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2010 Summer Camps

Image of Adventure Camp Counselors instructing campers in kayaking

Adventure Camp (ages 10-12) Adventure camp introduces young people to the joys and rewards of outdoor recreation! Campers can choose canoeing, sea kayaking, mountain biking, or whitewater kayaking as their adventure of the week. They will participate in all core activities while focusing on their main adventure activity. Establishing a fun and safe learning environment is our top priority. There is a 6:1 camper to staff ratio with 12 campers per session.

Core Activities

Group games and teambuilding initiatives
High ropes course
Environmental awareness
Minimum impact camping skills

Canoe I Campers will be introduced to the art of canoeing, as they practice proper techniques and learn correct paddling methods and rescues through fun games. Campers will also learn to cooperate and communicate with each other to maneuver their canoes effectively. There will not be an overnight for this camp.
Date: June 7-11 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: June 14-18 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: June 28-July 2 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 12-16 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 26-30 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: August 2-6 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*

Mountain Bike/Rock Climb I Ride through a log garden, splash through puddles, and cruise down some awesome trails! Basic mountain biking skills will be covered by camp staff. We'll also learn the basics of Rock Climbing on our 50 ft. climbing wall at James Island County Park. The week will culminate with a day trip to put our new mountain biking skills to practice. There will not be an overnight for this camp.
Date: June 7-11 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 5-9 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 12-16 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*

Sea Kayak Young kayakers will practice safety and control as we learn to paddle a sea kayak on the lake at James Island County Park. Campers will learn correct paddling techniques and practice self and assisted rescues. The week will peak with a day trip in local creeks and marshes. There will not be an overnight for this camp.
Date: June 7-11 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: June 14-18 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: June 21-25 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: June 28- July 2 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 19-23 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 26-30 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*

Whitewater Kayak I Welcome to the fun and exciting sport of Whitewater Kayaking! We'll build basic skills and proper techniques on the lake at James Island County Park. Then we'll head to Folly Beach County Park to test our skills in the surf. There will not be an overnight for this camp.
Date: June 7-11 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: June 14-18 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: June 21-25 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 5-9 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 12-16 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*
Date: July 19-23 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $193/$175 CCR*

Canoe II Paddlers will be introduced to moving water and the finer points of boat control. Basic river rescue techniques and river reading skills will be covered in a fun learning environment and then tested on the Saluda River (Class I and II rapids). Our Wednesday overnight camping will be at Harbison State Forest in Columbia, SC.
Date: August 2-6 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*

Mountain Bike II Campers will have the opportunity to learn more about the mountain bikes while they practice their trail riding skills. We will bike for two days on the beautiful and challenging trails of Harbison State Forest in Columbia were we will campout on Wednesday. Meals and camping equipment are provided for the campout.
Date: June 14-18 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*
Date: June 21-25 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*
Date: June 26-30 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*
Date: August 2-6 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*

Whitewater Kayak II After a kayaking skills refresher, we are on to moving water where we help each camper hone skills and begin practicing basic river rescue techniques and river reading skills. We'll paddle for two days on the rapids of the Saluda River (Class I and II rapids). Meals and camping equipment are provided for our Wednesday overnight campout at Harbison State Forest in Columbia.
Date: June 28-July 2 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*
Date: July 26-30 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*
Date: August 2-6 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*

Flat-Water Canoe II Campers will be able to learn the finer points of canoeing while spending some quality time with their peers on the Edisto River. We'll gather all our camping gear, load up our canoes, and set forth on our two day expedition. Meals and camping equipment are provided for our Wednesday overnight campout at Givhans State Park.
Date: July 5-9 Location: James Island County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*
Date: July 19-23 Location: Mt. Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park Fee: $215/$195 CCR*

* Charleston County residents contribute to the development of our county park system through property taxes, therefore a discounted rate is available to them.

Park fees, operating schedules, and hours are subject to change without notice.

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