Welcome to the 2009 FranklinIs.com Summer Camp Guide! This is an online resource for parents, grandparents, teens and friends to find out about all the great camps in the Franklin and Nashville area, as well as other nearby camps in and around Tennessee. There are variety of camps featured for kids and teens. Click the links and visit the camp websites to learn more!
Dates: weekly June through July
Spirit Horse Day Camp offers lots of fun horse filled activities for our summer campers!
Children are assigned their own horse for the week, learning basic horse care and riding skills in order to build rapport and bond with their horse.
Activities: Camp kids get to ride in arena lessons as well as trail rides, give their horse a bath, play mounted horseback games, take a swim when it gets too hot, and more!
We strive to provide the most summer fun along with lifelong lessons in confidence, responsibility, teamwork, and doing ones personal best. Small groups insure your child gets lots of personal attention. Ages 6 and up.
Registration: Give Nancy Haines a call today at (615) 599-9906 or download your application from www.SpiritHorseStables.com. Space is limited so reserve your spot today!
Contact Info:
Nancy Haines Phone: (615) 599-9906
Email: hainesspring@bellsouth.net Web address: www.SpiritHorseStables.com
Barefoot Republic Camp,
for 3rd through 12th graders
Go Barefoot This Summer!
Dates:
June 17th - 20th — (3rd-5th graders)
June 29th - July 4th — (6th-8th graders I)
July 6th - July 11th — (6th-8th graders II)
July 13th - July 18th — (9th-12th Graders I)
July 20th - July 25th — (9th-12th Graders II)
"Voted one of Nashville’s top summer camps!"
Come experience the most unique multicultural christ-centered camping platform in the world! Rising 3rd -12th graders from around the US and beyond will experience fellowship and community through sports, arts, action-adventure and a variety of other exciting and fun camp activities.
Activities:
-Sports (Basketball, Football, Soccer)
-Extreme Sports (BMX Biking, Rollerblading, Skateboarding)
-Fine Arts (Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Drawing & Painting, Film, Photography,
Stomp)
-Music (Drums, Guitar, Keyboards, Music Production, Songwriting, Vocals)
-Free time (Paintball, Ultimate Frisbee, Water Sports, Canoeing, Fishing)
Cost: $250 by March 31st ($200 for 3rd-5th Graders)
Download a camper or volunteer application from our website or call our office asap to secure your spot! Go to www.barefootrepublic.org for more info!
Contact info:
P.O. Box 40365, Nashville, TN 37204 Phone: (615) 599-9683
Email: lauren@barefootrepublic.org Web address: www.barefootrepublic.org
Battle Ground Academy Summer Camps, for ages 5 years through 12th grade
Dates: Various dates throughout the summer. Refer to the Camp Catalog for specific dates.
Each summer the BGA campus is filled with children and youth attending various summer camps. With the wide variety of possibilities, there is something for almost everyone.
Below is a sample of some of the offerings:
-Various sports camps for all ages -Magical Clay Makings
-Mad Science Camps -Drivers Education
-Chess Camp -ACT Prep
-Art Adventures -Study Skills
In addition, BGA is proud to work with Kids on Stage to present THE JAM. THE JAM is a professional performance camp for the serious young musicians and singers ages 11 and up. Visit http://www.bgajam.com/ to learn more!
Click here to download the Camp Catalog.
Registration: You may register online, Click Here. Also note, new this year: sign-up for before and after care when you register for camp.
Location: Lower School, Harpeth Campus: 150 Franklin Road. Franklin, TN 37064. Middle & Upper School, Glen Echo Campus: 336 Ernest Rice Lane. Franklin, TN 37069.
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Camp Carnton, for boys and girls ages 8 to 12
Dates: June 8-12th from 9am to 3pm
Enlist! We are looking for boys and girls, soldiers, history lovers, or those who are just searching for a fun alternative to the run-of–the mill summer camps!
