Summer’s around the bend and now’s the time to plan for your kids’ days off. Nashville’s top summer camps for kids are diverse, exciting and there’s something for everyone. Whether you want your child to experience a traditional day camp or a specialty camps for sports, music, robotics or otherwise, we’ve got you covered.
These are the top summeer camps that Nashville Parent recommends you look into for the summer of ’25!
2025 Top Summer Camps for Kids
— Day Camps —
BACH TO ROCK FRANKLIN
1113 Murfreesboro Road, #202, Franklin
615-468-9123
Music camps are available for kids ages 4 through teens in age-appropriate groupings. Even if your child has never played an instrument, camps are available as week-long; partial-week; half-day; and day camps.
BACH TO ROCK NASHVILLE WEST
6702 Charlotte Pike, #105, Nashville
615-637-7242
BAREFOOT REPUBLIC
Office address: 15354 Old Hickory Blvd., Nashville
615-599-9683
All kinds of day camps for kids available at different Nashville campuses. Camps are grouped by ages from K – 12th grade. Morning and afternoon sessions available. Activities include sports, tree climbing, music, extreme sports, fine arts, storying, team building, outdoor adventure and a youth production. An overnight camp is also available at the Barefoot Republic campus located in Fountain Run, KY for kids in grades 3 – 12.
BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY
336 Ernest Rice Lane, Franklin
615-567-8327
Camps for rising grades K – 12. Half- and full-day options available; programming includes more than 40 camps, ranging from art and cheerleading to coding and athletics.
BELMONT UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS
1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville
Belmont offers immersive science camps for middle and high-schoolers. From data science to neuroscience, gaming and physics, camps are let by supportive professors in state-of-the-art lab facilities.
All Kinds of Camps for All Kinds of Kids!
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Staffed by trained and caring mentors, summer camps and programs through the Boys and Girls Clubs provide safe, inclusive places where kids and teens build confidence, explore interests and build skills.
BRICKS 4 KIDS LEGO BUILDING CAMP
Various locations in Williamson County
615-931-7750
Kids between the ages of 5 and 13 can learn about engineering. animated movie-making and architecture through hands-on building.
CAMP WE ROCK THE SPECTRUM
1113 Murfreesboro Road, STE 203
Franklin, TN 37064
615-807-1627
All kids are welcome to come for open play, group activities, arts & crafts and more. The camp program includes a personalized intake with a pediatric nurse who specialize in caring for children with exceptional needs.
CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES
2909 Old Fort Pkwy., STE 102
Murfreesboro
— or —
7149 Nolenville Road, Nolensville
All kinds of summer art workshops are available for kids of all ages, taught by experienced art teachers.
CODE NINJAS OF FRANKLIN
1113 Murfreesboro Road, #410, Franklin
615-640-2633
Camps to spark creativity, problem-solving and critical thinking. Campers build video games, explore programming languages, and more. Camps are available for ages 5 – 14.
At Code Ninjas in Franklin, kids get to build robots and learn coding through a game-based curriculum. PHOTO: Code Ninjas
CREEKSIDE RIDING ACADEMY AT CHEVAL STABLES
2359 Lewisburg Pile, Franklin
615-595-7547
Campers ride an average of three to four horses each day. Ideal for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Winner of the Best of Parenting’s Best Horseback Riding Lessons as voted on by Williamson Parent readers.
THE CRAG
615-922-4649
Locations in Nashville and Franklin. From June through July, campers are climbers at The Crag. Kids will learn about climbing gear, safety and communications, techniques and have fun.
CURREY INGRAM ACADEMY (CIA) SUMMER PROGRAMS
6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood
615-507-3242
CIA’s summer camps are designed to engage campers through small sizes and personalized instruction. Camps include Camp Beech Creek for rising grades K-8 (electives and traditional camp activities); ADHD Summer Treatment Program for ages 8 – 12 including games, academic time and more; Autism Spectrum Camp for rising grades 1-6; a writing intensive camp and a reading intensive program.
