YOUTH SPORTS — CHARLESTON COUNTY, SC

Chartered Little League member operating since 1991 on Johns Island.

County parks agency running instructional youth basketball in rural communities.

Nonprofit providing youth baseball for children with physical and mental disabilities.

Municipal golf course offering junior camps, tournaments, and parent-child programs.

Youth hockey association fielding travel and house teams at Carolina Ice Palace.

Youth rugby club for ages 5–14 led by volunteer coaches.

Planned instructional baseball league at Shipyard Park waterfront complex.

City of Charleston recreation program offering flag football and soccer on James Island.

West Ashley city-league youth soccer program run by City of Charleston Recreation.

James Island winter youth basketball league for ages 7-14.

City of Charleston recreation program offering youth track and cross-country.

City of Charleston Recreation youth wrestling program for ages 5–15.

Isle of Palms youth basketball program for ages 5–10 at the Recreation Center.

Volunteer youth football and cheerleading club for ages 5-12 in East Cooper.

All-volunteer youth recreation providing free basketball, cheerleading, and team sports.

National recreational sports league franchise running non-travel basketball locally.

South Carolina's longest-standing youth soccer club since 1976, running rec and travel programs.

James Island youth tackle football and cheer club for ages 7–12.

Johns Island developmental soccer league for ages 4-12 with financial-aid scholarships.

Neighborhood summer swim team in Longpoint community, part of East Cooper Swim League.

Adaptive youth wheelchair basketball team for children with physical disabilities.

501(c)(3) providing basketball, soccer and volleyball for home-educated athletes.

Mount Pleasant town recreation program offering tackle/flag football, lacrosse, and track.

Volunteer board running Dixie Youth baseball and softball plus travel teams.

MLB Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities initiative serving North Charleston youth.

North Charleston city recreation program offering volleyball and tackle/flag football.

Neighborhood summer swim team in Oyster Point community, part of East Cooper Swim League.

Dixie Youth Baseball franchisee serving 600+ kids ages 4-19.

Mount Pleasant gymnastics gym with recreational and competitive programs.

Youth lacrosse recreation league partnered between City of Charleston and Mount Pleasant.

West Ashley youth sports programs serving the district since 1945.

Nonprofit recreation baseball league serving Hollywood, Ravenel and Meggett areas.

Gymnastics program offering recreational and competitive training.

Volunteer-run youth tackle and flag football team with a mentoring program.

Community swim team coaching ages 5–14 through the CCPRC.

Historic YMCA running year-round youth sports leagues and recreation programs.

Premier volleyball club founded 2024, serving ages 5 and up.

West Ashley competitive youth soccer club for ages U8-U19 in Coastal Premier League.

Travel baseball program based in West Ashley, Charleston.

USL pro club youth academy pathway directed by JIYSC Executive Director.

Two-studio dance school in Mount Pleasant running a competition team.

Youth travel club selecting top players ages 8U-12U from Charleston region.

Boys travel lacrosse club with specialized coaching staff.

Founded 2011 for middle-school boys basketball and academic development.

Mount Pleasant 14U travel baseball team with twice-weekly practices.

Southeast grassroots basketball program developing college and pro-bound players.

Travel soccer club competing in MLS Next (boys) and DPL (girls) across Charleston area.

Travel soccer program competing in Coastal/PMSL leagues for ages 6–18.

Volleyball club teaching fundamentals with progression to competitive travel.

Girls travel basketball program.

Dance studio running Youth Dance Company pre-professional training track.

Nationally recognized 13U-18U travel baseball program.

Mount Pleasant competitive youth soccer academy with 40-name coaching staff.

Johns Island travel baseball club building players from local rec league to competitive travel ball.

Travel lacrosse club for boys and girls in James Island and West Ashley.

Youth travel baseball club serving James Island.

Youth wrestling club for ages 5+.

Travel basketball program for grades 6-11 under A Brighter Future Foundation.

Competitive travel volleyball club established 2009, serving Mount Pleasant and Charleston.

Cheer and gymnastics gym with competitive team and Ninja Warrior program.

Travel soccer club with 900+ players across 55 teams training at Shea Family Fields.

Year-round competitive USA Swimming club based in Mount Pleasant.

Youth and club water polo association in North Charleston.

Competitive swim racing team coached full-time.

Charleston AAU basketball program since 1996 running boys and girls travel teams.

Elite cheerleading gym focused on tumbling and stunt progressions.

