Camp Hagood at Hagood Mill Historic Site

An Immersive Summer Camp Experience in History, Nature & Culture

Camp Hagood is a unique and engaging summer camp experience designed for children to explore history, nature, and traditional crafts in a hands-on and exciting way for . Held at the historic Hagood Mill Historic Site, campers will step back in time and learn about the skills, traditions, and cultures that shaped the Upstate.

Through interactive activities, storytelling, outdoor adventures, and craft demonstrations, campers will gain a deeper appreciation for the past while making lifelong memories.

👦👧 For Students Rising into 3rd - 9th Grade
📅 Camp Dates: June 11-13, 2025
💰 Camp Fee: $175

Why Choose Camp Hagood?

✔️ Hands-On, Engaging Activities – Learning comes to life through real experiences, not just textbooks.
✔️ Historic & Scenic Setting – The historic gristmill, cabins, and natural landscapes provide an inspiring environment.
✔️ Small Group Learning – Campers receive personal attention and opportunities to fully participate.
✔️ Expert Instructors & Demonstrators – Led by skilled artisans, historians, and educators passionate about preserving history.
✔️ Fun & Educational – A perfect balance of adventure, creativity, and history for young learners.

Scholarship Opportunities

To help local children explore these valuable skills, the Hagood Mill Foundation Board is offering scholarships ranging from $75-$150 for selected applicants. These funds will be applied directly to the Camp Hagood 2025 program to support young learners.

The scholarship committee will consider character, commitment, attitude, and financial need when selecting recipients.

📅 Application Deadline: Friday, April 11, 2025
📢 Winners Announced: Early May

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity—apply today by clicking the button below!

3 Day Camp
June 11-13, 2025

Online Registration
Camp Hagood Scholarship Application

Camp Activities

Campers will pick two topics from the list below to focus on during Camp Hagood 2025. Entry into groups will be on a first come first served basis.

Fiddle - Beginner
This class is appropriate for students who have just begun to learn the fiddle. Parts of the fiddle will be explained along with some brief history of the instrument. Students will practice bow and finger exercises and apply their new skills to a selected song.
Maximum number: 10
Fiddle - Intermediate-Advanced
In this class, students will refine their current skills, learn to shuffle the bow and play double stops. Their new skills and techniques will be applied to more advanced music with lots of practice!
Maximum number: 10
Guitar - Beginner
Students will learn the parts of guitar and how to properly care for this instrument. They will learn the first two chords and apply them to a simple song. They must be comfortable with singing while playing to keep the rhythm. No nylon strings, please!
Maximum number: 5
Guitar - Intermediate-Advanced
This class is designed for intermediate and advanced players. Students will focus on flat picking and finger picking patterns while playing more complex chords of three or more.
Maximum number: 5
Outdoor Cooking - Rising 4th +
Join Chef Eric as he demonstrates three outdoor, wood fired cooking methods. Students will participate in building & smoking meats over a Native American style tree sapling tripod, use a cast iron Dutch oven set over a campfire, and bake pizza in our earthen oven. Each lesson is full of history, explanations of traditional food preparation methods, and great food!
Maximum number: 12
Leather Craft - Rising 3rd - 4th
Explore nature while creating leather and wood crafts! Students will go on a foraging exploration on the Hagood Nature Trail. After selecting the perfect hiking stick, they will be completed with leather-wrapped handles. Students will learn how to use leather lashings to make small rafts, and finally, handstamp their own leather cuffs or ornaments.
Maximum number: 10
Leather Craft - Rising 5th +
Students will begin mastering the art of Celtic leather crafting as they tool their own leather cuffs and incorporate Celtic designs. They will also apply their new skills towards making fold-over, leather knife sheaths!
Maximum number: 10
Clay Sculpting (Morning) - Rising 7th +
Students will learn about the importance pottery played in Native American culture. Inspired by various resources including the onsite pottery collection, students will create pottery containers in Native American styles. They will also learn about the history of jug face jars and sculpt their own. A container will be needed for transporting the artwork home.
Maximum number 6
Clay Sculpting (Afternoon) - Rising 3rd - 6th
Students will put their imagination to work as they create small vessels, pinch pot monsters, face jugs, and animals out of air-drying clay. Basic techniques will be explained and demonstrated by the instructor. A container will be needed for transporting the artwork home.
Maximum number 15
Native American Story Telling through Art - Rising 3rd- 5th
Students will explore how Native Americans recorded stories through petroglyphs and story skins. Using the petroglyphs found in the Hagood Mill Rock Museum, students will create replicas of the prominent figures found on the displayed rock. Students will also create their own story “skins” to illustrate a particular Native American story.
Maximum number 10
Handmade Journals and Ink Pens - Rising 6th +
Students will have access to a variety of materials as they construct their own journals and receive instructions on how to bind them together. The journals are suitable for writing and drawing. Dipping ink pens will be crafted from river cane. The instructor will guide them through calligraphy exercises that can be applied to writing in their new journals or used for any other project.
Maximum number 10
Blacksmith - Rising 6th +
Students participating in this activity will cover basic blacksmithing history and shop safety. They will develop the techniques needed to create a forged dinner bell, hanger, and striker. Long pants and closed shoes are required. Water bottles are recommended. Gloves and safety glasses are provided.
Maximum number 6