Columbia Museum of Art Summer Camps Ages 4-6
2024-06-10 05:00 - 08:00 (America/New_York)
Art Summer Camps
by Columbia Museum of Art
Weekly June & July
Ages 4-6 — $140-175
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Summer Day Camps for ages 4-6:
It’s Only Natural: June 10-14 9am-12pm
Artists and scientists both learn about the world using their senses.
Here, There, and Everywhere: June 17-21 9am-12pm
Get your passport ready! Campers spend the week touring the galleries for global inspiration to bring back to the studios for their creations.
Fabricadabra: June 24-28 9am-12pm
Campers explore fiber and textile arts through embroidery, dyeing, block-printing and more as they learn how to transform fabric while taking inspiration from the galleries.
Visual Feast: July 8-12 9am-12pm
We’re serving up delicious works of art!
Make Your Mark: July 15-19 9am-12pm
Campers explore texture, shape, and pattern through various two and three dimensional mediums.
Making Faces: July 22-26 9am-12pm
This one is all about portraits!
Art FUNdamentals: July 29-Aug 2 9am-12pm
A perfect refresher before school starts again, this camp focuses on the building blocks of art, like color, line, and shape.
Register HERE for any of these options!

Les Mis Escape Room
2024-06-10 05:00 - 16:00
Les Mis Escape Room
by Town Theatre
Monday, June 10th @ 9am
All Ages — $20
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Monday, June 10
Les Mis Escape Room
For all ages – a perfect summer family event!
9:00 AM – 8:00 PM (One hour time slots)
Cost: $20 per player for a team of 5/$15 per player for teams of 6 or more (Sign up for this unique adventure will not be until May 15, 2024 ~ starting at 12 noon ~ but be sure and put it on your calendar!)
Though our Town Teen Troupe and Town Tween’s production of Les Mis: Student Edition will have closed June 9, our set will stick around “One Day More!” The backdrop of our show will be transformed into an immersive escape room game. Participants of all ages will work as a team to find hidden keys, clues and other surprises leading you to freedom beyond the barricade during the French Revolution. History buff? A fan of Les Mis in general? This escape room is for YOU. Groups will sign up for a one-hour adventure. The clock is ticking ~ will you make it through to “Hear the People Sing?” A group must have a minimum of five participants with a maximum of ten. Grab your friends and family to become the “Master of the House” of Town Theatre’s first ever escape room.
Register HERE now!

Lego Summer Camp: Lego City
2024-06-10 05:00 - 2024-06-13 08:00
Lego Camp: Lego City
by Brick Zone LLC
Monday, June 10th – 13th @9am
All Ages — $110
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This week’s theme is Lego City, and is open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and guided lessons.
Summer camps are open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include guided lessons, structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and much more.
Cost is $110 per student per week
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Classes are limited to 20 students.
All children should bring a snack and water.
REGISTER HERE!

Esports Camp: Lexington Leisure Rocket League
2024-06-10 05:00 - 2024-06-14 11:00
Lexington Leisure Rocket League
by Midlands Gaming Coalition
Monday, June 10th-14th
All Ages — $175
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The Midlands Gaming Academy, powered by the Midlands Gaming Coalition, is South Carolina’s premiere E-Sports academy for young adults in the Midlands. This is a focused curriculum build to teach teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking to the younger generation. All coaches are CPR Certified and have had extensive Background Checks to maintain the safety of all students at the Academy. Help us build a brighter future for our community through gaming!

As the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit associated with Video Games to be based in South Carolina, we aim to provide a fun and safe place for communities to enjoy themselves and build relationships with gaming involved. More importantly, we wish to teach the younger generation those Core Principles taught in traditional sports; teamwork, sportsmanship, empathy, leadership, and that you have to win AND lose with grace and humility.
Summer Camp registrations are open now! Click HERE to get your spot. Discounts available for double registrations.

DINO Week Art Camp
2024-06-10 06:00 - 2024-06-14 08:30
DINO Week Art Camp
by Trinity Homeschool Academy
Monday, June 10th-14th @10am
Ages 8-12 — $135
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Artists who love adventure and exploration will love Dino camp! We’ll make dinosaur fossils and learn how to paint a realistic T-Rex, Brontosaurus, Spinosaurus, Pteranodon and Triceratops. Your artists will learn how to create dino-skin texture, paint radiant and layered colors, misty forests and 3D dino bones to place deep inside their paintings.
This camp is located at 4208 Rhame Rd Columbia, SC.
Register HERE or email Artstudioseventeen@gmail.com with questions!

