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: June 1 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Prices vary per camp
Ages: 4-15 years old
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Begins February 2020; 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.

Watkins College of Art & Design Camps

Address: 2298 Rosa Parks Blvd., Nashville, TN 37228 • (615) 277-7456
Dates: June 8 – July 10, 2020
Hours: Full-day, week-long camp
Cost: $385 – $425
Ages: 6-14 years old
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Opens January 1, 2020. Click HERE.

Watkins College of Art & Design offers tremendous artistic camp opportunities for the not-yet-college-age crowd. Ages 6-11 can enjoy ROYGBIV, in which participants explore 2- and 3-dimensional art and spend their whole week fully immersed in age-appropriate projects inspired by weekly themes. Ages 12-14 can take part in the Studio Series, which dives into a specific media, project or theme each week, introducing basic principles and elements while exploring advanced techniques for further practice.

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.

Nashville Ballet Camps

Address: 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 297-2966 ext. 910
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Half-day camps: $250 for one week, $150 per additional weeks; Full-day camps: $350 for one week, $250 per additional weeks. Extended care is available for an additional fee.
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. By focusing on a new ballet each week that has been performed by Nashville Ballet’s Company in the past, children learn about the ballet’s plot, practice choreography, act out the story, make crafts pertaining to the set and costumes, watch performance footage and take ballet class.

THEATER CAMPS

Nashville Children’s Theatre Camps

Address: 25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN 37210 • (615) 252-4670
Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Full-day camps
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.

SCIENCE CAMPS

Adventure Science Center Camps

Address: 800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 • [email protected]
Dates: TBD
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: Opens February 4, 2020; 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.

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. And for a family bonding experience like no other, ask about Family Camp.

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: Full-day camps
Cost: Varies per camp
Ages: PreK 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.

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.

BGA Summer Camps provide an extensive array of rich camp experiences in areas such as academic, athletic, enrichment, and art. Each camp offers an age-appropriate experience that is directed by a BGA teacher/coach or a certified camp professional. BGA summer camp programs are open to anyone wanting to attend, and early-care, after-care, and between-care is available for an additional fee.

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.

Currey Ingram Academy ADHD Summer Treatment Program

Address: 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN 37027 • (615) 507-3180 ext. 146
Dates: June 8 – 26 and July 6 – 24, 2020
Hours: Full-day camp
Cost: $4,000
Ages: 8-12 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Currently open. Click HERE. Deadline is May 30, 2020.

Currey Ingram Academy’s ADHD Summer Treatment Program is an intensive six-week program for students ages 8 to 12 with ADHD. It takes place on Currey Ingram’s 83-acre campus. Participants can explore the nature trails, a creek, sports fields and creative indoor spaces, all while learning and developing social skills, problem-solving and self-regulation strategies. Parents are also required to attend a weekly parent meeting that will provide tangible and transformative information as to how they can best support their child.

Franklin Road Academy Summer Camps

Address: 4700 Franklin Road, Nashville TN 37220 • (615) 369-4567
Dates: TBD
Hours: Day camp
Cost: TBD
Ages: PreK-12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Click HERE.

Kids who attend Franklin Road Academy’s summer camps have a fun and active summer ahead. Participants can explore sports, academics and the arts throughout the top-notch facilities and sprawling campus, conveniently located between Brentwood and Nashville.

Harding Academy Summer Camps

Address: 170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 356-5510
Dates: TBD
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.

Harpeth Hall Camps

Address: 3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville, TN 37215 • (615) 301-9286
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: Prices vary per camp
Ages: Pre-K through 12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Opens January 9, 2020. 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.

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.

Oak Hill School’s Under the Oaks Camp

Address: 4815 Franklin Road, Nashville, TN 37220 • (615) 298-9590
Dates: June 1 – 26, 2020
Hours: Full- and half-day camps
Cost: $190 per half-day camp, $225 per adventure camp
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.

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 ages levels. Campers can participate in athletic, academic, science and art camps with topics ranging from cooking to tennis to robotics and so much more.

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: May 26 – July 24, 2020
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.

Here’s to a fun and adventurous summer!

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