Tennis Camp
The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation offers a variety of summer day camps, including sports, arts, and general recreation, for children aged 5-12.
▌ Editor's read The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation operates various summer day camps, including a Tennis Camp, for children aged 5-12. The website, parksandrec.columbiasc.gov, loads successfully and details camp offerings, schedules, and registration. The camps are categorized as day camps, running from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. The owner type is municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Columbia. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the site does provide contact information for inquiries. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific state licensing numbers on the website. The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars based on 100 reviews. Social media handles found are @columbiaparksandrec on Instagram and ColumbiaParksandRec on Facebook. The website does not explicitly mention background checks for staff.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 5–14
Tennis Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right sports fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Sports
- Ages: 5–14
- Address: 1635 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC 29205, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $60 per session.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Tennis Camp
- What ages does Tennis Camp accept?
- Tennis Camp is open to children ages 5–14. 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 Tennis Camp cost?
- Tennis Camp publishes $60/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs Tennis Camp?
- Tennis 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 Tennis Camp provide lunch?
- Tennis 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Tennis Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Sports summer camps guide · Check coaching style, intensity, safety, and logistics.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Tennis Camp.
- City of Columbia Summer Camp · Multiple Locations · Ages 5–12 · $85/week
- Columbia Art Center's Art Camp · Columbia Art Center · Ages 5–16 · $95/week
- Golf Camp · James E. Clyburn Golf Center · Ages 8–16 · $60/week
- Kayak Camp (Ages 8-11) · Riverfront Park · Ages 8–11 · $125/week
- North Springs Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · North Springs Elementary School · Ages 5–12
- Richland County Summer Day Camp at North Springs Park · North Springs Park · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
- Richland County Summer Day Camp at Polo Road Park · Polo Road Park · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
- Richland County Summer Explore Camp at Killian Park · Killian Park · Ages 5–12 · $90/week