Become a Junior Counselor with IOP REC
IOP REC’s Junior Counselor Program offers a great way to gain hands on experience in the workforce, make a difference in kids lives, all while having fun!
More than just a program-it’s an opportunity to grow, learn, and lead in a fun and supportive environment
The Junior Counselor Program is $45 a week and offers the chance to:
- Learn valuable teamwork and leadership skills
- Get a glimpse of what it’s like to have a job
- Work alongside experienced mentors who will guide and support them
- Make a positive impact by helping younger campers
Hopeful Candidates should apply by filling out this form:
Junior Counselor Application Form
Applications will be accepted through May 26
Camp Summershine (ages 5-12yrs)
Camp Summershine offers a variety of fun and interactive opportunities including Arts & Crafts, indoor & outdoor activities, trips to the beach and more. Campers will bring their own lunch and water bottles daily. Snacks will be provided by Recreation Department.
Camp Summershine
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Supervision 8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Fee: $100 resident, $125 non-resident
Camp cancellation: Notice must be given 2 weeks in advance for credit to be applied to household.
Transportation Permission Form
WEEK 1: JUNE 9-13 SPORTS & SKILLS OLYMPICS
- Engage in friendly competition through sports, fitness, crafts, and more!
WEEK 2: JUNE 16-20 SCIENTIFIC NOTIONS & POTIONS
- Explore the wonderful world of science through experiments and fun!
WEEK 3: JUNE 23-27 SUPERHEROES AND PRINCESSES
- Campers will enjoy a week of adventure and imagination.
WEEK 4: JUNE 30-JULY 4 (NO CAMP JULY 4) PIRATES BY THE SEA
- Engage in a week of activities and learning about all creatures and the history of the Isle of Palms
WEEK 5: JULY 7-11 HOLIDAY WEEK
- Join us as we celebrate everyone’s favorite holidays during the summer!
WEEK 6: JULY 14-18 DODGEBALL
- Engage in friendly competition, learn the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and dodging!
WEEK 7: JULY 21-25 SHARK WEEK
- Explore the wide world of sharks.
WEEK 8: JULY 28-AUGUST 1 TALENT WEEK
- Spend the week practicing your talents for the end of summer show.
Wee Camp (Ages 3-4)
Wee Camp gives children the chance to socialize and interact with others while enjoying opportunities such as arts & Crafts, games, indoor & outdoor activities and wet & wild days. Children must bring their lunch, water bottle, towel and bathing suit everyday!
Wee Camp
Times: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Supervision 8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Fee: $100 resident, $125 non-resident
Camp cancellation: Notice must be given 2 weeks in advance for credit to be applied to household.
Transportation Permission Form
WEEK 1: JUNE 9-13 SURFS UP
- Life on the seashore; above, on and under the sand!
WEEK 2: JUNE 16-20 LIVING ON A LAKE
- Campers learn freshwater life.
WEEK 3: JUNE 23-27 JUNGLE SAFARI
- Campers go on a jungle safari.
WEEK 4: JULY 30-JULY 4 (NO CAMP JULY 4) FOREST FRIENDS
- Discover wildlife in the forest.
WEEK 5: JULY 7-11 SUMMER NIGHTS
- What happens on those warm summer nights?
WEEK 6: JULY 14-18 COMMUNITY HEROES
- People who help us in our community
WEEK 7: JULY 21-JULY 25 UNDER THE SEA
- Life under the sea!
WEEK 8: JULY 28-AUGUST 1 STEM WEEK
- Enjoy fun and learning and celebrate the end of summer
Lacrosse Fundamentals Clinic
A five week lacrosse clinic for those wanting to learn the basics of the game from skills and drills to game play!
- May 3 - May 31, 2025
- Saturdays
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm Ages 5-7yrs
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm Ages 8-10yrs
- Age as of September 1, 2024
- Activity# 121056
- Advanced Registration Required
- Registration: 2/19 - 5/2/25
- Location: Softball Field on 27th Ave.
- $30 per child, coed age groups
- Minimum: 10 participants, Maximum 24 participants per age group
- Participants must provide their own equipment.
- Eye protection (goggles for girls/helmet for boys), stick, gloves and mouth guard
- Recommended equipment can be found here: Starter Packs - Lowcountry Lacrosse (lowlax.com)
- Participants must provide their own equipment.
Instructed by: Jimmy Menacho
Soccer Camps
Spring Break and Summer Soccer Shots Camp (4-12 Yrs)
Camp is designed to develop the fundamental skills of soccer. Soccer Shots is an engaging children’s soccer program with a focus on character development. Our caring team positively impacts children’s lives on and off the field through best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum.
