Belmont University
Belmont University’s summer day camps provide an enriching collegiate experience for school-aged kids. With a diverse range of options, your student can explore their interests and develop new skills in a fun and engaging environment. Whether your child is interested in sports, music, art, design, science, math or health, there’s a camp to fit their interests. Serving elementary through high school students with half and full-day options, Belmont camps offer hands-on, skill-building summer fun.
- Sports: basketball, volleyball, tennis, soccer and more.
- Music and Theatre: preparatory piano, piano invitational, vocal arts intensive, string crossings, winds band, guitar, theatre
- Art: illustration, painting, photography and more.
- Architecture and Design: architecture, fashion, interior design
- Science and Math: Beetles, Bugs and Butterflies; High school offerings in game design, data science, physics and engineering, mathematics, psychology and more.
- Health: Pathways to Health Care Practice
Learn more about summer camp offerings at www.belmont.edu/summer-camps.
Metro Nashville Public Schools
Metro Nashville’s Public Schools mirror our vibrant and diverse community, where students and staff members are valued and supported. MNPS offers rigorous academic programs, like International Baccalaureate and Cambridge International, along with many hands-on learning experiences. Strong community and college partnerships provide top opportunities to our students from Pre-K through 12th grade, including dual college credit programs and full-tuition university scholarships through our University MNPS initiative.
In a remarkable year for Metro Schools:
- Level 5 District: For the third consecutive year, Metro Nashville Public Schools attained a Level 5 growth score from the Tennessee Value Added Assessment System (TVAAS), the highest possible rating.
- Graduation Rate: MNPS marked its highest graduation rate, with a 4.5% year-over-year growth from 2023-2024.
- Exceeding Goals: Every grade level has shown improvement in all subjects on TCAP achievement tests.
- Exceeding the State: MNPS exceeded the state’s growth year-over-year growth in all four TCAP categories.
- National Recognition: MNPS is one of two urban districts ranked in the top 10 districts in the country for math and reading growth due to our pandemic recovery efforts. Each of our schools is deliberate and intentional, creating an educational environment where Every Student is Known and has the tools and resources to excel in school and life. Visit mnps.org/experience today!
TIP: Metro Schools offer programs that ensure a fun, enriching and solid start in school. Our Grow Together with MNPS initiative offers connections for families of children ages birth to three years. Our nationally recognized early learning programs serve three- and four-year-olds and our kindergarten programs are designed to provide rich and engaging learning environments filled with opportunities. Learn more atearlylearning.mnps.org.
Tennessee Technological University
Students come to Tennessee Tech University to live bold, fearless, confident and kind lives at a university that puts students first. Providing majors for today’s top jobs, Tech graduates are career-ready and are known for their creativity, tenacity and analytical approach.
The university offers more than 200 academic programs in nine academic colleges, with bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate level degrees. At Tech, students find a community of support, helping them express themselves through innovation and problemsolving. Most importantly, students can make a difference immediately with their ideas and passions. With hundreds of clubs and activities,Tech students design the future in virtual reality labs, build new technology, are members of professional organizations and honor societies, join fraternities and sororities, and engage with a wide variety of faith-based and academic clubs.
Trailblazers, student tour guides who can share a view of the university from a genuine perspective, are ready to show you how you can Live Wings Up as a Tennessee Tech Golden Eagle. Schedule a campus visit with a Trailblazer to see Tech for yourself at www.tntech.edu/visit.
TIP: The Presidential Scholars program offers guaranteed scholarships to high school students with good to great grades and test scores. New freshmen who meet the requirements are guaranteed this scholarship if they apply for admission by December 15. Find out more at tntech.edu/freshmanscholarships.
Adventure Science Center
Need a break from your child tugging on your shirt asking “why,” “where,” “what,” and “how?” Satisfy your child’s endless curiosity with upcoming camps at Adventure Science Center. These action-packed programs are specially curated to ignite new friendships, foster creativity, and encourage educational discovery.
