Summer vacation is all about fun for kids. But with parents working, finding play options can be tough. Thankfully, with summer camps just around the corner, your kids are bound to have an exciting summer ahead! These camps not only promise endless fun but also keep their brains sharp by learning new skills, participating in activities, and making new friends.
Nashville and Brentwood, Tennessee have tons of summer camps for the whole community this year! From science and educational camps to sports and arts camps, there’s something for every kid’s interest. Let’s check out the best 2024 summer camps offered in Nashville and Brentwood.
Adventure Science Center Summer Camps
Dates: May 27 – August 2, 2024
Location: 800 Fort Negley Blvd, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 862-5160
Ages: Kindergarten through 7th grade
Fee: Not listed
Event Features: Join Adventure Science Center for their annual science-themed summer camps! Campers will enjoy learning about different scientific topics in a fun and interactive manner. Weekly session themes include space, wilderness, robotics/electronics, the wizarding world of science, Lego engineering, detective discoveries, science and fashion, dinosaurs, super-power science, myth busters, animals, and more!
Website: https://www.adventuresci.org/events-programs/camps/summer-camps/
Ensworth Summer Camps
Dates: May 28 – August 2, 2024
Location:
- Ensworth Frist Campus 9-12, 7401 Highway 100 Nashville, TN 37221
- Red Gables Campus K-8, 211 Ensworth Avenue Nashville, TN 37205
Phone:
- Ensworth Frist Campus: (615) 301-5400
- Red Gables Campus: (615) 383-0661
Ages: 3-18
Fee: $50 Deposit – Cost varies per program
Event Features: There’s something for every kid at Ensworth Summer Camps! As one of the few camps offering sessions for preschoolers to 12th graders, Ensworth provides a selection of sessions to encourage campers to learn, experience, explore, and have fun! From sports and adventure camps to music, STEM, and art camps, Ensworth Summer Camps make summertime a blast for everyone. The majority of the programs are open to all students, not just those currently enrolled at Ensworth.
Website: https://www.ensworth.com/programs/summer-offerings
Currey Ingram Academy Summer Camps
Dates: June 10 – July 26, 2024
Location: 6544 Murray Ln, Brentwood, TN 37027, USA
Ages: Rising 1st – 8th graders
Fee: Varies on camp selected
Event Features: For an all-inclusive summer camp experience, Currey Ingram Academy is back for another summer of activities. With eight unique camp offerings for Summer 2024, campers are able to choose popular elective options, as well as the afternoon traditional camp experience. These camps focus on children’s growth by providing excitement and challenges to campers with various interests. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity for your children to have a great summer.
Website: https://www.curreyingram.org/community/summer-programs
Nashville Children’s Theatre Drama School Summer Camps
Dates: May 28 – August 2, 2024
Location: 25 Middleton Street, Nashville, TN 37210
Contact Info:
Phone: 615-254-9103
Ages: 4 – 18 years old
Fee: $225 – $795
Event Features: Join Nashville Children’s Theatre for a summer full of adventure and fun at their Drama School summer camps! These half-day camps offer a fun-filled theatrical experience for your kids. Campers will learn how to gain confidence on stage, critical thinking, creative problem-solving, collaboration, and much more. Some of the offered theatre camp themes include Mini Theatre Voyagers, On Camera!, Dinosaur Dance Party, Disney’s Cars Mini Camp, and Selections from Beauty and the Beast, Moana, Seussical, Beetlejuice, Disney’s Descendants, Frozen, and more!
Websites: https://nashvillechildrenstheatre.org/drama-school/
Deer Run Day Camps
Dates: May 27 – July 26, 2024
Location: 3845 Perkins Rd, Thompson’s Station, TN 37179
Phone: (615) 235-5688
Ages: age 5 to completed grade 6
Fee: $399.95 per week
Event Features: Deer Run is a beautiful, wooded 150-acre space where campers are ADVENTUROUS, UNPLUG, and CONNECT with each other to discover strengths, create friendships, and complete challenges! Campers’ days are fun-filled and action-packed with activities such as games, water activities, an archery & BBs range, an obstacle course, a 45-ft climbing tower, and much more! Not only will your children have fun playing outdoors with campers, but they will also have the opportunity to learn more about God through worship and interactive age-appropriate small-group Bible study. See for yourself why Deer Run has been voted as one of the BEST day camps by parents!
