2024 Knoxville Summer Camp Guide

Angela Floyd Schools

Angela Floyd Summer Camps

Locations: AFS-West – 10845 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37934 

AFS-North – 6732 Jubilee Center Way KnoxvilleTN 37912

Angela Floyd Schools has been offering top quality performing arts lessons since 1997. With a wide variety of options for the summer, they have everything from week-long camps, weekly camps & classes, and even a mother’s day out summer program! To see all the options for summer camps and classes, and to register, head to www.angelafloydschools.com.

AFS Summer Camps

Check out their website for more camp and class details!

Camp Webb

Camp Webb Knoxville

Location: 9800 Webb School Drive Knoxville, TN 37923 

Phone : 865-291-3840

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.campwebb.com

  • 63 Years of friends, fun, and learning!

  • 114 acres in the Cedar Bluff area of West Knoxville

  • 7 one-week-long sessions

  • 79 different camp programs! Something for everyone!

The ultimate summer…all in one place.

  • Earlycare (starting at 7:30 a.m.)
  • Aftercare (until 6:00 p.m.)
  • Free daily hot lunch!

Adventure Camp | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Campers entering kindergarten through seventh grade enjoy the quintessential summer camp experience with plenty of time outdoors, some time to cool off in the pool as well as inside, and lots of zany adventures led by a well-trained staff of young adults!

Specialty Camps | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

If you’re looking for a camp featuring a specific interest, our Specialty Camps are for you! From acting, science, and robotics, to active games, campers will be led by our enthusiastic leaders and wrapped up in summer fun. Our very own Webb School teachers lead many of these programs.

Sports Camps I 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Take advantage of Webb School’s renowned coaching staff and our state-of-the-art athletic facilities to learn the fundamentals or dive a bit deeper into the sports you love. Campers who cannot be picked up by 2:15 p.m. may transfer to our fun Aftercare program.

Camp Wonderoo | 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. (no Aftercare or Earlycare for this age group)

Our camp for 4-year-olds! Campers explore the world during a week filled with a rotating schedule of activities appropriate for 4-year-olds led by our “Wonderoo Crew” of Webb Lower School faculty.

Online Registration

Returning Camp Families: February 28, 2024 at noon

New Camp Families: March 6, 2024 at noon

Camp Muse

Summer Camp Muse Knoxville

Location: 516 Beaman Street Knoxville, TN 37914

Summer Camp Muse is BACK in 2024 with three camp programs spanning the course of 8 weeks! With unique topics focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, your child will love the immersive, hands-on activities, and you’ll love how much they’re learning! Register online at themuseknoxville.org.

Camp Programs:

Backyard Exploration (For 4 – 5-year-olds and rising Kindergarten)
We will be exploring the animals and plants that call the Muse’s backyard home! Grab your magnifying glass and join us for Backyard Explorer Camp!

Prehistoric Playground (For rising 1st and 2nd graders)
Take a trip back in time and spend a week learning about dinosaurs, fossils, and the ice age through science, art, and engineering! Your time travel machine awaits!

Flight Frenzy (For rising 3rd and 4th Graders)
What do birds, rockets, some insects, and helicopters have in common? They all fly! Join us for Flight Frenzy Camp where we will learn about, create, and launch all sorts of flying objects!

General Camp Info:

  • Each camp is designed to be age-appropriate. Your child will be unregistered from camp if they are out of the age range
  • 8:30-2:30 daily. Drop off no earlier than 8:30. Pick up at 2:30. A late fee of $10.00 will be charged for pick up after 2:45
  • Full-week camps: Members $235/Non Members $275
  • One camp T-shirt will be provided for each camper (you can indicate the desire for an extra shirt [$15] on the registration form. You will pay for the extra shirt on the first day of camp)
  • Snacks and water provided
  • Campers will need to bring their own lunch each day (lunches cannot be heated or prepared in any way by Muse Staff)
  • Indoor and outdoor activities daily (weather permitting) and play appropriate shoes required

Longview Christian Summer Camps

Longview Camp

Location: 190 Bledsoe Hollow Lane Mosheim, TN 37818

Phone: 423-636-0032

Email: [email protected]

Summer Camp Fun on a Mountain Top Ranch!

