Richland County Summer Camps

Find more summer camps in the Upstate, SC

Sylvan Learning of the Midlands

SPONSORED 803. 781.7323 (Irmo) | 803.741.0999 (Columbia) | Two Locations , Irmo & Columbia, SC

Sylvan Learning Columbia Website

Want to help your child make greater gains this summer? A personalized learning program in reading, writing, or math helps students grow their skills up to 3 times faster than traditional learning. Our 45+ years of proven instructional methods and rewards system motivate students to strengthen their skills, overcome learning loss, jump to higher levels, and gain confidence for academic and career success. Flexible schedules and monthly payment options starting from $125 to $399 to meet your family’s needs and help you provide the personalized learning your child craves.

Learning and fun are an all-in-one package at Sylvan! Our personalized programs engage the mind with
the best teaching methods and make learning exciting.

We’ve got lots of options to fit your busy summer schedule:

You pick your schedule and we work around your vacation plans.
Programs to either catch up or get ahead.
Extra practice keeps minds engaged and growing.
Get your child more confident and excited about the next school year.

EdVenture Camps

SPONSORED 803.779.3100 | 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC

EdVenture Camps are designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence through hands-on learning and play. Campers explore science, art, problem-solving, and teamwork through engaging activities that inspire discovery and fun. All camps are offered for children ages 5–10 and provide unforgettable learning experiences in a safe, supportive environment.

Camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with complimentary drop-off beginning at 7:30 a.m. Pick-up is at 3:00 p.m., with optional extended day services available from 3:00–5:30 p.m. for an additional $12 per camper, per day.

Weekly camp rates are $289 per child for non-members and $245 per child for members.

For more information, visit edventure.org/camp, call 803.400.1171, or email info@edventure.org.

Irmo Chapin Recreation Commission

803.772.3336 | 200 Leisure Lane, Columbia, SC

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

The After School Zone Academy

803.732.0230 | 7250 Woodrow Street, Irmo, SC

The After School Zone Academy program offers homework help, outdoor activities, STEM, Yoga, free pickup from 5 schools in the Lexington/Richland district, and more. Find a list of schools they will pick up at on their website.

Dates: June – August
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Price: $210 per – $225
Full day available

CrossFit Soda City

Great gym in a great location!

Youth Aerial Silks Summer Camp! Your child can learn the basics of a fun circus art that gets their blood pumping! Taught by Ellie Blackwell, a certified aerial silks instructor!

Dates: June – July
Ages: 9 – 16
Price:
Half day available

SC Career Kids Safety Town & Career Camp

SC Career Kids - Summer Camp

Exciting hands-on experiences that allow children to explore different careers. They include things like activities, workshops, and more! Children will also be able to hear from guest speakers to gain an understanding about different types of jobs.

SC Career Kids

Dates: Announcing Soon
Ages: Rising 3rd – Rising 6th graders
Price: $125 per camper per session
Half day available

Town Theatre

803.799.2510 | 1012 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

Town Theatre offers a youth theatre program with a variety of classes and production experiences for youth and teens.

Summer Camp: Town Theatre offers various summer camps for rising kindergartners through rising 12th graders. From improv to tap dancing to musical theatre and more . . . there are plenty of options to satisfy the kid who loves performing.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 5 – 17
Price: ~$150 – $180 per session/workshop
Full and Half day available

Camp P.A.L.S.

954.913.6306 | 1505 Blanding St., Columbia, SC

Camp P.A.L.S. Summer Camp

Camp P.A.L.S. is a summer camp for children with social skills deficits (including but not limited to Asperger’s, high-functioning autism, ADHD, and learning disabilities). Camp Staff incorporate physical activity and social skills support using a variety of theory driven practices.

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, June 24 – August 7, 2026
Ages: 8 – 17 years old
Price:
Half day available

Legacy Martial Arts

803.407.4422

Classes: Legacy Martial Arts offers classes for young children beginning at age 4, all the way through teens and adults.

