Adamah Adventures
co-ed, sleepover, adventure
Multiple sessions, June-August. Georgia, North Carolina, Utah, Washington, Oregon. Adam Griff, 404-297-4914, info@adamahadventures.org, www.adamahadventures.org. Adamah Adventures is an outdoor adventure summer camp and travel program for Jewish kids and teens – develop self-confidence, independence, and a sense of adventure while rafting, camping, rock climbing and more!
Adventure Quest at Doe River Gorge
Co-Ed, Sleepover, Christian, Outdoor Adventure. (rising 7th-12th Grade): June 2-7, June 16-21, June 23-28, June 30-July 5, July 7-12, July 14-19, Aug 4-9. (rising 3rd-7th Grade): June 9-14, July 21-26, July 28-Aug 2
Doe River Gorge in Hampton, TN. 423-725-4010, www.doerivergorge.com, drginfo@doerivergorge.com. The Adventure Quest program at Doe River Gorge is six life-changing days of incredible outdoor fun, solid Biblical teaching, nightly worship, delicious food, and much more!
American Museum of Science and Energy Science Explorer Camp
June 10-14 and June 17-21. Rising 5th, 6th & 7th Graders. www.amse.org. 865-576-3200
AQHA Camp It Up
Day and overnight. Horseback riding, instruction. Lafollette, Tennessee, United States. 865-684-6489.
Archery Camps
Organized by Elzbieta Tworek, USA Archery Coach, level IV. Ages 10-15 (all skill levels). June 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, 24-28 & July 15-19. 9:30 a.m. – Noon. Equipment provided. 865-719-7543 or E-mail theolympicarrow@comcast.net. TheOlympicArrow.com.
Arnstein Jewish Community Center
Knoxville Jewish Alliance Summer Camps
6800 Deane Hill Drive Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 690-6343
www.jewishknoxville.org
Blue Point Stables Riding Camp
co-ed, day camp, sleepover, Mother/Daughter. May 27 through August 7, 2013 – 2, 3 & 5 day camps 675 Buck Creek Rd., Kingston, TN, 37763. Brandy McDonnell or David Stooksbury, 865-376-9312, bluepointstables@gamil.com, www.bluepointstables.com. A camp that is full of fun, multiple activities and horse riding, hosted on an actual working horse farm!
Boy Scouts of America – Great Smoky Mountain Council
Camp Buck Toms
Camp Buck Toms provides one of the finest summer camp programs around for Scouting and Venturing.
373 Camp Buck Toms Rd. Rockwood, TN 37854. (865) 588-6514
Camp Pellissippi
Camp Pellissippi is a rustic and primitive camp with cabins and tent camping year round for the Scouting program. The camp features a campfire area, parade field, stage area, shooting sports, and much more. Norris Lake, in Andersonville TN. (865) 588-6514
Bridgemont Ministries
3620 Katy Hollar Road
Sevierville, TN 37862
865-453-8841
Camp Arrowwood
5 night residential camp open to campers between the ages of 8-14. 3601 Lyon Springs Rd, Sevierville, TN 37862. Phone: 865-429-9105. www.camparrowwood.org/
Camp Ba Yo Ca
Outdoor, sporting, and artistic activities taught by our qualified, full-time staff and counselors. 2320 Happy Hollow Road, Sevierville, TN 37862. 865-453-6274 or at camp@campbayoca.com. www.campbayoca.com.
Camp at Clyde M York 4-H Center
Boys, girls, & overnight. Archery, Art, Basketball, Environmental/Marine Biology, Football, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball. 62 4-H Center Drive, Crossville, TN 38572. Phone : 931-788-2288. Fax: 931-788-6003
Camp Invention
Camp Invention program is a weeklong STEM adventure in creativity that immerses children entering grades one through six in exciting, hands-on learning disguised as fun activities. For rising 1st – 6th grade students. May 28 –June 21. Cedar Bluff Elementary May 28-31 (8am -2:30pm), Hardin Valley Elementary (9am-3:30pm) and Greenback Public School (8am-2:30pm) June 3-7, A.L.Lotts Elementary (8am-2:30pm), Rocky Hill Elementary (8am-2:30pm), Farragut Intermediate (8am-2:30pm), Clinton Elementary (8am-2:30pm)and Blue Grass Elementary (8am-2:30pm) June 10-14, Maryville Christian School (9am-3:30pm) June 17-21. CampNClubInvent@aol.com, www.campinvention.org, 800-968-4332.
Camp John Knox
Archery, arts & crafts, frisbee golf, nature center, and more! 591 West Rockwood Ferry Road. Ten Mile, TN 37880
865-376-2236.
admin@kohnknoxcenter.org
www.jonknoxcenter.org
Camp Nakanawa
1084 Camp Nakanawa Road
Crossville, TN 38571
931-277-3711
campnak@frontiernet.net
www.campnakanawa.com
Camp Quest of the Smoky Mountains
Contact Jonas Holdeman
1056 Lovell Rd. Knoxville, Tennessee 37932. (865) 966-6478. www.rationalists.org/cq/index.php
Camp Riva-Lake
Girls only. Tims Ford Lake in Winchester, Tennessee. info@camprivalake.com. http://www.camprivalake.com.
Camp Webb
All About Girls Camp
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering grades 2-5. Back by popular demand and celebrating the joys of being girls who love dolls! Cost: $205
Art from Outer Space
June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Use your imagination and be prepared to bring outer space to life! Cost: $200
Books , Baking & Bunches of Fun
Session I: June 10-14. Session II: June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-3. Books by well-known authors are used to launch activities such as baking, making books and other creative hands-on projects designed to stimulate reading and language skills. $205
Ceramics Camp
June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. This camp concentrates on a unique series of ceramic tiles and vessels that incorporate almost any object from which you can make a plastic mold. Cost: $205
Chess Camp
Session I: June 24-28 (Fundamentals Camp). Session II: July 22-26 (Intermediate/Advanced Camp). 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-11. Campers work on piece mechanics, opening strategies, tactics, and general principles. Cost: $195
Clay-N-Play
July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-4. We’ll play with clay and we’ll make all kinds of “funderful” things to bring home–all fired and finished, and even colored to show off to your folks. Cost: $200
Culinary Creations Camp
June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 6-8. Prepare a different menu each day, including appetizers, homemade pizza and pasta, international foods, and even desserts! Cost: $225
Dinosaur Data
July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Entering grades 1-2 We’ll learn about the time of the dinosaurs, create dinosaur art, sing dinosaur songs, and even hunt for dinosaur bones! Cost: $215
Coolest Summer Hang-Out EVER!
