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There are plenty of activities available this summer for kids, ranging from sports to the arts to academics and more. They include:

CAMP LOWCOUNTRY DAY

Camp Lowcountry Day will be riding the range at “Saddle River Ranch” as it “Rounds up questions” and “Drives home the answers” about Jesus. Field trips, swimming, arts & crafts, snacks, lunch and more.
When: June 14-Aug. 13
Cost: Registration, $50; tuition, $140 per week
For more information: 815-2273

OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD

A staff of trained outdoor educators and naturalists lead these camps from June-August.

• Discovery Days: A camp for ages 7-10 that combines education with kayaking. Activities include interpretative beach walks, marsh paddles and games.

• Eco-Venture: Camp for ages 11-14 teaches the basics of kayaking while developing an understanding of the natural world through hands-on study of coastal ecology.

• Teen Kayaking: Two hours of kayaking, crabbing and games.

• Adventure Island: Event is designed for ages 12-15. Activities include a boat ride to secluded and private Page Island, where teens will kayak through tidal marshes and investigate the island’s habitat.

For more information: Cost and times, 785-6996

COASTAL DISCOVERY MUSEUM

Campers explore the cultural heritage and natural history of South Carolina’s Lowcountry.
When: One-day camps: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; ages 6-11 years

• June 15: Cough it Up: Owl Pellets and Lowcountry Birds

• June 21: Marine Mammals: Dolphins, Right Whales, Manatees

• July 6: Salt Marsh Explorers

• July 27: Under the Microscope: Phytoplankton & Zooplankton

• Aug. 10: Native Plants & Indigo Dyeing

Cost: $45 members, $60 non-members; additional fees for some camps may apply; campers provide packed lunch; snack and water provided
When: Three-day camps (ages 7-11); times vary based on themes

• June 29-July 1: Terrestrial Arthropods (Including Native Butterflies)

• July 13-15: Alligators, Turtles, and Snakes — Oh My!

• July 20-22: Ocean Adventures

• Aug. 3-5: Fishing and Crabbing

Cost: $160 members, $175 non-members; additional fees for some camps may apply; campers provide packed lunch; snack and water provided.

For more information: 689-6767

 

CAMP SHELL HALL SEGGIE TENNIS ACADEMY

Six hours of professional tennis instruction, refreshments, prizes, complimentary pool use following camp, optional private lesson.
When/where: Ages 5-10, 8:30-10 a.m. July 12-15; ages 11-14, 10:30-noon; Shell Hall Plantation, Bluffton
Cost: $100
For more information: 290-2833

SEA PINES RESORT

When/where: Sea Pines, various dates

• Family Hayride: 3:30-4 p.m. and 4:30-5 p.m. Sundays. Explore some of the sights and sounds of the forest preserve aboard an old-fashioned hay wagon, and search for alligators, turtles and birds. $5 per person. Reservations required.

• Photo Scavenger Hunt: 2-4 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays. Explore Sea Pines Resort by trolley, bike or car and follow clues. Cameras supplied. This is not a supervised activity. To get started go to the Plantation Club Fitness Center. $20 per team.

• Let’s Go Crabbing: 9-10:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. Spend the morning on the sandy shores of South Beach in search of Hilton Head Island’s largest and tastiest crab, the blue crab. Hermit crabs, seagulls and the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin also often make appearances. Supplies provided; catch and release. $13 per adult, $10 per child 12 and under for guests of Sea Pines Resort and Sea Pines property owners; otherwise $14 per adult and $11 per child 12 and under. Reservations required.

• Freshwater Fishing: 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays. Enjoy a morning by the lakes of forest preserve. Fishing tackle provided; catch and release. $13 per adult and $10 per child 12 and under for guests of Sea Pines Resort and Sea Pines property owners, otherwise $14 per adult and $11 per child 12 and under. Reservations required.

• Family Night (Pizza and a Movie): 8-10 p.m.Wednesdays. Summer nights for the family are never boring floating on a tube at the Plantation Club pool while watching a flick and eating pizza with the family. $10 per adult, $8 per child 12 and under for guest of the Sea Pines Resort and Sea Pines Property Owners; otherwise $11 per adult and $9 per child 12 and under. Reservations are required.

