Are you looking for a traditional camp where your kids stay overnight and enjoy nature? Here’s our list of local overnight camps that are near Upstate, SC, and Greenville. This list includes week-long camps in the mountains and more.
For a complete list of summer camps in the Greenville area, see our Ultimate Guide to Summer Camps near Greenville.
YMCA of Greenville Summer Day Camp
Day Camp at the YMCA of Greenville is a great place for children and teens to start finding magic in the adventure! We are excited to have your camper experience a fun-filled, exciting summer!
It is important that your child has a wonderful “first”, “second”…or “seventh” camp experience. The YMCA of Greenville’s goal is to create an atmosphere of trust and friendship so that each camper will feel happy and confident at camp. Campers’ activities include but are not limited to: assemblies, choice activities based on weekly themes, skits, stories, arts & crafts, fitness activities, relays, character development, academic enrichment and counselor huddle times.
The YMCA of Greenville camp program is progressively structured to challenge children according to their age. Camp programming is planned to give children an introduction to a wide variety of camp activities, along with providing them the opportunity for creative expression.
Summer Day Camp is offered at Caine Halter Family YMCA (Greenville), Eastside Family YMCA (Taylors), George I. Theisen Family YMCA (Travelers Rest), Judson Community Center (Greenville) and Prisma Health Family YMCA (Simpsonville).
Financial assistance is available for most camps.
Since 1961, Asbury Hills has been serving all people for Christian birth, growth, and renewal by offering overnight, week-long summer camp for rising 2nd-12th graders!
Elementary Through High School camps available, with Family Camp also available.
2024 Asbury Hills Summer Camp Registration is now open.
800.849.4475 | 1107 Williams Street, Columbia, SC
The Girls Scouts of South Carolina- Mountains to Midlands offers programs to girls scouts of all abilities and backgrounds.
They offer special events, camps, cookie sales, and so much more! Upstate, SC troops are available for ages Kindergarten and up.
Summer Camp: You will also find some amazing Girls Scouts of South Carolina- M2M Summer Camp options!
Check out the 2024 Digital Camp Book for more information
Camps in Spartanburg, Columbia, and an overnight Camp WaBak in the Foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains are available.
864.263.3850 | 205 Batesville Road, Suite 2, Simpsonville, SC
Trail Blazer Survival School is the ultimate outdoor summer camp destination, offering week-long day camps (8am-3pm, Monday-Friday) for students ages 10-14. Drop off takes place at Park Place Children’s Center in Simpsonville (Five Forks area), then kids ride the bus to exciting places our camp in Union, SC and other locations to learn new skills like hiking, fishing, camp cooking, outdoor survival and so much more.
This is a great way to get kids off their screens and enjoy being active outside enjoying nature. Themes include Full Draw (archery), Search & Rescue, Campcraft, Fishing, Primitive Skills, Bushcrafty, Baskets and Bowls, and Wildernes Survival. See full descriptions at https://www.trailblazersurvival.com/summer-camps/
Call (864) 263-3850 with any questions. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot soon
803.227.6028 | 108 Ambassador Road, Sunset, SC
Offers: Adventure and recreation camps for boys, rising 1st-12th grade.
Camp McCall run from Thursday, May 30, 2024 – Sunday, Aug 4, 2024
2024 Camp McCall Registration is now open
864.268.4760 | 1000 Wilds Ridge Road, Brevard, NC
Offers youth camps and family/adult camps in Brevard, NC. Camps provide a Christian background along with outdoor adventure for grades 7 – 12.
2024 Summer Camp runs each week from June 3rd, 2024 – August 10th, 2024, with guest speakers each week, with check in on Monday and programs ending on Saturday mornings.
Registration is now open.
864.878.1103 | 698 Concord Church Rd, Pickens, SC
Over a fun-filled week at YLI Headquarters in Pickens, SC, campers will test their creativity and problem-solving skills. This camp is for children aged 9 – 15.
