📍 Greer, SC (near Greenville)

What it is: Saddle-seat riding center with lessons, show team options, training camps.

Highlights: Programs for kids (5+), tiny-tot option (3-4 yrs), show training & camps along with basic lessons.

Helpful Hint: Great if your child wants both lessons & show-experience. Call ahead to check which weeks camps run.

🏹 Upstate Archery Academy – Youth Archery

📍 Taylors, SC (Greenville Area)
What it is: A dedicated archery range and training center offering youth classes, camps, and lessons for beginners through advanced archers.
Highlights: 🎯 Beginner classes to learn safety, stance, and aim, advanced classes for skill building, and summer camps with end-of-camp tournaments.
Season: 🗓️ Year-round lessons with special summer camps and seasonal events.

Helpful Hint: 🏹 Equipment is provided for beginners, but kids can bring their own bows if they have them. Register early — classes and camp spots fill quickly, especially in summer!

📍 Greenville County, SC

What it is: A nonprofit youth mountain biking team for rising 6th–12th graders, welcoming all skill levels — from first-time riders to competitive racers.
Highlights: 🌟 Weekly practices (Mon/Wed evenings + Sat mornings), trail rides, skill-building drills, and the option to compete in the South Carolina Interscholastic Cycling League (SCICL). Includes a special GRiT (Girls Riding Together) program to support female riders and build community.
Season: 🗓️ July through mid-November with regular practices and optional races throughout the fall.
Helpful Hint: 🚴 Bring a good-quality mountain bike, helmet, gloves, and water. Download their TeamApp to stay updated on practice times, trail locations, and weather cancellations.

📍 Greenville, SC – Pavilion Recreation Complex
What it is: A youth ice hockey program for ages 5–18 with house leagues, travel teams, and high school divisions. Perfect for kids brand-new to skating or ready for competitive play.
Highlights: 🥅 Learn-to-Play sessions, 6U/8U non-checking leagues, travel team opportunities, USA Hockey–certified coaches, and a fun, supportive team environment.
Season: 🗓️ Fall/Winter primary season, with summer skills clinics and camps offered.
Helpful Hint: ⛸️ Rental gear is available for beginners — sign up early to reserve. Dress in layers for the rink, and check the schedule since ice time fills quickly.

📍 Greenville / Upstate area

What it is: Olympic-style fencing, beginner to intermediate levels, camps, lessons & tournaments.

Highlights: Unique sport, mental strategy, great for focus & discipline, learning weapon skills safely.

Helpful Hint: Gear (mask, epee/foil/sabre) may be required; intro classes are usually less commitment so try those first.

📍 701 Easley Bridge Road (Warehouse), Greenville

What it is: Boulder + climbing gym with youth club & team programs, classes, technique training, summer camps, and a café to chill. BlocHaven

Highlights: Youth group/team options, beginner classes, lots of fun routes, family-friendly atmosphere. BlocHaven

Helpful Hint: Go for a weekday or non-peak time when it’s less crowded; bring comfy climbing shoes if you have them.

📍 Easley, SC (Just outside Greenville)
🧒👧 Ages: 5–17

This massive climbing facility features rope climbing, bouldering, and cool adventure zones. Their youth club and homeschool classes are perfect for kids who love movement and mental challenges.

✅ Why it rocks:

● Variety of climbing styles in one space

● Weekly youth classes and teams

● Builds strength, problem-solving, and resilience

📍 Greenville, SC

What it is: A ninja, parkour, and movement gym designed for adventurous kids.

Highlights: 🤸 Classes for all ages, open gym sessions, homeschool programs, and obstacle courses that make kids feel like action heroes.

Helpful Hint: 🎟️ Book ahead for open gyms — they fill up fast. Wear comfy clothes and be ready to climb, swing, and jump!

📍 Greenville, SC (Multiple Locations)

What it is: Youth fitness programs that mix cardio, strength, and movement games.

Highlights: 🏃 Fun classes like Beast Mode Kids and Youth Fit, plus seasonal run clubs and after-school training programs.

Helpful Hint: 👟 YMCA membership gets you a discount — sign up early for after-school slots.