Camp Spearhead
Camp Spearhead is a therapeutic day camp in Marietta, SC, offering specialized recreational activities for individuals with special needs, operated by Greenv...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the 'Therapeutic & Special Needs' section of the Greenville County Rec website, which details Camp Spearhead. The camp is a day camp designed for individuals with special needs, offering activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and field trips. It operates Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, with a weekly fee of $385 for Greenville County residents. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit language regarding staff background checks on the page. Greenville County Rec has a Google review rating of 4.3 stars from 283 reviews, with several reviews praising the variety of programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @greenvillerec on Instagram and 'greenvillerec' on Facebook, indicating a broader organizational presence rather than a dedicated camp page.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–21
Camp Spearhead 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 specialty, 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
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 8–21
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 4232 Hwy 11, Marietta, SC 29661, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Prices are $385/week for Greenville County residents, $483/week for non-residents, and $886/week for out-of-state residents. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Spearhead
- What ages does Camp Spearhead accept?
- Camp Spearhead is open to children ages 8–21. 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 Spearhead cost?
- Camp Spearhead publishes $385/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Spearhead's hours?
- Camp Spearhead runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Camp Spearhead?
- Camp Spearhead 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 Spearhead provide lunch?
- Camp Spearhead 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
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