If you’re looking for a summer filled with outdoor adventure, friendships, and all sorts of fun, then you’ve come to the right place!  We aim to provide your child with an incredible experience engaging in our unique activities while proclaiming the gospel of Jesus through all we do.  Our skilled staff participate in everything with their campers while also leading all activities including horseback rides, river tubing, paintball, archery, mountain water slide, arts & crafts, swimming, competitive sports, wood shop, air rifles, and much more! www.longviewranch.com

DAY CAMP  

Ages 6-10 / Monday – Friday  /  June 17-21 /  Cost: $235

Discover exciting days at Longview!  Our Day Camp is designed to give your little ones a day packed full of camp adventure, exciting activities, lunch, and learning new skills all while having a blast with caring staff and new friends. Drop off at camp is at 9:00am and pick up at camp is 4:30pm.

OVERNIGHT CAMP

Ages 6-17 / Monday – Saturday

Campers get the full Longview experience; enjoying the great outdoors, exciting activities during the day, creative programs at night, delicious food and fun staff.  Adventure Camp for ages 6-12 and Action Camp for ages 13-17 are specially designed, age appropriate camps that will give you the most memorable summer of fun, friendship, and adventure! Campers arrive between 4:00pm-5:00pm on Monday and pickup is at 10:00am on Saturday.

Weekly Cost: Adventure Camp – $575 Action Camp – $675

Overnight 1 – June 24-29

Overnight 2 – July 1-6 (4th Of July Extravaganza)

Overnight 3 – July 8-13

Overnight 4 – July 15-20

Financial Assistance is available.

Register online at longviewranch.com

LEADER IN TRAINING (LIT) Ages 13-17 / Monday – Saturday. We are passionate about making leaders! We believe that leadership has nothing to do with age or position of authority, but rather possessing a heart to serve others. During this week LITs will focus on what it means to be a servant leader. As we look through scripture we see Jesus, the God of the universe, coming not to be served but to serve. This week LITs will get to serve those around them but also experience new and exciting activities that have never been at Longview. Join our Leader In Training program this summer and learn how you can become a better leader. Weekly Cost: $500 This program requires application and acceptance. 

Kidcam Camps

Kidcam CampsLocation: TRECS at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville

This summer, your child can enjoy the ultimate summer experience at Kidcam Summer Day Camp at The University of Tennessee Knoxville. Kidcam is one of the most trusted names in day camps for children ages 5-13 for 50 years now, dedicated to bringing the Spirit of Summer to life by creating unforgettable memories and lasting friendships through the power of camp. Based at the TRECS, campers will enjoy spaces like the sport courts, classrooms, Turf fields, swimming pool and daily adventures outside. Campers celebrate a different theme each week, while participating in Kidcam traditions, sports, creative arts, STEM, movement, specialty programs by camp, swimming, and water play.

We call it the Kidcam difference. Our campers call it summers that rock!

Camp Ages: 5-13 yrs. old. (All campers must be at least 5 before the start of camp)

Camp Costs:  See website for more info.

Camp Dates: May 28-July 26

Girl Scout Summer Camp

Girl Scouts Summer CampLocation: 123 Dark Hollow Rd North Andersonville, TN 37705

There’s more to Girl Scouts than just cookies! Since 1912, Girl Scouts has been a driving force in introducing girls to the outdoors and building courage, confidence, and character along the way. It’s because of this legacy that Girl Scouts of Southern Appalachians offers summer camp programming for rising 2nd-12th graders at Camp Tanasi.

Camp Tanasi, perched on scenic Norris Lake in Andersonville, TN, is 461 acres of beautiful, wooded property with cabins and tents, dining hall, a waterfront program area, pool, archery, hiking trails, and a climbing tower.

