The last bell will ring soon, signaling the start of summer. If you want to keep the gears turning, sign the kiddos up for one of these 11 camps — registrations fill up quickly.
👟 For the athlete
Nashville Ballet | June-July | $300
Half-day camps are available for children ages 3-9 to act out the chosen ballet story, practice choreography, and create crafts. Bonus: All ages can explore drop-in classes and junior intensives.
Climb Nashville | June-July | $395+
Climb to new heights this summer at the West location — plus, siblings within the 6-12 age category who sign up for the same week receive a 10% discount.
🎨 For the arts-focused
Rock Camp | June-July | $499
Camps cater to kids ages 9 to 17 across rock themes like “Songwriting/Audio Engineering,” “Pop Legends,” and “21st Century Indie.”
The Nashville Shakespeare Festival | June | $295+
The Shakespeare-centered workshop focuses on character development before a performance on the final day. Plus, a new teen offering this year is designed to prepare them for apprentice company auditions.
Film Camp | July | $525+
The Frist Art Museum and Nashville Film Fest partner for this camp (grades 10-12) where teens will work in small production teams to develop a concept, script, shot list, and production plan to shoot a short film.
🧪 For the curious learner
Zoo Camps | May-July | $260+
While most age groups are sold out, 6th through 12th grade programs still have some availability to race through the zoo, solve puzzles and compete in challenges at Zoomanji, or explore career paths in the zoo field.
Science Camp | May-August | $399
Some not-yet-filled camp themes for kids up to 5th grade include “Wizarding World of Science,” “Jurassic Explorers,” and “Wonders of the Galaxy.”
Need some more inspiration? Check out additional offerings with the Tennessee Titans and Nashville SC (schedules forthcoming), Cheekwood, Belmont University, and YMCA of Middle Tennessee.
