Explore the Best Summer Camps in the Lowcountry – Bluffton & Hilton Head!
Are you ready for a summer filled with adventure, learning, and unforgettable memories? Look no further! We’ve rounded up the top summer camps in the beautiful region of the Lowcountry, specifically in Bluffton and Hilton Head, SC. Whether your child is an aspiring artist, a budding scientist, or an outdoor enthusiast, our list has something for everyone.
BLUFFTON:
1. Bluffton School of Dance
FULL-DAY CAMPS
Kiddos that have just completed Kindergarten and up. This is NOT a performing arts camp, but a Full Day Summer Camp for active and creative Rising 1st – 5th Graders. Campers arrive at 9 am and participate in both Camp Wide and Small Group activities all day – Both Indoors and Outdoors – with the goal of expanding their creative minds and exercising their bodies. By pick-up time at 4 pm, campers will leave with new friendships, smiles and awesome memories – and maybe they’ll be a bit tired out from their fun-filled day as well! Activities include: Outdoor Games, Relays, Playground Visits, Dance Classes, Drama Classes/Games, Outdoor Water Games, Water Slide, Arts & Crafts and more.
HALF-DAY CAMPS:
Ages 3- Pre-K, fully potty trained is required. 9 a.m. -1 p.m. Dancers will THRIVE during a summer full of magic, art, and imagination! We are offering FUN-filled summer dance camps for ages 3-5, this summer at Bluffton School of Dance. From stomping around the safari to rocking out at the disco, we have tons of exciting themes, fun activities, and LOTS of dancing to make for a memorable week. Your dancer will be talking about it long after they leave the studio. Activities include: Outdoor Games, Playground Visits, Dance parties, Outdoor Water Games, Arts & Crafts and more.
123 Persimmon St., Bluffton | (843) 815-2619 | blufftonschoolofdance@gmail.com | www.blufftonschoolofdance.com/summer
2. Hilton Head Christian Academy
HHCA offers many opportunities for your student to grow during summer break, in a safe and fun learning environment. The 2024 Summer Camp season includes weekly camps such as art, sports, music, theater, and robotics camps. We’ve also added Baking Camp and Chess Camp to the 2024 camp lineup!
- Full-day camp program, Eagle Adventures, is also returning for Summer 2024! This camp is offered Monday-Friday for 7 weeks. Dates and details are included below and registration will open soon. Eagle Adventures Day Camp is open to rising 1st-rising 5th-grade students. Register for the whole summer, or by the week.
- HHCA is home to Hilton Head Jazz Camp, Hilton Head Jazz Guitar Institute, and Hilton Head Jazz Clinic, offered in partnership with the Hilton Head Junior Jazz Foundation. Our jazz camps boast attendees from across the country.
- Tormenta Soccer Camps are also offered on the HHCA campus during the summer.
3088 Bluffton Pkwy., Bluffton | (843) 681-2878 | hhca.org
3. LowCountry Church Sports Camp 2024
Undefeated Sports Camp makes real-life applications from the words in Romans 8:37-39. Through focused Bible teaching, music, role modeling, object lessons, take-home papers, and kinesthetic learning, children will learn that faith in Christ can be trusted and Jesus can help them meet the issues of life that try to defeat them. Every child will be given tools to help them face the world they live in, and the life God is willing to lead them through.
Week 2: Come and join us July 15th-19th from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. for our 2024 Sports Camp where we will combine these valuable lessons with plenty of sports to help every camper learn about the Bible. For ages 4-12 years old (5th grade). Cost: $55. Sign up for Week 2 HERE.
801 Buckwalter Pkwy., Bluffton | (843) 836-1101 | www.lowcountrycc.org
4. Bluffton Rec Center Camps
- Crafty Kids Camp: Treat your child to a camp session (2 weeks) filled with fun arts & crafts, cooperative games, indoor and outdoor activities, and more. Each week will end with a culminating activity such as a carnival, Olympics, art show, etc. Plus, beat the heat with a daily field trip to your local BCPR pool.
- Campers will spend a fun-filled session (2 weeks) learning fundamentals in various sports. Weekly sports may include: Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball/Softball, Flag Football, and more. Campers will engage in sport-specific skill development and scrimmages, as well as familiar playground games like kickball, dodgeball, etc. Each session will culminate with a final sporting event, such as a field day, Olympics, World Cup, World Series, etc. Camp may include field trips to your local BCPR pool.
