Summer Camp Scholarships
Summer Camp scholarships for select camps are offered through the Charleston County Parks Foundation, the nonprofit partner of the Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission. Scholarships create opportunity for children who need financial assistance to attend our camps. A limited number of scholarships are available; submitting an application does not guarantee you will receive a scholarship.
Eligibility
Annual household income level must be at or below 150% of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Poverty Guidelines.
Household/Family Size - Annual Household Income Cannot Exceed
- 1 person household - $15,960
- 2 person household - $21,640
- 3 person household - $27,320
- 4 person household - $33,000
- 5 person household - $38,680
- 6 person household - $44,360
- 7 person household - $50,040
- 8 person household - $55,720
For families/households with more than 8 persons, add $5,680 for each additional person. See HHS poverty guidelines for more information.
Discovery & Voyager Camps Offered in Baptist Hill, Johns Island, and McClellanville
Scholarship applications open until sessions are filled. Based on session availability, each applicant will be awarded up to two camp sessions. Scholarship applicants will be notified the week their application is received.
Explorers Camp at North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
Based on session availability, each applicant will be awarded one camp session.
Questions?
If you have questions on the scholarship application process, please email Charleston County Parks Foundation.
Scholarship recipients and/or their parent/legal guardian may be contacted by the Charleston County Parks Foundation to learn about their summer camp experience.