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, July, and August, 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
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 24, 2026 – August 7, 2026
- Ages: 5-15
- General Hours: 7:30am to 4:30pm
- Registration: Opens on January 7, 2026
Willow Springs Day Camp
Willow Springs Day Camp, located in Franklin, offers six sessions of summer camp this year with activities including archery, drama, cooking, gardening, yard games, and more. Each camp will have activities for specific age and grade groups.
- Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 2, 2026
- Ages: 5-12
- General Hours: 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 14, 2026, at 10:00am
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) offers a variety of camp options, including sports camps, enrichment camps, and academic camps. These camps are sectioned off into full-day camps, morning camps, and afternoon camps.
- Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 24, 2026
- Ages: 4-17
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon | 1:00pm to 4:00pm | 9:00am to 3:00pm (varies by camp)
- Registration: Opens mid-January 2026, for sport and enrichment camps (official date will be announced soon) | Opens March 1, 2026, for academic camps
Nike Sports Camps
Nike is offering multiple sports camps this summer for kids in the Nashville area. Options include basketball, tennis, lacrosse, volleyball, and soccer. These camps will take place at Christ Presbyterian Academy, Davidson Academy, Franklin Road Academy, Lipscomb University, and Trevecca Nazarene University. Each camp has specific age requirements and schedules. Some camps provide day-camp and overnight-camp options.
- Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 25, 2026 (specific dates vary by program)
- Ages:
Basketball Camp at Trevecca Nazarene University: ages 7-18
Tennis Camp at Lipscomb University Racquet Club: ages 4-17
Girls Lacrosse Day Camp at FRA: ages 10-18
Boys Lacrosse Day Camp at FRA: ages 10-18
Volleyball Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: ages 10-17
Basketball Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: ages 9-15
Soccer Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: ages 6-14
Basketball Camp at Davidson Academy: ages 8-16 - General Hours:
Basketball Camp at Trevecca Nazarene University: day camp + overnight options
Tennis Camp at Lipscomb University Racquet Club: 7:45am to 10:00am | 7:45am to noon
Girls Lacrosse Day Camp at FRA: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Boys Lacrosse Day Camp at FRA: 9:00am to 3:30pm
Volleyball Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Basketball Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: 9:00am to 3:00pm | 9:00am to noon
Soccer Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: 9:00am to 3:00pm | 9:00am to noon
Basketball Camp at Davidson Academy: 9:00am to 3:00pm - Registration:
Basketball Camp at Trevecca Nazarene University: TBA
Tennis Camp at Lipscomb University Racquet Club: Opens January 7, 2026
Girls Lacrosse Day Camp at FRA: TBA
Boys Lacrosse Day Camp at FRA: TBA
Volleyball Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: Opens January 7, 2026
Basketball Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: Opens January 7, 2026
Soccer Camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy: Opens January 7, 2026
Basketball Camp at Davidson Academy: Opens January 7, 2026
Nashville Zoo
Campers in grades K-12 can spend their summer with day camps at the Nashville Zoo. Each camp will feature animal trail exploration, games, art, hands-on activities, and up-close animal encounters. Before-care and after-care are available for an extra fee.
- Dates: May 26, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Ages: 5-18
- General Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm (with before and after care options)
- Registration: Opens on February 4, 2026, at 10:00am (members only) & February 11, 2026, at 10:00am (general public)
Ensworth
Ensworth is offering summer opportunities for campers and students ages 5-18. 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 26, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Ages: 5-18
- General Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm (varies by camp)
- Registration: Opens on January 7, 2026
Nashville Gymnastics Training Center
The Nashville Gymnastics Training Center is offering three different summer camp options, including gymnastics (ages 5+), ninja and parkour (ages 5+), and minis (ages 3-4). Campers must also bring their lunch, snacks, and water bottles each day they attend camp.
- Dates: May 26, 2026 – August 7, 2026
- Ages: 3-5+
- General Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 2, 2026
Little Art House
Sign up for art camp at Little Art House this summer. Campers will make projects that span multiple mediums including collage, watercolor, tempera paint, and oil pastel. These camps will take place at either The Little Art House in Sylvan Park and Hillsboro Village, or The Getalong in East Nashville.
