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Summer camps and school break sessions are a great way to keep your children active and entertained even when school’s out, but with so many options, it can be challenging to know which summer camp is best for your child. When you’re ready to start looking for how to keep your kids engaged, check out our handy Memphis Summer Camp Guide, which showcases a variety of arts camps, sports camps, school camps and more. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite summer camp options, and we think your kiddos will love them too!
StyleBlueprint’s Memphis Summer Camp Guide
SCHOOL CAMPS
Briarcamp at Briarcrest Christian School
Address: 76 S. Houston Levee Rd, Eads, TN 38028 • (901) 765-4620
Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2020
Hours: Full and half-day camps
Cost: $36 per full-day and $26 per half-day
Ages: Pre-K – 7th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Briarcrest Christian School’s Briarcamp offers entertaining summer opportunities to keep children engaged in learning through supervised activities in a safe, healthy Christian environment. Camp topics include sports, science, theater, tech, robotics and more.
ECS Summer Camps
Address: 1920 Forest Hill Irene Road, Germantown, TN 38139 • (901) 754-7217
Dates: July 6 – August 7, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camp
Cost: TBD
Ages: Pre-K through fifth grade
Religious affiliation: Christian
Registration: Click HERE.
ECS offers a vast array of camp options for many different interests. Campers can enjoy spending their summer days immersed in athletics, arts, academics, STEM, Spanish and more, and they will flourish in a loving, Christian environment.
Kids can enjoy a variety of camp options at ECS Summer Camps. Image: ECS
FACS 2020 Summer Refreshments
Address: 8650 Walnut Grove Rd., Cordova, TN 38018 • (901) 324-8310
Dates: June 3 – July 22, 2020
Hours: Day camps
Cost: TBD
Ages: SrK – 5th grade
Religious affiliation: Assembly of God
Registration: No online registration. Learn more HERE.
Kids can enjoy a summer of arts & crafts, scavenger hunts, science, storybook adventures, study skills workshops, sports and so much more. Activities are all planned around a weekly theme.
Hutchison Summer Camp
Center for Excellence
Address: 1740 Ridgeway Road, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 507-2460
Dates: May 26-August 14, 2019
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Varies based on camp length
Ages: 3-18 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Hutchison’s Center for Excellence classes provide a variety of activities that range from hands-on to thoughtfully engaging. Options include STEM, woodworking, reading, creative writing, cooking, dance, graphic design, sports, language immersion and more.
Center for Excellence classes range from sports to STEM and everything in between. Image: Center for Excellence
SPARK Summer Day Camp
Address: 1740 Ridgeway Road, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 762-6674
Dates: May 26-August 14, 2019
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: $235 per session ($188 for sessions 1 & 6)
Ages: Girls entering grades 1-7, boys entering grades K-4
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
SPARK Summer Day Camp offers a traditional summer camp experience with weekly themes from which to choose. Campers can enjoy fun and engaging activities such as petting zoo, swimming, face painting, a color run, magic shows, bounce houses, arts & crafts, games and more.
SPARK Summer Day Camp campers can enjoy a care-free, active summer. Image: SPARK Summer Day Camp
Presbyterian Day School
Address: 4025 Poplar Ave., Memphis, TN 38111 • (901) 842-4609
Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2020 (closed first week of June and July 4)
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: $150-$250
Ages: 3 years through 7th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Presbyterian Day School offers Camp PDS for and summer programs for varying ages and interests. Activities include golf, basketball, water activities, art, technology and so much more.
St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School Explorers Summer Camps
Address: 4830 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38117 • (901) 435-5843
Dates: Session 1 — June 1-June 26, 2020; Session 2 — July 6-July 31, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Varies by camp
Ages: PK2-12th grade
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Registration: Click HERE.
SAA-SDS Explorers Summer Camps are a fun way for all ages to enjoy the summer while offering a challenging and thought-provoking opportunity to expand their imaginations. Options include musical theater, science, reading, volleyball camps and more. Extended care is available.
SAA-SDS Explorers Summer Camps allow kids to challenge their minds and bodies. Image: SAA-SDS
Summer at St. George’s
Address: 1880 Wolf River Blvd. in Collierville • (901)457-2000 and 8250 Poplar Ave. in Germantown • (901) 261-2300
Dates: July 6 – August 7, 2020
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (full day), with half-day specialty camps in the morning or afternoon
Cost: most camps in the $150-$275 range
Ages: PreK-12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Summer at St. George’s invites children in the local community to participate in a diverse array of camps, including sports, yoga, cooking, STEM, trips and more. Extended care and transportation options are available for transit between campuses.
