Family & Kids' Fun at Fripp Island Resort

Camp Fripp

Spaces are limited, so call 843-838-1516 to make your reservations early or use the links below to book online!

Updated Info as of August 4, 2024
In an effort to keep Camp Fripp new, fun and exciting, we took some of our favorite daily programs where campers can expect programming, swimming, nature, craft, and game stations as well as offering a special weekly camp Dolphin Cruise Day (Thursdays).

Reservations are highly recommended as we have a limited capacity for campers.

You can see our weekly schedule for Camp Fripp below. Call 843-838-1516 to register for your week at Camp Fripp today!

Kids ages 3-12 years old are eligible for Camp.

Note: All children must be bathroom-independent (no pull-ups or diapers). If attending AM camp, campers must be able to swim independently with no floaties or assistance.

AM Camp	9 AM – 12 PM	$50 per child	Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday *Includes Pool Time
Dolphin Cruise Day	8:30 AM - 12 PM	$80 per child	Thursdays

AM Camp Hours | Ages 3-12 | $50 per child

Thursday Camp Fripp Dolphin Cruise | $80 per child

Additional Information - What to Bring, What to Wear, and more!

Advance registration by 5PM the day prior is required for Camp Fripp. If capacity allows, walk-ins may be accepted (no guarantee), but campers must bring their own lunch as we will not be able to provide lunch on short notice. If camp is filled to capacity, there will be a waitlist in the event of cancellations.

General Requirements

Children attending Camp Fripp MUST be bathroom independent. No pull-ups or diapers.
All campers who wish to stay at camp must be able to be potty dependent and if not comfortable in the water guest MUST provide their own lifejacket, puddle jumper, or wearable flotation device to swim.

If camp staff find that your child is not bathroom independent and/or is not swimming independently and does not have a floatation device, then we will kindly ask that you pick them up before the day is over. No refund will be granted.

Camp Drop-Off (Excludes Dolphin Cruise Day)

Camp drop-off is from 8:30AM to 8:45AM at the Creekhouse.

Camp Pick-Up (Excludes Dolphin Cruise Day)

AM Campers must be picked up by 12PM at the Creekhouse
PM Campers must be picked up by 2PM in the Garden

What to Bring to Camp (Required)

Backpack
Full reusable water bottle
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Pool Towel (PM Camp)
Any Required Medications (i.e., Epinephrine)

What to Wear to Camp

Camp takes place in an outdoor setting, so please be mindful of the weather in terms of dress:

Shoes that can get wet or dirty (due to water games and nature walks)
PM campers MUST wear their swimsuit to camp in the morning under their clothes. They will not have an opportunity to change into their swimsuit.

Lunch & Snack

Snack is provided for all campers at approx. 10:30AM. Expect fruit, crackers or chips.
Lunch is provided for campers staying for AM and PM camp.
Campers who have allergies, special request, or diet restrictions need to bring their own lunch, all day campers who bring their own lunch will be $5 off camp fee.

CANCELATION NOTICE:

Cancelations must be made 24 hours in advance in order to receive a full refund. If a cancelation is made within 24 hours of the scheduled camp date, a 50% refund will be issued. No-shows will receive no refund.

If a dolphin cruise is canceled on behalf of the resort due to either inclement coastal weather or inability to meet the camp minimum of 10 kids, registrants will be notified the evening prior and will receive a full refund.

In the event that the Dolphin Cruise Day must be canceled, camp will be replaced with the standard AM/PM camp at the Creek House.

All Camp Registrants will receive a follow-up email prior to camp registration with an online waiver that is REQUIRED to be completed on behalf of your camper. This waiver must be completed BEFORE your camper participation.

Camp Weekly Themes

Become a Fripp Island Junior Naturalist!

We have reimagined our Junior Naturalist Program to better fit all Fripp Island Guests!

This certification program is an a la carte of our regularly scheduled programs, just choose the ones you want to attend! Each level has different requirements that once completed earn a stamp! 8 stamps earn you your Junior Naturalist Certificate!

Complete the required number of programs form each category over any time period! Show proof of completed to a Nature Center staff member or ask your program guide to collect your stamps!

Collect all 8 stamps and present your card to a Naturalist to get your Junior Naturalist Certificate! You will receive an official certificate, Junior Naturalist pin, binoculars and photo of you holding your favorite animal ambassador (alligator excluded) on the wall!

For more information and to pick up your passport card, stop by the Activity Center/Nature Center building!

Camp Fripp & Junior Naturalist Programs

Camp Fripp

Become a Fripp Island Junior Naturalist!

Picture Yourself on Fripp Island!