Art Summer Camps: Columbia, SC

Are you looking for art summer camps in Columbia, SC? Spending time learning about art and creating art can make for super fun summer camp experiences for kids. These summer camps in Columbia, SC all have art components or an art focus. Find the perfect art-themed summer camp in Columbia, SC!

 

Art camps in Columbia, SC

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EdVenture Camps

SPONSORED 803.779.3100 | 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC

Edventure Columbia Summer Camps

 

Shandon Weekday School Summer Discovery

| 607 Woodrow Street, Columbia, SC

Shandon Weekday’s Summer Discovery Program has full and part day options, one-week camps or all summer long.

2026 info TBA
Dates:
June – August 
Ages: 5 – 14 years
Price: 
Full and Half day available

Summer at Hammond Camp Brain

| 854 Galway Lane, Columbia, SC

Full-day and partial-day camps on a variety of topics, including arts, sports, STEM, engineering, and academics.

Dates: June – July 
Ages: 3 – 18
Full and half-day available
2026 Registration is open

Heathwood Hall Summer Camps

| 3000 South Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC

Offers a wide variety of summer camps for kids and teens, including early childhood options, camps for teens, science, art, sports, and chess camps.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 3 – 18 
Price: $130 – $675
Full and Half day available

Called Creative Studio

Called Creative Studio offers 5 weeks of summer day camps in June and July.

When: 4 days each week from 9 am to 12 pm
Who: ages 5 to 12
Cost: $175 (includes snacks and all supplies)

Art Smart Academy

803.667.9912 | 571 Chapin Road, Chapin, SC

Fine Art and Pottery studio

Classes: Art classes for kids and teens, adult classes, family events, and private art lessons.

After School: After-school program with pickup for all District 5 schools. After school helps with homework assistance and math tutoring.

Camps: Offers summer art camp, both half-day and full-day, pottery wheel camp, and teen camps.

The Columbia Museum of Art

803.799.2810 | 1515 Main Street, Columbia, SC

The Columbia Museum of Art has a small play area for children. Visiting the rest of the museum does require admission, but they offer several programs for kids and youth.

Summer Camp: The Columbia Museum of Art has a variety of summer camps for ages 4-12. Camps center around encouraging your child to be creative and imaginative. Register early; many of their camps are known for selling out.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 4 – 12
Price: $140 – $200 per week 
Full and Half day available

SC State Museum

| 301 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC

The SC State Museum has four floors of changing and permanent exhibits, a planetarium, a 4D interactive theater, and plenty of places for kids to play and explore indoors. The museum offers year-round programming and events to suit every learner.

Summer Camp: Week-long summer camps with various themes throughout the summer. See their website above to choose your week and for information regarding costs and registration.

  • Ages 6 to 12
  • 8:30 am to 3:00 pm with extended day options to 5:30 pm

Dates: June – July 2026 
Ages: 6 – 12 years old 
Price: $220 – $325
Full Day Camp

City of Columbia Kids Art Camp

803.545.3093 | 1227 Taylor Street, Suite C, Columbia, SC

Kids ages 5 – 17 can enjoy painting, drawing, pottery, and more with the City of Columbia Kids Art Camps at the Columbia Art Center. They have themed weeks such as Farm Fun, Magical Creature Fun, Swimming in Your Brain, and so much more! Check out their website for more information!

Dates: June 9 – August 1, 2026  
Ages: 5 – 17 years old  
Price: $85 – $125
Full and Half day available

 

Crooked Creek Park offers half and full day summer camps for all ages. They have everything from STEM, arts and crafts, fitness, outdoor adventures, sports, cooking, and more!

Register on the Irmo Chapin website for lots of fun at Crooked Creek Park Summer Camp!

2026 info TBA
Dates:
May – July
Ages: 5 – 14 
Price: $70 – $265
Full and Half day available

Camp Chatuga

864.638.3728 | 291 Camp Chatuga Rd., Mountain Rest, SC

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

Visual Arts Camp at Carolina Arts Cafe’ and Studios

Young artists enjoy a playful, immersive week of hands-on creativity exploring painting, collage, mixed media, glass mosaic, drawing, and creative reuse projects. Each day blends guided instruction with open art time so campers can experiment, build confidence, and express themselves in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Open to all experience levels.
Location: 2006 State Street, Cayce River Arts District
Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2026
Time: 8:45 am – 4:30 pm
Cost: $206
Ages/Grades: K–8

Mad Platter

| 3101 Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC

Classes: Mud Club, art classes for kids after school.

Summer Camps: Mad Platter offers camps for young kids ages 3-6 and older kids age 7 and up.

Chesterbrook Academy

803.575.3277 | 1050 Wildwood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC

Chesterbrook Academy’s Summer Camp has many activities to keep your child excited and engaged, including field trips, sports, STEM projects, arts and crafts, music, dance, and drama. Full Day Camp is available for rising 1st-5th graders. There’s also a Kindergarten Enrichment program for rising Kindergarteners. The Summer Enhancements Program is for ages 1-4.

Dates: May 26 August 6
Ages: 1 years old – 5th grade
Price: $215 +
Full and Half day available

Girl Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands

Girls Scouts of South Carolina Mountains to Midlands is offering several summer camps for girls. Girls entering 1st-6th grades are invited to the Day Camp at The Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center in Columbia. Overnight options are available for rising 2nd – 6th grade girls.

Dates: June – July
Ages: Girls entering 1st – 8th grade 
Price: $170 – $280 per week 
Full Day available

Kids Garden Columbia Summer Camp

| 4714 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC

Kids Garden offers ultra-flexible summer camps—choose weeks, days, or hours. Weekly themed activities include LEGO, science, space, and adventure.

Dates: May – August 2026 
Ages: 2 – 12 years old
Price: $180 – $260 per week 
Full and Half day available

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

Camp Burnt Gin is an overnight summer camp for children and teens with physical disabilities and chronic illnesses. DHEC operates the camp. Camp days are filled with various activities including arts and crafts, sports and games, swimming and boating, talent shows, campfire, and more.

2026 TBA
Dates:
July – August  
Ages: 7 – 25 years old 
Price: Free to attend 
Overnight Camp

Summer Camp: Ben Lippen

| 7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC

Ben Lippen offers day camps for grade school kids, including sports, arts, STEM, music, and theater (vary by age range)
Most camps run Monday-Thursday.
Summer QUEST runs most weeks, June 1-July 23.

Dates: June 1 – July 23, 2026 
Ages: Rising K – Rising 9th grade 
Price: $125 – $275 per session 
Full and Half day available

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