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arts & humanities701 Center for Contemporary Art Bookmaking Summer Workshop June 17-21. For ages 6-17. $125. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

701 CCA Ceramics Level I Summer Workshop June 24-28. For ages 6-10. $135. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

701 CCA Ceramics Level II Summer Workshop July 22-26. For ages 11-17. $135. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

701 CCA Drawing and Painting Summer Workshop July 15-19. For ages 6-17. $125. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

701 CCA Drawing and Printmaking Summer Workshop June 10-14. For ages 6-17. $120. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

701 CCA Elementary Art Workshop Aug. 5-9. For ages 6-10. Arts and crafts. $115. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

701 CCA Mixed Media and Recycled Materials Summer Workshop July 8-12. For ages 6-17. $120. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

701 CCA Photography Summer Workshop July 29-Aug. 2. For ages 11-17. Campers must have their own digital camera. $135. 701 Center for Contemporary Art: 701 Whaley St. 701cca.org.

Adventures in Creative Writing June 23-28. For grades 8-12. Cre-ative writing workshop camp. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Graphic & Digital Design June 16-21, June 23-28. For grades 5-9, 8-12. Create original graphic design pieces using the indus-try standard tools in the Adobe Creative Suite. Gain knowledge and skills in digital design while studying color, composition and presentation. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Law July 7-12. For grades 5-9. Learn about concepts of the court system, criminal investigation, defense and prosecution, and evidentiary and trial prosecution. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adven-tures.

Adventures in Medicine: Nursing June 23-28. For grades 8-12. Dis-cover the world of nursing. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Medicine: Ultrasound July 14-19. For grades 8-12. Journey into the body in real time to watch the heart beat. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Pharmacy June 9-14. For grades 9-12. Dis-cover what it takes to become a pharmacist. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Web Design and Development July 14-19. For grades 8-12. Build your own web site from scratch after learning coding and theory. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adven-tures.

Art Express: I Spy Picasso! June 24-28. For ages 4-7. I spy color! I spy shapes! I spy lines! I spy Picasso! Learn about Picasso, create unique works of art and explore the exhibition Picasso: Master Prints. $135; $108 mem-bers. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbia-museum.org.

Art Express: Picture Me June 3-7. For ages 4-7. Make works of art that are all about you in this

summer camp adventure. Paint a picture of your life using portrai-ture, landscapes and more. $135; $108 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Art Express: Red, White, Blue and You July 8-12. For ages 4-7. Make your own patriotic masterpieces and learn all about American history in the galleries. $135; $108 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamu-seum.org.

Art Express: Silly Shapes and Laughing Lines June 17-21. For ages 4-7. Discover fun patterns and focus on color, shape and line while touring the exhibition Found in Translation and the CMA’s collection. In the studio, paint, stencil and create geometric art. $135; $108 members. Colum-bia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Art Express: The ABCs of Art Aug. 6-10. For ages 4-7. Scis-sors? Check! Markers? Check! Paintbrush? Check! Learn the basics of what it takes to create great art. Focus on shapes, colors and other elements of art. $135; $108 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Art Express: Art Around the World July 29-Aug. 2. For ages 4-7. Grab your passport and travel through the galleries, discover art from

different cultures and create art based on the places “visited.” $135; $108 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Artists Assemble! July 22-26. For ages 8-12. Explore a variety of graphic novels and learn to write, sketch, ink, and color your own. Watch as your own style emerges through these illustrations. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Beyond the Notes String Chamber Music Workshop June 16-21. High school and college students focus on skills during this five-day intensive chamber music workshop focused on developing musicianship skills. $400. music.sc.edu.

Camp Half-Blood: A Percy Jackson Camp July 22-26. For ages 8-12. In the spirit of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, explore artwork inspired by the mythology of An-cient Greece and create your own artifacts. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Carolina Journalism Institute June 12-16. For middle and high school students. Five-day high school journalism summer camp, enhancing knowledge of editing, writing, designing and production techniques. $255. Courtyard Mar-

riot: 630 Assembly St., Columbia SC 29201 sc.edu/cmcis/so/cji/index.html.

Carolina Opera Experience July 8-12. For grades 5-10. Learn the art of props, make-up, costumes, scenery and musical preparation; culminates in public performance. $190. 777-5369.

Carolina Summer Music Conservatory June 16-22. For grades 9-12. Inten-sive one-week training focusing on individual performance and chamber music. Master classes, chamber music coaching offered in wind, percussion, piano and voice students. Limited scholar-ships available. $450-$725. 576-5893, sepf.music.sc.edu.

Ceramic Creations July 29-Aug. 2. For ages 8-12. Be inspired by the CMA’s collection and learn one of the oldest forms of making art. Create a variety of three-dimensional works using clay. $160; $128 members. Colum-bia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Ceramic Explorations June 24-28. For ages 8-12. Get an introduction to clay and learn a va-riety of techniques, such as throw-ing on the pottery wheel, hand building and slab building, as you create beautiful ceramic pieces. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

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Columbia Children’s Theatre Acting Up! Camp July 15-19. For grades 3-8. Students are exposed to more ad-vanced acting challenges through the exploration and dramatiza-tion of age-appropriate literature. Camp ends with a performance. $150. Columbia Children’s Theatre at Midtown Forest Acres: 3400 Forest Dr. 691-4548, columbiachildrenstheatre.com.

Columbia Children’s Theatre Fantasy Fun Camp July 5-9. For grades preK-3. A perfect introduction to the world of theatre for early learners. Campers will explore the basics of creative expression, story telling and pantomime. Camp ends with a performance. $150. Columbia Chil-dren’s Theatre at Midtown Forest Acres: 3400 Forest Dr. 691-4548, columbiachildrenstheatre.com.

Columbia Children’s Theatre Glee Camp July 15-19. For grades 4-12. Are you ready to Gleek out? Light up the stage with show tunes and chart-topping hits in our very own Glee Club. $150. Columbia Children’s Theatre at Midtown Forest Acres: 3400 Forest Dr. 691-4548, columbiachildrenstheatre.com.

Columbia Children’s Theatre You Oughta Be In Pictures Camp July 15-19. For grades 1-12. Camp-ers will learn about acting for film as they work together to create an original short film that will be provided on a keepsake DVD.

$150. Columbia Children’s Theatre at Midtown Forest Acres: 3400 Forest Dr. 691-4548, columbiachildrenstheatre.com.

Columbia Museum of Art Photography Camp July 8-12. For ages 8-12. Learn the basics of photography. Focus on digital photography, with some classic photography thrown in for good measure. Bring your own digital camera. $160; $128 mem-bers. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 79.