• Evening Hayride: 8:30-10 p.m. Wednesdays. Find out what goes bump in the night by experiencing the Sea Pines Resort Forest Preserve after dark. $13 per adult; $10 per child 12 and under for guests of Sea Pines Resort and Sea Pines property owners; otherwise $14 per adult and $11 per child. Reservations required.

• Gullah Campfire Storytelling: 8-9 p.m. Thursdays. Join us around the campfire for a night of Gullah stories, history, language, lifestyle and songs. $13 per adult; $10 per child 12 and under for guests of Sea Pines Resort and Sea Pines property owners, otherwise $14 per adult and $11 per child. Reservations required.

• Gregg Russell concerts: 8-9:30 p.m. Sundays-Fridays. Sit under the grand branches of the Liberty Oak Tree and listen as Gregg Russell plays his guitar and sings. Free.

• Fun For Kids/Kids Night Out: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., 9 a.m.-noon, 1-4 p.m. Mondays-Fridays; 6-9 p.m. Thursdays. High-energy, activity-based, outdoor-oriented summer day camp. Children ages 4-12 will get out and explore the Sea Pines Resort and Hilton Head Island. Activities include swimming, the Water Fun Park, mini golf, arts & crafts and more. Kids Night Out program includes dinner and activity. 671-3590 for reservations or more information.

JUNIOR SAILING PROGRAM

South Carolina Yacht Club, Hilton Head

• Guppies (ages 6-7): An introduction to the elements of basic seamanship including rowing, basic sailing, knot tying, navigation, along with developing confidence on and in the water.

• Learn to Sail (ages 8-17): For those with little or no sailing experience.

• Intermediate: For those with a minimum of four weeks prior sailing instruction and demonstrating skill and confidence in “single-handing” a dinghy.

• Racing: For those serious about racing.

When: Times vary, June 1-Aug. 6
Costs: Vary
For more information: 681-4844

STAR RIDGE STABLES SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM

Horse activities geared toward developing the knowledgeable horseman. All have the opportunity to improve riding skills, stable safety, grooming, saddling and feeding horses.
When: Weekly sessions in June and July, Sunday-Saturday

• Girl camps (ages 7-16) beginner through advanced: June 13-19, June 20-26, July 11-17 and July 18-24

• Boys and girls (ages 6-12) June 28-July 2 and July 26-30

For more information: www.starridgestables.com/summer-camp.php, 247-3378.

SUNSHINE HOUSE SUMMER JAM CAMP 2010

The Sunshine House offers specialized learning programs for young children, from infancy through the early school years, in an environment designed with children in mind.
Cost: $35 per week for two weeks.
For more information: www.sunshinehouse.com, 842-8869

HILTON HEAD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Cruise the cosmos with “Genesis 1: Space Probe” to seek out the Lord of the Universe; enjoy a week of games, crafts, singing, Bible lessons. Ages 4 years to rising fourth-graders are welcome. Registration begins in May at www.HiltonHeadPCA.com
When: 9 a.m.- noon, July 12-16
Costs: $10 dollars per child but not to exceed $20 per family
For more information: 689-6362

ISLAND RECREATION CENTER

All camps held at Rec Center unless otherwise indicated.
For more information on all camps: www.islandreccenter.org, 681-7273

• All Day Summer Camp (ages 4-13): Fun-filled, action-packed day of camp activities. When: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, June 14-Aug. 13. Cost: $120 per week including most field trips

• Half Day All Sports Camp (ages 6-12): Focus on teamwork, fair play and good sportsmanship. When: 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Friday, June 14-Aug. 13. Cost: $50 per week or $10 per day

• Soccer Camp (ages 5-14): When: 8:30-10:30 a.m., Monday-Friday, July 19-23. Cost: $70

• Youth Tennis Summer Camps: Ages 5-8: 9-10 a.m. Ages 9-11: 10-11 a.m. When: Monday-Thursday; camp 1, June 14-17; camp 2, June 21-24; camp 3, June 28- July 1; camp 4, July 5-8; camp 5, July 12-15; camp 6, July 19-22; camp 7, July 26-29; camp 8, Aug. 2-5. Where: Chaplin Park. Cost: $40 per camp

