2013 Summer Camp Guide - Lowcountry Parent

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mp a C k r a P ty n u o C James Island Camp Directory Overnight camps.................................... 3-4 Day camps: Arts, food & music.............. 4-9 Day camps tax credit.................................. 8 Day camps: Education & science.......... 9-15 Day camps: General & Adventure....... 15-20 Day camps: Sports............................... 20-23

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2013 Summer Camp Guide “Summer camp.” The words conjure visions of khaki-clad kids hanging out in cabins, paddling canoes and roasting marshmallows somewhere up in the mountains.

That’s how it’s done in the movies, at any rate.

There are, in fact, plenty of residential summer camps that fit that mold. But for many Lowcountry parents, “summer camp” has taken on an entirely different meaning. They don’t ship their kids out for weeks at a time; they shuttle them back and forth every day to local day camps.

These camps — hosted at schools, colleges, county parks and private businesses — have evolved beyond capture-the-flag and chasing lightning bugs. These days, Lowcountry kids can spend their summer days tinkering on robots, editing digital videos and mastering everything from French baking to stand-up paddleboarding.

Choosing a camp from the hundreds of local options available can be an intimidating and time-consuming process for parents. To help you cope, we’ve gathered, edited, condensed and organized hundreds of day camps into one listing.

We’ve split them into four categories: • Arts/music/food • Education/science • General/adventure • Sports The listings were submitted to us by camp operators. Submissions were edited and condensed for space and content.

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Overnight Camps

Overnight Camps Education Camp Highlander 42 Dalton Road, Mills River, NC 28759 828-891-7721 camphighlander.com June-August, Coed, 6-16 $2,800 Experience a magical summer at Camp Highlander, a summer camp for girls and boys, located in Mills River, North Carolina. Year after year, girls and boys from all over the country come to the beautiful mountains of Camp Highlander.

Lutheridge 2049 Upper Laurel Dr., Arden, NC 28704 828-684-2361 llmi.net/youth/summer-gateway.aspx June-August, Coed, 6-19 $450 Christian community, highly trained college-aged counselors, ACA Accredited camp near Asheville, North Carolina. Week-long programs over nine weeks.

Specialized programs offered in music/drama and outdoor adventure.

General Interest 4-H Summer Camp 8001 M.W. Rickenbaker Road, Summerton, SC 29148 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com Coed, 8-14 $440 Archery, paintball, tubing, canoeing and adventure!

4-H Summer Camp - Mini-Camp 8001 M.W. Rickenbaker Road, Summerton, SC 29148 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com July-August, Coed, 7-9 $310 Swimming, archery, canoeing, tubing and more.

Bethel Christian Camp 750 Boy Scout Road, Gaston, SC 29053 803-926-5511 bethelchristiancamp.org June-August, Coed, 6-17 $253 Overnight Christian camp with safe, fun activities.

Camp Crestridge PO Box 279, Ridgecrest, NC 28770 800-968-1630 ridgecrestcamps.com June-August, Female, 7-16 $1,650 Individual attention, safety, Christian, adventure.

Camp St. Christopher 2810 Seabrook Island Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 stchristopher.org June 3-Aug. 9, Coed, 6-18 $216-$513 We are an overnight Christian summer camp located on Seabrook Island. Come spend time in worship, Bible study and enjoying kayaking, sailing, archery, climbing wall, low ropes course and more. Check out our new Adventure Camps for middle and high school students!

Camp Hannon Adventures Excursions 391 Moorefield Memorial Highway, Sunset, SC 29685 www.postandcourier.com

864-878-1041 ylicamps.com June-July, Coed, 10-15 $535 Rock climbing, rappelling, rafting, hiking and biking Camp Hannon Adventures Expeditions 391 Moorefield Memorial Highway, Sunset, SC 29685 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com July-August, Coed, 12-17 $780 Hike, bike, canoe more than 30 miles (primitive camping) Camp Kanuga PO Box 250, Hendersonville, NC 28793 828-692-9136 campkanuga.org June-August, Coed, 7-17 $935 Camp Kanuga is a traditional summer camp where boys and girls ages 7-15 can unplug, connect with nature, form lifelong friendships and build selfconfidence in a positive Christian community. Activities include climbing, archery, swimming, music and more.

Camp Quest South Carolina 82 Camp Long Road, Aiken, SC 29805 843-291-8248 campquestsc.org July-August, Coed, 8-17 $525 Camp Quest provides an educational adventure shaped by fun, friends and free thought for children from atheist, humanist, agnostic, and other freethinking families. Camp Quest offers traditional summer camp activities along with those featuring science, critical thinking and humanist values.

Camp Ridgecrest PO Box 279, Ridgecrest, NC 28770 800-968-1630 ridgecrestcamps.com June-August, Male, 7-16 $1,650 Individual attention, safety, Christian, adventure.

Camp Sewee 7407 Doar Road, Awendaw, SC 29429 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com June-August, Coed, 8-16 $535 Explore marine science, crabbing and the salt marsh.

Camp Voyager 698 Concord Church Road, Pickens, SC 29671 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com Coed, 10-14 $500 Technology + Adventure = Summer of Fun Camp Wayfarer PO Box 850, Flat Rock, NC 28731 828-696-9000 campwayfarer.com June-July, Coed, 5-16 $1,800 Camp Wayfarer offers an opportunity for campers to grow based on a firm foundation of spiritual, physical, mental and social development. Archery, backpacking, Bible study, canoeing, drama, fencing, field hockey,

horseback riding and more.

Camp Wildlife Advanced 647 Hemmingway Lane, Georgetown, SC 29440 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com June-July, Coed, 12-14 $595 3D archery, sporting clays, riflery and hunter education.

Camp Wildlife Mini-Camp 8001 M.W. Rickenbaker Road, Summerton, SC 29148 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com July, Coed, 7-9 $330 Sporting clays, archery, BB guns and more Camp Wildlife Standard 8001 M.W. Rickenbaker Road, Summerton, SC 29148 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com June-August, Coed, 8-14 $465 Sporting clays, archery, ATVs and more.

Choose Your Own Adventure 8001 M.W. Rickenbaker Road, Summerton, SC 29148 864-878-1041 ylicamps.com July-August, Coed, 8-14 $975 Two weeks of camps (4-H/Wildlife/Sewee) equals twice the fun!

CSU Summer Music Camp 9200 University Blvd., Charleston, SC 29423 843-862-7967 charlestonsouthern.edu/musiccamp June 10-18, Coed, Grades 5-12 $320 Campers elect Senior, Junior, or Beginner Band; Senior or Junior Chorus, or Piano Camp. A nonstop mix of ensemble, master class, private lessons, recreation and social activities. Friday evening concerts feature performances by all campers.

Fox Pointe Farm Summer Equestrian Camp 5205 Wildlife Ridge Trail, Quinton,VA 23141 804-932-8710 foxpointefarmva.com July-August, Female, 9-17 For junior riders of any riding level who wish to improve their skills, strength, confidence and riding foundation. Our summer programs offer close personal attention in a small group setting.

Fundamentals of Baseball Father/Son Camp 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 843-953-7265 citadelsports.com June 5-14, Male $375 The Citadel Baseball staff will hold its annual Father/ Son Camp on campus of The Citadel. Come have a fun-filled getaway weekend with your son and learn some baseball.

Lutherock 84 Camp Luther Rd., Newland, NC 28657 828-684-2361 llmi.net/youth/summer-gateway.aspx June-August, Coed, 8-19 $450 Christian community, highly trained college-aged counselors, ACA -accredited camp near Boone, North Carolina. Week-long programs over eight weeks.

Specialized outdoor adventure programs with rafting, rock climbing, caving and more.

Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy 3134 Ball Court, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-478-021 ralphlundy.com June-July, Coed, 9-18 $525 A challenging, competitive and fun soccer academy.

Sports Camp Cedar Cliff PO Box 9036, Asheville, NC 28815 828-450-3331 campcedarcliff.org Coed, 8-17 $720 A summer adventure that lasts an eternity. Bible study, horseback riding, climbing wall, hiking, ropes courses, swimming, double zip line, archery and more.

Camp Ton-A-Wandah 300 W Ton A Wondah Road, Hendersonville, NC 28739 800-322-0178 camptonawandah.com June-August, Female, 5-15 $3,400 A private summer camp for girls in the mountains of western North Carolina, emphasizing character, community, sportsmanship, work and fun.

CCPRC Teen Venture Camp – Whitewater Kayak 861 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 8437954386 ccprc.com June, Coed, 13-16 $325 Part of a month-long series of 5-day adventures in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina that allows campers to experience a different activity each week and learn positive outdoor ethics.

CCPRC Teen Venture Camp – Mountain Bike 861 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 8-12, Coed, 13-16 $325 Part of a monthlong series of 5-day adventures in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina that allows campers to experience a different activity each week and learn positive outdoor ethics.

CCPRC Teen Venture Camp – Stand Up Paddleboard 861 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 15-19, Coed, 13-16 $325 Part of a month-long series of 5-day adventures in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina that allows campers to experience a different activity each week and learn positive outdoor ethics.

CCPRC Teen Venture Camp – Rock Climb Camp 861 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 29-Aug. 2, Coed, 13-16 $325 Part of a monthlong series of 5-day adventures in the Appalachian Mountains of North Carolina that allows campers to experience a different activity each week and learn positive outdoor ethics.

College of Charleston Volleyball Camp 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424 843-953-8246

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Overnight Camps cougarvolleyballcamp.com July, Female, 12-18 $350 Volleyball camp will work on all skills and get as advanced as possible based on skill level.

Funtastic Tumbling/Trampoline Camp 9549 Hamburg Road, Ladson, SC 29456 843-875-5489 June and July, Coed, 5-18 $100 A funtastic camp for an aspiring tumbler! We teach the basics: cartwheels, round offs, bridges, and bridge kickovers. For those past the basics, we also work on back handsprings, back tucks and so much more!

Nike Tennis Charleston 80 A St. Phillips St., Charleston, SC 29403 800-645-3226 ussportscamps.com July 14-19, Coed, 7-18 $695 This fun summer camp provides each camper with new tennis skills and the inspiration and self confidence to continue improving.

Soccer, Elite Girls Residential Camp 1309 Carol Oaks Dr., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29466 843-513-5397 charlestonsocceracademy.com June-July, Female, 13-18 $525 Our Elite Girls Residential Camp is structured for the female soccer player who is serious about playing college soccer. Campers will be coached by the current College of Charleston staff and other college and high school coaches.

Science/Nature Asbury Hills Camp and Retreat Center 150 Asbury Drive, Cleveland, SC 29635 864-458-2071 asburyhills.org June-August, Coed, 7-19 $435 Asbury Hills is all about fun, faith and fellowship.

Campers form close bonds with their cabin mates and counselors while having a blast doing activities including ziplining, canoeing, rock wall climbing, archery and hiking through God’s amazing creation.

Camp Cedar Cliff PO Box 9036, Asheville, NC 28815 828-450-3331 campcedarcliff.org June-July, Coed, 7-18 $720 Awesome outdoor activities including high ropes courses, swimming, archery, zip line, whitewater rafting, trail rides, climbing wall and more. Bible studies in small and large groups. One, two, and half-week sessions available.

Camp Chosatonga 2500 Morgan Mill Road, Brevard, NC 28712 828-884-6834 twofuncamps.com June-August, Male, 8-18 $4,090 Learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Led by wonderful staff, our activities include white-water paddling, rock climbing, backpacking, caving, swimming and more.

Camps Chosatonga 2500 Morgan Mill Road, Brevard, NC 28712 828-884-6834

twofuncamps.com June-August Female, 7-18 $4,090 Learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Led by wonderful staff, our activities include white-water paddling, rock climbing, backpacking, caving, swimming and more.

Camp Crestridge for Girls PO Box 279, Ridgecrest, NC 28770 800-968-1630 ridgecrestcamps.com Female, 7-17 $1,600 Ridgecrest Summer Camps – Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child.

Camps Kahdalea 2500 Morgan Mill Road, Brevard, NC 28712 828-884-6834 twofuncamps.com June-August, Female, 7-18 $4,090 Learn new skills, meet new friends and have fun in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Our activities include white-water paddling, rock climbing, backpacking, caving, swimming, drama, dance, gymnastics, horseback riding and more.

Camp Pinnacle 1 Wolfe Lake Drive, Hendersonville, NC 28739 855-378-1928 CampPinnacle.com June-August, Coed, 8-14 $2,750 In just two weeks each camper can raft, climb, hike, and explore the mountains of North Carolina. Kids will build a lifetime love of the outdoors and outdoor activities. Camp Pinnacle emphasizes impressive role models and focuses on building confidence, communication, collaboration, and creativity.

Camp Ridgecrest for Boys PO Box 279, Ridgecrest, NC 28770 800-968-1630 ridgecrestcamps.com June-August, Male, 7-17 $1,600 Ridgecrest Summer Camps-Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child.

Costa Rica Child-Parent Edu-Adventure 4168 Vanderhorst Circle, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-849-8367 edu-adventuressc.wikispaces.com/ June-July, Coed, 11-16 $2,895 Experience the natural wonders of Costa Rica!

Green River Preserve 301 Green River Preserve, Cedar Mt., NC 28718 828-698-8828 greenriverpreserve.org June-August, Coed, 7-18 $1,250 Green River Preserve is a co-ed summer camp connecting children to nature. Located on a 3,400-acre wildlife preserve in the North Carolina mountains, Green River offers one-, two- and three-week camp sessions for rising second-ninth graders and expedition trips for rising ninth-graders-college freshmen.

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Teen Wilderness Adventure Camp 1900 Iron Swamp Road, Awendaw and McClellanville SC 29429 843-568-3222 KayakCharlestonsc.com July-August, Coed, 13-16 $495 Francis Marion National Forest and Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge overnight expedition camp.

Awendaw and McClellanville, July 28-Aug. 2 Only $495 per camper, includes food during the expedition.

YMCA Camp Winona 898 Camp Winona Road, Deleon Springs, FL 32130 386-985-4544 campwinona.org June-July, Coed, 7-17 $530 At the Y, we believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. Our Resident Camp provides an exciting, safe community for young people to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, develop interpersonal skills.

Theater/Arts Charleston Summer Music 66 George Street, Charleston, SC 29424 843-805-7794 charlestonsummermusic.org June 16-23, Coed, 8-18 $1,150 Strings, guitar and piano programs for young students.

A compelling and fun program, offered by faculty of the College of Charleston, Music Department, and members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, includes up to four hours of practice daily, string and chamber music ensembles, and evening concerts.

Summer In The City 60 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York City, NY, 10023 843-814-4451 SummerInNYC.org June, Coed, 14–18 $3,600 Now in its ninth successful year, “Summer in the City” is a monthlong performing arts summer camp in New York City where the participants reside at The Juilliard School and work with world-class artists, teachers, casting directors and agents. Private lessons are alternated with a variety of group seminars, workshops, and activities. Participants also attend performances on Broadway, at the New York Philharmonic, American Ballet Theatre, and Off Broadway.

Day Camps Arts, Food & Music 4 Cats Arts Studio 1113 Market Center Blvd., Unit D, Mount Pleasant, SC 29455 843-416-8509 4cats.com/mtpleasant June-August, 2 to 15, Coed $165 4 Cats kids create imaginative works using professional quality art materials. Kids get to work in a variety of mediums, taking inspiration from the works of famous artists such as Van Gogh, Warhol, Klimt, Matisse, and much more.

Academy of Dance Arts “GLEE”ful Camp 1510 U.S. Highway 17N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2983

academyofdanceartsmtpleasant.com June-August, 7 to 11, Coed $150 Just like the popular TV show, your child will sing and dance favorite songs. End-of-week performance.

Snacks provided.

Academy of Dance Arts Music Art and Movement Camp 1510 U.S. Highway 17N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2983 academyofdanceartsmtpleasant.com 11:30 AM June-July, 3 to 6, Coed $115 Academy of Dance Arts offers its ever-popular camp.

Each day your child will experience all 3 art forms.

Snacks provided.

African Drum & Dance Camp 1530 7th St., North Charleston, SC 29405 843-740-5854 northcharleston.org July, 5 to 13, Coed $50 Taught by Rajeeyah Mujahid. Students will learn rhythms and techniques of drumming and dance from West African influences.

Art BUZZ Kids- ArT CaMp 424 Broadway St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-388-7857 wineanddesignus.com June-August, 4 to 6 and 7 to 12, Coed $225 5th annual super famous art camp with ArT BuZz KiDs (Kids Division of Wine and Design). Hand-built pottery, 3-4 Original Art Canvases, DragonFlies out of stair spindles, gigantic art, fun, more fun and a lot more art up our sleeves.

Art BUZZ Kids- ArT CaMp 424 Broadway St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-388-7857 wineanddesignus.com/MountPleasant.html June-August, 12 to 17, Coed $225 Join Artist Livy Conner for in-depth art instruction using different mediums, learning about art history and practicing new techniques. Class is in the studio with walks along Shem Creek. Small class limited to 10.

Art Camp at Bishop England High School 363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492 843-849-9599 behs.com June 10-14, 8 to 10, Coed $90 People, places and portraits. Students ages 8-10 will engage in ceramics, drawing and painting projects that use themselves, the people and places of their life for inspiration.

Art Camps at Bishop England High School 363 Seven Farms Drive, Charleston, SC 29492 843-849-9599 behs.com June, 11 to 14, Coed $90 Students ages 11-14 will engage in ceramics, drawing and painting projects that use themselves, the people and places of their life for inspiration.