June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys entering grades 2-4. If you want to design a bottle rocket ship and launch it into the air, go exploring in the woods, play some really fun sports and games. Cost $206
Cupcakes and Crafts
July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Entering grades 2-4. The ultimate one-two combo! Stir up your creative juices for a week of crafting and cupcake creations. Cost $206
“Double Play” Science & Games Camp
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Entering grades 1-4. This camp will develop your mind and body–half science and half games. Cost $215
Camp Wanna PlayALot!
June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-1st grade. Cost $205
Champ’s Camp for Boys
July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys entering grades 5-6. Cost $215
Clay Creations
July 8-12, 9am-2pm. grades 5-7. Cost $200
Drama Camp
Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14. Session III: June 24-28. Session IV: July 8-12. Session V: July 15-19. Session VI: July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-7. Learn how acting and movement, mixed with a little creativity, can be transformed into performance skills. Cost $200
Fairy Camp
June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-1st grade. Fairies will twirl their
way through a whole host of pixie-perfect
activities. Cost: $205
Geocaching and Orienteering
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Orienteering is a sport that requires navigational skills, using a map and compass to go from point to point on unfamiliar terrain, and Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. Cost: $225
Fort Webb Adventure
Camp for Boys. July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys entering grades 5-6. Cost $210
Get Your Game On!
Session I: June 24-28. Session II: July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-3. Cost $205
The Beat : Drum Camp
June 24-28, Grades 4-7, $200
Glee Club Camp
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-7. Campers will learn song and dance routines, from Broadway musicals and pop tunes. Then, they get to perform them for friends and family in a live presentation. Cost: $200
Have a Blast: Rocketry Camp
Session I: June 10-14. Session II: July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6 Campers learn the fundamentals of designing, building and safety of fuel rockets. They will assemble a solid rocket motor that will be used to fly his/her rocket up to altitudes of 1,200 feet. Cost: $225
Junior Scientist
Session I: June 24-28. Session II: July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-4. Through exciting experiments, campers will learn simple chemistry by creating erupting volcanoes, ocean waves, fireworks in a jar, and invisible ink. $215
Hip -Hop Fly Girls
June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering grades 2-5. Learn Hip-Hop dance moves, including stomp dances, row dancing, jump and thump, and pop-and-lock skills. Cost $200
It’s a Small World
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-2. Camp Webb will be our portal to warp speed, international travel; journeying across the world in five days. We’ll visit South Africa, China, India, Spain, and Italy. Cost: $200
LEGO® Robotics
Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-6. With cooperative learning,
campers rotate through the responsibilities of building robotic toys and programming them using computers. Cost: $225
Making Mosaics
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-7. Make your mosaic mark on the map! Boys and girls of all ages will enjoy learning the art of making mosaics. Cost: $205
Movie Magic!
July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-7. Campers will learn behind-the-scenes special effects tricks and make-up, green screen techniques, slight-of-hand camerawork, and much, much more. Cost: $205
Little Divas Musical Theater Camp
July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5
A different theme each day like “Party Girl” or “Flower Power” is used to showcase musical theater, dance, songs, and crafts. Current music, as well as Broadway show tunes, is featured for a day that rarely slows down. Cost: $200
Messy Science
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Cost $200
Nature Discovery
Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-3. Cost $210
Pirate Camp
June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-2. We’ll talk like pirates, play pirate games, amass our booty as we hunt for hidden treasure and loot, learn about infamous pirates of the high seas, drink grog and eat hard tack, create pirate art, sing pirate songs, dance pirate jigs, and have a pirate party at the end of the week. Cost: $215
Pure Imagination Art
June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-3. We’ll draw, paint and collage whatever crazy images you can dream. Spend a week in charge of your own artistic destiny to define yourself as an artist! Cost: $205
Ready, Set, Create!
June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Join us on our imaginative adventure while we experiment with drawing and painting techniques. Cost: $205
Science Detective Camp
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-4. Learn how to use a microscope to investigate animal bone fur, fossils, tracks, and scat. Study DNA to find out how real detectives solve crimes. Cost: $210
Seussical Camp
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-1st grade. From Mulberry Street to Whoville, come explore the world of Dr. Seuss! Cost: $200
Princess Camp
June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-2. Become a princess for a week! Throw off your pumpkin garb and feel like royalty as you indulge in activities, games and crafts fit for a princess. Cost: $215
Printmaking Camp
June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Learn a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint, linoleum cuts, woodcuts, and lithography. Cost $200
Sew Simple I
June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6.
Sew Simple II
June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Prerequisite: Sew Simple I
Sew Simple III
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Prerequisite: Sew Simple II. This camp is an intro to the operation and maintenance of a sewing machine. Cost $215
STEM Camp
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Science, technology, engineering, and math! Campers will build hovercrafts, bridges and wind turbines. They’ll conduct chemistry experiments and analyze their results with lab probes, and will explore the cosmos with math. We’ll finish our week making liquid nitrogen ice cream. Cost: $215
Summer Boredom Buster!
