LEADERSHIP. OPPORTUNITY. VISION. EMPOWERMENT.
This summer, young people are invited to step into a bold, inspiring, and future-focused experience at our 2026 Summer Empowerment Camp, a six-week immersive program designed for teens ages 13–17 who are curious, creative, and ready to discover what’s possible. Running June 1 through July 10 in Nashville, this camp blends exploration, skill-building, and self-expression into one transformative summer journey.
Our Summer Empowerment Camp is intentionally designed to meet teens where they are while exposing them to where they can go. Throughout the program, students are introduced to a wide range of pathways across the arts, vocational trades, financial literacy, STEM, and entrepreneurship, allowing them to explore personal interests while developing real-world skills that last well beyond the summer.
At the core of the camp is hands-on, project-based learning. Students will build foundational knowledge in finance and entrepreneurship, learning how money works, how ideas become businesses, and how to think critically about their future goals. These lessons are paired with practical life-skills training, including culinary arts experiences that emphasize teamwork, creativity, and independence.
Campers will also have the opportunity to dive into exciting vocational and creative trades, gaining exposure to industries that are often underrepresented in traditional classrooms. From fashion design and cosmetology to audio/visual production and emerging creative fields, students will explore trades through guided instruction, collaborative projects, and skill-building workshops that spark confidence and curiosity.
Learning extends beyond the classroom through field trips and interactive workshops led by our trusted community partners. These experiences provide supplemental education in areas such as law, where students participate in a mock trial, as well as literacy development and social-emotional learning that strengthen communication, leadership, and self-awareness. Each activity is designed to help students better understand themselves, their communities, and their potential impact on the world.
More than a camp, our camp is a safe space for teens to grow, experiment, and imagine boldly, supported by mentors, peers, and community leaders who believe in their brilliance.
Registration opens early March. Enrollment is $800 per student. Space is limited. This summer, empowerment starts here! To learn more about our programs, visit www.loveacademynashville.org.