Attending summer camp is a great way to build new skills, make new friends, and develop a deep appreciation for nature. No matter their age nor how long they stay, camp gives girls the opportunity to grow, explore, and have fun. Girls can sign up for a 5 or 6-day program that centers on a particular theme or attend camp for up to three weeks as part of a Counselor-in-Training program. We also offer three-day Camper Sampler programs for girls who want to spend a shorter time at camp.

Tate's Day Camp

Tate's Summer Camp 2024Location: 9215 Bob Gray Road Knoxville, TN 37923

Phone : 865-690-9208

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @TatesCamp | Instagram

Welcome to Tate’s Day Camp – Home of the Fun Professionals. Our 54-acre campus is located on N. Cedar Bluff Road in West Knoxville. All camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  (Early care from 7:30 a.m. and extended care until 6:00 p.m. are included.) Tate’s provides weekly themes for children ages 3-15 that include traditional camp activities like swimming, arts & crafts, pond play, archery, zip line, climbing tower, hillside slip ’n slide, environmental education, and more. Freshly prepared onsite lunch is included.

Week 1 | May 28-31 | Jurassic Camp (4-day week)

Week 2 | June 3-7 | Crime Stoppers

Week 3 | June 10-14 | Ninja Warrior: Way of the Dragon!

Week 4 | June 17-21 | Wild West Adventure

Week 5 | June 24-28 | Child vs Wild: Olympic Edition 

Week 6 | July 1-5) | Caribbean Beach Party (4-day week, closed July 4)

Week 7 | July 8-12 | Rock My Socks

Week 8 | July 15-19 | Carnival

Week 9 | July 22-26 | Star Wars: Tatestooine Jedi Academy

Week 10 | July 29-August 2 | Wild Water

Board Game Camp with Mr. Zack | Entering grades 4th-8th | June 10-14

COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM

Session 1 | Rising 9th and 10th graders | June 3-21

Session 2 | Rising 9th and 10th graders | June 24-July 12

Session 3 | Rising 9th and 10th graders | July 15-August 2

This leadership-based training program is designed for today’s high school students who seek challenging opportunities through hands-on experiences that can immediately be applied to “real life” situations. The goal of the CIT program is to provide opportunities for high schoolers to develop skills in multiple areas including personal, interpersonal, and professional. CITs may also earn up to 30 hours of community service for completing one session. Follow this link to learn more.

Check out the full list and description of Tate’s Day Camps on their website

National Fitness Center

National Fitness Center Summer CampsLocation: Maryville, North Knoxville/Tazewell Pike Location, West Knoxville/Signature Club, Oak Ridge, Morristown 

Phone: 865-344-0912 (select your desired location and request the Childcare department for summer camp info)

Email: [email protected]

Link for more info and registration: https://nfc1.com/programs/kids-camps/ 

Unlock a Summer of Fun: NFC Summer Camp Registration!

Give your kids a summer to remember at NFC’s Summer Camp – from sports to science to swimming, the fun activities never end. Secure a spot when registration opens on March 1st!

For kids 5 – 12 years old. 

When:

– Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm

– Early drop-off at 7:30 am (additional fee)

Where: 

– NFC Maryville – NFC Tazewell Pike – NFC Signature – NFC Oak Ridge – NFC Morristown

[SIGN UP NOW

Camp themes, prices, and schedules vary by location. Advanced registration required.

Questions? We are here to help! Email [email protected]

Camp Invention

Location: In-person and at-home programs available!

Phone: 800-968-4332

Email: [email protected]

Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Illuminate! When this nationally acclaimed program comes to Knoxville during summer 2024, campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll design their own light-up ball game, explore the science of illumination, tackle global water challenges and star in a prototyping game show! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Use promo code LOCAL25 by 3/27 to save $25. 

Premier Athletics Knoxville West

Premier West Summer Camps Location: 11250 Gilbert Drive, Knoxville, TN 37932

Phone : 865-671-6333

At Premier Athletics Knoxville West, we’re offering kids across Knoxville the chance to take on exciting training and enjoy the high-energy fun of a variety of distinctly themed weekly camps. Whether your child wants to be a ninja, a princess, a cheerleader, or a secret spy – we’ve got something for everyone. Join us at one of our camps where your child will get to participate in crafts, free gym time, and theme-based training, such as gymnastics, ninja or cheerleading!

