Summer Camp

Young Naturalist Kayak Adventure Camp • Ages 8-11

Overview

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

$425 | M-F
8:30am-1:30pm or 9:30am-2:30pm

June 2-6
June 9-13
June 16-20
June 23-27
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-August 1
August 4-8

($25 discount applied when full payment is made if signing up multiple sessions or kids)

Departure Point

COASTAL EXPEDITIONS AT SHEM CREEK
514-B MILL STREET
MOUNT PLEASANT, SC 29464

2025 Dates

June 2-6
June 9-13
June 16-20
June 23-27
July 7-11
July 14-18
July 21-25
July 28-August 1
August 4-8

Two Options Available Each Week!

Camp 1- 8:30am-1:30pm
Camp 2- 9:30am-2:30pm

FAQ’s

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.