90+ Superb Summer Camps: Columbia, SC (2025)

FARM CAMP 2025 is OPEN for registration!!

Limited number of spots available for the entire summer! Each farm camp session is 4 days long from 8:00-12:00. Each session includes instruction including complete horse care, horse riding and farm animal care. Water games, yard games, crafts, and photography included each day. Animals included: horses, mini cow, mini horse, mini mule, pony, goats, sheep, pig, alpaca, llama, bunnies, hedgehogs, guineafowl, chickens, ducks, turkeys, goose, emu & peacocks. Ages 6-12 accepted. Select 5 year-olds accepted on a case by case basis.
Camp is $275 per child.
Session 1: June 2-5 (6th makeup day if needed)
Session 2: June 9-12 (13th makeup day if needed)
Session 3: June 16-19 (20th makeup day if needed)
Session 4: June 23-26 (27th makeup day if needed)
In order to register, please use the following links:
1. Choose camp session here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948AAAC2AA3FDC70-55453654-farm#/
2. Complete camp registration and waiver here: https://forms.gle/MCe4zcFLFnASkKwp9
After completing these 2 steps, you will receive a Square invoice as confirmation. Please pay your invoice within 48 hours of receipt to avoid losing your spot.
Please message the Facebook page, email us or text us with any questions!

Does your child LOVE animals? Fur Friends Camp at Pawmetto Lifeline is the perfect day camp for kids ages 7 to 12 who love furry friends! Campers will interact with adoptable pets, participate in fun games and crafts, win paw-some prizes, meet community members who help animals and learn how we can all be great animal advocates!

2025 Camp Sessions: June 16-19, June 23-26, July 14-17, July 21-24 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

$300 per session (Includes Camp T-Shirt and Daily Snacks!) Note: Each session will follow the same curriculum with varying guest speakers and animal interactions.

Questions? Contact Sara Jackson at volunteer@pawmettolifeline.org

LET OUR PARTY PROS BRING THE FUN! Get ready to experience a party like you have never seen before! Our signature Foam Parties are guaranteed to be an instant hit no matter your age.

Sit back and relax as we bring the fun, foam, music, games and handle everything to make your next event a total success. Just supply Water, Power and an outdoor spot and we do the rest. Safe for People, Pets, Pavement or Grass and Cleans itself up, too!

Great for Birthdays, Camps, Schools, Daycares, Colleges, Festivals, Fundraisers, Dog Park Foam PAWties, Company Picnics, Gender Reveals (Color Foam!), Church Events & even UV Glow Foam Parties! Add to the Fun: with Face Painters, Balloon Artists, Magicians, Bubbles, Caricatures and much more! Visit our website here to learn more!

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.

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.

Kids Garden is play-based, commitment-free, health-conscious care, modeled after Montessori, Reggio, and play-based learning theories. Children have the freedom to explore and learn through play.

Their after-school program is enrichment-based, with drop off Monday-Friday from 3:30 – 5:30 pm.

Kids ages 5 – 16 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!

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.

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.

Sawyer Equestrian offers a Summer Horse Camp where campers can learn more about horses. Riders and campers will learn about grooming, tacking, riding, learning about Sawyer Equestrian’s horses, assisting and learning about daily horse care and creating horse-themed art projects.

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. 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

All levels welcome! Girls grades 3-7 will practice skills with competitive drills and games! Campers will enjoy learning from Newberry College’s coaches in a fun, positive environment!

We are a family-owned mini farm in the heart of Lexington, SC. We offer horse riding lessons, mommy and me classes, toddler equine exposure sessions, animal meet & greets, farm/summer camps, private tours, birthday parties, field trips, music/art/storytelling classes and photography sessions. We have a large variety of animals including horses, a mini horse, a mini mule, a mini cow, goats, sheep, a pig, chickens, ducks, peacocks, turkeys, guinea fowl, rabbits, hedgehogs, an alpaca, a llama, cats and a dog.

Check out Kidding Around’s Review of Horse Crossing Farm

Soccer Stars offers soccer classes from 12 months up to 5 years old. Classes are specifically designed to improve your child’s soccer skills while also building their social skills and self-confidence.

Columbia Sailing Club hosts multiple Sailing Summer Camps for ages 4-19. The variety of classes accounts for all skill levels, and you don’t have to own a boat or be a club member in order to register. The camps are full-day programs (9:30 am – 4:30 pm).

