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Get the lowdown on great activities and experiences for kids in the Lowcountry. Camps, programs and activities for children abound this summer.

Here’s a sampling of area activities:

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ATHLETICS CAMPS

» Junior Seahawks Football Camp

When: From 4:30 to 7 p.m. June 11-12 and from 9 a.m. to noon June 13.
Where: Hilton Head High School
Cost: $60
More Information: Call Tim Singleton at (843) 689-4938 or (843) 290-6344. First- through eighth-graders are invited to learn the fundamentals of football and the value of teamwork.

» Hilton Head Christian Academy

For more information, call (843) 681-2878.

» Jon & Donna Strebe's Basketball Camp

When: June 8-11
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Who: Rising K through 4th grade
Cost: $75
More Information: Contact Jon Strebe at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 681-2878, ext 243.

› Trevor Creeden's Baseball Camp

When: June 8-11
Time: 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Who: Rising K through 5th grade
Cost: $85
Notes: If your child will attend the basketball camp and baseball camp back to back, they can bring a bag lunch and Coach Creeden will eat with them in the cafeteria. At time of registration, please let Coach Creeden know if your child plans to do this.
More Information: Contact Trevor Creeden at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it g or 681-2878, ext. 233.

› Renee Vilcheck's Cheerleading Camp

When: June 15-19 and July 20-25
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Ages: Rising kindergarten through 5th grade
Cost: $100 per camper
Notes: Camp instructor is Renee Vilcheck, HHCA's JV and varsity cheerleading coach. Friday of each camp session will feature a performance for the parents.
More Information: Call Renee Vilcheck at 837-3377.

› Mac & Heather Tamminen's Multi-Sport Camp

When: June 22-25
Time: 9-11:30 a.m.
Who: Rising K through 4th grade
Cost: $100
More Information: Contact Mac Tamminen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 681-2878, ext. 245.

› Volleyball Camp

When: June 22-25
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Who: Rising girls 5th-12th grade
Cost: $100
More Information: Contact Mac Tamminen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 681-2878, ext. 245.

› Jerry Faulkner, Steve & Joni Colburn & Bob Cooke Basketball Camp

When: July 13-16
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Who: Rising 5th through 9th grade
Cost: $100
Notes: The camp will emphasize fundamentals, sportsmanship, team play and "more than basketball."The camp will be limited to the first 60 applicants. Information: Contact Bob at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 681-1912.

› Roel Harsta's Soccer Camp

When: July 20-24
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Who: Rising K through 8th grade
Cost: $110
More Information: Contact Roel Harsta at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

› Tommy Lewis' Football Camp

When: July 27-31
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Who: Rising 2nd through 4th grade (non-contact) and rising 5th through 7th (contact)
Cost: $175
Notes: Bring a bag lunch and a water bottle. Equipment will be provided by HHCA, but bring your own mouthpiece and wear cleats and/or tennis shoes.
More Information: Contact Tommy Lewis at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or 681-8297.

» British Open Pub Junior Summer Golf Program

When: June 9 to August 13: Junior Golf Clinic, ages 7 and older, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Tuesdays; Family Golf Clinic from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Junior Golf Camp, ages 7 and older, from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays.
Where: Old South Golf Links
Cost: $25 per day for Junior Golf Clinic; $25 per person or $90 for a family of four for Family Golf Clinic; $65 per day for Junior Golf Camp.
More Information: Call Greg MacDonell at (843) 384-8764, Old South Golf Links at (843) 785-5353 or the Island Recreation Center at (843) 681-7273.

» Parent-Child Golf Tournament

When: 2 p.m. July 18
Where: Old South Golf Links
Cost: $30 per person
More Information: Call Greg MacDonell at (843) 384-8764 or Old South Golf Links at (843) 785-5353.
Celebrate Family Golf Month with a nine-hole, two-person scramble. Division is by age and handicap. Gifts certificates are awarded from Old South golf shop to winners of each division.

» All Sports Camp

When: From 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, June 15-August 14.
Where: The Island Recreation Center
Cost: $10 per day or $50 per week.
More Information: (843) 681-7273 The camp’s focus is on teamwork, fair play and good sportsmanship while learning how to play a variety of sports.

» Lacrosse Camp

When: From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, June 22-26
Where: The Island Recreation Center
Cost: $70
More Information: (843) 681-7273 The camps is geared toward ages 7-14 with a focus on group drills and individual playing skills.

