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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 Nashville 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 Summer Camp Guide

ART CAMPS

Cheekwood Summer Camp

Address: 1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 353-9827
Dates: July 1-31, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Prices vary per camp
Ages: 4-15 years old
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.

Cheekwood offers both one-day camps during school breaks as well as full-day camps during the summer. Camp topics include drawing, painting, clay, gardening and more, for campers ages 4-15 years old. Summer 2020 brings new camps inspired by the “Chihuly at Cheekwood” exhibit, in which children can learn about artist Dale Chihuly and his work as a glass sculptor, go out onto the property to view the large-scale installations in the gardens and then create their own pieces of art inspired by his work. Campers can also enjoy the new Bracken Foundation Children’s Garden, where they can explore all of the different spaces, learn about turtles in the new turtle pond and create turtle-inspired crafts in the studio. In addition to the new camp options, perennial favorites will also be available, including Clay Fundamentals, Mighty Masters, Garden Sprouts and Painting Techniques. Extended care options are available.

Cheekwood camp counselors help kids and encourage them in their artistic endeavors. Image: Cheekwood

Watkins College of Art & Design Camps

Address: 2298 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228 • (615) 277-7456

Young artists get to tackle all types of creative projects at the engaging camps hosted by Watkins College of Art & Design. Image: Watkins College of Art & Design

DANCE CAMPS

Centennial Youth Ballet Summer Intensive

Address: 211 27th Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 862-8439
Dates: June 1 – 12, 2020
Hours: Full-day
Cost: $400
Ages: 12-18 years old
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Opens January 13, 2020. Click HERE.

Friends of Metro Dance works with the Metro Parks Dance Division to provide access to high-quality classical ballet training to students who want to commit to, and benefit from, the rigor of more intensive training — regardless of the ability to pay. The summer intensive prepares students who attend longer out-of-state intensives. It offers a high-quality experience to students who cannot afford to travel, by bringing nationally renowned teaching artists to the Nashville home studio. There, students are taught a range of ballet styles and repertories, including classical, neo-classical and contemporary, along with character and pantomime. Students receive experience and guidance in composition and choreography so they can begin developing their own voices as artists.

Workshops help Centennial Youth Ballet dancers improve their technique. Image: Centennial Youth Ballet

Nashville Ballet Camps

Address: 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 297-2966 ext. 910
Dates: June 1-12, 2020 — Virtual camp; July 20-31, 2020 — Nashville Ballet
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Half-day camps: $180 for one week; Full-day camps: $220 for one week
Ages: 3-10 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Open now. Click HERE.

School of Nashville Ballet’s summer camps invite young minds to freely roam, imagine, and play as they partake in ballet, jazz, contemporary dance and pantomime classes. This camp is designed to create a magical experience for young dancers by exploring the essential elements of beloved stories. Each week includes a virtual performance opportunity.

Different activities throughout the day keep School of Nashville Ballet campers entertained and active while providing them a solid dance foundation. Image: Nashville Ballet

THEATER CAMPS

Nashville Children’s Theatre Camps

Address: 25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN 37210 • (615) 252-4670
Dates: Camps taking place May 26 – June 26, 2020, are virtual; July camps are still on track.
Cost: Start at $250
Ages: 4-18 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Opens mid- to late-January. Click HERE.

NCT drama camps are available for ages 4-18 years old and allow participants to explore the various facets of theater. Camps are taught by industry professionals, and topics include song, dance, improvisation, stage combat, playwriting and, of course, acting. Each week’s camp culminates in a performance to which parents and caregivers are invited. UPDATE: To ensure the safety of our students and artists, the first session of in-person summer camp is now exclusively being offered online. Each class will meet twice per week for five weeks. All will provide an interactive, age-appropriate theatre experience for children 3 – 18 years old from a computer, tablet, or smartphone through the ZOOM application.

NCT campers rehearse lines for a scene. Image: Nashville Children’s Theatre

SCIENCE CAMPS

Adventure Science Center Camps

Address: 800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 • [email protected]
Dates: Starting June 15, 2020
Hours: Full-day camps and one-day break camps, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (extended care available)
Cost: Summer camps: $300/week (members), $350/week (non-members); Break camps: $55/day (members), $65/day (non-members)
Ages: Kindergarten – 6th grade, special summer programming for grades 7 – 9
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Open now; click HERE.

Adventure Science Center camps combine science, technology, engineering and mathematics in ways that encourage kids to actively discover and examine concepts for themselves. Camp days are filled with hands-on activities, time to explore the science center, daily recess and engaging games. Campers will also be taught creative problem-solving skills, teamwork, persistence and follow-through in a fun learning environment. UPDATE: Camp sessions June 15 or later are currently scheduled to take place at half capacity due to COVID-19. If you have already registered for camp for June 1-5 and/or June 8-12 and are wanting to reschedule or are seeking a refund, please click here.

Adventure Science Center camps invite campers to explore the world of science in a fun, hands-on atmosphere. Image: Adventure Science Center

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

Address: 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN 37882 • (865) 448-6709
Dates: June & July
Hours: Overnight camp
Cost: Varies; financial aid is available.
Ages: 4-17 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Open now. Click HERE. Early bird discounts available on select summer camps until February 29, 2020.