Animal care camps are for kids ages 7-12. They begin at 8:30 am and end at 12:30 pm. Kids will play games, meet community helpers that care for animals, and learn how to treat pets.

2025 Summer Camps dates are:

June 17-20

June 24-27

July 15-18

July 22-25

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

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!

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 and baseball are also available.

Interactive gaming facility that offers fun puzzle games plus a gaming summer camp in Lexington, SC with a focus on team building, sportsmanship, and fitness.

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

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.

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 9:30 pm. Register in advance.

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.

Falling Creek is an overnight summer camp for boys in 1st-12th grades. Located on 900+ mountaintop acres in North Carolina, featuring outdoor adventure and founded on Christian values. 1-4 week sessions.

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.

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

2025 Dates/Times: Dates vary based on age.
Cost: $125

Call 803.315.9275 for additional information

*Check back soon for updated information for the 2025 season.

The Sunshine House offers childcare, after school care, before school care, and a summer camp for kids. Themes vary and there’s limited space.

Multiple locations in Columbia, SC

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.

Bethel Christian offers Summer Camps for ages 7-16 throughout June and July. Costs vary. Activities include Bible focus, verse memorization, chapel, electives, swimming, and more.

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.

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

• K5 through 8th grade

After School

We have prepared an exciting schedule of activities to provide children with an environment that will aid them in their overall development, in their social, emotional, physical, and spiritual growth, and work to instill a positive self-image as they grow and mature.

Summer Camp

SummerCare is our summer camp that promises to provide a safe and loving environment for your children while you are at work. We offer field trips, swimming, games, crafts, etc. to ensure your child(ren) have a fun-filled summer!

Summer Camp: Capital City Gymnastics offers a summer camp experience that’s sure to be unforgettable. Activities will include games, crafts, science, mobile library, snacks, and of course, gymnastics!

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

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! *Check back soon for updated 2025 information!

• For kids ages 5 to 11
• 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 (for an additional fee), plus other options depending on the party package.

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.

The Columbia Children’s Theatre Summer Camp is a week-long experience to get your child moving, learning, and having fun. Activities will include acting, set design, playwriting, and more. There are a variety of camp offerings for different age groups.

Gymnastics Classes:  Classes are offered at multiple locations for kids ages 3 to 12.

BL Gym Monday 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.

Saxe Gotha Church: Lexington, SC
Lexington Leisure Center: Lexington, SC
Crooked Creek Park: Irmo, SC
Saluda Shoals Park: Irmo, SC

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

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.

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.

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.

Full day and half day camps for kids ages 6 to 12 years-old. Kids will learn to be good stewards of nature. Week themes are STEAM, Wilderness Week, and EarthKeepers.

Farm based summer camps for ages preschool and older. The camps are a week long, and include:

Jr. Farmers Camp (July 21st – 25th, 2025; 9 am – 2 pm; $350 per week)
Horse Lovers Camp (June 23rd – 27th, 2025; 9am – 1 pm; $350 per week)
Farmers Camp (May 27th – 30th, 2025; $250)

Classes: Empire Gymnastics offers the following classes:

• Parent and Tot Gymnastics
• Pre-school Gymnastics
• Girls’ Gymnastics
• Boys’ Gymnastics
• Tumbling
• 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. Visit their website for more information.

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.

The South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s Camp Woodie offers weeklong, overnight summer camps for ages 7-11 and 12-16. Activities include hunter safety training, five stand sporting clays, incoming and away skeet ranges, archery, and more.

Goins Dance offers a variety of dance classes from ages 1 and older, including adult classes.

Summer Camp at Goins Dance include summer classes, contact the studio directly for more information.

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.

Pong Gang offers equestrian classes year-round. Classes offered include Western riding, English riding, and a Tiny Tots class.

Summer Camp: Pony Gang is a private residential and day camp for ages 6-14 years old. The camp is focused on helping campers build self-confidence, self-awareness, and self-acceptance. Campers will spend lots of time outside. No horse experience is necessary. There are limited spots available so be sure to register quickly. There’s also an overnight option (girls only).

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

Summer camp at TyJasKey Academic Enrichment and Mentoring Center includes academic enrichment, stem programs, computer programs, sports, and more.

*Summer Camp info for 2025 TBA

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. Check out their website for times and cost based on age group and length of stay each day. They also offer an after school program for children ages Kindergarten to 8th grade. Find a list of location sites on their website.