• Little Hustlers Basketball: (ages 6-11), Learn basketball skills, drills and game strategies. For girls and boys of all skill levels, grouped with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. When: 9-11 a.m., June 14-18. Cost: $70

• Boys Lacrosse Camp: (ages 7-14), Focus on group drills and individual playing skills; grouped with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. When: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday. Cost: $60

• Girls Lacrosse Camp: (ages 7-14), Focus on group drills and individual playing skills; grouped with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. When: 5:30-8:30 p.m. June 29-July 1. Cost: $60

• Cheerleading Camp: (ages 5-14), Learn cheers, sideline chants, stunts, dance and tumbling. When: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., July 12-15. Cost: $125

• Volleyball Camp: (ages 10-15), Focus on group drills and individual playing skills; grouped with other players of similar age, abilities and goals. When: 9 a.m.-noon, July 26-30. Cost: $70

• Roller Hockey Camp: Develop and improve individual and team skills and fundamentals. When/where: Ages 6-9, 6-7:30 p.m.; ages 10-14, 7:30-9 p.m., June 28-July 2; Bristol Sports Arena. Cost: $40

ARTS CENTER OF COASTAL CAROLINA

All activities are at the Arts Center. For more information call 686-3945, ext. 233; www.artshhi.com

• Road Trip! Adventures in American Art
: Travel the country from coast to coast learning about the history of art in America.
 When/where: Ages 5-7, 1-3 p.m.; ages 8-12, 10 a.m.-noon, June 21-26. Cost: $100 per week or $175 for both weeks (visual and performing arts camp are in the same week)

• Mixed Up Masterpieces Visual Arts Camp
: Students will work in such mediums as painting, sculpture, printmaking, found objects and more. When/where: Ages 5-7, 1-3 p.m.; ages 8-12, 10 a.m.-noon, July 19-23 Cost: $100 per week or $175 for both (visual and performing arts camps are in the same week)

• Kids N Clay Camp
: Students ages 6-12 will learn a variety of ceramic hand-building techniques, including pinch, slab, coil, surface decoration, glazing and more. When/where: Session 1,10 a.m.-noon; session 2, 1-3 p.m. July 5-8 and July 16 (glaze day). Cost: $100 per week

• Out of this World Art Camp
: Students will create a cosmic collection of art inspired by adventures in space. When: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 2-6. Cost: $100

• Take the Stage! Performing Arts: Each session will expose children to a variety of performing arts, such as dance, theater and music. When: Ages 5-7, 10 a.m.-noon; ages 8-12, 1-3 p.m. June 21-25 and July 19-23. Cost: $100 per week or $175 for both (visual and performing arts are in the same week)

• Theatre Camp: Campers will experience a mini-production and will not only be the cast, but also will be the production crew, learn how to write scripts, understand and develop character, create set design and props and design costumes. When: Session 1: Imagination Station, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 12-16; Session 2: Adventures in Wonderland, 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 26-30. Cost: $150

ISLAND PLAYGROUND FITNESS SUMMER CAMPS

Fitness Summer Camps (ages 4-8)
Camps will include kids fitness classes, free play and games in the playground (private use for campers only), themed craft projects, science experiments and a healthy snack.

Choose from 6 sessions:

• Session 1 (June 14-18): Gymnastics & Tumbling
• Session 2 (June 21-25): Sports, Relays & Races
• Session 3 (July 12-16): Dance, Move & Groove
• Session 4 (July 19-23): Gymnastics &Tumbling
• Session 5 (July 26-30): Sports, Relays & Races
• Session 6 (Aug. 2-6): Dance, Move & Groove

When: 8:30 a.m.-noon Monday through Friday. Cost: $99 per week session (non-member); $85 per week session (member)
For more information: 837-8383; www.island-playground.com

HANK HANEY IJGA SUMMER PROGRAM

Includes five days of junior golf instruction. Students receive daily instruction in full swing, short game and course management to lower their score and improve their handicap. When/where: Weekly programs June 7-Aug. 13, Pinecrest Golf Club, Bluffton. Cost: $1,345 per commuter; $1,745 per residential per week
More information: To reserve your spot, e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 800-768-0357.

