Summer camp is right around the corner. Picking the right camp can be in-tents, but let’s take a step back and learn s’more about the history of these three Upstate camps.
YMCA Camp Greenville
It’s fun to stay at a camp with a rich history.
1912 | Camp Greenville opens near Cedar Mountain, NC with 25 campers under the supervision of Charles J. Kilbourne — the first physical director of Greenville YMCA.
1917 | The camp temporarily shuts down due to World War I complications.
1918 | The camp reopens and is hosted at Blythe Shoals until 1924. The single-frame building serves as a kitchen, dining hall, infirmary, camp office, and recreation hall and features floorless army tents for the campers.
1920-1921 | Camp director, John M. “Uncle Johnny” Holmes and J. Harvey Cleveland convince the committee to consider finding a location higher up. They settle on a site atop a mountain beyond Caesars Head where there is plenty of water, space for a large athletic field, a 150-foot waterfall, and a spectacular view of the valley below — which you get from Pretty Place Chapel.
1925 | After months of land clearing, stump-pulling, and construction, the new Camp Greenville opens its current location, “On Top of the Blue Ridge.”
As of today, 17 spots are still available for the YMCA’s 2022 summer camps. Be quick and you might get in.
Or for more summer fun, check out Kidding Around Greenville's guide to camps near Greenville.
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Today
- Wine Down Winesday | Wed., March 23 | 6-8 p.m. | My Wedding Group, 743 Congaree Rd., Ste. 2 | Free | Calling all brides and bridesmaids to sip wine and make a keepsake boutonniere with Sapphire Blooms.
Thursday
- Story Time & More | Thurs., March 24 | 2 p.m. | Camperdown Plaza Stage | Free | Join The Children’s Museum of the Upstate for outdoor reading and other fun activities. 📚
Friday
- Healthcare Job Fair | Fri., March 25 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Virtual | Free | Meet with local healthcare employers.
Saturday
- Lúnasa | Sat., March 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Gunter Theater at the Peace Center | $45 | This Irish contemporary group has sold more than a quarter of a million records since its formation in 1997.
Sunday
- Turn Up & Paint with DJ Black Caesar | Sun., March 27 | 4-7 p.m. | Sharkey’s Pub | $35 | Paint with help from a local artist to the sounds of DJ Black Caesar — one drink + appetizer are included.
Monday
- Lunch + Learn: Seniors & Food Security | Mon., March 28 | 11:30 a.m. | Tri-County Technical College Easley Campus, 1774 Powdersville Rd., Easley | Free | Guest speakers who specialize in nutrition + food security cover a variety of topics, including food security in Pickens County.
Tuesday
- Radioke: One Hit Wonders | Tues., March 29 | 9-11:55 p.m. | The Radio Room | Free entry | Sing along to your favorite one hit wonders. 🎤
Wednesday
- Microgreens Workshop | Wed., March 30 | 11 a.m. | Stage 22 Farms, 280 River Rd., Slater-Marietta | $35 | Learn about the nutritional properties of microgreens and how to grow + cook your own. 🌱
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Greenville Technical College offers a multitude of classes that can transfer to four-year universities. | Photo provided
Calling all college students (and parents of college students): Ready to make the most of your summer? Whether you want to get ahead or need to try a class again, Greenville Technical College has a lot to offer through being a summer transient student. This allows students to take affordable classes normally offered at their university.
With a catalog of hundreds of courses, Greenville Tech has you covered for general education requirements like public speaking and even those tougher classes like organic chemistry. The classes offered also have an overall smaller size, giving students that one on one time needed to really succeed.
The best part? Students can stay on track by recovering from a dropped course or even get ahead and graduate early.*
Weather
- 70º | Thunderstorm | 100% chance of rain ⛈️
Number
- $4 million. That’s how much ACI Plastics South, a plastics processing company + recycler, will invest in developing a facility in Liberty. The 138,000-sqft development is slated for Ruhamah Road (near Liberty High School) and will create about 20 jobs. Email the company for more information on open positions. (Upstate Business Journal)
Opening
- Smitty's Smokin' Soul Food, an Easley-based pop-up + catering business, is opening a brick-and-mortar location.The grand opening will be on Sat., June 4 at 5284 Calhoun Memorial Hwy. BBQ-lovers can look forward to owner Allen Smith’s family recipes — like his wife’s mac and cheese + his mom’s collard greens. 🍖 (The Post and Courier Greenville)
Tech
- Spartanburg County is investing $4 million to improve internet access in rural areas. The county is now searching for a broadband carrier to invest an additional $10 million. The project will likely take years to complete, but will bring broadband access to an estimated 3,500 homes in rural Spartanburg. 💻 (WSPA)
Eat
- Craving a midnight snack? Juniper has introduced a new “Nighty Nosh” menu — a late-night selection of shareable plates from award-winning Chef Fernando Coppola, Executive Chef of the AC Marriott Hotel + its restaurants like Paloma and Social Burger. The menu will be available Friday + Saturday nights starting at 10:00 p.m.
Outdoors
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Friends of the Reedy River is seeking volunteers for its annual Spring River Cleanup on Sat., April 2. Register to volunteer at one of three locations: First Baptist Greenville, Cancer Survivor Park, or Swamp Rabbit Cafe & Grocery.
Civic
- Anderson County needs election workers for the Primary Election in June and the General Election in November. The position is paid (a total of $135 for poll managers + clerks receive an extra $60) and applicants must be registered to vote in Anderson or an adjoining county. Those interested can apply here. (WYFF 4)
Art
- Greenville County Historical Society is hosting a new exhibit of historical high school photographs + documents. Patrons can view photographs, yearbooks, and the 1964 Terpsi high school sorority group scrapbook. See the free exhibit now through Sun., April 17 at 100 Lavinia Ave.
- The SC State Museum in Columbia is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 16 + SC Astronaut Charles Duke’s walk on the moon with a new exhibit, planetarium show, and more this April. Bonus: Kids ages 3-12 get 50% off general admission. Learn more and get tickets.*
Plan Ahead
- Celebrate Greenville Theatre’s 96th anniversary at its one-night-only concert, “A Broadway Love Story,” featuring Broadway actress, Siri Howard. Enjoy champagne and hors d’oeuvres + bid on items in the live and silent auctions on Thurs., May 5. Get your tickets here. 🎭
Kids
.Health
- March is National Kidney Month. You might never think about your kidneys or what they do, but these small, quiet organs are vital to live. Prisma Health transplant nephrologist Keith Superdock, MD, explains why you want to keep your kidneys healthy and ways to do so.*
Job
- Campbell Teague LLC is hiring an Attorney to represent clients at hearings and trials. Learn more and apply.*
- Reedy Rides is hiring a Team Member. The perfect candidate is a bicycle enthusiast with an outgoing personality, and great communication + customer service skills. Part or full-time positions available with flexible hours. To apply, email resumes to rentals@reedyrides.com or stop by. 🚲*
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Editor's pick: Fun fact about me: I was a Girl Scout until I was 18. That meant many summers were spent singing “Boom Chicka Boom” as both a camper + a camp counselor.
If you have a Brownie (or even an Ambassador, the oldest rank of scouts), I highly recommend checking out Girl Scouts’ summer camps in the Upstate.
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