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2021 Summer Camp Guide: Find Your Fun This Summer!

Great Camp Options in Fort Mill & Rock Hill

By Rachael Weiss ~ Publisher May 23, 2023

Camp was my favorite time of the year. Not only were Chicago summers the best, but I got to do and try so many new things! Now that I'm a mom, experiencing camp through my kids' eyes is even more fun. I love their excitement when they tell me about some new game or song they learned and being able to watch them grow through play is incredible. 

This year has been challenging on so many levels; our kids have missed their regularly scheduled activities and "normal" school days. But, with the weather warming up and people finding a new comfort in these odd times, camp is EXACTLY what our kids need!

Fort Mill Macaroni Kid worked hard to bring you the most comprehensive list of summer camps in Fort Mill and Rock Hill. From STEM, art, general interest, nature exploration, science and theater, music and more. We've got it all.
Not sure where to begin or how to even pick a camp?  Check out these great tips and articles from the American Camp Association before registering your child.


A special thanks to 
Kelly's School of Dance, our lead Guide Sponsor. Kelly's School of Dance in Fort Mill is a Christian-based dance and aerial studio that strives to provide high-quality training for students ages 2+. Promoting excellence that honors God and inspires people, KSDA's instructors are highly-dedicated and have extensive training in performing arts. At KSDA, developing heart and character is equally as important to the skills acquired in dance and aerial training.

This summer, join us for various themed summer camps for children as young as 2 years old. Camp registration is open NOW for dance, acro and tumbling camps for all ages. For more information, find us online, Facebook and Instagram. Or click here for a full description of our camps and age guidelines.










Ready to start planning your kids' summer? See our FEATURED CAMPS BELOW

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The Learning Experience: 
We are an Early Childcare Development Center. From preschool through kindergarten, we make early education and daycare joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow. Our Summer of Imagination program allows children’s imaginations to soar to new heights as they enjoy fun, hands-on activities throughout the summer months. Click here for more information.



Chelsea & Savannah Art Studio:
Chelsea & Savannah is a local art studio providing high-quality art education, enrichment, and activities to children and adults of all skill levels in the Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Indian Land, Rock Hill and Charlotte Area. Our week-long Summer Camps begin June 21st and run through August 13th. We have camps for all ages and are excited to create together. Click here for more information.


Rock Hill Gymnastics:
7 Exciting weeks of fun-filled camps for ages K-8th Grade.  Includes 2 field trips a week, crafts, gymnastics instructions, pole vaulting instruction, story time/book club, games and much more.  Friday concludes the themed week with a Finale Extravaganza that includes things like a giant waterslide with water themed games, Carnival day, and Ninja Rescue Day. Come join in on all the fun!!! Click here for more information. 



Village Montessori Summer Variety Camps:
This summer Village Montessori is offering Variety Camps for children ages 5-12 and Themed Camps for children ages 3-5. All summer camps include weekly themed activities, art projects, reading and writing enrichment, outdoor play, and Fire Truck Fridays. Variety Camps will include weekly field trips, park dates, nature walks, basketball, theater, arts and crafts, and gaga ball. Weekly Themed Camps will include themes such as arts and crafts, STEM, building with Legos, creative writing, math masters, dinosaurs, and independent Montessori work. Click here for more information.



Ivybrook Academy:
Join our hands-on, exploratory summer camps at award-winning, NAEYC accredited progressive preschool in Fort Mill! We welcome children ages 2-6 from 9:00am-12:00pm to join us for themed camp weeks like Edible Science, Tinker Lab and Junior Olympics. Click here for more information.



SouthTown Wake Park:
It is our passion to expand the watersports community and pass on the sport of wakeboarding. At SouthTown Wake Park’s summer camp, kids ages 7-17, will have fun learning how to wakeboard and take their riding to the next level with our trained coaches and operators. From the beginner to the advanced rider, our camps are for everyone! In addition to wakeboarding, our campers will have fun participating in group activities, having time on kayaks and SUP’s, playing disc golf and enjoying sessions on our Aqua Park! Click here for more information.



