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Apr 29, 2024

Kids Summer Camps: a Handy Guide for Summer 2024!

Celebrate Hilton Head Magazine

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Special to CH2/CB2 Magazine (celebratehiltonhead)
A collection of the most fun, creative, and athletic summer camps the area has to offer.

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 *Pricing changes and human error occurs. Please see camp listed for final pricing on all activities. 

Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, artshhi.com/arts-education/camps

Make Your Mark – $145, June 17 – 21

Ages 6-9  9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Ages 10-14  12:30 p.m.-3 p.m.

Campers will explore color mixing to create new colors, value and intensity changes while they use unconventional materials to make art.

Learning to Look – $145, June 24 – 28

Ages 6-9  9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m., Ages 10-14  12:30 p.m. -3 p.m. 

Campers will learn the basics of one, two and three point perspective as they create interior rooms and exterior views of landscapes and cityscapes in a variety of mediums.

Take the Stage – $145, July 8 – 12

Ages 6-9  9:30 a.m.  – 12 p.m., Ages 10-14. 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. 

Students will work with professional artists and will be exposed to a variety of performing art forms in our Black Box Theatre then will create a mini showcase performance on Friday!

Mixed-Up Masterpieces – $145, July 8 – 12

Ages 6-9  9:30 a.m. – 12 a.m., Ages 10-14 12:30 a.m. – 3p.m. 

Study folk and fine art from all around the world that will inspire both traditional and unusual 2D and 3D masterpieces.

Art for All Adaptive Arts – $145, July 15-19

1-3 p.m. 

Students will dive into the world of art as they create original 2D and 3D art. They will build self-esteem as they explore the elements of art through a variety of mediums and meet new friends!

Razzle Dazzle Dance Camp – $175, July 15-19

Ages 7-12 12:30 – 3p.m.

Get ready for dancing, crafts, snacks and fun … guest starring cast members from the Arts Center’s summer production of Chicago! Showcase a pickup on Friday! No dance experience necessary!

Theatre Camp – $145, July 22 – 26

Ages 9-15 9:30 a.m. – 3:30p.m. 

Body, Voice and Imagination skills are explored through collaborative theatre games as students learn to focus their energies on using their new character development skills to present a final performance on Friday!

Alliance Dance Academy, alliancedanceacademy.com

1 CAMP $150 PER WEEK OR BOTH CAMPS $250 PER WEEK

Wish Upon a Star Camp, June 17-21

Ages 3 & up

9a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dance Camp, June 17-21
Ages 6 & up

1 p.m. -4 p.m.

Each day is based on a different style of dance: ballet, jazz, musical theater, hip hop & lyrical

Safari Camp, July 8-12

Ages 3 & up

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dancing Thru the Decades Camp, July 8-12

Ages 6 & up

1 p.m. -4 p.m.

Each day is based on a different decade in dance: 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s & today

Princess & Villain Camp, July 29 – August 2

Ages 3 & up

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Carnival Camp, July 29 – August 2

Ages 6 & up

1 p.m. -4 p.m.

Must be 6 & up to participate in both camps. All day campers should bring a lunch.

Sizzling Summer Session

June 11-20 & July 9-18

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Tiny Stars

Cost: $55

Ages: 2 ½ – 3

Time: 5:30-6 p.m.

Creative Movement, Ballet and Tumbling 

Twinkling Stars

Cost: $70

Ages: 3-5

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Creative movement, ballet, tap, and tumbling

Shining Stars

Cost: $70

Ages: 5-8

Time: 6-7 p.m.

30-minutes of ballet and 30 minutes of jazz, tumbling, tap or hip hop. 

Super Stars

Cost: $70

Ages: 5-7

Time: 6-7 p.m.

Hip Hop and Tumbling

Acro Workshop

July 22-25

Ages: 7-10 from 6-7 p.m.

Ages: 11 & up from 7-8 p.m.

Cost: $70 for one workshop or $125 

for both

Hip Hop Workshop

July 22-25

Ages: 7-10 from 7-8p.m. 

Ages: 11 & UP  from 6-7pm

Cost: $70 for one workshop or $125 for both

Bluffton School of Dance, blufftonschoolofdance.com/summer/

FULL-DAY CAMPS, 9am-4pm

This is NOT a performing arts camp, but a full day summer camp for active and creative rising 1st – 6th graders.

Campers arrive at 9 a.m. 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 p.m., 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, Arts & Crafts and more! 

HALF-DAY CAMPS, 9am – 1pm

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.

Ages 3-5 years old, fully potty trained required.

Activities include: Outdoor Games, Playground Visits, Dance parties, Outdoor Water Games, Arts & Crafts and more!

First Tee – Lowcountry, firstteelowcountry.org/programs-2/

Camps will begin the week of June 10th. Hilton Head camps are each held for four days, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Bluffton camps are each held for three days, Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m

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.)

Summer 2024 Bluffton Camps – THE GOLF CLUB AT HILTON HEAD LAKES LOCATION

Week of July 22nd Camp – Ages 7 to 11 (Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

Week of July 29th Camp – Ages 12 and Older (Monday through Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.)

Hilton Head Prep Dolphin Day Camp

Come join the Dolphins for a day camp full of fun, learning, and exploration! Each week students will focus on a different theme. Our camp counselors will lead them through age-appropriate activities both on campus and in the local community. Come see what the island and Hilton Head Prep has to offer this summer! Registration is open to both students currently enrolled in Hilton Head Preparatory School and the greater Hilton Head Island resident and visitor community. Sign up now to reserve your space!