Birthday Parties: Legacy Martial Arts birthday parties are fun for all kids, whether they have marital arts experience or not. Parties include some basic instruction as well as activities and all set-up and clean-up.

Summer Camp: Legacy Martial Arts offers a Summer Camp for kids with fun and active educational activities of all kinds.

After School Program: Legacy Martial Arts offers an after school program that provides a positive place for kids to spend time after school.

Four locations:

5225-C Sunset Boulevard, Lexington, SC
7579 St. Andrews Road, Irmo, SC
494-4 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC
4711 Forest Drive, Columbia, SC – Suite 10
1056 S Lake Drive, Suite B, Lexington, SC

Art Smart Academy

803.667.9912 | 571 Chapin Road, Chapin, SC

Art Smart Academy Website

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.

Furr Friends Summer Camp at Pawmetto Lifeline

| 1275 Bower Parkway, Columbia, SC

Furr Friends Summer Camp

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

City of Columbia Golf Camp

803.255.8920 | 2901 Slighs Avenue, Columbia, SC

City of Columbia Summer Camp Website

Kids ages 8 -16 can learn new golf skills or improve on their already-known skills at Golf Camp with the City of Columbia at the James E. Clyburn Golf Center.

2026 camp dates TBD

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool

| 1050 Wildwood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool

Welcoming infants as young as six weeks up to Pre‑K (around age 5).

They utilize a “Links to Learning” curriculum in a play‑based yet intentional environment for elementary preparation.
The academy is in Northeast Columbia near Fort Jackson.

They also offer summer camp options.

Dates: May – August 2026
Ages: Rising Kindergarten – 5th grade
Price: $215
Full day available

University of South Carolina Youth and Teen Summer Camps

University of South Carolina Youth and Teen Summer Camps offer camps for kids and teens in sports, music, dance, and academics including music, drama, sports, STEM, and lots more.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 6 – 12th grade
Price: $675 for commuter – $1,250 for overnight
Full Day and Overnight

City of Columbia Kids Art Camp

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

City of Columbia Summer Camp Website

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

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.

Riverbanks Zoo Camp

| 500 Wildlife Parkway, Columbia, SC

Riverbanks Zoo Camp

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

Palmetto Conservatory of Dance

803.782.8847 | 25 Forest Lake Place , Columbia, SC

Classes: Offers group classes for Level 1 – Level 5 in Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Lyrical/Jazz, Adult Intermediate/Advanced Ballet, and Variation.

Summer Camp/ Summer Intensives: Summer Intensive camps are offered based on age and skill for ages 3 and older. There are multiple dates to choose from.

2026 info TBA
Dates:
Ages:
Price:
Full and Half day available:

Cadence Academy Preschool

803.999.4081 | 3 locations, Columbia, SC

Cadence Academy Preschool offers childcare programs, summer camps, and an after school program called “The Clubhouse.” The program schedule can be found on their website.

Childcare Programs for:

Infants (6 weeks-1 year)
Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Early Learners (2-3 years old)
Preschool (3-4 years old)
Pre-K (4-5 years old)
School-Age (5-12 years old)

Locations in Harbison, SC, Lexington, SC and Northeast Columbia, SC:

450 Columbiana Drive, Columbia
5307 Sunset Boulevard, Lexington
1130 Sparkleberry Lane Extension, Columbia

After School Program at Cadence Academy: Includes homework help and free transportation from schools local to each Cadence Academy location

Summer Camp: Full-day summer camp for ages 5 to 12 that offer fun and activities to prepare kids for the next school year.

Mighty Kidz

| 8 Science Court, Columbia, SC

Mighty Kidz Services’ ABA Day Program is for 2 to 5 year olds, and is open from 7:30 am until 3:30 pm for preschool life skills, individual ABA Therapy, and Social Skills Group Therapy.

The Mighty Kidz Afterschool Program is from 3:30 pm until 5:30 pm and is open to school-age kids aged 4 and older. This program will help benefit and support kids already in a school setting with a focus on social interactions and skills, self-advocacy, navigating challenges, and more.

Mighty Kidz Services also offers summer camps.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 1st – 4th grade
Price:
Full day available

Richland County Recreation Commission

803.741.7272 | 7473 Parklane Road, Columbia, SC

Richland County Recreation Commission offers a full-day Summer Mania camp at multiple locations for ages 5-16 that is designed to meet the physical, creative and social needs of kids. A variety of activities are offered including recreational activities, games, arts and crafts, and conservation activities. Camp is offered Mondays – Fridays.

Dates: June – August
Ages: 5 – 16
Price: $70 – $125
Full and Half day available

Classes: Recreational youth sports available include track, basketball, tennis, flag football, soccer, and more. Youth programs begin at age 3.

Shane Beamer Football

Shane Beamer Summer Camp Website

The University of South Carolina offers football camps for kids to learn new techniques and become overall better football players. Campers will be able to learn from current assistant football coaches and current student-athletes at USC.

Camps for youth, high school, and coaches

2026 Camp dates, times, and cost vary based on the chosen camp week

ICRC Summer and Extreme Safari

ICRC Summer and Extreme Safari - Summer Camp

Summer & Extreme Safari are offered for 10 full day, week long camps at Crooked Creek Park and Seven Oaks Park. You may register for as many weeks as you would like. Safari activities include indoor and outdoor play, arts and crafts, games and more. There will be two snacks provided per day. Summer Safari is for children entering grades K–5; Extreme Safari is for children entering grades 6–9.

Time: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
Days: Monday – Friday

Registration begins March 15th.

*Check back soon for more information regarding forms and application packet.

YMCA of Columbia Summer Camps

803.748.9622

YMCA of Columbia offers youth sports, after school programs, summer camps, and more. Youth sports include basketball, soccer, volleyball, football, and tennis.

There are sports, games, crafts, swimming and lots more fun to be found at summer camps at the YMCA of Columbia.

Jeep Rogers Family YMCA, 900 Lake Carolina Drive, Columbia (Includes camps for preschoolers, traditional camp, teen camps and specialty camps)
Northwest Family YMCA, 1501 Kennerly Road, Irmo, SC (Offers traditional camps)
Downtown YMCA, 1447 Hampton Street, Columbia (Offers traditional camps)

After School: Offered at three branches and the Y-Club, including transporation from school.

Jeep Rogers Family YMCA — Afterschool (ages 4–12)
Northwest Family YMCA — Afterschool (grades 4K–5th) + Tech Club (grades 6–8)
Downtown YMCA — Y-Club at Sports & Skate Station USA (Lexington One partnership)
Y-Club at Select Richland One Schools (run through the YMCA, not at a branch facility) — at AC Moore, Brennen, Carver Lyon, Caughman Road, Logan, Rosewood, and South Kilbourne schools.

SC Summer Dance Conservatory at USC

| 324 Sumter Street, Columbia, SC

SC Summer Dance Conservatory

Summer Camps: Open to students 11 and older, the SC Summer Dance Conservatory is a 3-week intensive program for serious students. Entrance is by audition.

Dates: July 6 – July 24
Ages: 11 – 18 years old
Price: $3,475
Full day available

Dynamite Kids After School and Summer Camp

| 10071 Broad River Road, Irmo, SC

Dynamite Kids Website

Offers after-school and summer camps that are movement-based, with lots of fun activities that are engaging and educational, while still fun. Dynamite Kids serves Irmo and the surrounding area.

Summer camps are full-day, with early or late drop-off/pick-up 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

Heathwood Hall Summer Camps

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

City of Columbia Kayak Camps

803.315.9275 | 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC

City of Columbia Summer Camp Website

Children aged 8 – 16 can enjoy Kayak Camp with the City of Columbia park rangers at Riverfront Park.

2026 info TBA
Dates: June – August
Ages: 8 – 16
Price: $125
Full day available:

Call 803.315.9275 for additional information

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

Rising Star Performing Arts Studio

Rising Star Performing Arts Studio - Website

Classes: Join in for the Parent and tot dance classes. At Rising Star Performing Arts Studio, they’re dedicated to nurturing young dancers in a safe, joyful, and supportive environment.