Artists’ Loft Art Explorers 327 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 843-637-4229 theartistsloftschool.com June-August, 4 to 5, Coed $75 A weekly camp where the younger kids can cool www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - Arts, Food & Music off and have fun experiencing a variety of mediums and themes. Pottery, drawing, painting, mosaics, printmaking and more. Kids gain confidence by being creative and putting their own spin on things.

Artists’ Loft Summer Camp 327 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 843-637-4229 theartistsloftschool.com June-August, 6 to 13, Coed $200 From clay on and off the wheel to mosaics to printmaking to Lego stop-action movie making we want this summer to be memorable and above all FUN for your child. Each week a different medium or theme, just bring your creativity. M-F/12:30-4:30 Ballet Intensive I 1579 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 843-769-6932 ballet-academy.org July 8-26, 8 to 12, Coed $325 Improve your ballet technique. One 2-hour class daily for three weeks. Students must have had at least three years of classical ballet training.

Ballet Intensive II 1579 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 843-769-6932 ballet-academy.org June 10-28, 11 to 16, Coed $325 Improve your ballet technique. One 2-hour class daily for three weeks. Students must have at least four years of classical ballet training and girls must be at a prepointe or pointe level.

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Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre Camp 164 Church St., Charleston, SC 29412 843-937-6453 charlestonmysteries.com July-August, 6 to 8 and 9 to 12, Coed $200 Was it Mr. Green in the Conservatory? Young actors engage in improvisational games and learn how to write their own comedy mystery play. Friends and family are invited for the premiere.

Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: African Safari 120 North Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-419-6077 bottlesnbrushes.com June 17- 21, 4 to 6, Coed $225 Kiddo Art Camp is a fun-filled week of painting, pottery and crafts taught by professional artists and pottery teachers. Kiddos will create three original canvas paintings, hand-made pottery projects and other themed crafts. Camp lasts Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: African Safari 120 North Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-419-6077 bottlesnbrushes.com June 24-June 28, 7 to 12, Coed $225 Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: African Safari 1017 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407 bottlesnbrushes.com June 17-21, 7 to 12, Coed $225

Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: African Safari 1017 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407 bottlesnbrushes.com June 24-28, 4 to 6, Coed $225 Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: Pirate Exploration 120 North Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-419-6077 bottlesnbrushes.com July 8-12, 4 to 6, Coed $225 Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: Pirate Exploration 120 North Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-419-6077 bottlesnbrushes.com July 15-19, 7 to 12, Coed $225 Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: Pirate Exploration 1017 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407 bottlesnbrushes.com July 8-12, 4 to 6, Coed $225 Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: SC Wildlife 120 North Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-419-6077 bottlesnbrushes.com July 22-26, 4 to 6, Coed $225

Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: SC Wildlife 120 North Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-419-6077 bottlesnbrushes.com July 29-August 2, 7 to 12, Coed $225 Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: SC Wildlife 1017 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407 bottlesnbrushes.com July 22-July 26, 7 to 12, Coed $225 Bottles ‘n Brushes Kiddo Art Camp: SC Wildlife 1017 Wappoo Road, Charleston, SC 29407 bottlesnbrushes.com July 29-August 2, 4 to 6, Coed $225 Charleston Ballet Theatre Ballet Camp 615 #101 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-737-0698 charlestonballet.org July-August, 5 to 19, Coed $150 Charleston Ballet Theatre Summer Dance welcomes boys and girls age 5 and up, beginners-advanced levels in workshops specifically for age and skill level.

Princess and Pirate camps for young dancers; ballet, jazz, and pointe classes for older students.

Cinderella Ballet Camp 1579 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407

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Day Camps - Arts, Food & Music 843-769-6932 ballet-academy.org July 29-August 2, 7 to 10, Female $130 Classical ballet with focus on the Cinderella ballet.

Exploring the stories, scenes, and choreography of famous ballets. Snacks included.

June-August, 10 to 13, Coed $125 Just about anything can be made into art. Dive into our box of junk, or bring your own treasures, and build a 3-D piece of art on a panel. There will be hammering, gluing, painting and tying. If you like to create stuff with your hands, join us for this camp.

Charleston Summer Music 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424 843-805-7794 charlestonsummermusic.org June, 8 to 18, Coed $350 for half day, $890 for full day Strings, guitar, piano programs for music students.

Clay Cottage and Art Studio Multicultural Art Camp 1123 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-343-8768 brownbagart.com June, 5 to 12, Coed $225 Through art and cooking we will explore different countries in this popular two-week camp. Every day we create projects and prepare food from a different part of the world.

Circus Dance Camp 1579 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 843-769-6932 ballet-academy.org July, 4 to 6, Female $150 Basics of classical ballet with focus on the circus theme.

Costume, daily snack and themed crafts included.

Clay Cottage and Art Studio Clay and Art Camp 1123 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-343-8768 brownbagart.com June, 5 to 12, Coed $225 Spend two weeks exploring the world of clay and art in this fun, popular camp. You will be amazed at the beautiful work your child will create.

Clay Cottage and Art Studio Comic Book Making 1123 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-343-8768 brownbagart.com June-August, 10 to 13, Coed $125 A one-week adventure in cartooning, action writing and book making.We will help you put together your own graphic novel from scratch using markers, pens, paper, and other craft supplies.

Clay Cottage and Art Studio Found Object Collage 1123 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-343-8768 brownbagart.com

Clay Cottage and Art Studio Kids at the Wheel 1123 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-343-8768 brownbagart.com June, 5 to 12, Coed $225 Boys and girls both LOVE this chance to work on a pottery wheel. Fun. Messy. We will make, fire and glaze these lifetime treasures. Limited space, this camp fills up fast.

Clay Cottage and Art Studio Under the Sea 1123 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-343-8768 brownbagart.com July-August, 5 to 12, Coed $125 Get out of the heat and dive into a sea of arts and crafts having to do with the ocean. Shell art, water colors, collage, clay and more.

Cooking With Kids 100 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville SC, 29483 843-832-8588 facebook.com/lowcountrymusicacademy June-August, 7 to 12, Coed $135 Cooking With Kids camp will offer hands-on food preparation of kid’s favorites, including cooking and baking techniques, food handling, safety tips, table

Summer camp?

There’s a tax credit for that

BY DAVID SLADE dslade@postandcourier.com If you send a child to day camp so that you’re able to work, you could get at least 27 percent of the cost back through state and federal tax credits, no matter how much money you make.

Those with very low incomes could get back as much as 42 percent of their expenses.

The Child and Dependent Care tax credit is claimed on both federal and South Carolina tax returns. It’s meant to help offset the expense of paying people to care for your dependents — children under age 13 or disabled adults who live with you — so that you can work.

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setting, manners and more. We will prepare healthy meals using farm-fresh local summer produce.

tumbling, triple threat, dance and yoga, dance and music, acro and more.

CSU Summer Music Camp 9200 University Blvd., Charleston, SC 29406 843-863-7967 charlestonsouthern.edu/musiccamp June, 10 to 18, Coed $280 Campers elect Senior, Junior, Beginner Band; Senior, Junior Chorus, or Piano Camp. A nonstop mix of ensemble, master class, private lessons, recreation, and social activities. Friday evening concerts feature performances by all.

Daniel Island Music & Arts: Music/Art/Theatre Camps 1183 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island, SC 29492 843-588-5158 dimusicandarts.com June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $150 Located directly across from the Charleston Battery/ Blackbaud Soccer Stadium on Daniel Island, our beautiful building backs right up to the picturesque marshlands and offers the ultimate camp exerience in music, art, musical theatre and dance.

Dance Anatomy Summer Fun Camps 589 Belle Hall Parkway, Mount Pleasant SC 29464 843-884-1244 danceanatomystudio.com June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $135 Into The Wild, June 17-21 Underwater Adventures, June 24-28 Holiday Hoopla, July 8-12 Camp Hollywood, July 15-19 On Broadway, July 22-26 Around The World, July 29-Aug. 2 Just Us Girls, Aug. 5-9 Spirit Camp, Aug. 12-16, Dance Moves + The Artists’ Loft Combo Camp 327 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412 843-637-4229 dancemovesofcharleston.com Aug. 12-16, 5 to 13, Coed $250 This year a special camp joins with Dance Moves with The Artists’ Loft for a full day of art and dance. Start off with dance from 9 A.M.-noon, a brown bag lunch, then from 1-4 P.M. head next door for an afternoon of art and a movie.

Dance Moves of Charleston 327 Folly Road, Charleston SC 29412 843-724-9857 dancemovesofcharleston.com June-August, 3 to 12, Coed $125-$150 Camps for children ages 3 and up ranging from $125 per week. Camps include princess, dance and

work. You send your child to day camp during the summer, because you’re at work during the day. You could claim up to $3,000 in camp expenses for that child, resulting in a minimum 20 percent federal tax credit and a 7 percent state tax credit.

If you had the maximum $3,000 in qualifying expenses, the resulting tax credits would reduce your tax bills by $810.

Some key points: • The child must be your dependent and under the age of 13 when the care was provided.

• Overnight camps don’t count. Day camps count even if they are focused on an activity, the IRS says, such as soccer camp or computer camp.

• You’ll need to provide the name, address and tax identification number of the care provider.

• The federal tax credit equals between 20 and 35 percent of the qualifying expenses. The percentage is based on income, but there is no maximum income, so everyone can qualify for a 20 percent credit.

• South Carolina has a corresponding credit, worth an additional 7 percent back for most people.

The credit is meant to help with work-related child care

Drama Camp I 1530 7th St., North Charleston, SC 29405 843-740-5854 northcharleston.org/residents/departments/arts/ Workshops_Classes_Camps.

June, 5 to 8, Coed $50 Students will learn dynamic skills for acting in fun ways to build confidence and stage presence. Role playing stories and fairytales is an excellent way to engage the students in acting.

Drama Camp II 1530 7th St., North Charleston, SC 29405 843-740-5854 northcharleston.org/residents/departments/arts/ Workshops_Classes_Camps July, 9 to 13, Coed $100 Students will have the opportunity to learn more intensive drama and/or film-making skills in a two week Performance Workshop format that will focus on a performance for the parents and the community at the end of the camp.

EarthArt Pottery & Art Studio 34 Windermere Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 843-769-4669 earthartpotterystudio.com June-August, 3 to 15, Coed $25 Clay, glass and painting. Single sessions or weekly .

expenses. That means you (and your spouse if you have one) must have earned income during the year. For a married couple, the lowest income earned by either spouse equals the maximum that can be claimed in qualifying expenses.

The credit is nonrefundable. That means it can be used to reduce your tax liability, but if the credit exceeds your tax liability, you won’t get a check for the difference.

You can’t claim the credit using the 1040EZ short form, which is used for people with the least complicated tax returns.

The maximum expenses that can be claimed is $3,000 for one child or $6,000 for two or more, but the expense doesn’t have to be evenly divided between two or more dependents.

The totals include amounts claimed for day-care costs, and for caring for adult/disabled dependents who lived with you.

To learn more, go to irs.gov and look up Publication 503.

There are rules and regulations to follow, but the bottom line is, if you send your child under the age of 13 to day camp so that you can work, you could recoup a good portion of your expenses.

And that could make you a happy camper.

Reach David Slade at 937-5552 or Twitter @DSladeNews. www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - Arts, Food & Music Gibbes Museum of Art Summer Camp 135 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-2706 gibbesmuseum.org/visit/calendar.php June-August, 4 to 12, Coed $200 Calling all young artists. Join the Gibbes Museum of Art for a great summer of creative fun at our 2013 Summer Art Camp. Work with practicing artists and museum teachers, explore the museum’s galleries for inspiration, and create your own fantastic art.

Individual Piano Lessons 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June-August, 6 to 18, Coed $210 Sarah Smith and Happy Byrd will each be teaching six private piano lessons throughout the summer. Lessons will be scheduled by the instructor at the student’s convenience.

Kindermusik of Charleston: Kindermusik Adventure 1510-B Hwy. 17 N, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-1206 kindermusikofcharleston.com June-July, 1 to 3, Coed $100 Kindermusik of Charleston Summer Camps with parent/caregiver.

843-571-7781 www.millielewischarleston.com June-August, 5-10-Coed, 11-12:30 $350 Modeling,Acting,Etiquette, and Photo Shoot Millie Lewis Kids Modeling/Acting Camp 7475 Northside Drive North Charleston, S.C, 29420 843-571-7781 www.millielewischarleston.com June-August, 11-17-Girls only, 1-3:00 $350 Modeling, Acting, Etiquette and Photo Shoot Modern Dance Camp 1579 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 843-769-6932 ballet-academy.org June 17-21, 7 to 10, Coed $120 Basics of modern dance and creative dancing. Crafts and snacks included.

Mount Pleasant 3-D Art Camp 918 Lansing Drive, Unit C, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 July 8-2, 8 to 13, Coed $45 resident/$52 nonresident This art camp includes working with clay, origami, paper mache, and other art styles.

Leonard School of Music East Cooper Camp 3500 Thomas Cario Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-745-5908 leonardschoolofmusic.com/Home/ July 29-Aug. 2, 10 to 18, Coed $120 Band day camp for students with at least one year of playing experience. Concert at 11 a.m. Aug. 3.

Location TBA. Sign up by April 1 and registration fee will be waived. At Cario Middle School in Mount Pleasant.

Mount Pleasant Advanced Scene with Ms. Angela G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com August 12-16, 12 and up, Coed $50 resident/$64 non-residnet Campers will learn how to create, develop, and put together scenes for any type of performance. There will be lots of hands-on fun in this camp.

Leonard School of Music Jazz Camp 3005 W. Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29418 843-745-5908 leonardschoolofmusic.com/Home/ June 17-21, 10 to 18, Coed $120 Jazz day camp for students with at least one year of playing experience. End-of-camp concert will be at 11 a.m. June 22 at Frankie’s Fun Park. Sign up by April 1 and registration fee will be waived.

Mount Pleasant Art in Two Dimensions G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 29-Aug. 2, 7 and up, Coed $65 resident/$79 nonresident Expand your ability to draw and paint, plus learn about printmaking and other fun art projects. Join other children in learning more about different kinds of art.

Leonard School of Music Symphonic Camp 3005 W. Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29418 843-745-5908 leonardschoolofmusic.com/Home/ June 24-28, 10 to 18, Coed $120 A band day camp for students with at least one year of playing experience. A fun group activity will be held June 29. Location TBA. Sign up by April 1 and registration fee will be waived.

Mount Pleasant Bedazzled Beads and Brush Strokes 918 Lansing Drive, Unit C, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 June 10-14, 8 to 13, Coed $45 resident/$52 nonresident Create your own jewelry in this camp. Campers will make beaded crafts and jewelry, while having fun with beads and making new projects.

Let’s Make a Masterpiece 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 6 to 11, Coed $175 Campers will learn about famous artists who were painters and will create their own acrylic masterpieces.

Supplies and snacks are included.

Millie Lewis Kids Modeling/Acting Camp 7475 Northside Drive North Charleston,S.C. 29420 www.postandcourier.com

Mount Pleasant Beads Camp Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 10-14, 6 to 9, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident Create your own jewelry in this camp. Campers will make beaded crafts and jewelry, while having fun with beads and making new projects.

Mount Pleasant Creative Drama and Art G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528

townofmountpleasant.com July-August, 7 to 9, Coed $65 resident/$79 nonresident Let your child work with others on a play and its stage design. The kids will make their own props and costumes, learn stage direction, and be introduced to theater etiquette. Please dress your child in comfortable clothing and send an old T-shirt for painting. Snacks will be provided every day. Family and friends are invited to the performance on the last day of camp.

Mount Pleasant Drama Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com August 5-9, 7 to 12, Coed $65 resident/$79 nonresident Experience aspects of theater such as improvisation, voice projection, stage direction, simple script work, pantomime, musical numbers, and monologues, with a short performance on the last day of camp.

Mount Pleasant Handi Artz Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 17-21, 8 to 12, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident We will be stitching, gluing, pasting, drawing, and painting the day away. Self-expression through textiles and mixed media will be taught.

Mount Pleasant Little Picasso Camp Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June-July, 4 to 8, Coed $85 resident/$99 nonresident/session Our fun-filled lessons will revolve around an artist or period of art that was influential to our history, and projects will reflect the techniques and style of these periods. We will explore drawing, painting, sculpture and collage, with an emphasis on art history.

Mount Pleasant Mini Masters Art Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 24-28, 5 to 8, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident From Monet to Warhol, students will study the modern masters and create their own masterpieces. Each lesson will focus on a modern artist, and students will employ different techniques, such as drawing, painting, and collage.

Mount Pleasant Music, Art and Movement Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June – August, 3 to 6, Coed $75 resident/$89 nonresident/session This popular camp will fill your summer with music, dance, and art. Children will be introduced to 45 minutes of each activity. The camp will be divided into 3 age groups, each rotating to each activity.

Mount Pleasant Music Makers Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June-August, 4 to 6, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident Children will enjoy playing instruments, singing, and

having fun with music.

Mount Pleasant Painting the Colorful World Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 10-14, 6 to 12, Coed $65 resident/$79 nonresident Children will open their eyes to the magical world of colors. Teresa will spark their imaginations with all kinds of paint and materials. Your child will create a masterpiece while learning about the basic elements of art.

Mount Pleasant Painting on Canvas G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 8-12, 12 and up, Coed $60 resident/$74 nonresident Emphasis is on composition and strengthening painting skills with acrylic paint. We will complete two 16 x 20 paintings. Students may bring canvas or purchase from instructor.