Camp will be 9am-12pm every day for ages 4+ (will be split into age groups). The camp is $250 for the week. Enroll before May 1st to receive the early bird rate of $225 (use code EARLYBIRD)! A deposit of $25 is required (non-refundable). We also offer sibling and multi-camp discounts (please ask)! Snack and T-shirt included! Add-ons such as early drop off and late-pick up offered for an additional price!

June 3-7 : Enchanted Fairy Camp

June 10-14 : Ninja Camp

June 17-21 : Cheer Camp 1

June 24-28 : Beach Camp

July 8-12 : Animal Adventure Camp

July 15-19 : Cheer Camp 2

July 22-26 : Olympics Camp

July 29 – August 2 : Science Camp

Sign-up online HERE!

Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts

Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts

Location: 10961 Kingston Pike Knoxville, Tennessee 37934 

Phone: 865-675-4499

Email: [email protected]

Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts Summer Camps!

At Knoxville Academy of Martial Arts, our camps never disappoint! Kids have fun, stay engaged, make new friends, and use their minds all week.  We will also incorporate special outings, martial arts lessons, crafts, games such as dodgeball and nerf wars, and plenty of exercise into each camp week! Check out the link for all the details and to ENROLL TODAY!

Our Awesome After School & Summer Camps program has offered premium after school care, summer camps, seasonal and pop-up camps, and thrown amazing birthday parties since 2011. We have a reputation for being compassionate, courteous, professional, and tons of fun! Enroll in one of our camps and make your child’s break from school awesome! Visit rbkama.com for a full look at all of our programs.

KMA Summer Camps 2024Knoxville Museum of Art Summer Art Academy

Location: 1050 World’s Fair Park Drive Knoxville, TN 37916

Phone: 865-525-6101 ext. 241

Email: [email protected]

The Knoxville Museum of Art’s Summer Art Academy offers quality educational opportunities that will ignite your child’s imagination through drawing, painting, sculpture, and more!

Each week offers a new and exciting age-appropriate art class that will inspire and challenge your child. The KMA’s certified art educators provide instruction in small groups with personalized attention. Classes are held at the Knoxville Museum of Art. Morning classes are offered each week for children ages 3-12 and Afternoon classes are offered for teens 13 and up. Classes start Monday, June 3, and continue each week through Friday, July 26. Tuition for the half-day class is $160.00 for KMA members and $175.00 for non-members (unless specified otherwise), and includes workshop supplies, instruction, and gallery activities.

Classes and scholarships are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  For more information call 865.525.6101 ext. 241 or e-mail [email protected]

AICL Summer CampAppalachian Institute For Creative Learning (AICL)

Location: Mars Hill University, North of Asheville, NC

Phone: 828-782-3299

Email: [email protected]

One summer can change everything: join us at AICL 2024 Camp for a transformative summer! We create a vibrant community for campers that acknowledges who they are while introducing them to new, exciting experiences. Located at Mars Hill University, just north of Asheville, North Carolina, campers can attend Week 1 (July 7-13), Week 2 (July 14-20), or both as either a residential or day camper. Staff, majority of whom were campers, are committed to nurturing curiosity within and fostering belonging among all campers. Campers spend their days exploring a variety of academically enriching topics, such as: Synthesizers, Backyard Apothecary, Dinosaurs, Printmaking, Korean Folk Art, Guerilla Filmmaking, Game Shows, Puppetry, Jugger, and more with expert facilitators. Afternoons and evenings are spent enjoying both group and whole-camp activities designed to foster self-acceptance and community.

AICL: an inclusive, diverse summer enrichment camp where curiosity thrives, challenges are embraced, and laughter is abundant. Register today!

