Affordable Half-Day Summer Camps at HGTC Market Common – Now Enrolling! 

Posted on by Bill Golden

Looking for a safe, convenient, and fun summer camp near Myrtle Beach? The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is excited to offer a full lineup of affordable half-day specialty camps at our brand-new Market Common location on the HGTC campus. 

Whether you’re a grandparent looking for quality camps for your grandchildren or a busy parent needing a flexible summer option, these camps are designed to fit your schedule and inspire your kids. 

📍 Location: 743 Hemlock Ave, Myrtle Beach, SC — on the HGTC Market Common campus 
⏱️ All Camps Are Half-Day (perfect for flexible drop-off and pickup) 
💲 YMCA Members: $110/week | Non-Members: $165/week 

🏕️ 2025 Specialty Camp Highlights: 

🌳 Forts, Fire & Finding Your Way 
Learn survival skills, build a fort, and cook over a fire in this outdoor adventure camp. 

🧠 Invention Convention 
Hands-on STEAM challenges like bridge building, LEGO design, and more. 

🕵️ Secret Agent Camp 
Solve mysteries, crack codes, and dive into the world of crime-solving fun. 

🎨 Art Camps (Ages 5–9 & 10–14) 
Create indoor and outdoor masterpieces in this multimedia art camp led by local artists. 

🧪 Mad Scientist Camp 
Get messy with safe, exciting experiments and real take-home lab gear. 

🌊 Marine Biology 
Explore ocean life, dissect sea creatures, and visit Ripley’s Aquarium. 

🌍 Down to Earth 
Discover eco-friendly living through creative recycling and green projects. 

🤢 Grossology: Let’s Get Messy 
Slime, snot, and science—kids will love the hilarious, gross-out experiments. 

👨‍🍳 Master Chef (TBD) 
Whip up delicious dishes while learning real kitchen skills in a fun, hands-on environment. 

✅ Why Families Love YMCA Camps at Market Common: 

  • Ideal for grandparents caring for kids over the summer 
  • Close to home for families near HGTC and Market Common 
  • YMCA quality: Trusted programs led by certified staff 
  • Flexible half-day format that works around your life 

➡️ Spots are limited — reserve your child’s summer adventure today! 
👉 Register Now 

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Updated Hours for January 23 - 25, 2025

 

Due to the winter snow and potential weather conditions overnight, in order to keep our members and staff safe, all YMCA of Coastal Carolina center locations will close remained closed on Thursday and open limited hours on Friday. Saturday will resume normal operating hours.

  • Thursday, January 23, 2025: All YMCA of Coastal Carolina centers will remain closed. (This includes 24 hour access at the Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA.) 
  • Friday, January 24, 2025: Centers will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.  Please note services may be limited during this time.
  • Saturday, January 25, 2025: All YMCA of Coastal Carolina centers will resume normal operating hours.

Please stay safe and check our website for updates.Thank you for understanding as we weather the winter storm. We hope you and your family stay safe and warm!

 

Updated Hours Today

We hope you and your family stayed safe during the storm. We will resume normal operations at all three YMCA of Coastal Carolina center locations at 11 a.m. today. 

  • Thursday, August 31: All three center locations will reopen at 11 a.m.
  • Friday, September 1: All three center locations will be open during normal hours.
 24-hour access will be unavailable to Tidelands Health Georgetown Family YMCA during the times the center is closed but will resume as normal tonight.