About
Beaufort Summer Camps offers week-long day camps where kids chase tides, paddle creeks, beach comb across St. Helena Island, and adventure through maritime forests and wild beaches at Hunting Island State Park. Campers take boat days to barrier islands, go on kayak excursions near Fripp, kayak quiet creeks, explore tidal flats, catch blue crabs, and take part in hands-on nature projects onshore. Activities also include beachcombing, crabbing off the dock, exploring tidal creeks, paddling kayaks, hiking maritime forests, learning outdoor skills, and learning about the ecosystems.
• Ages: 4–14 years old
• Schedule: Week-long day camps, with Hunting Island State Park day camps also available by the day
Beaufort Summer Camps is led by Coastal Expeditions, which has been guiding in the Lowcountry since 1992 under the leadership of Capt. Chris Crolley, Coastal Expeditions Owner. Kids learn outdoor skills alongside experienced naturalists, with a focus on building confidence, curiosity, and a love for the Lowcountry. Coastal Expeditions describes its mission as “We’re working to turn people on to what is beautiful and real in life” and “We’re introducing Earthlings to Earth- and having fun doing it!” Coastal Expeditions has been described as “Charleston’s Best Kayak & Paddleboard Company” and has celebrated wins in the Best of Charleston 2025 Awards, and Southern Living has said that “Coastal Expeditions’ knowledge of barrier islands is unmatched.” The program’s parent organization is involved in sea turtle patrols, bird research, outdoor education, and conservation-focused projects such as oyster restoration and field trip funding through the Coastal Expeditions Foundation. Coastal Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of multiple protected characteristics.
Last updated May 17, 2026.
• Ages: 4–14 years old
• Schedule: Week-long day camps, with Hunting Island State Park day camps also available by the day
Beaufort Summer Camps is led by Coastal Expeditions, which has been guiding in the Lowcountry since 1992 under the leadership of Capt. Chris Crolley, Coastal Expeditions Owner. Kids learn outdoor skills alongside experienced naturalists, with a focus on building confidence, curiosity, and a love for the Lowcountry. Coastal Expeditions describes its mission as “We’re working to turn people on to what is beautiful and real in life” and “We’re introducing Earthlings to Earth- and having fun doing it!” Coastal Expeditions has been described as “Charleston’s Best Kayak & Paddleboard Company” and has celebrated wins in the Best of Charleston 2025 Awards, and Southern Living has said that “Coastal Expeditions’ knowledge of barrier islands is unmatched.” The program’s parent organization is involved in sea turtle patrols, bird research, outdoor education, and conservation-focused projects such as oyster restoration and field trip funding through the Coastal Expeditions Foundation. Coastal Expeditions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of multiple protected characteristics.
Last updated May 17, 2026.
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