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City of Columbia Summer Camp

Multiple Locations · $85/week

The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation offers affordable summer day camps across multiple locations, providing a variety of activities for children aged 5...

▌ Editor's read The City of Columbia Summer Camp website loads successfully, detailing day camp programs for children aged 5-12 at various community centers. The weekly cost is $85. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or specific background check policies. The camp is run by the City of Columbia Parks and Recreation department, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. Social media handles found on the site are @columbiaparksandrecreation for Instagram and ColumbiaParksandRecreation for Facebook. No ACA accreditation was found for 'City of Columbia Summer Camp' or 'Columbia Parks and Recreation' in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'City of Columbia Parks and Recreation' show a 4.0-star rating from 116 reviews, with some parents praising the affordability and variety of activities, while others mention occasional concerns about communication or facility maintenance. The website does not list a founder or specific years of operation.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

City of Columbia Summer Camp 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: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Address: 1111 Recreation Dr, Columbia, SC 29201
  • Phone: (803) 545-3100
  • Cost notes: USD. $85/week plus a one-time $55 activity fee.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about City of Columbia Summer Camp

What ages does City of Columbia Summer Camp accept?
City of Columbia Summer Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 City of Columbia Summer Camp cost?
City of Columbia Summer Camp publishes $85/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are City of Columbia Summer Camp's hours?
City of Columbia Summer Camp runs 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs City of Columbia Summer Camp?
City of Columbia Summer Camp 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 City of Columbia Summer Camp provide lunch?
City of Columbia Summer Camp 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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