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Camp Sewee

Summer Address:

   Awendaw, South Carolina, USA
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Off-Season Address:

   Pickens, South Carolina, USA
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Explore the wonders of marine science and the South Carolina coast at Camp Sewee! Located on the Intracoastal Waterway approximately 20 miles from Charleston, Camp Sewee offers the perfect example of how a coastal ecosystem functions. With salt marsh areas, a fresh water pond and wildlife refuge, campers get an up-close look at a wide variety of marine plants and animals.

Some of the activities will include:

  • Island Ecology Study
  • Crabbing
  • Parasailing (New this Year)
  • Water Park
  • Tubing
  • SC Aquarium Trip
  • Marine Wildlife Exploration
  • Kayaking
  • Swimming
  • Salt Marsh Study
  • Nature Hike
  • Skits, Games, Dance & Social Activities
  • Night Hikes
  • and more...

Camp Sewee is held at the Sewee Coastal Retreat Center in Awendaw, SC.  Air-conditioned dorm rooms, a full-service dining facility, swimming pool, recreational fields, nature trails and a fishing dock create an ideal camp environment.  Camp Sewee is a program of Clemson University's Youth Learning Institute in partnership with the Sewee Coastal Retreat Center, the Sea Grant Consortium and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources.

Camp Type:  Residential
Year Established: 2000
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 8 to 16 years old
Cost/Week: $351.00-$500.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: None
Camp Owner(s): Clemson University
Camp Director(s): Chad Jones
Nearest Large City: Charleston, SC
Off Season Rental: No
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: Marine Science
Sports Activities:
  •  Swimming

Adventure Activities:
  •  Kayaking

Academic Activities:
  •  Marine Science


Additional Activities:
Parasailing, SC Aquarium, Water park, Crabbing & Shrimping

Session

Dates

Ages

Price

1

June 10-15

8-14

$425

2

June 17-22

8-14

$425

3

June 24-29

8-14

$425

4

July 8-13

8-14

$425

5

July 15-20

8-14

$425

6

July 22-27

8-14

$425

7

July 29-Aug 3

8-14

$425

8

Aug 5-10

11-16

$425

Parasailing is Extra