Multi-state travel volleyball club with sand/beach training on James Island.

Year-round competitive swim team in Charleston.

Dance, gymnastics, and cheer studio with recreational and competitive teams in Johns Island.

Indoor adventure park with ninja-warrior obstacle course and climbing for ages 4–12.

Shotokan karate instruction in Mount Pleasant and Sullivan's Island.

Boxing training program with locations in Charleston and North Charleston.

Ballet school in West Ashley serving ages 7 to 18.

Baseball and softball training facility with batting cages and specialized instruction.

Equine education and connection program on Wadmalaw Island.

MMA and Brazilian jiu-jitsu gym in West Ashley with youth classes.

Downtown Charleston basketball performance facility with professional instruction.

Ice hockey facility offering youth programs from ages 3–14 at the Stingrays practice site.

Yacht club junior sailing program for ages 5–18 with certified coaches.

Zipline and climbing wall adventure park in Awendaw for ages 5–12.

Nonprofit offering PATH-certified therapeutic riding and hunt-seat lessons.

Water polo club training beginner-to-advanced youth athletes.

Community sailing nonprofit offering youth programs and high school racing team support.

Dance studio with recreational classes and competitive Just Dance company for ages 3-18.

Flag and 7v7 football training program run by former collegiate player.

Nonprofit USA Wrestling regional training center based at The Citadel.

Martial arts academy offering judo, BJJ, boxing, aikido, and karate in West Ashley and North Charleston.

Branch of Charleston Taekwondo martial arts program for ages 3–17.

Pitcher development and youth baseball instruction facility at Northwoods Blvd, ages 7-18.

Climbing gym offering youth climbing sessions and club program.

Competitive dance conservatory competing at YAGP, Bella Moxi, and NYCDA levels.

Private quarterback training serving 50+ QBs across the Lowcountry.

Basketball performance training facility opening in Mount Pleasant in 2026.

Boxing training club on Charleston peninsula.

Baseball and softball training facility with simulators and teams for ages 8U-17U.

Offers Horse Adventures for Kids program and riding lessons on Johns Island.

Fencing club founded 2015, teaching all ages and levels.

US Soccer-sanctioned futsal facility offering indoor/outdoor camps and weekly training.

Nonprofit teaching golf and life skills to ages 5–18 across Charleston area.

Gymnastics and ninja-warrior training gym in West Ashley.

Performance coaching and Summer Speed Academy for youth athletes.

Free youth boxing training program at Shaw Community Center for ages 8+.

Swing training network location offering development plans for ages 8U and up.

Four-studio dance academy chain serving ages 15 months to 12 across Johns Island and James Island.

Yacht club junior sailing program for ages 6–18 on James Island.

Karate instruction with Little Ninjas program for ages 3–5 and after-school for ages 6–12.

Japan Karate Institute branch in North Charleston offering karate instruction.

Japan Karate Institute branch in West Ashley for ages 4–5.

Junior golf clinics and schools at Kiawah Island Golf Resort for ages 6–14.

Basketball camp operating in the Charleston area.

Nonprofit developing a youth BMX track in the Charleston area.

FCA All Abilities Sports Camp for ages 6-21 including basketball.

Quarterback and receiver/tight end training academy for middle school and college athletes.

Independent karate studio in Mount Pleasant with kids' programs.

European-style technical soccer training academy for ages 4–16.

Youth performance training facility offering football, volleyball and lacrosse for ages 8-18.

Hitting and catching instruction with select baseball teams.

Martial arts studio teaching karate, krav maga, kickboxing, jiu-jitsu, and taekwondo.

Hunter/jumper facility on Wadmalaw Island offering training and lessons.

Youth Basketball Development League franchise location for young athletes ages 3-7.

Tennis academy at Snee Farm Country Club in Mount Pleasant.

Royce Gracie-affiliated Brazilian jiu-jitsu academy in Mount Pleasant.

Junior golf instruction program at Shadowmoss Golf & Country Club.

Indoor soccer facility offering skills training and youth camps for ages 5–14.

Children's soccer program offering summer camps at Patriots Point.

Yacht club sailing program for middle school and high school teams.

Summer student-athlete development league pairing basketball with academics.

Downtown Charleston dance studio offering instruction for ages 2–18.

Tennis instruction at Wild Dunes Resort on Isle of Palms led by USPTA Elite Professional.

Private basketball training program with studios in Mount Pleasant and James Island.