Columbia Museum of Art Summer Camps Ages 10-12
2024-06-10 09:00 - 12:00
Art Summer Camps
by Columbia Museum of Art
Weekly June-July
Ages 10-12 — $160-200
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Summer Day Camps for ages 10-12:
Brush Up: June 10-14 1-4pm
Explore paints from oil and acrylic to watercolor and beyond. Campers learn about various styles of painting using the CMA Collection for inspiration.
Project Funway: June 17-21 9am-12pm
From drafting to crafting, campers learn all about fashion design as they create and update their own wearable art inspired by what they see in the CMA Collection and in the exhibition Serio Hudson: Focused on the Fit.
Creative Jewelry Design: July 8-12 9am-12pm
Learn how to make jewelry!
Printmaking: July 8-12 1pm-4pm
Using the CMA Collection as inspiration, campers learn a variety of printmaking techniques.
A Peace of Paper: July 15-19 9am-12pm
Campers explore the meditative processes of paper arts, including papermaking, collage, and experimental decorative techniques.
First Edition: July 15-19 1-4pm
Campers learn hot to design and create self-published works through the arts of zine making and creative journaling.
Recycle and Recreate: July 22-26 9am-12pm
Learn how to be eco-friendly through alternative art processes.
This Must Be the Place: July 22-26 1-4pm
Campers explore how humans interact with places and spaces in the art world.
Register for all options HERE!

Town Theatre Pop Up Camp: Toy Story & Magic Tree House
2024-06-11 05:00 - 12:00
Pop Up Camp: Toy Story & Magic Tree House
by Town Theatre
Tuesday, June 11th @ 9am & 1pm
K-4th — $40
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Andy’s Coming! (A One Day Toy Story Pop Up Camp)
Rising K to rising 4th grade
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $40
“Quick! Andy’s Coming!” Don’t miss your chance to create fun stories and become some of the characters in this exciting camp based around the world of Toy Story. It’s your turn to travel “to infinity and beyond” as Woody, Buzz, Bo Beep, Tour Guide Barbie and more! During this imagination-filled camp, students will develop their skills of character creation, crafting and storytelling.
A Day in the Magic Tree House (A One Day Pop Up Camp)
Rising K to rising 4th grade
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $40
Join Jack and Annie from the Magic Tree House book series and we may find ourselves flying with dragons, dueling with pirates or having a late lunch with llamas! We’ll create our own imaginative stories using the book series as our guide. Let’s see where our imagination and creativity will take us! The possibilities are endless! (Plus, if you like this pop up and want more – we’re doing a full week of this camp June 24.)
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Town Theatre Pop Up Camp: Let's Tap!
2024-06-12 05:00 - 12:00
Pop Up Camp: Let’s Tap!
by Town Theatre
Wednesday, June 12th @9am & 1pm
All Ages — $40
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Let’s Tap! (A One Day Tap Pop Up Camp)
ALL AGES WELCOME
9:00 AM to 12:00 noon AND 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Cost: $40
Get those toes a-tapping in this fun, energy-filled tap intensive. Students of all ages are welcome to spend the day with tappers from the SC Music and Dance Academy. No shoes? No problem! Have years of experience? That’s perfect ~ we’ll take you to the next level. Want to stay all day? Bring your lunch and add on our second session. We’ll have you tapping like a pro! Taught by SC Music and Dance Academy.
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Improv Summer Workshop
2024-06-12 06:30 - 08:30
Improv Summer Workshop
by Akoma Cares
Wednesday, June 12th @ 10:30am
Ages 8-11 — $15
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Dive into a summer of imagination with our improv classes, starting June 12th for ages 8-11 and July 10th for 12+. Led by a seasoned educator, our workshops spark creativity and confidence in an exclusive and inclusive, action-packed environment. Hurry, spots are limited!
Step into a summer of creativity and confidence with our improv classes, where every child is a star waiting to shine! Our script-free workshop is a playground for the mind, inviting both the hesitant and the enthusiastic to unlock their creative genius. With engaging theatrical games, we foster an inclusive environment where rapid creative thinking thrives.

For Ages 8-11, workshop will be held on June 12th, 2024 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
For Ages 12 and up, workshop will be held on July 10th, 2024 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

This workshop is more than just fun – it’s a transformative experience. Guided by Sylvia Boyle, a Certified Educator with over 15 years of expertise and training from the DC Theater Lab Conservatory, participants will delve into exercises that build confidence and spark imagination. Limited enrollment ensures an intimate setting for personal growth.