Columbia Museum of Art Photography Camp July 8-12. For ages 8-12. Learn the basics of photography. Focus on digital photography, with some classic photography thrown in for good measure. Bring your own digital camera. $160; $128 mem-bers. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

EdVenture Edible EdVentures Camp June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2. Ages 3-4. Campers will enjoy a unique week of using food to discover architecture, math and science. Campers will create delectable insects, devour their way through the layers of the earth and plant their own gardens. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Camp Chef July 22-26. For ages 11-12. Take your cooking and baking skills to

the next level as you cook tasty treats and savory dishes. Campers will explore the science behind food, learn essential cooking methods and bring home recipes that the whole family will love!. $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture EDDIE’s Cookbook Camp June 10-14, June 24-28, July 15-19, July 29-Aug 2, Aug 5-9. Ages 5-7. EDDIE’s Cookbook invites young chefs to develop a life-long love for the culinary arts. Held in our new cooking lab, this camp will be cooking up an interactive learning experience everyday! Campers will learn about nutrition, healthy eating habits, and receive their very own cookbook. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Make It! Camp June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2. For ages 8-10. Campers will use real tools to bring ideas to life in EdVenture’s new maker space. This week-long celebration of the Maker Movement will open your eyes to your inner inventor! $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Mini Maker Camp June 10-14, July 15-19. For ages 3-4. Discover what the Maker Movement is all about! Campers will create stuffed animals, explore printmaking, and discover simple

robots and much more as they see how the world works through art, science and engineering. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 799-3100, edventure.org.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Acting Up! Theatre Camp July 22-26. For grades 5-9. De-signed especially for those middle years when young performers are growing and changing. Campers are exposed to more advanced acting challenges and will present a showcase performance.$150. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 425-7676, fineartscenter.org.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Adult & Teen Clay Camp July 22-25; July 29-Aug. 1; Aug. 5-8. Create pots by hand-building and wheel throwing. Campers will glaze their creations for firing before taking them home . $145. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 425-7676, fineartscenter.org.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Art Camp Junior July 22-26. For grades 1-4. Older art campers work with more ad-vanced materials and concepts. $150. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 425-7676, fineartscenter.org.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Art Camp Senior July 15-19. For grades 4-7. Older art campers work with more ad-vanced materials and concepts. $150. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 425-7676, fineartscenter.org.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Fantasy Fun Theatre Camp July 15-19. For grades K-4. Camp-ers explore the basics of creative expression, storytelling and pantomime. Students will show-case their work in a story-theatre production. $150. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 425-7676, fineartscenter.org.

Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County Pre-School Art Camp July 8-9; July 10-11. For ages 4-6. Campers explore a variety of art media. Each two day session has its own unique theme: the first travels to Paris; the second to Jamaica. The program is a blend of guided explorations and group activities. $45. Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County: 810 Lyttleton St. 425-7676, fineartscenter.org.

From Paper to Print July 15-19. For ages 8-12. Get inspired in the exhibition Picasso: Master Prints and learn different methods of print making from monotypes to linoleum cuts as you make your own masterpieces. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Geometric Gardens June 17-21. For ages 8-12. Explore the elements of art — shape, col-or, line, texture, space, value and form — in the exhibition Found in Translation and the CMA’s col-lection. Use a variety of materials like concrete, wire and glass tile to create garden sculptures. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Girls Rock Columbia Dates TBA. Week-long day camp that exists to foster a community of girls ages 8-18 through music, performance, and various work-shops. The program cultivates self-confidence, challenges gender stereotypes, and promotes posi-tive female relationships, creativ-ity, and leadership. Cost TBA. girlsrockcolumbia.org.

Handmade America July 8-12. For ages 8-12. Work with your hands and learn the history and the craft of folk art as you ex-plore mediums such as clay, fibers and more!. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Heathwood Hall Chess Camp June 3-7. Ages 5-15. For begin-ners to intermediate level players. $260. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Summer Camps

Recommended for ages 7-12. Contact [email protected] or call 803.898.4999 southcarolinastatemuseum.org • 301 Gervais St., Columbia

Weekly June 10 - July 22 • Full day or half day campsDiscounts for State Museum members

• Archaeology! • Art Camp! • Electronic Game Design!

• Heroes Week! • LEGO™ Mindstorm! • AND MORE!!


Heathwood Hall College Essay Workshop June 10-14. For grades 11-12. Indi-vidual and group guidance in writ-ing the perfect college entrance essay. $250. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Comic Book Creations July 15-19. For grades 4-12. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Creative Movement Camp July 8-12. For ages 4-6. Dance, yoga, and creative movement. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Culinary Camp July 15-19. For grades 5-8. Learn how to cook all the elements of a four-course dinner using healthy foods. $200. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Culinary Camp July 22-26. For grades 9-12. Create delicious food in daily “top-chef” competitions. Learn from a profes-sional chef!. $200. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Fancy Friends Camp June 17-21. For ages 3-6. Fun for fans of Fancy Nancy books. $150.

Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall I Heart Art Camp June 10-14. For grades K-1. Famous artists and illustrations inspire young artists. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Mini-Masters Art Camp June 10-14. For grades 2-3. Create your own masterpieces after studying the masters!. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Puppetry Camp June 24-28. For grades 1-4. Create puppets, write shows and design sets. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Sensational Scrapbooking Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 2-6. Learn art techniques to create a lasting treasure. $165. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Spanish Review Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 8-12. For Level I and II students, this is a fun week of vocabulary review, speak-ing and writing. $300. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Spanish Review: Level I June 10-14. For grades 9-12. Games, skits and teamwork make this Level I Spanish review fun!. $300. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Storybook Adventures Camp June 24-28. Ages 3-5. Storybook characters provide fun themes for each day’s fun activities. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Study Skills & Grammar Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 8-11. Learn skills that will save you time, help you succeed in high school and help you succeed. $250. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Study Skills Camp July 22-26. For grades 5-7. All the tools for an organized and successful school year are taught and provided in this camp. $250. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Writers Workshop Camp July 15-19. For grades 3-4. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Jump Back In Time: Time Travel Summer Camp June 24-28, July 8-12. For ages 8-12. Take an adventure in time.

History will come to life through interactive games and time spent exploring the gardens, grounds and houses found in Columbia. $200; $160 members. Robert Mills House: 1616 Blanding Street 252-1770, historiccolumbia.org.

Ladybug Art Studios Basic Drawing for Beginners CampJune 10-13. For ages 13-17. Learn the basics of drawing from obser-vation – students will discover the foundation of drawing and com-position and how to make it come to life on paper. $115. Ladybug Art Studio: 701 Center St. 603-7312, facebook.com/ladybugartstudios.

Ladybug Art Studios Basic Painting for Beginners CampJune 24-27. For ages 13-17. Learn the basics of acrylic paint on canvas and other materials, from traditional to mixed media and contemporary techniques. Learn about color relationships and basic compositional techniques. $125. Ladybug Art Studio: 701 Center St. 603-7312, facebook.com/ladybu-gartstudios.

Ladybug Art Studios Recycled Crafty Creations CampJune 3-6, June 17-20. For ages 6-12. Make funky, fun artwork with everyday items that usually end up in the trash! Teach kids about recycling and being eco-conscious by turning trash into treasure! $95. Ladybug Art Studio: 701 Center St. 603-7312, facebook.com/ladybu-gartstudios.

Mad Platter Camp Van Gogh GoFor ages 3-6, 7-9, 10-plus. Various week-long art camps in a variety of themese and topics. Visit web-site for complete listing. $75-$165. The Mad Platter: 3101 Millwood Ave. mymadplatter.com.

Paint Like Picasso Aug. 6-10. For ages 8-12. Be inspired by our exhibition Picasso: Master Prints and learn a variety of painting techniques as you create your own vibrant renditions of still-lifes, landscapes and more. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Project Funway: Accessory Edition June 17-21. For ages 8-12. Design and make necklaces, bracelets, clutches, hair pins, and more while learning a variety of simple and fun techniques. The final day of camp features a fashion show!. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Redbird Studio & Gallery Summer Camps June 3-July 11. For ages 5-10, 11-17. Weekly art camps: painting and collage; beginning pottery; mosa-ics; sculpture. $150. Redbird Stu-dio and Gallery: 2757 Rosewood Dr. 727-2955, redbirdstudioandgallery.com.