DAVIDSON ACADEMY BEAR CAMP
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd.
Nashville, TN 37207
615-860-5310
Fun, learning and exploration! Bear Camp 2025 includes six one-week sessions in morning or afternoon blocks. Choose from athletic camps, STEAM camps, academic, arts camps
DEER RUN CAMPS AND RETREATS – Day or Overnight Camps
3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station
615-794-2918
Camps for kids ages 4 to completed grade 6. Kids experience outdoor adventures in the 150-acre wooded valley, completely unplugged.
DISCOVERY CENTER AT MURFREE SPRING
502 SE Broad St., Murfreesboro
615-890-2300
Camps for kids include exploration of museum exhibits and outdoor play. Multiple week-long day camps are available including “Under the Big Top,” “How to Catch a Camper” STEAM camp; “Pocket Monster Masters” (Pokemon); and “Time Travelers.”
FUSION ACADEMY CAMPS
A virtual summer camp experience for kids in grades 9 – 12 through Fusion Global Academy private school. A two-week session (four hours a day, five days a week) includes academics, graphic design, digital photography, interior design, songwriting, screenwriting and recording arts.
GIRL SCOUTS OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE
GIRL SCOUT CAMP
615-383-4090
Twenty-seven new camp programs for the summer of 2025. Camps are designed to strengthen confidence and help campers find their voice. The priority is in strong in-person connections, feeling a part of a group and developing new, concrete skills.
GLAMP HAVEN’s SLUMBER HAVEN
Slumber Haven offers glamping (luxury overnight accommodations) at your home in your driveway or in your backyard. Servicing all areas within 50 miles of Mt. Juliet.
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF COOL SPRINGS
1101 Moher Blvd., Franklin
615-595-2525
During summer camps sessions, campers rotate to different classrooms for mini camps including “Get Moving,” “Get Creative,” and “Get Curious,” with activities to engage campers as they explore new weekly themes.
HISTOWN DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS
1010 Perrone Way, STE. 200, Franklin
615-840-8849
A variety of dance camps, intensives and workshops are available in a Christian-based environment. Dancers are grouped together by age.
HORTON HAVEN CHRISTIAN CAMP
3711 Reed Harris Road, Lewisburg
931-364-7656
Campers can experience archery, air rifles, climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, crafts, mtn. biking, swimming and many other activities. Teens can experience the 45-ft. high zip line. One-week sessions for ages 8 – 11, 12 – 14 and 15 – 18. Day campers experience games, crafts, Bible lessons, swimming and more. Four weeks to choose from for ages 6 – 11.
THE KNIGHT SCHOOL
Various locations. If your child loves chess or wants to learn it, this is for him or her! The Knight School offers one-week summer chess camps for ages 5 – 16.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CAMPS
Kids take the lead in these camps. Adventure Camp, for kids ages 11 – 17, is where campers immerse themselves in the tranquility of water during Paddle Week with caving, climbing, kayaking and hiking. Camp Twigs at Sanders Ferry is for kids ages 5 – 12 where they spend the day outdoors in play and education. Or, Camp Twigs is also available at Rau-Wood by the South Harpeth River, where kids will build forts, tube on the river and learn outdoor skills. Finally, Mountain Bike Camp is available for ages 9 – 17 for all levels of experience from beginner to advanced.
LEARNINGRx
100 Cool Springs Blvd., STE. 200, Franklin
615-601-3254
Bridge your child’s summer with one-on-one training sessions to help them build early learning skills and foundational skills for reading and math.
LIBERTY MUSIC ACADEMY
236 Muir Ave., Nolensville, TN 37135
615-461-5925
Eight weeks of one-week sessions for music-loving kids. Camps are grouped into ages 5 – 8; 9 – 12; and 13 – 18. Available camps include Rock Band 101, Songwriting 101, Instrument Discovery Camp, Songbird Camp, Band Songwriting, Pitch Perfect, Rock Band 201, Songwriting 201 and lots more.
