LCRAC is excited to offer a wide variety of summer specialty camps in 2025.
Below you will find all camps listed under the location where the camp will take place.
The registration process may vary based on the camp location, hosts, or dates.  Please see the description of each camp for more information.

For information about LCRAC full day camp programs please click here.

🎡 Amusement Park Adventures Engineering
June 16-20, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-14. Design your own amusement park in this super fun program! Learn how to use LEGO® bricks and other building materials to make coasters and other awesome rides. Can you design the next Disney World? Register online at Snapology.com

✍️ Animation Studio
June 16-20, 1-4pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-14. Create amazing movies with stop motion animation using LEGO® bricks. Children will work in teams to produce their very own movie complete with dialogue and sound effects. Movies are uploaded to a secure site for family and friends to see how cool they are! Register online at Snapology.com

🥧 Baking Camp
Jun 2-6, Ages 7-10: 9-11:30am, Ages 10-13: 12:30-3pm | $125 | Elizabeth Harlow
Budding pastry chefs will immerse themselves in a world of mixing, measuring, and practicing the art of baking. From crafting the perfect cookie to decorating cupcakes with colorful flair, each day offers a new and exciting baking challenge. Our hands-on activities not only teach fundamental baking skills but also encourage creativity and teamwork. Students will focus on following recipes, proper measuring, classic techniques, presentation, working cleanly and safely in the kitchen, and exploring new flavors. Register at the Lexington Leisure Center.

🎮 Beginner Gaming Camp
Jul 7-11, 9am-3pm | $250 or $475 siblings | Midlands Gaming Coalition
Get ready for a summer of fun, learning, and gaming! The Beginner’s Gaming Summer Camp is designed for kids aged 7-12, combining interactive gameplay with educational lessons to build important skills while having a blast.  Register online!

⚙️ Combat Robots
July 28-Aug 1, 1-4pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-14. Do you think you can build the strongest and most agile robot? Can your robot win a head-to-head combat mission? Come learn engineering strategies for building sturdy structures using LEGO® bricks and then apply that knowledge to build a robot for friendly competition. You'll have a blast as you play robot football and complete the hoop challenge in this fun robotics program. Register online at Snapology.com

🍳 Cooking Camp
Jun 9-13, Ages 7-10: 9-11:30am, Ages 10-13: 12:30-3pm | $100 | Elizabeth Harlow
At our hands-on cooking camp, young chefs will explore a variety of cooking techniques, culinary traditions, and global flavors. From chopping and sautéing to baking and plating, every day presents a new opportunity for culinary discovery.  Participants will learn about nutrition, food safety, and the art of crafting balanced and delicious meals. Campers will collaborate with their peers, enhancing teamwork and communication skills, while also gaining confidence in the kitchen. Register at the Lexington Leisure Center

🐉 Creature Creator Robotics
July 21-25, 1-4pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-14. In Snapology's Creature Creator program, your animal lover will build a variety of robotic creatures that respond to each of their programmed commands. While working with a partner to solve various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges. It's going to be a RAWR-ing good time! Register online at Snapology.com

🐶 Dog Days of Summer Camp
Jun 9-12, 9-11am | $150 | Walk N Wag
Ages 8-17.  Learn about pet ownership and how to take care of your fuzzy friends!  Camp topics will include dog training, grooming, walking, and more.  Vetted dogs will be present at the camp (do not bring your own).  Parents are welcome to attend with their children.  Limited to 15 participants. Register at the Lexington Leisure Center.

🎮 E-Sports Camp
Jul 14-18, 9am-3pm | $250 or $475 siblings | Midlands Gaming Coalition
Level up this summer at our Esports Summer Camp featuring Super Smash Bros.! Designed for players aged 10-17, this camp combines structured play with key skill development in communication, teambuilding, and strategic thinking to help participants improve both in and out of the game. Register online!

