Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp
Richland County Recreation offers a variety of affordable day camps, including sports and specialty options, for children and teens in the Columbia, SC area.
▌ Editor's read The Richland County Recreation Commission operates a variety of summer day camps, including the Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp, as evidenced by their official website. The website, richlandcountyrecreation.com/229/Summer-Camps, loads successfully and provides details on their camp offerings, including dates, locations, and pricing. The cost is listed as $105 per week for residents. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). While the website details various camp activities and registration procedures, it does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the Richland County Recreation Commission. Social media handles found are @richlandcountyrecreation on Instagram and richlandcountyrecreation on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Richland County Recreation Commission' show a rating of 4.3 stars from 182 reviews, with many positive comments about their facilities and programs, though specific camp reviews are not prominent.
Who thrives here Ages 13–16
Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in sports, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 13–16
- Hours: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 148 Carswell Drive, Columbia, SC 29209, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $105/week.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp
- What ages does Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp accept?
- Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp is open to children ages 13–16. 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 Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp cost?
- Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp publishes $105/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp's hours?
- Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp runs 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp?
- Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp 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 Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp.
- Columbia Art Center's Art Camp · Columbia Art Center · Ages 5–16 · $95/week
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- Richland County Teen Specialty & Sports Summer Camp at Bluff Road Park · Bluff Road Park · Ages 13–16 · $105/week
- Tennis Camp · Columbia Tennis Center · Ages 5–14 · $60/week
- Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) · Riverfront Park · Ages 12–16 · $125/week
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- North Springs Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · North Springs Elementary School · Ages 5–12