The 2026 Nashville Summer Camp Guide
These Nashville summer camp options provide fun and education for your children in a safe setting. See what Summer 2026 has in store!
Summer will be here before you know it, and if you’re looking for some great ways to keep your child engaged in a safe, friendly, and enriching environment, then StyleBlueprint’s Summer Camp Guide has some great options.
We are continuing to update this guide with 2026 dates. Please check back for more information!
DANCE & ARTS CAMPS
School of Nashville Ballet Summer Camps
Address: 3630 Redmon Street, Nashville, TN 37209 • (615) 297-2966 ext. 910 or [email protected]
Dates: June 1 – July 17, 2026
Cost: $300
Ages: 3-9 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Help your young artist strengthen the scope of their imagination at School of Nashville Ballet this summer! Designed to foster creative development through physical activity, their half-day camps are the perfect place to let your little one roam, imagine, and play. Each program helps children gain an appreciation for the arts, practice choreography, create crafts, and learn technique. In addition to camps, Nashville Ballet offers a variety of summer programs for children of all ages, including community classes and junior intensives.
Watkins Young Artists Programs
Address: 1900 Belmont Blvd. Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 460-8625 or watkins.communityed@belmont.
Dates: June 8 – July 17, 2026
Cost: $410-$1,500
Ages: 6-18 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Watkins Young Artist Programs help kids and teens develop creatively as they cultivate artistic skills. Led by outstanding artists, designers and educators, these programs explore the artistic process with emphasis on problem solving, designing, communicating and creating. Young artists will have the opportunity to work with high-quality materials, in college-level studios, so they encourage dressing for a mess to fully enjoy the creative process. Their summer youth art programs offer a full week of artistic inspiration. After the fun-filled week of creating, all youth will display their work alongside their peers in an art show open to all the artists’ families and friends.
Their camp for ages 15-18 is the Summer Studios pre-college experience. This program provides a rigorous art and design school experience with both a day program and overnight option. Students will study under the tutelage of industry professionals and the college faculty in the O’More and Watkins colleges at Belmont. All students will select courses matching their creative interests and engage in critiques as they work towards an exhibition of their work at the conclusion of the program.
Camps for ages 6-14 are day camp format, with students working under the guidance of expert art educators. Students will explore new media and techniques inspired by a weekly theme. All students will participate in an art show open to friends and family at the conclusion of the week.
SCIENCE & EDUCATION CAMPS
Adventure Science Center Camp
Address: 800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville, TN 37203 • (615) 862-5160 or [email protected]
Dates: May 26 – August 1, 2025
Cost: $399
Ages: Rising 1st-5th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Adventure Science Center Summer Camps invite curious minds to explore, experiment, and imagine through immersive, hands-on science experiences. From magical chemistry and super-powered physics to space exploration, invention, and advanced robotics, each camp is thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, build confidence, and make learning unforgettable. Whether your camper is discovering science for the first time or ready for a deeper challenge, their themed and specialty camps offer engaging, age-appropriate adventures led by expert educators—where every week is a new opportunity to learn by doing.
Deer Run Summer Camps — Day & Overnight
Address: 3845 Perkins Road Thompson’s Station, Tennessee 37179 • (615) 794-2918 or [email protected]
Dates: May 31 – July 17, 2026
Cost: $429.95 – $1,999.95
Ages: 5-Grade 10
Religious affiliation: Christian
Registration: Register HERE
Deer Run offers premier adventure recreation Day and Overnight Camps. Every summer the 150-acre wooded valley comes alive with campers experiencing exciting outdoor adventures, unplugging from their electronics, and developing friendships that stick. Campers discover their strengths and create lifelong memories while swimming in Spring Valley Lake, zooming across the valley on zip lines, competing in epic group games, learning about God’s love during worship and Bible study, and so much more. Deer Run’s camp counselors are positive role models who intentionally invest in the life of each child, encouraging and cheering campers on every day.
At Deer Run, campers participate in outdoor adventures, unplug from their electronics, and connect. Image: Deer Run
Travellers Rest Historic House Museum Summer Camps
Address: 636 Farrell Parkway Nashville, Tennessee 37220 • (615) 832-8197 ext. 15 or [email protected]
Dates: May 26 – July 31, 2026
Cost: Varies
Ages: 7-16 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Travellers Rest Historic House Museum offers a variety of exciting and unique summer camps each year, where campers truly turn history into an adventure and enjoy the next best thing to traveling back in time. They offer a safe, fun, and exciting atmosphere for children ages 7 to 16 who find history, archaeology, storytelling, arts and crafts, and the great outdoors a blast to study and learn. All camps are located on the grounds of the oldest historic home open to the public in Nashville, Tennessee, and focus on a different historical era or theme from the almost 1000 years of history our site covers.
