Summer’s around the bend and now’s the time to plan for your kids’ days off. Nashville’s top summer camps for kids 2025 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.
And make plans to attend Nashville Parent’s 2025 Summer Camp Adventure Fair happening Saturday, Feb. 22 at Cool Springs Galleria in Franklin. It’s the biggest camp fair in the south and you can meet directors and reps from camps galore and lots more.
Without further adieu, check out Nashville Parent’s 2025 top camps for kids!
2025 Top Summer Camps for Kids
— Day Camps —
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville
615-862-5160
Registration is now open to members and opens to the general public on Wednesday, Jan. 29. Camps including “Space- The Wonders of the Galaxy,” “Wizarding World of Science,” “Jurassic Explorers,” “Organism Odyssey” and “Chemistry Quest.” Ten weeks of one-week camps are available beginning the week of May 26 and wrapping up the week of July 28. Before- and after-care are available.
The Adventure Science Center (ASC) offers lots of themed camps for all ages. PHOTO: ASC.
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
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.
BOOST GYMNASTICS
11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville
BOOST Gymnastics provides theme-based, co-ed summer camps each week through June, July and August for Little Campers (ages 3-4) and Big Campers (ages 5 – 10).
BOOST Gymnastics camps include indoor and outdoor fun plus activities like face painting and weekly themes. PHOTO: BOOST Gymnastics.
All Kinds of Camps for All Kinds of Kids!
BORO ARTS
110 W. College St., Murfreesboro
615-904-2787
Camps for kids including performing arts, technical theatre, vocal performance, visuals arts and more. Camps are available for kids in grades K – 12 of all experience levels. Some scholarships available.
BRENTWOOD ACADEMY CAMPS
219 Granny White Pike, Brentwood
615-373-0611
Nine weeks of programs are available for young athletes, arts lovers, chefs, or engineers.
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 MIRAGE
615-200-8270
Located in Mt. Juliet
One-week camps for kids ages 5 – 14. More than 40 camp options available for kids going into second grade through eighth grade. A Junior Day Camp is available for kids going into kindergarten or first grade. Before- and after-care are available. Check out all of the options online.
CAMP T.A.L.K.S.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
A day camp for ages 8 – 16 run by Vanderbilt’s Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, June 2 – 6. The camp’s mission is to empower kids who stutter to become confident communicators by developing an understanding of their stuttering.
CHEEKWOOD ESTATE & GARDENS
1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville
615-353-2151
Camps for kids ages 5 – 14 fun weekly June 2 – 25. explore the gardens, make masterpieces and more. All camps are Monday – Friday, half-day or full. A sampling of camps include “Bugs & Blooms,” “Storybook Adventure,” “Clay Creations,” “Nature Explorers,” “Illustration Fundamentals,” “Cartoon Creations” and many more.
CHILDREN’S ART CLASSES
2909 Old Fort Pkwy., STE 102
Murfreesboro
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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.
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.
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.”
ENSWORTH SCHOOL
211 Ensworth Ave., Nashville, TN
615-301-5400
Summer camps for all ages of kids from outdoor activities to creative arts, sports, swimming and many other interests geared toward teaching teamwork, leadership and problem-solving.
Ensworth School has all kinds of camps open to kids and a huge indoor pool where kids can strengthen their swimming skills. PHOTO: Ensworth
E.T.C. GYMNASTICS
1137 Haley Road, Murfreesboro
615-867-6900
— or —
11301 Old Nashville Hwy., Smyrna
Weekly themed camps running June 3 through Aug. 7 at two different Rutherford County locations for boys and girls.
FIRST KIDS SUMMER AT NASHVILLE FIRST
108 7th Ave., South, Nashville
615-664-6023
Christ-centered camps and fun activities June 16 – 20 (“VBS Magnified); July 7 – 11 (overnight in Kentucky, “CentriKid Camp”); and July 14 – 18 (“Music Arts Camp”).
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.
