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 and offer 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: Now open
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 (members only) & February 11, 2026 (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 5, 2026, at 10:00am
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 February 17, 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: Now open
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: Now open
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: Now open
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: Now open
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: TBA
- Ages: 11-17 (girls)
- General Hours: 9:00am to noon | 12:30pm to 3:00pm | 9:00am to 3:00pm
- Registration: Opens on January 15, 2026
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy (MBA) offers a variety of camp options, including sports camps, academic camps, and enrichment camps. These camps are sectioned off into full-day camps, morning camps, and afternoon camps.
- Dates: TBA
- Ages: 4-17
- General Hours: TBA
- Registration: Opens mid-January 2026 (official date will be announced soon)
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens
Cheekwood Estate & Gardens provides fun summer camp options for kids ages 5-14. These camps include garden exploration, arts, and crafts. There are half-day and full-day camps for specific age groups.
- Dates: TBA
- Ages: 5-14
- General Hours: TBA
- Registration: TBA
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!