South Carolina summer camps.

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Weekly camp pricing in South Carolina.

Across 64 South Carolina camps that publish per-week pricing, the median is $145/week. Most camps cluster between $105 and $1,475. The 95th percentile sits at $1,675 — premium overnight, adventure, and elite STEM programs.

Prices reflect publicly listed weekly rates as of the most recent catalog refresh. Not every camp publishes a weekly rate, so the sample size (64) is smaller than the total camp count.

Common questions about South Carolina camps.

How many summer camps run in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 133 active camps in our directory across 0 metros as of the most recent catalog refresh. The directory is updated nightly from operator-published sessions; counts shift modestly as 2026 registration opens and closes.

What does a typical week of summer camp cost in South Carolina?

Across 64 South Carolina camps that publish weekly pricing, the median is $145/week. The 25th–75th percentile range runs $105 to $1,475/week. Specialty programs (overnight, adventure, premium STEM) sit above the 75th percentile; community-rec and city-park day camps cluster below the 25th.

Do South Carolina camps offer financial aid or scholarships?

Yes — many South Carolina camps offer need-based scholarships, sliding-scale tuition, or partial financial aid; the directory's financial-aid filter surfaces them on each metro hub. Camp Adventure (the federal IRS dependent-care FSA) is also widely accepted, plus state-level subsidies in some jurisdictions. Check each camp's registration page for current-year aid availability.

When does South Carolina summer camp registration usually open?

Most South Carolina camps open 2026 summer registration between November 2025 and February 2026, with the highest-demand specialty and overnight programs filling waitlists by mid-January. Community day camps with rolling admission stay open into spring. Each camp listing in our directory links to its operator's registration page so you can see live availability.

Are South Carolina summer camps regulated for safety?

South Carolina camps that operate as overnight programs or that serve regulated age groups follow state/provincial public-health permits and local fire-and-life-safety codes. ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation is a separate, voluntary national standard covering staffing, programming, and risk-management — accredited camps are flagged with the "ACA-accredited" filter in our directory.

What's the difference between a day camp and an overnight camp in South Carolina?

Day camps run during the workday — typically 9 AM to 3 or 4 PM, Monday through Friday — and most include extended-care add-ons. Overnight (sleepaway) camps run continuously for 1–8 weeks; campers live on-site, programming is integrated with shared meals and cabin life, and staff-to-camper ratios are higher. Filter the South Carolina directory by "Day Camp" or "Overnight" to compare like-for-like.

Where can I find camps near a specific South Carolina city?

Open the South Carolina directory and select a metro tile — each city hub lists every active camp in that metro with filters for camp type, age band, features, and month. The directory uses geographic bounding boxes (not just postal-code matching), so camps in adjacent suburbs surface alongside city-center options.