Grades and Ages: 

Turtles Group: 3 and 4 year olds *Must turn 3 before the start of camp and be potty trained 

Dolphins Group: Rising K-2nd Graders *Must turn 5 before the start of camp 

Sharks Group: Rising 3-5 Graders

Schedule and Pricing: 

Monday-Friday, 

Full Day: 9a.m. -3p.m. ; $350/week 

Half Day Morning: 9am-12pm; $225/week 

Half Day Afternoon: 12-3pm; $225/week

Price includes: daily snacks, 1 pizza lunch per week, field trips, a camp T-shirt, and enrichment activities

Weeks and Theme

June 3-7: Nature Week 

June 10-14: Water Fun Week 

June 17-21: Animal Week 

June 24-28: Artful Innovation Week 

July 8-12: Water Fun Week 

July 15-19: Science and STEM Week 

July 22-26: Olympics Week  

Strength Training with Coach Jeff: 

Description: Join Coach Jeff Stanyard for drop-in strength training sessions this summer. Attend as much or as little as your busy schedule allows for one flat rate for the whole summer. 2-3 one hour sessions will be offered per day, with an hour each day dedicated to a girls only workout. 

Dates: Various dates TBD, sign up online by week 

Times: Various morning times TBD, sign up online by week 

Ages: Rising 6-12 grade boys and girls, with an hour reserved each day for a girls only workout for those who prefer that option. 

Price: $200 for whole summer 

Leader: Coach Jeff Stanyard

Future Dolphins Soccer Camp: 

Description: Join Hilton Head Preparatory School’s soccer academy coach, Lukas O’Grady in learning skills and drills for the game of soccer. Players will then use their new skills in a variety of fun and exciting soccer games. 

Dates: Mon, June 3-Thurs, June 6 

Times: 9 am-12 pm 

Ages: 5-12 year-old boys and girls 

Price: $250/week 

Leader: Coach Lukas O’Grady

3D Printing Camp: 

Description: Students will begin learning about places in the world where 3D printing has made big impacts. From there students will consider how 3D printing could impact their world. Using their creativity, critical thinking, and problem solving skills students will take an idea from a 2D design concept to a 3D printed object. 

Dates: Mon, June 3-Fri, June 7 

Times: 9 am-12 pm 

Ages: Rising 6-9 Grade 

Price: $225/week 

Leader: Laura Campbell

Bot Bonanza: Empowering Tomorrow’s Innovators through Robotics 

Description: Students will examine how the world has changed with the introduction of robots with real world examples, and some virtual tours of places that use robots in their every day. Students will learn how to program robots to accomplish specific tasks through fun challenges finishing the week with a robotic celebration! 

Dates: Mon, June 3- Fri, June 7 

Times: 12:30 pm-3:30 pm 

Ages: Rising 5-8 grade 

Price: $225/week 

Leader: Laura Campbell

Elite Dolphins Soccer Camp: 

Description: Join Hilton Head Preparatory School’s soccer academy coach, Lukas O’Grady in training drills, games, and competitions. This elite soccer camp is designed for players with previous team experience. 

Dates: Mon, June 10- Thurs, June 13 

Times: 9 am-12 pm 

Ages: 13-18 year old boys and girls 

Price: $250/week 

Leader: Coach Lukas O’Grady

Girls Basketball Camp: 

Description: Build your skills, passion, and knowledge through this all day basketball camp! In addition to skill work and games, the camp will include movies and guest speakers that will appeal to beginners and returning players. 

Dates: Mon, June 10- Fri, June 14 

Times: 9 am-3 pm M-Th, 9 am-12 pm Fri 

Ages: Rising 4-9 grade girls 

Price: $325/week 

Leader: AD Shon Hardy and Associate AD Mike Helms

Boys Basketball Camp: 

Description: Build your basketball skills and confidence in this week-long camp with varsity basketball coach Richard Barron. Players will focus on building skills through drills and game play. 

Dates: Mon, June 24- Fri, June 28 

Times: 9 am-12 pm 

Ages: Rising 4-8 grade boys 

Price: $300/week 

Leader: Coach Richard Barron

Pickleball Camp: 

Description: Come try out one of the fastest growing sports in America! Learn basic pickleball skills and scoring in this 3-day camp. Note: Bring your own paddle. 

Dates: Mon, July 1- Wed, July 3 

Times: 9 am-12 pm 

Ages: Rising 1-5 grade boys and girls 

Price: $150 

Leader: Jennifer Lyle-Kapelski

Elite Basketball Camp: 

Description: Join Coaches Robert Sulek and John Sterling for basketball drill work and games. Drill work focuses on man defense, fast break, and the man press on Monday-Thursday mornings. Apply these skills during games on Monday-Wednesday evenings. Coaches Robert Sulek and John Sterling have over 1500 wins in HS basketball and will expect everyone to work hard every day. 

Dates: Mon, July 8-Thurs, July 11 

Times: Mon-Thurs 9 am-12 pm plus Mon-Wed 6 pm-8 pm 

Ages: Rising 8-12 grade 

Price: Free 

Leaders: Coaches Robert Sulek and John Sterling

Middle School Summer Reading Camp: 

Description: Don’t fall behind on your summer reading assignments! Join Peg Hamilton as she guides students through reading their assigned summer reading books and assignment. Build a love for reading through fun activities and a field trip to Barnes & Noble. 

Dates: Mon, July 22- Fri, July 26 

Times: 9 am-12 pm or 12:30 pm-3:30 pm 

Ages: Rising 6-8 grade 

Price: $200/week + spending money for Barnes & Noble 

Leader: Peg Hamilton

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