Camp · Aquatic · Ages 12–16 · $125/week
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▌ Aquatic · Ages 12–16

Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16)

Riverfront Park · $125/week

Kayak Camp, offered by Columbia Parks & Recreation, provides a week-long day camp experience for ages 12-16 focusing on kayaking skills and river exploration.

▌ Editor's read The provided website loads as the general summer camps page for Columbia Parks & Recreation. The Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) is a day camp, costing $125 per week. The camp is owned and operated by the municipal parks department. There is no mention of ACA accreditation on the website, and a search of the ACA directory did not yield results for this specific camp. The website does not explicitly state staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. Google reviews for 'Columbia Parks & Recreation' show a 4.1-star rating based on 200+ reviews, with general comments about various programs, but no specific reviews for the Kayak Camp. Social media handles found on the site are @columbiaparksandrec for Instagram and ColumbiaParksandRec for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 12–16

Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in aquatic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Aquatic
  • Ages: 12–16
  • Address: 312 Laurel Street, Columbia, SC 29201, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $125/session. Assuming a session is one week.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16)

What ages does Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) accept?
Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) is open to children ages 12–16. 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 Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) cost?
Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) publishes $125/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16)?
Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) 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 Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) provide lunch?
Kayak Camp (Ages 12-16) 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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