Take a trip through time on Monday, February 17 (Presidents’ Day) with “Fossil Finders”—a hands-on paleontology adventure where young scientists get up close with real fossils, including dinosaurs! Then, gear up for an unforgettable Spring Break, March 10–14, with “Creature Feature,” an exploration of Tennessee’s vibrant ecosystems and the amazing animals that call them home.
And here’s the big news: Summer Camp registration is open now! From biology to botany, each camp dives deep into the wonders of the natural world, offering campers a chance to uncover the science behind life’s secrets. With engaging, interactive activities led by expert educators, these camps are perfect for curious minds ready to explore.
Don’t let these opportunities evaporate! Adventure Science Center camps fill up faster than a chemical reaction – secure your spot today!
Brentwood Academy
“It’s another great day at BA!” These words are often spoken on the Brentwood Academy campus, and it’s true! At BA you’ll find experienced, compassionate faculty who share expertise in their field, and, most importantly, a commitment to our students in a Christ-centered environment. Inspired by our mission to nurture and challenge each whole person, – body, mind, and spirit – to the glory of God, BA faculty, staff, and coaches are committed to helping your student discover their gifts and talents, develop confidence and initiative, gain knowledge, and build their faith. VisitBrentwoodAcademy.com/starthere to learn more.
Want to learn more about Brentwood Academy? The Admission team can’t wait to meet you! Join them on a tour where you’ll learn more about the history and mission of Brentwood Academy. You’ll see a glimpse of BA students engaged in various activities throughout their exceptional facilities. The tours are an excellent opportunity to explore the BA experience and ask questions along the way. Tours last about one hour and are offered every weekday at 8:30 a.m., 10 a.m., or 12:30 p.m. Visit BrentwoodAcademy.com/starthere to book a tour.
TIP: Join them for Camps at BA! At Brentwood Academy, they recognize that healthy athletic, academic, and creative experiences contribute to essential elements of a child’s growth. The camp programs are an extension of the school’s mission to nurture and challenge each whole person - body, mind, and spirit - to the Glory of God. Camps at Brentwood Academy offer nine weeks of programming. From track, flag football, and dodgeball, to Legos, robotics and art, there is something for all interests. The camps are designed for children PreK - 6th grade. Visit the camp website for details and to register. BrentwoodAcademy.com/camps
Currey Ingram Academy
From exciting day camps to specialized academic and therapeutic programs, Currey Ingram Academy has the perfect summer opportunity for every child!
Camp Beech Creek is the ultimate summer adventure for rising grades K-8! Mornings are filled with engaging electives like cooking, robotics, sports, and art, while afternoons bring water slides, outdoor exploration, and classic day camp fun. From discovering new passions to splashing in the creek, Camp Beech Creek offers a summer full of laughter, learning, and unforgettable memories!
For children who need more tailored support, our ADHD Summer Treatment Program and Autism Spectrum Disorder Summer Program leverage Currey Ingram’s expertise in working with neurodiverse learners. These programs focus on individualized goals, social skills development, and building confidence through evidence-based strategies delivered by experienced professionals.
Students looking for academic reinforcement can benefit from our Reading and Writing Intensive Programs, designed to maintain and strengthen key skills while reducing summer learning regression. Older students can explore innovative opportunities like our AI Summer Intensive Program, where high schoolers dive into cutting-edge technologies, or the Workforce Readiness and Preparation (WRaP) program, which helps young adults with autism build skills for career success.