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

We are a wildlife rehabilitation center focusing on songbirds and other native wildlife. We have programs for educational purposes for all ages.

Camps Available:

• Nature Explores (ages 6 – 8)
  • Our Wildlife Neighbors: June 10th – 14th
  • Wild Senses: July 15th – 19th
• Junior Naturalists (ages 9 – 12)
  • Our Wildlife Neighbors: June 17th – 21st
  • Wild Senses: July 22nd – 26th

Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (no extended care available)
Cost: $175 (1-week session

Camp Wild Things

We are a cheerleading gym that offers many different programs such as all-stars, rec classes, tumbling, and camps.

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.

2025 Camp dates, times, and cost vary based on the chosen camp week.

Check out their schedule below for all the needed information and choose the camp that is the best fit for you!

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.

These Lexington County specific summer camps include collaborations with Game Changers, Splash & Skate, and more.
Ages 5+

WEEKLY THEMES

• June 2-6: Movie Magic
• June 9-13: Barnyard Boogie
• June 16-20: Planet Power
• June 23-27: Decade Dash
• June 30-July 3: Holiday Jamboree (No camp on the 4^th)
• July 7-11: Game On!
• July 14-18: Career Quest
• July 21-25: Soak It Up!
• July 28-Aug. 1: Maker Madness

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

Day Camp: ages 6 – 13 (half-day and full-day options)
June 9th to 13th, 2025
or
July 14th to 18th, 2025

Location: USC Soccer Center
115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC

Elite Mini Residential Overnight Camp: Ages 10 – 14
July 11th – 13th, 2025

Location: USC Soccer Center
115 Marion Street
Columbia, SC

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 Camp

The ultimate outdoor camp for rising K – 10th grade, with experiences for day camp and week long overnight camp.

Offers private, semi-private, & groups swim lessons, a competitive swim team, spring break & summer camps & so much more!!

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

Camp Kanuga is an American Camp Association-accredited co-ed summer camp affiliated with The Episcopal Church, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. There are several camp options available, and camps are offered for rising 1st graders through rising 12th graders.

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

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

Full-day camp for K5 through 5th-grade kids with sports, arts, recreation, and Bible study. Winshape at North Trenholm is June 9th to 13th, 2025.

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)

Dates: June/ July
Ages: 8 – 17
Location: 4590 Augusta Road, Lexington, SC 29073

Participants should wear athletic shoes and clothing and bring a water bottle.

Scholarships available. Contact support@24hourpickleball.com for more information.

YLI Camps is made up of five unique camps, and provides the ultimate summer experience where intentional fun and focused learning happen.

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

Dance studio offering classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, contemporary, acro, musical theater, pointe, pom and creative movement for ages 12 months to adult!

Summer Camps: Summer dance camps for kids ages 2 to 12. Partial day camps are available at a wide variety of times, including evenings. Styles of dance include ballet, jazz, tumbling, hip-hop, and creative movement.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 2025. This camp will quickly reach capacity. Register now.

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

Savannah Oaks Academy is a private school that also offers Outdoor Adventure Summer Camp for ages 3K-12.

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. * 2025 summer camp information TBD

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.

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.

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

You can also join RSPAS for Creative Arts Summer Camp! This summer, let your child’s imagination soar at our Creative Arts Summer Camp! Packed with dance, music, art, and theater activities, it’s the perfect place for kids to explore their creativity, make new friends, and have a blast.

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!

Palmetto Athletic Center (PAC) offers year round gymnastics classes, ninja classes, swim lessons, Summer Sports Camp, and Kids Care Camp.

Kids Care Camp is full day camp.
Summer Sports Camp is tailored to a camps themed for gymnastics, kinder camp, ninja, cheer, and more.

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

2025 Registrations now open

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

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.

This overnight Christ centered summer camp on Lake Wateree offers a variety of camps, including Traditional Camp and Family Camp.
Camps are for ages 7 – 17, and each week offers a different theme.
Weekly camps begin June 15th and run through July 11th, 2025.

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 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.

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.

Cayce’s Best offers safe, reliable, and most importantly, FUN after school and summer camp programs year round for elementary school aged children in the local community.

Summer camp at JCC is for children ages 4 through rising 9th graders. During this full-day camp, campers will participate in drama, dance, swimming, sports, gardening, crafts, and fitness activities. * Contact the location directly for 2025 information

Fine Art and Pottery studio

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

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

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

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.

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.