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Monday, July 10th — Friday, July 14th

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Summer Camp Session II

$180 for members
$220 for non-members

Learn More and Register

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

Each summer, Historic Columbia holds two sessions of a summer day camp where history comes to life through interactive activities and exploration of the gardens, grounds, and houses of Historic Columbia. Campers ages 8 to 12 are invited to take an adventure in time as we explore what it was like to live in the past!

Kid Curator Camp

Kid Curator Camp LogoJoin Historic Columbia for five fun-filled days of summer camp! From plant science to famous inventions, artistic creations to activism, kids will spend each day learning, playing, and most importantly, having fun!

Dates
Session I - June 12-16, 2023
Session II - July 10-14, 2023

Ages
8 – 12

Activities
Campers can expect to enjoy an archeology dig, creating their own living museum, tie dye-ing shirts, water ballon fights, scavenger hunts, and MORE!

  • Pricing

    $180 for members |  $220 for non-members

    Register Now!

  • Questions?

    Contact Us

    Carmen Sangster, Programs Manager
    803.252.1770 x 26

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1616 Blanding Street
Columbia, SC 29201

Questions? Call (803) 252-7742.

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