Camps are overnight, week-long, and begin June 2nd, 2024 – July 26, 2024
Registration for 2024 Camp Voyager Summer Camp is now open!
Offers both residential and summer day camps
Residential camps are through the Clemson University Summer Scholars program and in conjunction with PARI.
Day camps are held at Jordan Hall on the Clemson University campus.
Anderson University offers a variety of summer camps at Summer Institute for rising 9-12 graders in camps like Vocal/Choir, Engineering, Theatre, and an overnight scholars camp.
There are also a variety of sports camps in June and July for rising 8th – 12 grade students.
843.383.3901 | 401 Railroad Avenue, Hartsville, SC
Offers: For students interested in science and math, the Governor School for Science and Math offers camps in STEM for rising 6th- 10th grade.
Camps offered include virtual camps, residential camps, and day camps.
Residential camps are available for rising 9th-12th grade at the Hartsville, SC location.
Day camps will be across South Carolina at partner sites of the SC Governor School.
Shared Worlds is a unique writing camp for rising 8th-12th graders who enjoy writing fantasy and science fiction.
Students get the opportunity to work with professional writers and bestselling authors.
Summer Camp 2024: July 14 – 27, 2024
A gospil centered, outdoor camp summer camp in Brevard, North Carolina for ages rising 3rd grade – 12th grade. The camp offers overnight camping.
Find more information in the 2024 Ridge Haven Summer Camp guide.
Camper scholarships are available.
864-656-2314 | 2045 Barre Hall, Clemson, SC
Wanna have your child ‘try on’ Clemson for a week this summer? Give them a sneak peek at college life. Check out Summer Scholars!
Offers: Week-long course in a field of interest with a university instructor. Current Clemson students serve as mentors who guide Scholars through the week.
AGE: Rising 9th – 12th grade
Offers: From improving your tennis game to gaining tournament training, Nike Tennis Camp is a junior tennis camp for ages 8 to 18.
Check their website to select from a day camp (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), extended camp (8:30 am to 5:30 pm) or overnight camps at Furman University.
2024 CAMP DATES
Directed by Michelle Dasso
June 9-13
June 16-20
828.862.5554 | 1 Pari Drive, Rosman, NC
PARI Summer Campers will enjoy rocketry, engineering, astrophysics, biology, adventure, and fun in the beautiful Pisgah Forest region.
2024 PARI Summer Camp registration is open!
864.998.3400 | 457 Camp Fellowship Road, Waterloo, SC
Camp Fellowship provides unique summer programs for children & youth of all ages (grades entering K-12). They strongly believe camp is for everyone and work diligently to create exceptional programs that engage campers in faith formation, community building, personal growth and development, and loads of outdoor fun!
2024 Camp Fellowship Summer Camp Registration is now open.
Falling Creek is a Christian summer camp for boys, located on 900+ private acres in western North Carolina. 1-4 week sessions for rising 1st-12th graders.
2024 registration is now open for both summer camp and family camp.
888.447.2732 | 355 Cedar Shoals Road, Spartanburg, SC
SC School for the Deaf and Blind has a free one-week summer camp for any child between the ages of 6-14 with visual or hearing impairment in the state of South Carolina. The camp is packed full of traditional summer camp activities (i.e. horseback riding, swimming, crafts, cooking class, technology). Students stay on the campus for the week, but there is also a day option.
Crossroads Summer Camp offers athletics, outdoor adventures, arts, relationship building, quiz bowl, and pool parties as part of their camps. Camper must be at least 11 years old.
Camps are currently sold out for 2024, but join the waitlist!
Week 1: June 17-21, 2024 | Waitlist Open
Week 2: June 24-28, 2024 | Waitlist Open
Week 3: July 1-5, 2024 | Waitlist Open
Week 4: July 8-12, 2024 | Waitlist Open
Week 5: July 15-19, 2024 | Waitlist Open
Camps are held at Anderson University