Charleston Fun Activities Guide

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  Alabama Theatre

  North Myrtle Beach

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  Alabama Theatre exciting live productions are the highlight of family vacations with ONE The New Show delivering America's best music, dance and comedy February through October. In November and December, The South's Grandest Christmas Show brings the joy of the Holiday Season to the stage. And when our all-star cast takes a night off, Guest Artist Concerts showcase the biggest names in Country, Motown, Pop and Comedy.

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

  Charleston

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  Children's Museum of the Lowcountry - Fun Things to Do!

     Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and an Art Room, allow children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning. Admission: Free for CML Members and children under 12-months-old; $10 for SC Residents; $12 per person. Tu-Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 12-5 pm; closed Mon. (less) ... Read more

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  Dollywood

  Pigeon Forge

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  One of the world's premier family theme parks!

     Dollywood is a 150 acre family adventure park in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Its mountain themed attractions, world class rides and award winning festivals and shows make Dollywood one of the top themed entertainment destinations in the US.

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  Fort Sumter Tours

  Charleston

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  Where the Civil War began... Experience the historic beauty of Charleston, S.C. from the sparkling Atlantic waterways. Explore the grounds of Fort Sumter. You'll get to see where the 1st shots of the Civil War were fired and learn about Fort Sumter's role.

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  Splash Island Waterpark

  Mount Pleasant

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  Visitors will find Splash Island Waterpark tucked deep within the tropical vegetation of Mount Pleasant Palmetto Islands County Park. This seasonal family water attraction provides hours of fun and recreation for toddlers to pre-teen children.

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  Teddy Bear Mobile Charleston

  Mount Pleasant

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  Charleston Teddy Bear Birthday Parties to you!

     Are you looking for an unforgettable fun addition to your next event? Well look no further than Teddy Bear Mobile. We specialize in kid birthday parties, school/PTA fundraisers, fair/vendor events, and much much more! You name it and we guarantee to make it an event you won't forget. Teddy Bear Mobile offers a "Create-Your-Own Stuffed Animal" experience. Your child will get a chance to pick from one of 40+ different animal friends, participate in the stuffing of his/her friend with our 6' custom stuffing machine, as well as dress them up in one of our many outfits/accessories, or custom white t-shirts made with whatever logo or text you can imagine. Your new stuffed friend will be complete with their very own birth certificate and ready to go home for you to love and enjoy for years to come. We are excited to personalize your event and make it one of a kind! Why wait another minute? Contact us today!! (less) ... Read more

  Teddy Bear Mobile Charleston Party for 8

  $199 for a party of 8 guests Teddy Bear Mobile Charleston provides a creative and inexpensive Build-a-BEAR/animal experience for children of all ages. Guests get to select an unstuffed an…

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  Vacation Myrtle Beach

  Myrtle Beach

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  Win an Oceanfront Condo and Change Your Life!

     Win an Oceanfront Condo and Change Your Life! Vacation Myrtle Beach Launches The Great Myrtle Beach Condo Giveaway! Vacation Myrtle Beach, one of the largest providers of family vacation accommodations in Myrtle Beach, SC, is pleased to announce the launch of The Great Myrtle Beach Condo Giveaway contest, which features the grand prize of a furnished oceanfront condo at The Caravelle Resort located in Myrtle Beach, SC, valued at nearly $100,000 (or $50,000 CASH)!!! Other lucky winners will receive a 7-night stay or a 3-night stay at one of Vacation Myrtle Beach's oceanfront properties. The newly renovated, oceanfront efficiency condo offers room for up to four guests and includes a fully-equipped kitchen. In addition to its prime Myrtle Beach location, the resort provides convenient access to all of the area's major attractions, restaurants, and things to do. Families and couples enjoy a wide variety of on-site amenities including an indoor pool, a block-long poolscape complete with a large pool, whirlpool, lazy river, kiddie lazy river, kids' pool, poolside bar, and plenty of relaxing deck options. In addition to everything you need for fun in the sun, the resort offers an array of dining options as well as an opportunity for rejuvenation and relaxation at its on-site spa. The Great Myrtle Beach Condo Giveaway sweepstakes is now open for entries. For Official Rules and for more information about Vacation Myrtle Beach properties and deals, please go to http://bit.ly/MBCondoGiveawayEnter (less) ... Read more

  Win an Oceanfront Condo and Change Your Life!