Seven Oaks Park Arts Camp June 24-27. For ages 4-7. Basic drawing, pen and ink drawing,

basic watercolor and advanced watercolor, basic acrylic, basic oil, pastel, oil and chalk, as well as 3-D art. Supplies are provided for all classes. $85; $98 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Circus Camp June 17-20. Ages 3-12. Camp-ers learn rings, bars, tumbling, juggling, balance, trampoline, stilt walking and more circus fun. $65; $78 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Crafts for Kids Camp June 17-20. Ages 8-12. Participants will explore different craft projects including finger painting, watercol-ors, pastels, crayon etching, print making and tie-dye. $80; $93 non-residents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Dance Camp June 17-21. Ages 3-8. Designed for early development of technical ball/tap and movement. $70; $83 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Little Princess Jewelry Camp June 24-28. Ages 4-12. Learn how to make custom jewelry and end the week with a Little Princess Party and Fashion Show. $80; $93 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Summer Camps

Recommended for ages 7-12. Contact [email protected] or call 803.898.4999 southcarolinastatemuseum.org • 301 Gervais St., Columbia

Weekly June 10 - July 22 • Full day or half day campsDiscounts for State Museum members

• Archaeology! • Art Camp! • Electronic Game Design!

• Heroes Week! • LEGO™ Mindstorm! • AND MORE!!


Seven Oaks Park Theater Camp June 24-28. Ages 11-17. For novice and experienced actors. Covers theater basics, theater warm up and games, public speaking, ex-pression, line delivery, more. Show on the last day of camp. $88; $101 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Sketch This June 24-28. For ages 8-12. From pencils to pastels, create compel-ling works on a variety of surfaces and discover, along the way, that drawings can be more than just sketches. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

South Carolina State Museum Summer Art Camp June 24-28. Experience the art and visual culture of South Carolina from 1590 through today! Students will create their own works of art connected to and inspired by the state’s art history. Call for more information. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 898-4952, scmuseum.org.

South Carolina Summer Dance Conservatory July 7-26. For ages 11-21. Designed for serious ballet, jazz and con-temporary dance students. $2,400 residential; $1,400 commuter. University of South Carolina Band and Dance Hall: 324 Sumter St. 777-7264, artsandsciences.sc.edu/dance.

South Carolina Summer Swing Dance Intensive June 16-22. For ages 13-18. art-sandsciences.sc.edu/dance.

South Carolna Summer Dance Conservatory Princess Camp June 10-14, June 17-21. For ages 4-6, 7-10. Classes include a variety of dance forms such as classical ballet, jazz, contemporary dance, and musical theatre, as well as special classes in acting, make-up, and dance arts and crafts. $210. USC Dance Program Studios: 324 Sumter St. 777-7264, artsand-sciences.sc.edu/dance.

Teen Academy: Ceramics 101 July 22-26. For ages 13-18. Intro-duction to the medium of clay. While creating ceramic master-pieces, campers explore a variety of techniques, such as throwing on the pottery wheel, hand build-ing and slab building. $190; $152 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Teen Academy: Drawing 101 Aug. 6-10. For ages 14-18. Explore drawing in a variety of differ-ent mediums. Subjects include a clothed live model, building interiors and still-lifes. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Teen Academy: Manipulating Photography June 10-14. For ages 13-18. Explore the art of photography by manipu-lating both digital and Polaroid

images to achieve unique and dramatic effects. Work with Photo-shop to achieve desired effects. You must bring you own digital camera. $190; $152 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Teen Academy: Metal Works July 15-19. For ages 4-7. An explo-ration of ancient myths and leg-ends. Explore artwork inspired by the stories of Greece, Rome, and Egypt. Then, complete mythology-based projects of your own. $135; $108 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

The Art Avengers June 3-7. For ages 8-12. A crime occurred at the CMA! Use your skills of deduction and your love of art to help solve this mystery. Follow the clues each day to solve the case and learn techniques while recreating a “missing” artwork. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Town Theatre Advanced Acting Camp June 17-21. For ages 11-18. $165. Town Theatre: 1012 Sumter St. 799-2510, towntheatre.com.

Town Theatre Back Stage Pass Camp June 24-28, July 22-27. For ages 11-18. $165. Town Theatre: 1012 Sumter St. 799-2510, towntheatre.com.

Town Theatre Basic Acting Camp June 10-14. For ages 11-18. $165. Town Theatre: 1012 Sumter St. 799-2510, towntheatre.com.

Town Theatre Fairy Tale Theatre Camp June 10-14, July 8-12, July 15-19. For ages 5-9. $165. Town Theatre: 1012 Sumter St. 799-2510, towntheatre.com.

Town Theatre Star to Be Camp June 17-21. For ages 5-9. $165. Town Theatre: 1012 Sumter St. 799-2510, towntheatre.com.

Town Theatre Storybook Theatre Camp June 24-28. For ages 5-9. $165. Town Theatre: 1012 Sumter St. 799-2510, towntheatre.com.

University of South Carolina Culinary Camp July 8-12. For grades 9-12. $395. University of South Carolina Mc-Cutchen House: USC Horseshoe culinaryusc.org.

USC Fashion Camp June 10-14. Ages 10-18. Project Runway-style fashion camp. $550. Carolina Coliseum: 708-2772, hrsm.sc.edu/fashioncamp.

USC School of Music Drum Major Clinic June 20-22. For high school students. Instruction and leader-ship classes, with an emphasis on developing fundamentals and advanced field conducting tech-niques. $99. University of South Carolina Band and Dance Hall: 324

Sumter St. 777-4278.

USC String Project Summer Day Camp July 15-19. For ages 8-14. Daily group music instruction culmi-nating with a Friday afternoon concert. $125. University of South Carolina String Project: 851 Park St. 777-9568, music.sc.edu.

USC Summer Drama Conservatory June 10-28. For grades 1-12. Providing aspiring theatre artists with a challenging, stimulating and fun training and performance experience. Four age divisions. $200-$600. 777-1277, artsandsciences.sc.edu/thea.

Wired June 10-14. For ages 8-12. Be in-spired by metal wire and construct sculptures, assemblages, drawings and mobiles. $160; $128 members. Columbia Museum of Art: 1515 Main St. 799-2810, columbiamuseum.org.

Workshop Theatre Fairy Tale Advice Council Camp June 10-14. For ages 6-9. Mini-mu-sical camp: There’s trouble in Fair-ly Tale Land and the council, led by Rapunzel, a Handsome Prince and a (recovering) Wicked Witch, offer help in character-building to the famous folk creatures. $150. Workshop Theatre: 1136 Bull St. 799-6551, workshoptheatre.com.

Workshop Theatre Fairy Tale Advice Council Camp June 17-21. For ages 8-11. Mini-musical camp: Come join us as we look in on the characters of Oz one year later. $150. Workshop Theatre: 1136 Bull St. 799-6551, workshoptheatre.com.

Workshop Theatre Improvisation Camp June 24-28. For ages 10-12. An in-tensive weeklong camp exploring the art of improvisational theater to teach kids to focus their creativ-ity and collaborate on the spot. $150. Workshop Theatre: 1136 Bull St. 799-6551, workshoptheatre.com.

