ScienceSouth Camp

ScienceSouth has a couple partial ($100) scholarships available for the Jr. Scientist Camp (given on a first come basis.)  Registrations must be done at ScienceSouth, where the balance will be due.

Date:  Aug 1 through 5

Ages:  rising 1st-3rd grade

Time:  8:30 am - 1:30 pm

Where:  ScienceSouth
Contact:  ScienceSouth at (843) 679-5353 or their website

Acting Up Summer Camp

Theater camp will teach your child through age appropriate lessons designed to inspire their creativity and ignite their imaginations.  This week long camp features classes in music, movement, arts, crafts, and stage games.

Ages:  5 through 8

Date: July 18 - 22

Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 noon

Where:  Florence Little Theater

Cost:  $100

Contact: Lisa Sims  (843) 662-3731 ext 14

Kids Creation Camp at the Florence Museum

The Florence Museum is offering a unique series of summer camps.  Each camp will focus on a specific theme and end each Friday with an exhibit of children's work along with a reception for friends and family.  All camps are aligned with the SC state education standards and are based on objects currently on exhibit.  Limited to 25 students, registration due one week in advance.

Ages:  5 through 10

Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Where:  Florence Museum

Cost:  $80 Members / $95 Non-Members

Contact: Florence Museum website

Date: July 11 through 15 - Draw Dip and Drip - come make lines dance, colors sing and shapes come alive as we experiment with the tools of an artist.  Campers will learn how to show movement, express emotion, and tell stories through the basic elements of art.

Date: July 18 through 22 - Cotton is King - Explore the days of the Civil War from the home front in Florence, SC.  Girls will make hanky dolls and prepare dishes from the period.  Boys will learn about life in the field and make traveling housewives and enjoy learning camp games.

Date: July 25 through 29 - Recycle into Art - Let's design and create something from something that was once something else!  Campers will think outside the box and explore new ways to make art using recycled materials.  We will also learn the importance of conservation and how we can help save the environment through recycling.

YMCA Basketball Camp

The camp focuses on skill development through individual and group drills.  Each camper needs to bring a water bottle and a snack.

Ages:  7 to 15
Date:  June 20-24
Time:  9:00 am - Noon
Where:  YMCA Gym
Cost:  Members $80 / Participants $100
Contact:  Florence YMCA - (843) 665-1234

YMCA Golf Camp

Youth golf camp is designed to teach proper golf swing and technique, which includes full swing, half swing, and putting strokes. Campers must have their own clubs. The minimum club requirements to participate are a putter and pitching wedge. Please bring a snack and water. Camp will be led by Brandon Jolly and Ryan Bell.

Ages:  5 to 10
Date: June 20-24
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 am
Where: Crossings Golf Course
Cost: Members $60 / Participants $75
Contact: Florence YMCA - (843) 665-1234