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Summer Lottery Camps
Lottery Day Camp Registration - Registration for the camps below is by lottery only.
Online registration is not available for these camps. Please download the registration forms below and submit them before the deadline.
2026 Lottery opens Monday, January 12 at 8AM and closes at Friday, January 30th at 12PM.
| CAMP | LOCATION | REGISTRATION | EMAIL TO SUBMIT FORMS |
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| Summer Camp by the Harbor | Hazel Parker Playground | DOWNLOAD - Summer Camp by the Harbor Registration Form | bagleyl@charleston-sc.gov |
| Nuts About Nature | Tiedemann Park Nature Center | DOWNLOAD - Nuts About Nature Registration Form | olsonm@charleston-sc.gov. |
| Summer Camp on the Island | James Island Rec Complex | DOWNLOAD - Summer Camp on the Island Registration Form | weavera@charleston-sc.gov |
| Camp Live Oaks | Bees Landing Rec Center | DOWNLOAD - Camp Live Oaks Registration Form | weatherfords@charleston-sc.gov |
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Registration: January 12 at 8am until January 30 at 12pm.
Lottery Drawing: Families will be notified by Wednesday, February 4 and payment in full is due no later than 5pm on Friday, February 6.
Summer Camp by the Harbor
Each day will be packed with games and crafts that will incorporate the theme of the week. Lunch Bunch will be offered from 12pm-1pm at $4/child. Lunch will not be provided. Drop off is at 9am on the playground and pickup is at 12pm in the building.
DOWNLOAD - Summer Camp by the Harbor Registration Form
Camp is Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 12:00pm for children ages 4-10 (as of first day of camp)
Hazel Parker Playground: 70 East Bay Street
| Sessions | Session Themes | Cost |
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| Week 1: June 1 - 6 | Super Hero Academy | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
| Week 2: June 8 - 12 | Medieval Times | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
| Week 3: June 15 - 18 (no camp 6/19) | Super Spy | $48/residents; $60/non-residents |
| Week 4: June 22 - 26 | The Most Magical Place on Earth Camp | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
| Week 5: July 6 - 10 | Pirate Party | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
| Week 6: July 13 - 17 | Wizard World | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
| Week 7: July 20 - 24 | Mad Scientist | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
| Week 8: July 27 - July 31 | Wild West | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
| Week 9: August 3 - August 7 | Week in Hollywood | $60/residents; $75/non-residents |
Nuts About Nature
With a different nature-themed topic each week, our camp provides great variety and fun for kids! Kids will participate in arts and crafts, recreational time, and other educational activities. Drop off will be 8:30am-9:00am and pick up by 12:45pm.
DOWNLOAD - Nuts About Nature Registration Form
Camp is Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 12:30pm for children ages 5-10 (Must turn 5 by 6/1/25 to be eligible)
Tiedemann Park: 38 Elizabeth Street
| Sessions | Weekly Themes | Cost | |
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| Week 1: June 1 - 5 | Wild Wetlands | $90/residents; $105/non-residents | |
| Week 2: June 8 - 12 | Wacky Science | $90/residents; $105/non-residents | |
| Week 3: June 15 - 18 (no camp 6/19) | Out of this World | $72/residents; $84/non-residents | |
| Week 4: June 22 - 26 | Ocean Odyssey |
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| Week 5: July 6 - 10 | Amazing Adaptations |
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| Week 6: July 13 - 17 | Scales and Tails |
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| Week 7: July 20 - 24 | Fantastic Forests | $90/residents; $105/non-residents | |
| Week 8: July 27 - 31 | Incredible Invertebrates |
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Summer Camp on the Island
Join us for weekly activities ranging from games, arts and crafts, swimming, guest speakers, and more! Drop off starts at 8:30am and pick-up is at 5pm. *You can send registration forms to weavera@charleston-sc.gov*
DOWNLOAD - Summer Camp on the Island Registration Form
Camp is Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm for children ages 6-12
James Island Recreation Complex: 1088 Quail Drive
| Sessions | Cost |
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| Session 1: June 1 - June 12 | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 2: June 15 - June 26 (no camp 6/19) | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 3: June 29 - July 10 (no camp 7/3) | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 4: July 13 - July 24 | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 5: July 27 - August 7 | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
Camp Live Oaks
Join the fun at Camp Live Oaks! Camp activities will include learning, swimming, guest instructors, arts and crafts, sports, and more. Spots are limited to 25 and will be selected on a lottery basis
DOWNLOAD - Camp Live Oaks Registration Form
Camp is Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm for children ages 6-12
Bees Landing Recreation Center: 1580 Ashley Gardens Blvd
| Sessions | Cost |
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| Session 1: June 1 - June 12 | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 2: June 15 - June 26 (no camp 6/19) | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 3: June 29 - July 10 (no camp 7/3) | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 4: July 13 - July 24 | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |
| Session 5: July 27 - August 7 | $250/residents; $290/non-residents |