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Five camps. Two locations. One place to belong.

Five residential camps in two corners of South Carolina, each built around a different passion. Explore the possibilities and find the place they'll call home this summer.

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Every camper is different. Every camp experience should be too.

4-H Camp

Friends. Fun. Adventure.

The perfect first camp. Between team sports, paintball, archery, the ropes course, the climbing tower, and tubing on Lake Marion, campers try new things, make friends, and Find Their Confidence.

Ages
8–14
Location
Summerton, SC
From
$995
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Camper in a helmet and harness climbing a wooden climbing tower
Smiling camper at the lakefront swim area, with lifeguards and swimmers in the background
Camper in a life jacket launching off a water blob into the lake

Camp Sewee

Lakeside Marine Science.

Six days of hands-on marine science on Lake Marion, from island ecology to surfing to cast netting. Built for campers who have to know how everything works. Sewee is where they Find What Makes Them Curious.

Ages
8–14
Location
Summerton, SC
From
$1,075
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Camper riding a wave on a surfboard in the ocean
Wide-eyed camper watching a hawk up close at a birds-of-prey demonstration
Two campers in life jackets on a paddleboard on the lake

Adventure Camp

Hike. Paddle. Climb.

Six days in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Upstate South Carolina, with white water rafting, natural face rock climbing, and rappelling. For campers ready to Find Their Next Challenge.

Ages
10–16
Location
Sunset, SC
From
$1,075
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Camper in a life jacket swinging out over the water on a rope swing
Two smiling campers in climbing helmets and harnesses on the zipline course
Camper riding a zipline through the forest

Camp Voyager

Technology Meets Outdoor Adventure.

Ozobots, virtual reality, 3D printing, river tubing. Voyager mixes tech and the outdoors for campers who love to build, invent, and Find Their Spark.

Ages
9–15
Location
Sunset, SC
From
$995
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Smiling camper driving a robot rover with a tablet
Camper building a LEGO robotics project at a worktable
Campers using virtual reality headsets and controllers

Camp Wildlife

Shoot. Cast. Swim.

The camp for kids who'd rather be outside. Shooting sports, outdoor survival, hunter safety, and more. Campers Find Their Outdoor Spirit here and come home more independent than they left.

Ages
8–16
Location
Summerton, SC
From
$995
Explore Camp Wildlife
Camper drawing a bow at the archery range as an instructor looks on
Group of campers posing together, arms around each other
Instructor coaching a camper at the shooting sports range

Since 1934

Why Trust YLI Camps

The Clemson University Learning Institute (CULI) sets a high bar for its youth development programs, and the highest bar of all for the staff who run our camps. All YLI Camps are accredited by the American Camp Association.

A Long History of Excellence

Since 1934, parents from SC, NC, GA and beyond have entrusted more than 333,000 kids to YLI summer camps. We work to send every camper home with more than they packed.

  • Friendship building
  • Responsibility skills
  • Self-confidence
  • Creativity

Extensive Staff Training

Every camp counselor undergoes a screening process including criminal background checks, national registry checks, employment and character reference checks, and a personal interview.

Staff also receive comprehensive training organized by CULI professional staff with Master's and Doctoral-level credentials.

Training Topics

  • Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention
  • Security & Emergency Procedures
  • Youth Developmental Needs
  • Behavior Management
  • Building Self-Esteem
  • Bullying & Conflict Resolution
  • Collaborative Problem-Solving
  • Dealing With Homesickness

Ready for Summer?

Registration for the 2027 season opens November 20.

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