Summer is just around the corner and if you’re like most parents, you may be interested in finding a fun and engaging way for your children to spend their eight-week break from school. The Nashville, Tennessee area provides several great Summer camp options in Davidson, Williamson and Rutherford Counties. Whether your child is interested in athletics, STEM or the arts, there is no shortage of choices to keep them busy this Summer. Read on to find out more!
Davidson County YMCA: The Nashville YMCA’s Summer camp run from May 29th -August 8th and feature options for children of all ages. At the YMCA, students will have the opportunity to explore science, basketball, as well as traditional camp experiences. For more information, click here.
Vanderbilt University: Offering three primary options for families including their Camp Vandy and Adventure Science Center Summer Camp, students will have the opportunity to challenge themselves academically, engage in athletic activities and hands-on science experiments. Parents may find more information on Vanderbilt’s Summer offerings here.
Brain Camp: Hosted by Learning RX, Brain Camp will challenge “kids with a variety of fun activities that promote problem-solving, teach memory strategies, and exercise core brain skills.” Rates start at $224 and more information can be found here.
MTSU: Located in Murfreesboro, Tennesee, MTSU will host Summer Camps and Experiences including Cheerleading, a Chinese Seminar, Yoga, and a Guitar Workshop. Some of these camps feature overnight experiences where students will stay on campus during the Summer. For more information, you may visit the MTSU Summer Experiences page here.
Fisk University: For parents looking for a great way to introduce young children to future college attendance, Fisk University offers their Mini College where “Students are surrounded by Fisk culture and encouraged children to think of college attendance at a young age.” In addition, the HBCU offers the Talented Tenth Leadership Development Camp, a “program to create hope and opportunities for young men of color, develop and leadership skills and roles across multiple industries and sectors.”
For more information on these and other Summer camps offerings from Fisk University, visit their Summer camp page here.
Act Too Players Summer Drama Camp: If your child has a passion for acting, this Summer camp will offer an exciting opportunity to hone their theatre skills. Featuring Legally Blonde: The Musical and Disney’s Newsies: The Broadway Musical, Act Too Players Summer Camp will no doubt be a memorable and enjoyable way for your child to enjoy their summer months this year! You can enroll your children in this exciting camp here.
Whether you’re sticking around town or traveling away, Summer should always be a time to encourage children to tap into their interests, learn, and explore new things! No matter what your child likes to do, the Nashville area is ripe with opportunities that will fit your family’s need this Summer. We hope you’ve enjoyed our list and remember to promote Summer reading and math skills in between your trips to the beach and water parks this year!