2025 Soccer Shots Camps:
SPRING BREAK SOCCER CAMP
- April 14 - April 18, 2025
- Registration Opens: February 4, 2025
- 9:00am - 12:00pm (Mon - Fri)
- $150 resident/ $155 non-resident
- Ages 4 - 12yrs
- Minimum: 6 participants
- Campers must provide their own snacks and water bottle.
SUMMER SOCCER CAMP
- July 28 - August 1, 2025
- Registration Opens: February 4, 2025
- 9:00am - 12:00pm (Mon - Fri)
- $150 resident/ $155 non-resident
- Ages 4 - 12yrs
- Minimum: 6 participants
- Campers must provide their own snacks and water bottle.
Instructed by: Soccer Shots Charleston Coaches
Rising Stars Basketball Camp
Pre Teen Rising Stars Basketball Camp (10-14 Yrs)
June 16 - June 20, 2025
- 9:00am - 1:00pm (Mon - Fri) HALF DAY CAMP ONLY
- $150 resident/ $155 non-resident
- Ages 10-14yrs
- Registration Opens: February 4, 2025
- Activity# 322100
Half Day Camp is based around the Super Six Self Improvement Stations. Camp will be supervised by certified coaches and college players. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt and basketball. Campers will need to provide lunch and/or snacks. FRIDAY, JUNE 20th is the CAMP FINALE (Parents Attendance Encouraged). CAMP PICK UP AT NOON.
Youth Rising Stars Basketball Camp (5-9 yrs)
June 16 - June 20, 2025
- 9:00am - 1:00pm (Mon - Fri) HALF DAY CAMP ONLY
- $150 resident/ $155 non-resident
- Ages 5-9yrs
- Registration Opens: February 4, 2025
- Activity# 322102
Half Day Camp is based around the Super Six Self Improvement Stations. Camp will be supervised by certified coaches and college players. Campers will receive a camp t-shirt and basketball. Campers will need to provide lunch and/or snacks. FRIDAY, JUNE 20th is the CAMP FINALE (Parents Attendance Encouraged). CAMP PICK UP AT NOON.
Instructor: Rising Stars Basketball Staff
Volleyball Camps
Girls Volleyball Camp (10-15 Yrs)
June 23 - June 27, 2025
- 9:00am - 11:00am (Mon - Fri)
- $125 resident/ $130 non-resident
- Ages 10- 15yrs
- Registration Opens: February 4, 2025
- Activity# 320100
Camp is designed to develop the fundamental skills of volleyball. Girls will receive a camp t - shirt. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Get Your Spike On (10-16 yrs)
August 4 - August 7, 2025
- 9:00am - 11:00am (Mon - Thurs)
- $100 resident/ $105 non-resident
- Ages 10- 16yrs
- Registration Opens: February 4, 2025
- Activity# 320103
Gear up for the indoor volleyball season with this four day clinic that will surely improve your volleyball skills. Drills, scrimmages, intense workouts and a lot of fun playing the sport we love. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Instructor: Laura and Kreg Togami
Gymnastics Camp (Ages 4-8)
Three-day camp for all skill levels
- August 4-6
- Monday - Wednesday
- 10:30am - 12:00pm
Minimum 8, Maximum 15
$100 resident/ $105 non-resident
Instructor : Kaylie Penninger -Jordan
Youth Art Camp
June 9-13
- Blooming Artists Ages 4.5-6
- Little touch of everything with a big splash of the glitter!
- 10:30am-12:00pm
- Little touch of everything with a big splash of the glitter!
$230 resident/ $235 non-resident
Instructor : Marie Johnson
Tennis Camps
Red/Orange Ball Camp AGES 6-9
- June 2 - 5
- Monday - Thursday
- 9am - 12pm
- $135 per child
- Rain make-up day is June 6
Red/Orange Ball Camp AGES 6-9
- July 14 - 17
- Monday - Thursday
- 9am - 12pm
- $135 per child
- Rain make-up day is June 18
- EACH PLAYER SHOULD BRING A TOWEL, WATER BOTTLE, BUG SPRAY, SUNBLOCK & HEALTHY SNACK.
- Camp placement is based on skill level and instructor assessment.
- All three camps are for intermediate to advanced players. Previous tennis experience required
- No drop-ins allowed.
- Minimum 5; Maximum 8 per camp. Waitlist option available.
Instructor: Corinne Enright