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4-H Summer Camp

Summer Address:

   Summerton, South Carolina, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Pickens, South Carolina, USA
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Since 1946, thousands of kids from all over South Carolina, Georgia & North Carolina have visited Camp Bob Cooper for 4-H Summer Camp.  Today, the tradition continues with fun, friends and adventure.  This 110-acre peninsula on beautiful Lake Marion offers swimming, canoeing, tubing, fishing, blobbing, outdoor teams courses, nature trails, climbing tower, paintball and high ropes challenge course.  In addition, traditional camp activities include arts and crafts, a dance, talent show and nights around the campfire. 

The camp has been updated with air-conditioned dorms, a full-service dining facility, waterfront area with multiple docks and a water slide, gymnasium and multiple recreational fields.  4-H Summer Camp is a program of Clemson University's Youth Learning Institute.

Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 1946
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 8 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $201.00-$350.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): Clemson University
Camp Director(s): DuValle Elliott
Nearest Large City: Sumter
Off Season Rental: Yes
Camp Focus:
Traditional Camps
Traditional Camps: 4-H Camps
Art Activities:
  •  Arts and Crafts

Sports Activities:
  •  General Sports
  •  Archery
  •  Paintball
  •  Swimming
  •  Water Sports

Adventure Activities:
  •  Canoeing

Miscellaneous Activities:
  •  Talent Show
  •  Team Building


Additional Activities:
Climbing wall, High Ropes course

 

Session

Dates

Ages

Price

1

June 10 - 15

8-14

$ 350

2

June 17 - 22

8-14

$ 350

2-week June

June 17 - 29

8-14

$ 650

3

June 24 - 29

8-14

$ 350

4

July 8 - 13

8-14

$ 350

5

July 15 - 20

8-14

$ 350

2-week July

July 15 - 27

8-14

$ 650

6

July 22 - 27

8-14

$ 350

7

July 29 - Aug 3

8-14

$ 350

8

Aug 5 - 10

11-16

$ 350