Bringing historic Camp Daniels back to life
When South Carolina State University’s Camp Harry E. Daniels opened in 1947, it was a hub of activity, hosting 4-H campers, family reunions and corporate meetings. The 267-acre property adjacent to Lake Marion was initially purchased by the community through fundraising efforts and was later deeded to the university.
Camp Daniels was discontinued as a 4-H camp in 1994 due in part to the poor condition of the cabins that were built 50 years prior. Now, the university is bringing the camp back to life.
4-H Camp Harry Daniels 1953. Images courtesy of Clemson University Special Collections.
The Future of Camp Daniels
In 2019, A $3.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture enabled the university to demolish some of the cabins and other facilities on the north side of the lake and construct a new 1890 Research and Extension Center on the site. MOA Founder and CEO Michael Allen was the architect on the project.
Following the successful construction of the center, South Carolina State retained MOA Architecture to complete a master plan for the camp with comprehensive development options that will preserve the camp’s important history while maximizing its programming capacity and other development opportunities.
Camp Daniels site and plan.
A fully functional Camp Daniels will mean so much for the Orangeburg/Elloree community and for South Carolina. We are privileged to be a part of this historic project.