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Monday, July 8th — Friday, July 12th

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Summer Camp

$180 for members
$220 for non-members
Extended pickup hours are available for an additional $40 per child

Register

Robert Mills Carriage House : 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC 29201

I Love the '90s!

Looking for a summer camp packed full of fun, history, and slime? We got it dude!

Campers ages 8 to 12 are invited to take an adventure through the ‘90s and see history come to life through interactive activities and exploration of the gardens, grounds and houses of Historic Columbia. Learn about the founding of Columbia in the 1790s, play historic games from the 1890s, and throwback to the slime and boy bands of the 1990s! Campers will build their own cities, churn butter and play “hoop and stick”, and learn the Macarena before taking on the iconic “Double Dare” obstacle course! Summer Camp is $180 for Historic Columbia members and $220 for non-members. Historic Columbia’s summer camp will be offered June 24-28 and July 8-12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.* Participants must complete both the registration form and waiver before they can register.

*Please Note: Parents have the option to pick their children up at 5:30 instead of 4:00 for an additional $40.

“These guys are fabulous at everything they do and the summer camp for kids further emphasized that. My daughter does summer day week camps all summer and has for years and this is the best we've ever seen. Super creative ideas and so much fun in a beautiful setting. Plus the counselors are fantastic... Laid back but organized. Highly, highly recommend. Can't wait for next year!” —Steph Zschunke Bilovsky

  • Pricing

    $180 for members |  $220 for non-members

    Please complete the registration form and waiver. Registration is not complete until payment and both forms are received.

  • Questions?

    Contact Us

    Kelly Kinard, Youth & Family Programs Coordinator
    803-252-1770 x 26

Become a member and save!

Want to save on your child's summer camp? Join today Historic Columbia and save 20% on registration. 

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1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

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