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Events/Performances

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  Tortuga Music Festival 2019

  Ft Lauderdale

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  Ft Lauderdale April 12-14!

     Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music. Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives. Over $1,000,000 has been given back to our Conservation Village partners as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. Check out our lineup and learn more about ocean conservation and how you can help. (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Alabama Theatre

  North Myrtle Beach

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  Alabama Theatre exciting live productions are the highlight of family vacations with ONE The New Show delivering America's best music, dance and comedy February through October. In November and December, The South's Grandest Christmas Show brings the joy of the Holiday Season to the stage. And when our all-star cast takes a night off, Guest Artist Concerts showcase the biggest names in Country, Motown, Pop and Comedy.

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Charleston

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure - Charleston

     Looking for a way to turn Denver into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour of Denver. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the state capitol and takes you on a well designed course through some of Denver's art and culture, among shops along the 16th Street Mall and through courtyards and buildings steeped in rich Denver history. The tour requires approximately 2 miles of walking and uses the free 16th street mall transportation at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or an ice cream on the Mall - why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  Save 20% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make…

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  bitWise Academy

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  50% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN SOUTH CAROLINA TODAY!

     Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this summer? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and computer science!

  GET 50% OFF AND ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES TODAY!

  Looking for the perfect STEM-based programming camp for your kid this summer? Explore online classes from the comfort of your home with bitWise Academy!

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Teddy Bear Mobile Charleston

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  Charleston Teddy Bear Birthday Parties to you!

     Are you looking for an unforgettable fun addition to your next event? Well look no further than Teddy Bear Mobile. We specialize in kid birthday parties, school/PTA fundraisers, fair/vendor events, and much much more! You name it and we guarantee to make it an event you won't forget. Teddy Bear Mobile offers a "Create-Your-Own Stuffed Animal" experience. Your child will get a chance to pick from one of 40+ different animal friends, participate in the stuffing of his/her friend with our 6' custom stuffing machine, as well as dress them up in one of our many outfits/accessories, or custom white t-shirts made with whatever logo or text you can imagine. Your new stuffed friend will be complete with their very own birth certificate and ready to go home for you to love and enjoy for years to come. We are excited to personalize your event and make it one of a kind! Why wait another minute? Contact us today!! (less) ... Read more

  Teddy Bear Mobile Charleston Party for 8

  $199 for a party of 8 guests Teddy Bear Mobile Charleston provides a creative and inexpensive Build-a-BEAR/animal experience for children of all ages. Guests get to select an unstuffed an…

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  The Bike Doctor

  Hilton Head

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  The Bike Doctor is the cycling specialist that can meet all your biking needs, from sales and service to rentals. As one of the largest, full-service bicycle rental companies on Hilton Head Island, we offer bike rentals with all you need to get on the road.

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  The Coding School

  The Coding School

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  LEARN CODING in the most SUPPORTIVE, In-Depth and RISK-FREE learning environment possible in South Carolina with The Coding School!

     Our one-of-a-kind program provides students with ONE-ON-ONE lessons from top computer scientists at SpaceX, Google, Stanford, Harvard & more... ALL FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! Middle and high school students meet for weekly, face-to-face coding lessons & mentorship via video chat with their own personal instructor to learn in-depth skills and knowledge at their own pace in fields including Artificial Intelligence, Mobile App Building, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Tech and more! Our students increase their college competitiveness by creating projects to showcase their skills and passions in the college admissions process. To register and for more information visit: https://www.the-cs.org/summer/index.html (less) ... Read more

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  Vacation Myrtle Beach

  Myrtle Beach

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  Win an Oceanfront Condo and Change Your Life!