Mount Pleasant Sculpture and Clay G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant SC, 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com August 5-9, 7 and up, Coed $65 resident/$79 nonresident Build a circus, make an animal, and create the abstract.

Using clay, wire, and wood, children will build their own sculptures while learning about 3-D art.

O’Connor Method Camp Charleston Mills House Hotel 115 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-743-5322 oconnormethodcampcharleston.com July-August, 6 to 18, Coed $350 Strings Camp: Classical, fiddle, blues, jazz; violin, viola, cello, bass. All playing levels. Accredited teacher training in the O’Connor Method - a New American Method of String Playing. Nationally acclaimed faculty.

Piano Camp 4990 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 843-552-4061 eszterstudio.musicteacherhelper.com July, 7 to 15, Coed $160 Piano ensemble, individual instruction, composition and theory games, with qualified piano teachers.

Piano Camp 4990 Dorchester Road, North Charleston, SC 29418 843-552-4061 eszterstudio.musicteacherhelper.com August, 6 to 13, Coed $125 Ensemble and individual piano time, theory games, instrument making and composition with qualified piano teachers. Performance at Friday noon.

Music and Arts Summer Camp 100 W. Richardson Ave., Suite D, Summerville, SC 29483 843-832-8588 facebook.com/lowcountrymusicacademy July-August, 7 to 12, Coed $185 Rock into summer with our fun-filled music and arts camp. Some of the activities we will offer will be: bucket percussion, music composition and performing,

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Day Camps - Arts, Food & Music arts and crafts, drawing/painting, healthy summer cooking with kids and yoga.

Princess Dance Camp 1579 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 843-769-6932 ballet-academy.org June 24-28, 4 to 6, Female $150 Basics of classical ballet with focus on the princess theme. Princess costume, daily snack and themed crafts included.

Recreational Dance Classes 589 Belle Hall Parkway, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 danceanatomystudio.com June-August, 6 to 18, Coed $15 Drop in recreational classes in ballet, jazz and hip-hop available every Wednesday from 3-5:15pm. Discount coupon cards available for purchase. Call for details.

South of Broadway Theatre Summer Camp 1080 E. Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC 29405 843-814-4451 southofbroadway.com June-August, 9 to 15, Coed $215 Act/sing/dance/improv/craft to final performance.

Splits & Tutu Camp 1579 Savannah Hwy., Charleston, SC 29407 843-769-6932 ballet-academy.org July 15-19, 8 to 12 Female $150 Basics of classical ballet mixed with stretches and acrobatics. Snacks and materials to make a tutu included.

St. Andrew’s Parks Cooking Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 10 to 14, Coed $225 Kids love to create in the kitchen. Our Cooking Camp teaches simple recipes that chefs at any level can successfully create. Each day will have a different theme. Themes include: appetizers, side dishes, casseroles, entrees and deserts.

TTC: Across the Great Divide Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 8 to 11 and 12 to 16, Coed $179 This camp introduces the food and culture of the United States, from New England clam chowder, to New Orleans po boys and California pizza. Come along for the ride and get a great taste of this country’s culinary delights.

TTC: Cake Love Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2, 8 to 11 and 12 to 16, Coed $179 Let them eat cake. And cupcakes. Learn the art of baking and decorating beautiful cakes. Campers will learn various blending methods, as well as icing and frosting techniques.

TTC: Cinema Camp Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus

66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, 8 to11, Coed $145 Kids learn to create and craft their own digital movies with a common touch-screen hand-held device. At the end the week the kids will have completed their own flip books, camera obscura, and story boards, and filmed their own miniature movies.

TTC: Cinema Camp Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Drive Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 11, Coed $145 TTC: Cinema Camp Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 8 to 11, Coed $145 TTC: Cinema Camp Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 8 to 11, Coed $145 TTC: Cinema Camp Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-Aug. 2, 8 to 11, Coed $145 TTC: Creative Writing Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-Aug. 2, 8 to 11, Coed $129 The art of writing is a skill born out of years of experience, interest and, most importantly, the passion for storytelling. Learn about three of the most important aspects to storytelling: setting, character development and plot.

TTC: Culinary Boot Camp Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, July 8-12, 8 to 11 and 12 to 16, Coed $179 Learn knife skills, sanitation procedures and proper food handling during this exciting hands-on camp. You are also introduced to the fundamentals of cooking: making soups and sauces, pasta, grilling, stewing, roasting and sautéing techniques.

TTC: Explore the World of an Artist Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 8 to 11, Coed $129 Come prepared to challenge your mind and hands

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into the work of creating art. You will have hands-on experience with different mediums and styles each day.

Create a sculpture house, paint Monet’s Garden, learn about the Jonathan Green style, paint on silk and more.

TTC: Fire Up the Grill Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 12 to 16, Coed $179 This summer, fire up the grill and learn how to barbecue. In this camp, you will begin by learning important outdoor cooking tips and safety practices that are important to a successful barbecue. Then, learn about marinades and sauces, practice grilling a pizza and meats, veggies, and even summer fruits.

TTC: Flour Power Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 11 and 12 to 16, Coed $179 Bread, it’s the staff of life. Warm and toasty from the oven, with butter and jam, sticky and sweet with raisins and pecans. The world of bread is wide and varied.

Bake pretzels, bagels and cinnamon rolls with us.

TTC: Food Truck Rodeo Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 11 and 12 to 16, Coed $179 It’s an international food truck rodeo with food from Greece, Italy, New Orleans and Mexico. Food trucks are hot and so is this camp. You’ll have a blast trying new dishes from this moveable feast.

TTC: Fun with Digital Photography Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, July 15-19, 8 to 11, Coed $129 Create awesome photographs of your friends, family and pets with this digital photography camp. Learn about the different kinds of cameras and how they work while creating photos, editing and doing all that cool photography stuff.

TTC: Fun with Digital Photography Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 8 to 11, Coed $129 TTC: Imagination Artist Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 8 to 11, Coed $129 For the artist in me. You will explore the Romare Bearden’s style of collage using magazines. Create a mosaic on wood pineapples, experience the thrill of painting like Jackson Pollock and adding a touch of melted crayon, and learn about Klint Magic and more.

TTC: Imaginative Photography Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 12 to 16, Coed $129 What really happens inside your camera when you push the button? Learn both the technical and the art of photography. Students are encouraged to see and look for the extraordinary in the ordinary. This course encourages digital scrapbooking and also covers the basics for a yearbook staffer.

TTC: Imaginative Photography Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $129 TTC: Imaginative Photography Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 12 to 16, Coed $129 TTC: International Sweet Treats Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 8 to 11 and 12 to 16, Coed $179 Don’t forget your passport, because we have lots of traveling to do. Visit countries without leaving the bakeshop. From Mexico to Norway to Egypt, we go everywhere, exploring the sweet treats that kids in faraway countries grow up on.

TTC: Jammin’ in the Bakeshop Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 8 to 11, Coed $179 What to do with all the fresh summer fruit available here in the Lowcountry? Make jams and jellies of course. We take it one step further, and use that jam in tarts, rugelach and pastries. This camp includes a field trip to Cypress Hill, a local farm.

TTC: Kids’ Favorites with a Twist Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 8 to 11, Coed $179 This camp is a mash-up of your favorites. Mix it up with face sandwiches, mini omelets, ants on a log, green eggs and ham, spaghetti bake, mini mac and cheese, a spirited stir fry and more. This isn’t your typical fare – it’s food with a twist.

TTC: Pastry Boot Camp Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, July 15-19, 8 to 11 and 12 to 16, Coed $179 Get your basics covered. Learn your way around a professional bakeshop in this comprehensive course. www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - Education & Science We cover everything from breads to pizza to cupcakes and cinnamon rolls. This camp fills quickly, so grab a friend and get baking.

TTC: Small Bites Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 8 to 11, Coed $179 Small is huge. Join us for a fun camp full of small bites – pesto pizza, paninis, meatballs on skewers and stuffed mushrooms. These tasty treats are big on taste and fun to prepare.

TTC: Smart Photos with your Smartphone Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14 and July 29-Aug. 2, 10 to 13, Coed $139 Get smart with your smartphone. Learn how to take photos with your smartphone, edit with the latest and greatest apps, make collages and share with your friends.

TTC: Smorgasbord Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $179 Variety is the spice of life. You’ll love this buffet that has it all - breakfast, lunch and dinner; stuffed doughs; Italian pasta; snacks, both tasty and healthy; and Southern cooking. A smorgasbord of flavors makes this week a foodie’s dream come true.

TTC: Step Aside Julia Child: We’re Mastering the Art of Asian Cooking Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-August 2, 8 to 11, Coed $179 Take a tasting tour of Asia with stops in India, Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan and Thailand. We’ll explore exotic lands through tasty dishes in a weeklong culinary adventure. Your passport will be stamped YUM.

843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 10 to 16, Coed $129 TTC: Young Artists Trident Technical College, St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 10 to 16, Coed $129 Visual Art Camp I 1530 7th St., North Charleston, SC 29405 843-740-5854 northcharleston.org/residents/departments/arts/ Workshops_Classes_Camps June, 5 to 8, Coed $50 Taught by the City’s artist-in-residence, Kristy Bishop.

Children will have the opportunity to experience various visual art media.

Visual Art Camp II 1530 7th St., North Charleston, SC 29405 843-740-5854 northcharleston.org/residents/departments/arts/ Workshops_Classes_Camps June, 9 to 13, Coed $50 Taught by the City’s artist-in-residence, Kristy Bishop.

Students will receive more in-depth instruction in visual art using various art media. This will be a good opportunity to strengthen art portfolios for the more serious student while having fun.

Education/Science Ashley Hall’s Pre-AP Summer Intensive 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-714-8543 ashleyhall.org/summer.php August, 9 to 12, Female $225 In this one-week intensive, participants will receive an in-depth training as preparation for a year-long AP Studio Art course. Participants will receive training on the AP College Board rubrics for assessment, and will review hundreds of art works.

TTC: Step Aside Julia Child: We’re Mastering the Art of Asian Cooking Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-Aug. 2, 12 to 16, Coed $179

Academic Courses 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June-July, 13 to 18, Coed $400 Remediation courses in high school math and English as well as credit courses in high school fine arts, computer, and health are offered. Enrichment courses may also be offered.

TTC: Young Artists Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 10 to 16, Coed $129 This summer, you can create artwork in several mediums, including but not limited to, pencils, charcoal, crayon, pastels, paint and plaster. Explore multiple techniques and processes, including mixed media.

Brick by Brick Lego Camp 616 Long Point Road Suite D, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-971-9939 buildbrickbybrick.com June-August, 2 to 12, Coed $150 Kids will enjoy taking part in challenging and exciting Lego camps. Campers will create themed models and then tap into their own imagination by constructing and playing with their own inspired creations. Themes: Star Wars, Ninjago, Mindcraft, Robotics and more.

TTC: Young Artists Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403

Camp Invention More than 10 locations in the Charleston area 800-968-4332 K-3, Coed

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Weekly sessions in June and July $195-215 Camp Invention is a fun-filled adventure fostering inventive-thinking skill, science literacy, history and the arts in four activity-oriented modules created for children entering grades 1-6.

Charleston Collegiate School Summer School 2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-559-5506 charlestoncollegiate.org June-July, 4 to 12, Coed $125 There are a total of seven, fun filled weeks available to choose from and all activities will be inspired by a fun theme. Join us for the morning or afternoon session or bring your lunch and stay for the whole day.

Charleston Collegiate School Summer Camps 2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-559-5506 charlestoncollegiate.org June-July, 10 to 17, Coed $150 There are a total of seven, fun-filled weeks available to choose from. Join us for kayaking, outdoor adventure, baby-sitter training, sports and so much more.

Daniel Island Tech Savvy Kids Club 885 -B Island Park Drive, Charleston, SC 29492 843-377-8031 Danielislandtechsavvykidsclub.com June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $275 Campers will explore, engage and experience Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) using LEGO Robotics. Weekly themes, arts & crafts, field trips and an indoor play structure.

Charles Towne Montessori 56 Leinbach Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 843-571-1140 charlestownemontessori.org June-August, 1 to 6, Coed $200 A fun summer camp with an educational component.

An AMI Montessori certified teacher, special visitors, crafts, sports, free play and great days. Full day camp for children ages 1-6.

The Green Scene 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 8 to 11, Coed $275 Join us for a week of summer fun with a “Green Twist.”

Three days will be spent on science-oriented field trips and the other two days will be spent doing cool “Science Stuff.”

Hunt for History 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-899-5200 oldsanteecanalpark.org June-July, 7 to 12, Coed $150 Education-based camps explore the wonders of the natural world and the rich history found only in the Lowcountry. Exciting park based programs and field trips by our highly skilled and trained staff will give your child an educational and fun summer camp.

Jump Start for First Grade 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs August, 5 to 6, Coed $200

Designed for students who will attend Porter-Gaud in the first grade, students will learn about the campus and they will work with first-grade teachers to ensure a smooth transition. There will be a concentration of reading and math activities.

Jr. LEGO Robotics-Amusement Park Adventures 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 5 to 10, Coed $150 Join Brick by Brick’s staff in their Amusement Park Adventures. Build a new ride each day and make things spin, roll,turn, and rock. Each camp day includes carnival-themed games, group challenges and more.

Jr. LEGO Robotics-Remote Control Mania 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 7 to 10, Coed $150 Join Brick by Brick’s staff to see your creations in motion using LEGO wireless remote controls. Campers will create dynamic vehicles, inventions, machines, and more. Both Jr. Lego camps may be combined for a fullday camp at a discounted price.

LEGO Robotics-Mindstorm 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 8 to 13 Coed $175 Brick by Brick’s Mindstorm Mania combines classic LEGO building with the world of robotics for the advanced LEGO enthusiaSt. Design and program your robots to perform all kinds of tasks.

Mad Science/3,2,1 ... Blast Off Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1212 charlestoncoce.org July, 6 to 11, Coed $100 Are you ready to go on a mission to outer space?

Campers will step into the shoes of a rocket scientist and learn the fundamentals of propulsion and rocket design.

Mad Science/3,2,1 ... Blast Off Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-881-8274 charlestoncoce.org July-August, 7 to 11, Coed $110 Mad Science/Can You Dig It? Ashley River Creative Arts, Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1212 charlestoncoce.org June, 6 to 11, Coed $100 Investigate geology, paleontology, and archeology.

Participate in a mock archeological dig and assemble the pre-historic skeletal remains you uncover.

Mad Science/Can You Dig It? Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-881-8274 charlestoncoce.org July, 7 to 11, Coed $110 Mad Science/Earth Camp Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-881-8274 charlestoncoce.org

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Day Camps - Education & Science August, 7 to 11, Coed $110 Campers will gain a better understanding of how environmental issues affect our world. They will learn the vital role of the food chain. During this week they will explore the effects of, and difficulties in cleaning up oil spills through a hands-on approach.

Mad Science/Earth Camp Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1212 charlestoncoce.org July, 6 to 11, Coed $100 Mad Science/Inside, Outside and Everything InBetween Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1212 http://charlestoncoce.org/index.

July, 6 to 11 Coed $100 Campers will have an amazing week as we explore some of the body’s most important parts, both inside and outside. Learn the basics of the code of life: How cells and their individual parts work together to help our bodies function as easily as they do.

Mad Machines and Crazy Contraptions - Mad Science 360 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org August, 6 to 11, Coed $150 Become an inventor and create crazy ways to solve problems. Create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks and assemble a set of circuits. With 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration, this camp is 100% fun. Price includes crafts, activities.

Mad Science/Mad About Science Mt. Pleasant Rec- Park West Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-849-2061 townofmountpleasant.com June, 3 to 5, Coed $108 This camp will spark your preschooler’s imagination.

Each day will provide a unique hand-on, minds-on learning experience. Interactive and age-appropriate, each session introduces children to several basic science topics.

Mad Science/Mad Machines and Crazy Contraptions Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1212 charlestoncoce.org June, 6 to 11, Coed $100 Campers will overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and the most important of all, their mind.

Mad Science/Mad Machines and Crazy Contraptions Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-881-8274 charlestoncoce.org June, 7 to 11, Coed $110 Mad Science/Mad Machines and Crazy Contraptions Mt. Pleasant Rec- Darby Building Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-849-2061 http://charlestonjcc.org/camps.html

July, 5 to 12, Coed $108 Mad Science/Mad Machines and Crazy Contraptions Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org/home August, 6 to 11, Coed $130 Mad Science/Mad Machines and Crazy Contraptions Mt. Pleasant Rec- Park West, Mount Pleasant SC 29466 843-849-2061 townofmountpleasant.com August, 5 to 12, Coed $108 Mad Science and Museum Camp 360 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org July, 6 to 11, Coed $150 Combine two camps in one for a full week of fun. Attend Museum Camp in the morning discovering dinosaurs, pirates, patriots, and more and then spend the afternoon performing experiments with Mad Science.

Mad Science/Secret Agent Lab Mt. Pleasant Rec- Darby Building, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-849-2061 townofmountpleasant.com/ June, 5 to 12, Coed $108 Join the Crime Scene and be a part of solving the strangest crimes in town. Campers team up with the Mad Science Crime Scene Lab and experience what it takes to be a true science detective. Explore forensics to explain how a crime happened.

Mad Science/Space:The Final Frontier Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-881-8274 charlestoncoce.org July, 7 to 11 Coed $110 From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, this week long exciting hands-on program will teach campers to build many different flying devices, see how Newton’s Laws of motion help explain how things move and how rockets fly.

