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Registration for summer camps opens March 18 at 8:30am!
FITNESS CAMPS
GYMNASTICS CAMP
This camp is an intro to gymnastics with tumbling, beam work, fitness and fun.
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Center | June 20-23 | 9:00am-11:30am | 3-8 | $100/residents; $120/nonresidents | 373110 |
SUPERHERO FITNESS CAMP
Explore obstacle courses and games and try to get strong like your favorite superheroes. Games, skills and crafts included!
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | July 10-14 | 9:00am-11:30am | 3-8 | $125/residents; $145/nonresidents | 373140 |
YOGA CAMP
Each day we’ll flow through a kid-friendly yoga sequence with games, songs, stories, poses, and more. We will read a yoga-themed story and create a craft related to the book. We finish out our daily session with another kid friendly flow with partner activities, more games, breathing exercises, and guided meditations to calm our minds and bodies.
Instructor: Megan Buchholz
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | July 17-21 | 9:30am-12:30pm | 6-10 | $175/participant | 373160 |
FENCING CAMP
Join us for a beginners' fencing camp and get introduced to the sport!
Instructor: Patrick Lousi
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | July 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 9-13 | $170/resident $190/non-resident | 373170 |
STAR WARS FITNESS CAMP
Explore obstacle courses and games while getting strong like your favorite Star Wars character. Games, fitness skills and crafts will be included.
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Center | July 24-28 | 1:00pm-3:30pm | 3-8 | $125/residents; $145/nonresidents | 373130 |
ALL-STAR SPORTS CAMP
Explore two different sports per day with an introduction to all of the favorite sports. Games, skills and crafts included!
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Center | August 7-11 | 9:00am-11:30am | 3-8 | $125/residents; $145/nonresidents | 373150 |
OLYMPIC SPORTS CAMP
Explore two different Olympic sports per day with an introduction to all of the favorite sports. Games, skills and crafts included!
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Center | August 14-18 | 9:00am-11:30am | 3-8 | $125/residents $145/non-residents | 373151 |
DANCE CAMPS
DISNEY DANCE PARTY CAMP
Enjoy popular Disney songs and choreography with a bubble dance party, glow party and more. Fun for both boys and girls.
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | June 26-30 | 1:00pm-3:30pm | 3-8 | $125/residents; $145/nonresidents | 373120 |
TINY DANCE EXPLORERS CAMP
Introduce your little artist to dance in a fun, creative and inspiring way! We will sing, dance, tumble, and explore all kinds of movement, as well as engaging arts and crafts.
Instructor: ABC Dance, LLC, Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | July 31-August 4 | 10:00am-12:00pm | 3-5 | $125/participant | 373103 |
DANCE EXPLORERS CAMP
Let your budding artist explore all types of dance. From ballet to jazz to hip-hop, young dancers will discover famous dancers and basic dance techniques through fun exercises, creative movements and arts and crafts.
Instructor: ABC Dance, LLC, Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | July 31-August 4 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 5-10 | $175/participant | 373102 |
ART CAMPS
CHARLESTON PALETTE ART CAMP
Learn how to paint the beauty that surrounds us in the Lowcountry, marsh lands, beaches, Angel Oak tree, and Charleston architecture on canvas!
Instructor: Back Porch Art, Diana Connors
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | June 12-16 | 2:00pm-4:30pm | 5-10 | $168/participant | 373202 |
OCEAN LIFE ART CAMP -
Come paint a whimsical whale, stingray and magical Narwhals on canvas, as well as a large wooden shark tooth!
Instructor: Back Porch Art, Diana Connors
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | June 20-23 | 2:00pm-4:30pm | 5-10 | $148/participant | 373204 |
COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN ART CAMP -
Come along with me under the sea to paint the wondrous things we see! A fish, dolphin, crab, seahorse, and surfboard. Create 4 beautiful paintings and a wood surf board!
Instructor: Back Porch Art, Diana Connors
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | July 10-14 | 2:00pm-4:30pm | 5-10 | $168/participant | 373205 |
POND LIFE ART CAMP -
Explore pond life in the Lowcountry through art! We will paint beautiful mixed-media egrets, alligators, frogs, turtles, and dragonflies.
Instructor: Back Porch Art, Diana Connors
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | July 24-28 | 2:00pm-4:30pm | 5-10 | $168/participant | 373203 |
THEATER CAMPS
SHINING STARS THEATER CAMP
This camp will focus on building confidence, boosting communication skills, and fostering creativity. Camp will conclude with a live play production for family and friends.
Instructor: Shining Stars Charleston
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | June 12-16 July 17-21 August 7-11 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 5-12 | $135/residents; $155/nonresidents | 373301 |
BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL THEATER CAMP
Jump into summer with singing, dancing and acting! This engaging class will have your performer learning hit Broadway songs and shows, plus arts and crafts, inspiring your budding artist to be confident and creative. *No camp on June 20.