Ages 4-17 can spend their summer exploring nature and the wilderness at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. This dynamic overnight camp offers hiking, swimming, crafts, backpacking, field experiments, nature exploration and more, all with the Great Smoky Mountains as the backdrop. While the majority of 2020 summer camps at Tremont have been cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns, Tremont leadership is working on family camp experiences that will meet stringent health guidelines.

Spend the summer becoming a good steward of the environment at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. Image: Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont

Mr. Bond’s Science Guys Camps

Address: 1011 Gillock Street Suite 160136, Nashville, TN 37216 • (615) 573-2702
Dates: End of May – Early August 2020
Hours: Half- and full-day camps
Cost: Varies per camp
Ages: 5 to 10 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.

Mr. Bond’s Science Guys’ Summer camps are designed to inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for science and learning by teaching creative problem-solving skills, teamwork and perseverance in a fun, kid-friendly setting. Themes like “Rocket to Mars! Space Camp,” “Crazy Chemistry” and “Engineering” showcase common and compelling themes that stir up excitement in the campers, and create a fun and educational summer experience.  They are holding half-day and full-day virtual science camps every week this summer and may have some in-person camps at MBA and Harding Academy in July.

Fun experiments abound in Mr. Bond’s Science Guys’ Summer camps! Image: Mr. Bond’s Science Guys

SCHOOL CAMPS

BGA Summer Camps

Address: 336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin, TN 37069 • (615) 567-8327
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Half- and full-day camps
Cost: $150-$300
Ages: K-12
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.

As BGA considers and pilots best practices for a return to campus activities, which includes our camp programs, we think that our best course of action is to prepare for a June 15 camp start date. With regard to the first two weeks of camp offerings, we are going to move those camps back in our schedule. We will announce these schedule adjustments the week of May 18. Additionally, we will be announcing next week virtual camp opportunities for the first two weeks of June. We are finalizing these offerings and will post information on our Summer Camp website.

BGA Summer Camps are open for kids in grades K-12. Image: BGA

Christ Presbyterian Academy’s Summer at CPA

Address: 2323A Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville, TN, 37215 • (615) 301-3544
Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Full, $250; Half, $175
Ages: Preschool to 12th grade
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian, but all are welcome.
Registration: Opens January 27, 2020; click HERE. Early bird pricing ends May 31, 2020.

Summer at CPA offers 40 different types of camps and areas of discovery, from arts and athletics to preschool camps and adaptive camps for children with special needs. Children can experience movement, art and music, and facilities include three dance studios. Before-care is available for an additional fee, and all programs are open to the Nashville Community. UPDATE: After much careful consideration, CPA has decided that no on-campus camps will be offered this summer. We will be providing information on virtual enrichments as it becomes available. Please visit cpalions.org/summer for updates.

Robotics camp is just one option at Summer at CPA. Image: CPA

Currey Ingram Academy Summer Programs

Address: 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 • (615) 507-3180 ext. 146
Dates: July 2020
Hours: Full-day camp
Cost: varies
Ages: varies based on program
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Currently open. Click HERE. 

Due to the continued concerns with Covid-19, Currey Ingram Academy has canceled its June summer offerings. But we hope to offer some summer programs in July, including:

• Camp Beech Creek sessions (July 6-10 and July 13-17)
• Rescheduled WRaP (Workforce Readiness and Preparation) — dates TBD
• Some Mustang Sports Camps — dates TBD

Currey Ingram Academy‘s campers are invited to explore the school’s 83-acre campus and all that it offers. Image: Currey Ingram Academy

Franklin Road Academy Summer Camps

Address: 4700 Franklin Road, Nashville TN 37220 • (615) 369-4567
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Half- and full-day camps
Cost: $150-$300/week
Ages: PreK-12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.

FRA is the place to be for summer camps! Whether you are looking for a sports camp, a full-day option for your preschooler or an upper school academic experience, there are options for everyone. Participants can explore sports, academics and the arts throughout the top-notch facilities and sprawling campus, conveniently located between Brentwood and Nashville.

FRA has summer camps options for all ages, from preK to grade 12. Image: Franklin Road Academy

Harding Academy Summer Camps

Address: 170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 356-5510
Dates: June 15 – August 7, 2020 (These are tentative dates. Please check the website for the latest updates.)
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Prices vary per camp
Ages: Pre-K through 8th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.

Harding Academy offers a diverse selection of summer camps, such as “Spa Science Camp,” “Wonderful World of Watercolor,” “Young Filmmakers,” “Lego Camp” and more. “Around About Adventures Camp” invites campers to explore Middle Tennessee and beyond throughout the week, on different fun adventures such as Nashville Shores, Beech Bend Amusement Park, Kentucky Down Under and more. Each camp is different but exciting and promises a fun summer experience.

Campers at Harding Academy‘s summer programs can enjoy a variety of exciting activities. Image: Harding Academy

Harpeth Hall Camps

Address: 3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville, TN 37215 • (615) 301-9286
Dates: July 1-31, 2020 (All June camps have been cancelled due to COVID-19.)
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Prices vary per camp
Ages: Pre-K through 12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Now open. Click HERE.