Currey Ingram Academy’s summer programs are designed to bring out the best in every camper. Learn more and register today! curreyingram.org/camps
Father Ryan High School
For 100 years, Father Ryan High School has been Nashville’s trusted, coed, college preparatory high school, centered in our Catholic faith, where students are known, loved, and inspired. We welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds to embrace their potential, spiritually, academically, and personally. As the largest private high school in Nashville, we create intentional smaller communities of belonging and mentoring with our House System and robust service-learning program. Our commitment to academic excellence and personalized learning paths fosters each student’s success and future through our Hayes Scholars Program for top-achievers, Dual Enrollment courses for college credit, 28 AP classes, High Honors courses, and our Educational Support Programs that challenge and support students of all abilities. In everything we do, we build and nurture a compassionate community with a legacy of 13,000+ alumni leading lives of purpose to serve our region and the world
TIP: Throughout our century of excellence, Father Ryan has achieved several “firsts,” from the first integrated Tennessee high school to the nation’s first school to receive dual accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Southern Association of Independent Schools. We are proud to be the world’s largest student-led Relay For Life, raising more than $2 million to date for the American Cancer Society. We remain committed to developing students into people for others who lead with faith-filled servant hearts.
Harding Academy
Harding Academy is a coeducational, nonsectarian day school serving pre- kindergarten through eighth grade. With a focus on rigorous academics taught by nurturing teachers, Harding students thrive within a uniquely balanced and motivating environment. At the heart of the Harding Academy advantage is our fundamental commitment to the PreK-8 structure, which supports every student’s social, emotional, and academic needs in a developmentally appropriate manner.
We seek to serve a diverse community of families searching for the optimal pathways to some of the nation’s most challenging public and independent high schools, and who share our mission to foster thoughtful, lifelong learners and responsible, caring citizens. We encourage any interested family to contact our admissions office at 615-356-2974 or email admissionsoffice@hardingacademy.org to schedule a tour. We also offer a few facts and figures that well represent the success of our school and our students:
- Grades kindergarten through fifth have a Learning Effectiveness Teacher in addition to their homeroom teacher.
- PreK through fourth grade students study Spanish as their world language twice a week.
- The science curriculum features robotics, programming, physics, chemistry and four science labs.
- At the middle school level, Harding offers twenty-one competitive team sports with a no-cut policy, three world language offerings, student-led community engagement groups, and student-led clubs.
- Harding Academy produces two student-led full-scale theater programs each year and has attained national status with its award-winning art program.
Harding Academy strives to inspire the mind and nurture the spirit in all we do. Our PreK-8 model provides the optimal environment in which to strike this balance. We serve each and every student with a whole-child approach and through challenging and developmentally appropriate curriculum, character education, and extracurricular activities.
Harpeth Hall
At Harpeth Hall, ambitions become achievements and girls become purposeful young women prepared to make a meaningful difference in their communities and the world.
An independent school for students in 5th through 12th grades, Harpeth Hall designs every aspect of the school experience with girls in mind.The student council president is a girl. The captain of the state title-winning lacrosse team is a girl. The leader of our two- time World championship-qualifying robotics team is a girl. At Harpeth Hall, we know how girls learn best and provide an environment where our students are embraced for who they are and encouraged in their intellectual curiosity.
In the classroom, learning is an immersive experience. From power tools to telescopes, Harpeth Hall teachers bring lessons to life, elevating concepts beyond textbooks. Through premier programs such as Winterim, SEEK, Global Scholars, and Public Purpose, students develop global perspectives as they think outside of familiar boundaries and engage in a vibrant academic environment that values diversity of thought and cultivates respect for others’ views.
In the arts, students experience creative expression without limits. Our girls shine on stage as actors, screenwriters, and musicians, and school publications featuring original paintings, poetry, and prose showcase their artistic endeavors. In athletics, girls take healthy risks, push themselves beyond their comfort zones, and enjoy unforgettable experiences along the way. In recent years, Harpeth Hall has claimed state championships in cross country, riflery, lacrosse, rowing, soccer, and track and field. The strength and confidence our students develop as athletes prepare them for a lifetime of health and well-being.
TIP: A Summer Filled With Adventure; Whether it is serving a tennis ball or serving others, catching bugs or catching basketballs, stringing a violin or stringing gemstones, Harpeth Hall summer camps welcome girls in rising kindergarten through 8th grades for unforgettable experiences in academics, athletics, and the arts. Registration opens in January. To see all that is happening on Harpeth Hall’s campus this summer, visit harpethhall.org/summer-camp.
