Between homework and after-school activities, summer camp planning can sneak up fast. From STEM to sports to stage time, Nashville offers a wide-ranging slate of camps for kids of all ages.
Vanderbilt University | June-July | Price varies per program
With a wide-ranging slate of academic, athletic, music, leadership, and specialty programs, Vanderbilt offers one of the most expansive summer camp menus in the city.
Nashville Ballet | June-July | $300 per week
Half-day camps for ages 3-9 bring beloved stories to life through choreography, crafts, and themed adventures — from magical creatures to Broadway hits — all culminating in a final performance for family and friends.
Climb Nashville | June-August | $420+ per week
Kids ages 6-12 can spend full days scaling walls and building confidence at the West location, with a 10% sibling discount for those registered in the same week.
School of Rock | June-July | $350+ per week
Spots are filling fast for weeklong camps where kids ages 7-18 dive into music themes such as “Pop Legends,” “Rock 101,”and “Pearl Jam vs. Nirvana,” then take the stage for live performances.
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival | June | $250+ per week
Young actors in grades 5-8 can step into the world of Shakespeare with a camp focused on monologues, movement, and audition prep before stepping onstage for a final showcase.
Film Camp | July 13-17 | $475+
Hosted by the Frist Art Museum and Nashville Film Festival, this camp gives teens in grades 10-12 the chance to create a short film from start to finish — developing a concept, scripting, shooting on professional gear, and premiering their work at week’s end.
Nashville Zoo | May-July | $300+ per week
While some age groups are sold out, select programs still have availability for campers interested in animal encounters, team challenges, and exploration across the zoo.
Adventure Science Center | May-July | $399+ per week
From chemistry and invention to space and physics, these weeklong camps give rising 1st-5th graders hands-on science experiences all summer long, with new specialty options available for rising 6th-8th graders.
Cheekwood | June-July | $152+ per week
From art-making to garden exploring, these weeklong camps turn Cheekwood’s grounds into one big creative playground.
Belmont University | June-July | Price varies per week
The university hosts more than 20 camps across disciplines, including STEM intensives, music and theater programs, youth and teen art, sports camps, and a preschool Little Bruins option.
Ford Ice Center | June-July | $575+ per week
Hockey School and Goaltending Camp give ages 6-17 structured, high-intensity training on the ice, complete with professional instruction and a camp jersey to take home.
YMCA | May-August | $155+ per week
With new weekly themes, daily swim time, and plenty of outdoor play, YMCA of Middle Tennessee’s day camps keep ages 5-17 busy all summer long
MNPS Promising Scholars Summer Program | Late May-Late June | Free
This no-cost summer program offers classroom learning, physical activity, and other fun experiences, with bus transportation and meals included.
