Summer 2027 in North Charleston: the city's resident camp, three outdoor pools, two indoor pools, Whirlin' Waters and the Wannamaker splash pad.
Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Facts come from North Charleston Parks and Recreation and Charleston County Parks. Dates marked 2026 are last summer’s; we update them as 2027 dates are posted.
School is out after Thursday, May 27, 2027, for both Charleston County and Dorchester Two schools. North Charleston’s summer runs on a city day camp for residents, three seasonal outdoor pools, two year-round indoor pools and Charleston County’s Whirlin’ Waters waterpark and splash pad at Wannamaker County Park.
Who to call
- City summer camp and after-school: Robert Fludd, 843-745-1036
- North Charleston Aquatic Center: 854-800-7946
- North Charleston Sports Complex pool: 843-277-2913
- Charleston County Parks (camps, Whirlin’ Waters): 843-795-4386
City summer camp
From the city’s children’s programs page, the 2026 camp:
| 2026 summer camp | |
|---|---|
| Ages | 5 to 12 |
| Dates | June 15 to July 31 |
| Hours | 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday to Friday |
| Cost | $350; pre-registration required; no refunds |
| Who can go | North Charleston residents only |
| Where | Felix Pinckney, Gethsemani, Dorothy King Williams (formerly Highland Terrace), Northwoods Park and Perry Webb community centers |
Spaces are first come, first served. The city lists 2027 registration as “TBA.”
Charleston County Parks camps
The county’s camps page lists summer day camps by age, including Explorers Camp for younger children, Adventure Bound, Adventure Camp for ages 10 to 12, Discovery Camp, Voyager Camp, teen day trips and multi-day Teen Expedition Camp, a Junior Lifeguard program and a Junior Counselor program for ages 13 to 16. Scholarships for some camps come through the Charleston County Parks Foundation.
Pools
Outdoor pools (seasonal). The city runs three, closed for the 2026 season; the city says to check back for 2027 dates on its aquatics page.
| Pool | Address |
|---|---|
| Felix Pinckney Pool | 4790 Hassell Ave. |
| Northwoods Park Pool | 8348 Greenridge Road |
| Collins Park Pool | 4115 Fellowship Road |
Daily admission is $2 for ages 2 to 17 and for anyone 50 and older, military or with a college ID, and $3 for adults 18 to 49.
Indoor pools (year-round).
- North Charleston Aquatic Center, 8610 Patriot Blvd.: a 50-meter, 10-lane pool and a 25-yard therapeutic pool; 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
- North Charleston Sports Complex, 1455 Monitor St.: a 25-yard pool; 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday.
Day passes are $3 for ages 2 to 17, $4 for 50 and older, military or college ID, $5 for adults and $10 for a family of four. Swim lessons are taught by LowCountry Swim School and Charleston Swim at both indoor pools, the city says.
Whirlin’ Waters and the splash pad
Whirlin’ Waters Adventure Waterpark, inside Wannamaker County Park, has slides including The Washout and Tubular Twister, the Rip Tide Run mat racer, the Rollin’ River lazy river, the Big Kahuna wave pool and play areas for small children, according to Charleston County Parks.
| 2026 season | |
|---|---|
| Weekends only | May 16 through Memorial Day, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Daily | May 30 to Aug. 9: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekends |
| Weekends only | Aug. 15 through Labor Day; closed after Sept. 7 |
| Admission | $25.99; under 48 inches $20.99; seniors 60 and up $15.99; 2 and under free; $16.99 after 3 p.m. weekdays |
Height limits apply on some slides: 48 inches for The Washout and Tubular Twister, 42 inches for Rip Tide Run.
The Sprinkler splash pad at Wannamaker ran April 4 to Sept. 27 in 2026, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or from 11 a.m. on Wednesdays.
Summer events
- Fourth of July Festival at Riverfront Park; see our Fourth of July fireworks page.
- North Charleston Farmers Market, Thursdays 3 to 7 p.m. at the Park Circle Pavilion (May 7 to Oct. 29 in 2026).
- Summer Splash Bash, a free afternoon of swimming, inflatables and a DJ at Charleston County’s West County Aquatic Center in Hollywood, was July 11 in 2026 (county news release).
What this means for you
- City camp is residents-only and fills first come, first served; watch for 2027 registration.
- The indoor pools are open all summer, rain or shine.
- Arrive early at Whirlin’ Waters on hot weekends, the county advises.
More: kids’ activities, Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Frequently asked questions
How much is North Charleston summer camp?
The city’s 2026 summer camp for ages 5 to 12 cost $350, ran June 15 to July 31 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays at five community centers and was open to city residents only. 2027 registration had not opened when we checked.
When do North Charleston’s outdoor pools open?
The city’s seasonal pools at Felix Pinckney, Northwoods and Collins parks are closed for 2026, and the city says to check back for 2027 dates. Daily admission is $2 for ages 2 to 17 and $3 for adults.
How much is Whirlin’ Waters?
In 2026 general admission was $25.99, $20.99 for anyone under 48 inches and $15.99 for seniors 60 and up; children 2 and under were free. After 3 p.m. on weekdays it was $16.99.
Is there a splash pad in North Charleston?
Yes. The Sprinkler at Wannamaker County Park, 8888 University Blvd., ran April 4 to Sept. 27 in 2026, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (11 a.m. on Wednesdays). A county park entry fee applies.
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