THE GODDARD SCHOOL OF FRANKLIN
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.
HARPETH HALL SCHOOL
3801 Hobbs Road, Nashville
615-297-9543
Harpeth Hall summer camps welcome girls in kindergarten through eighth grades for experiences in academics, athletics, and the arts. Harpeth Hall also offers a STEM Summer Institute, a two-week camp for middle and high school girls who love solution-building.
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.
HIYC SAIL CAMP
Harbor Island Yacht Club
300 Harbor Drive, Hermitage
859-816-4377
No sailing experience is necessary. Camps are available for ages 7 – 17 June 2 – 27. Campers sail on Optimist Prams, Lasers, RS Zest and RS Feva sailboats. Campers are assigned to boats according to age and skill level. Instructors are certified by US Sailing.
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.
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.
LIPSCOMB 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.
MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY
4001 Harding Road, Nashville
931-298-5514
More than 100 different sports, enrichment and academic camps are available for ages 4 and older. MBA is home to the popular All-Sports Camp in addition to camps like “615Science,” “Bloxels Video Game Design,” “Cardboard Land,” “Little Explorer’s Camp” and many more.
MY GYM OF BRENTWOOD
330 Franklin Road, Brentwood
615-371-5437
My Gym Camp is designed to enhance the physical growth of your child. With weekly themes, the staff creates a different environment for each one. From Cowboy Camp to All Star Sports Camp to Princess/Pirate Camp, kids enjoy half-days of games, relays, songs, dances, story time, arts & crafts and more, Mon – Wed from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. and Tue – Thu from 1 – 4 p.m.
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.
NEW VISIONS DOJO
6601 Sugar Valley Drive, #111, Nashville
Camps provide sessions in dynamic karate skills, collaborative games, and physical activity.
OLYMPIC FENCING TN ALLIANCE CAMPS
Franklin, Nashville, Nolensville and Murfreesboro
346-971-1080
One-week sessions for beginners and experienced fencers. Camps provide professional coaching, skill development and fun activities.
SAINT HENRY SCHOOL CAMP TIGER TOWN
6401 Harding Pike, Nashville
Day camps for students in rising Pre-K3 through 8th grade.
THE SCIENCE GUYS OF NASHVILLE
615-573-2702
Hands-on science camps for ages 5 – 12. The Science Guys make science fun, offering half- and full-days week-long camps with experiments, games and activities.
SCHOOL OF ROCK COOL SPRINGS and NASHVILLE
615 Bakers Bridge Ave., #100, Franklin
615-221-9700
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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.
SOUTHERN STARS 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 ROBOTICS CENTER
2231 NW Broad St., STE D, Murfreesboro
Eight weeks of half-day summer camps with assorted themes for kids in grades K – 12. Four different camps are offered each week in STEM exploration and discovery inspired by NASA’s Artemis mission.
At Tennessee Robotics Center (TRC) campers explore all kinds of new skills in technology, robotics and computer science. PHOTO: TRC
TRAVELLERS REST
636 Farrell Pkwy., Nashville
615-832-8197
History Day Camps for ages 8 and older include a Junior Docent camp, Officer Training Academy, Stitching History, Miss Mary’s Academy and more.
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE
2000 Edgehill Ave., Nashville
615-277-9367
Summer programming options for rising grades K – 12 with more than 150 camps covering science and technology, sports and adventure, visual and performing arts, and fun and learning in June and July. Led by USN faculty and coaches as well as local professionals, flexible morning and afternoon sessions allow either whole or half-day experiences.
VANDERBILT PROGRAMS FOR TALENTED YOUTH
Peabody #506, 230 Appleton Place, Nashville
615-322-8261
Programs for talented children in grades K-12 as well as their families and educators.
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.
YEAH! ROCKS MUSIC CAMP
Nashville
Camp is happening June 9 – 13 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Nashville Prep School in West Nashville. This week of music and creativity for ages 6 – 17 culminates in a showcase at a local venue to be determined.
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 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.
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.
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