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Youth Programs (Summer Camps)

(843) 918-1188

OVERVIEW

The city's Parks, Recreation & Sports Tourism Department offers youth programs at both Mary C. Canty Recreation Center and Pepper Geddings Recreation Center.  Programs are available after-school and during summer breaks.  For more information, contact the recreation centers.

Mary C. Canty Recreation Center
971 Canal Street
843-918-1465

Pepper Geddings Recreation Center
3205 North Oak Street
843-918-2280

WEEKLY SUMMER CAMPS (PEPPER GEDDINGS RECREATION CENTER)

Attention, parents…  Registration is underway at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center for Summer Sports Camps.  Fees are $44.00 for city residents and $75 for non-city residents.  For more information, call 843-918-2280.  Or, stop by the front desk at Pepper Geddings Recreation Center, 3205 North Oak Street.

Week One – Track & Field Camp (Grades 2-6)
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 13-17, 2022


Week Two – Lacrosse Camp (Grades 2-6)
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, June 20-24, 2022


Week Three – Beach Camp (Grades 6-8)
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, June 27-29, 2022

NOTE:  Kids must be strong swimmers to participate.  Parents are responsible for dropping off and picking up participants at Holmes B. Springs Park, 402 46th Avenue North.

Week Four – Girls Volleyball Camp (Grades 3-9)
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 11-15, 2022


Week Five – Recreation Camp (Grades K-5)
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 18-22, 2022

NOTE:  Activities include games, art, crafts, Field Day events, Water Day, dancing, playing and more!

Week Six – All Sports Camp (Grades 2-6)
8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, July 25-29, 2022

NOTE:  Kids must be able to swim the length of the pool assisted to participate.

Week’s Schedule
Monday – Track & Field

Tuesday – Basketball and Skateboarding
Wednesday – Lacrosse
Thursday – Volleyball
Friday – Baseball/Softball and Swimming

Week Seven – Triathlon Camp and Triathlon Race (Grades 3-9)
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, August 8-11, 2022

9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Friday, August 12, 2022 – Triathlon Race Meetings for Parents
8:00 a.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022 – Triathlon Race (Events – Swimming, Biking and Running)

NOTE:  Kids must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted to participate.  Participants must also provide bicycle; no training wheels allowed.  Registration for the race is included in the price for Triathlon Camp; participation in the Triathlon Race is NOT required to participate in the Triathlon Camp.  Race-only participants can register beginning June 13.

CAMP COOL-OUT (MARY C. CANTY RECREATION CENTER)


Registration begins March 7, 2022, for Mary C. Canty Recreation Center’s summer camp, “Camp Cool-Out.”  The camp is available to kids, ages fives to 12 years of age, and is offered June 6-August 12, 2022.  Camp hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Kids participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, playground activities and swim daily in the indoor pool!  Camp fees are $75 per week, with reduced and sibling rates available.  Registration costs $20 per child for city residents and $50 for non-city residents.  To register, bring a driver’s license, proof of residency, birth certificate and registration fee. 

FORMS

--  Camp Cool-Out Form 1 (Mary C. Canty Recreation Center Summer Camp)
--  Camp Cool-Out Form 2  (Mary C. Canty Recreation Center Summer Camp)

CAMP FRIENDSHIP (PEPPER GEDDINGS RECREATION CENTER)

CAMP FRIENDSHIP IS FULL.  Registration begins February 7, 2022, for Pepper Geddings Recreation Center’s summer camp, “Camp Friendship.”  The camp is available to kids, ages fives to 12 years of age, and is offered June 6-August 12, 2022.  Camp hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Kids participate in arts and crafts, games, sports, playground activities and swim daily in the indoor pool!  Camp fees are $75 per week, with reduced and sibling rates available.  Registration costs $20 per child for city residents and $50 for non-city residents.  To register, bring a driver’s license, proof of residency, birth certificate and registration fee. 

FORMS

--  Camp Friendship Form 1 (Pepper Geddings Recreation Center Summer Camp)
--  Camp Friendship Form 2  (Pepper Geddings Recreation Center Summer Camp)