🏗 Foundational Engineering: Machines & Contraptions
July 14-18, 1-4pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 5-8. Does your little learner love to tinker and create new things, or are they the kind of learner who likes to break things apart to see what’s inside? If so, they’re going to love Snapology’s Foundational Engineering: Machines and Contraptions program! This program gives your student the tools they need to understand mechanical movement and the importance of simple machines. They will see these moving parts up-close as they follow instructions to build various machines and contraptions, then use the models to develop new design ideas, test out physics concepts, and even play games with their partners and classmates. Whether they are the creative-constructive type or prefer the inquisitive-deconstructive way of learning, this program is sure to spark their engineering interests! Register online at Snapology.com

🕹 Gamebot Robotics
July 7-11, 1-4pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-14. In this game-focused robotics program, your engineer will explore the basics of robotics while playing some really awesome games with and against their classmates! While working with a partner to complete various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges and awesome games! Register online at Snapology.com

⚔️ Gladiator Nerf Camp
Jul 21-24, 9am-12pm | $110 | Kelly’s Gymnastics
Boys & Girls ages 4-9. A very fun & challenging camp with lots of target shooting using your NERF gun. Bring your own NERF guns, safety gear, & bullets. Daily games of Tug-o-war, balance knockoff, building towers, secret passages, and team/individual challenges.  Wear your camo or hero attire each day.  Register online at KellysGymn.com

🎸 Guitar/Music Camp
June 16-20, 1-4pm | $150 | Ben Broughton
This weeklong camp is designed to engage guitarists at each level from beginner to advanced. Content will be tailored to each person's skill set and level. This fun and engaging camp will cover/include the basics of music, scales, chords, solo performance opportunities, and ensemble performances. The week will culminate with a Friday concert from all participants. Participants will need to bring their own instrument. Taught by Benjamin Broughton Past President of the South Carolina Music Educator's Associations Guitar Division.  Lexington School Dist. 1 students receive a $30 discount on camp fees.  Register at the Lexington Leisure Center.

 💫 Jedi Masters
July 21-25, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 5-14. In this program, your youngling will explore the galaxy with their master building skills and our intergalactically-focused curriculum. Motivated to become Jedi like the heroes in the movies, students will learn to concentrate on mastering the Force, appreciating the use of teamwork to build battle drones and AT-Walkers, and if their skills are up to par, make their very own lightsaber and use it in battle! May the force be with your young Padawan as they rise through the Jedi ranks! Register online at Snapology.com

🚝 Mega Machines w/ Spike Prime
July 28-Aug 1, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-14. In this machinery-focused robotics program, your engineer will explore the basics of robotics while building some pretty spectacular vehicles with their classmates! While working with a partner to complete various challenges, your student will be taught how to effectively utilize sensors, how different mechanical components work in their robots, and how programming is a challenging but rewarding skill that they can master with just a little practice. We will support them in the development of their coding and building skills and inspire them with creative building challenges. Register online at Snapology.com

⛏ Minecraft: Epic Edition
June 2-6, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-14. Do you think you know everything there is to know about Minecraft® and more? In Snapology’s EPIC Minecraft®, you are going to be put to the test. Your knowledge is going to be challenged in games of crafting and creating. What ideas can you create in EPIC Minecraft® - perhaps something that you nether thought of before. Come see if your skills are worthy at Snapology's EPIC Minecraft®!  Register online at Snapology.com

🥷 Nerf and Ninja Combo Camp
June 9-12, 9am-12pm | $110 | Kelly’s Gymnastics
Boys & Girls ages 4-9.  This camp will combine the skills and challenges from the Gladiator Nerf Camp and the Survivor Ninja Zone Camp.  Wear your camo or hero attire each day.  Register online at KellysGymn.com

💻 PC Building Camp
July 21-25, 9am-3pm | $1500 | Midlands Gaming Coalition
Ages 13-18. Ever wondered how a computer works or wanted to build your own gaming PC? At our PC Building Summer Camp, participants will gain hands-on experience assembling a fully functional computer while learning the ins and outs of hardware, software, and system optimization. And the best part? You get to take your built PC home at the end of camp! Register online!

