Camps at the Greenway
The Anne Springs Close Greenway offers full-day camp options to youth in Kindergarten - 8th grade when school is not in session. The Greenway's 2,100 acres of preserved land allows for hiking, outdoor play and nature activities for a unique camp experience.
For more than 15 years, the Greenway has offered camps to the children of Fort Mill, Charlotte, Rock Hill, Indian Land, Lancaster and the surrounding areas. Nearly 5,000 campers come through Greenway camp programs, and many past campers return to work as counselors.
The Greenway gives children a chance to experience and celebrate nature. Campers end the week muddy, tired and full of memories made with new friends in the great outdoors!
Register for Camp
Registration for 2024 summer camp opens on Tuesday, December 5.
Registration is NOW OPEN for One-Day School's Out Camps, Winter Break Camp and Kids' Night Out!
Take all the fun of Adventure Seeker’s Summer Camp and mix it with the excitement of the Greenway at night!
Ages: Kindergarten-8th Grade (must be at least 5 years old)
Cost: $35/child, members receive $5 discount. Registration is required.
Drop-off: 5:30-6pm; Pick-up: 8:30-9pm
Please note that if a cancellation is made more than 48 hours from the start of the program, deposit and balance will be refunded. If a cancellation is made less than 48 hours from the start of the program, deposit is non-refundable, but the balance will be refunded.
Hampton Wildlife Fund Adventure Center | Adventure Road Entrance
September 8: Jump Into Fall
Kids’ Night Out is back! Jump back into adventurous activities and settle into the school season by enjoying an evening of fall fun and games! Picture a blazing campfire with campfire snacks, new friends and the beautiful Greenway as a backdrop! Come enjoy the start to another year of Kids’ Night Out – the best night of the month!
October 13: Spooky, Silly Fun
Imagine an evening that’s light on spooky and heavy on silly fun!!! Join us at Kids’ Night Out in October for more harvest themed play! Take your aim at our pumpkin balloons with your archery skills, and try various batty, pumpkin-y activities for your enjoyment! Let’s have some spooky, silly fun together!
November 10: Gobble Gobble & All Things Turkey
Just because the days are getting shorter doesn’t mean we won’t have fun at Kids Night Out! Join us and test your skills at turkey ball and all things turkey! How does popcorn around the campfire sound? Add in some fun mix-ins and you have a recipe for satisfaction! Kids’ Night Out November is going to be a night you do not want to miss!
December 1: Winter Wonderland
Join us at Kids’ Night Out December to have some winter wonderland adventure fun! It’s South Carolina, but we can dream about snowballs and snowmen and wintery wonderland fun! How about a hot chocolate bar where you customize your cocoa just the way you like it! So what are you waiting for? Come join us for the last Kids’ Night Out of 2023!
Not sure what to do on your day off from school? Join us at the Greenway for One-day Camp!
- Age: Kindergarten-8th grade (must be age 5 before camp)
- When: Oct. 9, 9am-4pm with drop off 8-9am and pickup 4-5:30pm
- Cost: $60, members receive a 10% discount
For questions, please contact Ardener Taylor.
*Campers must be 5 years old before the first day of camp.
**Deposits are non-refundable. If a cancellation is made more than 10 days from the start of the camp, balance will be refunded. If cancellation is made less than 10 days from the start of camp, all fees are non-refundable.
Don’t want to wait until summer to get back to camp? Join us at one of our off-season camps!
For questions, please contact Ardener Taylor.
Winter Break
Join us for Winter Break Camp 2023 (part one or part two) to experience a variety of what the Greenway has to offer! These two four-day camps will include outdoor activities like hiking, field games, campfires, fort building, gaga ball, disc golf and even a field trip!
Details:
- Grades: Kindergarten through 8th grade (must be age 5 by first day of camp)
- Where: The Greenway's Hampton Wildlife Fund Adventure Center
- When: Camp runs Tuesday through Friday, 9am-4pm with drop-off starting at 8am and pick-up ending at 5:30pm.
- Dates: Tuesday, Dec. 26-Friday, Dec. 29 and Tuesday, Jan. 2-Friday, Jan. 5
- Cost: Cost is $275, members receive a 10% discount. A $50 deposit is due at registration.
Spring Break
Registration opens on February 15th!
*Campers must be 5 years old before the first day of camp.
**Deposits are non-refundable. If a cancellation is made more than 10 days from the start of the camp, balance will be refunded. If cancellation is made less than 10 days from the start of camp, all fees are non-refundable.
Junior campers. Mega summer fun!
In order to offer the best, age-appropriate care, the Greenway divides its Junior Adventure Seekers into two groups, Tiny Timbers (Preschool - PreK) and Little Critters (Rising Kindergarten - Rising 1st Grade).
Both groups may choose between several themed weeks, which are listed in our camp guide. Each day will be filled with crafts, activities and plenty of adventure along the way. Pick your favorite theme, or register for all of them!
We offer morning camps and afternoon camps. For a full-day experience, parents may register Rising K-Rising 1st Grader for corresponding morning an afternoon sessions in eligible weeks. Be sure to pack a lunch for this option!
Children must be at least 3 prior to the first day of camp and able to change clothes and use the restroom without help. Campers will be picked up and dropped off at the Greenway's Lake Haigler entrance.