Motlow State Community College
Motlow State Community College also finds ways to help those who already have degrees or who are not able to attend college. Anyone can earn credentials through Motlow’s partnership with Coursera. You can level-up your skills or propel yourself to a whole new career path from the comfort of your own home. Learn at your own pace with classes designed by the world’s leading companies, like Google and Meta. The new skills you acquire can get you started in IT, bookkeeping, human resources, digital marketing, and more.
TIP: Want to learn how? Visit Motlow.edu/coursera to see the full list of programs available through this convenient, affordable option.
Overbrook Catholic School
Overbrook Catholic School provides an excellent education for boys and girls in preschool-3 through sixth grade in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Inspired by the life of St. Dominic, Overbrook Catholic educates children to seek and embrace the truth, fostering in them a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Children are thus prepared in mind and heart to give joyful witness to the truth in their own lives. Beginning with our three-year-olds, Overbrook Catholic has prepared students with a love for learning and formed leaders since 1936. Located on 83 acres, students excel in STEM, the gifted program, and the award-winning math, reading, and writing programs. Student life includes opportunities with art, athletics, band, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, clubs, community service, dance, forensics, languages, library, music, a rich liturgical life, student council, and tending to the school’s Beyond the Brook Farm. Named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education, Overbrook Catholic is home to outstanding faculty, and OCS students perform academically at a level above the national norm.
TIP: Want to see the Dominican Difference for yourself ? There are many ways to join us on campus with more details available at overbrook.edu/admissions.
Shadow Days: This experience provides the prospective student with a glimpse of what it is like to attend OCS. Please email the Admissions Office at striansea@ overbrook.edu or call (615) 292-5134 x636 to schedule your child’s Shadow Day. Parent Tours: If you desire a private tour of Overbrook Catholic School, please email the Admissions Office at striansea@overbrook.edu or call (615) 292-5134 x636. Camp Overbrook: Camp Overbrook is a great way to acclimate prospective students to campus and get to know teachers. Led by OCS staff, we are committed to personalized and engaging experiences. We offer multi-sibling discounts, half and full days, and before-care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and after-care ending at 5 p.m. Register at overbrook.edu/camp or contact overbrookcamp@overbrook.edu with questions.
St. Cecilia Academy
As Nashville’s oldest private school, St. Cecilia Academy is a Catholic, college preparatory school serving girls in grades 7 through 12. Since 1860, SCA has been providing a premier education for young women who have used their feminine genius to influence and shape their communities and the world as confident and courageous leaders. It is also a place that fosters a love of learning, along with lifelong friendships and a relationship with God. Through their pursuit of academics, athletics, and the arts, St. Cecilia students are led to rejoice in truth and beauty and are assured in their abilities to lead, serve, and achieve.
During the summer, SCA transforms into Camp St. Cecilia, a summer program designed to give girls ages 4-17 an opportunity to have fun while learning new skills. Each camp offers excellent guidance by experienced and accomplished instructors who design unique experiences for your daughter to learn, laugh, play, and meet new friends. From musical theater to volleyball, baking to farm adventures, STEM classes to interior design, Camp St. Cecilia will help your camper discover more about who she is and what she loves. Camp St. Cecilia has something for every girl, and we can’t wait to meet her!
TIP: Visit www.stcecilia.edu/camp-st-cecilia to learn more about Camp St. Cecilia and to register.
- Make sure to check out some of this summer’s newest camps in the online brochure including: Interior Design & Architecture, Adventures in Music, Fairytales STEM Camp, and Girl Power Groove.
Templeton Academy
Discover Templeton Academy, where students learn to pursue their Why to find what brings them joy and allows them to serve others. As an affordable independent private school in downtown Nashville, our core principles are Core Advisory, a social-emotional learning program where students explore ideas of self-reflection, identity, and community; Project-Based Learning, a philosophy of hands-on, student-driven learning by doing; and Field Work, our city-as-your-classroom model that asks students to explore our vibrant city and make real-time, real-world connections between life and learning. Templeton Academy is revolutionizing the Student experience by centering the critical thinking and problem-solving skills needed for a life of curiosity and purpose. So what’s your Why? Come ask big questions and find meaningful answers at Templeton!
