TRADITIONAL CAMP (ages 4-12)
Get ready to hit “play” on an action-packed adventure! At YMCA Camp, kids will unlock new skills, power up their creativity with colorful crafts, complete exciting challenges through hands-on experiments, and dive into swimming fun. Each week features a brand-new themed quest filled with epic activities, from exploring nature to competing in sports and games!
- June 2-6: Movie Magic
- June 9-13: Barnyard Boogie
- June 16-20: Decade Dash
- June 23-27: Planet Power
- June 30-July 3: Holiday Jamboree
- July 7-11: Game On!
- July 14-18: Maker Madness
- July 21-25: Career Quest
- July 28-Aug. 1: Soak It Up
2025 Field Trips: Harbison State Forest, Sesquicentennial State Park, Movie Theater, Farm, Saluda Shoals, Anchor Lanes, Midlands Technical College (MTC), Orangeburg County YMCA Water Park, Leo’s Landing, University of South Carolina (USC), and Columbia Water.
Weekly Nonrefundable Deposit: $25
Weekly Fee: M $160, N $200
Questions: Youth Development Director Jackie Serpico
SUMMER CAMP THEME DESCRIPTIONS
Movie Magic: Dive into the world of film! Learn about storytelling, costume design, and much more. Become a star of the big screen!
Barnyard Boogie: Get your hands dirty and explore the wonders of farming. Tend to a garden, feed animals while enjoying outdoor adventures from hayrides to nature hikes.
Decade Dash: Time travel through history! Each day step into a different decade from the roaring 20s to the groovy 70s. Learn about fashion, music, and popular culture while creating your own historical masterpieces.
Planet Power: Discover the secrets of our planet, from its core to its atmosphere. Learn what makes our world go round and make a positive impact together!
Holiday Jamboree: Celebrate the spirit of the season! Each day is a new holiday, filled with festive activities to spread joy and cheer together!
Maker Madness: Unleash your inner inventors and ignite your creativity! Design, build, and engineer. Learn problem-solving and teamwork while working with various materials!
Game On: Level up your gaming skills. Play a variety of games, from classic board games to designing your own video games. Compete in tournaments, learn new strategies, and create your own games!
Career Quest: Discover your dream job. Explore a variety of careers from astronauts to zookeeper and everything in between. Meet professionals, learn about their work and participate in hands-on activities.
Soak It Up: Cool off and have a splash! Enjoy all kinds of water activities, from swimming and water slides to water balloon fights and sprinkler parties for a refreshing summer.