Join us for a summer where creativity knows no bounds, and every participant discovers the joy of impromptu performance. Reserve your child’s place today and watch them embrace their imaginative potential!
Camp is held:
Jun 12, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Columbia, 5637 Bush River Rd, Columbia, SC 29212, USA
Register HERE

Columbia Jr Rollers Derby Camp
2024-06-12 14:30 - 16:00
Roller Derby Summer Camp
by Columbia Junior Rollers
Wednesdays starting June 12th @ 6:30pm
All Ages — $50
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Come join us for Summer Camp! Columbia Junior Rollers is hosting a summer camp for those interested in playing roller derby! No experience is necessary and all you need is a mouth guard! We have loaner gear you can borrow until you decide you want your own gear.

Our camp will take place every Wednesday starting June 12th from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. We will teach you how to skate and all the skills that go along with playing roller derby. We’ll also teach you the rules and all about the game!

Pre-register by following this link (link closes June 5th but you can still show up at the rink June 12): https://forms.gle/291WthqnxTsVADRT6

If you have any questions, reach out via messenger or columbiajuniorrollers@gmail.com.

Queer Prom: Murder Mystery
2024-06-14 15:00 - 18:00
Queer Prom: Murder Mystery
by Harriet Hancock Center
Friday, June 14th @7pm
Teens — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Set in the 80s, our version of Queer Prom features drag Kings and Queens and a murder mystery. Come together with other Midlands queer youth to solve the murder and figure out if this was truly a prom to die for.

Midlands Queer Prom aims to be an inclusive and affirming event specifically designed for LGBTQ+ youth to celebrate their identities in a safe and supportive environment. Unlike traditional proms, which may not always cater to the diverse needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, Midlands Queer Prom provides a space where attendees can express themselves authentically, free from judgment or discrimination.
This event includes elements such as gender-neutral dress codes, same-sex couples being welcomed and celebrated, and a focus on LGBTQ+ artists and performers. Queer Prom is not only a celebration but also a statement of solidarity and empowerment, fostering a sense of belonging and community among LGBTQ+ youth who may face challenges or isolation in other social settings. It serves as a reminder that everyone deserves to feel valued and accepted for who they are.
Register HERE by June 7th.

Lexington County Ag+Art Tour
2024-06-15 05:00 - 2024-06-16 12:00
Lexington County Ag+Art Tour
by Clemson Co-op Extension
Saturday & Sunday, June 15-16 @9am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour is a free, self-guided tour of farms and markets featuring local artisans at every stop! During the tour visitors have the opportunity to see first-hand where their food comes from, watch artists in action and purchase their works, enjoy the melodies of local musicians, and learn more about rural life. The tour is the largest free farm and art tour in the nation with over 85,000 visitors participating since 2012.
With a rich historical background and promises of a strong future, Lexington County provides a diverse community, endless economic opportunities and prosperous growth. Located in the Midlands of South Carolina, Lexington County is known as one of the fastest growing areas in the state and region. As a leader in business and industry, Lexington County provides an outstanding quality of life with a reasonable cost of living. Featuring a temperate climate, convenient location and access to Lake Murray, Lexington County offers exceptional recreational and residential opportunities.
More info and suggested tour routes HERE.

SCDNR: Experimental Archaeology
2024-06-15 06:00 - 08:00
Experimental Archaeology
by SC Department of Natural Resources
Saturday, June 15th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The Experimental Archaeology program includes two hands-on activities – Making Cordage and Making a Pump Drill. First, participants will learn how to make simple cordage using raffia. Then, each participant will make their own pump drill using craft supplies. Participants can then test their pump drills by making beads with Smarties® Candy. All crafts can be taken home at the end of the program.
This program is for ages 8 – 18 years old, however, younger children can participate. All supplies for these hands-on activities are provided. The program will take place under a tent in the garden of Parker Annex Archaeology Center. Parents and guardians must remain with minors at all times.
Spots fill up fast, register HERE!
This event is held at Parker Annex Archaeology Center at 2025 Barnwell Street, Columbia, SC

Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
2024-06-15 06:00 - 08:00
Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, June 15th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

Lego Camp: Science
2024-06-17 05:00 - 2024-06-20 08:00
Lego Camp: Science
by Brick Zone LLC
Monday, June 17th-20th @9am
All Ages — $110
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This week’s theme is Science, and is open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and guided lessons.
Summer camps are open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include guided lessons, structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and much more.
Cost is $110 per student per week
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Classes are limited to 20 students.
All children should bring a snack and water.
REGISTER HERE!