Their week-long day camps from the end of May to early August offer a low camper-to-counselor ratio with no more than 20 campers per session and no more than 35 campers on their spacious eight-acre property at one time. They also offer convenient early care and after-care hours for busy parents on the go. Staff members cherish the opportunity every year to inspire the next generation of historians, archaeologists, historical artisans, and storytellers. It is their mission that, through history and education, your children will emerge from camp with new friends and a greater love for the past!
Tremont Summer Camp in the Smokies
Address: 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN 37882 • (865) 448-6709 or [email protected]
Dates: June 9 – July 28, 2026
Cost: Varies
Ages: 4-17 years
Religious affiliation: None
Registration: Register HERE.
At Tremont’s summer camps, live and learn inside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Tremont offers summer learning experiences that foster an understanding of the beautiful Appalachian mountains and encourage a lifelong appreciation and stewardship of the environment. Campers will experience wonder, ask questions, and have fun learning about nature — and themselves! From backpacking in the wilderness to learning about the secret haunts of salamanders, Tremont offers a variety of summer camp opportunities to serve different interests, abilities, and age groups, including camps for the whole family! Choose from Discovery Camp, Girls in Science, Backcountry Ecological Expedition, Wilderness Adventure Trek, Discovery Camp, Firefly Camp, Family Camp, and more!
Creekside Riding Academy & Stables
Address: 3531 Tobe Robertson Road, Columbia, Tennessee 38401 • (615) 595-7547 or [email protected]
Dates: June 2 – July 31, 2026
Cost: $450/week
Ages: 7-15 years
Religious affiliation: None
Registration: Register HERE.
Creekside Riding Academy & Stables’ kids summer camps offer hands-on fun for young horse lovers, blending riding instruction, horsemanship basics, and outdoor adventure in a safe, supportive environment. Campers build confidence as they learn grooming, tack, barn care, and riding skills from experienced instructors. Located just two miles south of Williamson County, Creekside provides a convenient, countryside escape where kids can unplug, make friends, and create unforgettable summer memories filled with learning and laughter.
Creekside Riding Academy & Stables’ kids summer camps offer hands-on fun for young horse lovers, blending riding instruction, horsemanship basics, and outdoor adventure in a safe, supportive environment. Image: Creekside Riding Academy & Stables
SCHOOL CAMPS
Summer at Christ Presbyterian Academy
Address: 2323A Old Hickory Boulevard, Nashville, TN 37215 • [email protected]
Dates: May 26 – July 17, 2026
Cost: Starting at $150
Ages: Preschool-12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Christ Presbyterian Academy is bringing over 40 camp offerings to children in Preschool through 12th grade this year. All Summer at CPA camps are open to the Nashville community and include fun and educational focuses for any child. This year’s camps include All-Sports Camp, Art Camp, Football, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Science, Musical Theatre, and more. Summer at CPA seeks to introduce campers to diverse experiences, help them develop new interests, meet new friends, and learn special skills. Whether learning a new art technique or building a robot, Summer at CPA creates a vibrant scene of exploration in a safe, nurturing environment.
Summer at CPA creates a vibrant space for learning and exploration in a safe, nurturing environment.
Franklin Road Academy Summer Camps
Address: 4700 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN 37220 • (615) 369-4567 or [email protected]
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026
Cost: Varies
Ages: Pre-K4 -12th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Summer is a time for exploration, creativity, and growth. FRA Summer Programs offer dynamic programs for students in pre-K4 through 12th grade, designed to ignite passions, build confidence, and create lasting memories. Each year, more than 750 campers from across the greater Nashville area join FRA for up to six weeks of unforgettable experiences on our vibrant campus. From high-energy sports camps and hands-on enrichment to academic adventures, there’s something for every interest and every age.
FRA‘s summer camps offer enriching experiences for boys and girls ages Pre-K4 through 12th grade. Image: FRA
Brentwood Academy
Address: 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027 • (615) 373-0611 or camps@
Dates: May 27 – July 24, 2026
Cost: Varies
Ages: Pre-K-8th grade
Religious affiliation: Christian
Registration: Register HERE.