🛩 Planes, Trains, & Automobiles
June 23-27, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 5-12. In Snapology’s Planes, Trains, and Automobiles program, children will explore the world of transportation. Students will build models of their favorite forms of transportation as they learn about energy, wheels and axles, air resistance, and more. Register online at Snapology.com

🐦‍🔥 Pokemania
June 9-13, 1-4pm or July 14-18, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 5-14. Come join Snapology for Pokemania. Students will build and explore the world of Pokemon as they create their own gyms, battles, and even their very own generation of Pokemon. Children will also learn about real world science as they learn about the habitats of the Pokemon. Your child will have a blast becoming the best Pokemon trainer ever. Register online at Snapology.com

🤖 Responsive Robotics w/ Cubelets
June 2-6, 1-4pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-12. In this challenge-focused program, your student will begin to develop their computational thinking skills by playing with modular, robotic cubes known as Cubelets®! Imagine this - every way your student snaps the magnetic cubes together creates a unique robot, but what really matters is how they figure out the perfect robot recipe to solve a challenge. They will work in small teams to figure out how to create energy-efficient lighthouses, racer bots, maze-solvers, goofy animals, and so much more! Is your student ready to play and tinker all day with Snapology? Register online at Snapology.com

👾 Robopets Robotics
June 9-13, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 5-12. Children will begin to explore the world of robotics as they build moving animals that teach the fundamentals of robotic design. Whether learning about animal habitats, or discovering ways that gears and pulleys create movement while building dancing birds and robotic dogs, your child is sure to have a great time. Register online at Snapology.com

🧪 Snapology Scientists
July 7-11, 9am-12pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 7-12. Allow your child to cultivate their love of science and experience different domains of science & nature. Students will engage in concepts from astronomy, earth science, biology, chemistry and physics using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools. We make science fun at Snapology! Register online at Snapology.com

🦸‍♂️ Snapology Superheros
June 23-27, 1-4pm | $199 | Snapology
Ages 5-14. To the Batcave! In this program, your learner will create their very own superheroes, design secret hideouts, and build epic battle scenes with their classmates. Your little superhero is sure to have a blast creating a fantasy world full of their favorite characters and planets from both the DC and Marvel universes. Everyone is destined to unleash some of their own superpowers in this super program! Register online at Snapology.com

🥷 Survivor Ninja Zone Camp
June 23-26, 9am-12pm | $110 | Kelly’s Gymnastics
Boys & Girls ages 4-9.  This exiting camp includes survivor skills with ninja course challenges through tunnels, obstacle courses & advanced tumbling stunts.  Camp will include ladder crawls, climbing, fit wheel, noodle games & beam courses that are rewarding and unique for all.  Wear camo or hero attire each day. Register online at KellysGymn.com

🎭 Theater For Everyone
Jun 16-20, Ages 7-10 9am-12pm, Ages 11-14 12:30-3:30pm | $110 | Theatre for Everyone
Have you ever wanted to star in a play you helped create? Join us this summer, as students learn all about theatre by doing it themselves!  Children are guided, by the instructors, through a process where they play theatre games, create a story, and work together to make that story into a working theatrical production. The participants create their own character, plot, props, costumes, title, and everything else that's needed to make the production complete. You get to play the part you have always dreamed of!   The final day is a performance of their original play for parents, family, and anyone else who wishes to come. Register by March 15 for a special rate of $95.  Online registration at TheatreForEveryone.com/Lexington.

Check back soon for additional camps!

Summer Camp Registration Opens March 1, 2025!

Go to Barr Road Sports Complex to register!

🏐 Summer Volleyball Camps at Barr Road Sports Complex! 🏐

Serve up some fun and skills this summer at our Youth Co-Ed Volleyball Camps at Barr Road Sports Complex! With expert coaching from Coach Erica Mehrl and Batesburg-Leesville High School Varsity Coach Eric Shick, your young athletes will elevate their game and have a blast.

