Summer Camps on Hilton Head Island
Island Rec’s all-day camp, arts camps at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina and junior tennis camps at Van der Meer: who each one is for, what it costs and when to sign up.
Summer Camps on Hilton Head at a Glance
| Camp | Ages | Hours and season | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Rec All Day Camp | K to 8th grade | 7:30 am to 6 pm, June to August | $175 a week + registration fee |
| Island Rec Adaptive Camp | K to 8th grade, with disabilities | 8 am to 4 pm | $100 a week + registration fee |
| Arts Center camps | 6 and up | June 8 to July 24 in 2026 | Varies by camp |
| Van der Meer junior tennis | 12 and up | 22.5 hours a week, June to early August | $995 a week in 2026 |
Island Rec All Day Summer Camp
Island Rec, the Town's recreation center at 20 Wilborn Rd: fitness, pool, climbing wall, youth sports, camps and park pavilion bookings.
The Town’s recreation center at 20 Wilborn Road runs the island’s main day camp for kindergarten to 8th grade, from June through August. Doors open at 7:30 am and pick-up runs to 6 pm, with morning drop-off ending at 9. Days mix STEM, art, the pool, the gym, the game room and gaga ball, with field trips and two snacks a day; campers bring their own lunch, a swimsuit and a towel.
It costs $175 a week, with no drop-in days, plus a one-time registration fee of $45 a child or $65 a family. Places are limited and offered in order: families already in Island Rec’s afterschool and vacation clubs, then previous campers, then the email list, first come, first served. Island Rec also runs an adaptive camp for children and teens with disabilities (kindergarten to 5th grade, and 6th to 8th with daily field trips), 8 am to 4 pm at $100 a week; the 2026 camp filled, and 2027 dates had not been set. Call 843-681-7273.
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina Camps
Arts Center of Coastal Carolina on Hilton Head: upcoming shows with dates, tickets, box office hours and student rush at 14 Shelter Cove Lane.
The Arts Center at 14 Shelter Cove Lane runs summer camps for ages 6 and up; the 2026 season ran from June 8 to July 24. Every camp must be booked online in advance, and a second child from the same family in the same session gets $15 off. The camp list and prices go up on the Arts Center’s site each year; for questions, call the box office at 843-842-2787.
Junior Tennis Camps at Van der Meer
Van der Meer Tennis Center at 19 DeAllyon Ave: adult and junior clinics, camps, private lessons and covered courts on Hilton Head Island.
Van der Meer runs week-long junior camps for players 12 and up, Monday to Friday with 22.5 hours of drills and match play a week. In 2026 there were ten weeks, from June 1 to August 6, at $995 a week ($725 for the four-day last week). Visiting families can book a week of it into a vacation: register online through Van der Meer or call 800-845-6138. For younger players and adults, see tennis on Hilton Head.
When to Sign Up for Summer Camp
Get on the list
Island Rec offers places to its own afterschool and vacation club families and past campers first, then to its email list, so join the list well before summer.
Book the weeks you need
Places are limited at Island Rec, and the Arts Center takes every camper by online registration in advance, so book as soon as your weeks are set.
Camps run June to August
Island Rec runs all summer; the Arts Center’s camps ran June 8 to July 24 in 2026, and Van der Meer’s to early August.
The Coastal Discovery Museum, The Sandbox children’s museum and the resort tennis centers in Sea Pines and Palmetto Dunes have run kids’ summer programs too; call them about the coming summer. For days out with the family while you are here, see family things to do on Hilton Head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there summer camps on Hilton Head Island?
Yes. Island Rec runs an all-day camp for kindergarten to 8th grade and an adaptive camp, the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina runs arts camps for ages 6 and up, and Van der Meer runs junior tennis camps for ages 12 and up.
How much is summer camp at Island Rec?
$175 a week, with no drop-in days, plus a registration fee of $45 a child or $65 a family. The adaptive camp is $100 a week.
Can visiting kids go to summer camp on Hilton Head?
Van der Meer’s junior tennis camps are sold by the week and suit a vacation. Island Rec’s day camp has limited places and gives priority to families already in its programs, so call 843-681-7273 to ask about a week.
When should I sign up for summer camp on Hilton Head?
As soon as your weeks are set. Island Rec’s places are limited and go to its own program families and past campers first, and the Arts Center requires online registration before camp.
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