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-4. Come bust up your boredom at this camp full of indoor and outdoor games and crafts that might get a little messy! Cost: $200
Superhero Camp
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Create your own superhero and villain personas, discover your “kryptonite,” compete in ultimate hero vs. villain showdowns, and become an expert on Marvel and DC comics. Cost: $215
Summer Art with Mr. Cantrell
Session I: July 22-26, Entering grades 1-3. Session II: July 29-August 2. Entering grades 3-5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get your creative juices flowing! Known for singing while creating or painting to fun tunes, Mr. Cantrell, a Camp Webb classic, will guide campers in the creation, Cost $200
Summer Olympics
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $215
Sweet Treats Camp
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6 Chocoholics, party people and candy lovers unite! Each day we’ll make delicious concoctions for you to munch and add to your baking repertoire. Cost: $215
The Voice: Singing Camp
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Singers work in a fun, upbeat and supportive atmosphere while exploring and singing the music of Hollywood’s stage and screen legends, as well as today’s pop stars. Cost: $195
Wild Kingdom
June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-1st grade. Learn fun facts about various creatures found in our wild kingdom. Spend the week creating animal masks, sculpting papier-maché creatures, participating in animal activities, making edibles, and much more. Cost: $205
Woodworking Camp
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Roll up your sleeves and mesh your creativity with some basic woodworking skills to construct awesomely insane birdhouses, your own pinewood derby cars and more. Cost: $205
Writing Camp
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8 Mr. Lauer will help you create fascinating characters and concoct exciting adventures. Nutty activities
will help stimulate the creative process. Cost $200
Ultimate Kids Concoctions Camp
June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 1-5 Create wacky, wild and creative things to
play with and observe. Cost: $215
Wildlife Explorers
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-5. Campers will discover much about our native plant and animal life through observation and exploration. Cost: $200
Yoga Through Stories
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-5. Explore yoga through reading and storytelling. We’ll use books and stories to introduce children to yoga postures, child-friendly meditation techniques, and discover what it means to live in a peaceful way with ourselves, others and the world around us. Cost $190
Webb Sports Camps
All -Girls Sports Camp
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering grades 1-3. Give your daughter a solid start with fundamental instruction in volleyball, softball and basketball. Cost: $200
Boys Beginner Lacrosse Camp
July 15-19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 3-6. The day will be packed with drills, scrimmages and fun games. By the end of the week, you will be a better lacrosse player in every aspect of the game – from shooting to faceoffs. Cost: $180
Boys Intermediate Lacrosse Camp
July 22-26, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8. Prerequisite: Participation in the Camp
Webb beginner lacrosse camp or participation in a lacrosse program. Cost: $190
Boys Junior Soccer Camp
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys entering grades 1-4. Through a series of fun and interactive games and drills, campers will learn the fundamentals of soccer. Cost $195
Clash of the Titans
June 24-28, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-6. Campers will participate in Poison Ball tournaments inside and then head outdoors to play favorites such as Capture the Flag and flag football. Cost $200
Football /Basketball Camp
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-8. School dean of students and varsity boys basketball coach. We’ll concentrate on individual skill improvement and each camper’s ability to play within a team structure and become a well-rounded athlete. Cost: $205
Girls Soccer Camp: Soccerpalooza!
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering kindergarten-5th grade. Campers will be taught technical as well as tactical skills necessary in the game of soccer. Cost: $195
Cheer, Stunt and Tumble
Session I: June 10-14, Entering kindergarten-3rd grade. Session II: July 15-19, Entering grades 3-6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Campers will be trained in the fundamentals as they learn motions, cheers, chants, and stunts. Cost: $200
Elliott Stroupe Basketball School
June 17-21, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 4-6. Cost $210
Gymnastics Galore
Session I: June 17-21. Session II: July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering kindergarten-3rd grade. Get ready for a week of the balance beam, rolls, handstands, and more! Cost: $200
Meske Football Camp
June 17-21, 9am-2pm, grades 1-5. Cost $195
Spartan Baseball Camp
Session I: July 15-19, Entering grades 6-8. Session II: July 22-26, Entering grades 3-6. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Campers will have the opportunity to spend quality time on throwing, catching, hitting, pitching, baserunning, and sliding fundamentals, as well as participate in technique sessions. Cost: $195
Tennis Camp
Session I: June 3-7. Session II: June 10-14. Session III: June 17-21. Session IV: June 24-28*. Session V: July 8-12. Session VI: July 15-19. Session VII: July 22-26. Session VIII: July 29-August 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Entering grades 1-9 (*Entering 8th and 9th graders may not attend the week of June 24-28) Campers focus on individual skill instruction, point development, and match play. Cost: $210
Webb Spartan Basketball Camp
June 3-7, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Boys and girls entering grades 4-8. Basic skills and fundamentals will be taught, including shooting technique, ball handling, passing and catching, footwork, and defense. Offensive skills for post and guard positions are emphasized as well. Cost: $195
Volleyball Camp
July 22-25 (4 days only), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 5-8 Campers are trained on the fundamentals of volleyball, including spiking, serving and passing. Cost: $185
Spartan Spirit Cheer and Dance
July 8-12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Girls entering grades 3-6. The camp day will be filled with cheers, stunts, dances, tumbling, technical class, hip-hop, jazz, pom, sign making, and teamwork. Cost: $195
Wild World of Sports
June 10-14, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Entering grades 2-6. Cost $200
Webb coed basketball camp
July 15-19, 9am-2pm, grades 7-8. Cost $200
Camp Wesley Woods
Residential camp that focuses on small group camping which encourages family values, group building, and developing relationships with God. 329 Wesley Woods Road, Townsend, TN 37882. Phone: (865) 448-2246. Phone: (865) 448-6556. Fax: (865) 448-3904. www.campwesleywoods.com.
Camp Widjiwagan
Sleepover, Boys, Girls May 27-31, June 2-7, June 9-21, June 23-July 5, July 7-19, July 21-26, July 28-August 2. Nashville, TN, Camp Widjiwagan, Debbie Logsdon, Registrar, 615-360-2267, dlogsdon@ymcamidtn.org, www.campwidji.org. Camp Widjiwagan is an action-packed summer experience where confidence is created through skill development and new friendships are the result of teamwork.
Center Stage Dance and Cheer
All camps take place at Center Stage Dance and Cheer: 865-591-7557; centerstagedancecheer@yahoo.com, www.centerstagedancecheer.com.
Fascinating Rhythm Camp
Tap Camp (Co-ed evening camp). July 1-3; ages 5-10: 5PM-7PM. July 1-3; ages 11 and up- 7PM-9PM. This is for beginners as well as experienced tappers. They will learn and go over tap steps, combinations, and learn classic and contemporary routines each day.
Dance Sampler
Co-Ed/Day Camp. Dates and Times: July 1-3; Ages 5-10 2:00-5:00PM. July 1-3; Ages 11 and up 4:00-7:00PM. Learn skills and choreography from different dance styles including jazz, hip-hop, pom, lyrical, and contemporary.
Stunt Camp
Co-ed; evening/weekend. July 5,6,7. Ages 5-10- 4PM-6PM. Ages 11-18- 5PM-7PM. Learn how to do partner stunts, co-ed stunting, building pyramids, and basket tosses associated with Cheerleading.
Pirates and Princess Camp
Preschool Boys and Girls/Day camp; Ages 2-5. July 1-3; 10AM-11:30AM. Creative Movement incorporating basic dance skills, rhythm, singing, tumbling, crafts and dress up.
Boys Only Hip Hop/Tumble
Boys Day Camp. July 1-3; Ages 4-8-10AM-12PM. July 1-3; Ages 9-15- 12PM-2PM. Especially designed for boys, and will learn hip hop and tumbling skills.