Website: https://deerrun.camp/camps/
Camp Twigs Rau-Wood
Dates: June 3 – August 2, 2024
Location: 8687 Old Harding Pike, Nashville, TN 37221
Phone: (833) 244-3288
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
Fee: $385/week
Event Features: Camp Twigs Rau-Wood is an outdoor adventure camp hosted by Leadership Academy. Located just outside of Nashville in a beautiful 70-acre spot, campers have the opportunity to choose their own adventure and connect with nature and friends! This camp offers opportunities for your children to practice social skills and gain confidence while fostering a love for nature. Campers will get to explore creeks, play in nature, birdwatch, learn fire safety, participate in camp games, make crafts, meet local wildlife, and have an old-fashioned cookout!
Website: https://leadershipacademytn.org/camps-list/camp-twigs/rau-wood/
Brentwood Academy
Dates: May 29 – July 24, 2024
Location: 219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-373-0611
Ages: Pre-K – 12th grade
Fee: $130 – $350/week
Event Features: Spending summers at Brentwood Academy’s camps is just as fun as it is educational! Students can choose to focus on arts, language, robotics, science, cooking, or specific sports like track, football, and cheerleading. With even more camps catered to specific interests, there is something for every kid at Brentwood Academy. The camp’s mission is to nurture and challenge each camper. Take a look at their list of camps to find out which ones provide half-day and full-day options.
Website: https://summeratba.com/
Owl Hill Nature Preserve Summer Camp 2024
Dates: May 28 – August 2, 2024
Location: 545 Beech Creek Road South, Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: (615) 370-4672
Ages: 5 – 11 years old
Fee: $400
Event Features: Give your children the opportunity to explore the outdoors while learning about animals and ecosystems at Owl Hill Nature Preserve Summer Camp. Campers will have the chance to participate in a variety of outdoor activities, including live animal presentations, crafts, building eco-structures, catching critters, and hiking ridges to beautiful views. Each summer camp week features different themes like Nature Detective, Animal Olympics, and Flying Friends. This camp offers the perfect combination of education and experience in a fun and safe environment.
Website: http://www.owlshill.org/camps
Fairy Camp at White Brick Art Studio
Dates: June 17 – 21, 2024
Location: Green Hills area of Nashville, TN
Email: info@whitebrickartstudio.com
Ages: 5 – 8 years old
Fee: $350.00
Event Features: Join White Brick Art Studio for a magical week of fairy-themed art! Young artists will spend the week creating an enchanted fairy garden and artwork. It’s a great opportunity for your kids to practice learning new art skills and channeling their imagination and creativity. Artists will learn how to create art using clay, paint, and other materials! Get more details on the location upon registration.
Climb Nashville West Summer Camp
Dates: June 3 – July 26, 2024
Location: 3600 Charlotte Ave, Nashville TN, 37209
Phone: (615) 463-7625
Ages: 6 – 12 years old
Fee: $395+tax per week
Event Features: Just because summer weather can be unpredictable doesn’t mean the fun stops! Sign up for Climb Nashville’s rock climbing and bouldering kids summer camp. Your kids will learn how to climb, challenge their minds, and connect with other young climbers! The price includes a summer camp T-shirt, rental harnesses, and rental climbing shoes! But before entering the gym for camp, make sure to have filled out their waiver form.
Website: https://theclimbgyms.com/nashville/summer-camp/
Protect Your Skin This Summer
A couple of reminders:
- Don’t forget to apply and reapply sunscreen for yourself and your kids!
- Wear protective clothing and hats, especially for outdoor camps.
- While your child is at summer camp, don’t forget to schedule some time for yourself with a facial or skin consultation at Curcio Dermatology.
Curcio Dermatology
Curcio Dermatology is Nashville’s premier dermatologic surgery and skin rejuvenation center, providing outstanding medical care with professionalism and full attention to patient comfort. Curcio Dermatology provides the latest medical technology, the newest lasers and devices, and the most current treatments in a state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Green Hills. If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, feel free to contact us at (615) 679-9011.
