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Lowcountry Summer Camp Guide

2021 Guide to Summer Fun for Your Kids

By Lindsay Finger, Macaroni Kid Beaufort-Hilton Head Island, SC June 8, 2021

Do you need some last minute summer camp ideas? Summer camps are a great time for Beaufort County kids to try new things, nurture unique interests, meet new friends, stretch their creativity, and have tons of Lowcountry summer fun! You're guaranteed to find something on this list of summer camps that your kid will be excited about! 

Want to see your camp featured in the 2021 Macaroni Kid Beaufort-Hilton Head Island Summer Camp Guide? Email me today at mackidbeaufort@macaronikid.com

Camps are listed alphabetically.

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina
June 28-July 30 (Ages 6-14)
14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928



July 12-16: Museum Mania
“Visit" 5 museums across the US, creating a variety of projects inspired by their permanent collections.

Ages 6-8 | 9 am - Noon | $165
Ages 9-14 | 1 - 4 pm | $165


July 19-24: Theatre Camp
Make a cast of new friends during this fun-filled week! Experience a mini-production as both the cast and creative writers.

Ages 9-14 | 10 am - 3 pm | $250


July 26-30: Comics & Cartooning Creations
An action packed art adventure, developing drawing techniques using the elements of art to create characters and storyboards.

*Camp current full


Learn more or register today!


The First Tee of the Lowcountry
June 28 - July 29
151 Gumtree Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926



4-Day Weekly Camp Sessions Available to all Skill Levels: $150

Week of July 6th Camp:  Tuesday through Friday 9 – 11:30 a.m. (Begins 7/6, Ends on 7/9)
Week of July 12th Camp:  Monday through Thursday 9 – 11:30 a.m. (Begins 7/12, Ends on 7/15)
Week of July 19th Camp:  Monday through Thursday 9 – 11:30 a.m. (Begins 7/19, Ends on 7/22)
Week of July 26th Camp:  Monday through Thursday 9 – 11:30 a.m. (Begins 7/26, Ends on 7/29)


Learn more or register today by clicking here. 


Island Rec Center (Hilton Head Island)
Various Dates & Locations

The Island Rec Center has a variety of programs and sports for kids of all ages. The all day and adaptive summer programs are sold-out, but you can add yourself to the waitlist. Make sure to sign-up next year by early April to ensure your spot before they sell-out. 

As an alternative, take advantage of the Island Rec Center's summer sports programs. Activities range from crew, volleyball, surfing, basketball and much much more. Check out dates and camp information on their website. To register, you need to create an account for your child and register through the portal. 


https://islandreccenter.org/summer-sports

The Sandbox
June 14-August 6
18A Pope Avenue, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 - Near Celebration Park (Ages 4-12)
1414 Fording Island Road, Bluffton, SC 299210 - Tanger 2 Outlets (Ages 6-12)


The Sandbox Children’s Museum offers a weekly summer camp program for  children ages 4 -12 years (4-12 years at Hilton Head & 6-12 years at  Tanger 2). Through the guise of play and exploration this 8 week  program provides children enrolled an opportunity to explore a variety  of themes that integrate hands-on learning with S.T.E.A.M. activities as  well as daily staff supervised play with the museum exhibits.


For details, camp themes and pricing, visit The Sandbox website by clicking here. 

Stem Academy of the Lowcountry
Summer Workshops from June 21 - August 4 (Ages 6-12)
Target Shopping Center, Bluffton, SC 29910



STEM Academy of the Lowcountry offers indoor and outdoor workshops for young scientists, ages 6-12


Various workshops offered June 21-August 4. Click to view website and to register.