An Environment of Unconditional Acceptance
Camp Spearhead is more than just a camp. It’s a place where children and adults with special needs are able to escape the social isolation they often experience; in this extraordinary place, they are understood, included, appreciated. Here, our campers intuitively sense they belong. Camp Spearhead offers opportunity, choice, self-determination and delivers experiences we all value and treasure – challenges to try new and exciting things, the development of new friendships, and the chance to “get away from it all” for a few days.
Founded in 1968, Camp Spearhead offers 8 one-week-long residential camp sessions in the summer and two different seasons of The Weekend Program throughout the school year. The camp facility is nestled in beautiful northern Greenville County off scenic highway 11 and was specifically designed to meet the wide-ranging needs of our campers. If you’re interested in getting involved at Camp Spearhead, please familiarize yourself with the details on our programs below.
Camp Spearhead
Summer Camp Information
DETAILS
Eligibility: Children and adults with special needs ages 8 and older. (No upper age limit)
Location: Pleasant Ridge Camp & Retreat Center
4232 Hwy 11, Marietta, SC 29661
Camper Registration: Camper Registration: 2026 Camper Applications will be available March 1, 2026. All applications are completed online. Please note that this is an application NOT a registration.
Activities: Canoeing, giant swing, zip line, high ropes course, alpine tower, nature activities, target sports, fishing, bowling, swimming, basketball, crafts, group games, and much more!
Contact Us: campspearhead@greenvillecounty.org
(864) 288-6470 (year-round office)
(864) 467-7550 (summer camp office)
SUMMER 2026 Dates and Rates
Week 1 May 25- May 29
Week 2 June 1- June 5
Week 3 June 8- June 12
Week 4 June 15- June 19
Week 5 June 29- July 3
Week 6 July 6- July 10
Week 7 July 13- July 17
Week 8 July 20- July 24
• Greenville County Residents: $385/week
• Non Greenville County Residents: $483/week
• Out-of-State Residents: $886/week
Please contact us at campspearhead@greenvillecounty.org or (864) 288-6470 with questions.
FAQ
If you need scholarship assistance, please contact us by calling 864-288-6470 or emailing CampSpearhead@greenvilecounty.org
Campers’ medical needs are met by our healthcare team which includes an RN and four Medications Technicians. Additionally, all camp staff are certified in CPR/AED/First Aid. Some campers have needs that may technically be considered medical needs but are so routine for them that they are met by non-medical caregivers regularly in the home setting. In such cases we prefer needs like this to be handled in the cabin by our Cabin Counselors as matters of daily, routine care. Please contact us for discussion about your camper’s particular need.
To help ensure a safe, fulfilling, and fun week of camp we maintain a staff to camper ratio of better than 1:2.
We love meeting potential new campers and their families and it is our pleasure to share with them the Spearhead story and the wonderful facilities we are fortunate to have. Please email us at campspearhead@greenvillecounty.org if this is of interest to you.
Yes, but we cannot promise that we will be able to place your camper with their friend; however, we promise to do our best.
To learn more – please read our 2026 Summer Camp Guide for Parents & Caregivers.
TESTIMONIALS
| Date | Event | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | Movie Day I | 10 am – 2 pm | |
| 2/14 | Valentine’s Banquet & Dance | 11 am – 3 pm | |
| 2/21 | Family Olympic Chili Cookoff | 11 am – 2 pm | |
| 2/28 | Furman Basketball | 1 pm – 5 pm | |
| 3/7 | Pizza & Bowling I | 11 am – 3 pm | |
| 3/14 | NGU Baseball | 11 am – 3 pm | |
| 3/20-21 | Spearhead Weekend Retreat | 5 pm Fri – 5 pm Sat | |
| 3/28 | Movie Day II | 10 am – 2 pm | |
| 4/11 | Pizza & Bowling II | 11 am – 3 pm | |
| 4/18 | Greenville Zoo | 11 am – 3 pm |
More Than Just
a Summer Job
Learn more about what it’s like to work at Camp Spearhead by checking out our YouTube playlist.
If you are interested in working at Camp Spearhead or need additional information, please contact us at campspearhead@greenvillecounty.org for more information.