Summer at St. Mary’s
Address: 40 Perkins Road, Memphis, TN 38117 (901) 537-1415
Dates: June 1 – August 7, 2020 (closet June 29 – July 3)
Hours: Day camp
Cost: Approx. $200/week
Ages: PreK – 12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Children are invited to enjoy a fun-filled summer at St. Mary’s. Choose from exciting camp options like sports, academics, dance, fine arts, finance and more.
Summers at Lausanne 2020
Address: 1381 W. Massey Road, Memphis, TN 38120 • (901) 474-1055
Dates: May 26 – August 7, 2020 (no camp from June 29 – July 3, 2020)
Hours: Full-day camp
Cost: TBD
Ages: Rising JK – rising 8th graders
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Children can enjoy an action-packed summer at Summers at Lausanne 2020. The camp program options include topics of interest like Animal Adventures, basketball, STEAM and more. Additional activities to round-out the afternoons include swimming and water slides, gym games and more!
This camper is trying his skills in the kitchen at Once Upon a Recipe camp at Lausanne. Image: Lausanne
Summer Camp at Christian Brothers High School
Address: 5900 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38120 • (901) 261-4900
Dates: June & July 2020
Hours: TBD
Cost: TBD
Ages: Grades K-12
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Registration: TBD
Westminster Academy Summer Camps
Address: 2520 Ridgeway Road, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 604-7917
Dates: TBD
Hours: TBD
Cost: Prices vary per camp
Ages: JK-12th grade
Religious affiliation: Evangelical Christian
Registration: Opens December 15, 2019. Click HERE.
Westminster Academy camps invite kids to enjoy their summer through a variety of camps with different topics. Camps options include sports, art, music, service and academic, and all are offered in a loving Christian environment where they can also explore God’s creation.
ARTS CAMPS
Summer at New Ballet
Address: 2157 York Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 726-9225
Dates: June 22 – July 24, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camp
Cost: TBD
Ages: 3-12 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
New Ballet Ensemble and School is planning to host a series of virtual summer camps during the month of July. Click HERE for a complete list of camp programs.
Campers will enjoy exploring the art of dance at any of the Summer at New Ballet sessions. Image: New Ballet Ensemble
Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory (Playhouse on the Square)
Address: 66 S. Cooper St., Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 937-6475
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Day camp, 1- and 2-week options available
Cost: ~$200 per week depending on camp
Ages: Rising K – 12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Arts lovers will enjoy spending their summer at Playhouse on the Square’s Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory, now in its 36th summer. Camp options focus on acting, dance and voice as participants explore their theatrical abilities and stretch their imaginations.
Summer Youth Conservatory campers can enjoy a song- and dance-filled experience. Image: Playhouse on the Square
SCIENCE & NATURE CAMPS
Camp Lichterman
Address: Lichterman Nature Center 5992 Quince Road, Memphis, TN 38119 • (901) 636-2221
Dates: TBD
Hours: Full- and half-day camp
Cost: TBD
Ages: 6-13 years or preK-8th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
Campers can explore the great outdoors and enjoy a science-filled summer at Camp Lichterman, where they can partake in experimental science, interactive wildlife games, nature walks, and animal interactions all while focusing on the importance of STEM and the conservation of natural resources.
This camper made “elephant toothpaste” at Camp Lichterman, where campers enjoy a strong focus on science and nature. Image: Pink Palace/Camp Lichterman
ATHLETIC CAMPS
Revolutions Bicycle COOP Wrench & Ride Bike Camps
Address: 1000 S. Cooper, Memphis, TN 38104 • (901) 552-5097
Dates: TBD
Hours: Weekly full-day camps
Cost: TBD
Ages: Grades 1-9
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.
For kids in search of an active summer experience, Revolutions is ideal. Campers can spend their summer improving their cycling skills, learning basic bike repair and safety skills, enjoying daily rides and more.
Basic bike repair is part of the fun at Revolutions bike camp. Image: Revolutions.
Here’s to a fun and adventurous summer!
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