YMCA Camp Ocoee

Location: 111 YMCA Drive Ocoee, TN 37361

Phone: 423-338-5588

Email: [email protected]

Summer Fun, Lifetime Memories, Eternal Values

Ranger camp is the flagship program established by Glenn Ellis in 1923. In ranger camp, each camper participates in a series of both land and water activities within the protection of the camp’s setting. Here, campers choose from a long list of activities to focus on each morning, while spending the afternoons experiencing the camp activities as a cabin group.

One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7- 16. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment.

Our purpose is to provide experiences, under a strong Christian emphasis, that will build character and strengthen the values of caring, honesty, responsibility, respect and faith for all.

Ijams Nature Center

Ijams Nature Center

Location: 2915 Island Home Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920

Phone: 865-577-4717 ext. 1012

Email: [email protected] 

During camps at Ijams, children experience the joy and wonder of nature through outdoor adventures, all while making friends, singing songs, and playing games! Through exploration and play, campers learn about the connections between land, plants, animals, and humans that nurture healthy communities.

Preschool Camp- Preschool Summer Camp gives kids ages 3-5 time for child-led, age-appropriate, experiential learning. Most of the day is spent outdoors, exploring nature and making a strong connection with the environment where they will learn through play, discovery, and inquiry.

Nature Discovery Camp- Campers in this camp will explore creeks, climb rocks, hike trails, build shelters, play games, create arts and crafts, and much more! Discovery Camp sessions are split between sessions for ages 6-7 and sessions for ages 8-9. All campers in Discovery Camp are eligible to participate in Navitat.

Nature Adventure Camp-This camp allows children ages 10-12 the opportunity to participate in adventures and activities that support more robust development of skills in areas such as canoeing/kayaking, Navitat, fire and shelter building, species identification, and leadership skills.

For information about dates, rates, FAQs, and more, visit ijams.org/camps.

UT Summer Design Camp

Location: College of Architecture + Design (University of Tennessee at Knoxville)

1715 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996

Phone: 865-974-5265

Dates will be July 14 – 20, 2024

Spend a week with us this summer in a UT design studio to learn about design during our summer design camp for high school students. You’ll learn about architecture, interior architecture, and graphic design and how they impact our communities and the world.

This camp is for creative, problem-solving, out-of-the-box thinkers. It’s a design-immersion experience that offers motivated high school students an introduction to design and how design impacts the human experience.  You’ll also learn a lot about yourself and the world around you – and you’ll probably meet some lifelong friends. Commuter and Residential options available.

Great Smoky Mountains Institute at TremontGSMIT

Location: 9275 Tremont Road Townsend, TN 37882 

Kids will have the adventure of a lifetime in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during summer camp at Tremont Institute! Imagine splashing around in an icy cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, and choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes, crafts, and more.

Tremont offers an in-depth summer learning experience that fosters an understanding of the beautiful Smoky Mountains and encourages a lifelong appreciation and stewardship of the environment.

From backpacking in the wilderness to learning about the secret haunts of salamanders, Tremont Institute offers a variety of opportunities to serve different interests, abilities, and ages.

Find the program that is just right for the young adventurer in your life at http://gsmit.org/summer-camp.

Ice Chalet Summer CampsIce Chalet

Location: 100 Lebanon Street, Knoxville TN 37919

Phone: 865-588-1858

The historic Ice Chalet offers a cool, fun, and family-friendly place for enjoying those hot Summer afternoons: once-a-week learn-to-skate classes for all ages, and one-week camps for beginner and intermediate-level skaters, ages 6 and up.

One-Week Camps: Choose from five weeks, and save 25% on each additional week: June 24-28, July 1-5, July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26; Monday-Friday 1:00-5:30 p.m. (2:00-5:30 p.m. on Fridays!) Includes half-hour class plus practice and play time as well as skate rental. Only $24/day for the first week and $18/day for each additional week!

Once-a-Week Classes: Choose one of four days each week for the full 8-week Summer term, June 3-July 27, 2024, starting at $15/week. Call or check out our web site for more information and registration links, or just give us a call!