HILTON HEAD PREP SUMMER CAMPS

Many summer camps are available for both half days and full days. Costs vary. For more information: 671-2286

• JA Elite Soccer Camp: (ages 8 and up),Teaches all players at all levels how to reach their potential. When: 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. July 12-16. Cost: $300; Half-day Camp Cost: $150.00. When: All ages, 8:30 a.m.-noon, July 12-16

• JA Soccer Camp: (all ages), Half-day camp of technical instruction. When: 8:30 a.m.-noon July 12-16

• Soccer Camp: (ages rising 2nd grade to rising 8th grade), Focus on teaching fundamental skills, proper attitude, and teamwork. When: 9 a.m.-noon, June 1-4

• Swimming and Tennis: (ages 5-12), This combined swim and tennis camp features an hour of fun yet structured activities at the South Carolina Yacht Club. When: 12:30–3:30 p.m., June 21-25; June 28-July 2; July 19-23

• Basketball: (grouped by age), This coed camp will teach basketball skills including proper attitude, focus on defense and motivation. When: Ages rising 2nd grade to rising 7th grade, 12:30-3:30 p.m., June 7-11; ages rising 8th grade to rising 12th grade, 9-11:30 a.m.; and 6-8 p.m., July 12-16

• Baseball: (ages rising 1st through rising 6th grade boys), Campers will be able to reinforce their fundamental baseball skills in this camp. When: 9 a.m.-noon, June 7-11

• The Baseball Hitting Camp: (ages rising 1st through rising 6th grade boys), Focus on the fundamental offensive skills of the game. When: 9 a.m.-noon, July 19-23

• Junior Dolphin Football Camp: (ages rising 2nd through 5th grade), Campers will develop fundamentals of the game including throwing, catching, agility and more. When: 9 a.m.-noon, June 21-25

• Dolphin Football Camp: (ages rising 6th through 8th grade), For older students; will introduce and develop game fundamentals including throwing, catching, agility, and more. When: 12:30-3:30 p.m., June 21-25

• Girls Lacrosse: (ages rising 3rd through 8th grade), Join this high-powered camp and develop stick skills along with a tactical understanding of the game. When: 9 a.m.-noon, July 5-9

• Girls Health/Fitness/Nutrition: (girls age 12-16), Girls today in the 12-16 year age range face a variety of issues relating to their health and well-being. The camp will feature an emphasis on exercise (including cardio, boot camp training, weight training, yoga/pilates, and stretching). When: 9 a.m.-noon, July 5-9

• Volleyball: (girls ages rising 5th through 8th grade), Volleyball basics camp for girls will focus on the fundamental skills and rules of volleyball: passing, setting and serving, and how to implement these skills into actual games. When: 9 a.m.-noon, June 21-25

• All-Star Sports Camp: (rising K through rising 5th grade), Basketball, soccer, volleyball (girls), football (boys), and fitness/other sports activities. Skills will be developed through games and play designed to promote fun, fair play and teamwork. Note: This camp is available throughout the summer as either a full-day camp from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or as a half-day camp from 9 a.m.-noon or from 12:30–3:30 p.m. When: June 1-June 4

• Fun & Games Camp: (ages 4-9), This camp features games that promote fun and fair play such as kickball, soccer, capture-the-flag, floor hockey, softball and more.  Campers will be grouped by age and ability, and instructions will range from fundamentals to advanced. Note: This camp is available throughout the summer as either a full-day camp from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or as a half-day camp from 9 a.m.-noon or from 12:30–3:30 p.m. June 7-June 11, (session one). June 21-June 25, (session two). June 28-July 2, (session three). July 12-16, (session four). July 19-23, (session five). July 26-30, (session six).