» Roller Hockey Camp

When: Ages 7-10 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and ages 11 and older from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, June 29-July 3.
Where: Bristol Sports Arena Hockey Rink
Cost: $40
More Information: (843) 681-7273

» Island Recreation Center Instructional Baseball

When: Organization meeting set for 6 p.m. May 13; June 8-July 25: ages 7-8, instruction from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Mondays with a scrimmage from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturdays; ages 9-10, instruction from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wednesdays with a scrimmage from 10:15 to 11:45 a.m. Saturdays.
Where: Hilton Head High School girl’s softball field
Cost: $50
More Information: (843) 681-7273

» Basketball Ballooza

When: Tuesdays June 16 to August 4; grades 3-5 meet from 5 to 6 p.m. and grades 6-8 meet from 6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
Where: The Island Recreation Center
Cost: $35
More Information: (843) 681-7273 Girls and boys of all skill levels welcome to learn skills and drills.

» Little Hustlers Basketball

When: From 9 to 11 a.m. Monday through Friday, July 27-31.
Where: The Island Recreation Center
Cost: $70
More Information: (843) 681-7273 Girls and boys of all skill levels welcome.

» Soccer Camp

When: From 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, July 6-10
Where: The Island Recreation Center Field
Cost: $70
More Information: (843) 681-7273 Camp will feature an assortment of games, including “Soccer Tennis” and “Goalie Wars.”
Nate Skager, local recreation and academy director, will instruct the soccer camp for ages 5 to 14. The featured trainer is Scott Manning, whose credits include B-License coach, All-Star indoor league veteran, high school and college coach. Skills covered include 1v1 attacking, moves, shooting, dribbling, passing and goal keeping. Camp will feature an assortment of games, including “Soccer Tennis” and “Goalie Wars.”

» Volleyball Camp

When: From 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 20-24
Where: The Island Recreation Center
Cost: $70
More Information: (843) 681-7273 Al Stern, a renowned travel team volleyball coach, will instruct this camp with a focus on group drills and individual playing skills for ages 10-15.

» Youth Tennis Lessons

When: Session 4: March 30-April 23 with no tennis during the week of Heritage; session 5: May 18-June 4. Ages 5-8 meet from 4 to 5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; ages 8-11 meet from 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays; and ages 11-13 meet from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Where: Chaplin Tennis Complex
Cost: $65 per session
More Information: (843) 681-7273 Children learn skills, drills and introduction to league play.

» Youth Tennis Camp

When: Eight camps from June 15-18, June 22-25, June 29-July 2, July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23, July 27-30 and August 4-7. Ages 5-8 meet from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Monday through Thursday. Ages 9-12 meet from 10 to 11 a.m.
Where: Chaplin Tennis Complex
Cost: $40 per session
More Information: (843) 681-7273 Work on shots, strokes, footwork, serving and strategy.

» Country Club of Hilton Head’s Kids Activities

When: Kids Activities Camp: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15-19; golf from 10-11:30 a.m.; lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; tennis from 12:30 to 2 p.m.; games, swim and snacks from 2 to 4 p.m. Kids Tennis Camp: from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 22-26, July 13-17 and July 27-31; Kids Golf Camp: From 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. June 29-July 3, July 6-10, July 20-24, August 3-7 and August 10-14.
Where: Country Club of Hilton Head
Cost: Kids Activities Camp: $50 per day or $200 per week ($350 for two children); Kids Tennis and Golf camps: $45 per day or $175 per week ($300 for two children).
More information: Call the Country Club of Hilton Head at (843) 681-2582.

» Junior Sailing Program

When: Five sessions: June 1-12, June 15-26, June 29-July 10, July 13-24 and July 27-August 7; Guppies, for ages 6-7, meet from 9-11 a.m. Monday-Friday; Learn to Sail program, for ages 8-17, is from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday; Intermediate is from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Racers from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
Where: South Carolina Yacht Club
Cost: Guppies, $125 for members and $175 for non-members; other programs, $400 for members and $550 for non-members
More Information: Call Muffy Schulze for a registration form at (843) 342-2628. The entire staff at the South Carolina Yacht Club is U.S. Sailing certified, which means they have been tested on and off the water as sailing instructors; they also have been certifed in CPR and first aid.