your child’s summer adventures now with our guide of upcoming camps in Hilton Head, Bluffton and Beaufort.
Hilton Head
Hilton Head Pottery Camps
Ages: Grades 1st through 4th
Dates: Week of June 9 & July 7; morning and afternoon times available
Focus: Art and clay projects, creativity
Cost: $150 per session; 12 participants max
Hilton Head Christian Academy (HHCA) Summer Camps
Ages: K-12 grade camp options available; open to the public
Dates: May-August
Focus: Theatre, sports, robotics, jazz music, basketball, baking and art camp options available (12 camps open)
Cost: Most camps are between $50 and $300; prices vary depending on which you choose
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Ages: 6 and up
Dates: June 9 to July 25
Focus: Creative arts, skill-building projects
Cost: A registration fee is required
First Tee: The Lowcountry Golf Camps
Ages: 7 to 12-year-olds
Dates: Starting June 9
Focus: Golf instruction and life skills
Cost: $160 for Hilton Head camps, $120 for Bluffton camps (scholarships available
Coastal Discovery Museum
Ages: Grades K-12
Dates: June 1 to August 13
Focus: Educational experiences about local ecology and history
Cost: Each camp option costs $7
Boys & Girls Club of Hilton Head Island
Ages: 6 and up
Dates: June 16 to July 25
Focus: STEM activities, golf, soccer, tennis, music, art and fishing
Cost: $450 per child
The Sandbox Children’s Museum
Ages: 5 to 10-year-olds
Dates: June 9 to July 18
Focus: Educational programs, beach exploration and special presenters
Cost: $325 per session
The Island Academy of Hilton Head
Ages: Preschool and Elementary school options
Dates: June 9-July 25
Focus: Wildlife conservation, science, art, creativity and more
Cost: $120–$215 per week
Island Recreation Association
Ages: K-8th grades
Dates: June-August
Focus: STEM, art, swimming, sports and more
Cost: $175 per week
Click here for more information & camp options. If you can’t get into summer camp, Island Recreation offers summer sports classes.
Hero Academy Camp at Hilton Head Preparatory School
- Ages: 11 to 15-year-olds
- Dates: June 16-20
- Focus: Overview of law enforcement, first responders and armed forces
- Cost: $425 per child
- Click here for more information.
Bluffton
Bluffton School of Dance Summer Camps
Ages: Half-day for preschoolers; Full-day camp for K-5th graders
Dates: Starting June 2
Focus: Outdoor games, dance, drama, arts & crafts
Cost: $145 per week for half-day; $195 per week for full day
Port Royal Sound Foundation Pluff Mudder Camps
Ages: 2nd-7th grades
Dates: June and July camps are still open
Focus: Environmental education and outdoor exploration
Cost: $435 for remaining camp openings
Bluffton Youth Theatre
Ages: 4 and up
Dates: June 2-August 1
Focus: Three play options are available: theatre skills, creativity and performance
Cost: $400-$700; 2-week and 4-week camp options available
Lowcountry Rush Soccer Club
Ages: 7 to 14 year-olds
Dates: June 16 – July 23
Focus: Teamwork, soccer,
Cost: $12 per hour, per player
Bluffton Recreation Center (Beaufort County Parks & Recreation)
Ages: 6-12 year-olds
Dates: June-August
Focus: Sports, arts, crafts and game-focused camps available at Bluffton, Burton Wells, Charles “Lind” Brown, Scott Recreation Centers
Cost: $240–$300 per two-week session; scholarships available
Beaufort
Sports Academy Gym
Ages: Half-day camp for preschoolers; Full-day camp for children 5 and up
Dates: June 2-August 1
Focus: Gymnastics, STEM, arts, crafts and group games
Cost: Preschool: $160 per week; Full-day: $230 per week
Camp Conroy: Pat Conroy Literary Center
Ages: 8-14 year-olds
Dates: June 12-23
Focus: Creative writing and art
Cost: $300
Beaufort Conservation District Eco Camp
Ages: 1st-6th grades
Dates: July 21-25
Focus: Conservation education through art and nature activities
Cost: $100 registration fee
Beaufort Academy Camps
Ages: Preschool-12th grades
Dates: June-August
Focus: Sports, STEM, art, leadership, math, SAT prep, broadcasting and more. (19 camp options available)
Cost: Registration for each camp varies between $60-$300
Beaufort-Jasper YMCA Summer Day Camps
Ages: 5-12 year-olds
Dates: June 9-August 1
Focus: Sports, arts, swimming, field trips and more at the Wardle Family YMCA in Port Royal
Cost: $185 per week for non-members; $140 per week for members. $35 registration fee
Coastal Explorers Camp
Ages: 5-8 year-olds
Dates: June 9-August 1
Focus: Nature Exploration and water activities
Cost: $300
Did we miss one? Email your summer camp and details to amiller@islandpacket.com to be added to the list.
This story has been updated to include more summer camp options in the Lowcountry.
This story was originally published April 29, 2025 at 6:00 AM.