     Win an Oceanfront Condo and Change Your Life! Vacation Myrtle Beach Launches The Great Myrtle Beach Condo Giveaway! Vacation Myrtle Beach, one of the largest providers of family vacation accommodations in Myrtle Beach, SC, is pleased to announce the launch of The Great Myrtle Beach Condo Giveaway contest, which features the grand prize of a furnished oceanfront condo at The Caravelle Resort located in Myrtle Beach, SC, valued at nearly $100,000 (or $50,000 CASH)!!! Other lucky winners will receive a 7-night stay or a 3-night stay at one of Vacation Myrtle Beach's oceanfront properties. The newly renovated, oceanfront efficiency condo offers room for up to four guests and includes a fully-equipped kitchen. In addition to its prime Myrtle Beach location, the resort provides convenient access to all of the area's major attractions, restaurants, and things to do. Families and couples enjoy a wide variety of on-site amenities including an indoor pool, a block-long poolscape complete with a large pool, whirlpool, lazy river, kiddie lazy river, kids' pool, poolside bar, and plenty of relaxing deck options. In addition to everything you need for fun in the sun, the resort offers an array of dining options as well as an opportunity for rejuvenation and relaxation at its on-site spa. The Great Myrtle Beach Condo Giveaway sweepstakes is now open for entries. For Official Rules and for more information about Vacation Myrtle Beach properties and deals, please go to http://bit.ly/MBCondoGiveawayEnter (less) ... Read more

  Win an Oceanfront Condo and Change Your Life!

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  Watch Ya' Mouth

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  Watch Ya' Mouth 90s Edition will take you back to a brighter, more simple time when Scrunchies were cool and Marky Mark was a musician. With the 90s bundle, you get twice the content and nostalgia for days! That's tight, yo! VOTED BY FANS: 90's version exists because of YOU! From the company that made Watch Ya' Mouth, the top selling, original, award-winning party card game Watch Ya' Mouth: 90's Edition combines the game play you've come to know and love with the nostalgia of all things 90's Bangin' phrases such as "Billy Ray's Mullet" and "Gameboy" will bring it all back for a night of dope fun! 3-10 players wear cheek retractors and speak out 90's phrases while teammates guess what they are saying Includes 300+ Family-Safe phrases. Great for all ages including kids who are 8+ (less) ... Read more

Museums/Zoos

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  Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

  Charleston

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  Children's Museum of the Lowcountry - Fun Things to Do!

     Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and an Art Room, allow children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning. Admission: Free for CML Members and children under 12-months-old; $10 for SC Residents; $12 per person. Tu-Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 12-5 pm; closed Mon. (less) ... Read more

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  Edisto Island Serpentarium

  Edisto Island

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  As The First True Serpentarium In South Carolina, This Facility Is Dedicated To The Recognition, Preservation And Study Of The World Of Reptiles. We Provide Educational And Exciting Displays Of Reptiles Both From Around The World And Native To The Region. Once Here, You Can View These Beautiful Creatures In Both Our Indoor And Outdoor Facilities. Alligators And Turtles Swim And Play In Large Outdoor Ponds In Our Outdoor Gardens, While Other Reptiles Bask In The Large Indoor Solarium. Also Inside, Snakes Of The World Find Homes In Large Displays Hand-Painted With Scenes Native To Their Region. Among Them Are Many Representations Of The Most Important Species Of Reptiles In The Americas. Our Friendly And Professional Staff Are Ready To Answer Any Questions You May Have. Whatever Your Interest In Reptiles, We Hope You Enjoy Your Visit To Edisto Island Serpentarium And Will Continue To Visit Us For Years To Come! (less) ... Read more

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  South Carolina Aquarium

  Charleston

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  Let's Go Sea.

     The South Carolina Aquarium inspires conservation of the natural world by exhibiting and caring for animals, by excelling in education and research, and by providing an exceptional visitor experience.

Preschool Activities

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  Children's Museum of the Lowcountry

  Charleston

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  Children's Museum of the Lowcountry - Fun Things to Do!

     Nine interactive exhibits, including a two-story Medieval Castle, a pirate ship and an Art Room, allow children to explore the arts, sciences and humanities through their own hands-on experiences. Weekly classes expose children to STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) learning. Admission: Free for CML Members and children under 12-months-old; $10 for SC Residents; $12 per person. Tu-Sat, 9am - 5pm; Sun, 12-5 pm; closed Mon. (less) ... Read more

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  My Gym - Charleston

  Mount Pleasant

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  My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports, and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. (less) ... Read more

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  My Gym - Northeast Columbia

  Columbia

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  Awesome Birthday Parties for children 1-9 years of age. Exclusive use of the facility with action- packed age-appropriate activities. Choose from three birthday party packages with themes like Disney Princess, Thomas the Train and more.

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Soccer Programs - 10 South Carolina Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork