Most summer camp registrations open in January, so it’s important to start your summer planning at the beginning of each year. Camps in Nashville take place in May, June, and July offering a variety of fun activities, including sports, drama, music, crafts, and more. Here is Nashville Guru’s guide to the best kids camps in Nashville, including dates, age requirements, general hours, and more.
Kids Camps in Nashville
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Cheekwood Estate & Garden’s summer camp offers fun options for kids ages 5-14. These camps include garden exploration, arts, and crafts.
- Dates: May 30, 2023 – July 28, 2023
- Ages: 5-14
- General Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 20, 2023
Camp Widjiwagan
Camp Widjiwagan is a part of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee. This organization offers day camps, overnight camps, and ranch camps. The day camps include activities such as swimming, nature hikes, and crafts.
- Dates: May 29, 2023 – August 5, 2023
- Ages: 4-16
- General Hours: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Registration: Opens on January 20, 2023
Adventure Science Center
Adventure Science Center is offering nine weeks of summer camp featuring different weekly themes such as Wonders of The Galaxy, Wizarding World of Science, and Dinosaurs Exhibition. Before-care and after-care are offered during most weeks of camp.
- Dates: May 29, 2023 – August 4, 2023
- Ages: 5-12
- General Hours: 8:30am – 4:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 20, 2023
Nashville Ballet
The Nashville Ballet’s half-day camps provide children with creative development through movement and dance. The schedule includes dancing, craft time, storytime, yoga, and snack time.
- Dates: May 30, 2023 – July 28, 2023
- Ages: 4-8
- General Hours: 9:00am – noon
- Registration: Opens on January 20, 2023
White Brick Art Studio
There will be four different summer camps at White Brick Art Studio throughout June and July. These artistic and creative camps will be led by two certified art educators and are limited to 12 students per camp.
- Dates: June 12, 2023 – July 21, 2023
- Ages: 5-14
- General Hours: 9:00am – noon and 1:00pm – 4:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 20, 2023
Ensworth
Ensworth is offering 10 weeks of summer camps for grades K-12. These camps focus on music, art, sports, cooking, and nature. Campers of all ages are provided with the options of before-care and after-care.
- Dates: May 30, 2023 – July 28, 2023
- Ages: 5-18
- General Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm (varies on camp)
- Registration: Opens on January 20, 2023
University School of Nashville
Campers at University School of Nashville (USN) can expect a variety of interactive activities throughout the summer including all-day camps, morning session camps, and afternoon sessions. Each camp is for different grades and age groups.
- Dates: June 5, 2023 – August 4, 2023
- Ages: 5-18
- General Hours: 8:00am – 4:00pm (varies on camp)
- Registration: Opens on January 9, 2023
Franklin Road Academy
Every summer, Franklin Road Academy (FRA) offers six weeks of camps, and over 600 students come out to participate. There are sports camps, and enrichment camps, as well as Jr. Panther camps for grades PreK-4 through kindergarten.
- Dates: June 5, 2023 – July 28, 2023
- Ages: 4-14
- General Hours: 8:00am – 3:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 11, 2023
Nashville Children’s Theatre
The Nashville Children’s Theatre is offering ten weeks of summer camp for children ages 4-5. There will be a mini theatre voyages camp and a paw patrol mini camp!
- Dates: May 30, 2023 – August 4, 2023
- Ages: 4-5
- General Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm
- Registration: Opens on March 1, 2023
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) is offering seven weeks of summer camp including sports camps, coed academic prep camps, and enrichment camps. These camps are sectioned off into full-day camps, morning camps, and afternoon camps.
- Dates: May 30, 2023 – July 28, 2023
- Ages: 4-18
- General Hours: 7:00am – 5:00pm (varies on camp)
- Registration: Opens on January 11, 2023
More summer camps will be added as they are announced. Is your favorite camp missing? Let us know in the comments!
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My favorite summer camp is missing from this list. Summer Camp at Learning Zone Century City for ages 2-5 years old!