LIPSCOMB UNIVERSITY SOCCER CAMPS
4109 Belmont Blvd., Nashville
615-669-3647
Full- and half-day soccer camps are available for kids ages 4 – 12 June 9 – 13; June 23 – 27; and July 7 – 11. In addition, Striker Camps are available for grades six – 12 June 9 – 11 and July 21 – 23. Lipscomb’s College ID Camp features aspiring college players from around the country for players looking to showcase their abilities. Learn more about the ID Camps online.
MATHNASIUM
During the summer, your child’s math skills don’t have to slip. At Mathnasium, building math skills during summer break is made fun and challenging.
THE MONKEY’S TREEHOUSE
91 Seaboard Lane, Unit 103
Brentwood, TN 37027
NASHVILLE BALLET, SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET
3630 Redmon St., Nashville
615-297-2966
Half-day camps let little one roam, imagine, and play. Half-Day Camp themes: “Animal Adventures,” “Magical Creatures,” “Once Upon a Time” and more for children ages 4 – 10.
Nashville Ballet offers half-day camps for kids ages 3 – 9 in addition to a variety of other camps for kids of all ages. PHOTO: Nashville Ballet
NASHVILLE CHILDREN’S THEATRE
25 Middleton St., Nashville
615-297-2966
Drama camps for all ages and skill levels.
NASHVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SUMMER CAMPS
7555 Sawyer Brown Road, Nashville
615-356-5600
Camps offer a range of experiences in sports, art, science, travel and more to encourage creativity, discovery and more.
NASHVILLE ELITE FENCING CLUB
5325 Nolensville Pike, Nashville, TN 37211
615-549-5131
Summer camps perfect for beginners looking to explore the sport of fencing. Professional staff leads with extensive safety protocols. Camps are available for kids ages 7 – 17 and all gear is provided. One-week camp sessions begin May 26 and conclude the week of July 28.
NASHVILLE FILM INSTITUTE
191 Polk Ave., Nashville 37210
877-627-3456
Summer film camp runs June 9 – 13 for high school kids. Campers will experience a broad spectrum of different jobs in the film industry and create and star in their own film.
NASHVILLE KRAV MAGA
The martial arts program with locations throughout the city, Nashville Krav Maga offers a summer martial arts program for kids that’s designed to be fun and help buid confidence. Find all of the locations online.
ROOTS ACADEMY
320 Southgate Court
Brentwood, TN 37027
615-804-1177
Dance, music and theater camps for kids of all ages, grouped accordingly.
SAFESPLASH SWIM SCHOOL
Numerous locations. Improve your child’s swimming over the summer.
SCHOOL OF ROCK COOL SPRINGS and NASHVILLE
615 Bakers Bridge Ave., #100, Franklin
615-221-9700
— or —
3201 Belmont Blvd., Nashville
615-730-5306
Summer camps for kids in one-week sessions for all ages of kids from 3 – 18, grouped in age-specific camps. Songwriting, engineering, drumming, instrumentation, performances, music videos and lots more.
THE SCIENCE GUYS OF NASHVILLE
One-week science camps for kids ages 5 – 12 at assorted locations in Nashville.
SOUTHERN STARS MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL
910 Wedgewood Ave., Nashville
615-509-9423
Summer Camp 2025 will have preschoolers exploring science in a fun way. Weekly themes complement STEM curriculum inside and outside.
STARS BASKETBALL CLUB
9129 Concord Hunt Circle, Brentwood
864-237-2317
The largest basketball club in Tennessee hosts more than 15 camps in Williamson and Sumner counties. From beginner to advanced players, multiple camps are available with coaching from former and current college coaches and players.