- June 10-21: ARTS camp – $300 | SPORTS camp – $300
- June 24-July 3: ARTS camp – $240 | SPORTS camp – $240
- July 8-19: ARTS camp – $300 | SPORTS camp – $300
- July 22-August 2: ARTS camp – $300 | SPORTS camp – $300
61B Ulmer Rd., Bluffton
5. PULSEology Elite Training Center Summer Camps
Get ready to kick off an action-packed summer at our camp! From dodgeball to soccer, blaze pods to capture the flag, we’ve got it all to keep the kids moving. PULSEology Elite Training Center focuses on your child’s athletic strength, speed, agility and recovery. ETC’s camps are sports-specific clinics are designed by our team of certified trainers. Limited spots are available.
1538 Fording Island Rd. | (843) 707-4886 | www.pulseologyetc.com
6. Hewitt Oaks Summer Camps
Hewitt Oaks Summer Camps are sure to be a highlight of your child’s summer! We teach basic culinary and creative skills to boys and girls, ages 7-12, who have completed 1st grade or beyond. Kids work in small teams to cook the day’s recipes in a positive, Christ-centered atmosphere bursting with an energetic & empowering vibe. Each week features a different camp theme, so your child can choose the most interesting topic or for all the camps to learn a whole new set of recipes!
- May 28-31: Combo Camp: Baking & Cooking. Get the best of both worlds with a variety of recipes to learn baking and cooking skills! MORE INFO.
- June 17-20: Around the World Cooking Camp. Learn the art of cooking delicious recipes while learning about the geography and culture of each place! MORE INFO.
- June 24-27: Around the World Baking Camp. Learn the art of baking scrumptious treats while learning about the geography and culture of each place! MORE INFO.
- July 29-August 1: Combo Camp: Baking & Cooking. Create a delicious array of sweet and savory treats using a variety of techniques to share with the family! MORE INFO.
205 Stillwell Rd., Bluffton | (843) 757-4600 | www.hewittoaks.com
7. Tovar Academy of Art Summer Camp 2024
For members and newcomers! The Tovar Academy’s program is based on The European Academic Drawing structure. They have taken the same rules and learning process that is meant for talented adults and converted them to a learning system for talented, younger students, aged 5 to 17. Enjoy 5 days of Art and outdoor activities for your little ones and teens! Make sure you pick the week relevant to their ages. $350.00.
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- Kids’ Camp: July 15-19.
- Teens Camp: July 22-26
12 Calhoun St. Bluffton | (503) 702-5469 |www.tovaracademyofart.com
HILTON HEAD:
1. The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum
Summer Camp 2024 will be filled with fun and educational programs, special presenters, and exploring on the beach. Pre-registration is required for attendance. To register your child for one of the sessions or for questions, please call Alicia Powell, Executive Director at 843) (842-7645 or (912) 417-1222, or email apowell@thesandbox.org.
First Session:
- June 18-21 (Tuesday – Friday)
- Campers 5 and 6 years of age
- 9 a.m.-noon
- $325 per child
Second Session:
- June 25-28 (Tuesday – Friday)
- Campers 7-10 years of age
- 9 a.m.-noon
- $325 per child
Third Session:
- July 9-12 (Tuesday – Friday)
- Campers 5 and 6 years old
- 9 a.m.-noon
- $325 per child
Fourth Session:
- July 16-19
- Campers 7-10 years of age
- 9 a.m.-noon
- $325 per child
80 Nassau St., Hilton Head Island | (843) 842-7645 | thesandbox.org
2. First Tee Of The Lowcountry
First Tee Of The Lowcountry emphasizes Nine Core Values: honesty, integrity, sportsmanship, respect, confidence, responsibility, perseverance, courtesy and judgment. Participants will get active and play golf with their age-group peers to help them build inner strength, self-confidence, and enthusiasm for the game. Classes and Camps are designed to accommodate new and returning golfers of the same age. Participants will register and be grouped by age and will progress through the program as they “age up” with lessons adjusted to challenge players at their skill level.
Camp Info:
- Class Size
In order to ensure a quality learning experience, class size minimums and maximums may vary by location and/or type of class. If there are not enough kids registered for a class, we will contact you to discuss other options. - Cost of All Hilton Head Campus Camps: $160 Registration Fee (Scholarships Available, See Below)
- Scholarships/Financial Aid
Scholarships are easily available to anyone who qualifies. Participants currently enrolled in the South Carolina Free or Reduced Lunch program or cases of family financial hardship may qualify. Please apply online when registering your child in one of our Life Skills Experience Programs. Apply online or email Aaron Immel at aimmel@thefirstteelowcountry.org . Register Your Child. - What do Participants need?
Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate golf attire when attending class. Participants do NOT need clubs to participate but are encouraged to bring their own if they have them. We will provide appropriate golf equipment for them to borrow for the class time. They may bring their own water/snacks if desired. Cold water will be provided via water cooler at the golf course.