Art Camp
Co-Ed/Day Camp. July 1-3; 12PM-3PM. Exploring different elements of art, including sketching, painting, sculpting, and drawing.
Throwback Week
Co-Ed Dance Day Camp. July 8-11; Ages 8-16; 1PM-4PM. They will learn a variety of styles of dancing done to songs from different decades and will dress up according to the decade of the day.
Tumbling Camp
Co-Ed Evening Camp. July 8-11; Ages 5-11- 4-6PM. July 8-11; Ages 12 and up- 4-6PM. All levels tumbling!
Cartoon Camp
Co-Ed Song and Dance Camp; Ages 3-6. July 15-18th; 9am-11:30am. Learn to sing and dance to songs from your favorite cartoon movies and tv shows!
Music Moves Me
Co-Ed Musical Theater/Show Choir Camp/ Ages 7-10. July 15-18th; 11:30AM-2PM. They will learn how to sing and dance to some very fun and exciting songs!
Glee Camp
Ages 11-18. July 15-18th/ 3:00M-6:00PM. Learn exciting songs and fun, upbeat choreography to go with it!
Diva Dance and Cheer Camp
Girls Only Day Camp; Ages 4-7. July 22-25; 10AM-12PM. They will learn some fun and exciting dance and cheer routines and skills, dress up, do hair, make up, and make some glittery crafts.
Sport Sampler Camp
Co-Ed Day Camp. July 22-25. Learn skills for various sports, including soccer, basketball, football, and much more!
Wrestling Camp
Co-Ed Day camp, ages 7-15. July 22-25; 1-4PM. Learn skills, holds, moves for wrestling to get prepared for middle school or high school teams.
Music Camp
Co-Ed; Day Camp Ages 7-15. July 22-25; 11AM-1PM. Learn basics of reading notes, music history, theory, and be introduced to various instruments and how to play them.
Cheer Camp
Co-Ed; Evening Camp. July 22-25; Ages 5-10- 4-6PM. July 22-25; Ages 11 and up 5-7PM. Learn cheer motions, skills, jumps, tumbling, and stunting.
Step It Up Camp
Co-Ed; Ages 11-19. July 22-25; 6:30-8:30. Breakdancing, hip hop and conditioning
Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge Imagination Station Camps
June 10 –August 2. Ages 3-5 and Rising 1st-7th Graders. www.childrensmuseumofoakridge.org. 865-482-1074
Christian Academy of Knoxville
CAK offers a variety of summer athletic camps:
Warrior Baseball Camp
June 3 – 6
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 7-13
Cost $100
Contact: Tommy Pharr Register on-site!
CAK Cheer Camp
June 3 – 6
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Open to 3-7th Graders Contact: Lisa Bowland
Warrior Soccer Camp
June 10 – 13
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Ages 6-12
Contact: Kurt Backstrom
Warrior Football Camp
June 17 – 20
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. / 1:15 – 3:15 p.m. Elementary and Middle School Ages Contact: Rusty Bradley
Warrior Softball Camp
June 17 – 20
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Cost $100
Elementary and Middle School Ages Contact: Harry Backhurst
Register on-site!
Warrior Basketball Camp
June 24 – 26
Elementary and Middle School Ages Contact: Steve Denny
Warrior Volleyball Camp
(Middle School)
Beginners: July 8 – 9; Advanced: July 10 – 12 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. M-Th; 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Friday Contact: Jamie Petrik
Warrior Sports Camp
July 29 – August 2 Contact: Amy Richardson
Warrior Tennis Camp
July 15 – 18; July 22 – 24 Contact: David Helbig
Warrior Volleyball Camp – HS Summer Slam!
(High School – Team Camp) July 22 – 26
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Contact: Jamie Petrik
Call 865-690-4721 ext. 142 or visit www.cakwarriors.com/camps for registration information, pricing and additional details
City of Knoxville Art Camp
Sessions for ages varying from 4 to 15-years-old. Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127B Broadway Ave. Call 865-523-1401 or visit www.cityofknoxville.org/recreation/arts for more information.
City of Knoxville Junior Tennis Camps
sessions for 6-13 years-old and Rising 8th grade-high school. Tyson Park and West Hills Park. Call 865-522-3303 for more information.
City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Division
Summer Playground Program. All City Recreation Centers. 865-215-1414. www.ci.knoxville.tn.us/recreation/
City of Knoxville Summer Playground Program
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Ages 6-12. Open to Knoxville residents, at each of its 14 recreation centers located in all sections of Knoxville. For more information, call 865-215-1414.
City of Oak Ridge Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp
Oak Ridge Civic Center and Scarboro Community Center. 1st Week is June 10 – 14 and continues for 8 consecutive weeks. 6 (or completion of kindergarten) -12 years old. www.orrecparks.org. 865-425-3450.
Dig It! Fun with Fossils and Archaeokids: Exploring Ancient Art & Archaeology
Day camp for rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
Dig It! Fun with Fossils – July 15-19, 1-4 pm (5 days)
Archaeokids: Exploring Ancient Art & Archaeology – July 22-26, 9 –Noon (5 days)
McClung Museum, University of Tennessee campus, 1327 Circle Park Dr., Knoxville
Contact info: Debbie Woodiel, 865-974-2144, woodield@utk.edu, mcclungmuseum.utk.edu/education/ . Dinosaurs, mosasaurs, trilobites, and other extinct animals await rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders as they explore paleontology in 5 days of fun activities at the McClung Museum in Dig It! Fun with Fossils. For children of the same age who are interested in archaeology, become an Archaeokid at the Museum’s archaeology camp Archaeokids: Exploring Ancient Art & Archaeology, and try out a spearthrower, make a mummy mask, use artifacts, and more. See website for complete information.
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
Camp Cure through East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
This is a day camp for children ages 5 to 12 who have diabetes. The cost is $20. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12. Karns Community Youth Center in Knox County. Cathy Van Ostrand at cvanostrand@etch.com or 865-541-8281. www.etch.com/services_specialties/additional_services.aspx. This camp provides children with a fun and safe learning experience for living and coping with diabetes.
Donald M. Gally Summer Camp through East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
This is a day camp for children ages 5 to 14 who have special needs. The camp is free, but donations are accepted. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 8, to Friday, July 12; 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 15, to Friday, July 19. Kiwanis Club Fresh Air Camp in Knoxville. Deidra Seiber at dcphillips@etch.com or 865-690-8961. www.etch.com/services_specialties/additional_services.aspx. Campers enjoy activities, such as arts and crafts, swimming and games, directed by staff therapists, special education teachers and adaptive recreation specialists.