Mad Science/Walk on the Wildside Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-881-8274 charlestoncoce.org July, 7 to 11, Coed $110 Take a walk on the wild side as we peek into the natural world. Discover how birds and beasts live and adapt to their environment. Spend some time with us in the world of dinosaurs. Perform an owl pellet dissection and take home a tiny skeleton.

Middle School Vet 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org June, 12 to 14, Coed $275 This academic camp provides a wonderful age appropriate introduction to veterinary medicine and is a perfect step for any middle school student interested in a career in this field. Classroom time will be balanced with opportunities for observation.

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Motion, Potion, and Commotion Mad Science Camp 360 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org July, 6 to 11 Coed $150 This camp has a little bit of everything: secret codes, potions, construction, and simple machines. Campers will create sidewalk chalk and ice cream and explore the energy of motion through fun experiments.

Mad Science/Motion, Potion and Commotion Ashley River Creative Arts Elementary, Charleston, SC 29407 843-573-1212 charlestoncoce.org June, 6 to 11, Coed $100 Mad Science/Motion, Potion and Commotion Sullivan’s Island Elementary, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-881-8274 charlestoncoce.org June, 7 to 11, Coed $110 Mad Science/Motion, Potion and Commotion Charleston Museum, Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org/home July, 6 to 11, Coed $130 Mount Pleasant Elementary Engineering G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com August 12-15, 4 to 8 Coed $144 resident/$158 nonresident In this integrated science and math camp, campers will creatively build and modify machines applying basic engineering principles and using our unique LEGO kits. Concepts include engineering principles, gearing and gear ratios, simple machines, problem solving, and communication skills.

Mount Pleasant Junior Engineering Camp G.M. Darby Building 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com August 12-15, 1 to 3, Coed $144 resident/$158 nonresident Campers will creatively build and modify machines through basic engineering skills using unique LEGO kits. Campers do not bring home any of the Lego projects they create. Concepts learned – basic engineering skills, simple machines, forces in motion, problem solving, and communication skills.

Mount Pleasant Robotic Materials Movers Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 15-19, 9 to14, Coed $150 resident/$164 nonresident Instructor: Mitch Lichtenberg Campers build and program robots in this realistic hazardous-materials simulation. Using sensors and a variety of specialized parts, campers solve the problems of transporting material from one point to another.

Mount Pleasant Robotic Structures Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 24-28, 9 to 14, Coed

$150 resident/$164 nonresident We build a variety of interesting structures and then use computers to program them to perform many tasks. Included are delivery vehicles, moving conveyors, lifters and other robot controlled mechanisms.

Mount Pleasant Robot Systems Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 8-12, 9 to 14, Coed $150 resident/$164 nonresident Campers build and program complex robots to investigate solutions to simulated industrial problems.

Robots created in this session communicate with each other and work together.

Owens Christian Academy Summer Achievement in Lear 3377 Ridgeway St., North Charleston, SC 29405 843-744-5087 owenschristianacademy.com July, 2 to 10, Coed $110 Weekly thematic units focusing on core academic standards.

Sandlapper Teen Camp 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-899-5200 oldsanteecanalpark.org June-August, 13 to 15, Coed $150 Education-based camps explore the wonders of the natural world and the rich history found only in the Lowcountry. Exciting park based programs and field trips by our highly skilled and trained staff will give your child an educational and fun summer camp.

SCRUBS Health Career Camp 2095 Henry Tecklenburg Dr., Charleston, SC 29414 843-402-2273 ropersaintfrancis.com/HomePage/Careers/Mentoring_ Programs/ScrubsCamp.as June-July, 13 to 15 Coed $75 Action-packed week exploring health careers.

Science Wonders 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 6 to 10, Coed $220 Come get messy in this fun-filled science camp. We will make slimy worms, bounce bubbles, create a magic bead necklace, and make ice cream in a Ziploc bag. We will get to know many animals.

STEM Center of Excellence at The Citadel 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 843-953-7121 citadel.edu July 22-26, 6 to 11, Coed $195 Children entering grades 1-6 will discover creativity and inventiveness through hands-on problem solving activities. Within an earthly and global theme, participants will invent tools to decipher nature’s patterns, undertake virtual global expeditions to invent solutions to real-world problems and build devices to be used in a duck-chucking competition.

Stop-Motion Animation Movie Making 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston SC, 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - Education & Science June, 5 to 8, Coed $175 Campers will plan, script, stage, shoot and produce their own mini-movie. LEGO components will be used to build the set and props. Your video will be posted to You Tube and you will receive a DVD. This camp may be combined with the LEGO Robotics-Mindsto Summer School for Math or English 2024 Academy Drive, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-559-5506 charlestoncollegiate.org June, 14 to 17, Coed $900 Charleston Collegiate School will offer upper school summer credit for math or English. The session is for four full weeks and the in-class time for each course is 120 hours which is required for an accredited course offering.

Trident Academy Summer Experience 1455 Wakendaw Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-7046 tridentacademy.com June-July, 6 to 12, Coed $850 Classes are designed to remediate deficiencies and build skills in reading comprehension, written expression, spelling, and mathematics. Taught by Orton-Gillingham trained teachers, students recieve small group instruction using multisensory techniques.

TTC: 3-2-1 Blast-Off Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, July 22-26, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Campers step into the shoes of a rocket scientist and learn the fundamentals of propulsion and rocket design. Campers construct and launch their own rockets while they learn about Newton’s laws of motion and the history and challenges of space travel.

TTC: Adventures in Video Game Design Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 8 to 11, Coed $145 In this camp, students will learn how some of their favorite games are made, as well as get hands-on experience with the software tools used to create them. Students will work individually, and with classmates on video game design activities.

TTC: Adventures in Video Game Art Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 8 to 11, Coed $145 In this camp, students create works of 2-D and 3-D art that can be used in video games. Students will also learn about the software that professional game makers use to create digital art in their favorite video games.

TTC: Alice 3D and Video Games Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 11, Coed $129 In this camp, learn fundamental programming concepts in the context of creating animated movies www.postandcourier.com

and simple video games. In Alice, 3-D objects (e.g., people, animals and vehicles) populate a virtual world and students create a program to animate the objects.

TTC: Alice 3D and Video Games Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site, 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $129 TTC: Architecture in Minecraft Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2, 12 to 16, Coed $145 Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world for entertainment and education. This camp is designed to promote awareness of architectural design, apply these designs to an 8-bit-style video game using simple mathematical conversions, encourage creativity through design, and teambuilding through effective communication.

TTC: Art for Video Games Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, July 22-26, 12 to 16, Coed $145 In this camp, get hands-on with the same tools that digital artists use to create art in video games. This camp will provide the foundations of art in video games and prepare you for the next camp, Advanced Art for Video Games.

TTC: Art for Video Games - Advanced Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, July 29-Aug. 2, 12 to 16, Coed $145 (Prerequisite: Art for Video Games) In this camp, students continue to build a strong portfolio of digital art, while learning how to animate and import their art into a video game. At the end of this camp, students will have the beginnings of a professional digital art portfolio.

TTC: Aviation Adventures Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21 July 8-12, July 22-26, 8 to 11, Coed $135 Enjoy a week of high-flying adventure. From logging flight time on simulators to building gliders, the basics of aeronautics are the focus of the week. Campers get their wings upon successful completion of the camp.

TTC: Be a Star Doing Homework Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 8 to 11, Coed $99 In this interactive camp, learn the tricks to getting homework done faster and easier. Through fun exercises you will learn great memorization techniques, ways to stay focused and tricks to retrieve information.

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Day Camps - Education & Science 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, 8 to 11, Coed $135 This highly interactive camp is taught by MUSC’s Department of Neurosciences staff as they present brain specimens and discuss the general organization, functions and dysfunctions of the brain. Young scientists can investigate the hidden wonders of the microscopic world.

TTC: Biomedical Imaging Technology Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 12 to 16, Coed $145 Do you ever wonder how microscopes, X-rays, MRIs and PET scans work? Join us in this interactive course as we learn the basics of light spectroscopy, wave optics, nuclear chemistry and nanotechnology.

TTC: Biomedical Imaging Technology Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $145 TTC: Can you Dig It? Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Investigate geology, paleontology and archaeology.

Dig into the physical remains left behind by people and animals in the past. Participate in a mock archeological dig and assemble the pre-historic skeletal remains you uncover. Learn all about the world of dinosaurs.

TTC: Can you Dig It? Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 7 to 11,, Coed $129 TTC: Cool Kids With Character Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 11, Coed $99 Unleash the leader in you. Interactive learning activities present opportunities to develop five important leadership skills: communicating effectively, being a team player, decision-making skills, presentation skills and social skills.

TTC: Crazy Chemistry Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Discover how chemical reactions are everywhere.

Figure out if a chemical change has occurred right before your eyes, and explore the properties of polymers. Mix, mush and brew together chemicals.

TTC: Crazy Chemistry Trident Technical College – Dorchester County

QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 7 to 11, Coed $129 TTC: Crazy Chemistry Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 7 to 11, Coed $129 TTC: Crazy Chemistry Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 7 to 11,, Coed $129 TTC: CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, 8 to 12, Coed $149 Have fun learning about forensics, crime scene investigations and crime lab chemistry as you perform as many as 15 different experiments designed to show you just how those tricky cases are solved.

TTC: EARTH Camp Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Campers will gain a better understanding of how environmental issues affect our world. Each camper explores the world of eco-systems and gains an understanding of the major climate factors and patterns associated with weather.

TTC: Electronic Lab Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, 8 to 12, Coed $149 The science electronics lab stimulates young minds by using easy to understand experiments to increase their knowledge of electronics. Science project ideas will come alive as they build the 30 projects while working with electronic circuits.

TTC: Electronic Lab Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 8 to 12, Coed $149 TTC: Foundations in Minecraft Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14 and July 15-19, 8 to 11, Coed $129 Minecraft is one of the most popular games in the world for entertainment and education. In this camp, students are introduced to the fun, family-friendly game of Minecraft while simultaneously learning the manipulatives of a computer.

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TTC: Foundations in Minecraft Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 11, Coed $129

TTC: Google Apps for the Android Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $129

TTC: FUNdamentals of Fishing Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 8 to 11, Coed $139 The basics of freshwater and saltwater fishing are taught along with techniques for catching the many different types of game fish. This camp includes casting target practice, knot tying, fishing safety, fishing conservation, instructional presentations, and possibly a local field trip to try out your gear (supplied).

TTC: Google Apps for the Android Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 12 to 16, Coed $129

TTC: Gamestar Mechanic Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 9 to 13, Coed $139 Gamestar Mechanic is a game and online community that teaches kids how to design their own games.

Designing games builds: Systems Thinking, 21st Century Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Art and Aesthetics, Writing and Storytelling, and creates a motivation for STEM learning.

TTC: Gamestar Mechanic Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 9 to 13, Coed $139 TTC: Gamestar Mechanic Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 9 to 13, Coed $139 TTC: Gamestar Mechanic Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 9 to 13, Coed $139 TTC: Google Apps for the Android Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site, 5231 Hwy. 165 Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 8 to 11, Coed $129 Learn how to make your own apps using your Android device. This computer science-based computational course uses Google apps to create fun and cool apps.

TTC: Google Apps for the Android Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 12 to 16, Coed $129

TTC: Harry Potter Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 7 to 11, Coed $149 Join our Magical Mystery Tour. All aboard for lots of hands-on fun. Join in the escapades of Harry and his friends. Play quidditch. Make an edible wand. We will brew some fantastic potions to drink. Let’s create and watch some amazing chemical reactions.

TTC: Harry Potter Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 7 to 11, Coed $149 TTC: Harry Potter Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-Aug. 2, 7 to 11, Coed $149 TTC: Inside, Outside and Everything In-Between Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Learn the basics of the code of life: how cells and their individual parts work together to help our bodies function as easily as they do. Learn how the insides of our bodies work.

TTC: Inside, Outside & Everything In-Between Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 7 to 11, Coed $129 TTC: Lasers, Galaxies and Then Some Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, 8 to 12, Coed $149 Explore science as a fun and exciting process of investigation. Each day we conduct experiments, discover the amazing, and test our own ideas. Learn about lasers. www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - Education & Science TTC: Lasers, Galaxies and Then Some Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 8 to 12, Coed $149 TTC: Lasers, Galaxies and Then Some Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd., St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 8 to 12, Coed $149 TTC: Leadership Program Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 12 to 16, Coed $139 The Leadership Program is a lively and interactive series of workshops designed to build your leadership potential. Discover how to strengthen your interpersonal and communication skills, be a team player, manage your time, plan and set goals, make decisions and solve problems.

TTC: Leadership 2.0 Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 13 to 16 Coed

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$139 Pre-Requisite: Leadership Program. Leadership 2.0 takes teens to the next level. Being a teenager is exciting and challenging as they face tough issues and life-changing decisions. Through a variety of interactive sessions, teens will engage in exercises revolving around leadership, diversity, ethics, conflict resolution and relationship building.

TTC: Legal Eagles Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 12 to 16, Coed $149 Innocent or guilty? Take turns playing prosecutor, judge and jury in this intriguing introduction to law and the court system. You get to hear cases, present testimony and decide the verdict in a mock trial.

Conducted by actual attorneys.

TTC: LEGOs in Motion Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, June 24-28, July 8-12, July 22-26, 7 to 8, Coed $99 Build many different models demonstrating physical science and technology concepts, including various powered forces and motion, simple machines and more. This is a great camp for teaching teamwork and preparing students for engineering and problemsolving challenges.

TTC: LEGOs in Motion Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 7 to 8, Coed $99

TTC: Let Go of My LEGOs Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-Aug. 2, 9 to 11, Coed $135

TTC: LEGOs in Motion Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-Aug. 2, 7 to 8, Coed $99

TTC: Mad Machines and Crazy Contraptions Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 7 to 11, Coed $149 Campers overcome a series of challenges using basic materials, simple machines, tips from famous inventors and the most important of all – their mind. With a little bit of ingenuity, children will create catapults and forts, construct working light sticks to take home and assemble a set of circuits with batteries and light bulbs.

TTC: Let Go of My LEGOs Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21 and 24-28, July 8-12, 9 to 11, Coed $135 Learn basic engineering and logical thinking skills while building various components and structures with LEGO bricks. You also learn basic programming using the LEGO RCX system. Mechanical and electrical LEGO components that replicate components used in the industrial and engineering field are introduced.

TTC: Let Go of My LEGOs Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 9 to 11, Coed $135

TTC: Magnetic Levitation for Future Transportation Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 12, Coed $149 Build your own futuristic Maglev car to race and take home. Learn about the relationship between magnetism and electricity. You will also get to build a simple Maglev track as well as a cool electromagnet.

Learn how motors work, as well as generators.

TTC: Magnetic Levitation for Future Transportation Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus

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Day Camps - Education & Science 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 8 to 12, Coed $149 TTC: Motion, Potion and Commotion Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ 7 to 11, Coed July 22-26 $149 Campers will have tons of fun mixing up potions and experimenting with all kinds of chemical reactions. Our young chemists will create sidewalk chalk and even make their own ice cream. Campers will find out how simple machines make our lives easier.

TTC: Money Rocks. Youth Financial Literacy Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, 12 to 16, Coed $139 Campers will learn positive steps for managing money, such as goal setting, budgeting and saving. Using various hands-on activities, interactive computer models and games, and presentations from financial professionals and field trips, youth will gain knowledge to guide them in making sound financial decisions.

TTC: Money Rocks. Youth Financial Literacy Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 12 to 16, Coed $139 TTC: NASA: Journey into Outer Space Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 7 to 11, Coed $129 In partnership with NASA. From our atmosphere to the outer reaches of our solar system, this hands-on program will send campers on a quest for exploration.

Learn about the four forces of flight, the challenges of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch.

TTC: NASA: Journey into Outer Space Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 7 to 11, Coed $129 TTC: NASA: Journey into Outer Space Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 7 to 11, Coed $129 TTC: NASA: Journey into Outer Space Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-August 2, 7 to 11, Coed $129

TTC: Neuropalooza Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-August 2, 12 to 16, Coed $139 Learn about diseases, drugs and deadly neurological disasters and their effects on our own brains. Work with real neurologists as you get to know your brain, inside and out.

TTC: NXT Robots Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 12 to 14, Coed $149 Jump to the next generation of LEGO robotics. This camp introduces the NXT LEGO robotic system. Build robotic components and learn new software so you can program the robots to perform given tasks. You will work in pairs to accomplish the assignments.

TTC: Project Runway Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, July 22-26, 12 to 16, Coed $299 This summer camp incorporates modeling etiquette, posture, nail care, self-improvement skills and a photo shoot. It also covers proper introductions, table manners, telephone and cell phone manners, polite behaviors, nutrition tips and personal safety.

TTC: Project Runway Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $299 TTC: Spanish for Kids Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 8 to 11, Coed $99 Come and meet new amigos and have a fiesta each day. Learn some basic Spanish through games, music and fun activities. Learn how to follow simple commands, have a basic conversation, and learn colors, numbers, weather, and more.

TTC: Real Rocket Science Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 10 to 12, Coed $149 This camp covers the history of rocket advancements and technology brought about through space exploration, the space race, rocket science in school, rocket construction, and an introduction to the hobby of rocketry. It includes labs on astronomy, rocket simulation, building and launch.

TTC: Red Hot Robots Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, July 29-August 2, 7 to 11, Coed $135

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Learn about the uses of robots in our world and spend time experimenting with super cool red-hot robots.

Experiment with sound-sensing robots, line-tracking robots, amphibious robots and robots that can even play soccer.

