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Camp Sewee

Explore the wonders of marine science and the South Carolina coast at Camp Sewee! Located on the Intracoastal Waterway approximately 20 miles from Charleston, Camp Sewee offers the perfect example of how a coastal ecosystem functions. With salt marsh areas, a freshwater pond and wildlife refuge, campers get an up-close look at a wide variety of marine plants and animals.

Camp Sewee is held at the Sewee Coastal Retreat Center in Awendaw, S.C. and is operated in partnership with the Sea Grant Consortium and S.C. Department of Natural Resources.

Program Activities

All YLI camps offer high quality educational experiences in creative environments where campers are challenged, inspired and have the time of their lives! Here’s just a sample of activities at Camp Sewee:

  • Island ecology
  • Salt marsh study
  • Marine wildlife exploration
  • S.C. Aquarium trip
  • Water Park Trip
  • Crabbing
  • Tubing
  • Swimming
  • Kayaking
  • Nature hike
  • Night hike
  • Dance
  • Talent show
  • Skits
  • Games