Animal Camps
Are you looking for animal summer camps for your kids in Upstate, SC? These summer camps have an animal theme or include live animal interactions.
For a complete list of summer camps in the Upstate, see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps Near Greenville, SC.
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Shipshape Farm summer camps are an opportunity to get outside, learn about animals and care for them (we have goats, chickens, dogs, a cat named Taffy, and a duck named Donald), play games, dig in the dirt, and just have an all-around old-fashioned good time!
If you would like your kiddo to enjoy tech free play in the sunshine – Shipshape Farm is the place for you! This year, our camps will be going through different Children’s classic books, (Like Heidi, Treasure Island, Charlotte’s Web, etc.).
There are ½ day and full day options. Check out www.shipshapefarm.com/summer-camp for all the details.
Summer Camp registration opens IN PERSON at the open house on March 30th, and online on April 1.
We also offer Farm School classes for preschool and homeschoolers throughout the school year. Through our classes and camps, we seek to encourage curiosity, community, and creativity within the farm landscape.
Our facilities are available to rent for gatherings and birthday parties, we would love to help turn your moments into memories. Every day is a good day at Shipshape farm!
Giggles Drop-In Childcare Summer Camp
SPONSORED â€864.252.4252 | 3620 Pelham Road STE 1A, Greenville, SC
2024 Kaboom First Place Winner in Best Summer Camp
Get ready for GIGGLES ON THE GO!! We are excited for another fun summer full of awesome activities! We were voted BEST SUMMER CAMP in the KABOOM 2024 AWARDS!
We offer a full day summer camp for kids 5 years old through 5th grade. Designed with both convenience and fun in mind, and at an all-inclusive price so your child is set for the summer. That means you don’t ever have to worry about paying anything extra, packing food or a water bottle, or even washing your child’s camp shirt; we take care of it all!
We are conveniently located within the Pelham 85 Shopping Center (3620 Pelham Rd. Suite #1 A) ! Now enrolling for our 2024 Summer Camp season – If your child loves being on-the-go, our summer camp with daily field trips is the one for your family!
Love saving money? Take advantage of our Early Bird Special!  Only $2150 for the whole summer when you purchase it in full by May 24th 2024. That’s a savings of $600! Or save $25 per week by using the code EARLYBIRD25. But, hurry – There are limited Early Bird Spots available at this price, contact Giggles on Pelham for more information!
At Purrposeful Art Studio we combine Humane Education (fostering compassion, responsibility and kindness for all animals) with practical art instruction!
Students have the option to choose from a variety of mediums; including drawing/printmaking, watercolor/mixed media and acrylic. Students will create a minimum of two (2) pieces; one to keep, and one to sell at an annual fundraising benefit where all proceeds will be donated to local animal rescue organizations. At PurrPoseful Art Studio, we believe in changing lives with the power of art!
Summer Art Camps: Ages 7-13
Camps meet five (5) times M-F from 9am to 12pm for a total of fifteen (15) hours.
Weeknight Classes: Ages 7-13
Classes meet six (6) consecutive weeks from 4:30-6:00pm for a total of nine (9) hours.
Other Opportunities:Â
- Private Art Lessons
- Homeschool Lessons
- Boy and Girl Scout Art & Design Badges
- Birthday Parties
If your child has a love for animals and a passion for art, register for one or more classes today at purposefulart.studio, where we create art with PURRpose!
Kids 'R' Kids at Pelham Medical Center
SPONSORED 864.877.7746 | 390 Westmoreland Road, Greer, SC
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This summer is going to be an out-of-the-world experience!
With a new theme, we’ll take every week to new levels, exploring everything from aerospace to zoology, in and out of this world. Big adventures, innovations, imagination, and great new friends.
Featuring a Junior Camp for kindergarten to second grade and Senior Camp for third to fifth grade, each week of camp involves a new theme designed to empower and enlighten campers through amusing activities, fascinating field trips, timely lessons in teamwork and so much more! By the end of summer, campers will have their eyes opened to limitless possibilities and their minds focused on creating their special brand of greatness.
Ballyho Junior Keepers Summer Camp
706.436.7249 | 849 Norris Road, Anderson, SC
Junior keepers will get to learn all about domestic and exotic animals including their diet, grooming, vet care, and more!
3 camps are available for 2024 for ages 4 – 12 years old.
Join Sassy Stables for summer fun! Summer camp will run from June 3-7th, 2024 from 8-11 am and 12-3 pm
For ages 6 and up who have little to no experience.
The camp will cover lots of fun horse topics like general riding instruction, grooming and care, breeds and anatomy, saddling and equipment, feeding and handling, horseback games and crafts, live demonstrations from professionals and so much more!
Register by May 1st for a discount! Register through email at Sassystables@gmail.com
Spartanburg Parks Summer Camps
864.472.3634 | Various Locations, Spartanburg County, SC
SUMMER CAMP FOR AGES: 5 – 12
LOCATIONS:
- Inman Elementary School/Inman Intermediate School
- Timken Community Center (Cowpens)
- Woodruff Leisure Center
REGISTRATION: Online or by form. Scholarships are available.
Offers: Education on the proper care and treatment of pets for children ages 5 to 16 years old
Camp Love-a-Pet
864.583.4805 | 150 Dexter Road, Spartanburg, SC
Offers: The program, which is held at the Spartanburg Humane Society, teaches campers about basic dog obedience, responsible pet care, and issues impacting animal welfare. Half-day mini-week and week-long sessions are available.
2024 summer camp information TBA
Summer Farm Camp at Triple Lake Farm
864.908.8640 (text) | 123 Lida Falls Road, Easley, SC
Designed for children ages 6-14, campers will learn about life on a farm, including the responsibility of animal care, and engage in farm games, farm animal activities, and growing food and plants.
2024 camps are two days long.
June 3rd – 4th from 9 am – 2 pm
June 10th – 13th from 9 am – 1 pm
The Greenville Zoo
864.467.4850 | 150 Cleveland Park Drive, Greenville, SC
Offers:Â A variety of zoo camps that include animal encounters, games, experiments, crafts. For ages 5 – 14.
Multiple dates available
Registration for members will open on February 16th, 2024
Registration for the public will open on February 20th, 2024
2024 Camps for ages 5-6 years old:
Colorful Creatures
Nature Explorers
2024 Camps for ages 7-8 years old:
Paws &Â Paintbrushes
Jr. Naturalist
2024 Camps for ages 9 – 11 years old:
Animal Artists
Eco Enthusiasts
2024 Camps for ages 12-14:
Jr. Zookeeper
Ellaberry Llama Farm
Kids will learn to care for llamas, groom, and enjoy hikes with llamas.
2 weeks available for 2024; 6/24 – 6/28 & 7/22-7/26
9 am – 4 pm
Offers: Daily riding lesson or trail ride, educational horse activities like grooming, saddling, horse safety, healthcare, and feeding. Campers will also enjoy horsey arts & crafts, a Bible devotional, and a snack. For ages 6 – 14.
2024 Summer Camp Dates:
June 10th – 14th
June 17th – 21st
June 24th- 28th
July 8th- 12th
July 15th – 19th
July 22nd – 26th
3 or 5 day options available.
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