YOUNG NATURALIST KAYAK ADVENTURE CAMP
Overview
Ages 8-11
Our summer camp is designed to get kids outside to learn outdoor skills like sea kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, water safety and ecology!
Daily activities change each week based on the tides and weather and include:
-Learning to kayak and paddleboard
-Fossil hunting
-Morris Island boat ride and island hike
-Creek sweep
-Journaling
-Crabbing & Touch Tank
-Swimming
-Birding
-Team building games!
Why We Love It
This is the original camp that we started over 30 years ago! It gives Lowcountry kids an introduction to water sports and safety so they can explore our creeks and islands for a lifetime.
It’s the camp you wish you could have gone to as a kid (or even now!)
Rates & Details
2026 Registration Opens February 4 at 10 a.m.
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Camp I: 8:30am-1:30pm
Camp II: 9:30-2:30 p.m.
June 1–5
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7
$450/week
MEETING PLACE
Coastal Expeditions at Shem Creek
514 Mill Street
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
2026 DATES
Camp I: 8:30am-1:30pm
Camp II: 9:30-2:30 p.m.
June 1–5
June 8-12
June 15-19
June 22-26
July 6-10
July 13-17
July 20-24
July 27-31
August 3-7
What To Pack & Wear
Kids should be dressed for the weather, including a hat to protect from the sun. Even if it is warm, a windbreaker is recommended for the boat ride. Wear shoes that can get wet and will stay on their feet (Tevas/Chacos/sneakers).
Bring water, snack, towel and sunscreen in a small bag or backpack.
Guide Safety & Training
All Coastal Expeditions guides hold certifications in first aid, CPR and lifeguarding. As year-round leaders of day camps and school field trips, our staff is well-trained to keep safety at the forefront. Children wear PFDs while they are on each daily expedition.
Our captains hold 100-ton master captain licenses from the USCG. Coastal Expeditions boats are custom-built vessels that receive yearly inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Cancellation & Weather Policy
There is a 30-day cancellation policy for summer camps at Coastal Expeditions.
This is a rain-or-shine program, but certain weather conditions (i.e. hurricanes or tropical storms) may cause us to cancel.