Summer Camp: This summer, let your child’s imagination soar at our Creative Arts Summer Camp! Packed with dance, music, art, and theater activities.

2026 info TBA
Full and Half day available

Palmetto Performing Arts

803.760.6374 | 13 Calendar Court, Columbia, SC

Classes: Palmetto Performing Arts offers performing teams, Hip Hop, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Contemporary, Tap, and Acro. Classes are available for all ages and skill levels.

Birthday Parties: You can host your next birthday party with Palmetto Performing Arts. Contact the center for more information regarding pricing and details.

Summer Camp: Summer camps are available, and are based on themes. Camp ages range from 3- 18, and are grouped by age range.

2026 camp info TBA

Chesterbrook Academy

803.575.3277 | 1050 Wildwood Centre Drive, Columbia, SC

Chesterbrook Academy Summer Camp

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

Barron Academy Summer Camp

Barron Academy Summer Camp - Website

Barron Academy offers Camp XCEL, a full-day summer camp at various locations in Richland County.

Challenger Learning Center

803.929.3951 | 2600A Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC

Challenger Learning Center - Summer Camp

The Challenger Learning Center is an aerospace-themed educational program designed to provide interactive learning field-study experiences and summer camp programs.

Challenger STEM Summer Camps (Columbia, SC)

Offers: Ages 7–18; Astronaut Academy, Rockets – Artemis, Rockets – Mercury, Robotics Camp, Intro to Aviation, Advanced Aviation, Intro to Drone, Advanced Drone, and Coding Drone camps

Months: June through July each summer, with multi-day sessions scheduled throughout the season

Pricing: Pricing varies by camp and duration, ranging from $50–$200 per session at the Columbia, SC campus

Ann Brodies Center for Dance Education

The official training center of Ann Brodies Carolina Ballet. CDE offers dance classes year round for infants through adults in styles such as ballet, tap, jazz and contemporary. Morning/mid-day homeschool classes also available. Summer classes available as well.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 2 – 12
Price: $105 – $275
Full and Half day available:

La Petite Academy

833.364.2627 | 7460 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia , SC

La Petite Academy offers childcare for infants to Kindergarteners. They also offer after school care and summer camps. Transportation to after school is available by contacting your schools director on the website. They have three locations in Columbia.

Dates: May – August
Ages: 3 – 12
Price:
Full day available

Lake Murray Gymnastics

Lake Murray Gymnastics

Classes: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers gymnastics classes for all ages of children, from just walking through the 12th grade. Classes are offered during the school year and summer. They also offer Ninja, Cheer, and a parent’s night out program.

Birthday Parties: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers birthday parties that include one hour of time in the gym with balance, foam pits, trampolines, and more, plus 30 minutes in the party area.

Party packages start at $225 for up to 20 participants
Party times available Saturday and Sunday

Parent’s Night Out: Ages 4 and up on Friday nights from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Register in advance.

Summer Camps: Lake Murray Gymnastics offers summer camps for preschoolers to school-age where campers will train in small groups and practice gymnastic skills. Kids will also participate in arts & crafts, games, and strength training.

Dates: June – July
Ages: 3 – 12
Price: $80 – $110
Half Day Available

Pony Gang Equestrian Services

803.374.2155 | 223 Hennesy Lane, Hopkins, SC

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

City of Columbia Tennis Camp

803.733.8440 | 1635 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC

City of Columbia Summer Camp Website

The City of Columbia Tennis Camp is for ages 5 – 14 and will focus on tennis skills improvement and practice.
Camp Dates: Check website for date options.
Cost: $85/week

Summer Camp: Ben Lippen

| 7401 Monticello Road, Columbia, SC

Ben Lippen Summer Camps- Website

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

West Columbia Tigers

Youth sports, family/community events, child fun days, summer camp, football training camp