Camp Eagle’s Nest through East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
This is a weeklong camp for patients ages 6 to 17 from the Children’s Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic. The camp is free for patients. Sunday, July 28, to Thursday, Aug. 1. Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend. Rick Callaway at RCallaway@etch.com or 865-541-8476. www.etch.com/services_specialties/additional_services.aspx. Campers get to enjoy the outdoors by riding horses, canoeing, rock climbing and tubing, and they can interact with their camp counselors who are nurses and other clinical staff from Children’s Hospital.
East Tennessee Rowing Organization
Learn To Row Summer Youth Camp
First Session: June 17-22 from 8-11 a.m. Second Session: July 22-27 from 8-11 a.m. igetrowing.com/summer-camp.
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
Coed. General Outdoors, Backpacking, Hiking, Science, General Arts and Crafts. 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend TN, 37882. 865-448-6709. Mastering Skills in Mountains. Wilderness adventure camp. 931-598-5651. 290 Quintard Road Sewanee, Tennessee 37375. SASWeb.org
Ijams Nature Center Camps
sessions for ages varying from 4 to 18-years-old. Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave. Call 865-577-4717 or visit www.ijams.org for more information.
KidsU at the University of Tennessee
To register visit www.UTKidsU.com, or call 865-974-0150 for more information.
Got Talent? Beginning Acting and Theatre Games (Grades 4-5, rising)
This camp is filled with a series of high energy, interactive theatre games using creative dance and vocal exercises along with improvisational games, all used to create a very special piece of original performance art. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
UT Photography Camp (Grades 4-7, rising)
This camp covers the fundamentals of photography basics and how to take better photos through framing. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
UT Photography Camp (Grades 8-12, rising)
This camp covers the fundamentals of photography basics and how to take better photos through framing. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Innocent or Guilty…How Do You Plead? (Grades 6-9, rising)
Learn how to prepare a case for trial, as both the prosecutor and defense attorney. Learn basic courtroom procedures and rules of evidence, and then flaunt your new talents in a mock trial setting. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM.
A Look Back: Colonial History (Grades 5-10, rising)
See how groups of different people lived in the late 1700s. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Exploration in Psychology (Grades 9-12, rising)
This camp examines such questions as: What is psychology and what do psychologists do?; How do psychologists study behavior?; and Why is it important to study the things we see and do every day scientifically? July 8-12, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Vertebrate Zoology (Grades 4-7, rising)
Join us for a fascinating look at the world of zoology: the scientific study of animals. July 8-12, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
So You Want to be a Lawyer? (Grades 10-12, rising)
Learn about the theories and practical aspects of the American legal system through interactive classes and hands-on team exercises. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
So You Want to Be An Engineer? Part I (Grades 8-12, rising)
Work alongside local engineering professionals as they complete hands-on challenges in science and engineering. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Tennessee Performing Arts Camp (Grades 7-12, rising)
This is a two-week camp geared toward building confidence and basic acting skills. June 17-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Fun with Fiction (Grades 7-9, rising)
Put your hopes, secrets, and fears into writing and learn writing techniques that will help you for the rest of your life. July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
World Music and Drumming (Grades 4-6, rising)
This is a hands-on course designed for 4th-6th graders who enjoy music. You’ll learn ensemble playing, drumming technique, team-building skills and more while grooving to the beat! June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Great Greeks & Ruling Romans (Grades 9-12, rising)
Learn the history and development of Western civilization through the remains of two great civilizations: the Ancient Greeks and Romans. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Photojournalism for Kids (Grades 9-12, rising)
Learn how to tell compelling stories with your camera. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Don’t Bully Me! (Grades 3-6, rising)
Learn strategies for dealing with situations involving bullying and harassment. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Don’t Bully Me! (Grades 7-9, rising)
Learn strategies for dealing with situations involving bullying and harassment. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Virtual Biology: Using Computers to Discover New Medicines (Grades 9-12, rising)
In this hands-on camp, you’ll learn the basics of biophysics through protein structure by building physical and virtual protein models. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Introduction to Programming with Scratch (Grades 5-8, rising)
In this camp you’ll have excellent help in getting to the fun part of computer programming. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Programming and Animation Using Python (Grades 8-12, rising)
We’ll play around with programming by writing code to tell stories using stick figures (with pets and accessories), and learn a simple way to animate them. July 8-12, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Creative Papercraft Inventions I (Grades 7-10, rising)
You may have seen origami birds and frogs, but there is much more you can do with paper than make little animals. In this camp we’ll make cool, unusual things with paper. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Creative Papercraft Inventions II (Grades 8-12, rising)
There are many things you can do with a little creativity, paper, scissors and glue. In addition to pop-ups, many people enjoy making 3D papercraft. July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Western Classical Music (Grades 4-7, rising)
Give your child a chance to understand the classical genre and appreciate this type of music for a lifetime. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Western Classical Music (Grades 4-7, rising)
Give your child a chance to understand the classical genre and appreciate this type of music for a lifetime. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Music Theory & Ear Training (Grades 5-8, rising)
This course is designed for those who play an instrument of any kind and want to improve music reading skills and understanding of how music works. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Music Theory & Ear Training (Grades 9-12, rising)
This course is designed for those who play an instrument of any kind and want to improve music reading skills and understanding of how music works. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Connecting through American Sign Language (Grades 7-10, rising)
Learn about the exciting world of deaf culture and American Sign Language! June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Practices of the Most Successful Young People (Grades 8-12, rising)
Partially based upon the best-selling The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, this one-week camp guides you in applying these tested principles to your own life. July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Exploring Microbiology through Food (Grades 6-8, rising)
Explore food-borne illnesses by conducting hands-on experiments to learn more about the bacteria that cause them. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Collapse: The Fall of Complex Civilizations (Grades 9-12, rising)
Explore critical and scholarly evaluations of the factors that contribute to the fall of civilizations. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Collapse: The Fall of Complex Civilizations (Grades 9-12, rising)
Explore critical and scholarly evaluations of the factors that contribute to the fall of civilizations. July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
College Prep (Grades 10-College Freshman, rising)
Learn skills necessary to thrive in college. July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Fun with Forensics: Adventures in Chemistry (Grades 6-8, rising)
Become an investigator by exploring scientific and chemical principles and techniques used to detect criminal acts. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM.