Summer 2024 Camps – HILTON HEAD CAMPUS LOCATION
- Week of June 10th Camp – Ages 7 to 11 (Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
- Week of June 17th Camp – Ages 7 to 11 (Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
- Week of June 24th Camp – Ages 12 and Older (Monday through Thursday from 9 am. to 11 a.m.)
- Week of July 8th Camp – Ages 7 to 11 (Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
- Week of July 15th Camp – Ages 12 and Older (Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.)
151 Gumtree Rd., Hilton Head Island | (843) 686-2680 | firstteelowcountry.org
3. Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
Dates: June 12 – Aug. 4:
Summertime fun is ahead for ages 6 and up with the Arts Center’s creative, action-packed summer camps. Camps are unique in that they are meaningful skill-building projects, not just crafts, fostering creativity all summer long! Pre-registration is required for all camps. In order to secure your spot, an online registration must be made. If registering more than 1 child from the same family in a camp session, receive $15 off. Enter promo code: SIBLING23 at checkout. For specific questions and inquiries related to Summer Camps, please contact Senior Director of Education Alana Adams at aadams@artshhi.com.
14 Shelter Cove Ln., Hilton Head Island | (843) 686-3945 | www.artshhi.com/arts-education/camps
4. Island Rec Center
The Summer Camp at the Island Recreation Center helps your child develop character, learn valuable life skills, make new friends and discover new interests. Daily activities include arts & crafts, swimming, games and sports. Our morning and afternoon round-ups are the perfect time for campers to get energized with a fun-filled, action-packed day of camp activities. Each week of Summer Camp is a different theme with the week will be centered around. The weekly activities and daily rotations will be based around the theme of the week. Please have your child bring a lunch, swimsuit and a towel. We provide two snacks a day for each camper. Activities: STEM, Art, Pool, Gym, Gameroom, Gagaball, Specials, & Field Trips!
Dates: June – August:
- Kindergarten – 8th grade
- Price: $175 per week
- Registration Fee: $45 per child OR $65 per family
- Operating Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
20 Wilborn Rd. | Hilton Head Island | (843) 681-7273 | islandreccenter.org
5. Junior Players Golf Academy
The JPGA offers camps for all ages and skill levels. They cover all aspects of the game each day along with 9 holes of on-course instruction. Extensive video analysis and TRACKMAN is used to help students understand their golf swing and enhance their overall experience. The coaches are enthusiastic, the program is designed to be fun, full of interaction, personalized coaching, and most importantly results-oriented.
2024 Dates:
- Week 1 – May 27 – 31
- Week 2 – June 3 – 7
- Week 3 – June 10 – 14
- Week 4 – June 17 – 21
- Week 5 – June 24 – 28
- Week 6 – July 1 – 5
- Week 7 – July 8 – 12
- Week 8 – July 15 – 19
- Week 9 – July 22 – 26
- Week 10 – July 29 – August 2
2 Finch St., Hilton Head Island | (843) 686-3355 | jrpga.com
6. Van De Meer Tennis
JUNIOR SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS:
Join juniors aged 12 and up for junior summer tennis camps you’ll never forget on beautiful Hilton Head Island. Train with other kids from all around the world, building a stroke arsenal that can propel you to the next level. VDM Tennis Center offers 14 hard courts (4 covered and lighted, so your camp won’t get rained out), and nearby VDM Shipyard has both clay and hard courts, in addition to 3 indoor courts. So if you have a clay tournament coming up, you can get the practice you need.
Van Der Meer junior summer tennis camps run Sun-Fri, offering 25 hours of technical and tactical training from our world-class international staff. Learn from former ATP, WTA, Davis Cup, Fed Cup and top collegiate players, all of whom have gone through Dennis Van der Meer’s famous TennisUniversity course.
Located one block from the beach, our students take full advantage of the sand for aerobic and anaerobic fitness training, as well as fun runs and beach soccer, etc. And the warm Atlantic Ocean provides a great cool-down! Take your game to the next level this summer at VDM!
CAMP FEATURES:
- 4.5 hours of training per day
- PTR certified coaches
- Video analysis to develop proper stroke mechanics
- Learn and refine effective tactics and strategies through rigorous drills and point play
- Supervised match play & Fitness conditioning
- Mental toughness training and goal setting
2024 Summer Junior Camp Schedule:
- May 28-31: 18 Hours, $750
- June 2-7: 22.5 Hours $935
- June 9-14: 22.5 Hours $935
- June 16-21: 22.5 Hours $935
- June 23-28: 22.5 Hours $935
- June 30 – July 5: 22.5 Hours $935
- July 7-12: 22.5 Hours $935
- July 14-19: 22.5 Hours $935
- July 21-26: 22.5 Hours $935
- July 28-August 2: 22.5 Hours $935
- August 5-9: 22.5 Hours $935
*Schedule subject to change. Please call the Sales Department at 800-845-6138 to ask about accommodations.