STEVE & KATE’S CAMP
3201 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville
615-652-1137
Campers choose from a variety of activities including sewing, coding, maker crafts, sports and more. Purchase any number of days to use at any time. Unused days are automatically refunded at summer’s end. Est. 1980. Lunch, snacks and all hours (8 a.m. – 6 p.m.) included.
TENNESSEE TITANS FLAG FOOTBALL
One-day camps for kids ages 7 – 14 at different local private school campuses.
TRAVELLER’S REST HISTORIC HOUSE AND MUSEUM
636 Farrell Parkway
Nashville, TN 37220
615-832-8197
History day camps for kids ages 7 and older. A sampling of the one-week sessions include, Jr. Docent Training; Officer Training Academy; Miss Mary’s Academy; Archaeology Camp; Apprentice Camp.
TRINITAS CLASSICAL ACADEMY
810 Del Rio Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
615-790-8556
THE WEBB SCHOOL
319 Webb Road E., Bell Buckle
931-389-6003
Day and overnight camps in June and July include sports and academic camps — check them all out online.
Nashville’s Top Summer Camps for Kids 2025
— Sleep-Away Camps —
CAMP CEDAR CLIFF
5 Porters Cove Road, Asheville, NC
828-450-3331
A Christian-based camp offering overnight or day camp programs. Overnight camp is for rising grades 2 – 10. Campers have either one or two-week programs depending on age and preference. Activities include zipline, bb guns, archery, ropes courses, whitewater rafting, rock climbing, swimming and more. Eight camp sessions available.
CAMP PEMIGEWASSETT
50 Camp Pemigewassett Road
Wentworth, New Hampshire
603-764-5833
For more than 100 years, a sports, nature, music & art and adventure camp for boys ages 8 – 15. Three week, four week and seven week sessions available.
CAMP RIVA-LAKE FOR GIRLS
1281 Riva Lake Road, Winchester, TN
404-626-6881
Located one hour from Nashville, this ACA-accredited sleep-over camp was founded in 1922. Ten daily activities include horseback riding, swimming, sailing, dance, archery and more. For girls 8 – 16.
Campers at Camp Riva-Lake for girls, located in Winchester, Tenn., focuses on girls forging friendships, character and leadership. PHOTO: Camp Riva-Lake.
CAMP WOODMONT
381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA
423-472-6070
Located on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia, Camp Woodmont is a traditional, overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6 – 15. Camper activities include horseback riding, high-ropes/climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery and more.
NACOME CAMP & RETREAT CENTER
3232 Sulphur Creek Road
Centerville, TN 37033
931-729-9723
Nacome offers a range of camp programs in week-long options for rising third through 12th graders. There are 3-day options for kids in rising 2nd through 4th. Activities include archery, swimming, canoeing, zip line, giant swing and more. The camp worships together as a whole camp twice a day with small group devotions after worship.
RIVERVIEW CAMP FOR GIRLS
757 CR 614, Mentone, AL
800-882-0722
Riverview is located atop Lookout Mountain. One- and two-week sessions are available for girls ages 6 – 16. Member of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding. Traditional camp activities. Campers select six activities daily. Five to one camper-to-counselor ratio.
SCAD PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
Savannah and Atlanta, GA locations
404-253-3475
Summer programs for high schoolers of all ages interested in pursuing art and design disciplines. Opportunities for artists of all levels to create, learn and grow.
VALLEY VIEW RANCH EQUESTRIAN CAMP FOR GIRLS
606 Valley View Ranch Road, Cloudland, GA
706-862-2231
A horse-lovers paradise since 1954, this camp is for girls ages 8 – 17 and is limited to 50 girls. Campers spend up to six hours daily riding and caring for their own camp horse. Valley View is located atop Lookout Mountain on 600 acres of scenic trails.
WINSHAPE CAMPS
2277 Martha Berry Hwy. NW
Mt. Berry, GA 30149
844-972-2677
Day camps, overnight camps, family camps and more.
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