Deaf Language & Culture II (Grades 7-10, rising)
Prerequisite: Connecting through American Sign Language.
You’ll be introduced to the culture of the deaf and the grammar of ASL including its number systems, classifier system, ASL syntax, temporal aspect, role shifting and storysigning. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Learning to be a Chef: Introduction to Culinary Arts (Grades 7-12, rising)
Learn about life as a real chef, wear the white coat, toss a homemade pizza, and prepare and consume one great gourmet meal daily. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Draw, Paint, Sculpt! (Grades 4-7, rising)
Learn the disciplines of drawing, painting, and sculpture. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Draw, Paint, Sculpt! (Grades 8-12, rising)
Learn the disciplines of drawing, painting, and sculpture. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Cool Crafts (Grades 4-9, rising)
Create fun, functional and creative items. Projects include: carving stamps, making books, creating paper mache creatures or containers, decorating or repurposing found objects and folk art painting. June 3-7, 2013/June 24-28, 2013/July 8-12, 2013/July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Universe Exploration (Grades 4-6, rising)
Look through the Hubble Space Telescope, go to Mars, and get some close-up looks at the evidence for water along with the MER rovers and catch Cassini on its way to Saturn. June 19-21, 2013. W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Snakes Alive! Hands-On Herpetology (Grades 4-7, rising)
You’ll study reptiles and amphibians, including where they live, unique characteristics and behavior. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Introduction to Photoshop (Grades 8-12, rising)
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop to enhance images (including cell phone images), convert images into different styles, and create “funky” effects. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM.
Crazy Confections! Birthday/Specialty/Wedding Cakes (Grades 7-12, rising)
In this camp, you’ll explore the skills needed for creating beautiful, fun cakes! Learn how to bake, layer, decorate, and finish a cake for any event. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 8:00 AM – Noon.
Rockets! (Grades 4-7, rising)
You’ll study rocket flight, principles of flight, history, and rocket design. Then you’ll build a flying model rocket complete with a motor–just like the space shuttle. June 12-14, 2013. W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Tennessee History (Grades 6-10, rising)
You’ll learn what led to becoming the State of Franklin from North Carolina, first settlements, and how the Civil War impacted the people and the land. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Veterinary Medicine: Behind The Scenes (Grades 9-12, rising)
In a camp conducted by a licensed veterinary technician, with presentations by faculty and staff, you’ll learn about small and large animal practice, avian, exotic and wildlife medicine. July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Plants! Adventures in Botany (Grades 7-9, rising)
Learn about the ecology and biology of plants and their importance to everyday life. June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Bugs! (Grades 4-7, rising)
Learn about the ecology and biology of insects and spend some time collecting and preserving them. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Bones, Crimes, Careers: Forensic Anthropology (Grades 9-12, rising)
Learn how scientists and investigators determine non-human from human remains, what bones can tell us archaeologically, and how this information is used to solve crimes. June 3-7, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
The Unseen World: Microbes & the Environment (Grades 9-12, rising)
Become an environmental microbiologist for a week. June 10-14, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Learning to Lead: Leadership 101 (Grades 7-12, rising)
The camp focuses on developing leadership skills, characteristics, and traits. July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Creating UpCycled Jewelry and Accessories (Grades 4-9, rising)
Create fun objects that you can wear. Projects include: earrings, pendants, hairpins, crocheting and hand embroidery. June 17-21, 2013/July 15-19, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Playing with Poetry (Grades 7-9, rising)
Come to this fun and informative camp where you’ll get to read works by many great authors and get a chance to work with others who share your passion in a safe, positive environment. June 17-21, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
Observing Animals! An Introduction to Ethology (Grades 7-9, rising)
In this camp you’ll become an ethologist (an animal behavior scientist) by observing live animals and conducting experiments to determine why animals do what they do. July 22-26, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – Noon.
Camp Creativity – Knoxville (Grades 4-7, rising)
Join Destination Imagination and the University of Tennessee for a ground-breaking summer experience which is sure to unleash your creativity! July 15-19, 2013/June 24-28, 2013. M, Tu, W, Th & F : 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM.
Knoxville Catholic High School
9245 Fox Lonas Rd., Knoxville, TN 37923
P: 865.560.0313 | F: 865.560.0314
info@knoxvillecatholic.com
http://www.knoxvillecatholic.com/news-events/summer-camps/
Band Camp: Percussion & Woodwinds
June 3 – June 7, 9:00 am to 12:00 Noon. Beginner to Intermediate. Rising 6th through Rising 9th grades . $195 per camper . Director: Jay Romines (KCHS Band Director and Professional Saxophonist) From clarinet to drumline…the perfect camp for your aspiring musician!
Frosting and Fun: The crafty camp that takes the cake
June 3 – June 7, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Rising 3rd through Rising 5th grades . $195 per camper Director: Lois Dalton (KCHS Faculty, Baker & Artist) . Campers will tie on their aprons and enjoy a week of cupcake and craft creations! Your aspiring bakers and artists will decorate their own sweet treats and create a new craft project each day.
Robocamp: Lego® Mindstorm
June 10 – June 14, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm . Rising 6th through Rising 9th grades . $250 per camper, $275 after May 1 . Director: Douglas Parris (KCHS Faculty, FIRST® Mentor). Campers will work in small teams to design, build, program, and test autonomous robots using the LEGO® Mindstorm Invention System. Under the supervision of FIRST Robotics Competition volunteers, campers will build science, engineering and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Knoxville Catholic High School Sports Camps
25th Annual Basketball Camp – Boys
May 29 – May 31 . Ages 8 to 10: 9:00 to 11:30 am . Ages 11 to Rising 9th Grade: 12:30 to 3:00 pm $100 per camper (family pricing available) . Learn the fundamentals of basketball from KCHS Head Coach Mike Hutchens, his staff, and players. Boys will learn the following skills: defensive footwork, team rotation, box-out techniques, shooting, passing, catching, dribbling, moving without the ball, and attitude.
Baseball Camp
June 3 – June 6, 9:00 to 11:30 am (8:30 am registration on June 3). Rising 3rd through Rising 9th Grade . $90 per camper . Learn the fundamentals of baseball – or fine tune skills – with KCHS Head Coach Adam Sullivan, his staff, and players.