Get ready for a week full of summer adventures, which includes kayaking, archery, crafts, fort building and more! Our Rising 1st - Rising 3rd Graders will experience a wide-range of age-appropriate activities, designed to help them build confidence and independence.
Campers will make new friends and memories while learning outdoor and teamwork skills. All Anne Springs Close Greenway camps aim to foster a love and appreciation of the great outdoors.
Adventure Seekers come to our Dairy Barn entrance prepared for a full day of camp fun. Learn more about drop off times and what to expect in our camp guide.
Make summer memories and lifelong friends.
To facilitate new friendships and engaged participation, we divide Trekkers and Adventurers into two groups, both of which are to be dropped off and picked up from our Adventure Road entrance.
Trekkers in rising 3rd through 6th grades will enjoy kayaking, archery, mountain biking, fishing and more, in addition to age-appropriate lessons in wilderness and outdoor skills!
Adventurers in rising 7th through 9th grades will still have the opportunity to take part in many of the much-loved traditional camp activities, like kayaking, mountain biking, archery and more. Adventurers can also learn outdoors skills, such as pitching a tent, tying knots and orienteering, to help them become well-rounded outdoor enthusiasts.
Both Trekkers and Adventurers will develop teamwork, problem-solving and social skills as they complete engaging activities and make new friends. Campers spend a full day in camp, so please refer to our camp guide for information on how to prepare and what time to drop off/pick up.
Our Leader-In-Training summer program is designed for those who are ready to begin the transition from camper to counselor by using their camp experience to help create positive experiences for younger campers. LITs assist the Counselors in leading groups of campers, and they have the opportunity to participate in many camp activities. LITs must be responsible with strong leadership abilities.
To Apply:
- LITs must be age 14 or older prior to the first day of training.
- Prospective LITs must sign up and pay the deposit like they would as a camper.
- Applicants must submit their unique application and two letters of recommendation from non-family members. These will be reviewed by our Camp Director who may follow-up with more questions.
LITs will be required to attend a one-week training. See camp guide for training dates and additional information. After training, they will be required to volunteer for at least two weeks or more of camp.
LIT applications are currently closed. Check back later for details on becoming a Summer Camp 2024 Leader-In-Training!
Specialty camps are introduced here, but more information can be found in our camp guide.
Fish Tales (Rising 3rd Grade - Rising 9th Grade)
Explore the Greenway by fishing at different ponds and lakes each day. This beginner fishing camp will also include fun fishy crafts and even kayak fishing!
Advanced Fishing (Rising 5th Grade - Rising 9th Grade)
New this year, Advanced Fish Tales will provide an opportunity for campers to dive into more advanced fishing techniques, learning about more fishing knots, selecting bait, trying out fly fishing and expanding kayak fishing skills! Read our camp guide to learn qualifications and dates for this unique experience.
Mountain Biking - Intro/Basic (Rising 4th Grade - Rising 10th Grade)
Campers must be 9 years old prior to the first day of camp.
Join us for three days of instruction in technical trail riding, slow handling skills and proper positioning. On Thursday, campers will bike to the Fort Mill YMCA at the Recreation Complex, swim and return for a “show the skills” event for parents. Your child must already know how to ride a bike. Each camper must provide their own mountain bike that is a 24” wheel size or larger. Instructors: Patty Smith and Doug Satterwhite.
Mountain Biking - Advanced (Rising 6th Grade - Rising 12th Grade)
This three-day camp will review and perfect the tough spots of trails. We will teach derailleur adjustments while also sharing some racing secrets. To attend this camp, campers must currently race mountain bikes, have attended advanced camp before, or have attended regular mountain bike camp and been recommended by Patty or Doug to attend advanced camp.
Equestrian Day Camp
Campers will not only learn how to ride, but also learn grooming and horsemanship while making new friends. Camp offers an optional Thursday overnight at the barn. Groups include:
All groups will play games, learn parts of a horse, saddles and bridles and will have a snack each day. As opportunities arise, campers will be able to help with farm chores, watch a horse get new shoes or see the veterinarian in action!
Week-long residential "sleepaway" camps are offered at Springmaid Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Campers, from Novice to Advanced levels, will improve their horsemanship and riding skills while making new friends who share their passion for horses.
All groups will play games, learn parts of a horse, saddles and bridles, and, as opportunities arise, help with farm chores, watch a horse get new shoes or see the veterinarian in action!
Campers will also enjoy hiking, tubing, group games, an overnight camp out (weather permitting), other outdoor activities and a dance on Friday night. Campers will perform a demonstration at 10am on Saturday morning. Parents are responsible for transportation. Find more information in our camp guide.
Registration Information
We use EZ ChildTrack for all camp registrations, payments and health records. Registration for all camps can be done online. A few tips for a successful registration process:
- EZ ChildTrack works best if accessed from a desktop or laptop computer.
- If you are logging onto EZ Child Track for the first time, you will need to set up a new account to access the parent portal (previous accounts with the Greenway or CampDocs will not transfer).
- If you already have an account with EZ ChildTrack, you can register by logging onto your parent portal at the same web address listed above. Click here for more information about EZ Child Track.
Greenway family membership holders receive a 10% discount on all camps.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel one or more camps, please use this form.