Camp · Aquatic · Ages 8–11 · $125/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 8–11

Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11)

Riverfront Park · $125/week

Kayak Camp, offered by Columbia Parks & Recreation, provides day camp experiences for children aged 8-11 focusing on kayaking and water safety at Riverfront ...

▌ Editor's read The Kayak Camp for ages 8-11 is a day camp program offered by the City of Columbia Parks & Recreation. The camp runs for one-week sessions from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with specific dates listed for June and July 2024. The cost is $125 per week for city residents and $150 for non-residents. The camp is held at Riverfront Park and focuses on kayaking and water safety. The Columbia Parks & Recreation department has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 159 reviews, with many positive comments about their programs and facilities. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles for the department are @columbiaparksandrec on Instagram and ColumbiaParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–11

Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Aquatic
  • Ages: 8–11
  • Address: 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $125/session. Assuming a session is one week.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11)

What ages does Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) accept?
Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) is open to children ages 8–11. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) cost?
Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11)?
Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) provide lunch?
Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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