TTC: Robotic Arm Science Trident Technical College – St. Paul’s Parish Site 5231 Hwy. 165, Hollywood, SC 29449-6144 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, 9 to 13, Coed $149 Learn the science of robotics as you have fun building, commanding and taking home your own 5-motor arm. With your Robotic Arm you can command your gripper to open and close, move your robotic wrist, and command vertical and horizontal reaching moves.

TTC: Robotic Arm Science Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 9 to 13, Coed $149 TTC: Robotic Arm Science Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center, 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd.

St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 9 to 13, Coed $149 TTC: SAT Prep Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 29-August 2, Coed, 13-16 $299 Don’t freak out - be prepared. Become familiar with SAT-type questions, develop test-taking strategies, manage test panic, increase your confidence and speed, and get a review of test content. The focus is on critical reading, vocabulary development, sentence completion, passages, multiple choice, grammar and mathematics.

TTC: Secret Agent Lab Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Explore forensics to explain how a crime happened.

Campers will use some of the same experiments that a forensic scientist would use. Each day you will explore the fundamental nuts and bolts of chemistry and become the best science detective.

TTC: Secret Agent Lab Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 7 to 11, Coed $129 TTC: Secret Agent Lab Trident Technical College – Dorchester County QuickJobs Training Center 5164 E. Jim Bilton Blvd St. George, SC 29477 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 22-26, 7 to 11, Coed $129

TTC: Space: The Final Frontier Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 24-28, 7 to 11, Coed $129 From the earliest flying machines to the first rocket flights, this week-long exciting, hands-on program teaches campers to build many different flying devices, and how Newton’s Laws of Motion help explain how things move and how rockets fly.

TTC: Spanish for Teens Trident Technical College – Berkeley Campus 1001 S. Live Oak Dr., Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $99 Develop the language and gain knowledge of the rich cultural traditions of the Spanish-speaking world through interactive activities while being immersed in the Spanish language and culture.

TTC: Super Strong Math Skills Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, July 29-Aug. 2, 8 to 11, Coed $99 Know your facts and gain practice skills to start the school year right. Muscle the math challenge with times tables, learn games to play with multiplication, and gain tools to make you strong and mighty in math.

Muscle up to the math power.

Super Strong Math Skills Trident Technical College – Palmer Campus 66 Columbus St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 8 to 11, Coed $99 TTC: Survival Camp Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, July 29-Aug, 2, 12 to 16, Coed $145 If you enjoy the outdoors, weekend camping trips, or afternoons on a hiking trail, this camp is for you. Basic first aid, CPR and survival skills to stay safe are covered.

Learn the importance of fire, food, water, shelter, signaling and compass reading.

TTC: There is Something Fishy about STEM Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, July 22-26, 12 to 16, Coed $149 We will be using fish as the medium for a rewarding experience in an integrated curriculum of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). This curriculum is driven by problem-solving, discovery and exploratory learning..

TTC: Video Game Design Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 10-14, July 8-12, 12 to 16, Coed $145 In this camp, get hands-on with the same tools that www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - General & Adventure digital artists use to create art in video games. This camp will give you the foundations of art in video games and prepare you for the next camp, Advanced Art for Video Games.

TTC: Video Game Design – Advanced Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ June 17-21, July 15-19, 12 to 16, Coed $145 (Prerequisite: Video Game Design) So, you have taken Video Game Design, and you are hungry for more?

This camp is perfect for you.

TTC: Walk on the Wild Side Trident Technical College – Main Campus 7000 Rivers Ave., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 8-12, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Discover how birds and beasts live and adapt to their environment. Perform an owl pellet dissection and take home a tiny skeleton. Discover how to track an animal and use its footprints to learn more about how it lives.

TTC: Walk on the Wild Side Trident Technical College – Mount Pleasant Campus 1004 Hungryneck Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-574-6152 tridenttech.edu/ July 15-19, 7 to 11, Coed $129 Vet Camp, Advanced 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org June, 15 to 17, Coed $275 This academic camp provides a wonderful introduction to veterinary medicine and is a perfect step for any high school student interested in a career in this field.

USA Chess/Video Game Creation 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 activelearningcamps.com July, 5 to 15, Coed $295 Join Active Learning Services for USA Chess Camp and Video Game Creation Camps. Chess camp (ages 5-15) and Video Game Creation Camps’ (ages 8-15) registration is online at activelearningcamps.com.

Wild About Animals 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org July, 8 to 11, Coed $200 Learn about wild animals. Speakers will focus on animals that are indigenous to South Carolina.

Guest speakers bring many amazing wild animals to investigate.

General/Adventure ABC’s of CAS 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org July, 8 to 11, Coed $200 What does the Charleston Animal Society do? Do we have only dogs and cats? What help do we give an animal when it comes into the shelter? Campers will www.postandcourier.com

learn the answers to these questions and many, many more. Campers will learn what makes CAS “tick.”

Animal Care 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org July, 5 to 7, Coed $135 Sometimes younger children forget how to care for and handle their pets. Animal Care Camp builds self-esteem and nurtures compassion by developing an understanding of the shelter environment and a respect for all animals.

Ashley Hall’s Archery for Young Women 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php July, 12 to 18, Female $125 Participants will learn the fundamental skills of archery with a primary focus on form and safety. Sessions are open to young women of the Lowcountry and we welcome all skill levels, including beginners.

Ashley Hall’s Create, Write, Draw.

172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-714-8543 ashleyhall.org/summer.php July-August, 9 to 14, Female $185 Participants in this fun-filled week will have the opportunity to make their own book. Using a series of creative art-making processes as inspiration, participants will write a short story based on imagery created.

Ashley Hall’s Coastal Ecology Kayak Expedition 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php July, 11 to 14, Female $550 Participants in this program will be introduced to one of the most beautiful coastal areas in SC. Traveling aboard solo touring kayaks, expeditioners will paddle to Capers Island for a 3-night/4-day primitive camping adventure.

Ashley Hall Summer Fest 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php June-July, 5 to 12, Female $225 Summer Fest Day Camp is a full service camp, and each day children will enjoy art projects and educational topics related to the weekly themes. They will also get to go on field trips, engage in athletic activity, and swim daily in our pool.

Ashley Hall’s Summer Fest, Coed 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-96-58480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php July-August, 3 to 5, Coed $225 Summer Fest Day Camp is a full service camp, and each day children will enjoy art projects and educational topics related to the weekly themes. They will also get to experience special programs, engage in athletic activity, ans swim daily in our pool.

Blackbeards Cove 3255 U.S. Highway 17 North, Mount Pleasant, SC 29420 843-971-1223 blackbeardscove.net/summer-camps/ June-August, 5 to 12, Coed

$150 Each week is a different educational camp: safety, pirates or crafts. Camps are two sessions: morning (8 a.m.-1 p.m,) and afternoon (noon-5 p.m.). Price is $150 per session or $225 for the whole day.

Camp Baker 1645 Raoul Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 843-614-6486 charlestonjcc.org June-August, 2 to 15, Coed $150 Looking for a place where your child can run, play, sing, dance, meet new friends, swim, and make memories that will last forever? Look no further. At Camp Baker, we have it all. General camps and specialty camps crafted to meet the needs of all.

Camp Genesis 539 U.S. Highway 78, Ridgeville, SC 29472 8438715760 https://facebook.com/pages/New-JourneyCommunity-Church/115486311856012 June-August, 1 to 5, Coed $45 A Christian day camp with a different science theme each week. Campers will go on several exciting field trips around Charleston, including the Aquarium, Magnolia Plantation, Beachwalker Park, and many other historic sites.

Camp Rock at Bethany KidsCare 118 West 3rd South St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-1230 bethanykidscare.com June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $132 Pack your lunch because we’re going on an adventure with Camp Rock. We will load the Bethany bus and travel to various destinations in the area to experience the Lowcountry. There will also be plenty of time for arts & crafts, free play, games, swimming.

Charleston Twisters Competitive Team Camp 9549 Hamburg Rd., Ladson, SC 29456 843-875-5489 davitasfuntasticgymnastics.com July, 5 to 18, Coed $250 Girls Level 1-10, Boys Level 4-10.

City of Charleston Camp Live Oaks 1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd., Charleston, SC 29414 843-402-4571 charleston-sc.gov/recreation June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $150 Join the fun at camp Live Oaks at Bees Landing Recreation Complex. Camp activities will include archery, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, and more.

Space is limited, first-come, first-serve basis registration begins on April 1.

City of Charleston Jump To It Camp 265 Fishburne St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-724-7580 charleston-sc.gov/recreation June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $50 City residents only, proof of residence is required.

Camp hours are 10 a.m.5 p.m. Early birds may arrive at 7:30 a.m. at additional cost. Activities and events are an additional cost.

Uniforms are required.

City of Charleston Nuts About Nature 38 Elizabeth St., Charleston SC 29403 843-965-4002 charleston-sc.gov/recreation June-August, 5 to 11, Coed

$100 Registration forms turned in or online due by noon 3/28/13. The lottery will run and families will be notified. From Reptiles Week to Conservation Week, the NAN camp provides a great educational experience. Arts and crafts, field trips and recreation.

City of Charleston Summer in the City Various locations Charleston, SC 29403 843-724-7332 charleston-sc.gov/recreation June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $125 Join us as we take you on an adventure, through music, storytelling, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, and dance. Activities will vary for different age groups and different campsites. Various field trips will be taken throughout the summer.

City of Charleston Summer Camp by the Harbor 70 East Bay St., Charleston SC 29401 843-958-6485 charleston-sc.gov/recreation June-August, 4 to 10, Coed $60 Each day will be packed with games and crafts that will incorporate the theme of the week. A local, free field trip will be taken each week to a different location in the area. Registration begins April 1.

Clemson 4-H2O Exploring Lowcountry Waterways 259 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-5940 clemson.edu/4h2o June, 10 to 13, Coed $125 Clemson 4-H2O is a water-based science camp giving students the opportunity to explore South Carolina’s rich waterways, learn about water quality and the importance of healthy ecosystems. Students will participate in fishing, kayaking and beach exploration.

CML Summer Camp 25 Ann St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-853-8962 explorecml.org June-August, 3 to 10, Coed $235 Projects & interactive experiences in our exhibits.

Colossal Coaster World, First Baptist 48 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-3896 fbcharleston.org June 17-21, 3 to 12, Coed $1 Free week of fun-filled worship music, crafts, Bible stories, stories from the mission field, games and more.

Counselor Training Camp 589 Belle Hall Parkway, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 danceanatomystudio.com June, 13 to 19, Coed $25 Two-hour class designed to develop leadership skills, engage with campers in various activities and learn basic communication/critical thinking skills. This is not a certification.

Crossroads Community Church VBS 505 Gahagan Rd., Summerville SC 29485 843-871-2755 crossroads-summerville.org June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $1 Join Crossroads Community Church for Kingdom Chronicles. It’s clear we’re in a battle, battle for truth between God’s good kingdom and the Enemy’s bad

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Day Camps - General & Adventure kingdom. We need to help our children stand strong.

Doggie Day 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu June, 6 to 11, Coed $50 Bring your dog to camp where your family pet will learn basic training methods and agility. Your dog will be groomed (including a massage) and you will learn about proper nutrtion for your pet. Water, treats, gift bags and fun are provided.

Dorchester District Two - Sail Into Summer Camp 5 Elementary School-WHES, KES, BHES/FES/NES, Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-7372 dorchesterdistrict2.k12.sc.us June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $140 Our camp includes 8 different theme weeks at 5 Elem. school locations in DD2. The weekly fee includes field trip costs for three trips each week. If you like sports, music, bowling, swimming, games, arts/crafts, science, movies and meeting new friend.

Elite Soccer and Futsal Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 8 to 11, Coed $250 Join us for this unique outdoor/indoor soccer camp.

Technical and tactical aspects of the game will be taught including foot skills, passing, movement of the ball, defending, and attacking. This camp is designed for the serious player.

Farm Camp 2620 Hanscombe Pt. Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-559-0788 wwwlegarefrms.com June-July, 6 to 8, Coed $160 Each day is different farm fun.

FBS Sunsational Summer Camp 48 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 722-6646 fbschool.org June-July, 3 to 10, Coed $165 First Baptist School of Charleston will offer an eightweek summer camp providing a varity of activities in a safe and secure environment.

First Baptist Summer Camp 48 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-3896 fbschool.org June-July, 3 to 10, Coed $185 Art, crafts, sports, daily devotions, music, weekly field trips and more. Each week will host a different theme with activities catering to it.

Fishing Camp with Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures 1314 Old Colony Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-557-3476 lowcountryoutdooradventures.com June-August, 10 to 14, Coed $300 Teaching casting, rigging, bait selection with Captain Addison Rupert, USCG Approved.

Funtastic Tumbling/Trampoline Camp 9549 Hamburg Rd., Ladson, SC 29456

843-875-5489 davitasfuntasticgymnastics.com June-July, 5 to 18, Coed $100 Funtastic tumbling and trampoline skills taught at this 3-day camp. From the beginner skills: cart- wheels, round-offs, back-bends, kick-overs, to the intermediate skills of back handsprings and the advanced skills of tucks and layouts.

Girls Rock Charleston P.O. Box 20971, Charleston, SC 29413 843-637-1707 girlsrockcharleston.org July, 9 to 16, Female $300 Campers at Girls Rock have a unique opportunity to take instrument lessons, form a band with other girls, and work together to write an original song. GRC encourages girls to work collaboratively on creative projects and find their inner rock star.

Grass is Greener Horseback Riding 5304 Stono Ferry Course, Hollywood, SC 29449 843-952-5147 grassisgreenerridingschool.com June-July, 6 to 13, Coed $350 Introduce your child to horseback riding or improve their skills in a fun, safe, creative environment. At this unique, full-day horse camp, your child will learn to ride and about horses and horse care.

Go Tell It On the Mountain VBS 1605 Harbor View Rd., Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-4855 mllc@knology.org July 8-12, 2 to 10, Coed $1 Martin Luther Lutheran Church on James Island will be hosting our Vacation Bible School. There is no cost for this program, however registrations before June 15 are appreciated.

Get Groovy Day Camp Porter-Gaud School 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June-July, 5 to 10, Coed $200 Join us for a full day of yoga, dance, art, writing, cooking, painting, crafts, and sports plus loads of fun. There will be games, scavenger hunts, and prizes, free play time and more. You will cook your own healthy snack, too.

James Island County Park Adventure Camp 861 Riverland Drive, James Island, SC 29412 843-795-4386 ccprc.com June, 10 to 12, Coed $204 June 10-14, Surf Kayak and Fish June 17-21, Sea Kayak and Jr. Naturalist June 24-28, Canoe and Archery June 24-28, Whitewater Kayak July 1-5, Tour SUP and Fitness July 8-12, Surf SUP and Archery July 15-19, Canoe and Fish July 15-19, Trail Bike and Odyssey July 29-Aug. 2, Surf Kayak and Archery July 29-Aug. 2, Mountain Bike/Rock Climb Aug. 5-9, Sea Kayak and Odyssey James Island County Park Explorers Camp 871 Riverland Drive, James Island, SC 29412 843-795-7275 ccprc.com June, 10 to 12, Coed

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$160 June 10-14, Portal to Ports June 17-21, Wave Craze June 24-28, Beautiful Barriers July 1-5, Spartina Time July 8-12, The Elixir of Life July 15-19, Gullah Groove July 22-26, Building Bridges July 29-Aug 2, Environmental Envy Aug. 5-9, Hugo and Heroes Aug. 12-16, Folly Fun Day Junior Lifeguard Program 101 East Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439 843-795-4386 ccprc.com June 17-21, 10 to 16, Coed $198 Junior Lifeguard Program #1 14th Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843-795-4386 ccprc.com June 24-28, 10 to 16, Coed $198 Junior Lifeguard Program # 1 14th Ave., Isle of Palms SC 29451 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 22-26, 10 to 16, Female $198 Junior Lifeguard Program 2 101 East Arctic Ave., Folly Beach SC 29439 843-795-4386 ccprc.com June 24-28, 10 to 16, Coed $198 Junior Lifeguard Program 2 # 1 14th Ave., Isle of Palms, SC 29451 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 8-12, July 29-Aug. 2, 12 to 13, Coed $198 Junior Lifeguard Program 2 101 East Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439 843-795-4386 ccprc.com Aug. 5-9, 12 to 13, Coed $198 Junior Lifeguard Program 3 101 East Arctic Ave., Folly Beach, SC 29439 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 8-12, July 29-Aug. 2, 14 to 15, Coed $198 Junior Lifeguard Program 3 #1 14th Ave., Isle of Palms SC 29451 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 15-19, 14 to 15, Coed $198

June 10-21, 15 to 16, Coed $198 Junior Lifeguard Program, Advanced 101 East Arctic Ave., Folly Beach SC 29439 843-795-4386 ccprc.com July 15-26, 15 to 16, Coed $198 Junior Naturalists 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-899-5200 oldsanteecanalpark.org June-July, 6 to 8, Coed $150 Education-based camps explore the wonders of the natural world and the rich history found only in the Lowcountry. Exciting park-based programs and field trips by our highly skilled and trained staff will give your child an educational and fun summer camp.

Kids Bee Fit Mini Camp 45 Courtenay Drive, Charleston, SC 29401 843-792-0767 musc.edu/hSC June-August, 2 to 4, Coed $175 MUSC Wellness Center Kids Bee Fit Mini Camp is for children 2 1/2 to 4 years of age. Activities are specific to pre-school age children, which include music & movement, tennis time, swim time, gym games, and arts & crafts. Children must be potty trained.

