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Camps & Children’s Programs

North Charleston Recreation Department offers a wonderful selection of Children’s Programs available to the community.

Some programs require a registration application and registration fee while others may not. Please note this listed under each program. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED AT REGISTRATION; only checks, money orders or cashier checks.

NO REFUND POLICY


SUMMER CAMP

Ages: 5-12 (as of May 31, 2024)
Registration Fee: $350 (Pre-registration required) NO REFUNDS!

2025 Registration: Date Coming Soon!

The North Charleston Summer Camp program takes place at three locations across North Charleston – Felix Pinckney Community Center, Gethsemani Community Center & Northwoods Community Center.

This program is open to North Charleston RESIDENTS ONLY!

All registration space are non-refundable and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.


AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM 

Ages: 5–12
Registration Fee: FREE (Pre-registration required)
Location(s): Felix Pinckney, Gethsemani and Northwoods Park

The North Charleston after school program is designed to keep your child motivated and active after school while providing quality supervision and guidance.

We focus on academic enrichment and recreational activities designed to teach your child valuable leadership and life skills they can use in their everyday decision making processes.

Commitment, responsibility, socialization, creativity and physical activity are the key components of the program which ensures that children are on track to become productive citizens of society.

REGISTER ONLINE


CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL

Date: Friday, April 4, 2025
Ages: Pre-school-2nd grade
Registration Fee: Free
Location(s): CCSD Regional Stadium

Event Update – Starting in 2025 the North Charleston Children’s Festival will take place on the first Friday of April instead of May. You will see this reflected change in effect for the above 2025 event date!

The Children’s Festival is an annual North Charleston tradition. Each year the event features a different theme and includes lots of children’s activities, crafts, games, performers, and so much more! Children are encouraged to dress in weather appropriate, comfortable clothes as activities will be held outdoors.

2025 Event Theme, Details and Registration Coming soon!

For more information, please call Katrina Page at (843)-740-5803 or email [email protected].


HARVEST FESTIVAL

Date: 2025 Date Coming Soon
Ages: All Ages Community Center
Location(s): East Montague Ave.

In partnership with the North Charleston Cultural Arts Department, the Annual Harvest Festival is a great way to celebrate Halloween. This free community event includes, trick or treating, kids zone & activities, music, vendors, costume contest and more!

Additional 2025 Event Details Coming Soon! 

For more information, please call Katrina Page at (843)-740-5803 or email [email protected].

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CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL & PARADE

Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm
Ages: All Ages Community Center
Location(s): Park Circle

Join us at the Park Circle Community Building and grounds as we celebrate the season with kid’s activities, roving entertainers, rides, a petting zoo, visits with Santa, a parade, food trucks, and thousands of twinkling lights!
Parade kicks off at 5pm, starting at the intersection of Mixson Avenue and East Montague Avenue, going around Park Circle, then heading back down East Montague Avenue towards the start.
Visits with Santa will take place in the Park Circle Community Building Event Hall immediately following the parade. All other activities will be on the grounds.
FREE admission, FREE parking. Park Circle will close to vehicular traffic at 2:00pm. Bring your chairs; no seating provided.

Carpooling, ride sharing, walking/biking are strongly encouraged as parking is limited. Rain or shine.

For more information, please call Katrina Page at (843)-740-5803 or email [email protected].


Our Programs Staff

FLUDD, ROBERT
(843) 745-1036
[email protected]

PAGE, KATRINA
(843) 740-5803
[email protected]