Football Camp
July 11 – July 13, 8:00 to 11:30 am. Rising 1st through 8th grade – Boys and Girls Welcome . $100 per camper (family pricing available) . Learn the fundamentals of Football from KCHS Head Football Coach Steve Matthews, his staff, and players. Also attending…current Minnesota Viking and former University of Notre Dame and Knoxville Catholic Football Player, Harrison Smith! Campers will learn basic fundamentals of football, along with speed and agility drills, and all aspects of being successful on the field. Each camper receives t-shirt.
Volleyball Camps – Girls
Fundamentals – July 13 & 14, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm . Age 10 through high school. $100 per camper . This camp will emphasize fundamental skills for the following skills: passing, setting, hitting, individual defense, and serving. Ages for campers range from 10 years of age to high school. Younger campers may attend with permission from the camp director.
Setters – July 26 (6:00 to 9:00 pm), July 27 (9:00 am to 4:00 pm), and July 28 (2:00 to 5:00 pm) . Age 10 through high school . $125 per camper. This setter camp will emphasize fundamental to advanced setting skills/techniques. Basic hand position to basic footwork will be introduced. As the camp progresses intermediate and advanced drills will be added.
Hitters – July 27, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Age 10 through high school (varsity players highly recommended) . $65 per camper . This hitter camp will emphasize the fundamentals of hitting with a progression toward advanced techniques. As the day progresses the hitters will work with the setters at the setter camp. Emphasis will be on footwork, arm swings, approaches and various shots.
Knoxville Museum of Art: Summer Art Academy
865-523-6349, rmartin@knoxart.org, www.knoxart.org
Knoxville Symphony Orchestra Summer String Camp
100 S. Gay Street, Suite 302. Knoxville, TN 37902. 865.291.3310. www.knoxvillesymphony.com/youth-orchestra/summer-string-camp/
La Petite Academy Summer Camps
Knoxville, TN 37931
1-877-861-5078
www.lapetite.com
The Little Gym of Knoxville offers a variety of daytime camps including:
Cheerleading!
6/3/2013 to 6/7/2013
Fantasy Castle
6/10/2013 to 6/14/2013
Coastal Cowabunga!
6/17/2013 to 6/21/2013
Superheroes!
6/24/2013 to 6/28/2013
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
7/1/2013 to 7/5/2013
X-treme Sports of ALL Sorts
7/8/2013 to 7/12/2013
My Animal Planet
7/15/2013 to 7/19/2013
From Islands to Icebergs!
7/22/2013 to 7/26/2013
Sky Rangers!
7/29/2013 to 8/2/2013
The Little Gym Crazy Carnival!
8/5/2013 to 8/9/2013
7240 Kingston Pike, Unit 212, Knoxville, TN 37919. (865) 583-1166. www.tlgknoxvilletn.com
The Little Gym of Farragut offers a variety of daytime camps including:
Cheerleading!
6/3/2013 to 6/7/2013
Fantasy Castle
6/10/2013 to 6/14/2013
Coastal Cowabunga!
6/17/2013 to 6/21/2013
Superheroes!
6/24/2013 to 6/28/2013
Hip, Hip, Hooray!
7/1/2013 to 7/5/2013
X-treme Sports of ALL Sorts
7/8/2013 to 7/12/2013
My Animal Planet
7/15/2013 to 7/19/2013
From Islands to Icebergs!
7/22/2013 to 7/26/2013
Sky Rangers!
7/29/2013 to 8/2/2013
The Little Gym Crazy Carnival!
8/5/2013 to 8/9/2013
215 Brooklawn Street
Brooklawn Village Shopping Center, Farragut, TN 37934
(865) 966-4FUN. www.tlgfarraguttn.com
Milton Collins Day Camp
Knoxville Jewish Alliance
6800 Deane Hill Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Tel. (865) 690-6343
Fax (865) 694-4861. http://www.jewishknoxville.org
National Horse Camp
1050 Ray Hixson Rd.
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423)554-4677 Summer
www.tnhorsevacation.com
Oak Ridge Art Center
Camps start June 10. 865-482-1441. oakridgeartcenter@comcast.net
Sacred Heart Young Folks Summer Camp program
outdoor activities, arts and crafts, free-play, field trips including swimming, roller-skating, bowling, Putt-Putt, movies, Knoxville Zoo, etc. 711 Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919. Phone: 865.588.0415. Fax: 865.558.4139
Sports International
Erron Kinny Football Camp
Boys only, ages 8–18
Lipscomb University campus
Nashville, TN
800-555-0801
FootballCamps.com
SPURS & STARS Cowboy Youth Program
A Christian based program for youth designed to facilitate the development of integrity. www.SouthernStarShiningRanch.com. Southern Star Shining Ranch 6356 Stephens Quarry Lane Corryton, Tn 37721 865.281.2211. April 13-13 May 18-19 June 13-14 Aug 10-11 Sept 7-8. Dunlap, TN. It takes place in the month of July, 4 sessions. Summer Brouillard, Camp Coordinator Tennessee Guest Ranch National Horse Camp www.HorseCamp.org summer@tnhorsevacation.com 423-554-HORSe (4677)
St. Andrews – Sewanee School (SAS) Summer
290 Quintard Road, Sewanee, TN 37375. 931-598-5651
sassummer@sasweb.org
www.sasweb.org/sassummer
Tate’s Day Camp
Located on N. Cedar Bluff Road in West Knoxville. All camps run from 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM (children may be dropped off as early as 7:30 AM and picked up as late as 6:00 PM.)
Chris Strevel, (865) 690-9208, info@tatescamp.com, www.tatescamp.com, www.facebook.com/TatesCamp, Twitter: @TatesCamp
Tropical Beach Bash (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. May 28-31. Enjoy a beach party at one of our three refreshing swimming pools, whiz down the slip n’ slide, and participate in daily beach games.
CSI: Camp Scene Investigation (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. June 3-7. As suspicion lurks around every corner, unite with our cast of characters as we train to become special agents and solve the summer’s mystery.
Star Wars: Return to Taytooine V (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. June 10-14. Join Ambassador Lester Zurk and Sith Overlord Darth Maximus as they travel through the space-time continuum back to the planet of Taytooine V to form alliances and battle for control of the colony.
Welcome to the Jungle (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. June 17-21. With our water bottles, binoculars, and maps, we’re headed out to the vast Tate’s wilderness for an expedition that’s sure to leave us swinging from the tree tops.
Halloween Carnival Week (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. June 24-28. Break out the costumes and prepare to go trick or treating as we venture to the Halloween Carnival which includes face painting, a dunking booth, games, and good ole fashioned cotton candy.