Legare Farms Farm Camp 2620 Hanscombe Pt. Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-559-0788 legarefarms.om June, 6 to 8 and 9 to 11, Coed $160 Each day of farm camp includes different farm activity such as animal day, vegetable day, fiber day, bee and insects day.

LifeManagement Education 628 St. Andrews Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 843-852-5705 lifemanagement.org July-August, 4 to 18, Coed $195 Don’t let your child’s skills lapse over the summer.

LifeManagement offers 2-hour workshops that fit perfectly into your busy summer schedule. A variety of skills/subjects will be covered depending on your child’s age & needs.

Lock-In 205 West Richardson Ave., Summerville, SC 29483 843-821-2727 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 13, Coed $30 Sleepover, swim, gym, games, pizza.

Junior Lifeguard Program 3 # 1 14th Ave., Isle of Palms SC 29451 843-795-4386 ccprc.com Aug. 5-9, 14 to 15, Coed $198

Lowcountry Explorers 900 Stony Landing Road, Moncks Corner, SC 29461 843-899-5200 oldsanteecanalpark.org June-July, 9 to 12, Coed $150 Education-based camps explore the wonders of the natural world and the rich history found only in the Lowcountry. Exciting park-based programs and field trips by our highly skilled and trained staff will give your child an educational and fun summer camp.

Junior Lifeguard Program, Advanced # 1 14th Ave., Isle of Palms SC 29451 843-795-4386 ccprc.com

Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures Fishing Camp 1314 Old Colony Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-557-3476 lowcountryoutdooradventures.com www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - General & Adventure June-August, 10 to 14, Coed $300 Captain Addison will teach, casting, rigging, safety, bait selection, fishing techniques and all skills needed to be successful fishing. Youth will also learn to identify fish species. Captain Addison is a certified SC DNR fishing instructor and is a USCG approved captain.

Mad Science/Girl Scout Badge Camp Girl Scout Service Center, North Charleston, SC 29418 843-552-9910 madscience.org/Charleston July, 6 to 8, Female $100 This is a half day camp for Brownies. We will explore the world of science while helping our campers to complete the steps for badges such as Bugs, Home Scientist, Senses, and Inventor.

MLLC Summer 1605 Harbor View Road, Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-4855 mllc@knology.org June 24-28, 6 to 12, Coed $135 Martin Luther Lutheran Church on James Island host a Summer Day Camp. Cost includes lunches, water day, and a lock-in.

Marine Mania 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 8 to 11, Coed $275 Come be a “Marine Maniac” and investigate our coastal environment. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, we

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will go on field trips to several coastal habitats until mid-afternoon. We will also play games, watch movies, make marine crafts, and much more.

Master Storytellers 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 6 to 11, Coed $175 Create your own stories. Campers will write or draw their own book and create a physical copy, which includes a hand-made cover. A computer copy of the created book for iPads and/or laptops is included.

Mount Pleasant: Acro-Circus Kids’ Camp Park West, Mount Pleasant SC, 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June-August, 4 to 9, Coed $75 resident/$89 nonresident/4-day camp Acro-Circus camp includes walking tight wires, juggling, ring skills, parallel bar routines, tumbling, balancing on ladders, balls, and barrels, balloon animals, daily fun activities, giant airball, circus kids bounce, hand art, and lots of silly circus fun.

Mount Pleasant Adventure Sports Camp Park West Lake Pavilion 1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-849-2061 June-August, 10 to 12, Coed $140 resident/$154 nonresident/session Come join your friends for an action-packed week. Past activities have included climbing wall, kayaking, archery, tennis lessons, swimming, and some quieter times for games, arts and crafts, and more.

Mount Pleasant Basic Fashion and Etiquette Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 10-14, 5 to 12, Female $50 resident/$64 nonresident Come join us in learning about the exciting world of beauty, fashion, and modeling. Learn how to apply make-up and enhance your own natural beauty. Bring your own make-up and applicators.

843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June-August, 7 to 11, Coed $150 resident/$164 nonresident Patriots Point certified instructors and marine biology graduates Emphasis in this camp is on marine science in the harbor. Campers will do experiments, discuss flight speeds, study water samples in the lab, and learn about erosion and ocean tides.

Mount Pleasant Big Kid Jumpnastics Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com August 12-15, 30 months to 5 years $65 resident/$79 nonresident Jumpnastics gets kids excited about play through developmentally appropriate physical fitness activities.

Each day features action songs and music, a variety of fitness “toys” and pretend play that’s guaranteed to get kids moving and grooving.

Mount Pleasant French for Kids G.M. Darby Building 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com August 5 – 9, 3 to 6 Coed $50 resident/$64 nonresident Come learn French in this fun camp for kids.

Mount Pleasant Camp Potpourri R. L. Jones Center 391 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June- August, 5 to 7, Coed $80 resident/$94 nonresident Campers will spend their days doing special activities, enjoying arts and crafts, swimming, and playing indoor and outdoor games. All children must bring a bag lunch, swimsuit, and towel daily.

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Mount Pleasant Glamour and Grace for Girls G.M. Darby Building 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 8 – 12, 6 to 14, Female $50 resident/$64 nonresident Join the exciting world of fashion, traditional etiquette, and modeling. Learn how to apply make-up, enhance your own natural beauty, and grow with poise and grace.

Mount Pleasant Glitz, Glamor and Glam Camp R.L. Jones Center, 391 Egypt Road Mount Pleasant SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 29 – Aug. 2, 6 to 10, Female

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Day Camps - General & Adventure $88 resident/$102 nonresident This camp will allow girls to experience different and elaborate theme parties each day, A Day at the Spa, Rock Star, Fashion and Glam, and Fiesta.

Mount Pleasant Here Comes the Sun Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 22-26, 6 to 9, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident Learn the basics of stitchery when you design, dye, then thread your work of a sun inspired self-portrait with various stitches and appliqué. Bring a white or colored hemmed cotton or linen napkin for your own piece of surface design art.

Mount Pleasant Lango “Amazon Jungle Adventure” Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 22–26, 5 to 8, Coed $120 resident/$134 nonresident This camp’s fun games, crafts, music, drama, and cultural sports activities are all organized around the 5 Spanish-speaking countries that the Amazon covers.

While learning Spanish during special “No English” times, campers will also learn about the biodiversity of the rainforest.

Mount Pleasant “Mom, I want to Be a Clown” Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 24-28, 5 and up, Coed $75 resident/$89 nonresident Campers will learn the skills of becoming a “real” clown from a clown expert. Learn everything from applying make-up to juggling, face painting, and circus clown skills.

Mount Pleasant Rock Detectives Camp Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 17-21, 8 to 11, Coed $100 resident/$114 nonresident Children will assemble and identify their own rock kit consisting of 10 rock and mineral samples and a hand magnifier. Each day of camp will have a theme, activity, and experiments. During the experiments, children will learn how to form and test a hypothesis.

Mount Pleasant Magic Camp G.M. Darby Building, 302 Pitt St. Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June-August, 7 to 12, Coed $70 resident/$84 nonresident/session Amaze your friends and family with your magic tricks.

Tricks are all new from last year. Campers are required to purchase the tricks with a $14 materials fee payable to the instructor on the first day of camp.

Mount Pleasant Paper Mache Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 8-12, 6 to 9, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident Build a fantastical mask out of recycled paper and a basic armature. Let your imagination go wild. Decorate with feathers, paint, glitter, and foil for a creation to hang or wear.

Mount Pleasant Sailing into Spanish G.M. Darby Building

302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 17-21, 4 to 7, Coed $50 resident/$64 nonresident This camp introduces children to the basics of Spanish.

We will learn numbers, the alphabet, the days of the week, everyday phrases, and more.

Mount Pleasant Stuffed Animals Camp Park West, Mount Pleasant SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 24-28, 6 to 9, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident Cut out, stitch, and embellish a stuffed fabric animal of your own design to give as a gift or have in your home.

Learn basic stitches such as the blanket, cross stitch, and daisy chain.

Mount Pleasant Superheroes, Sports and Undercover Spies Camp R.L. Jones Center 391 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 24-28, 5 to 9, Coed $88 resident/$102 nonresident This camp will give boys their chance to explore their imaginations through elaborate theme parties each day, Sports mania, superheroes, pirates, Star Wars, and undercover spies.

Mount Pleasant Seashell Art Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 15-19, 6 to 9, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident Bring all of your collected seashells. Embellish a frame and box to make a one- of-a kind memory of life at the beach. String shells for jewelry, ornaments, and a mobile.

Mount Pleasant Sewing for Fun Camp G.M. Darby Building 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July, 12 and up, Coed $50 resident/$64 nonresident Campers will have the opportunity to make a new fun project every day while learning the basics of sewing on a machine and by hand.

Mount Pleasant Skateboard Camp Mount Pleasant Skatepark, behind the R.L. Jones Center 391 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant SC, 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $65 resident/$79 nonresident Beginners will learn the basics of skateboarding. Those who already know how to skate will learn new tricks.

Participants must bring own board, snack, drink, and safety equipment (helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads).

Mount Pleasant Sweetgrass Basketry G.M. Darby Building 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July-August, 7 and up, Coed $45 resident/$52 nonresident This camp is designed to teach campers the ageold art commonly recognized in the Lowcountry.

Sweetgrass basketry has been handed down for generations. Learn how to make a basket in this camp.

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only. Extra supplies are available at an additional cost.

Mount Pleasant Teen Travelers Camp Park West Lake Pavilion 1251 Park West Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-849-2061 tompsc.com July 22-26, 10 to 12, Coed $140 resident/$154 nonresident This weeklong camp will include crafts, swimming, outdoor activities, and special field trips. Trips will be planned for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Campers need to bring bathing suit and towel, lunch, and water bottle daily.

Mount Pleasant Tiaras, Halos and Wands R.L. Jones Center 391 Egypt Road, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com July 29-Aug. 2, 3 to 5, Female $88 resident/$102 nonresident This camp will allow girls to experience different and elaborate theme parties each day, Pretty Princess, Tea Time, Fancy Fairy, and Mickey and Minnie Mouse and Mermaids. Campers will dress up and have theme related crafts and games.

Mount Pleasant Wee Jumpnastics Park West, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com Aug. 12-15, 18 to 30 months, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident Jumpnastics gets kids excited about play through developmentally appropriate physical fitness activities.

Each day features action songs and music, a variety of fitness “toys” and pretend play that’s guaranteed to get kids moving and grooving.

Mount Pleasant Wee Kids and Big Kids Karate camp G.M. Darby Building 302 Pitt St., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June, 3-4, 5-7, 5 to 9, Coed $40 resident/$47 nonresident In this camp, children will learn the positive benefits of self discipline, gain confidence, develop coordination, and increase strength and flexibility.

MUSC Wellness Center Ultimate Fun 45 Courtenay Drive, Charleston SC, 29401 8437920767 musc.edu/hSC June-August, 5 to 9, Coed $210 Ultimate Fun Day Camp is an active based camp for children ages 5-9 at the MUSC Wellness Center. Core camp activities include tennis, swimming, yoga/pilates, fun fitness games, nutrition education and more.

MUSC Wellness Center Senior NRG Camp 45 Courtenay Dr., Charleston SC 29401 843-792-0767 musc.edu/hSC June-August, 10 to 13, Coed $210 MUSC Wellness Center Senior NRG Day Camp is an active based camp for children ages 10-13. The camp’s focus is on NRG (Nutrition, Recreation, and Games).

Music Unlimited Rock Nation 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 10 to 17, Coed $360 Join the instructors from Music Unlimited for a week

of music, fun, and learning. The camp will focus on learning to work on other instruments, playing with a band, and songwriting. Students will learn about logos and marketing their music.

Naturalist Adventure 483 W. Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-568-3222 KayakCharlestonSC.com June-July, 6 to 12, Coed $300 Activities include kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, hiking, island exploration, touch tanks, red wolves, fishing, crabbing and raptors.

Nature Trailers Summer Camp 1163 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412 843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org June, 5 to 10, Coed $150 Get down and dirty exploring creatures of the marsh and tracking animals along the trail at the Charleston Museum’s Dill Sanctuary, a 580-acre wildlife sanctuary located on James Island along the Stono River.

No Sleeves Magic Camp Sullivan’s Island Elementary School 1120 Rifle Range Road, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 910-200-5300 nosleevesmagic.com June, 7 to 13, Coed $225 Warning: Your child might have one of their best summer camp experiences at No Sleeves Magic Camp. Get ready for an adrenaline rush of discovery, games, shows, tricks, field trips and more. This isn’t your ordinary camp ... it’s extraordinary.

North Charleston Camp Sum Fun 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston SC 29405 843-740-5807 northcharleston.org June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $275 Sum Fun provides a safe and fun-filled environment.

Paddleboard & Kayak Summer Camp Safaris 83 Center St., Folly Beach, SC 29439 843-817-7877 CharlestonSUPSafaris.com June-August, 11 to 16, Coed $300 Learn to Stand Up Paddleboard & Kayak on Folly Beach while experiencing hands on marine science; encounter Bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead turtles, and ospreys. No experience necessary, trust the experts with Lifeguard and CPR certifications.

Patriots 122 East Bay St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-722-2996 charlestonmuseum.org June, 7 to 12, Coed $25 Become a Patriot for the day by exploring the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, the Powder Magazine, and the Heyward-Washington House. Experience Colonial life by learning the minuet, making musket cartridges, performing drills, and having a tea party.

Out & About 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 9 to 12, Coed $275 Join us for a week of day trips in and around the Charleston area. We may visit the beach to boogiewww.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - General & Adventure board or build sandcastles or go to a waterpark. Roller skating, a movie, or a go-cart race may be included.

Palmetto Islands County Park Adventure Camp 444 Needlerush Parkway, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-0832 ccprc.com July, 10 to 12 Coed $204 June 10-14, Canoe and Odyssey Course June 17-21, Tour SUP and Fish June 17-21, Mountain Bike/Rock Climb July 1-5, Surf Kayak and Archery July 1-5, Trail Bike and Odyssey July 8-12, Sea Kayak and Odyssey Course July 8-12, Whitewater Kayak July 15-19, Surf Kayak and Fitness July 22-26, Surf SUP and Archery July 22-26, Mountain Bike/Rock Climb July 29-Aug. 2, Sea Kayak, Jr. Naturalist Aug 5-9, Tour SUP and Fish Aug 5-9, Trail Bike and Archery Palmetto Islands County Park Beginner Sailing Camp 444 Needlerush Parkway, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-0832 ccprc.com June, 10 to 12, Coed $220 Beginner Sailing Camp June 24-28 and July 22-26 Palmetto Islands County Park Explorers Camp 444 Needlerush Parkway, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-0832 ccprc.com July, 6 to 9, Coed $160 June 10-14, Portal to Ports June 17-21, Wave Craze June 24-28, Beautiful Barriers July 1-5, Spartina Time July 8-12, The Elixir of Life July 15-19, Gullah Groove July 22-26, Building Bridges July 29-Aug 2, Environmental Envy Aug. 5-9, Hugo and Heroes Aug. 12-16, Folly Fun Day Pet Pals 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org July-August, 8 to 11, Coed $200 Do you want a small pet? Are you interested in unusual pets? Well, this is the week for you. We will learn about caring for small pets, birds and even some exotic animals. Guest visitors are amazing and unusual.

Pet Partners at Work 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org August, 12 to 15, Coed $200 Campers will focus on helping the CAS adoption center animals by choosing a cat or dog to work with all week and then trying to help that pet get adopted. Projects will focus on service, and guest speakers will explore service animals, animal control and other topics.

Preschool Camp 589 Belle Hall Parkway, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-1244 danceanatomystudio.com June-August, 2 to 5, Coed www.postandcourier.com

$25 Indoor/Outdoor themed activities including dancing, basic tumbling, games and arts and crafts.

Raining Cats & Dogs 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org June, 8 to 11, Coed $200 Are you a dog or cat lover? Then this camp is for you. Each day will feature information, crafts and interactive guest speakers about dogs and cats. Animal interaction with CAS dogs and cats galore.

Ridge Christian Academy 2168 Ridge Church Road, Summerville, SC 29483 843-879-0544 ridgechristian.info June-August, 3 to 12, Coed $107 We offer small groups, free lunch, weekly field trips, snacks, crafts, movies, and Whirlin Waters water park every week.

Rolly Pollies 9730 Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29483 8432610020 rpsummervillesc.com June-August, 3 to 8, Coed $150 We offer half day and week long Theme Camps, every week is something new. Try our Building, Science or Fine Arts Camps to bring out the budding engineer/ scientist/artist/dancer or thespian in your child.

More themed camps to come. Try one or try them all.

Sol Surfers Surf Camp, Folly Beach 1170 Lazy Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-881-6700 solsurfers.net June-August, 7 to 17, Coed $310 Surf Camp for kids.

St. Andrew’s Parks Afternoon Adventures 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 5 to 14, Coed $80 Pair this camp with any of our morning camps and you have an all day camp any child would love. Campers are divided into age groups and enjoy fun field trips, swimming, games and activities. Weekly schedule will include two trips to our indoor pool.

St. Andrew’s Parks Baby-sitting 101 Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July-August, 11 to 13, Coed $150 This comprehensive camp will teach you how to safely care for young children (feeding, diapering, etc), CPR, basic first aid, care for a choking infant or child, preventing behavioral problems, behavioral management, injury prevention, ethics and babysitting.