Esports Camp: Seven Oaks Rocket League
2024-06-17 05:00 - 2024-06-21 11:00
Esports Camp: Seven Oaks Rocket League
by Midlands Gaming Academy
Monday July 17th-21st
All Ages — $175
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The Midlands Gaming Academy, powered by the Midlands Gaming Coalition, is South Carolina’s premiere E-Sports academy for young adults in the Midlands. This is a focused curriculum build to teach teamwork, communication, and strategic thinking to the younger generation. All coaches are CPR Certified and have had extensive Background Checks to maintain the safety of all students at the Academy. Help us build a brighter future for our community through gaming!

As the first 501(c)(3) nonprofit associated with Video Games to be based in South Carolina, we aim to provide a fun and safe place for communities to enjoy themselves and build relationships with gaming involved. More importantly, we wish to teach the younger generation those Core Principles taught in traditional sports; teamwork, sportsmanship, empathy, leadership, and that you have to win AND lose with grace and humility.
Summer Camp registrations are open now! Click HERE to get your spot. Discounts available for double registrations.

Musical Theatre Bootcamp
2024-06-17 05:00 - 2024-06-21 14:30
Musical Theatre Bootcamp
by Town Theatre
Monday, June 17th – 21st
All Ages — $180
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
It’s one of the most exciting weeks of summer camp at Town – back by popular demand – the Musical Theatre Bootcamp!
Musical Theatre Bootcamp – James and the Giant Peach
Rising K to rising 4th grade
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $180 for camp session, includes 2 tickets to the showcase and all materials
Students will focus on different aspects of the show, James and the Giant Peach. From scene study to musical numbers incorporating vocals and dance, students will ultimately participate in a showcase featuring their work. Students will work on costume or prop creation as well – making this camp an immersive week in theatre arts bringing the whole musical theatre experience together.
The students will participate in a joint showcase ON THE TOWN THEATRE STAGE on Friday evening, June 21st at 7:00 PM. Cost of camp includes two showcase tickets as well as costume/prop supply cost which will be sent home with the student. Additional $5 tickets will be available for purchase.
Musical Theatre Bootcamp – “A Hatful of Dreams”
Rising 5th to rising 8th grade
12:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $180 for camp session, includes 2 tickets to the showcase and all materials
Students will focus on different aspects of the magical movie musicals Wonka (2023) and The Greatest Showman (2017). From scene study to musical numbers incorporating vocals and dance, students will ultimately participate in a showcase featuring their work. Students will work on costume or prop creation as well – making this camp an immersive week in theatre arts bringing the whole musical theatre experience together.
The students will participate in a joint showcase ON THE TOWN THEATRE STAGE on Friday evening, June 21st at 7:00 PM. Cost of camp includes two showcase tickets as well as costume/prop supply cost which will be sent home with the student. Additional $5 tickets will be available for purchase.
Musical Theatre Bootcamp – OMG Heathers!
Rising 9th to rising 12th grade
3:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Cost: $180 for camp session, includes 2 tickets to the showcase and all materials
Students will focus on different aspects of popular high school musicals like Legally Blonde and Heathers. From scene study to musical numbers incorporating vocals and dance, students will ultimately participate in a showcase featuring their work. Students will work on costume or prop creation as well – making this camp an immersive week in theatre arts bringing the whole musical theatre experience together.
The students will participate in a joint showcase ON THE TOWN THEATRE STAGE on Friday evening, June 21st at 7:00 PM. Cost of camp includes two showcase tickets as well as costume/prop supply cost which will be sent home with the student. Additional $5 tickets will be available for purchase.
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Sewing Camp
2024-06-17 06:00 - 2024-06-20 07:00
Sewing Camp
by Trinity Homeschool Academy
Monday, June 17th-20th @10am
Grades 6-12 — $135
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Learn how to hand sew as well as use a sewing machine. We will be making bean bags for a cornhole game!
Sign up HERE for this unique life skills camp!
Camp is held June 17th-20th from 10-11am. Cost is $135 per student.
Located at 4209 Rhame Rd Columbia, SC

Beach Party Art Camp
2024-06-17 08:00 - 2024-06-20 10:30
Beach Party Art Camp
by Trinity Homeschool Academy
Monday, June 17th-20th @12pm
Ages 13-15 — $135
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Artists will make a splash into fun art projects that celebrate enjoying the sun, sand and waves. Create a dynamic mixed-media beach party collage that features liquid pour art, watercolor umbrellas and model magic shells, paint a canvas with patterned flip flops that features bubble paint to create sea foam and paint your own fun flamingo, t-rex or unicorn floatie.
Camp is located at 4208 Rhame Rd Columbia, SC
Register HERE or email Artstudioseventeen@gmail.com with questions.

