YMCA Camp Greenville
Traditional overnight camp with outdoor activities and character development in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
▌ Editor's read Camp Greenville's website loads successfully and provides information about its programs, dates, and rates. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming its commitment to health and safety standards. Google reviews for 'Camp Greenville' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 380 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children, the caring staff, and the variety of activities. The camp, which has been operating since 1912, is a non-profit organization and explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks. It offers an overnight program for campers, with social media handles @campgreenville on Instagram and CampGreenville on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1141912+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–16
YMCA Camp Greenville is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 114 (1912 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–16
- Address: 100 YMCA Camp Rd, Cleveland, SC 29635
- Phone: (864) 836-3291
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Base Camp cost. Adventure Camp is $1625.
8 sessions (8 one-week), from Jun 7 to Aug 1.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 7 – 13, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
- Session 2 Jun 14 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
- Session 3 Jun 21 – 27, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
- Session 4 Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
- Session 5 Jul 5 – 11, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
- Session 6 Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
- Session 7 Jul 19 – 25, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
- Session 8 Jul 26 – Aug 1, 2026 · 1 week · $1,475
↗ What parents like
- Located in Blue Ridge Mountains
- Offers adventure programs
↘ Watch for
- Registration requires deposit
- Multiple registration dates
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Greenville
- What ages does YMCA Camp Greenville accept?
- YMCA Camp Greenville is open to children ages 8–16. 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 YMCA Camp Greenville cost?
- YMCA Camp Greenville publishes $1,475/week for the standard session. Base Camp cost. Adventure Camp is $1625. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is YMCA Camp Greenville accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Greenville is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 1912 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Greenville?
- YMCA Camp Greenville is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 1912 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Greenville provide lunch?
- YMCA Camp Greenville 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.
- Does YMCA Camp Greenville offer transportation?
- YMCA Camp Greenville provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does YMCA Camp Greenville compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cleveland?
- YMCA Camp Greenville is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Cleveland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside YMCA Camp Greenville.
- Asbury Hills CORE for Elementary · Cleveland, SC · Ages 7–10 · $715/week
- Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary · Cleveland, SC · Ages 7–10 · $750/week
- Asbury Hills EXPRESS for Elementary · Cleveland, SC · Ages 7–10 · $395/week
- Camp Greenville · South Carolina · Ages 8–16 · $1,475/week
- YMCA Camp Greenville - Base Camp · YMCA Camp Greenville · Ages 7–15 · $1,475/week
- Camp Greenville · South Carolina · Ages 13–16 · $1,625/week