Workshop Theatre One Direction Connection! Camp Aug. 5-9. For ages 7-12. Join us as we work on vocals and dance moves — and create cool costumes — using One Direction’s hits! $150. Workshop Theatre: 1136 Bull St. 799-6551, work-shoptheatre.com.

YMCA Art Camp July 8-12. Grades 3-9. Campers will learn and experience mosaics, sculting, and much more first hand. $230; $180 members. Jeep Rogers YMCA: 900 Lake Carolina Dr. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Boys Rock Camp July 29-Aug. 2. Boys Rock is every-thing awesome about being a guy: sports, games, swimming, building stuff. At Jeep Rogers, Lexington branches. $230; $180 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Culinary Camp June 11-15, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-Aug. 3. Grades 3-9. Campers will work


Adventures in Robot C Programming July 15-20. For grades 5-9. Learn how to program robots using the RobotC programming language. No programming experience is needed. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Vex Robotics June 16-21. For grades 5-9. Learn how robots think, sense, and func-tion before designing and building one. $975 residential; $575 com-muter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Challenger Center Advanced Robotics Camp June 12-13. For grades 4-8. Camp participants will build two robots to keep. $75. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

Challenger Center Astronaut Academy July 8-11. For grades 6-8. Explore robotics and rocketry and avia-tion as you prepare for your first mission! Campers will construct a robot and a model rocket with an engine that they can keep after launch. They will also fly a full Space Mission, visit the e-Planetarium, and fly planes with our flight simulators. $180. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

Challenger Center Astronaut Academy Junior June 24-27. For grades 3-5. Explore robotics and rocketry and aviation as you prepare for your first mission! Campers will construct a robot and a model rocket with an engine that they can keep after launch. They will also fly a full Space Mission, visit the e-Planetarium, and fly planes with our flight simulators. $180. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

Challenger Center Intro Robotics Camp June 10-11. Grades 4-8. Camp par-ticipants will build two robots to keep. $75. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

Challenger Learning Center Advanced Aviation Academy July 15-18. For grades 9-12. Come fly with us! Let our Certified Flight Instructor guide you through pilot training lessons. Campers will plan and fly a variety of cross-country flights using different aircraft and in different areas of the country. Campers will receive a flight logbook documenting their train-ing. $100. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

Challenger Learning Center Advanced Rocket Camp June 5-6. For grades 4-8. Be a rocket scientist! Build (and launch) two rockets! . $75. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

Challenger Learning Center Intro Aviation Academy July 8-11. $100. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

Challenger Learning Center Intro Rocket Camp June 3-4. For grades 4-8. Be a rocket scientist! Build (and launch) two rockets! . $75. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, thechallengercenter.net.

EdVenture Giggle Science Camp June 3-7, July 29-Aug. 2. Ages 3-4. Designed to excite and capture the attention of our smallest scientists, Giggle Science campers explore science through mixing, mashing, pouring and experi-menting in a real laboratory!. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Spa Science Camp June 3-7, June 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 29-Aug 2. Ages 5-7. Bouncing bubbles, foam-

with culinary faculty at USC to help build their culinary skills. Classes will focus on healthy foods that are fun and taste great! Camp-ers prepare a meal each day, which they will get to eat. Jeep Rogers, Lexington and Northwest locations. $250; $200 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Lego Camp June 24-28. For grades 1-9. Camp-ers will use their creativity to build houses, automobiles, cities, and much more. Swimming and group games are also included in sched-uling. $230; $180 members. Jeep Rogers YMCA: 900 Lake Carolina Dr. columbiaymca.org.

math & scienceAdventures in Aviation June 2-7; June 9-14. For grades 6-8, 9-12. Unique pilot training course where campers will learn the same information, and perform the same flight maneuvers, as a student pilot going through flight school. $575-$975. The Challenger Learning Center of Richland School District One: 2600A Barhamville Rd. 929-3951, saeu.sc.edu/adven-tures/cms.html.

Adventures in Computer Gaming July 7-12, July 14-19. For grades 5-9, 8-12. Hands-on video game

camp; learn graphics, modeling, animation, and artificial intel-ligence. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Engineering July 14-19. Learn about different types of engineering and what en-gineers really do. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adventures.

Adventures in Forensic Science June 2-7, June 9-14. For grades 9-12. Criminal investigation camp. $975 residential; $575 commuter. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/adven-tures.

EdVenture’s Campsare Really Cool!Don’t miss the opportunity to keep your child’s brain engaged during their vacation. EDDIE®s Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp EdVenture features exciting hands-on activities that will have your camper learning and loving it. Spaces are limited! Spring Break Camp:April 1-5 | Summer Camp: June 3-August 9For more details and to register, visit www.edventure.org.

211 Gervais Street, Columbia SC

This summer the Art School is offering a variety of unique camps for your young artist.

When your child participates in our summer camps, they think creatively, practice problem-solving skills, and have fun!

• Camps for kids from 4 – 18

• New camps each week between June 3 – August 10

• Painting, fashion, ceramics, comics and more!


ing monsters, and bath bombs! Learn how to make your very own bath supplies and the science behind them. Campers will make bath crayons, masks, scrubs, bubble bath, soaps, and even perfumes! $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture BioGene-ius Camp June 10-14. For ages 11-12. After learning about proper safety techniques, campers will gear up for real experiments in genetics. Campers will make DNA models, grow fruit flies (Drosophila mela-nogaster), and practice drawing conclusions from their results. Get ready for some mind boggling! $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture BioLab Detective Camp June 17-21, July 22-26. For ages 8-10. Campers will learn the importance of lab safety, get a closer look at science gad-gets, and perform cool science experiments that help solve crime and fight disease! Learn how to answer the tough questions with electricity, chemicals, and more!. $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture EDDIE’s MakeShop Camp July 8-12. For ages 11-12. Channel your inner engineer as you explore some of Earth’s major problems, build a robot and program a microcontroller! Campers will explore EdVenture’s new maker space and use tools to design and create with everyday materials. $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Living World Camp June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2. For ages 5-7. Campers will learn how to stay healthy in a world of genes and microbes. Discover how to use microscopes, make DNA bracelets, color eggs to learn about genes and cells and analyze mystery water. Grab your thinking caps, The Living World awaits! $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Robotastic Camp Aug. 5-9. For ages 8-10. Explore robotics technology in EdVenture’s new Robotastic camp! Using lap-tops, campers will build and pro-gram their very own robot during a week of techy fun. Campers will explore current uses of robotics technology and brainstorm how robots may be used in day-to-day life in 3013. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Science of Food Camp June 3-7, July 8-12. For ages 8-10. Combine your passions for culinary artistry and scientific discovery as we delve into the science behind food. Campers will whip up some tasty treats as they

explore the chemistry of cooking and the biochemistry of nutrition in EdVenture’s new cooking lab, Taste Buds. $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

Engineering for Kids Electronic Game Design: Invader Defense Game July 8-12. Campers use Multime-dia Fusion 2 to create their own video game from start to finish. Whether firing marshmallows or missiles, young game designers will program characters to survive waves of enemy attacks in order to reach each level. $220; $130 half day; $115-$200 members. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 574-9198, engineering-forkids.net.