Concord Sailing Camp

Location: Concord Sailing Center,
11600 S. Northshore Dr., Knoxville TN 37922

Phone:  865-599-0820

Email:  [email protected]

Summers on the lake are a great way to spend a childhood – or a lifetime.  Sailing is a wonderfully environmental way of enjoying our waterways here in east TN.  And whether you’re cruising down the lake with a family picnic or competing for Olympic gold, the mechanics of sailing are always the same.  Our summer youth Sail Camp offers a fun and informal setting for children ages 8-16 to learn how to sail and be safe on the water.

Now celebrating our 31st year, we offer four one-week sessions running June 3-28.  Students are divided into fleets by age and experience.  Our US Sailing certified instructors tailor all classes to the skill level of the group, whether first-timer or advanced racer.  New students are usually up and sailing on their own the very first day.  The warm and protected waters of Fort Loudoun Lake offer the ideal setting for learning to sail and just having fun on the water.

  • June 3-7
  • June 10-14
  • June 17-21
  • June 24-28
  • Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm
  • $400/wk
  • Discounts for returning sailors and parent volunteers.
  • No experience necessary.
  • Must be able to swim 50 yds unaided (tested on site).
  • Bring your own lunch and PFD.
  • Morning/afternoon snacks provided.

Check out their website and Parent Handbook for more details.

Farragut Lacrosse Summer CampFarragut’s Anchor Down Girls’ Lacrosse Camp

Location: Mayor Bob Leonard Park

Farragut Ladies Lacrosse is holding its first ever week long summer camp for girls going into 5th-8th grades on June 6-10 at Bob Leonard Park. This is a great opportunity to try lacrosse for beginners or work on skills for current players. Girls do not have to be from Farragut to participate. Click here to register: https://forms.gle/rJGddfLn18fsm2FF7. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.fllclax.com/.

 

 

 

 

ESK Summer CampsThe Episcopal School of Knoxville Preschool Camps

Location: 950 Episcopal School Way Knoxville, TN 37932

The Episcopal School of Knoxville is excited to host another wonderful Summer on the Hill this year! We welcome children aged 3-6 for our Little Saints Camps, and have many exhilarating specialty camps for students who are rising Kindergarten through 8th grade. Of course, many camp favorites will be returning this year, such as: Musical Theatre, Acorns to Oaks, STEAM, Theme Teams and Lacrosse. However, stay tuned for some new and exciting additions joining the camp lineup this year as well!

For more information or to register right away, please visit https://shop.esknoxville.org/ or email [email protected].

Camp Irish Knoxville CatholicKnoxville Catholic High School Summer Camps

Location: 9245 Fox Lonas Road, Knoxville, TN 37923

Phone: 865-560-0313

Email: [email protected]

Every Summer Has A Story! Imagine summer experiences where your child grows in mind, body and spirit! Join the summer fun at Knoxville Catholic! Camp Irish 2024 is open to everyone and provides a safe place to explore new interests, sharpen skills and have FUN! Check out the very popular All-Sports Camp, Football Camp, Volleyball Camp, Theatre Camp, Basketball, Dance, Robotics and much more!

BASEBALL | June 10-12 | 9 a.m. – Noon | 2nd-8th grades

GIRLS BASKETBALL | June 3-5 | 9 a.m. – Noon | K-8th

CHEERLEADING | June 13-14 | Noon-3 p.m.

ALL SPORTS CAMP | June 17-21 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | K-8th grades

ROBOTICS | June 3-6 | 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

For full list of Knoxville Catholic’s camps please see their website

Little Gym Summer CampsThe Little Gym of West Knoxville-Farragut

Location: 215 Brooklawn St, Knoxville, TN 37934

Day camp at The Little Gym is the perfect choice for long, hot summers and other breaks from school when you want your child to stay active, safe, and happy. We combine fun physical activities and games with plenty of time to laugh and play with friends. Each week has a new theme so your child will never tire of camp at The Little Gym.

