Sports Summer Camps: Columbia, SC

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.

2023 Camp sessions run June 2 through June 23, 2023.

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. If you want to email your form, call the park for an email address.

Crooked Creek Park @ 803-345-6181

Seven Oaks Park @ 803-772-3336

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 children ages 5-12. There’s also a Kindergarten Enrichment program for children 4-5 years old.

First Baptist Columbia has several summer camps for kids ages 4-18. Activities and camps revolve around sports, arts, music, and dance to make sure all interests are accounted for.

All Star Gymnastics offers a Gymnastics classes for a range of ages along with Summer Camp. Please call the gym for more information.

Classes: Offers gymnastics classes for toddlers and preschoolers as well as school-aged children. In addition to gymnastics, they also offer Ninja classes.

Birthday Parties: 1 1/2 hour long party with instructional gym time, foam pit, trampoline, and lots more. Option to add cake service.

Summer Camps: Carolina Gymnastics has a partial-day Summer Camp for children ages 3-12. Activities include gymnastics, crafts, a foam pit, games, snack, and trampoline. There are also themed dress-up days to make the experience even more fun and memorable for kids.

Open Gym Playtime: Play indoors at the gym on select Fridays.

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.

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

• k5 through 8th grade
• themed min-camp add-ons available like Soccer shots, clay, baking and more

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.

Summer camp fun at Game Changers includes full-day programs for campers ages 5 to 14 years old in reading/writing, science, math, history, and faith-based programs.

Sports camps in basketball, soccer and baseball are also available.

Classes: H. Haney Golf Academy offers lessons for juniors (kids 6 to 16), groups, and adults. Lessons are offered during the week and on Satrudays.

Summer Camps: H. Haney Golf Academy offers one-week camps for ages 6-16. Campers learn to improve their golfing skills through assessments, drills, and training.

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.
Dates:  June 5-8, 2023, 9 am to 11 am
Camp Cost: $60.00 for the week

Coach Heath’s Summer Camps at Hunting Creek are run by state-renowned swim coach Heath Edwards. Camps run for 4-5 days at a time and are available for a variety of ages.

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.

Classes: The Karate Dojo offers classes for kids and adults beginning at age 3.

Summer Camps: The Karate Dojo offers a Summer Karate Kamp that focuses on martial arts instruction, skill, and training. Campers will leave camp with newfound confidence.

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.

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

Ages 8-11 years old: June 5-9, June 12- 16, and July 10-14; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Ages 12-16 years old: June 19-23, July 24-28, and July 31-August 4; 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Cost: $125.00 per session

Call 803.315.9275 for additional information

Brussell’s Gymnastics offers several classes for children of all age levels as well as programming throughout the year. They also have Sprouts Morning Out for crawlers through 5 years old (this is returning in Fall 2022) where kids can play and bounce around in the padded play areas.

Summer Camp: Brussell’s Gymnastics is offering a Summer Day Camp for rising kindergartners – 7th graders. Activities will include Arts & Crafts, Science & Cooking, and Games & Fitness.

Gymnastics Classes:  Classes are offered at multiple locations for kids ages 4 to 12.

BL Gym Monday 4-5 pm & 5-5:45 pm
Kid City: Tuesday 4-4:45 pm
Lexington Leisure Center: Thursday 6-7 pm

Summer Camps: Summer sports camps for kids ages 4 to 9. Camps occur at multiple locations near Columbia, SC. Camp options are available for ninja, nerf and more.

Kid City: Lexington, SC
Saxe Gotha Church: Lexington, SC
Lexington Leisure Center: Lexington, SC
B-L Gym: Batesburg, SC
Crooked Creek Park: Irmo, SC
Saluda Shoals Park: Irmo, SC

Sports skills in a non-competitive environment for kids ages 5 to 15. Activities include golf, tennis, swimming, arts and crafts and group games.

• half-day and full-day programs
• sibling discounts available

Classes: Classes for kids beginning at 3 years-old through adults.

• Ballet
• Hip/hop
• Modern
• Acting and Improv
• Stretching/Strength
• Homeschool Performing Arts

Summer Camps: Aletheia Dance Inc. offers a 1-week Summer Camp Intensive for ages 3+. Campers are able to choose from one of 3 intensive tracks, and camp will also include 1-2 enrichment classes.

Indoor roller skating and an indoor playland is available for family fun at Skateland. Skate rentals are available. Special events include glow parties, pizza nights, and more.

Summer camp at Skateland Fun Center includes roller skating, use of an indoor/outdoor playground, field trips, crafts, and more!

• For kids ages 5 to 12
• Breakfast, lunch and snacks included
• 6:30 am to 6:30 pm
• Weekly and daily options

Birthday parties at Skateland include pizza, skate rentals, and use of the indoor playland, plus other options depending on the party package.

The City of Columbia Tennis Camp is for ages 6 – 14 and will focus on tennis skills improvement and practice.
Camp Dates:  June 12-16, June 26-30, July 10-14, and July 24-28, 2023,
9 am to 12 pm
Cost: $60.00 per week

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.

Three locations: 

579 St. Andrews Road, Irmo, SC
494-4 Town Center Place, Columbia, SC
2627-B Millwood Avenue, Columbia, SC

Summer Camp: Capital City Gymnastics offers a summer camp experience for children ages 4-13. Activities will include games, crafts, bounce house, snacks, and of course, gymnastics!

Classes: Offers preschool, recreational, and team gymnastics. They also offer a free trail class.

Classes: Empire Gymnastics offers the following classes:

• Parent and Tot Gymnastics
• Pre-school Gymnastics
• Beginner Gymnastics
• Tumbling
• Intermediate Gymnastics
• Boys’ Gymnastics
• Ninja

Summer Camps: Empire Gymnastics offers a Summer Camp for rising kindergartners – 8th graders. Activities include crafts, games, field trips, gymnastics, outdoor time, and more.

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 2023. This camp will quickly reach capacity. Register now.

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

Saint Joseph Catholic School offers a summer camp to current Saint Joseph students (rising 5K through 6th grade). Campers will take part in field trips, water play, music, arts and crafts, games, exercise and sports, and imaginative play.

Classes and Programs: Offers martial arts classes for kids as young as 4, school-age kids, teens, and adults.

• After school program
• Home school class

Summer Camps: Carolina Family Karate hosts a Summer Camp for kids who want to learn or improve their karate skills.

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.

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.

Parent’s Night Out: Ages 4 and up on Friday nights from 6:30 pm to 10 pm. Register in advance.

Full-day summer camp with cheer, dance, tumbling, crafts, themed weeks, and more. Register for the whole summer, a week or  a day.

Camp is for girls ages 5 and up. There is also a preschool camp for ages 3 and 4.

Summer Camp: Full-day summer camp for children ages 4 to 12. Camp includes mini karate class, bully awareness, character building and self-confidence, pizza Fridays and more

Classes: Elite Martial Arts offers a Little Ninja program for ages 3 – 6 years old.

Shelley Smith’s South Carolina Soccer School offers girls both a soccer day camp option, as well as a mini residential camp.

Day Camp: ages 5 through 12, June 12 to 16, 2023 or July 17 to 21, 2023 with half-day and full-day options

Elite Mini Residential Camp: Grades 5 through 9, July 14th to the 16th, 2023.

Richland County Recreation Commission offers a full-day Summer Mania camp at multiple locations for ages 5-12 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.

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