Science Summer Camps in Columbia, SC

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

2023 Registrations opens January 19th, 2023.

Heathwood Hall offers a wide variety of summer camps for kids and teens including early childhood options, camps for teens, science, art, sports, and sailing camps.

Geared for rising 7-9th graders, CREATEng is The Governor’s School for Science & Mathematics Summer Camp for kids to experience engineering by participating in a field trip at a local company, and participating in a project-based engineering curriculum.

2023 Dates: June 19-22, June 26-29, July 10-13, July 17-20

Kids learn programming, robots, animation, and lots more through fun games. There are 7 locations near Columbia as well as a virtual class option. 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.

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.

2022 programs include: Robotic Aquatics, Spacecation, NIHF’s The Attic, Marble Arcade

Ben Lippen School: 7401 Monticello Road Columbia, SC 29203
Lexington Camp Invention: 116 Azelea Drive Lexington, SC 29072
Red Bank: 246 Community Drive Lexington, SC 29073
North Springs Elementary School: 1300 Clemson Road Columbia, SC 29229

A.J. Whittenberg Elementary School: 420 Westfield Street Greenville, SC 29601
Buena Vista Elementary School: 310 S. Batesville Road Greer, SC 29650
Southside Christian School: 2211 Woodruff Rd. Simpsonville, SC 29681

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 natural history, astronomy, art, STEAM and more.

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

Challenger Learning Center has several different camp options for children ages 7-18. Camps include Aviation Academy, Robot Camp, Astronaut Academy, Intro to Drone, Artemis Rocket Intro/Advanced, Intro to Aviation, and more! Camps run various lengths.

Children’s museum with multiple floors of hands-on fun and learning for children and their families. Cafe on-site and regular events. See our full review of EdVenture.

Birthday Parties: Birthday packages include all-day admission for guests and 90 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.

University of South Carolina Youth and Teen Summer Camps offer camps for kids and teens in sports, music, dance, and academics including SAT/ACT prep, soccer, chorus, opera, drums, color guard, engineering and lots more.

Summer camps for kids 8 to 12 who love history. This year’s camp is How Stuff Works: History Edition. Campers will learn about plant science and inventions, art, and more.

2023 Camp Dates are TBA

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.