Kickin' Kids After School & Summer Camp
Private
Kickin' Kids has run after-school care and summer camp on East Blackstock Road in Spartanburg for more than 25 years, built around karate instruction to teach discipline, respect and self-confidence. Camp days combine martial arts training with team-building challenges, character development lessons and goal-setting, and campers are grouped by grade: 4K-1st, 2nd-4th, and separate 5th-through-middle-school boys' and girls' groups. No prior martial arts experience is required.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Kickin' Kids After School & Summer Camp directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Matthew HendersonWe absolutely love Kickin Kids! Coach Coosh and Coach Dessa are incredible with the kids and truly go above and beyond every single class. They take the time to not only teach karate, wrestling, and sparring techniques, but they also make sure every child understands discipline, confidence, respect, and teamwork. What really stands out is the patience and dedication they show with each child, no matter their skill level. They create an environment where kids feel encouraged, supported, and motivated to do their best. You can tell they genuinely care about helping each child grow both inside and outside the gym. It is rare to find coaches who are this invested in building strong character while also teaching great skills. Kickin Kids has been an amazing experience, and I highly recommend it to any parent looking for a positive, structured, and uplifting program for their children!
★★★★★Ghost Dog 9000My son has been coming here for a couple of weeks and always has a good time. He loves to show us the cool karate moves he learned each week and even likes to practice them at home! I love seeing him interact with a different group of kids because he is usually pretty shy. The coach is great- he is patient with the kids yet firm in discipline which I appreciate.
★★★★★Nikki BrackinsOur whole family takes martial arts lessons here. For our son it's about confidence. My husband exercise. For me mental health. Being able to defend ourselves is a bonus! We love it here
★★★★★Justin LynnWe absolutely love Kickin Kids. My son participates in sparring karate classes and their summer camp, and both have been outstanding experiences. The instructors are amazing—patient, encouraging, and truly invested in helping each child grow both in skill and confidence. I would recommend Kickin Kids to anyone.
★★★★★Jessie UlmerThey are great with the kids and a life saver for parents who work when school is closed for the day. My kids love it so much they beg to stay until 8PM when they have Parent’s Night Out. They do homework before they let the kids play to make sure it gets done and then I don’t have to do it when I get home after a long day of work. They are very easy to communicate with and always keep me updated on how the kids are doing. I highly recommend this program to anyone who needs afterschool care for their kids!