City of Columbia opens registration for summer camp programs

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Registration for the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Camps Program is open for children ages 5 and up.

City officials say weekly summer camps will be held from Monday, June 10 through Friday, August 2, from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.

Register online for all camps at https://parksandrec.columbiasc.gov/online-registration/.

Weekly camps are held from 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for children ages 5-12 (as of June 13) at the following parks for $85 per week or a one-time activity fee of $55:

• Greenview Park- 6700 David St., 803-754-5223
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (Sports Camp)– 2300 Greene St., 803-733-8452
• Woodland Park- 6500 Olde Knight Highway, 803-776-1096
• Hyatt Park- 950 Jackson Avenue, 803-733-8445
• Heathwood Park- 800 Abelia Road, 803-733-8446
• Sims Park- 3500 Duncan Street, 803-733-8451

Tennis Camp

The Columbia Tennis Center located at 1635 Whaley Street, is hosting a summer Tennis Camp for children ages 5-14. The camp will focus on stroke production and techniques, drills, match competition and more.

The camp will be held on the following dates from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for $60.00 per week:

June 10-14, June 24-28, July 8-12, and July 22-26

For more information, contact the Columbia Tennis Center at 803-733-8440.

Golf Camp

The James E. Clyburn Golf Center is hosting a summer golf camp for children ages 8-16 who are interested in improving their golf skills or learning the fundamentals of the game, etiquette and course management. The camp is open to new, intermediate and experienced golfers.

The fee to participate is $60.00 per week.

The camp will be held at the golf center located at 2901 Slighs Avenue from 9 a.m.-11 a.m. on the following dates: June 24- June 27.

For more information about the summer golf program, contact the Clyburn Golf Center at 803-255-8920.

Art Camp

Your child could explore their creative side through painting, drawing, pottery and more at the Art Center’s summer Art Camp. The camp will be held from June 3 through August 2 for ages 5-16. Sessions will be held at the Art Center, located at 1227 Taylor St., Ste. C.

Camp is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. for $95.00 per session. For more information, contact the Art Center at 803-545-3093.

Kayak Camp

Any child looking for an adventurous summer activity can be signed up for Kayak Camp as city’s summer camp will offer expert instruction for ages 8-16 years for $125.00 per session.

Camp Dates:

Ages: 8-11

June 3-7, June 17-21, July 8-12, and July 29-August 2

Ages: 12-16

June 10-14, June 24-28, July 15-19, and August 5-9

For more information about the Parks and Recreation Department’s summer programs, call 803-545-3100 or visit https://parksandrec.columbiasc.gov/online-registration/ to register online.