Summer Camps

Travel to long ago and discover the adventure that surrounds us everyday. For additional registration information, contact Doris VanBenschoten at 803-981-9182. Early bird registration for members starts February 4. Non-member registration opens March 18.

The Camps


Critter Camp 

Where: Museum of York County
Ages: Students entering Grade K5
Limit: 15 participants
Dates: June 10 - 14
Register by Wed, May 29
Time: Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - noon
Cost: CHM Members $90/week,
Non-Members $110/week

Play games, make crafts, eat silly snacks and have lots of fun while learning about animals that leap, fly, or crawl! This small-group setting is perfect for both first-timers and experienced campers.


Time Travelers Camp 

Where: Historic Brattonsville
Ages: Students entering Grades 4, 5 & 6
Limit: 40 participants
Dates: June 10 - 14
Register by Wed, May 30
Time: Monday - Fri: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Cost: CHM Members $165/week,
Non-Members $185/week

Step back to the year 1780 and experience what life would have been like in the Carolina Backcountry during the Revolutionary War. Campers will choose a side (Patriots or Loyalists) and learn military tactics that will help them in the Battle taking place at the end of camp. Activities include: hearth cooking, military drilling, quill pen construction, colonial games, and much more! Space is limited, so make your reservation as soon as possible.


Junior Explorers Camp

Where: Museum of York County
Ages: Students entering Grades 1 & 2
Limit: 15 participants
Dates: June 17 - 21
Register by Wed, June 5
Time: Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - noon
Cost: CHM Members $90/week,
Non-Members $110/week

Pack your bags, and grab your passport - we’re going on safari in Africa! We’ll learn about African animals and their environments, and explore cultural traditions through stories and the arts. Junior Explorers must bring a lunch each day.


Nature Detectives Camp

Where: Museum of York County
Ages: Students entering Grades 3 & 4
Limit: 15 participants
Dates: June 24 - 28
Register by Wed, June 12
Time: Mon - Fri: 8 a.m. - noon
Cost: CHM Members $90/week,
Non-Members $110/week

Calling all curious kids! Use your detective skills as we investigate the mysteries of the natural world, from the stars in the sky to the plants and animals in your own backyard. Nature Detectives must bring a lunch each day.


Planetarium Producer 
Where: Museum of York County
Ages: Students entering Grades 6, 7 & 8
Limit: 10 participants
Dates: July 8 - 12
Register by Wed, June 26
Time: Mon - Fri: Noon - 3 p.m.
Cost: CHM Members $80/week,
Non-Members $100/week

Have you ever wanted to create your own planetarium show?  Use basic photo-editing techniques on pictures you order from telescopes or collect from NASA, arrange them into your program, and add planetarium effects. At the end of the week, your family will be invited to an event and watch you present your show!