St. Andrew’s Parks Camp Remix 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $150 Each session of Camp Remix runs two weeks. Campers make new friends through multiple activities. Campers break into age groups and rotate through a variety of

stations during the day. Schedule includes tennis, two trips to the pool and a field trip.

People place caches (treasures) in secret places with GPS coordinates and campers go out to find them.

St. Andrew’s Parks Challenge Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July, 8 to 12, Coed $70 Challenge your mind and body at the camp everyone will be talking about. We mixed the hit shows “Survivor,” the “Amazing Race” and the “Apprentice” into a fun, exciting week of camp.

St. Andrew’s Parks Half Video Games/Half Exercise 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 8 to 14, Coed $160 Half & Half Camp is more interactive than ever. We have all the latest systems with tons of games to play for each. Half & Half Camp mixes the social interaction and fun of playing video games with plenty of exercise and outdoor activity.

St. Andrew’s Parks Counselor in Training Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 13 to 15, Coed $220 Camp builds leadership skills in the field of recreation during the two week session. Under the guidance of our program director and camp counselors, CITs learn what it takes to be a summer camp counselor.

St. Andrew’s Parks Dancing Stars Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June, 3 to 8, Coed $110 This educational and developmental dance camp incorporates ballet techniques, skills and posture; balance; gross and fine motor development; flexibility; grace; and poise. The camp will have a recital performance on Friday.

St. Andrew’s Parks “Doing the Charleston” Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July - August, 10 to 14, Coed $225 Charleston has great historical relevance, but do you know why Charleston is still so popular today? This camp features daily field trips and fun activities to discover the charm of Charleston.

St. Andrew’s Parks Fashionista Week 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July-August, 10 to 14, Coed $70 Become a real fashionista and learn all about current fashion and trends. Camp includes a field trip to a local retail business that implements the newest trends.

Campers will also have the chance to design their own piece of apparel and/or jewelry.

St. Andrew’s Parks Fishing Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 8 to 12, Coed $160 Bring your fishing pole for a “reel” good time. Each session, campers travel all over the Charleston area to fish and crab.The group will leave every morning by 9:30 a.m. so promptness is important. Only 12 campers per session; register early.

St. Andrew’s Parks Geocaching Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 8 to 12, Coed $70 Geocaching is a high tech version of hide and go seek.

St. Andrew’s Parks “Happy Hoppers” Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July, 8 to 12, Coed $120 Going out of town for a long July Fourth weekend?

This camp is only three days, but it’s maxxed out with fun. Each day happy campers will be hopping (traveling) to area attractions like Frankie’s Fun Park, Whirlin’ Waters and Monkey Joe’s.

St. Andrew’s Parks Jewelry and Gems Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 8 to 12, Coed $80 Learn how to make fun jewelry using beads, feathers, charms and gems. Campers will make earrings, necklaces, bracelets and more during this camp. Be prepared to use your imagination.

St. Andrew’s Parks Magic Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June, 7 to 12, Coed $96 Learn some magic tricks and make new friends this summer. Camp presented by local magician Van Doren. New tricks added each year for returning magicians. An all-day option is available for an additional $90 to make this a 9 a.m.-5 p.m. camp.

St. Andrew’s Parks “Party Girl” Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July - August, 4 to 7, Coed $80 Let’s take the traditional little girl’s tea party up a level.

The girls will plan, make invitations and thank younotes, decorate (balloons, flowers, party crafts), and create table scapes.

St. Andrew’s Parks Ponderosa Camp 845 Corral Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $75 Ponderosa community building hosts a summer camp program again this year. This camp features indoor & outdoor games, sports, arts & crafts, swimming, field trips and much more. Free lunch served daily.

St. Andrew’s Parks Super Powers Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July-August, 8 to 12, Coed $150 What are the keys to success? This camp incorporates

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Day Camps - General & Adventure games and activities that enable campers to develop successful strategies and principles.

St. Julian Devine Kids Alive 1 Cooper St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-724-7350 charleston-sc.gov/recreation June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $125 A fun-filled eight-week summer camp, geared towards providing structured educational programs that builds character, fun arts & crafts, swimming, sports, indoor and out door activities. Registration: 10 a.m. April 1.

Summer Camp 25 Ann St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-853-8962 explorecml.org June-August, 3 to 10, Coed $250 Weekly camps run from May 20-August 16. Half-day and full days are available. At the end of each day, every camper goes home with at least one completed project. Different theme each week.

Summer Camp Charleston 569 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-437-1425 kdgaillard@comcast.net June-August, 1 to 15, Coed $100 Striving for greatness in downtown Charleston. Summer reading and math program. Field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, movies, cooking, and much more.

Summer Fun on the Island 1088 Quail Dr., Charleston, SC 29412 843-795-5678 charleston-sc.gov/recreation June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $150 A $50 nonrefundable deposit required for each session. This comprehensive summer day camp includes fitness activities, swimming, arts and crafts, games, capoeira classes and sports. Four two-week sessions are scheduled.

Summerville YMCA at The Ponds Camp Discovery 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483 843-771-2937 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $50 Registration Fee, $105/members, $160/potential members Summerville YMCA Charleston Tour 900 Crosscreek Dr. Summerville SC 29485 843-871-5011 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 15, Coed $95 Tour historic Charleston. Prices vary.

Summerville YMCA at The Ponds CIT Camp 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville SC 29483 843-771-2937 summervilleymca.org June-August, 13 to 15, Coed $65 Counselor in Training Camp for ages 13-15. Teens will learn what it takes to be a counselor, while having fun at the same time. Cost is $65/members and $125/ potential members Summerville YMCA at The Ponds Equestrian Camp 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville SC 29483 843-771-2937

summervilleymca.org June-August, 6 to 15, Coed $245 Horseback lessons at Fair Spring Stables in the mornings and swimming and games in the afternoons, with a field trip (TBD) on Friday. Cost is $240/members and $285/potential members.

Summerville YMCA Fishing Camp 900 Crosscreek Dr., Summerville, SC 29485 843-871-5011 summervilleymca.org June-August, 8 to 15, Coed $95 Fish a different spot each day. Prices vary.

Summerville YMCA at The Ponds Kayaking Camp 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483 843-771-2937 summervilleymca.org June-August, 9 to 15, Coed $135 Learn about basic kayaking skills, safety lessons, and nature, with a trip down the Edisto River on the last day. Cost is $135/members and $165/potential members. Extended hours in day camp are available for an additional cost.

Summerville Family YMCA at The Ponds Science Camp 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483 843-849-9599 summervilleymca.org June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $75 All kinds of science. Different experiments each day.

Cost is $75/members and $100/potential members.

Extended hours in day camp are available at an additional cost.

Summerville YMCA Outdoor Adventure 900 Cross Creek Dr., Summerville, SC 29485 843-871-5011 summervilleymca.org June-August, 8 to 15, Coed $95 Different state park everyday. Prices vary.

Summerville Y Camp 2013 900 Cross Creek Dr., Summerville, SC 29485 843-871-5011 summervilleymca.org.

June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $105 Games, crafts and swimming. Prices vary.

Summerville Y Teen Camp 2013 900 Cross Creek Dr., Summerville, SC 29485 843-871-5011 summervilleymca.org June-August, 13 to 15, Coed $105 Service projects, field trips and swimming. Prices vary.

Teacups and Trucks Theme Camps P.O. Box 51275, Summerville, SC 29485 8434693593 teacupsandtrucks.com June-August, 3 to 10, Coed $80 Rockstar, Star Wars, Spa, Princess, Spies, Superheroes, Mermaids and more. Theme camps hosted right in your own home. You invite your guests and we do the rest. Free enrollment for your children if you host.

Tuxbury Farm Equestrian Camp 698 Tuxbury Farm Road, Wando, SC 29492 843-509-2606 tuxburyfarm.com

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June-July, 5 to 14, Coed $295 All about HORSES. Intro for 5 and up available. Daily riding and hands-on experience with horses. Small groups - big fun.

Wannamaker County Park Explorers Camp 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston, SC 29406 843-572-7275 ccprc.com June, 6 to 9, Coed $160 June 10-14, Portal to Ports June 17-21, Wave Craze June 24-28, Beautiful Barriers July 1-5, Spartina Time July 8-12, The Elixir of Life July 15-19, Gullah Groove July 22-26, Building Bridges July 29-Aug. 2, Environmental Envy Aug. 5-9, Hugo and Heroes Aug. 12-16, Folly Fun Day Veterinary Animal Advocate 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org July, 12 to 14, Coed $225 Are you interested in veterinary medicine but not sure you want to be a vet? Do you like to interact with animals? This camp touches on real life animal issues.

Vet Camp, Advanced 2455 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC 29406 843-329-1548 charlestonanimalsociety.org June, 15 to 18, Coed $275 This academic camp provides a wonderful introduction to veterinary medicine and is a perfect step for any high school student interested in a career in this field.

Classroom time will be balanced with opportunities for observation and involvement.

Write of Summer 420 King St., Charleston, SC 29403 843-722-2666 writeofsummer.com June-August, 8 to 18, Coed $165 Back for its eleventh year in the Lowcountry, Write of Summer is Blue Bicycle Book’s creative writing camp for kids. In 2013, store owner Jonathan Sanchez and Sara Peck will lead six week-long sessions downtown and in Mount Pleasant.

YMCA Camp Discovery at The Ponds 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483 843-771-2937 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $105 Games, crafts, character values, new friends and more. Bring the kids for a fun time in the sun at Camp Discovery. The cost is $105/wk for members and $160/wk for potential members. There is a one-time nonrefundable $50 registration fee.

Sports Ashley Hall’s Panther Volleyball Camp 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php June, 9 to 12 and 12 to 14, Female $125 Campers will learn fundamental skills such as proper serving, passing, setting, and hitting techniques.

Offensive and defensive strategies introduced. Sessions offered with age-appropriate instruction for all.

Ashley Hall’s Panther Basketball Shooting Camp 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php June, 9 to 12, 12 to 14 and 12 to 18, Female $125 Campers will learn the fundamentals of shooting.

Instruction will begin with the proper form and then work towards shooting off the pass and off the dribble.

Position shooting will be incorporated as well. Sessions offered with age-appropriate instruction Ashley Hall’s Panther Individual Basketball Camp 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php July, 9 to 12 and 12 to 18, Female $125 Campers will learn fundamental skills such as ball handling, passing, shooting, and defensive techniques.

Offensive and defensive strategies introduced.

Sessions offered with age-appropriate instruction for all.

Ashley Hall’s Summer Swimming 2013 172 Rutledge Ave., Charleston, SC 29403 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php June, 3 to 5 and 5 to 7, Coed $90 Children will enjoy five fun filled lessons, learning the basic fundamentals of swimming, which may include blowing bubbles, diving, treading water, front and back crawl, and other fun things.

Ashley Hall’s T3 Lacrosse Girls Camp 3289 Plow Ground Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-965-8480 ashleyhall.org/summer.php June, 6 to 9 and 9 to 18, Female $75 Three days of action-packed learning in a fun and competitive environment. The highly experienced elite coaching staff of T3 Lacrosse is coming to Charleston to teach all levels of players.

Battling Bishops Youth Football Camp 363 Seven Farms Dr., Charleston, SC 29492 843-849-9599 besports.net June-July, 7 to 15, Male $90 Campers will be taught the fundamentals of football by coaches and players from the back to back state champion BE football team. They will also compete in different skill events and will play flag football each day.

Bethany UMC Summer Sports Camps 118 W. 3rd South St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-873-7261 BethanyGym.com June-July, 6 to 12, Coed $135 Our camps teach the fundamentals of the sport while having fun in a Christian environment with experienced adult coaches. The camps include 3 basketball camps and 2 soccer camps for ages 6-12. Also one volleyball camp for 4th-10th grade.

Bishops Baseball Camp 363 Seven Farms Dr., Charleston, SC 29492 843-849-9599 besports.net June-July, 8 to 16, Male www.postandcourier.com

Day Camps - Sports $150 Campers will be taught the fundamentals of baseball by players and coaches of the baseball team. Session 1 is June 24-28, Session 2 is July 15-19. It’s $150 for 1 session and $250 for both.

Bishops Boys Basketball Camp 363 Seven Farms Dr., Charleston, SC 29492 843-849-9599 besports.net June, 9 to 16, Male $150 Campers will be taught fundamentals of basketball by players and coaches from the boys basketball team.

They will compete in 1 on 1, 3 on 3 and 5 on 5. Camp is June 17-21 in the BEHS gym.

Bishops Girls Basketball Camp 363 Seven Farms Dr., Charleston, SC 29492 843-849-9599 besports.net June, 10 to 16, Female $150 Campers will be taught fundamentals of basketball by players and coaches from the state champion girls basketball team. They will compete in 1 on 1, 3 on 3 and 5 on 5. Camp is June 10-14 in the BEHS gym.

Bulldogs Baseball Clinic 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 6 to 17, Male $195 Campers will learn the proper techniques and fundamentals of baseball. Activities will include a home run contest, defensive drills, base running techniques, hitting drills, bunting techniques, and game situations.

Camp Walk-A-Lot 1414 Cecilia Dr., Charleston, SC 29407 8434525438 charlestonroseacademy@gmail.com June-August, 5 to 14, Coed $80 This summer camp promotes wellness and educational opportunities through daily walking. Morning and afternoon walks will be taken in various locations throughout the lowcountry. To enhance our walking experiences, reading, math and/or science activities.

Choice Gymnastics Summer Camp 220 Varnfield Dr., Summerville, SC 29483 8432616161 choicegymnastics.com June-August, 4 to 14, Coed $100 Gymnastics and fitness fun for active kids.

Chuck Driesell Basketball Academy 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 7 to 13, Coed $205 Join us for a week of basketball fundamentals.

Campers will be grouped by age and ability. This camp will help develop you into a well-rounded and complete player.

Citadel Baseball Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-556-3620 citadelsports.com June, 7 to 14, Coed $195 Baseball camp hosted by The Citadel at Porter-Gaud.

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Citadel Soccer Centers 171 Moultrie St., Charleston SC 29466 843-953-5844 citadelsoccercamp.com June, 4 to 12, Coed $135 Fun and Learning take place in this soccer camp.

Clemson Tiger Tennis Camp PO Box 1251, Clemson, SC 29633 864-985-3969 clemsontenniscamp.com June, 9 to 17, Coed $425 For players looking to make significant improvements.

Coach A’s Girls Basketball Camp College of Charleston, 301 Meeting St. Charleston, SC 29401 843-953-4371 cofcsports.com June, 8 to 18, Female $150 Day camp for girls where players learn to dribble, pass, shoot defend and be a part of a team. Games, races and lots of one-on-one attention assure a fun time.

College of Charleston Basketball Camp 301 Meeting St., Charleston, SC 29401 843-953-3081 cofcbasketball.com June, 6 to 18, Male $280 Designed to teach campers basketball skills.

College of Charleston Volleyball Camp 66 George St., Charleston, SC 29424 843-953-8246 cougarvolleyballcamp.com July, 12 to 18, Female $350 Come learn all the skills needed for volleyball.

Cyclone Championship Youth Football 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 7 to 13, Male $150 This camp features safe, non-contact football instruction.The emphasis will be on the fundamentals of football.Individual and group instruction based on age and skill level is provided.

Cyclone High School Football 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 14 to 18, Male $150 This camp will provide participants a solid foundation of offense, defense, and special team fundamentals and the techniques to excel at each specific position.

Lectures, demonstrations and drills are presented daily.

portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 11 to 17, Coed $150 Speed Camp will involve classroom instruction in the mechanics of speed, video presentations, learning and practicing speed drills, and both learn-by-doing and measurement of speed related attributes. This camp is about running fast.

Cyclone Soccer Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June-July, 13 to 17, Coed $50 Join us for this competitive camp designed for high school players. Each session will cover technical, tactical and team aspects of the game. A unique feature of the camp is the two-day speed, agility/weight room.

Fencing 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June-August, 11 to 17, Coed $236 Come and learn the art and science of epee fencing.

Campers will be taught the fundamentals of fencing form and strategy.

Instruction will be in fencing technique, tactics, and psychology.

portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 9 to 13, Female $125 Come learn the fundamentals of basketball by doing the same drills as the Porter-Gaud Varsity team.

Campers will work with current players and coaches to improve their skills.

Golf Camp at Charleston National Practice Facility 4157 Victory Pointe Dr., Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-819-5209 scottsworldofgolf.com June-August, 4 to 13, Coed $195 Scott Rosenthal, South Carolina’s “Golf Coach of the Year” and his staff will teach boys and girls the fundamentals of golf. For players of all levels, the program will develop individual skills in a fun, encouraging atmosphere. Campers don’t need clubs.

Gymnastics Academy of Chas. Summer Gymnastics 444 Deanna Lane Ste A, Charleston, SC 29492 843-856-2200 gacgym.com June-August, 6 to 12, Coed $175 Come join us for a fun gymnastics day camp. We offer instruction in gymnastics, games, play inside in ground foam training pits, and themed activites each week.

Camps will run from June until August.

Father/Son Camp 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 843-953-7265 citadelsports.com June, 5 to 14, Male $375 Enjoy a weekend getaway hosted by The Citadel.

Gymnastics Camp 205 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville, SC 29483 843-821-2727 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 13, Coed $70 Week of gymnastics drills, skills & games.

Kimberly Howell, kimh@summervilleymca.org

FLIP Gymnastics 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 6 to 11, Coed $175 Enjoy a weeklong program in the sport of gymnastics.

Instruction will include skills on floor, vault, balance beam, and bars.

