A summer of learning, discovery & play
Sign your camper up for a play-filled learning experience at TCMU-Greenville! Each camp day is infused with STEAM-based learning and museum exploration based on a different weekly theme.
Summer camp at TCMU-Greenville is for rising Pre-K to 5th grade learners. Camp must be booked by the full week.
June 5th - August 4th
Book camp by full week.
AM Camp: 9am-12pm
PM Camp: 1pm-4pm
Full Day Camp: 9am-4pm
Half-day camp: $235
Full-day camp: $470
Members:
Half-day camp: $215
Full-day camp: $430
BEFORE YOU BOOK:
- Summer camp at TCMU-Greenville must be booked by the entire week.
- Caregivers can choose half-day AM (9am-12pm) or PM (1pm-4pm) camp, or book both for full-day camp (9am-4pm.) Pre-K learners can only be booked for half-day AM camp.
- Lunch hour supervision is only offered for full-day campers. Campers must bring their own lunch.
- You can only register ONE camper at a time.
- To register, click the cart icon that corresponds with your desired week, grade level and time. You will then be directed to a new window where a cart will appear with your selected booking.
- To add more weeks or timeslots to your cart, return to this page and click the corresponding cart icon button. That camp will be added to your cart in a new window.
- TCMU members, click the “please verify your membership” in navy and enter your Membership ID.
- Once you have the desired number of camp slots in your cart, click “PLACE ORDER” to complete your purchase and confirm payment. Repeat this same process for any additional campers.
- Registration must be completed online. Contact [email protected] for registration questions, to reschedule camp, or use a credit from 2022.
pre-k registration links
K5-5th registration links
Camp Descriptions
| Date | Theme | Description |
|---|---|---|
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JUNE 5-9 |
Astronaut Academy |
Blast off and discover all that it takes to explore the great beyond! Light years of fun are ahead as campers learn about the universe and the people that help us explore it. |
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JUNE 12-16 |
Get into Gaming |
Learn the basics of coding and video game navigation through this hands-on, collaborative camp experience. Campers will explore not only electronic games, but field games and more for a week full of play! |
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JUNE 19-23 |
Eat, Play, Love |
Climb the food pyramid to discover everything our bodies need to be happy and healthy! We’ll learn about food groups, exercise, moderation, self-love, and even decorate some delicious sweets. |
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JUNE 26-30 |
Discerning Detectives |
Dissect crime scenes and gather evidence in this mystery filled week of discovery. Sketch and photograph the scene, analyze fingerprints and fiber samples, and find coded messages with invisible ink! |
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JULY 10-14 |
Explore Engineering |
Levers, pulleys, and axels, oh my! This week we will explore how to build and combine simple machines to make life easier. Our knowledge will culminate in building our own Rube Goldberg machine! |
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JULY 17-21 |
Party in the Prehistoric |
Unearth creatures of long ago in a week-long excavation of knowledge and fun! Learn more about different species of prehistoric animals and their habitats, as well as how they lived in a land before time. |
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JULY 24-28 |
Fantastic Stories |
Escape to a world beyond imagination in a quest to create fantastic stories! Through this exploration of fine arts and artistry, campers will discover the power of their creativity through creative writing, crafts, and performance. |
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JULY 31-AUG 4 |
Continental Cruise – PreK only, AM only |
Visit other continents and explore new cultures all from the comfort of TCMU. Learn about languages, music, dance and food from all over the world. From African plains, to lush rainforests, remote islands and frozen tundras, there’s so much to discover! |
faqs
What camp should I register my child for based on their age and grade level?
- All camp ages groups are intended for "rising" campers of that grade.
- Pre-K camp is for 3K and 4K learners. The minimum age for camp is 3 years old and all campers must be fully potty-trained.
- K5-5th grade camp is for rising Kindergarteners through rising 5th graders.
- TCMU recommends that campers that are comfortable with group projects, science experiences and solo art projects should enroll in K5-5th grade camp. It is recommended that campers still getting comfortable with shapes and colors should enroll in PreK. Caregivers are welcome to select the option that they feel best suits their young learner. For questions about which option is best for your child, please contact [email protected].
How can I get help registering for camp?
Parents are encouraged to register online. If you need assistance with registration, please e-mail [email protected] or come in person to TCMU and one of our Guest Services representatives will be happy to help! TCMU is not able to register for camp over the phone.
Please note: Individual orders must be placed per camper. You cannot purchase camps for multiple campers at a time.
What will my camper do at camp?
Each week is jam-packed with themed STEAM-based activities in addition to supervised free play in the museum and group games. Our curriculum provides campers the opportunity to learn and explore in the museum’s unique and playful setting.
Is food provided for my child?
Lunch hour is only offered for full-day campers. Campers must bring their own lunch. Please pack a snack for each shift of camp that your camper attends, as well as a water bottle. Peanut and tree nut products are prohibited.
How do I drop-off and pick-up my child?
Drop Off:
- Drop-off for AM camp is from 8:45AM-9:00AM. Doors will close at 9:05AM.
- Drop-off for PM camp is from 12:45-1:00PM. Doors will close at 1:05PM.
- Should the door be closed when you arrive late, please go to the main entrance and request pickup of your camper with the Guest Services staff.
- Guardians, please park in the Heritage Green parking lot and walk your camper(s) to the side entrance where a staff member will be waiting to escort your child inside. Our bus loop is unavailable for drop-off or pick-up. Do not send your child from the parking lot to TCMU without escorting them to the door.
- Heritage Green offers a 15-minute grace period before charging for parking, so you will not be charged for dropping off your child at camp; however, you will receive a parking voucher during arrival and dismissal. Should you stay beyond 15 minutes, or if Heritage Green asks for payment, you can provide the parking validation.
- After parking in the Heritage Green lot, walk your child along the sidewalk behind Greenville Theatre and the Greenville County Museum of Art to the concrete pad behind TCMU.
- Continue your path on the right side of the outdoor playground until you reach the check-in table. Wish your camper a good day at camp and return to the parking lot to exit prior to the 15-minute grace period expiring.
Pick Up:
- Pick-up for AM camp is from 11:45AM-12:00PM. Doors will close at 12:05pm.
- Pick-up for PM camp is from 3:45-4:00PM. Doors will close at 4:05PM.
- Late pick-up is subject to a $10 charge for every additional 10 minutes of supervision.
- Guardians, please park in the Heritage Green parking lot and walk to the check-in table at the side entrance where the camper was dropped off.
- Provide the name of your camper and your photo ID to the staff member, and your child will be escorted to you. Photo ID is required for all adults picking up any child, even parents!
What if my child needs help in the bathroom?
- All campers attending TCMU camp must be potty trained and independent in the restroom.
- Camp staff will not enter the restroom with any camper under any circumstances, or help them dress or undress. Campers must be independent in the restroom, and must be able to alert camp staff that they need to use the restroom if needed outside of regularly scheduled breaks.
- In the event of a potty accident, campers will need to be picked up as soon as possible.
What if I need to cancel my child’s camp?
- TCMU does not offer refunds for camp cancellations.
- Camp reservations may be rescheduled for a $10 rebooking fee.
- Camp reservations can be canceled for a credit to be used a maximum of 1 year from the date of cancellation. These funds can only be applied to future TCMU camps and are not applicable to memberships, admissions, store credit, or any other purchases.
- In the event of a cancellation by the museum, funds may be moved to another camp if space is available at the discretion of TCMU, or given as a credit.