Instructor: ABC Dance, LLC, Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Center | June 20-23 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 5-10 | $140/ participant | 373101 |
CHOIR CAMP
Join Charleston Voices Youth Choir in a week of singing culminating in a concert!
Instructor: Charleston Voices Youth Choir
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | June 26-29 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 6-12 | $125/residents; $145/nonresidents | 373600 |
ENRICHMENT CAMPS
LEGO & ROBOTICS CAMP
Working as a team, campers will build Lego sets, while participating in builds and challenges. Campers will motorize their projects using basic engineering skills and learn basic robotics.
Instructor: Island Collective
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | June 5-8 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 6-12 | $240/ participant | 373410 |
COOKING LAB CAMP
This camp will be focused around creativity and nutrition. Cost will include food and ingredients.
Instructor: Island Collective & My Organic Bakery
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Island Recreation Facility | June 5-8 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 6-12 | $240/ participant | 373402 |
FITNESS CAMPS
FENCING CAMP
Learn the art of Olympic Fencing with Coach Annemarie LeDonne of the Edge of America Fencing Club. All levels are welcome.
Instructor: Edge of America Fencing Club
| Location | Level | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | Beginner | June 27-29 July 25-27 | 1:00pm-3:00pm | 8-12 | $150/participant | 572920 |
| James Island Recreation Complex | Advanced *must have experience to register | June 27-29 July 25-27 | 3:00pm-5:00pm | 8-12 | $100/participant | 572920 |
DANCE CAMPS
TINY DANCE EXPLORERS CAMP
Introduce your little artist to dance in a fun, creative and inspiring way! We will sing, dance, tumble, and explore all kinds of movement, as well as engaging arts and crafts.
Instructor: ABC Dance, LLC, Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | July 17-21 | 10:00am-12:00pm | 3-5 | $125/participant | 372820 |
DANCE EXPLORERS CAMP
Let your budding artist explore all types of dance. From ballet to jazz to hip-hop, young dancers will discover famous dancers and basic dance techniques through fun exercises, creative movements and arts and crafts.
Instructor: ABC Dance, LLC, Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Dates | Time | Age | Cost | Activity Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | July 17-21 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 5-10 | $175/participant | 372820 |
ART CAMPS
FASHION DESIGN CAMP
This week long program has been developed for young fashionistas. Paired with fashion-up cycling, students learn how to take a simple garment, usually a t-shirt, button down, or skirt and transform it into an original design. from concept to completion, with an emphasis on individual expression and fun, students will create an entire look from repurposed materials otherwise destined for the landfill. Boys and girls will learn basic skills in construction as they explore age-appropriate techniques in sketching, measuring, hand and machine sewing and embellishing. Students will explore fashion history, the life cycle of a garment and basic art concepts as they relate to apparel design. Students better get ready to strike a pose for the camera to show off their creations. ALL MATERIALS will be provided for this camp! Just send your kiddos with a water bottle
Instructor: Heather Johnson
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | June 20-23 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 8-11 | $120/ participant | 572210 |
| James Island Recreation Complex | July 31-August 4 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 8-11 | $150/participant | 572210 |
THEATER CAMPS
BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL THEATER CAMP -
Jump into summer with singing, dancing and acting! This engaging class will have your performer learning hit Broadway songs and shows, plus arts and crafts, inspiring your budding artist to be confident and creative. *No camp on June 20.
Instructor: ABC Dance, LLC, Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Island Recreation Complex | June 12-17 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 5-10 | $175/ participant | 372820 |
ALL-STAR SPORTS CAMP
Explore two different sports per day with an introduction to all of the favorite sports. Games, skills and crafts included!
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | June 12-16 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 3-8 | $150/ participant | 571208 |
SUPERHERO FITNESS CAMP
Explore two different sports per day with an introduction to all of the favorite sports. Games, skills and crafts included!
Instructor: Stretch-n-Grow Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | June 12-16 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 3-8 | $150/ participant | 571208 |
COOKING & BAKING FOR KIDS CAMP
This camp is a great way to introduce the fundamentals of how to safely cook and bake in a fun way. Participants will learn the basics of cooking in the kitchen, how to read and use measuring utensils, and then leave each day with take home recipes and something they cooked or baked that day! All supplies, food and ingredients are included.
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | June 20-23 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 7-13 | $125/ participant | 371502 |
DAVINCI KIDS ART CAMP
Participants will learn step-by-step acrylic painting on canvas, pour painting, and rock and ornament painting.
Instructor: Amy Brekke, Owner of For the Love of Art Painty Party Studio
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | June 26-30 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 8-12 | $150/ participant | 371509 |
DANCE, MUSIC & CULTURE CAMP
This camp will focus on the origination, dance moves, and culture of Zumba and other related dances.
Instructor: Prisca Denton, BLRC Zumba instructor
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | June 26-30 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 6-12 | $150/ participant | 171003 |
LOVE FOR ART CAMP
Come spend an exciting week creating art with clay, chalk, paint, oil pastels and more. Fun outdoor activities will be added in along the way.