Engineering for Kids Game Design: Racing Games July 15-19. Campers use Multi-media Fusion 2 to create their own video game. Students design a racetrack, race cars and an environment in which their cars compete. At the end of the class, campers take home a copy of the game they create. $220; $130 half day; $115-$200 members. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 574-9198, engineering-forkids.net.

Engineering for Kids Heroes Week July 8-12. To protect the world and save mankind in the process, campers will join a league of heroes and compete in engi-neering-related challenges, such as saving an ecosystem from a potentially lethal oil spill. Only one group will end the week as the ultimate league of super heroes. $220; $130 half day; $115-$200 members. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 574-9198, engineeringforkids.net.

Engineering for Kids LEGO How Amusing June 17-21. With the goal of creating the most fantastic theme park experience ever, campers compete on teams in engineering-related contests. At the end of the week, only one team will win the prestigious honor of having created the world’s next great amusement park. $220; $130 half day; $115-$200 members. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Ger-vais St. 574-9198, engineeringforkids.net.

Engineering for Kids LEGO Mindstorm June 17-21. Using LEGO Robotics, campers design, program, and control fully functional robotic models in a series of real-life activities. $220; $130 half day; $115-$200 members. South Caro-lina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 574-9198, engineeringforkids.net.

Engineering for Kids LEGO Rescue Mission June 24-28, July 22-26. Using LEGO Robotics, computers and teamwork, campers design and program robots to respond to simulated disaster situations such as moving rubble and retrieving targets. $220; $130 half day; $115-

$200 members. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 574-9198, engineeringforkids.net.

Engineering for Kids Momentum Madness July 15-19. Campers work with their Pit Crew to design and build vehicles, such as dragsters and hovering levitrons, able to withstand astonishing speeds. $220; $130 half day; $115-$200 members. South Carolina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 574-9198, engineeringforkids.net.

Engineering for Kids Survivor: Engineer’s Cove June 24-28, July 22-26. Stranded on an abandoned island, surrounded by danger, darkness, cold temper-atures and wild animals, campers compete as tribes in engineering-related challenges to survive and eventually escape the harsh island conditions. $220; $130 half day; $115-$200 members. South Caro-lina State Museum: 301 Gervais St. 574-9198, engineeringforkids.net.

Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics GoSciTech Summer Camp June 16-22, June 23-29, July 7-13. For grades 8-10. Courses offered include, but are not limited to: Game Theory, Science of Music, Engineering, the Search for Life Out There, CSI, Codes & Cryptog-raphy, Marine Biology, and Science & the Law. $675. scgssm.org/goscitech.

Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics iTeams Summer camp June 16-22, June 23-29, July 7-13. For grades 7-8. Inspires students to pursue careers in the fields of computer science, technology and entrepreneurship through hands-on, team-based projects. Free. Lexington Middle School: 702 N. Lake Dr. scgssm.org/programs-clubs/iteams.

Heathwood Hall Algebra I, II & Geometry Review Camp June 17-21. For grades 9-11. Get ready for your next level of math and review for a strong start next year. $200. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Chemistry Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 6-8. Experiments make learning about reactions and electrochemistry fun! $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Girls’ Basketball Camp June 10-14. For grades 3-6. Coach John O’Cain and top girls players will help you improve your skills. $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Golf Squad June 3-7; Aug. 12-16. For grades 1-12. Expert golf instruction taught by a PGA Pro in a fun small-group setting. $250. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

This summer the Art School is offering a variety of unique camps for your young artist.

When your child participates in our summer camps, they think creatively, practice problem-solving skills, and have fun!

• Camps for kids from 4 – 18

• New camps each week between June 3 – August 10

• Painting, fashion, ceramics, comics and more!


Heathwood Hall Inventors Workshop June 17-21. For grades 2-5. Where do great ideas come from? Find out in this camp and invent your own! $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall LEGO City Camp June 17-21. For grades 1-2. Create cities and systems with LEGOs and technology. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Math Essentials For Advanced Math Students Camp June 24-28. For grades 10-12. Learn tools you’ll need to excel in your upper-level math course. $200. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Math Matters Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 1-4. Games, challenges and practice will help you master math in a fun way! $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Math Matters Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 1-4. Games, challenges and practice will help you master math in a fun way! $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Prepping for Algebra Camp July 22-26. For grades 7-8. This is a review of pre-algebra to help you succeed in your first Algebra class. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Prepping for Middle School Math Camp June 17-21. For grades 5-6. Decimals, fractions and computa-tion, oh my! Math can be fun and exciting!. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Robotics Camp June 17-21. For grades 3-4. Cre-ate robots using the latest LEGO technology. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Video Game Creation Camp June 3-7. Ages 8-15. Learn what it takes to create your own video game. $295. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Video Game: The Sequel Camp June 3-7. Ages 8-15. Take your video game-building skills to the next level. $295. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Mad Science Summer Camps Weekly educational camps for children. Multiple locations. Visit

website for complete listings. 739-2122, madscience.com/columbia.

Mad Science: Crazy Chemworks June 24-28. For ages 5-12. Explores the chemistry of everyday life. Call for registration, venue and fee in-formation. $129; $147 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Mad Science: NASA June 17-21. From our Earth’s atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program for children sends them on a quest for exploration. Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch! . $129; $147 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Mad Science: Reactions in Action June 17-21. Campers will get mi-croscopic as they explore the ba-sic building blocks of the universe, atoms and molecules and discover how they interact in interesting combinations. $129; $147 nonresi-dent. 739-2122, madscience.org.

YMCA Sci-Venture Camp July 8-12, July 22-26, Aug. 5-9. For grades 3-9. Science and outdoor skills camp. At Downtown, Lex-ington, Northwest, Jeep Rogers locations. $230; $180 members. columbiaymca.org.

sports & recreationCrooked Creek Park Itty Bitty Gymnastics Camp June 17-20. Ages 2-4. A taste of gymnastics through tumbling, beam, bars the trampoline and more. $40; $53 nonresidents. Crooked Creek Park: 1098 Old Lex-ington Hwy. 345-6181, icrc.net.

Crooked Creek Park Sailing Camp June 10-14, June 24-28. Ages 10-17. A week of sailing instruction on the shores of Lake Murray taught by a US Sailing Association Certified In-structor. Basic swimming skills are required. $150; $168 nonresidents. Crooked Creek Park: 1098 Old Lex-ington Hwy. 345-6181, icrc.net.

Dawn Staley Basketball Academy 2012 Summer Camps June 18-21. For girls grades 6-12. Intense basketball instruction, development and competition designed to develop and improve campers’ individual basketball skills. $250. 777-0371, dawnstaley-basketballcamp.com.

Dawn Staley Basketball Academy Little Gamecock Day Camp June 24-26. For grades 1-5. Two-day camp designed to provide the necessary skills foundation in a positive and fun environment. $75. 777-0371, dawnstaleybasketball-camp.com.

Frank Martin Basketball Camps Various camps for various age and skill levels. Visit website for details. frankmartinbasketball-camps.com.

Gamecock Baseball Skills Camp July 12-14. For ages 13-18. Pro-style workout; focus on the devel-opment of each player’s offensive and defensive abilities along with the opportunity to showcase the camper’s skills in live games. $320. Carolina Stadium: 431 Wil-liams St. southcarolinabaseball-camps.com.