Khris Middleton Basketball Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 9 to 13, Coed $200 Khris Middleton of the Detroit Pistons is offering a three-day basketball clinic. Come learn the skills you will need to take your game to the next level.

Fundamentals of Baseball 171 Moultrie St., Charleston, SC 29409 843-953-7265, citadelsports.com June, 7 to 18, Coed $195 Baseball camp hosted by The Citadel baseball.

Legacy Farms Horsemanship Camp 345 Mentor St., Summerville, SC 29483 843-875-4188 legacy-farms-summerville.com June-July, 6 to 14, Coed $250 Riding, horse care, crafts and games. Certified instructors. Indoor arena for all-weather riding.

Weeklong sessions starting June 10. Limited Saturday only camps available in July. Special beginners short camp July 1-3. Open to all riding ability levels.

Funtastic Tumbling/Trampoline Camp 9549 Hamburg Road., Ladson, SC 29456 843-875-5489 davitasfuntasticgymnastics.com June, 5 to 18, Coed $100 Cartwheels, round-offs, back handsprings and more.

Cyclone Middle School Football 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 11 to 13, Male $150 This camp features safe, noncontact instruction. The camp is designed for experienced players as well as newcomers to the game. The emphasis will be on the fundamentals of football and having fun.

Fun-Tastic Tennis 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June-July, 6 to 8, Coed $150 This camp is designed for the beginning player as well as the young player who wants to improve.The emphasis will be on the fun phase of tennis learning and instruction.

Cyclone Speed Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727

Girls Basketball Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727

Mason Prep/Wesley Horne Basketball Camp 56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-8876 masonprep.org/athletics June-July, 7 to 14, Coed $150-175 Basketball Camp at Mason Prep School with Wesley Horne. Boys, girls and coed.

Mason Prep/Wesley Horne Basketball Camp 56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-8876 masonprep.org/athletics June, 7 to 9 Coed $150 Mason Prep Soccer Camp with Kevin Jackson 56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401

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Day Camps - Sports 843-723-8876 masonprep.org/athletics June, 7 to 10, Coed $195 Kevin Jackson’s developmental/Elite Futsal Soccer.

Mason Prep Volleyball Camp with Mary Jo Stemple 56 Halsey Blvd., Charleston, SC 29401 843-723-8876 masonprep.org/athletics August, 12 to 14, Female $135 Volleyball camp for girls.

Masters Studios Karate Camp 1888 Wallenberg Blvd., Charleston, SC 29407 843-766-4376 mastersstudios.com June-August, 4 to 13, Coed $175 Beginners welcome, five locations. Our program focuses on building character and developing physical skills in a fun atmosphere.

Porter-Gaud Basketball Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 14 to 17, Male $175 This camp is designed for Porter-Gaud upcoming and prospective JV basketball players. There will be games throughout the week to test the players skills.

Porter-Gaud Lacrosse Summer League 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727

portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 15 to 18, Male $100 The purpose of this clinic is to play the game of lacrosse. Each evening the varsity lacrosse coaching staff will officiate a 100-minute game. Players must have their own equipment.

portergaud.edu/summer programs August, 5 to 8, Coed $210 This camp is the ultimate youth games program.

Soccer, basketball, and kickball will be played. We will also play unique games such as capture the objects, pinball, limbo and soccer tag just to name a few.

Preschool Gymnastics Camp 205 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville, SC 29483 843-821-2727, summervilleymca.org June-August, 3 to 4, Coed $60 Week of gymnastics drills, skills & games.

RiverDogs Baseball Camp 360 Fishburne St. Charleston, SC 29403 843-723-7241 riverdogs.com June-July, 6 to 12, Coed $150 Learn from RiverDogs players and coaches.

Purple Camp for the Tiger Cubs PO Box 1251, Clemson, SC 29633 864-985-3969 clemsontenniscamp.com June, 4 to 8, Coed $250 This camp is an introduction to the game of tennis for ages 4-8. The basic strokes are taught while motor skills, hand-eye coordination and footwork are developed in a fun filled environment.

Ralph Lundy Soccer Academy 3134 Ball Court, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 843-478-0214 ralphlundy.com June-July, 9 to 18, Coed $525 Challenging, competitive, fun, soccer academy.

Ready, Set, Play 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727

Soccer Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs July, 6 to 8, Coed $150 Join Jackson Soccer Development for nonstop soccer fun. Each day consist of group and individual skills, fun games, and overall soccer development.

St. Andrew’s Parks Golf Camp 20 Dunvegan Dr., Charleston, SC 29414 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 7 to 14, Coed $153 Shadowmoss Plantation Golf Club pros will teach the fundamentals of golf from etiquette to the swing.

Camp is designed for all levels. Bring your own clubs or some will be provided.

St. Andrew’s Parks Advanced Tennis Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July-August, 9 to 16, Coed $110 Camp is for players interested in moving their games to the next level. Instruction will help players develop more confidence and consistency in their game.

St. Andrew’s Parks All Star Cheer Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com July, 3 to 8, Coed $110 Our cheerleading camps are designed for kids who want to experience the thrill of spirit and develop talent, coordination, skills and self-esteem.

St. Andrew’s Parks Tennis Camp 1095 Playground Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-763-4360 standrewsparks.com June-August, 5 to 14, Coed $80 St. Andrew’s tennis camp is designed for kids looking to improve their skills and progress in the sport. Our camp is taught by professional tennis players.

Summerville YMCA at The Ponds Basketball Camp 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483 843-771-2937 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 15, Coed $55 Basketball Camps for ages 5-8 and 9-15. Games and drills will be used to teach the basics of the sport, promote fitness, and have fun.

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101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483 843-771-2937 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $55 Cheerleading Camps for ages 5-12. Basic cheer and tumbling routines will be taught, with a show for the parents the last day. Cost is $55/members and $85/ potential members.

Summerville YMCA at The Ponds All-Sports Camp 101 Pottery Circle, Summerville, SC 29483 843-771-2937 summervilleymca.org June-August, 9 to 15, Coed $55 Fun and drills with 2 different sports each day.

Learn the basics of a variety of sports, from soccer to ultimate frisbee. Cost is $55/members and $85/ potential members.

Summerville YMCA Soccer Clinic 900 Crosscreek Dr., Summerville, SC 29485 843-871-5011 summervilleymca.org June-August, 5 to 12, Coed $65 Fun drills and play games. Price varies.

Wrestling Camp 205 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville, SC 29483 843-821-2727, summervilleymca.org June-August, 8 to 15, Male $60 Week of wrestling drills and match on Friday.

Surfing Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 9 to 14, Coed $200 Come and learn about the history, lingo, safety, and rules of surfing. Of course, there will be lots of surfing!

Snee Farm Tennis/Golf/Windsurf/Kayak Camp 1200 Club Dr., Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-3252, sneefarmtennis.com June-August, 5 to 14, Coed $225 Trophy Lakes Water Sports 3050 Marlin Road, Johns Island, SC 29455 843-559-2520 TrophyLakes.com June-August, 6 to 16, Coed $80 Three lessons of any towable watersport.

Volleyball Camp Wando High School Gym 1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 843-884-2528 townofmountpleasant.com June 10 – 13, 8 to 16 $135 resident/$149 nonresident Join Alexis Glover and her staff for her annual volleyball camp. Beginner and experienced players will learn serves, offensive and defensive techniques, and scoring.

Volleyball Camp 300 Albemarle Road, Charleston, SC 29407 843-402-4727 portergaud.edu/summer programs June, 11 to 17, Female $150 Volleyball camps for middle and high school girls are being offered. The Middle School camp will focus on proper forms of passing, setting, hitting, and serving. www.postandcourier.com

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Higher

Education Today, they’re in summer camp. Before you know it, they’ll be heading off to college. Are you ready? Here are some tips on preparing yourselves, your kids and your finances for higher education.

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When to start saving for college

BY EMMA JOHNSON www.RetailMeNot.com All day long, I write preachy stories about what people should do with their money.

So it only seems right that I set up the best college funds for my kids. It’s now clear to their mom that these brilliant preschoolers, ages 2 and 4, are destined for the Ivy League. So one would assume that by using a few online calculators, I could approximate the sum I need to embezzle from a multinational corporation to cover future tuition bills.

Yet there are so many variants to these figures: What if one of them gets a full ride to Cornell? What if the local college is a better fit? What if they decide to pursue entrepreneurship in lieu of a formal education? What if they drop out of the 10th grade to spend their youth on a commune in Costa Rica? Even as kids get into school, it’s difficult to figure out how much to save for their future. God forbid you save too much — then what?

I reached out to a few experts to get some guidance on how to estimate future higher-ed costs.

“It can be so hard to predict your future college expenses, to know where your child will be academically,” says Kalman Chany, author of “Paying for College Without Going Broke” and a college financial aid consultant. “When their kids are 2, everyone

thinks their child is destined for Harvard.

(Guilty!) Instead of getting hung up on the exact numbers, the most important thing is to regularly set aside money.”

Joseph Hurley, founder and CEO of SavingForCollege.com, a leading site on 529 plans, suggests investing at least the $25 monthly minimum into one such fund.

“Now, $25 a month will not get you all that far toward the cost of college, but it will certainly help some, and it will always be a reminder of the need to save for college, so that contributions may be increased in the future,” Hurley says. Chany seconds Hurley’s cry to save regularly for college, plus designate any windfall like a bonus at work or inheritance to the cause.

Here are a few basics for getting a grip on your family’s future college costs. First, check out the SavingForCollege.com calculator to get an idea of what college will cost, and how much you need to be saving now.

Once your kids are in middle school, you can get a sense of where they are headed academically, Chany says. Aside from their interests and motivations, consider you and your spouse’s academic and professional accomplishments as well as the post-high school paths of the kids in your neighborhood and school. The College Board runs extensive reports that link family income and education to a child’s education path.

Then map out a savings plan. This can be a mix of 529 plans, IRAs and loan plans.

But Chany mentions two surprising points: 1. “The most important thing is to figure

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out their chances of will likely boost your The key is not to be getting need-based earning potential and blindsided by your financial aid,” Chany establish a precesays. “Even that is dence of education kids’ plans. We’re hard to figure out as a priority at home. close to our daughters and Also, consider invest_ you have no idea what your job will ing discretionary inknow what their interests be, if you’ll be marcome in a home in a ried or disabled.” good school district, and strengths are. But But getting a sense will improve we’re also really concerned which of whether you access to academic could afford to pay about the return on invest- programs and the exfor college outright tracurricular activiment. We’re not interested ties that universities or will struggle to make it happen in just plowing money into look for. determines how you One shining college and telling our kids example of college will save.

For example, planning is Agapios to go find themselves.” avoid investing Kyritsis and his famin a trust fund or ily. They currently — Agapios Kyritsis, father custodial account have $150,000 in the child’s name, saved and plan to as financial aid offices assess these acinvest $700,000 in the college educacounts at as much as 25 percent. Meantion of their three daughters who are now while, parents’ assets are assessed at just all teenagers. The Mountain Lakes, New 5.5 percent, Chany says. So say you have Jersey family has had about $25,000 to $100,000 in your retirement account. The invest in each of the last 10 years and most you will be assessed at as $5,500, plans to put that sum toward tuition and while a custodial account with the same student loans going forward. The oldest investment would be assessed at $25,000. daughter, Evie, 17, is a high school senior “The biggest mistake you can make is to and was just accepted into the Massachunot save anything just so you get more setts Institute of Technology, which costs aid,” Chany says. $60,000 a year.

2. Prioritize your retirement savings.

“College planning has been a long-term Time and again, experts recycle the same process,” says Kyritsis, who owns a restauclever quote: “You can take out loans for rant. His wife is an accountant. “The key college, but you can’t take out loans for is not to be blindsided by your kids’ plans. retirement.” Sacrificing your retirement We’re close to our daughters and know savings for your kids’ education can result what their interests and strengths are. But in a family-wide burden _ your kids might we’re also really concerned about the return be forced to finance their mom and dad’s on investment. We’re not interested in just retirement for decades _ a much bigger plowing money into college and telling our burden than even student loans. kids to go find themselves.”

Chany urges parents to maximize any Instead, the girls know that they must employer match and shift their focus to maintain their grades but are free to pursue IRAs, as these allow investors to take out whatever course of study at whatever school money penalty-free for college expenses. makes the most sense for them. Evie plans “Plus, the overwhelming majority of to be an engineer, and MIT grads in this schools don’t look at retirement accounts field often earn six figures right after graduwhen calculating financial aid,” he says. ation, her father says. “We tell them that Most parents default to 529 college savpaying for college is our pleasure, but they ings plans. The benefits of a 529 plan are must appreciate it _ college is not an enthat in most states, you can get a break on titlement,” Kyritsis says. As such, each kid state taxes for any contributions, and you’re will be responsible for some student loans not taxed on any gains on your investment. “to keep them on edge,” he says. “But at the Plus, if you find you saved too much, you end of the day, my wife and I will take care can redirect those funds to another family of everything.” Just don’t tell them. member or withdraw the excess and pay tax and a 10 percent penalty on any gains.

Emma Johnson lives in New York City, Chany suggests other ways to think about where she writes about the intersect of money earmarked for college. Consider money and life for RetailMeNot.com. Disinvesting in your own education, which tributed by MCT Information Services.

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Do you understand how 529 plans work?

What South Carolina parents need to know about savings plan

BY DAVID SLADE dslade@postandcourier.com South Carolina’s Future Scholar plan is a good option for college savings, offering tax benefits for state residents whether they are saving for future expenses or paying tuition bills right now.

Future Scholar is South Carolina’s 529 plan. A 529 plan (named for section 529 of the federal tax code), or “qualified tuition program,” is a federally sanctioned college savings plan.

Think of a 529 plan like a retirement plan, but for college. www.postandcourier.com

As with a Roth IRA, contributions can be invested in different ways, and there are no taxes due on investment gains when the money is withdrawn, so long as it’s used for the intended purpose.

In a 529 plan, the intended purpose is paying for the named beneficiary’s education expenses. Nonqualified withdrawals can trigger a 10 percent penalty, and taxes on earnings.

Unlike an IRA, South Carolina residents with a Future Scholar account can claim a state tax deduction for the amount they put in. For most people, that means getting 7 percent of the money back, and there’s no waiting period before you can use the contributed funds.

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Higher Education - Tips for Parents college right now can use Future Scholar to get some tax savings by contributing funds to a Future Scholar account before using those funds to pay for tuition or even room and board.

A 529 plan is not a prepaid tuition plan.

States including South Carolina used to offer prepaid tuition plans but shut them down to new investors years ago after finding that plan investments could not keep pace with rising college costs.

Key points The funds in a 529 account are controlled by the owner of the fund, not the beneficiary. The account owner is typically a parent or grandparent.

Funds in a 529 plan can be used for higher education expense at accredited institutions in any state.

Eligible expenses include tuition, fees, room, board, books, supplies and equipment.

If funds aren’t needed for the original beneficiary of the account, a different one can be named.

If the intended beneficiary receives scholarship money, an equal amount can be withdrawn from the 529 plan without

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the 10 percent penalty, but the withdrawal would be taxed.

Any taxes and penalties apply only to the earnings, not to the money you contributed.

Funds in a 529 plan are counted as parental assets in federal financial aid calculations, which is more favorable than having funds counted as the collegegoing child’s assets. That means just 5.64 percent of the 529 plan balance would be counted in the aid calculations, and qualified withdrawals aren’t counted as income.

You can contribute to a Future Scholar account up to April 15 and count the contribution as a state tax deduction for the previous year.

A contribution of up to $70,000 ($140,000 for married couples) can be made to a 529 plan within a single fiveyear period, without triggering federal gift taxes.

The South Carolina tax deduction can help in planning 529 contributions.

For example, someone who decides to contribute $100 a month ($1,200 a year) would save $84 in S.C income tax — nearly enough to cover one of those monthly payments. Think of it like the matching

funds that some companies offer for 401k contributions.

How to invest You can set up a Future Scholar account online, download enrollment forms, or call 888-244-5674. You could have a financial adviser set up an account, but there are fees involved with going through an advisor plus higher ongoing fund expenses.

There are no fees for setting up a “direct” account yourself, other than the small management fees associated with being invested in the different funds. Management fees, typically a fraction of one percent of the value of your holdings, are taken from the fund balances.

The Future Scholar direct option offers 20 investment portfolios, or funds, ranging from all-stock and all-bond funds to portfolios that offer different mixes of stocks, bonds and cash. That’s a lot of choices, but it’s not as complicated as it sounds.

College savers have the option of choosing a fund designed to put the decision-making process on auto-pilot. The age-based portfolio adjusts the blend of stocks, bonds and cash based on the age of the child the fund is meant for, making the investments more

conservative as college approaches. Savers can further specify if they want an aggressive, moderate or conservative age-based portfolio.

For those who want to take a more hands-on approach, there are 17 remaining choices.

The most aggressive funds reflect the sort of risk seen in the broad stock market. For example, the “Aggressive Growth Portfolio” lost 38.6 percent of its value in 2009, when the stock market plunged, then gained 28.7 percent in 2010 when the market recovered.

On the other end of the spectrum, the least aggressive fund, the Legacy Capital Preservation Portfolio, gained between 1.5 and 4.4 percent in each of the past five years. All funds carry some risk, and only the low-yielding Bank Deposit fund is federally insured against losses.

Money can only be moved between funds just once a year. Making regular monthly contributions, which you can set up to take place automatically, reduces the risk of investing at an inopportune time.

Reach David Slade at 937-5552 or Twitter @DSladeNews.

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