Instructor: Leslie Weatherford
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | July 10-14 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 6-12 | $150/ participant | 371509 |
BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL THEATER CAMP
Jump into summer with singing, dancing and acting! This engaging class will have your performer learning hit Broadway songs and shows, plus arts and crafts, inspiring your budding artist to be confident and creative.
Instructor: Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | July 10-14 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 5-10 | $175/ participant | 371208 |
KIDS BOOT CAMP
This camp will focus on workout routines and how to be an active person with a healthy lifestyle.
Instructor: Prisca Denton, BLRC Zumba instructor
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | July 24-28 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 6-12 | $150/ participant | 173802 |
YOGA & MINDFULNESS CAMP
Yoga builds confidence in children as they learn to be more respectful of others and develop deeper awareness for their own body and surroundings.
Instructor: Leslie Weatherford
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | July 24-28 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 6-12 | $150/ participant | 371520 |
DANCE EXPLORERS CAMP
Let your budding artist explore all types of dance. From ballet to jazz to hip-hop, young dancers will discover famous dancers and basic dance techniques through fun exercises, creative movement and arts and crafts.
Instructor: Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bees Landing Recreation Center | August 7-11 | 9:00am-12:00pm | 5-10 | $175/ participant | 371503 |
MUSIC & THEATER CAMP
Campers will use their creativity and imaginations to create scenes, play theatre games and explore the glitz and glamour of Hollywood. Campers will also join a new band, record their latest hit, and play a concert for their adoring fans. Shine bright on the big stage wile creating fun scenes and characters, make new friends by gathering bandmates and build instruments through themed crafts.
Instructor: Drama Kids Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | June 12-16 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 6-12 | $215/ participant | 380416 |
BROADWAY KIDS CAMP
This Broadway Kids camp is a basic introduction to musical theatre with an emphasis on singing, dancing, and acting. The camp will include a daily craft, physical activities, vocal exercises, and lots of laughs! Lights up, the Broadway Kids are ready to hit the stage! A recorded performance will be available to parents after camp concludes.
Instructor: Dance.Laugh.Learn
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | June 26-30 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 4-6 | $150/ participant | 380211 |
BROADWAY-BOUND MUSICAL THEATER CAMP
Jump into summer with singing, dancing and acting! This engaging class will have your performer learning hit Broadway songs and shows, plus arts and crafts, inspiring your budding artist to be confident and creative.
Instructor: Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | July 10-14 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 5-10 | $150/ participant | 380567 |
SAFE SITTER CAMP
Do you want to start a babysitting business? Learn injury prevention, first aid, choking, rescue breathing and CPR, and manage problem behaviors to become a confident babysitter. Also, learn how to keep yourself safe, set babysitting rates, find employers and promote your business.
Instructor: Stephanie Rivers
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | July 17-21 July 31-August 4 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 10-15 | $150/ participant | 380722 |
LITTLE LOTUS YOGA CAMP
Little Lotus Yoga summer camp offers children a nurturing environment to grow into their own practice of yoga and mindfulness. Interactive story-telling, games, music, art, healthy snacks, and imaginative play are woven throughout the afternoon to create a child-inspired yoga experience that is both enriching and FUN!
Instructor: Jennifer Rogers
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | July 17-21 | 12:30pm-3:30pm | 4-8 | $150/ camper | 380380 |
PIRATE JANE & JOE SHOWCASE CAMP
During this week, campers will sail the high seas with copyrighted scripts, snippets, creative movement and a bounty of crafts. In this jaunty showcase, campers transform into sailors who stage a mutiny, take over the ship and throw the captain overboard! Song and dance rehearsals with scenery and costumes for final performance on the last day for parents, family and friends.
Instructor: Drama Kids Charleston
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | July 24-28 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 4-12 | $245/ participant | 380427 |
THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME ART CAMP
Your young artist will create art like the great artists: Van Gogh, Jackson Pollack, Picasso, O'Keeffe, and others. We will explore their artworks and create through drawing, painting, and sculpting while building the fine motor skills, and self-esteem. All materials are included.
Instructor: Janell Walker Smalls
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | July 31-August 4 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 6-10 | $215/ participant | 380948 |
LIVING WILD IN THE LOWCOUNTRY ART CAMP
Young artists will create marvelous works of art inspired by wildlife animals from the Lowcountry, while learning about several indigenous South Carolina species. We will create art through drawing, painting, paper mache and more. All materials are included.
Instructor: Janell Walker Smalls
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | August 7-11 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 6-10 | $215/ participant | 380948 |
DANCE EXPLORERS CAMP
Let your budding artist explore all types of dance. From ballet to jazz to hip-hop, young dancers will discover famous dancers and basic dance technique through fun exercises, creative movement, and arts and crafts.
Instructor: Angie Cirnigliaro
| Location | Date | Time | Age | Cost | Activity# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Parker Playground | August 7-11 | 1:00pm-4:00pm | 5-10 | $175/ participant | 380445 |