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Camp Live Oaks

Bees Landing Recreation Center · $145/week

Camp Live Oaks is a summer day camp offered by the City of Charleston Parks Department, providing traditional camp activities for children aged 5-12.

▌ Editor's read Camp Live Oaks is a day camp operated by the City of Charleston Parks Department, as indicated on their official website (charleston-sc.gov/2765/Summer-Lottery-Camps). The camp serves children aged 5-12 and offers traditional camp activities. Registration is conducted via a lottery system, which suggests high demand for the program. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific details about staff background checks. There is no mention of a founder or specific years of operation for Camp Live Oaks itself, though it is part of the city's broader recreational offerings. The City of Charleston Parks Department has a Facebook page (facebook.com/CityofCharleston) which occasionally features camp-related content. Google reviews for 'Camp Live Oaks Charleston' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but general reviews for the City of Charleston Parks Department are positive.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Camp Live Oaks fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Address: 1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA
  • Cost notes: USD $290/non-residents for a 2-week session, which is $145/week.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Live Oaks

What ages does Camp Live Oaks accept?
Camp Live Oaks is open to children ages 6–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Live Oaks cost?
Camp Live Oaks publishes $145/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Live Oaks's hours?
Camp Live Oaks runs 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Live Oaks?
Camp Live Oaks is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Live Oaks provide lunch?
Camp Live Oaks does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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