In addition to classes for children 4 months – 12 years, The Little Gym has two different options for Summer Camps:

Super Quest Summer Camp (ages 3 – 8) will challenge your child to spend adventure-filled hours completing a fun and exciting quest each day.  Each quest incorporates activities for kids to exercise their muscles, minds, and cooperation skills.  Each camp is full of gymnastics fun and lots of games too!

Skill Thrill Summer Camps (ages 6 – 12) will provide your child with themes focused on learning specific skills while reviewing and practicing all around gymnastics skills.  These camps have the perfect combination of skill-building, fun, and success!

Summer Camps will run Monday – Friday from May 30th – August 4th.  You can come to the morning session (9:00 am – 12:00 noon) or you can attend the full day session (9:00 am – 4:00 pm).

Want the most flexibility and savings? Purchase a Summer Camp Flex pass and schedule your camp days anytime throughout the summer! Camp passes are available as 5 Day, 10 Day, 15 Day, 20 Day, or 25 Day Passes.  Passes may be used for the entire family and are only on sale through May 15th. 

Check out the full camp list on this printable

Call us at 966-4FUN (4386) or Text us at 615-930-3583 to reserve your summer of SERIOUS FUN!

Cedar Bluff Racquet Club 

Location: 701 Racquet Club Way Knoxville, TN 37934

Phone: 865-690-5700

Fun and tennis fundamentals help campers grades 1st — 8th develop their tennis and sport skills. Campers receive instruction on the fundamentals of all major strokes with drills and play to enhance their tennis skills, movement, and fitness. Our camp program is designed for all abilities with the emphasis on participation, improvement, effort and team play. Cedar Bluff Racquet Clubs highly qualified coaching staff, USPTA certified tennis pros, are ready to help develop your child’s tennis game. A fun, safe, and positive experience while making new friends.

CAMP INFORMATION

Grades 1st — 8th
All camps are Mon —Thurs
9:00 a.m.-12 noon

SNACKS PROVIDED
Campers should bring racket (club can provide a racket if needed) & water each day
All camps will be indoors at CBRC

Cost per session is $220

CAMP DATES

June 5-8, June 12-15, July 10-13, July 24-27, July 31- Aug. 3

Exceptional Artist Summer Art CampExceptional Artist Art Camp

Location:

June 3-7, Clinton Elementary School, Clinton, TN
June 10-14 Clayton Center for the Arts Maryville College, Maryville TN

Phone: 865-560-6525

Exceptional Artist Summer Art Camp is a day camp that provides a positive community for young artists to create and explore. During this exciting week, students in grades Kindergarten-6th will increase their art knowledge and develop skills in multiple art mediums. Through self-expression, critical thinking, and perseverance, students will end the week with a portfolio of work they will be eager to share. We have a new theme each year, but this year, we will celebrate a decade of summer camps by looking back at our favorite art projects.

Farm CampFarmCamp Updated

Location: 5902 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37922

Phone: 865-309-4514

What do bunnies, bugs, tomatoes, and NASA have in common? FARM CAMP at Knoxville’s first Urban Kids Farm! Join us right off Kingston Pike from June 3 – August 2, 2024, for bi-weekly sessions full of learning, fun, and tasty food. Open to ages 5-13 in the greater Knoxville area, $275/week (scholarships available), from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Kids will grow food and flowers, visit farms and farm animals, and even participate in the NASA Spotlite Design Challenge. Parents, get ready for chatty dinners and quiet nights as your kids dream of tomorrow’s adventures!

Dates & Times: Activities run from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one hour of additional care (at no extra charge) to accommodate pick-up and drop-off from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

FarmCamp Sessions are as follows:

Session 1 (two weeks): June 3 – June 14, Session 2 (two weeks): June 17 – June 28, Session 3 (two weeks): July 8 – July 19, Session 4 (two weeks): July 22 – August 2

*We also offer add-on FarmDays during the weeks of July 1-5 and July 22-26 to accommodate holiday plans and school start dates.*

 

UT Gardens Summer CampUniversity of Tennessee Gardens

Location: UT Gardens is located on the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture Campus next to the UT Vet School.