Gamecock Swimming Starts, Turns & Breakouts Camp Camp June 18-20. For ages 8-18. Focuses specifically on the highly athletic motions and fundamental bio-mechanics of starts, turns, and breakouts. $345 residential; $320 commuter. gamecockswimcamp.com.

Gamecock Swimming Technique Camp June 15-18, June 20-23. For ages 8-18. Designed to teach funda-mental and advanced stroke skills for all four strokes. Swimmers will learn new techniques to make their swimming easier and faster. $545 residential; $495 commuter. gamecockswimcamp.com.

Gamecock Swimming Training Camp June 15-18. For ages 8-18. Training focuses on intensive conditioning,

thorough instruction and analysis of all four strokes. $545 residen-tial; $495 commuter. gamecockswimcamp.com.

Gamecock Volleyball All-Skills Camp July 9-11. Intended for beginning and intermediate levels; teaches basic skills: serving, setting, hitting and defense. $225. scvolleyballcamps.com.

Gamecock Volleyball Elite Skills Camp July 19-21. Designed for elite level volleyball players who want to prepare for collegiate volleyball. $285; $350 overnight. scvolleyballcamps.com.

Gamecock Volleyball Skill Academies July 17-18. For intermediate and experienced levels. Choose from Hitting Academy, Setting Academy or Libero Academy. $225. scvolleyballcamps.com.

George Bryan Golf Camp Aug. 5-7. Ages 7-15. Designed for beginner to intermediate golfers. $85; $98 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane. 772-3336, icrc.net.

Heathwood Hall Boys Basketball Camp June 17-21. For grades 5-8. Coach Jeff Whalen helps take your game to the next level. $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

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Heathwood Hall Boys Lacrosse Camp June 10-14. For grades 2-12. Top notch lacrosse instruction with college- and pro-level coaching staff. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Cheer Camp July 8-12. For grades 1-5. Learn cheers and routines and make fun crafts! $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Coed Basketball Camp July 22-26. For grades 1-6. $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Fencing Camp July 8-12. For grades 5-12. Learn the basics of fencing with an expe-rienced coach. $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Football Camp July 8-12. For grades 2-5. Rich Edwards gives players skills, drills and fun challenges to improve their play. $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Graphic Arts Camp July 15-19. For grades 7-12. Learn to master all sorts of graphic and web design programs. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline

Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Guitar Rocks! Camp June 24-28. For grades 5-9. Learn guitar and technology that will help you create music, music videos and more. $150. Heath-wood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Highlander Sports Camp June 24-28. For grades 1-6. Play a multitude of sports in the morning, take a sports-related field trip in the afternoon. $225 full-day; $125 half-day. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall MS Football Camp July 15-19. For grades 6-7. $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Soccer Camp June 10-14. For grades K-6. Coach Curtis Player teaches soccer skills and fundamentals. $125. Heath-wood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, [email protected].

Heathwood Hall Soccer Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades K-6. Curtis Player teaches soccer skills & positive sportsmanship. $125. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Tennis Camp June 3-7; Aug. 12-16. For grades K-4. Fun games and quick-start

training pairs tennis success and fun. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Video Production Camp July 22-26. For grades 7-12. Create and edit your own videos & learn to use digital picture enhance-ment. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Whitewater Kayaking Adventure June 17-21. For grades 3-6. Learn excellent paddling and safety skills and build confidence on the water. $175. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Irmo Baseball Camp June 24-27. Ages 6-15. Camp in-cludes instruction on hitting, field-ing, base running, game situations, drills, and daily scrimmages. $70; $83 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Irmo Football Camp June 24-27. Ages 8-14. $70; $83 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Irmo Soccer Camp July 15-18. For ages 4-5, 6-18. $70; $83 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Mark Berson Carolina Soccer Camp June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2. For boys ages 5-16. Designed to teach individual skills, tactics, and funda-mentals of team play. $260; $150 half day. markbersoncarolinasoc-cercamp.com.

Mark Berson Carolina Soccer Identification and Super Elite Camp June 28-30, Aug. 2-4. For boys ages 14-19. Includes special and exclusive sessions in the areas of soccer nutrition, strength, condi-tioning and agility training, proper pre-game and post game warm-up routines, along with videotape analysis of each player in matches. $565 residential; $520 commuter. markbersoncarolinasoccercamp.com.

Mark Berson Carolina Soccer Junior Residential Camp June 28-30, Aug. 2-4. For boys ages 9-13. Designed to give players the proper blend of instruction and match competition; emphasizes technique, tactics, and small-sided play. $485 residential; $445 com-muter. markbersoncarolinasoccer-camp.com.

Mark Berson Carolina Soccer Senior Residential Camp June 28-30, Aug. 2-4. For boys ages 14-19. intensive acceler-ated soccer environment for the experienced player; emphasizes technique, tactics, and small-sided play. $485 residential; $445 com-muter. markbersoncarolinasoccer-camp.com.

Phil Savitz Soccer Camp June 10-13. For ages 4-5, 6-17. Teaches game fundamentals, individual skills, tactics and more. Wear tennis shoes; bring a soc-cer ball and water bottle daily. $45-$70; $58-$83 nonresidents. Crooked Creek Park: 1098 Old Lex-ington Hwy. 345-6181, icrc.net.

Plex Summer Camps Dates TBA. Activities include ice skating, skateboarding, archery, swimming, water park trips, bowl-ing, golf, zoo trips, rock climbing, public library trips, daily arts & craft projects, movies, miniature golf, canoeing, horseback riding, disk golf, tumbling, Zumba, line dancing and trips to the park. Sports camps include soccer, ice hockey, inline hockey, basketball, football, skateboarding, lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, broomball, archery, golf, gymnastics, cheer-leading, karate, tae kwondo and karate. Visit website for full list-ings. $125 per week. plexindoorsports.com.

Saluda Shoals Park Kayak Camp June 12-14, July 16-18. Ages 8-12, 13-18. Learn the fundamentals of kayaking on the Saluda River. $105; $123 nonresidents. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 772-1228, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Cheer Camp June 10-14. For ages 5-16. Learn cheerleading basics from local cheer coaches and squad mem-bers. $65; $78 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane

772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Fishing Camp June 24-28. Ages 6-16. Learn basic fishing skills & techniques for bass and striper fishing from a profes-sional. $75; $88 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Girls Softball Camp June 24-27. Ages 8-18. Learn the fundamentals of softball, including throwing, hitting and fielding. $70; $83 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Gymnastics Camp June 24-27. Ages 3-12. Tumbling, balance beam, vaulting, paral-lel bars and more. $65; $78 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Karate Camp June 17-20. All ages. Karate games and lessons. $70; $83 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park KidFit Basketball Camp June 24-27. For ages 5-8. Give your child a head start on the funda-mentals of dribbling, passing, ball handling, shooting, defense, and more. $65; $78 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

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Seven Oaks Park Sports Galore Camp June 17-20. Ages 3-12. Introduction to non-traditional sports: Frisbee, hockey, volleyball, bowling, kick-ball, more. $65; $78 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Shelley Smith South Carolina Soccer School June 24-28, July 22-26. For girls grades 5-12. For beginning to advanced soccer players; provides a positive learning environment through technical work and game/match play for all participants. $245 full day; $145 half day. carolinasoccerschool.com.

South Carolina Baseball Youth Day Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12. For ages 7-12. Designed to teach fundamentals of the game: hitting, throwing, fielding, base running and basics of chosen position. $245. Carolina Stadium: 431 Williams Street. southcarolinabaseballcamps.com.

