Animal Summer Camps in Columbia, SC

REGISTRATION for FARM CAMP 2026 at Horse Crossing Farm is now OPEN!

Session 1: June 1-4
Session 2: June 8-11
Session 3: June 15-18
Session 4:  June 22-26

Each camp session is 4 days long from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. The Friday of each week is reserved as a make-up day in case one of the 4 scheduled days gets rained out. Each session includes instruction on complete horse care, horse riding and farm animal care. Animals included are horses, mini horse, mini mule, pony, mini cow, goats, sheep, pig, chickens, ducks, peacocks, turkeys, guinea fowl, emu, rhea, rabbits, guinea pigs, hedgehogs, alpaca, llama, cats and a dog. Water games, yard games, crafts, and photography with animals included each day. (Children ages 6-12, select 5 year olds accepted).

$275 per child per session – Click Here to Register
It’s going to be our best camp year yet!

Does your child LOVE animals? Fur Friends Camp at Pawmetto Lifeline is the perfect day camp for kids ages 7 to 12 who love furry friends! Campers will interact with adoptable pets, participate in fun games and crafts, win paw-some prizes, meet community members who help animals and learn how we can all be great animal advocates!

2026 Camp Sessions:

• June 15 – 18
• June 22 – 25
• July 13 – 16
• July 20 – July 23

$300 per session (Includes Camp T-Shirt and Daily Snacks!) Note: Each session will follow the same curriculum with varying guest speakers and animal interactions.

Questions? Contact Heidi Tolles at heidi@pawmettolifeline.org

Summer Camps: Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission offers a variety of summer camps offered for all ages and interest at the parks. Check the camp guide for fees, dates, times, and detailed information.  Registration forms should be returned to Crooked Creek Park or Seven Oaks Park. Forms may NOT be emailed

2026 information TBA
Dates: May – August
Ages: 4-12
Price: $70–$145+
Full and Half day

After School Program: They also offer an after school program called Safari After School. To find a list of schools that offer this program visit their website above.

Crooked Creek Park @ 803-345-6181

Seven Oaks Park @ 803-772-3336

Farm based summer camps for ages preschool and older. The camps are a week long, and include:

2026 info TBA
Dates: May – July
Ages: 3 years old – 5th grade
Price: $250 – $350
Full and Half day available

Farm Camp: Hands-on farm camp experience with daily instruction in complete horse care, horseback riding, and farm animal care. Campers will interact with a wide variety of animals, including horses, ponies, mini animals, livestock, birds, and small animals.

• Ages: 6–12
• Half-day available
• Price: $275 per child, per session

Birthday Parties: Parties include up to 8 children, with additional guests added for $10 each. The total cost is $350 with a $50 deposit required.

Photography Sessions: These are farm-themed photography sessions with farm or seasonal decor and live animals. Sessions cost $75, with a 50% deposit required upon booking

Check out Kidding Around’s Review of Horse Crossing Farm

Sawyer Equestrian’s Horse Camps focus on horse education and fun learning. Campers participate in grooming, tacking, riding, daily horse care, team-building games, and horse-themed art projects in a supportive environment.

Ages: 5–15
Half Day & Full Day Options available
Dates: Weekly through June 2026
Price: $450 per week per rider

Animal-themed day camp where kids learn about pet care, and interact with animals through fun games, lessons, crafts, and activities centered on responsible pet ownership and animal welfare.

Dates: Mid June through July 2026
Price: ~$300 per child per session
Ages: 7–12
Half Day available

Shiloh-Abbott Ranch (307 Henry Stabler Rd, Swansea, SC) offers

• Farm Camp (ages 5–16, June sessions, 9–3)
• Horse Camp (ages 3+, select dates, 9–1)
• $300/child

Hands-on activities, animals, crafts, horse riding/swimming.

What: Summer camp designed to give children the opportunity to interact with nature and animals on a meaningful level. Hands-on experiences give campers a sense of responsibility and connection.

Who: Rising kindergartners – 7th grade

When: Half Day and Full Day options available

Cost: $355/week

Riverbanks Zoo Camps bring kids and nature face-to-face with animal interactions and more through themed and age-appropriate camps. Camps are for K5 through 6th grade. There is also an option for 3 and 4-year-old camps with an adult.

Dates: May – July
Ages: 3 years old – 6th grade
Price: $285 – $680
Full and Half day available

Camp Chatuga is a traditional overnight summer camp for children ages 6 to 16 years old. Camp lengths vary from 1-4 weeks. Activities include horseback riding, water-skiing, BMX bikes, arts and crafts, archery, animal care, and so much more!

Registration is now open for 2026. This camp will quickly reach capacity. Register now.

Dates: June 7 – July 25, 2026 
Ages: 6 years old – 16 years old 
Price: $1,370 – $2,740 
Full: Overnight — Half-week options within longer sessions available

A variety of horseback riding camps focused on horsemanship, riding skills, and farm activities. Camps blend daily riding lessons, horse care, grooming, stable routines, and fun activities in a supportive equestrian environment.

Ages: 3– 12
Half Day, Full Day, and Overnight options available
Dates: June – July 2026
Price: Tiny Tot camp – $395
Summer Day Camp – $495
Overnight Girl Camp – $999