For more than 17 years, Harpeth Hall has offered a diverse selection of summer opportunities for girls, including sports, arts, philanthropy, academics and more. Echoing the school’s mission, Harpeth Hall’s summer camps teach campers to think critically, to lead confidently and to live honorably — all in a fun and welcoming environment.

Harpeth Hall‘s lacrosse camp is always a big hit. Image: Harpeth Hall

Montgomery Bell Academy Camps & Leagues

Address: 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 369-5368
Dates: May 26 – July 24, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: $100-$350 depending on camp
Ages: 4 and older, boys and girls
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Opens January 9, 2020. Click HERE.

Montgomery Bell Academy Camps & Leagues offers more than 130 camps each summer for a variety of interests. From sports and enrichments to academics and even driver’s education, campers can explore subjects that may be new or with which they’re already familiar — all in a fun, welcoming environment. Conveniently located on Harding Road, MBA also offers extended care for added convenience. UPDATE: MBA will look to begin the 2020 Summer Camp season on June 22nd. This start is contingent on Nashville reaching Phase 4 of the Reopening Plan. Families who have registered for a camp(s) that begins prior to June 22nd will be contacted. MBA will have a modified schedule put in place with the delayed start. Please continue to visit this page for further updates and changes in scheduling.

Kids of all ages and skill levels can hone their abilities on the sports field, in the classroom and even on the road at Montgomery Bell Academy Camps & Leagues. Image: Montgomery Bell Academy

Oak Hill School’s Under the Oaks Camp

Address: 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220 • (615) 298-9590
Dates: June 8-12, 2020
Hours: N/A
Cost: $90
Ages: Rising Pre-K – 6th grade
Religious affiliation: Christian (non-denominational)
Registration: Opens January 2020. Click HERE.

Under the Oaks, a summer day camp offered at Oak Hill School, provides children the opportunity to learn, play and create in a beautiful property and welcoming space. A wide variety of specialty camps are available, and campers can attend half- or full-day sessions based on individual needs and interests. Bus transportation and extended care are both available for an additional cost. UPDATE: Due to COVID-19, all Under the Oaks on-campus day camps this summer are canceled. We are excited to introduce a one-week Digital Under the Oaks Camp. Digital UTO will be held June 8-12 and feature a variety of camps that can be enjoyed from the comfort of your own home. Offerings include Kindergarten Getting to Know You, Introduction to Graphic Design, Chopped, Handlettering and much more! Each Digital UTO camp costs $90 for the week.  Click here to view the schedule and here to register.

Under the Oaks, a summer day camp offered at Oak Hill School, provides hands-on fun for rising preK-6th graders. Image: Under the Oaks

Summer at BA

Address: 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027
Dates: May 27 – July 23, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: $120 – $1,000
Ages: PreK – 9th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: TBD

Summer at BA offers an array of summer day camp opportunities for all types of interests and age levels. Campers can participate in athletic, academic, science and art camps with topics ranging from cooking to tennis to robotics and so much more. Brentwood Academy also offers summer academic enrichment classes that will run for two weeks each. These classes will be very helpful for students who may have been impacted by school closures due to COVID-19. Experienced teachers will provide your student with relevant academic skills and experiences that will prepare them to move forward into the next school year. Group lessons and discussions will take place each day during a two-hour class period. Additional time will be set aside for individual or small group work on skills that will prepare students for middle school and high school classes. To register for classes, go to summeratba/academicenrichment.com.

Lasting friends are waiting to be formed at Summer at BA camp! Image: Summer at BA

Summer at Ensworth

Address:
211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 250-8939 (lower/middle school programs)
7401 Highway 100, Nashville, TN 37221 • (615) 301-8917 (high school programs)
(615) 301-8924 (E-sports camp)
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Day camps
Cost: Vary based on camps
Ages: K-12
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.

At Summer at Ensworth camps, campers can spend their summer days enjoying a variety of activities in the areas of enrichment, arts, athletics, education, STEM and more. Full- and half-day camps are available for students in grades K-12.

GENERAL DAY CAMPS

Oak Hill Day Camp

Address: 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 • (615) 298-9583
Dates: All camps canceled through July 4.
Hours: Full-day camps, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; extended care available.
Cost: $315-$350; early care is free with sign-up
Ages: 4 years through 5th grade and 6th – 8th-grade middle school camp
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian, but all are welcome.
Registration: Opens in January 2020. Click HERE.

Oak Hill Day Camp, an outreach of First Presbyterian Church, has been serving up fun-filled summers since 1955. This American Camp Association-accredited, inclusive day camp offers an array of activities, including swimming, gym time, horseback riding, music, art, archery and more. Lunch is provided, and extended care is also available for an additional fee. UPDATE: All camps have been canceled through July 4. Further decisions will be made as Metro Nashville continues along the Phased Reopening Plan and in connection to First Presbyterian Church of Nashville programming decisions.

Oak Hill Day Camp campers get pool time during the week with fully trained lifeguards as well as their counselors. Image: Oak Hill Day Camp

Here’s to a fun and adventurous summer!

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