- Dates: May 26, 2026 – August 14, 2026
- Ages: 3-9
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon | 9:00am to 2:00pm | 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Registration: Opens January 8, 2026
Nashville Ballet
The Nashville Ballet’s half-day camps provide children with creative development through movement and dance. These programs will encourage children to develop an appreciation for the arts through creating crafts, learning dance techniques, and exploring the joy of artistic expression.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 17, 2026
- Ages: 3-9
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon | 1:00pm to 4:00pm (varies on age group)
- Registration: Opens on January 7, 2026
Coding Camps & STEM Programs at Vanderbilt
iD Tech is offering a variety of coding camps and STEM programs (day camps and overnight camps) at the Vanderbilt campus this summer, while offering breaks in between so kids can enjoy some outdoor time playing ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, kickball, and more. Expect camp courses like Minecraft Game Design Camp, Python Coding 101, AI and Machine Learning, and more.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 17, 2026
- Ages: 7-17
- General Hours: 8:30am to 5:00pm (varies on camp and day of week) – overnight options also available
- Registration: Opens on January 6, 2026
Camp Davis
Gordon JCC is bringing back Camp Davis for another fun summer of camps. These camps will apply a Jewish lens to their programming. Expect specialty camps focusing on STEM, sports, and creative arts.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 24, 2026
- Ages: 6-13
- General Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm (varies by camp)
- Registration: Opens on January 7, 2026
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens offers fun summer camp experiences for kids ages 5-14. These camps include garden exploration, artistic opportunities, and creative activities. There are half-day and full-day camp options for specific age groups.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 24, 2026
- Ages: 5-14
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon | 1:00pm to 4:00pm | 9:00am to 4:00pm
- Registration: Opens February 9, 2026, for members and February 16, 2026, for not-yet-members
Climb Nashville
There will be 8 weeks of summer camp at Climb Nashville (west location). This summer camp experience will offer kids the opportunity to learn how to rock climb. Rental harnesses and shoes are included.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 27, 2026
- Ages: 6-12
- General Hours: 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 6, 2026
Belmont University
Belmont University offers a wide variety of summer camp options in sports, science, math, health, music, design, art, theatre, and more. Each camp has specific age requirements and schedules. Some of the sports camps offered include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s tennis, and volleyball. Science, math, and health camps are designed for middle and high school students, except for Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies, which is a camp designed for ages 6-11. Overall, most art and music camps offer both day and overnight options. For younger children aged 3-5, Belmont offers the Little Bruins Preschool Summer Program, available in June and July 2026.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026 (specific dates vary by program)
- Ages:
Men’s Basketball: ages 7-12
Women’s Basketball: ages 7-14
Volleyball: grades 4-12
Men’s Soccer: ages 6-14
Women’s Soccer: ages 5-18
Men’s & Women’s Tennis: ages 7-17
Theatre: grades 6-12
Youth Art Camps: ages 6-18
Architecture, Interior, and Fashion Design: teenagers
Music (vocal and instrumental): grades 6-12
Science, Math, and Health: middle and high school students
Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies: ages 6-11
Little Bruins Summer Program: ages 3-5 - General Hours:
Men’s & Women’s Basketball: 8:30am to 4:00pm
Volleyball: TBA
Men’s Soccer: 9:00am to 1:00pm
Women’s Soccer: 9:00am to 1:00pm | 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Men’s & Women’s Tennis: 9:00am to 3:30pm | 9:00am to noon
Theatre: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Youth Art Camps: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Architecture, Interior, and Fashion Design: day camp + overnight options
Music (vocal and instrumental): day camp + overnight options
Science, Math, and Health: 8:15am to 4:00pm
Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies: 9:30am to 12:30pm | 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Little Bruins Summer Program: 8:00am to 4:30pm
- Registration:
Men’s Basketball: Opens February 1, 2026, at 9:00am
Women’s Basketball: Opens January 23, 2026
Volleyball: TBA
Men’s & Women’s Soccer: Opens January 7, 2026
Men’s & Women’s Tennis: Opens January 7, 2026
Theatre: Opens January 16, 2026
Youth Art Camps: TBA
Architecture, Interior, and Fashion Design: Opens January 7, 2026
Music (vocal and instrumental): Opens January 16, 2026
Science, Math, and Health: Opens January 7, 2026
Beetles, Bugs, and Butterflies: TBA
Little Bruins Summer Program: contact littlebruins@belmont.edu for registration inquiries
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 session camps. Each camp is tailored to different grade levels and age groups.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Ages: 5-15
- General Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm (varies by camp)
- Registration: Opens January 7, 2026
Camp Twigs
Camp Twigs will have 8 weeks of summer camp in Bellevue and Hendersonville. Campers will have the opportunity to connect with nature through outdoor activities, crafts, and educational skill-learning experiences.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Ages: 5-16
- General Hours: 8:30am to 3:30pm (varies by camp)
- Registration: Opens on January 6, 2026
Harpeth Hall
Harpeth Hall is an all-girls school that offers a variety of summer camps. There will be morning camps, afternoon camps, and full-day camp options. Expect art, academic, and athletic adventures.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Ages: 5-11
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon | 12:30pm to 3:00pm | 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 15, 2026
Nashville Theatre School
During the summer, the Nashville Theatre School host intensives and workshops for ages 7-18, along with fun morning camps for children ages 4-7. Some of the camp options include Pop Star Camp, KPop Kamp, Disney Musicals Camp, and many more.
- Dates: June 1, 2026 – August 6, 2026
- Ages: 4-18
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon | 12:30pm to 4:30pm (varies by camp)
- Registration: Opens on January 7, 2026, at 9:00am
Girl Scouts
Spend the summer with Girl Scouts. Campers will have the option to choose between day camps and overnight camps. These camps are focused on being outdoors, building social and emotional skills, and making new friendships.
- Dates: June 3, 2026 – July 31, 2026
- Ages: 5-18 (girls)
- General Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm | overnight camp
- Registration: Opens on January 6, 2026
Boy Scouts
Kick off the summer season with the Boy Scouts. This year, there will be 4 weeks of summer camp opportunities that will feature a variety of fun outdoor activities.
- Dates: June 7, 2026 – July 11, 2026
- Ages: 5-18 (boys)
- General Hours: Varies by camp
- Registration: Opens on January 29, 2026
Sequoia Club
Sequoia Club’s summer day camp is an outdoor camp that includes a variety of activities such as crafts, music, sports, tennis, and swimming. After-care is available at an additional cost.
- Dates: June 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026
- Ages: 4-9
- General Hours: 9:00am to 2:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 15, 2026 (members) and January 16, 2026 (non-members)
Camp Caverns
There will be two summer camp sessions at Camp Cavern in July. Each session is a week-long sleepaway camp filled with fun activities, including sports and arts.
- Dates: June 14-20, 2026 | June 21-27, 2026
- Ages: 8-13
- General Hours: week-long sleepaway camp
- Registration: Opens on January 6, 2026
White Brick Art Studio
White Brick Art Studio is offering week-long camps designed for artistic exploration and growth. These creative camps will be led by two certified art educators and are limited to 12 students per camp.
- Dates: June 15, 2026 – July 3, 2026
- Ages: 5-14
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon
- Registration: Opens January 7, 2026
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!