TIP: Student-driven education gives students the keys to their own learning. By asking big questions, embracing deep curiosity, and leaning into their personal interests,Templeton students craft an education that aligns directly with what’s most important to them. What matters most to you? Come find out how Templeton can help you find the answer!
Deer Run Camps and Retreats
Deer Run Day and Overnight Summer Camps Voted #1 by parents for 11 years, Deer Run offers premier adventure recreation Day and Overnight Camps. During June and July, the 150-acre wooded valley in Thompson’s Station, Tenn., comes alive with campers experiencing exciting outdoor adventures, unplugging from their electronics, and connecting with each other to discover “Deeper Faith. Stronger Relationships. Greater Adventures.”
Campers discover strengths, forge friendships, deepen relationships, and create lifelong memories while swimming in Spring Valley Lake, zooming across the valley on zip lines, playing games, participating in worship and Bible study, and so much more! Our camp staff invests in the life of each child, encouraging them, and providing positive role models.
Day Camp
- 7 Day Camp Sessions in June and July
- Age 5 to Completed Grade 6
- Delicious lunch available.
- Bus transportation available from 9 locations.
Overnight Camp
- 7 1-Week Overnight Camp Sessions — Completed Grades 3-10
- 2 2-Week Overnight Camp Sessions — Completed Grades 6-10
- Delicious meals prepared by our chef and kitchen staff.
- Air-conditioned cabins with comfy bunks.
- Top notch bath and shower facilities.
Learn more at DeerRun.camp/camps or call (615) 794-2918 if you have questions or want to book your reservation. We hope to see you at Deer Run this summer!
TIP: Use promo codes to save on summer camp registrations: NASH10 for $10 off Day Camp and NASH25 for $25 off Overnight Camp.
Ensworth
Envision a vibrant, dynamic community committed to the well-being of its students while In Search of Truth. Ensworth provides a challenging program within a loving environment, creating an inspiring and joyful place where students develop the academic agility and self-confidence they need to grow and thrive. Ensworth believes awakening and cultivating intellectual curiosity is the key to developing lifelong learners. Our curriculum engages students actively, encouraging individual approaches to exploration and understanding. Students have opportunities to discover and develop their talents inside and outside the classroom, and they flourish in an environment where their unique skills and interests are respected and nurtured. At Ensworth, students are more than scholars, athletes, and artists—they are courageous and compassionate global citizens empowered to make a difference.
TIP: Learn more about our K-12, coeducational program at www.ensworth.com.
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy is a pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade coeducational independent school offering a challenging educational experience in an inclusive Christian community. FRA provides an excellent education within a collaborative learning environment, preparing students to attend the finest colleges and universities across the nation while also cultivating a concern for others within and beyond their own community. With innovative academic spaces like a DNA Lab and Innovation Lab, students are honing team-building, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills in dynamic spaces as they become critical thinkers and leaders in pursuit of excellence.
FRA is big enough to offer students opportunities to discover and pursue their passions and small enough to know each family’s story. FRA fosters a healthy student experience with intentional class sizes that allow students to fully engage in the classroom while competing at a high athletic level or perfecting an art form. For more information, call our Admission Office at 615-832-8845 or visit www.franklinroadacademy.com.
TIP: Franklin Road Academy recently established the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to provide additional experiential and innovative learning opportunities for students. The curriculum and programs are designed to inspire students to pursue their passions, while equipping them with the skills required to chart their own path. With this innovative new program, upper school students will begin the entrepreneurship program by taking the finance and communications foundational skills course to strengthen core competencies and propel students into the incubator course.
