CML camps provide educational enrichment opportunities disguised as PLAY during school breaks: Spring Break Camp, Summer Camp, Turkey Time Camp and Winter Wonderland Camp! Children ages 3 – 10 engage in developmentally appropriate, hands-on activities that include science, engineering, math, literacy and the arts and center around fun weekly themes. Children also spend time exploring in the CML interactives, where, through PLAY, they enhance their communication, problem solving and creativity skills. CML campers forge friendships as they work on collaborative projects and test their strengths as they tackle fun mental and physical challenges. Every day of camp delivers a set of unique experiences that keep children learning through PLAY!
CML uses Active Network to host its camp registration. Using this platform has many benefits for families, including payment plans, registration protection, and account access to view existing registrations and receipts.
Important Information
Please review and sign the files below prior to attending camp:
2020 Policies & Procedures
2020 CML Camp Terms and Conditions
Payment Plan Policy
If selecting a payment plan, a deposit is due with registration and the remaining balance is due two weeks before the camp start date. Each camp session will have its own payment due date.
Tax Information
The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry Tax ID # is 57-1014498.
Cancellation Policy
Except when Registration Protection is purchased, cancellations made two weeks or more prior to the first day of camp are eligible for a CML credit. Any cancellation after this time will result in a loss of the entire amount paid. As a nonprofit, these costs have been allocated towards materials and staffing for the program. Please keep in mind as long as there is availability, you may switch programs up to one week prior to the beginning of the originally registered program. CML Credit may be applied for on-site CML activities including programs, admissions, and memberships.
Full Day Campers: Lunch
CML provides mid-morning and late-afternoon snacks. Full Day Campers must bring a lunch that is NUT FREE (no peanuts or tree nuts). Acceptable peanut butter substitutions include soybutter and Sunbutter. Campers are also welcome to order a customized lunch, delivered for free, from Food for Thought. No time to prepare and pack a delicious lunch for your camper? Food for Thought is the convenient solution. Create an account and pick what healthy food items your child enjoyed. Schedule and pay via a simple online system. Then, Food for Thought freshly prepares the lunch and delivers to CML at the designated lunch time.
Camp Counselors
All CML Camp Counselors receive training in positive behavior management techniques, Darkness to Light Child Sexual Abuse Prevention and First Aid/CPR.
All counselors and volunteers over the age of 16 undergo a criminal background check and National Sex Offender Registry check.
Young Campers
While CML accepts campers starting at age 3, young campers must be preschool-ready. Campers are expected to respond to their name, follow two-step directions, and stay with the counselor and their assigned group. It is important to remember that there are no refunds or credits given if a child is asked to leave camp due to unacceptable behavior.
Camp Details and Unique Benefits
– Children are grouped according to age and in groups of 6 – 8 campers. Junior Campers are ages 3 – 6 and Senior Campers are ages 7 – 10.
– Children participate in morning and afternoon hands-on activities that center around the weekly theme as well as explore the Museum interactives each day.
– CML’s camp arrival and dismissal is easy for parents! Review our 2020 Policies & Procedures for details.
– All children attending camp must be fully independent in the bathroom.
– CML Members receive discounts on camp registration.
Questions?
Meghan Fisher
843.853.8962 x221
meghan@exploreCML.org
At CML, our goal is to spark the imagination and stimulate curiosity in our community’s youngest citizens of all backgrounds. Please consider a CML Camp Scholarship donation so that we can shine brighter and farther – ensuring that all of our children and families have the opportunity to experience the power of play and see themselves as capable, creative and full of promise.
spring break camp
camp dates
Monday, April 6
Tuesday, April 7
Wednesday, April 8
Thursday, April 9
Friday, April 10
camp times
Full Day: 9am – 4pm
Morning: 9am – 12:30pm
Afternoon: 12:30pm – 4pm
AM Extended Care: 8am – 9am
PM Extended Care: 4pm – 5pm
Children ages 3 – 10 are invited to PLAY with hands-on experiences that promote the arts and sciences at the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s Spring Break Camp! Some of our many activities include science experiments with Peeps, Easter Egg Launchers, and building The Perfect Nest! April showers are no match for our Umbrella Design Challenge or Plastic Egg Submarines! Every day has different activities so your child can learn through PLAY all spring break long! Campers will also enjoy PLAY and special camp activities in the Museum exhibits.
CML provides morning and afternoon snacks. Campers are responsible for bringing a peanut-free and tree nut-free lunch from home OR ordering a customized lunch, delivered for free, from Food for Thought.
We offer special rates for Museum Members. To purchase a membership, visit our Membership page.
pricing
One Day Pricing
Full Day (9am – 4pm)
Member: $63 (10% discount)
Non-Member: $70
Half Day (9am – 12:30pm OR 12:30pm – 4pm)
Member: $45 (10% discount)
Non-Member: $50
Full Week Pricing
5 Full Days (9am – 4pm)
Member: $267.75 (10% discount)
Non-Member: $297.50 (15% off daily rate)
5 Half Days (9am – 12:30pm OR 12:30pm – 4pm)
Member: $191.25 (10% discount)
Non-Member: $212.50 (15% off daily rate)
*Sibling Discount of 25% off sibling ONLY if they are both signed up for the full week.