Summer at Brentwood Academy is more than a camp. It is an extension of who they are. Their athletic, academic, and creative camps are designed with your child’s growth in mind, nurturing and challenging each whole person – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God.
Led by Brentwood Academy faculty, staff, and coaches who genuinely know and care for kids, each camp day is filled with adventure, learning, and friendships that last well beyond summer.
From sports to robotics and every fun activity in between, Summer at Brentwood Academy has it! Image: Brentwood Academy
Camp Ryan at Father Ryan High School
Address:700 Norwood Dr., Nashville, Tennessee 37204-3513 • (615) 383-4200 or [email protected]
Dates: May 26 – July 24, 2026
Cost: Varies
Ages: K -8th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Voted one of Nashville’s Best Summer Camps in 2025 by the Nashville Scene, Camp Ryan is where your child shines this summer. They have camps for all interests, abilities, and age levels, from artists and performers to budding scientists, entrepreneurs, athletes, and everything in between. Their 40-acre campus is your child’s playground for a fun, unforgettable summer filled with creativity and exploration. Camp Ryan will keep your child engaged and inspired! Before and after care is offered. Visit their website for more information.
From baseball and dance to chess and baking, Camp Ryan has something for all interests, abilities, and age levels.
Harding Academy Summer Camps
Address: 170 Windsor Drive, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 948-5813 or [email protected]
Dates: June 1 – July 25, 2026
Cost: $250-$500
Ages: Pre-K-7th grade
Religious affiliation: None
Registration: Register HERE.
From athletics and arts to nature exploration, coding, STEM, esports, discovery, and so much more, Harding Academy‘s camps offer something for every kind of learner—and every kind of joy. Each experience is thoughtfully designed and led by their trusted faculty and partners, blending hands-on learning with the creativity, curiosity, and community spirit their school is known for.
Whether your child loves to move, build, create, compete, or explore, they’ll find a place to shine. Harding summer programs are open to all students across the greater Nashville area.
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) 346-0135 or [email protected]
Dates: June 1 – July 31, 2026
Cost: Starting at $175
Ages: Rising K-8th Grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: See camp details & register HERE.
Harpeth Hall’s summer camps offer a full season of hands-on learning, creativity, and play. Across June and July, girls can spend their days exploring science and STEM labs, creating art and textiles, rehearsing for our summer musical, or joining active sessions like tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, and track and field. Younger campers enjoy Camp Honeybear’s blend of arts and sports, while specialty camps invite girls to sew, code with robotics, investigate forensics, experiment in the kitchen, or dive into photography, writing, and design. Full-day and half-day options are available throughout the summer, with opportunities to build skills, make friends, and have fun in a supportive, energetic environment.
Harpeth Hall offers an exciting array of summer camps for girls. Image: Harpeth Hall
MBA Summer Camps
Address: 4001 Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 298-5514 or [email protected]
Dates: May 26 – July 24, 2026
Cost: Varies
Ages: PreK-6th Grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Camps at MBA are all about trying new things, making friends, and having fun. From their action-packed All Sports Camp to hands-on enrichment like robotics, LEGO engineering, and video game design, to academic prep that builds skills and confidence, there’s something for everyone. No matter which camp you choose, your child will spend the week learning, playing, and creating on MBA’s campus.
MBA camps get kids’ minds and bodies moving. Image: Montgomery Bell Academy
Camp Overbrook at Overbrook Catholic School
Address: 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 292-5134 or [email protected]
Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026
Cost: $275-$375
Ages: 3-rising 1st grade
Religious affiliation: Catholic, all faiths welcome
Registration: Register HERE.
Camp Overbrook provides a structured environment filled with summer fun. With hands-on experiences tailored for 3-year-olds to rising 1st-grade co-ed campers, every child is sure to leave with new interests and hobbies. Whether joining for one week to experience a favorite theme or staying all summer, campers find comfort in the consistent routines and the excitement of weekly themes like Superheroes and Mad Science. Easily accessed from all major interstates in Nashville, Camp Overbrook also offers before-care from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and after-care from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Weekly themed activities offer a variety of fun and engaging learning opportunities. Image: Overbrook Catholic School
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School
Address: 290 Quintard Rd. Sewanee, Tennessee 37375 • (931) 463-2119 or [email protected]
Dates: July 11 – July 25, 2026
Cost: $1,200-$2,600
Ages: 11-15 years
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School‘s overnight “It’s Better Than Camp!” combines morning specialty sessions led by professional instructors and traditional summer camp activities throughout the day and evening. Campers have the opportunity to select activities that they are most interested in, including culinary arts, dance, theater, mountain biking, and more.