South Carolina Soccer School Identification and Elite Skills Camp June 8-9. For girls grades 8-12. $175. carolinasoccerschool.com.

South Carolina United FC Recreational Soccer Camp Downtown June 24-28. For ages 4-14. Daily technical skills sessions and small-sided games. $85. Owens Field: 1351 Jim Hamilton Blvd. southcarolinaunitedfc.com.

South Carolina United FC Recreational Soccer Camp East June 17-21. For ages 4-14. Daily technical skills sessions and small-sided games. $85. Spring Valley Presbyterian Church: 125 Sparkle-berry Lane. southcarolinaunitedfc.com.

South Carolina United FC Recreational Soccer Camp West Aug. 5-9. For ages 4-14. Daily technical skills sessions and small-sided games. BB&T Complex & Ballentine Field: 1009 Bickley Rd. $85. southcarolinaunitedfc.com.

South Carolina United Recreational Soccer Camp Northwest July 15-19. For ages 4-14. Daily technical skills sessions and small-sided games. $85. YMCA-NorthWest: 1501 Kennerly Road southcarolinaunitedfc.com.

South Carolina United Soccer Camp June 17-21, July 24-28, July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2. For grades K-9. Half-day soccer camp. High-quality instruction; focus on individual soccer skills. Participants must register at southcarolinaunitedfc.com. At Jeep Rogers, Northwest, Downtown locations. $90. columbiaymca.org.

Steve Spurrier One-Day Football Skill Camp June 21, July 27. For boys grades 9-12. $80; $40 half day. Williams-Brice Stadium:

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Steve Spurrier Youth Football Camp June 14-16. For boys grades 3-8. $235; $275 overnight. gamecock-sonline.com.

YMCA Basketball Camp June 17-21, Aug. 5-9. For grades K-9. Half- and full-day basketball camps. At Jeep Rogers, North-west, Downtown locations. $185 full-day, $90 half-day; $135/$65 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Cheertastic Camp June 24-28, July 22-26. For grades K-9. High-intensity cheerleading camp. $185; $135 members. Jeep Rogers YMCA: 900 Lake Carolina Dr. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Equestrian Resident Camp June 17-21, July 15-19, Aug. 5-9. For grades 2-10. Campers will be divided into groups by ability and knowledge. Campers must weigh under 180 lbs. Drop-off and pickup at Lexington location. $390; $340 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Flag Football Camp June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2. For grades K-9. Half- and full-day football fundamentals camp. At Northwest, Jeep Rogers, Downtown locations. $175 full-day, $85 half-day; $130/$60 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Lacrosse Camp July 22-26. For grades 3-9. Half-day lacrosse fundamentals camp. $90; $65 members. YMCA Downtown:

1420 Sumter Street. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Sports of All Sorts Camp July 8-12. For grades K-9. Half-day, multi-sport camp. $90; $65 members. YMCA Downtown: 1420 Sumter Street columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Tennis Camp June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9. For grades K-9. Full-day and half-day tennis fundamentals camp. $185 full-day, $90 half-day; $135/$65 members. Jeep Rogers YMCA: 900 Lake Carolina Dr. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Triathlon Camp July 15-19. For grades K-9. Helps campers improve swim strokes, learn to bike, run and take care of their bodies. Campers must be able to swim, bike. $185; $135 members. Jeep Rogers YMCA: 900 Lake Carolina Dr. columbiaymca.org.

traditional & multi-disciplinaryBethel Christian Camp Offers day camps and adventure camps for kids aged 6-16. Various age groupings and camp dates. Visit web site for complete listings. $145 day camp; $223 residential. Bethel Christian Camp: 750 Boy Scout Rd. bethelchristiancamp.org.

Camp Cherokee June 9-15; June 16-22; June 23-29; June 30-July 6; July 7-10; July 14-20; July 21-27; July 28-Aug. 3; Aug. 4-10. For ages 6-14. Sailing, wall climbing, canoeing, zip lining, ar-chery, more. $410; $375 members. Kings Mountain State Park: Blacks-burg, S.C. campcherokee.org.

Camp Gesher June 10-Aug. 16. Weekly day camp. Through values-based character education, campers will form a positive relationship with and learn about: Jewish life and world cultures; swimming and fitnes; arts and crafts; nature and gardening; drama and music; team sports and informal group games. $130-$170. Katie & Irwin Kahn Jew-ish Community Center: 306 Flora Dr. jcccolumbia.org.

EdVenture Junior Firefighter Camp Aug. 5-9. Ages 3-4. Take your seat in a real 24-foot fire truck during this blazing week of firefighting fun! Junior Firefighter Campers will learn the science behind fire behavior, what to do during a fire and how to call 911. Campers will also visit a real fire station and learn the essentials of fire and life safety. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture EDDIE’s World Camp June 17-21, July 22-26. For ages 3-4. Get ready for the trip of a life-time with the world’s largest child

as your traveling buddy! EDDIE’s World takes campers on a journey through, up, and around EDDIE’s house. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Five-Alarm Fire Camp June 24-28. For ages 11-12. Camp-ers will become part of a team to learn what it takes to be a South Carolina firefighter. Five-Alarm Fire Campers will visit the South Carolina Fire Academy, The City of Columbia Fire Department Headquarters Station 1, and the Columbia Fire Department Fire Museum. Each camper will learn the essentials of fire and life safety during this action-filled week! $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Four-Alarm Fire Camp June 10-14, July 15-19. For ages 8-10. Find out what it takes to be a South Carolina firefighter. Camp-ers will visit the South Carolina Fire Academy, The City of Colum-bia Fire Department Headquar-ters Station 1, and the Columbia Fire Department Museum. Each Four-Alarm Camper will learn the essentials of fire and life safety. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

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EdVenture Three-Alarm Fire Camp June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, July 22-26. For ages 5-7. Sound the alarm! Three-Alarm Campers will learn about the science behind fire behavior, what to do during a fire and how to call 911. Campers will visit a real fire station learn the essentials of fire and life safety. $145; $125 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

EdVenture Tinker Toys Camp June 17-21, July 22-26, Aug. 5-9. For ages 5-7. Tinker, create, design and make! In celebration of the Maker Movement, Tinker Toys is entirely devoted to exploration and creativity. Your little tinkerer will experience what it’s like to design and create their very own products. From burlap animals to squishy circuits, soldering and simple sewing, your young inven-tor will learn the true meaning of DIY and the art and science behind it all!. $165; $145 members. EdVenture Children’s Museum: 211 Gervais St. 779-3100, edventure.org.

Extreme Safari June 10-Aug. 19. For ages 11-14. Includes two field trips per week, arts and crafts, games and two snacks per day. Camp is held at Crooked Creek Park and Saluda Shoals Park. $98; $116 nonresi-dents. icrc.net.

Hammond Summer Programs Hammond offers a wide selection of summer programs for students

and adults throughout the com-munity. Whether it’s learning a new and exciting skill, exploring outdoors, or preparing for the up-coming academic year, Hammond has a program for all ages and interests. $65-$300. hammondschool.org.

