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  • 1 4-H Camp
    Enjoy swimming, fishing, nature trails, a climbing wall, arts and crafts, a talent show, dances and nights around the campfire. A Southern tradition since 1934!
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  • 1 Camp Sewee
    Discover the wonders of marine life and the South Carolina coast by visiting salt marsh areas, freshwater ponds, a wildlife refuge and the SC Aquarium. Tubing, swimming, kayaking and a water park trip round out this wet and wonderful week!
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  • 1 Camp Voyager
    Test your technological skills with GPS devices, PDAs, digital cameras, computers, Lego Mindstorms NXT® robots, radio-controlled cars and video game design—plus exciting adventures like paintball, go-carts and more!
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  • 1 Expedition Sewee
    Dive into a learning adventure with Expedition Sewee! With age-appropriate programs designed for grades 2-8, Expedition Sewee offers an unforgettable study of coastal ecosystems—how they function, what they provide and why they’re important to preserve.
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  • 1 Camp Wildlife
    Learn outdoor survival skills, hunting skills, shooting sports and wildlife ecology. Enjoy ATVs, paintball, archery, fishing and a variety of hands-on educational curricula.
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  • 1 Adventure Summer Camp
    Challenge yourself to 10 days of Adventure Expeditions or 6 days of Adventure Mini-Trips in the Blue Ridge Mountains of S.C. and N.C. Backpacking, mountain biking, camping, canoeing, rock climbing and more!
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Athletics

Crew Training

Each spring, rowing teams and their coaches travel across the United States to train at R.M. Cooper Leadership Center for Spring Crew Training. The combination of warm southern weather, a rustic yet beautiful setting and a complete range of modern amenities make the Cooper Leadership Center an excellent place to learn, work and relax without distractions.

Football Camp

R.M. Cooper Leadership Center has built a reputation for being one of the best football training camps for high school players in South Carolina. The setting is one where teams can practice, scrimmage and learn to work together, all in a safe and focused environment.

High school football teams have the priceless opportunity to learn and develop their football skills from qualified coaches, using the best equipment and facilities while enjoying fresh and new experiences. In the process, players become more confident and mature, and learn team-building and leadership skills.