Camp Dates and Times:

June 3 - 5, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
(with Coach Erica Mehrl)

July 8 - 10, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM(with Coach Eric Shick)

Ages  |  Co-ed, 7 - 17

Cost  |  $87

Our camps are designed to help players of all skill levels:
Develop core volleyball skills like serving, setting, spiking, and blocking.
Build agility, coordination, and team strategy.
Gain confidence through structured drills, scrimmages, and game scenarios.
Learn the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship in a supportive environment.

Led by top-tier varsity coaches, these camps combine professional training with exciting activities to keep players engaged and motivated. It’s the perfect way for beginners to learn the game and for experienced players to sharpen their skills.

Spots are limited, so register today! Let’s hit the court and make this summer one to remember!

☀️🏓Pickleball Pals: Summer Fun on the Court! 🏓☀️

Join us this summer for our Youth Co-Ed Pickleball Camps at Barr Road Sports Complex! Whether your kids are new to the game or already passionate players, these camps are the perfect way to learn, improve, and have a blast on the court.

Camp Dates and Times:

June 10 - 12, 2025

July 15 - 17, 2025

Age Groups:

Ages 6 - 11 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages 12 - 16 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost  |  $87

Our camps focus on:
Teaching the fundamentals of pickleball, including serving, volleying, and scoring.
Building agility, coordination, and paddle control.
Practicing fun drills and playing exciting matches to develop skills. Promoting teamwork, sportsmanship, and a love for the game.

Led by experienced & certified instructors, Paige Haas and Donna Allen these camps are designed to provide a supportive and energetic atmosphere where players of all levels can thrive. From learning the basics to refining advanced techniques, your kids will leave the court with new skills, confidence, and plenty of smiles.

Space is limited—sign up now! Let’s serve up some pickleball excitement this summer!

🏀 Summer Hoops Extravaganza at Barr Road Sports Complex! 🏀

Get ready to dribble, shoot, and score at Barr Road Sports Complex during our Youth Summer Basketball Camps, featuring NIKE Basketball Camp Director Jason Harman!

Ages  |  Co-ed, 6 - 15

Camp Dates and Times:

May 27 - 29, 2025 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Cost  |  $135

July 29 - 30, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cost  |  $93

Under Jason's expert direction, young athletes will:
Master basketball fundamentals, from dribbling to shooting.
Build speed, agility, and endurance to elevate their game.
Hone ball-handling and court awareness through engaging drills.
Learn the value of teamwork and sportsmanship in a fun, supportive environment.

Whether your child is a beginner or a seasoned player, this camp is designed to improve skills and boost confidence. With action-packed sessions, exciting games, and the chance to earn awesome prizes, it's the ultimate summer experience for any basketball enthusiast.

Sign up now—spaces are limited! Let’s make this summer unforgettable on and off the court.

🏹 Aim High at Our Youth Archery Camp! 🏹

Take a shot at fun and skill-building this summer at our Youth Archery Camp at Barr Road Sports Complex! Led by certified instructors Indy & Teresa Delize, this outdoor camp is perfect for beginners and budding archers looking to hone their skills in a safe and exciting environment.

Camp Details:

Dates: June 2 - 5, 2025

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location: Outdoors on the field at Barr Road Sports Complex

Ages: Co-ed, 9 - 18

At camp, participants will:
Learn archery fundamentals, including proper stance, aim, and release techniques.
Practice using professional-grade equipment in a safe, supervised setting.
Develop focus, patience, and hand-eye coordination.
Engage in fun games and challenges to test their skills.

Our certified instructors create a positive and encouraging environment, ensuring that all campers—whether they’re first-time archers or returning enthusiasts—feel confident and excited to succeed.

Spaces are limited, so register today! Let’s hit the bullseye together this summer!

Summer Tennis & Pickleball Camps
The Lexington County Recreation & Aging Commission offers weekly tennis and pickleball camps at both of its premier tennis facilities, The Lexington County Tennis Complex and The Cayce Tennis & Fitness Center. Each camp runs 5 days per week with structured lesson plans to get children playing the sport quickly through dynamic, fun drills and games. We also offer extended care options for parents looking to keep their kids active during the day while at work or on the go. During these extended care options kids will remain active playing other sports, games and activities.