Shipwreck Lagoon (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. July 1-5, (closed on July 4). Legend tells us that many years ago there was a great pirate ship that sank beneath the waters of the Tate’s Lagoon, and we are setting sail on a voyage in search of the lost treasure.
Air Guitars and Rock Stars (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. July 8-12. Participate in celebrity dress up day; have the opportunity to participate in the talent show; or join a fan club and cast your vote for the next Tate’s Icon as we crank up the volume and travel from Motown to Hollywood without ever leaving our 52-acre city of the stars.
Superheroes (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. July 15-19. Discover your own superhero powers as we join forces to fend off the evil villains and celebrate our superheroes from today and yesterday.
Child vs. Wild (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. July 22-26. Tribal alliances are formed and spirit fills the air as teams participate in friendly competitions, both physical and mental, to gain points and see who will be crowned the Tate’s victors.
Wild Water (for ages 3-13).
Day Camp. July 29-August 2. Continuing our longstanding tradition of wet and wild fun, we will close out the summer with water excitement that will leave you soaked all the way from your head to your wrinkled toes.
Multi-Media Mania (for rising 2nd-3rd graders).
Technology, Computer, Day Camp. June 3-7. We’re sending the gigabytes into overdrive this week as we explore everything from iMovie, to music projects, to digital photography, and also incorporate lessons on basic web design.
Multi-Media Mania (for rising 4th-6th graders).
Technology, Computer, Day Camp. June 10-14. We’re sending the gigabytes into overdrive this week as we explore everything from iMovie, to music projects, to digital photography, and also incorporate lessons on basic web design.
Drama Kids Playhouse (for rising 2nd-3rd graders).
Drama, Theater, Day Camp. June 17-21. Campers will spend four hours of the camp day exploring all aspects of theater such as acting, directing, and set design as well as performing a short play that their team will script and create.
Drama Kids Playhouse (for rising 4th-5th graders).
Drama, Theater, Day Camp. June 24-28. Campers will spend four hours of the camp day exploring all aspects of theater such as acting, directing, and set design as well as performing a short play that their team will script and create.
DKI Acting Academy (for rising 6th-8th graders).
Drama, Theater, Day Camp. July 8-12. Campers will spend four hours of the camp day learning the art of playwriting, directing and production through creating interesting dialogues, conflict and resolution, set design, and teamwork as they create their own play.
Drama Kids-Kinder Kids (for rising Kindergarten-1st graders).
Drama, Theater, Day Camp. July 15-19. KinderKids is a fast paced, developmentally appropriate drama program for ages 5-6 that packs many activities into two hours of the camp day and involves storytelling, crafts, and acting out new endings to each of the daily stories.
iCamp (for rising 4th-6th graders).
Technology, Computer, Day Camp. July 22-26. Campers will bring their own iPads and learn how to harness the power of “i” to be creative, productive, educational, and fun.
Counselor-In-Training Program (for rising 9th-10th graders).
Day Camp, Leadership Program. Session 1 June 3-21, Session 2 June 24-July 12, Session 3 July 15-August 2 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM. This leadership training program incorporates real life work experience into a fun and energetic camp environment by combining hands-on opportunities, team building, and problem solving into life skills that participants will use forever.
UTC Challenger Learning Center
Cosmic Space Quest
Space/STEM (science, technology, engineering, math)
855 E. 5th St. Chattanooga, TN 37403. 423-425-4126
UTC.edu/ChallengerCenter
Valley View Ranch Equestrian Camp
Girls, overnightJune 2 – August 2; 1 & 2 week sessions available; Cloudland, GANancy Jones. 706-862-2231. info@valleyviewranch.com www.valleyviewranch.com. Horse lovers’ paradise since 1954, English, Western, Barrels, Vaulting, and Trails on your OWN horse!
West Side YMCA Summer Day Camp
400 North Winston Road, Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 690-9622
www.ymcaknoxville.org
The WordPlayers’ Summer Acting Instruction Programs
865-539-2490, wordplayers@comcast.net, www.wordplayers.org
The Zone Sports Complex Summer Program
Co-ed Sports and Activity Recreational Program with weekly full and half day field trips including swimming, Dollywood, and educational/sports interest sites. May 28, 2013-August 9, 2013. The Zone Sports Complex. 865-330-9663. www.thezoneknox.com thezonesportscomplex@gmail.com. The Zone offers recreational sports training in soccer, basketball, tumbling, and core while also entertaining games and training such as kickball, dodge ball, football, dance, yoga, gladiator ball, color competitions, Zone Olympics at the end of the summer and so much more! ‘Strong Faith + Strong Mind + Strong Body = Strong Future!’
YMCA Camp Ocoee
Serving boys and girls age 7-17. One week sessions Beginning June 2nd and ending August 3rd Ocoee, TN (just 1 1⁄2 hours from Knoxville.) 111 YMCA Drive, Ocoee, TN 37361. 423-338-5588. info@campocoee.com. www.campocoee.com. Since 1923, the spirit of YMCA Camp Ocoee has been more than just a summer camp experience. The Christian values learned, and the confidence gained by the campers becomes a way of life.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
Bachman Academy
Horse Camp at Bachman Academy & BASEcamp at Bachman Academy
414 Brymer Creek Road
McDonald, TN 37353
866-397-2267 (CAMP)
423-479-4523
horsecamp@bachmanacademy.org. BASEcamp@bachmanacaemy.org
Little TN Valley Educational Cooperative
Birth to Three. Pam Potocik
422 Ellis Avenue, Maryville, TN 37804. 800-481-9891
www.ltvec.org
littletnvalley@bellsouth.net
MDA Summer Camp
Muscular Dystrophy Association. Courtney Crawford
6408 Papermill Drive, Suite 230, Knoxville, TN 37919
865-588-1632. ccrawford@mdausa.org. www.mda.org
Open Doors Tennessee
Steve Johnson. PO Box 58
Powell, TN 37849. 865-437-77666. www.opendoorstn.com
Rivers Way Outdoor Adventure Camp
Tom Hanlon. 889 Stoney Hollow Road. Bluff City, TN 37618. 423-538-0405
www.riversway.org
Tennessee Camp for Diabetic Children
Overnight diabetic camp
2622 Lee Pk., Soddy-Daisy, TN 37379. 423-843-5006
TNCDC.org
Tennessee Jaycee’s Camp Discovery
Located on the Flynn’s Creek area of Cordell Hull Lake in Jackson County, Tennessee. Contact Paul Ottinger at 615-556-3887 for more information.
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