Hidden History Camp
Camp Overview
This summer, Clemson is offering two one-week day camps, one for elementary school students and one for middle school students, about Hidden History at the University! We offer a variety of interactive activities for campers, including historic site tours, archaeology digs, explorations of the archives, and family history activities, all arranged to provide an unforgettable summer camp experience right on campus!
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Elementary School Camp 3rd – 5th Grades June 2-6, 2025 9am to 4pm |
Middle School Camp 6th – 8th Grades June 16-20, 2025 9am to 4pm |
Location: Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina
Registration Deadline: May 9, 2025
Registration for Summer 2025 season is now open. We encourage you to register early as space is limited. Once registration reaches capacity, we offer a waitlist and will contact you if space becomes available.
Rates and Payment: Fees for both camps are $185. A $25 deposit is required at the time of registration, and a balance of $160 is due by May 23, 2025.
Contact Info:
Cemetery Historic Preservation Project
Sirrine Hall 220
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634
864-656-8855
HHC@clemson.edu
Camp Activities
The staff at Hidden Clemson Camps have built an exciting schedule of activities each week that engage campers in hidden history, archaeology, genealogy, and technology:
Campus Tours, including Memorial Stadium, Geology Museum, and Historic Sites such as Fort Hill Plantation House, Cemetery Hill, Hopewell Plantation, Fort Rutledge, and more!
Archaeological Dig
Family History Activities
Historical arts and crafts such as brickmaking, pottery, candlemaking, papermaking, fabric dying, and more
Team Activities, including games!
Things to Know: Parent Information
Everything you need to know before sending your child to Hidden History Camp at Clemson University.
Billing and Registration Information: Contact us by phone 864-656-8855 or email HHC@clemson.edu. The camp fee is $185, with a $25 deposit due at time of registration. The balance of $160 is due by May 23, 2025.
The last date for a refund minus a $25 processing fee is May 2, 2025. The last day for a 50% refund is May 16, 2025. There will be no refunds for withdrawals after May 16, 2025. Withdrawal requests must be received in writing (email is sufficient).
Location and Directions: Clemson University in Clemson, South Carolina. The location for drop-off and pick-up is Sirrine Circle in front of Sirrine Hall, 515 Calhoun Drive, Clemson, SC, 29634.
Arrival and Departure: Check In and Drop-Off for each day is 8:45am, with early drop-off times available at 8:00am for an extra fee. Pick Up is between 3:30pm - 4:00pm.
Food: Campers will eat lunch every day at the McAlister Dining Hall on Clemson's campus, which provides several options for healthy and nutritious meals. Please note on the Registration Form if your child has any food allergies or other food related issues. Please do not send food with your child; snacks will be provided daily.
Staff: All camp staff, including faculty, staff, and student counselors, are employed by Clemson University and have undergone a background check. The ratio of campers to counselors is 4:1. Staff undergoes pre-camp training and supervise campers all day.
Items to Bring:
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Water bottle labeled with camper's name
- Hat
- Rain jacket
- Tennis shoes
