Are you looking for a science summer camp for your kids? No matter what type of science your child enjoys, there’s a summer opportunity for it. Check out these summer science camps in Columbia, SC.
843.383.3901 | 401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville, SC
Geared for rising 6-10th graders, STEM is The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Summer Camp for kids to grow as scientists and engineers.
GoSciTech Residential Camps
GoSciTech Day Camps- (various locations)
GoSciTech Virtual 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.
803.779.3100 | 211 Gervais Street, Columbia, SC
Children’s museum with multiple floors of hands-on fun and learning for children and their families. See our full review of EdVenture.
Birthday Parties: Birthday packages include all-day admission for guests and 180 minutes in a private party room.
Summer Camp: Summer Camps exist to ignite curiosity, discovery, and adventure in children ages 4-10. Camps are open to the public, and there are a variety of camps to choose from. Space is limited, and all campers must be potty-trained.
Full-day and partial-day camps on a variety of topics including arts, sports, STEM, engineering, and academics.
2025 Registrations now open
Kids learn programming, robots, animation, and lots more through fun games. There are several locations near Columbia. Ages vary by specific session and location, beginning at about age 6 up to 14.
“My son loves stem for kids sc! He’s learning a lot and absolutely loves going to class. I love that he’s learning valuable skills, and he loves that he gets to play games like Minecraft and use his creativity to build and create. The teachers are very invested in the kids and really care about their growth.” -Jen H.
Heathwood Hall offers a wide variety of summer camps for kids and teens including early childhood options, camps for teens, science, art, sports, and chess camps.
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.
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 here for lots of fun at Crooked Creek Park Summer Camp!
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.
Camp Invention is a STEM Summer camp program happening in all 50 states encouraging students to find and solve problems while building confidence. There are locations in Greenville, SC and Columbia, SC.
803.929.3951 | 2600A Barhamville Road, Columbia, SC
Challenger Learning Center has several different camp options for children ages 7-18. Camps include Astronaut Academy, Robotics, Rocketry, Drones, Aviation, and more! Camps run various lengths.