extended care options
per day
Extended Care Pricing:
Member AM (8am – 9am): $9 per day
Member PM (4pm – 5pm): $9 per day
Member AM and PM (8am – 9am & 4pm – 5pm): $18 per day
Non-Member AM (8am – 9am): $10 per day
Non-Member PM (4pm – 5pm): $10 per day
Non-Member AM and PM (8am – 9am & 4pm – 5pm): $20 per day
registration
summer camp
camp dates
May 26 – 29 (4-day camp)
June 1 – 5
June 8 – 12
June 15 – 19
June 22 – 26
June 29 – July 3
July 6 – 10
July 13 – 17
July 20 – 24
July 27 – 31
August 3 – 7
August 10 – 14
camp times
Full Day: 9am – 4pm
Morning: 9am – 12:30pm
Afternoon: 12:30pm – 4pm
AM Extended Care: 8am – 9am
PM Extended Care: 4pm – 5pm
At CML, because we know all children are capable, creative and full of promise, we are committed to challenging children’s imaginations and potential through our camps. This summer, CML offers a variety of camps for ages 3 -10 that will spark the imagination and stimulate curiosity in all children.
CML provides morning and afternoon snacks. Campers are responsible for bringing a peanut-free and tree nut-free lunch from home OR ordering a customized lunch, delivered for free, from Food for Thought.
We offer special rates for Museum Members. To purchase a membership, visit our Membership page.
pricing
Weekly Camp Pricing
Full Day (9am – 4pm)
Member: $267.75 (10% discount)
Non-Member: $297.50
Half Day (9am – 12:30pm OR 12:30pm – 4pm)
Member: $191.25 (10% discount)
Non-Member: $212.50
Four-day camps are prorated.
*Sibling Discount of 25% off sibling ONLY if they are both signed up for the full week.
extended care options
per week
Extended Care Pricing:
Member AM (8am – 9am): $40.50
Member PM (4pm – 5pm): $40.50
Member AM and PM (8am – 9am & 4pm – 5pm): $72
Non-Member AM (8am – 9am): $45
Non-Member PM (4pm – 5pm): $45
Non-Member AM and PM (8am – 9am & 4pm – 5pm): $80
weekly themes
May 26 - 29 (4-day camp): Picture Book STEM
Have a blast exploring science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts inspired by our favorite picture books! Activities are developmentally appropriate for different age groups.
June 1 - 5: Mission STEMpossible
DooDash the Dragon is missing! Campers must find clues and use their problem-solving skills and creativity to complete science, technology, engineering, and math challenges to find and rescue DooDash! Activities are developmentally appropriate for different age groups.
June 8 - 12: Tiny Tinkerers, Mighty Makers I
Inspired by Caine’s Arcade, campers use real tools such as hammers and screwdrivers (with adult supervision) to take apart toys and equipment. Campers then reuse the materials to design and build fun, inventive contraptions in this engineering and tinkering camp. Activities are developmentally appropriate and different each week.
June 15 - 19: Kid Coders I
Campers are introduced to the basic skills of coding, such as sequencing, pattern recognition and if/then conditional logic using developmentally appropriate materials and equipment. Older campers learn to code using Scratch. Activities are developmentally appropriate for different age groups.
June 22 - 26: Iron Chefs I
Explore the nutritional value of food to make healthy choices for a healthy lifestyle. Campers classify foods as Go, Slow, and Whoa foods as they mix, measure, and taste while preparing yummy treats. Campers practice basic knife skills and safety with nylon knives. Child-friendly recipes will be shared with families. Activities are developmentally appropriate and different each week.
June 29 - July 3: Padawan & Jedi Training
Strong with you, the force is! Brave Padawans will build droids and complete challenges that are out of this world to become powerful Jedi in this camp. Costumes are encouraged!
July 6 - 10: Mini Masterpieces
This year, we will explore artwork by mixed media artists such as Gregory Warmack, David Philpot, and Leonard Knight. Inspired by the different styles and techniques, campers will create their own masterpieces! Activities are developmentally appropriate for different age groups.
July 13 - 17: Catch ’Em All Camp
Oh, no! Team Rocket plans to capture Doo Dash the Dragon! But there are “pocket monsters” throughout the Museum that can help protect Doo Dash. Gotta catch ‘em all! Campers will capture the helpful monsters, create their own trading cards, and train the monsters to protect Doo Dash! This camp infuses science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM) with a popular trading card game.
July 20 - 24: Kid Coders II
Campers are introduced to the basic skills of coding, such as sequencing, pattern recognition and if/then conditional logic using developmentally appropriate materials and equipment. Older campers learn to code using Scratch. Activities are developmentally appropriate for different age groups. Attendance in the first week is not necessary to attend the second week of Kid Coders camp.
July 27 - 31: Harry Potter
Muggles are invited to explore the wizarding world! Make your own wand, attend classes in potions, charms, and alchemy, and go on a horcrux scavenger hunt. Activities are developmentally appropriate for different age groups.
August 3 - 7: Iron Chefs II
Explore the nutritional value of food to make healthy choices for a healthy lifestyle. Campers classify foods as Go, Slow, and Whoa foods as they mix, measure, and taste while preparing yummy treats. Campers practice basic knife skills and safety with nylon knives. Child-friendly recipes will be shared with families. Activities are developmentally appropriate and different each week. Attendance in the first week is not necessary to attend the second week of Iron Chefs camp.
August 10 - 14: Tiny Tinkerers, Mighty Makers II
Inspired by Caine’s Arcade, campers use real tools such as hammers and screwdrivers (with adult supervision) to take apart toys and equipment. Campers then reuse the materials to design and build fun, inventive contraptions in this engineering and tinkering camp. Activities are developmentally appropriate and different each week. Attendance in the first week is not necessary to attend the second week of Tiny Tinkerers, Mighty Makers camp.