Camp Guidelines & Policies

Registration

Registration is required for all camp programs, and many fill up quickly. Please register early! An Activity Waiver must be completed for each child. Camps may be combined or cancelled if minimum enrollment is not met by two weeks prior to start date. Full payment is required at time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

  • Registrants will receive a full refund if the camp session is cancelled by CCPRC.
  • Registrants withdrawing prior to the start of the camp session will receive a 50% refund. 
  • All participant withdrawals must be received during regular business hours.

Discipline Policy

For the safety and well-being of all campers, children who are unable to behave appropriately, after repeated attempts of corrective actions, may be removed from camp and no refund will be issued. As a parent/guardian and camper, please read and follow Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission’s Camp Code of Conduct.

Age Requirement

Your child must be within the camp age requirement by the first day of the session in which they are registered. Failure to accurately represent your child’s age is grounds for immediate dismissal from camp without refund. 

Additional Information After Registration

A voluntary virtual parent orientation is offered in May and July. An email with pertinent parent information will be sent 5 days prior to the start of your scheduled camp session.

Special Needs

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to utilize county park facilities and to register for recreation programs. Reasonable accommodations will be made on an individual basis. During registration, please answer “YES” on the Modification prompt, and the Camp Director will contact you to discuss your needed accommodations. Please feel free to contact the Camp Director prior to registration with any questions or concerns. Please allow at least two weeks’ notice to request accommodations.

Camper Group Assignments

For Explorers camp only, campers are grouped by age at the start of each week. If you'd like to request that your camper be placed with a friend, please email us. We'll try our best to honor requests, but final placement is determined by camp staff and cannot be guaranteed.

Weather & Environment

Camp activities are held in outdoor settings. In general, these activities will be held rain or shine. Please plan accordingly and be prepared for anticipated conditions. CCPRC maintains the right to change or modify any program due to weather or environmental concerns.

Risk

All outdoor activities, including those offered by CCPRC, have inherent risks which include personal injury or property loss. In addition, there is a necessary level of physical health required. Prior to registration, a waiver is required in which you acknowledge, understand and accept these risks (parents/guardians must sign for youth 17 and under) and waiving your rights for claims of negligence.

Transportation

Our Adventure Bound Camp, Adventure Camp, Teen Venture Camp, Teen Expedition Camp, Junior Lifeguard Programs, and Junior Counselor Leadership Program require transportation for scheduled activities. We use 14-passenger buses and passenger vans that are driven by our trained Camp Staff. Staff will only transport their assigned campers.

Hours

  • Drop-off: 8:30-9 a.m. (8-8:30 a.m. for Jr. Lifeguard program)
  • Pick-up: 4:30-5 p.m. A $15 penalty fee will be added to your account for every 15 minutes your camper is left after 5 p.m.