Summer Camps 2020

Registration Instructions

Call 864-233-7755 or register online:

• If registering for full day camps, please select the AM camp and PM camp for your child's age group. Your child will automatically be enrolled in Lunch Bunch at no additional cost to you.
• Please complete all information on the first registration page for the camper, then enter billing information on pages 2 and 3.
• Once you reach the shopping cart page, you can return to this page and continue to add new camps to your cart. Your shopping cart will save for up to 15 minutes.
• If you have any questions, please call 864-233-7755 or you can email info@tcmupstate.org.

Times and Prices

Summer camps run weekly. Full payment is due at time of registration.
AM Camps: 9am-12pm - $150 (members) | $170 (non-members)
PM Camps: 1pm-4pm - $150 (members) | $170 (non-members)
Lunch Bunch add-on for half day camps: 12pm-1pm - $30
Full day Camps: 9am-4pm - $300 (members) | $340 (non-members)

Ages

Pre-K: Campers age 3-5 who have not completed K5 kindergarten. Pre-K campers must choose between AM or PM half day camps, full day is not available. Campers must be potty trained.
K5-2nd: Campers who have completed grades K5-2; full or half day available
3rd-5th: Campers who have completed grades 3-5; full or half day available

Health and Safety Regulations

• Camps will be run at limited capacities based on social distancing guidelines and CDC recommendations
• Upon arrival, each child’s temperature will be taken via a digital infrared non-contact thermometer—temperature must be below 100.4 to participate
• Camp staff members will wear masks, but campers are not required to do so
• Campers must practice social distancing at all times and to remain with their own class  
• Materials and supplies will be provided each day; supplies will not be shared 
• Materials and classrooms will be thoroughly sanitized during and after camp each day  
• No backpacks, lunch bags or reusable water bottles will be allowed—campers will be asked to bring snacks in disposable bags and water in disposable bottles, all with the campers’ name on them.  
• No outside guests will be allowed into camp classrooms

Themes

July 27-31 - PLAY 

Pre-K: AM or PM - Cardboard Creations: What can you do with a box? Children will use engineering skills to create an adventure-land with boxes. Build castles, create recycled pieces of art, participate in science activities, and explore boxes big and small! Children will practice early math and literacy skills through intentional, playful experiences. SOLD OUT!

K5-2nd: AM - Minecraft: Campers will use Minecraft to develop their skills of design and engineering while exploring and addressing real-world problems. Children will also use Minecraft to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. By the last day of the program, they will even be able to put together their design, problem solving and Minecraft experience to create and print a 3D model to take home. SOLD OUT!
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K5-2nd: AM - Woodworking: From birdhouses to planters, our junior woodworkers will get a behind-the-scenes look at our workshop and will work with our exhibits team to create projects in a safe environment. Additional material fee of $30. SOLD OUT!

K5-2nd: PM - Scratch + LEGO + Coding: Explore coding activities through a mashup camp of our favorite topics: Scratch, LEGO and Coding! Learn to create games using Scratch, control WeDo LEGO Robots, and explore other fun coding and robotic activities. SOLD OUT!

3rd-5th: AM - Games and Teamwork: Use the outdoor spaces of TCMU to participate in all-inclusive games. Play strategic indoor games. Create your own games and test them out on your peers. Learn how to use scratch to create interactive games, too! SOLD OUT!

3rd-5th: PM - Scratch + LEGO + Coding: Explore coding activities through a mashup camp of our favorite topics: Scratch, LEGO and Coding! Learn to create games using Scratch, control WeDo LEGO Robots, and explore other fun coding and robotic activities. SOLD OUT!

Lunch Bunch for half day campers. SOLD OUT!

August 3-7 - MOVIES

Pre-K: AM or PM - Do You Want to Build a Snowman?: Cool off and join Olaf and the gang as we explore parts of the movies through hands-on activities. Participate in fun and frozen experiments, create your own Olaf art, and more - all based on Frozen the movie! SOLD OUT!

K5-2nd: AM - Into the Unknown!: Cool off and join Elsa and the gang as we explore parts of the movies through hands-on activities. Participate in fun and frozen experiments, create your own Olaf art, and more - all based on Frozen the movie. SOLD OUT!

K5-2nd: PM - Full STEAM Ahead: Explore our favorite hands-on, STEAM-based activities today. From engineering missions and chemistry experiments to science-based scavenger hunts and creative art projects, this camp has something for everyone. SOLD OUT!

3rd-5th: AM - Minecraft: Campers will use Minecraft to develop their skills of design and engineering while exploring and addressing real-world problems. Children will also use Minecraft to learn the basics of CAD and 3D printing. By the last day of the program, they will even be able to put together their design, problem solving and Minecraft experience to create and print a 3D model to take home. SOLD OUT!

3rd-5th: PM - Full STEAM Ahead: Explore our favorite hands-on, STEAM-based activities today. From engineering missions and chemistry experiments to science-based scavenger hunts and creative art projects, this camp has something for everyone. SOLD OUT!

K5-5th: PM - SciGirls Camp: Learn how rewarding and fun it is to do science and engineering with your peers through exciting STEM career possibilities. Participate in circuit-building, 3D printing, engineering challenges, and more. PBS Kids show that encourages girls in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or STEM. SOLD OUT.