Columbia Museum of Art Summer Camps Teen
2024-06-17 09:00 - 12:00
Art Summer Camps
by Columbia Museum of Art
June-July
Teens — $160-200
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Summer day camps for teens:
Canvas Concentrations: June 17-21 1-4pm
Teens explore paints from oil and acrylic, to watercolor and beyond.
Drawing: June 24-28 1-4pm
Teens get inspired sketching inside and outside of the museum and learn time-tested techniques to make drawings come to life.
It’s a Snap: July 8-12 1-4pm
Teens improve their skills in digital photography through exploring composition in the galleries, shooting images in and around the museum, and learning how to mat finished pieces.
Register for all options HERE!

SCDNR: Mini Archaeology Excavation
2024-06-22 06:00 - 08:00
Mini Archaeology Excavation
by SC Department of Natural Resources
Saturday, June 22nd @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Kids who participate in the Mini Archaeology Excavation Unit activity will excavate their own tabletop archaeology unit. They will pick away at the dirt until they find artifacts buried in the mini archaeology unit (a pre-made block composed of sand, plaster, and mock artifacts). During this activity participants will learn about the steps archaeologists take in the field during a real excavation, and how archaeologists analyze what they discover in the lab once they return from the field.
This program is for ages 4 – 18 years old, however, younger children can participate. All supplies for this hands-on activity are provided. The program will take place under a tent in the garden of Parker Annex Archaeology Center. Parents and guardians must remain with minors at all times.
Spots fill fast, REGISTER HERE!
This event is located at:
Parker Annex Archaeology Center
2025 Barnwell Street Columbia, SC 29201

Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
2024-06-22 06:00 - 08:00
Colonial Congaree Fort Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, June 22nd @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE

Painting My Roots
2024-06-22 06:00 - 13:00
Painting My Roots
by Columbia Museum of Art
Saturday, June 22nd @10am
Teens — $120/150
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Teens explore themes of home and identity in featured exhibition (Un)settled: The Landscape in American Art. Then they research plant life indigenous to locations important to them and create personally meaningful works of art, including charcoal sketches and an acrylic painting.
Instructor: Kaitlyn Martin.
REGISTER HERE!

Country Springs Equestrian Center Summer Camp
2024-06-24 04:00 - 2024-06-28 11:00
Equestrian Summer Camp
by Country Springs Equestrian Center
June 24-28, July 8-12, July 15-19
Ages 7+ — $250
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.

Summer camps will consist of:

Horseback riding – english and western disciplines, trail rides
Learning horsemanship skills – leg wrapping, tack cleaning, basic first aid
Swimming in our beautiful creek
Fun crafts

For Campers:

Please pack your own lunch, snacks, and water bottle
Long pants and closed toe shoes are required

Camps cost $250 per week.
There is a $50 nonrefundable deposit to hold your spot in camp.
Find more info at the website HERE.
Call or text Dawn at 803-466-7134 for your spot. Openings are limited!

Lego Camp: Ocean
2024-06-24 05:00 - 2024-06-27 08:00
Lego Camp: Ocean
by Brick Zone LLC
Monday, June 24th-27th @9am
All Ages — $110
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This week’s theme is the Ocean, and is open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and guided lessons.
Summer camps are open to all ages from 4+. Activities will include guided lessons, structured play, crafts, outdoor activities (weather permitted), and much more.
Cost is $110 per student per week
Camps run Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 12 pm.
Classes are limited to 20 students.
All children should bring a snack and water.
REGISTER HERE!

Nature Day Camp
2024-06-24 05:00 - 2024-06-28 11:00
Nature Day Camp
by Nature As Teacher
Monday, June 24th-28th @9am
Ages 8-14 — $375
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Nature as Teacher Summer Camp presented by Nature As Teacher, The Margaret H Lloyd SmartState Endowment through Clemson University:
-A new learning focus each day
-Plants, Mammals, Reptiles, Insects & Birds
Please email Leoncic@clemson.edu to register, or click HERE!