Code Ninjas: 
Code Ninjas Summer Camps are an immersive and innovative way for children in grades K-8 to explore coding, programming, 3D Design, moviemaking, creating and exploring on their favorite technology platforms such as Scratch, Roblox, Minecraft and more! As the week goes on their skills will progress further and further and they will have a blast working on and sharing their projects. Click 
here for more information!


Each week we offer camps based on different video game genres.  Children learn design philosophies, tactics, strategies, and current metas to improve their performance and creativity.  We have a daily schedule that includes discussions, gameplay, game study, tournaments, creativity contests, art projects and teambuilding.  With today's culture, E-Sports is exploding in popularity and investment.  Colleges now create their E-Sports teams that compete in the same divisions as traditional sports.  Competitive World Leagues are underway that pay their players to compete.  Building an educated love for gaming may lead to the next E-Sports Star or to better journalists, streamers, coders and/or designers.

Click here for more information.



IDEA Lab Kids STEAM [STEM + Arts] camps make summer a totally fun, memorable experience!  All camps feature our uniquely developed curricula that encourage and enable campers of all ages to learn through inquisitive hands-on activities utilizing science, math, critical thinking skills…and a great deal of IMAGINATION! Camps at IDEA Lab Kids provide tools for kids to engage in the complete design process from start to finish and learn through design-based learning methodology. Learn More about our Summer Camps!


USK MARTIAL ARTS:

Every parent knows that summer can be just as stressful as it is magical, and USK Martial Arts is here to take the stress away. Our incredible summer camp options give kids from across Ballantyne and Fort Mill the chance to enjoy exciting, high-energy activities that will keep them active, engaged, and moving. Parents get to enjoy professional supervision for their children and relax knowing that every child is cared for and getting started on learning important life skills such as confidence, discipline, and respect. Click here for more information.



Kiddie Academy of Fort Mill: 

Kiddie Academy’s® CampVentures® program turns your child’s ordinary summer into a summer of exciting exploration. It nurtures your child’s development by expanding on the Life Essentials® curriculum and helping to make connections to the world around them. CampVentures inspires imagination through hands-on activities, field trips and themed events, while balancing individual needs and interests. Click here for more information.



Acting Out Studio:
Camp Acting Out: Our Award-Winning Camp Acting Out Summer Camps are every week of the summer at all 3 locations-South Charlotte-Fort Mill-Cornelius! Monday through Friday 9-1pm and always a different theme! From Mary Poppins to Among Us Camps just to name a few! $275. Our camps will cut off at 10 campers so make sure to register soon! Click here for more information.


Small Hands Big Art ~ Fort Mill:
Our fun & enriching programs educate, inspire & entertain your creative young artists! Variety is the spice of life so all of our camps offer a wide range of project topics and supplies that will spark their creativity & expose them to a stimulating mix of age-appropriate art techniques each day. Click here for more information.


Kids 'R' Kids Academy :
Summer Camp 2021 at Kids 'R' Kids Learning Academy is all about fun.  Campers will engage in cool STEM and hands-on projects each week along with field trips.  Onsite field trips will include virtual reality, inflatables, petting zoos and gaming trucks. The indoor and outdoor basketball courts, playgrounds and water park will make summer 2021 the best ever! Click here for more information.



Looking for fun in Charlotte or Union County - don't miss the South Charlotte Macaroni Kid Summer Camp and Union County Summer Camp Guides! And if you want more fun and adventure for your family year-round, check out our Events Calendar for more fun things to do! And if you want to make sure you always know what's happening, become an insider by subscribing today

* Please check with individual businesses to determine how they are following guidance from local health departments and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) regarding gatherings, including CDC recommendations on preventing the spread of COVID-19.

**Union County Macaroni Kid is proud to present these camps as community sponsors. Please note: parents should always do their own research when selecting programs for their children. All camp-specific information is available on the camp websites or by emailing the facilitators, directly.

If you run a summer camp and would like to be added to this Summer Camp Guide, it's not too late! Please email me at rachaelw@macaronikid.com so we can add you to this awesome guide!