• Sizzling Visual & Performing Arts Camps: (ages rising 3rd through rising 5th grade). For the young writers, this camp will provide stimulating workshops in creative and expository writing in a supportive and interactive environment. Campers will work in poetry, journalism, narrative story writing and memoir writing. When: 9 a.m.-noon, July 12-16

• Hip-Hop Camp: (ages rising 1st through 5th grade), For those young and energetic students who love to dance. When: 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 14-18

• Chess Camp (ages rising 4th through 12th grade), For those who wish to elevate their level of learning and appreciation for chess and the rational thinking the game involves. When: 10:30 a.m.-noon June 7-11

• Crafts! (ages rising 2nd through 4th grade), Campers will get their hands and creative minds working on fun and educational projects. When: 9 a.m.-noon June 14-18

• Ceramics!: (ages rising 3rd through 5th grade), Campers will use clay, cement, plaster of Paris and model magic to create. When: 9 a.m.-noon July 19-23

• Summer Conservatory Piano Class: (ages rising 3rd through rising 8th grade), Each session of this camp will include piano instruction and supervised practice. Note: This camp is available as either a full-day camp from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. or as a half-day camp from 9 a.m. -noon or from 12:30–3:30 p.m. When: June 6-11 (session one); June 14-18 (session two); June 21-25 (session three); June 28-July 2 (session four); July 5-9 (session five); July 12-16 (session six); July 19-23 (session seven); July 26-30 (session eight)

• Voice: (ages rising 5th to 8th grade), If you have a camper who’s just got to sing, this is the camp! When: Ages 6-10 (session one), 9 a.m.-noon, June 28-July 2; ages 11-18 (session two), 12:30-3:30 p.m., June 28-July 2

• Performing Arts: Got to sing? Got to dance? In this camp, participants will learn the fundamental aspects of being a successful performing artist. When: 9 a.m.-noon June 1-June 4

• Advanced Performing Arts: (ages rising 9th to 12th grade), In this camp, participants will work intensively on a broad range of techniques required for success in this exciting world. When: 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 1-June 4

• Animal Care Camp: (ages rising 3rd through 8th grade), Campers will investigate animal-oriented careers and experience hands-on moments with many different types of animals. When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 14-18 and July 26-30

• LEGO Camp: (ages rising 5th through 9th grade), Creative/interactive technology camp which features LEGO robotics. When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 7-11

• Math Games and Tricks: (ages rising 4th through 7th grade), Campers will play different games using a variety of math skills along with learning some “mathemagic” tricks and ways to do problems faster. When: 12:30-3:30 p.m. June 28-July 2

• Camp College: (ages rising 7th through 8th grade), Campers will explore what going to college means in terms of academics, athletics, social issues, responsibility and honor. When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. June 21-June 25

• Junior Jump Start: (rising 12th grade), Campers will research potential colleges in order to “make the match” for college applications. When: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. July 26-30

• Fun With Hands-On Science: (ages rising 5th through 8th grade), Investigate motion with motion detectors, investigate the relationship between chemistry and art, and more. When: 9 a.m.-noon July 5-9

 

COUNTRY CLUB OF HILTON HEAD

Where: Camps at Country Club of Hilton Head (inside Hilton Head Plantation)

• Tennis Camp: When: 1:30-5 p.m. Monday-Friday during the following sessions: June 21-25; July 12-16; July 26-30

• Golf Camp: When: 1:30-5 p.m. Monday trough Friday during the following sessions: June 28-July 2; July 5-9; July 19-23;
Aug. 2-6; Aug. 9-13

• Kids' Camp 2010: (ages 5-15), Structured and guided fun summer activities. When: June 21-Aug. 13

Cost: $45 per day or $175 per week for CCHH members; or $200 per week for non-members Multiple child discounts available.
For more information: 681-2581

PERFORMING ARTS SUMMER CAMP

The School of Performing Arts on Hilton Head Island offers camp programs that include fun, educational performing arts activities for ages 5-18. When: Seven weekly sessions 9 a.m.-noon or 1-4 p.m.Mondays-Fridays, June 7-Aug. 6
For more information: Beth Green, 422-4271; e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

BLUFFTON SCHOOL OF DANCE

For up-to-date information on summer programs, call 815-2619.

MAIN STREET YOUTH

For up-to-date information on summer programs, call 689-6246.

TUCKER AGENCY

For information on this acting and modeling organization’s summer programs, call 836-2540.

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