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy offers more than 100 different camps and classes for boys and girls ages 4 and older. MBA is home to the original and most popular All-Sports Camp in town! This camp for boys in rising 1st-6th grade runs Mon-Fri from 9am-3pm throughout June. Lunch is included with the camp and before-care and after- care are available as well. MBA also offers weekly camps for baseball, basketball, dodgeball, football, golf, lacrosse, rifle, soccer, squash, tennis, wrestling, and more. In addition to sports camps, MBA offers a full summer of Enrichment Camps. MBA is even the largest provider of LEGO® camps in Nashville! Other popular Enrichment Camp options include 615Science, Bloxels Video Game Design, Cardboard Land, and Little Explorers Camp. MBA also offers a great selection of Coed Academic Prep Classes with courses for debate, language, math, study skills, and writing.
For more information, please visit www.montgomerybell.edu/camps.
Saint Ann School
Your child will soar at Saint Ann Catholic School because we are an environment infused with the love of Christ. Where your child’s uniqueness is encouraged as they pursue academic excellence, engage in service for others, and thrive in their pursuit for peace and justice. Saint Ann School serves approximately 218 students in grades PreK3 through 8th grade.
The best way to understand the unique qualities of a Saint Ann School education is to experience it first hand. Therefore, we suggest you schedule a personalized tour of our campus. At your school tour we will provide all registration information. Following your tour, we are happy to schedule a shadow day for your student. This is a wonderful way for your child to experience life at Saint Ann School with his or her future classmates.
Visit us online at www.saintannparish.com/school to learn more!
Saint Henry School
Saint Henry School provides a vibrant, faith-filled, academically rich school environment. Teachers challenge and support students to achieve their highest potential and seek to make all academic areas come to life in developmentally appropriate ways. In all grades, students engage in the core subjects of Religion, Math, Science, Literature, English, and Social Studies, thus continually deepening their comprehension of fundamental concepts and skills. Saint Henry School also offers academic contests in almost every discipline (National History, Spelling and Geography Bees, Math and Science Olympiads, MTSU STEM Expo, Lego League, Middle Tennessee Vocal Association Contest, Mid-State Band Competition and Nashville Art Shows/Contests). In addition, there are sports teams for all levels of play, a spring drama production, forensics, scouts, and many other service and extracurricular opportunities. A full-time nurse practitioner, a full-time security officer, a school counselor, and a Resource Department for educational testing, guidance, and instructional support are all available on campus. Before and aftercare are also available.
For more information, please visit www.sthenryschool.org
TIP: “St. Henry’s is one of the best decisions we made for our daughter; because of the academic standards she was held to, she developed an advanced knowledge base, work ethic, and discipline that prepared her for the rigorous academic challenges in high school. We are proud to see her as humble, respectful, and encouraging of others; character traits developed within the St. Henry’s family that have continued to live strong.” - Online parent review - Greatschools.org.
St. Paul Christian Academy
St. Paul Christian Academy is a co-educational, interdenominational, independent, elementary school (junior kindergarten to 6th grade). At St. Paul, we walk with parents to establish a permanent foundation for our students so that they might flourish by pursuing academic excellence, a passion for Christ, and an ever-deepening understanding of their call to be leaders who uniquely shape the world in which they live. We form this foundation by creating a place filled with childlike wonder where your child is known, loved, nurtured, and challenged to be his or her best.
We hold high expectations for our students, and our nurturing environment helps them meet those expectations to reach their highest potential. As a result, our students are well prepared for acceptance into the most competitive college- preparatory schools in Nashville. At the center of everything we do is our center pillar, passion for Christ; we desire all of our students to come to know and love God, understand his Word, and develop the wisdom, courage, and strength to walk in His ways.
We believe that God is calling our students to become Christian leaders in their homes, at their schools, in their future careers, and throughout their lives. We equip our students to understand Christian leadership, and we give them opportunities to practice leading; students lead chapel programs, help keep our campus clean, participate in service at every grade level, and mentor younger students in our buddy program. Additionally, in their capstone year, our sixth graders have new, daily opportunities to serve our school as they prepare to be leaders in their next schools and beyond.