Email – [email protected]

Phone- 865-974-4625

Contact- Whitney Welch

UT Gardens, Knoxville offers fun camp experiences for ages 6 and up. Youth Camps (ages 6-12) range from learning about plants as a detective to music in the Gardens! Teen Camp (ages 13-17) is all about phone photography. This year, we are also hosting a camp for adults.

Weekly, June 3 though August 2, 2024

Youth Camps (ages 6-12): Jurassic Garden Discovery: June 3-7, 2024, Music in the Gardens: June 10-14, 2024, Around the World in 80 Plants: June 24-28, 2024, Time Warp Camp: July 8-12, 2024, Color Craze Camp: July 15-19, 2024, Garden Adventure Camp: July 22-26, 2024, Plant Detectives: July 29-August 2, 2024

Teen Camp (ages 13-17): Photography Camp: July 1-3, 2024

Adult Camp (18+): Camp: All Grown Up: June 20-22, 2024

For full descriptions of UT Garden Camps check out their website.

Onsight Rock Gym

Location: 5335 Western Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37921

Onsight’s Youth Summer Camp is creatively designed to introduce the sport of rock climbing to children by engaging their minds and exhausting their muscles. Your child will experience climbing through games, learning workshops, activities, and endless fun! Throughout the week, campers will learn knot tying skills, climbing techniques, and so much more. They will leave camp with a sense of self-confidence, accomplishment, and memories that will last long after the summer is over.

Dates: 

– May 27 – May 31
– June 3 – 7 | June 10 – 14 | June 17 – 21 | June 24 – 28
– July 1 – 5 | July 8 – 12 | July 15 – 19 | July 22 – 26 | July 29 – August 2

For full list of Onsight Rock Gym camps check out their website

Expanding Horizons

Location: Maryville College

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Dates: June 23rd through June 28th, 2024

Expanding Horizons is a weeklong summer camp for high school students at Maryville College that examines cultural and historical perspective of the Christian faith through an Appalachian lens. Throughout the week, students strengthen their leadership skills through fun activities such as low ropes courses and Mountain Challenge‘s Alpine Tower, while also partaking in small group discussions about faith and leadership with current Maryville College students who serve as mentors. Students also study religion and theology with college faculty each morning, allowing them a unique opportunity to engage with their faith in a different context; no questions are off-limits in the classroom! In the evenings, students will work with staff and mentors in leading a worship service for the group to feed the spirit and reflect on their journeys that week. In every moment, students are living in community on Maryville College’s campus or exploring Appalachia.

Great Smokies Experience

Location: Maryville College & Tremont Institute

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Dates: July 18-29, 2024

The Great Smokies Experience is a 10-day camp for rising juniors and seniors in high school, and recent graduates. The program is coordinated by Maryville College, the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, and Mountain Challenge.  Students will go on breathtaking hikes, kayak on the Little River and Tellico Reservoir, take scientific species surveys, explore the National Park at night, climb up Mt. LeConte, investigate the Maryville College Woods, and spend time in a classroom tackling big questions about the complex relationship between social and environmental systems. The 10-day experience will result in the students earning credit for a three-hour Introduction to Environmental Issues and Sustainability Studies course at Maryville College.

Reach Rowing Knoxville Youth Learn-to-Row Summer Camps

Location: 1624 Riverside Drive Knoxville, TN

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Dates: Session 1: 6/3/24 thru 6/7/24;  Session 2: 6/10/24 thru 6/14/24; Session 3: 6/17/24 thru 6/21/24 (Closed);  Session 4: 6/24/24 thru 6/28/24

 Learn how to row with Gryphon Crew! Our Learn to Row Camps are a great introduction to the sport of rowing. You will learn all the basics from our experienced coaches and current Gryphon Crew members. You will make new friends and learn a new sport while rowing on the Tennessee River at 1624 Riverside Drive! Cost of the camp is $200 per session and each session is Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm.

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