Summer Camps

We have partnered with some of the Midland’s top summer camps and programs to provide you with a list of activities your kids don’t want to miss!


IMG_1354Hammond Summer Programs

Location: 854 Galway Lane | Columbia, SC | 29209

Dates: June 1 – July 31 (varied classes offered at different times)

Ages: 3 – college

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Hammond offers a broad array of summer programs for students ages three years-old to adult throughout the community. Whatever you’re looking for, look no further. If you are seeking a half- or full-day summer program, looking for supplemental academic programs, an athletic workshop, private lessons, evening or weekend offerings, or want to try your hand at an arts class, you’ll find it at Hammond this summer. Find out more information and register here.


CCT-Logo-Color-big Columbia Children’s Theatre Summer Camps

Location: 3400 Forest Drive | 2nd level of Richland Mall above food court | Columbia, SC | 29204

Dates: June 8 – July 24 (9 different classes offered at varying times)

Ages: 5k – 12th grade

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Summer theatre camps offer something for beginning and experienced actors in grades k-12. Choose from topics including musical theatre, stage combat, superheros, clowning, advanced acting, improv and more! There is truly something for everyone!


NCAPR15 Social Media Profile Picture with TaglineFit & Fun Summer Camps at My Gym Northeast Columbia

Location: 110 Forum Drive #1 | Columbia, SC | 29223

Dates: May 27 – August 21, Tues/Thur/Fri 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Ages: 3 – 8

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Each week we will host fantastic camp themes like Ocean Life, Sports Week, Jungle Fever, Planes, Trains & Automobiles and Super-duper Heros to name a few. These themes will be incorporated into our high-energy activities, games, relays, and sports skills along with arts & crafts and snack provided. Flexible registration, sibling discounts, early drop-off and late pick-up available.


carolina gymnasticsThemed Summer Camps at Carolina Gymnastics

Location: 437 Rabon Road | Columbia, SC | 29223

Dates: June 8 – August 7 (various class options and start times depending on child’s age)

Ages: 3 – 16

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Join our summer camps for a fun and exciting summer! Each week will center around themes such as Frozen, Beach, Adventure, Safari, Space, Around the World, Knights & Princesses, Superheros and more! We provide instructional gymnastics, games, crafts, snack, foam pit, and trampoline time. Discounts available for multiple camp signups.


Sylvan_LearningSylvan Academic and STEM Camps

Location: 130 Forum Drive | Suite 9 | Columbia, SC | 29229

Dates: June 6 – August 7 (various class options and start times depending on child’s age)

Ages: Pre-K – Grade 12

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If you’re looking for ways to introduce your child to new and fun experiences, you’ve got to check out our Sylvan academic and STEM camps. Whether your child is interested in a robotics camp, a video game design camp, or improving their academics, our camps are designed to be fun and interactive. Kids just love them!

Bonus: Mention Columbia SC Moms Blog and receive 10% off tuition!


SCMomsBlog_iconART ALL DAY camp at Asheland Studios

Location: 5 Meadowmist Court | Columbia, SC | 29229 (near the Village at Sandhills)

Dates: June 22 – 26, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Ages: Rising 1st – 9th graders

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Starting with great instruction and exciting projects, your child will learn abut the basics in art — concepts, history, techniques — as well as have fun playing art games to stretch his/her imagination! Rising 1st-6th graders will create original drawings, paintings, sculptures, prints and more! Rising 7th-9th graders will concentrate on one to two mediums in independent study.


JCC-logoCamp Gesher at the JCC

Location: 306 Flora Drive | Columbia, SC | 29223

Dates: June 8 – August 14, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (coverage from 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. available)

Ages: 2 1/2 – rising 9th graders

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Swim – Gym – Learn – Play – Relax … All at the JCC! Join us for Summer Camp, Camp Gesher, which includes swimming lessons, career exploration, and dynamic programming. Youth Programs, Mom’s Morning Out, Swim Lessons for all ages, Babysitting for Exercising Parents, and MORE is available all Summer at the JCC.


Location: 4420 Rosewood Drive | Columbia, SC | 29209 {and} 5347 Sunset Boulevard | Suite C | Lexington, SC | 29072

Dates: May 26 – August 11, 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.

Ages: 3 – 12

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The Little Gym offers two exciting half-day camps options: Super Kids’ Quest camps are for children ages 3-8, and Skill Thrill camps are for ages 6-12. Both options offer flexible scheduling, allowing your busy family to include The Little Gym camps into your children’s summer activities for several full weeks, a week, or even just a day at a time!


capital city gymnasticsSummer Camp at Capital City Gymnastics

Location: 75 Old Barnwell Road | West Columbia, SC | 29170

Dates: June 3 – August 14, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Ages: 5 – 13

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Day Camp activities include arts and crafts, outdoor activities, gymnastics instruction, kid-friendly fitness activities, supervised play time, and many more fun and exciting activities!  All day campers will need to bring a lunch.


classy canvas logoClassy Canvas Summer Art Camps

Location: 9570 Two Notch Road | Suite 6 | Columbia, SC | 29223

Dates: June 8 – 12, June 22 – 26, July 6 – 10 {9 a.m. – 12 p.m.}

Ages: 5 – 12

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Classy Canvas will offer three separate week-long camps during the summer, each focusing on a different theme: Basking at the Beach, Pretty Princess Art Camp, and Journey to the Jungle. All camps will involve working with paint. Aprons are provided, but play clothes are strongly encouraged.  Also, please send your artist with a light snack.


Broadway Bound 2013 Logo 2x3Broadway Bound Musical Theater Company Summer Camps & Classes

Location: 1315-C Gadsden Street | Columbia, SC | 29201

Dates: June 12 – August 7 (different camps and classes offered at varying times)

Ages: 6+

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Broadway Bound’s camps and classes can fill your child’s summer with music, dance, drama (and princesses!). Come learn and play with some of the Midlands’ most talented and experienced performers and educators.


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