Heathwood Hall Adventures Abound Camp For the adventurous sort, this week is filled with scavenger and treasure hunts. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall American Girls Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 1-4. Learn history through the games, food, dress-ups and more of the American Girls’ book series. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Beyond Wikipedia Camp July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 6-12. Become a master of research and knowledge without the pressure of an assignment. $150. Heath-wood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Climbing Adventure Camp July 8-12. For grades 3-6. Gain confidence in climbing on the Alpine Tower, Odyssey Course and more. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Critter Camp July 22-26. For grades K-5. Learn to care for animals in your own home or in nature. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Garden Sprouts Camp June 17-21. For grades K-3. Stories, cooking and hands-on learning in the garden. $165. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Nature Creations Camp June 24-28. For grades 2-5. Explore the natural world around us and write, draw, or compose your own natural wonder. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Heathwood Hall Wacky World of Fun Camp July 22-26. For ages 3-4. Water play day, pajama & pancake day and other play themes make for fun!. $150. Heathwood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd. 231-7710, heathwood.org.

Highlander Day Camp June 3-Aug. 2. Weekly day camp. Experienced teachers guide age-appropriate groups of campers, ages 3 years through sixth grade through a fun-filled day of activi-ties. Arts & crafts, science, drama, nature explorations, field trips and swimming help your child grow and have a memorable summer!. $200 full day; $120 half day. Heath-wood Hall: 3000 S. Beltline Blvd.

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Lexington Leisure Center Day Camp June 10-Aug. 18. For grades 1-6. Action-packed camp with weekly theme based activities and field trips. $85; $25 daily. Lexington Leisure Center: 108 Park Rd. 957-7828, lcrac.com.

Palmetto Conservation Foundation Adventure Camp June 17-21, July 15-19. For ages 7-13. Programs combine leader-ship, education, adventure, and fun with the intent of helping children grow mentally and physi-cally, develop self-confidence, and become stewards of the environ-ment. $200. Canoeing for Kids: 114 Riverchase Ct. palmettoconserva-tion.org/summercamp.asp.

Richland County Recreation Commission Summer Camp of Adventure June 10-Aug. 6. Full-day camps. Kids will have great adventures with the Richland County Rec-reation Commission’s Summer Adventures Camps. Offers great activities, field trips and educa-tional experiences; hands-on math and science instruction, hot and healthy lunches, technology education, health and fitness activities. 754-6720, richlandcountyrecreation.com.

Riverbanks Zoo Kindercamp June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-4, July 8-11, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. Ages 4-5.

Week-long preschool camp. $190; $120 members. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: I-126 and Greystone Blvd. 779-8717, riverbanks.org.

Riverbanks Zoo Wild Weeks June 3-7, June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-4, July 8-11, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. For ages 6-11. Earth-friendly summer camp; campers learn about wildlife and the world around them through crafts, games, keeper talks, live animal encounters and more. $255; $185 members. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden: I-126 and Greystone Blvd. 779-8717, riverbanks.org.

Saluda Shoals Park Adventure Camp July 9-11, Aug. 6-8. For ages 8-12. Enjoy days of fun that will include tubing, boating, campfire building, fishing, Geocaching, and challenge course adventures. $35; $48 nonresidents. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 772-1228, icrc.net.

Saluda Shoals Park Bugs and Beasties Camp June 18-20, July 23-25. For ages 4-5. Enter the weird and wacky world of small critters. Play games, sing songs, and make a craft. $40; $53 nonresident. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 772-1228, icrc.net.

Saluda Shoals Park Horse Camps June 10-14, June 25-27, July 9-11, July 15-19, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 13-15. Ages 6-16. Learn the basics of

horse care, enjoy a daily ride, and make a craft. Height and weight restrictions apply. $120-$200; $138-$218 nonresidents. Wescott Acres: 6005 Wescott Rd 772-1228, icrc.net.

Saluda Shoals Park Outdoor Skills Camp June 25-28, July 30-Aug. 1. Ages 8-12. Designed for young adventur-ers that want to camp but need to learn basic skills to success-fully enjoy the outdoors. $48; $61 nonresidents. Saluda Shoals Park: 5605 Bush River Rd. 772-1228, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Garden Camp June 10-13. For ages 4-7. Learn about gardening, composting, pre-paring soil, planting and how to at-tract birds and butterflies to your garden. Bring home completed art projects to decorate your garden. $75; $88 nonresident. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

Seven Oaks Park Super Summer Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28. For ages 10 and up. For children with special needs and their siblings. Offers indoor and outdoor activities including crafts, games, canoeing and much more. $125; $143 nonresidents. Seven Oaks Park: 200 Leisure Lane 772-3336, icrc.net.

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South Carolina Railroad Museum Charters for parties, historical and informational trips. Educa-tional experiences. Can cater your needs. South Carolina Railroad Museum: 110 Industrial Park Road, Winnsboro. Varies. scrm.org.

Spires Gym Summer Camp June 10-Aug. 18. For grades 1-9. Action packed camp with weekly theme based activities and field trips. $40; $10 daily. Spires Gym: 1500 Dunbar Rd. 791-1631, lcrac.com.

Summer Safari Jun. 10-Aug. 19. Ages 5-10, 11-14. Weekly day camp. Includes two field trips per week, arts and crafts, games and two snacks per day. Held at Crooked Creek and Saluda Shoals Park. . $98; $116 nonresidents. icrc.net.

Tri-City Leisure Center Summer Camp June 10-Aug. 18. For grades 1-6. Action packed camp with weekly theme based activities and field trips. $85; $25 daily. Tri-City Leisure Center: 485 Brooks Ave. 939-9309, lcrac.com.

University Test Prep SAT/ACT Institute June 24-27, July 22-25, July 29-Aug. 1. For high school students. Comprehensive SAT and ACT test preparation. $499. 777-9444, saeu.sc.edu/testing.

YMCA Discoverers Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. For grades 2-3. At the Downtown, Jeep Rogers, Lex-ington and Northwest locations. $155; $105 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Explorers Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. For kindergartners. At the Downtown, Jeep Rogers, Lex-ington and Northwest locations. $155; $105 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Fairy Tale Camp July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2. For grades K-3. Fairy tale story complete with singing, dancing, costumes, etiquette. $230; $180 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Navigators Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. For grades 4-5. At the Downtown, Jeep Rogers, Lex-ington and Northwest locations. $155; $105 members. columbi-aymca.org.

YMCA Pioneers Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. For ages 3-5. $70; $55 members. Jeep Rogers YMCA: 900 Lake Carolina Dr. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Princess Camp July 15-19, July 29-Aug. 2. For grades 4-9. Fairy tale story complete with singing, dancing, costumes, etiquette. $230; $180 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Resident Camp June 9-15, June 23-29, June 30-July 2, July 14-20, July 24-27. For grades 3-9. Water programs, land activities, field trips, more. $400; $250 mini-session; $350/$200 members. YMCA (Lexington): 401 YMCA Rd. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Splash & Dash Camp June 24-28, July 15-19. For grades 2-9. Campers will spend the week traveling to different pools and wa-ter parks At the Downtown, Jeep Rogers, Lexington and Northwest locations. $230; $180 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Teen Adventurers Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. For grades 6-9. At the Downtown, Jeep Rogers, Lex-ington and Northwest locations. $175; $135 members. columbiaymca.org.

YMCA Voyagers Camp June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug. 2, Aug. 5-9, Aug. 12-16. For rising first graders. At the Downtown, Jeep Rogers, Lexington and Northwest locations. $155; $105 members. columbiaymca.org.

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