Town Theatre: Magic Treehouse & Improv Workshops, plus Tap!
2024-06-24 05:00 - 2024-06-28 12:00
Magic Tree House, Tap Tap Tap & Going Off Script
by Town Theatre
Monday, June 24th – 28th
All Ages — $40-$165
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Magic Tree House Adventures
Rising K to rising 4th grade
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $165
There are so many wonderful Jack and Annie stories that just have to spend a week with our friends from the Magic Tree House. We’ll create our own imaginative stories using the book series as our guide. Will we be Polar Bears Past Bedtime, Dingoes at Dinnertime or say Good Morning, Gorillas? We can do it all and more! Join us for this fantastic creative camp where there are no limits!
Camp Tap Tap Tap Away (add-on session)
All ages are welcome!
12:00 PM/12:30 PM
Cost: $40; No shoes? No problem! We can help!
Looking to add a 30-minute tap lesson to your camp experience? We’ve got you covered! For just $40, you can be one of those dancin’ feet with a personalized tap lesson. Dancers are separated by age and experience.
Campers also enrolled in Magic Tree House Adventures will stay another 30 minutes for this class. Campers enrolled in our Going Off Script – Improv Camp will arrive at 12:30 PM for their class.
Going Off-Script – Improv
Rising 5th to rising 8th grade
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $165
One of the best skills an actor can have is to think on your feet! When things go wrong on stage (and they will!) resolving the situation in character is the best way out! This workshop is designed to challenge students as they develop their improv skills, an essential aspect of stagecraft. Students will be able to create characters, challenge their imagination and focus on teamwork and communication in a low-pressure environment using improv. Students will be led in basic games and exercises that are meant to be fun for newcomers as well as allow more experienced performers to challenge themselves while still having fun. This class is perfect for students who may have other activities that they are involved with this summer and don’t necessarily have the time to memorize lines outside of class or for those who become bored with repetition.
Town Theatre is located at 1012 Sumter Street Columbia,SC 29201
Click HERE to register!

Columbia Museum of Art Summer Camps Ages 7-9
2024-06-24 09:00 - 12:00
Art Summer Camps
by Columbia Museum of Art
Weekly June-July
Ages 7-9 — $160-200
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
Summer Day Camps for ages 7-9:
In This World: June 24-28 1-4pm
Campers explore how humans interact with places and spaces in the art world, taking inspiration from featured exhibition (Un)Settled: The Landscape in American Art
Map Quest: July 15-19 1-4pm
Inspired by books and art in the galleries, campers let their imagination run free and explore their places in the world.
Printmaking: July 22-26 1-4pm
Using the CMA Collection as inspiration, campers learn a variety of printmaking techniques and experiment with relief.
REGISTER HERE for any of these options.

SCDNR: Historic Letters
2024-06-29 06:00 - 08:00
Paper Making, Berry Ink, Quill Writing & Wax Seals
by SC Department of Natural Resources
Saturday, June 29th @10am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
This program allows kids to learn how to make paper and a quill, and then work in pairs or small groups to make their own ink using crushed berries, vinegar, and salt. Following these activities, kids use the ink and quill they have made to write their own letters or draw their own sketches. After the letters and sketches have dried, they will learn about various ways letters were folded during the Colonial Era. Kids will then select a seal stamp and learn how to seal their letters using melting wax to take home.
This program is for ages 6 – 18 years old, however, younger children can participate. All supplies for this hands-on program are provided. The program will take place under a tent in the garden of Parker Annex Archaeology Center. Parents and guardians must remain with minors at all times.
Spots are limited, so REGISTER HERE!

Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
2024-06-29 06:00 - 08:00
Civil War: Battle of Congaree Creek Tour
by 12,000 Year Park
Saturday, June 29th @11am
All Ages — FREE
Note: This is NOT a Cola City event.
The 12,000 Year History Park is a unique archeological site in Cayce, South Carolina, where history and nature converge. Over the last 120 centuries, the area has had an array of inhabitants, including mammoths, Native American tribes and Civil War soldiers. It includes earthworks from an 1865 Civil War battle. The park is full of stories and offers something for explorers of all ages.
Guided historical walking tours are offered on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Trained by the National Park Service, our volunteer guides will take you on a walk along this beautiful trail filled with stories of the Battle of Congaree Creek, Fort Congaree and Native American Lifeways. There are also special events including Nature Days and Civil War Encampments.
Currently, the park is collecting donations to build a state of the art visitors center. The building will orient visitors to the site and provide a space to host educational programs for children and adults.
More info found HERE