With an excellent staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4, IBTC! is perfect for campers who have never been away from home and/or are shy, while still being exciting and challenging for experienced campers.
St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School‘s “It’s Better Than Camp!” offers specialty sessions including painting, caving, climbing, and so much more. Image: St. Andrew’s-Sewanee School
Camp St. Cecilia
Address: 4210 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 293-1625 or [email protected]
Dates: June 1 – July 17, 2026
Cost: $100 to $360
Ages: 4-17 years
Religious affiliation: Catholic, all faiths welcome
Registration: Register HERE.
Camp St. Cecilia is a summer program designed to give girls ages 4-17 an opportunity to have fun while learning. Campers experience St. Cecilia Academy’s academics, athletics, and fine arts programs while interacting with faculty, students, coaches, alumnae, and parents. The camps offer excellent instruction for girls by experienced instructors. Each girl attending Camp St. Cecilia will be exposed to skills in various areas to develop her academic and extracurricular interests further.
Camp St. Cecilia offers programs in academics, athletics, and fine arts. Image: St. Cecilia
Currey Ingram Academy Summer Programs
Address: 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood TN 37027 • (615) 507-3200 or camps@
Dates: June 1 – July 24, 2026
Cost: Camp-dependent
Ages: K-12th grade
Religious affiliation: None
Registration: Register HERE.
Currey Ingram Academy offers unique half- and full-day offerings for summer camp on their beautiful 83-acre campus in Brentwood. Programs are designed to both excite and challenge children with a wide array of interests and academic needs. Currey Ingram Academy maintains a low camper-to-counselor ratio that allows for relationship building on a personal level, providing an individualized experience for your child to learn, grow, and have fun. From traditional summer camps to specialized ADHD and ASD programs, CIA has something for every camper this summer!
Camp Tiger Town at Saint Henry School
Address: 6401 Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37205 • (615) 352-1328 or [email protected]
Dates: June 1 – July 18, 2026
Cost: $165-$210
Ages: Pre-K3-7th grade
Religious affiliation: Catholic
Registration: Register HERE.
Camp Tiger Town is a one-of-a-kind summer experience offering camps for children from PreK3 through 7th grade, with an exciting variety of themes designed so every child can find activities they love. Campers enjoy arts and crafts, sports, cooking, science experiments, cheer, tumbling, dance, and learning new skills like knitting or baton twirling. Their unique and wildly popular themes—such as American Girl Doll and Pets Camp, YouTube Challenges, Field Trips in Reverse, Theme Park Adventures, Monster Trucks and Hot Wheels, Summer Camp Salon, Party in the USA and PopStar Bootcamp—make each week feel like a brand-new adventure. Campers especially love fun extras like lunchtime dance parties, Snow Cone Fridays, delicious catered lunch options, and attentive counselors.
From crafts and cooking to monster trucks, Camp Tiger Town is the place to be this summer! Image: Camp Tiger Town
Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea Youth Football Camp
Address: 2700 Children’s Way, Nashville, TN 37212 • (615) 322-3565 or [email protected]
Dates: June 8 – June 12, 2026
Cost: $250, Early Bird Special $175 until March 1!
Ages: Rising kindergarten-8th grade
Religious affiliation: N/A
Registration: Register HERE.
Vanderbilt’s Clark Lea Youth Football Camp promises an action-packed, full-week experience filled with a dynamic blend of skill development, camaraderie, and spirited competition. Designed to cater to the diverse interests of young participants and a wide age range, the camp will feature specialized position drills aimed at honing individual skills and enhancing tactical understanding. Participants can also look forward to engaging in a variety of group activities, fostering teamwork, and building lasting friendships. Each participant should walk away from the week feeling like they have worked to improve their athletic abilities but also have built memorable experiences extending beyond the playing field.
Vanderbilt’s entire football coaching staff will be on-site to coach your kids and provide grade-level fundamental skills. Image: Clark Lea Youth Football Camp
Here’s to an adventurous summer!
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