We will have hands-on fun experiencing what life was like during the Civil War for soldiers, slaves, and everyday people. Reenactors will demonstrate weaponry, crafts, and clothing. The highlight of the week includes Trolley Day where we will travel to several local Civil War sites making the past come alive!
Cost: All materials are included in the camp cost. Payment is due at time of registration. (Member prices are for FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS and higher.)
$160 per child (non-members)
$136 per child (members)
$144 per child for those attending with a sibling
Registration: For enrollment information and forms, please contact Tara Danley (info below). Please enroll by May 25th, 2009 at the latest. Enrollment is limited and camp fills quickly. Early registration is encouraged to ensure your place. In order for your child to attend camp, you must turn in a completed Camper Information Forms at time of enrollment.
Location: Historic Carnton Plantation, 1345 Carnton Lane. Franklin, TN 37064
Contact info:
Tara Danley Phone: (615) 794-0903
Email: Tara@carnton.org Web address: www.carnton.org
Camp Idyllwild, for boys and girls ages 5 to 11
Dates: Weekly sessions beginning June 1 though July 31
Camp Idyllwild is a unique summer day camp to inspire children with a love for nature. Camp takes place on 30 beautiful private acres of woods, hills and meadow surrounded by the pristine Blue Buck Creek.
Activities include tree climbing, creek exploration, hiking, arts & crafts, organic gardening, pottery, archery, wood working, field games, and nature study, and are planned and conducted in a way that is safe for both children and the environment.
We offer air-conditioned bus transportation to and from locations in Nashville and Franklin, wholesome and organic snacks and two Friday overnight camp-outs during nine 1-week summertime sessions between June and July. Come play outside with us this summer! Click Here.
Location: 3139 Blue Buck Creek Road. Duck River, TN 38454
Transportation to and from camp available from locations in southwest Nashville and west Franklin
Contact info:
Director: Eric Ward
Main Phone: (615) 383-0589 Other contact phone: (615) 335-3079
Email: campidyllwild@gmail.com Web address: www.campidyllwild.com
Cheekwood Summer Art Camps,
for ages 2 to 15
Dates: weekly sessions June 1 – Aug. 7
With classes focusing on everything from painting and clay to photography and mixed media, campers will enjoy fun art and outdoor adventures at Cheekwood.
Cheekwood offers 10 one-week half-day art camps. Morning sessions last from 9:00am – 12:00pm and afternoon sessions from 1:00pm to 4:00pm each week. Sign up for morning and afternoon sessions to create an all-day experience for your child. Extended and lunch care covering the hours of 8:00am-9:00am, 12:00pm -1:00pm, and 4:00pm-5:00pm is available for an additional fee.
Camp Activities: Campers can participate in a variety of different art and outdoor adventure camps. Click here to see all camps offered by age. A sample of available camps:
-Clay Creations: Throwing on the Wheel -Bugs and Blooms
-Studio FUNdamentals -Awesome Acrylics
-Simply Charming Jewelry -Darkroom Photography
-Nature Art and Photography -Outdoor Art & Adventures
Camps are offered in the following age ranges:
2 years (Parent/Child) 3 – 4 years (Parent/Child) 5 – 6 years
7 – 9 years 10 – 12 years 13 – 15 years
* Campers must be the proper age on or before August 1, 2009 in order to enroll.
Cost: Fees start at $130 for each one-week half-day camp session. Cheekwood members receive a 25% discount on all summer camps.
Cheekwood is proud to offer a limited number of summer camp scholarships. Scholarship applications may be downloaded from the summer camp page of Cheekwood’s website, http://www.cheekwood.org/Education/Summer_Camps. All applications must be received by April 17th, 2009 in order to be considered.
Registration: All registration is done through Cheekwood’s website: www.cheekwood.org/Education. Early registration for Cheekwood members begins on January 24th. Non-member registration begins February 7th.
Location: Cheekwood Botanical Garden & Museum of Art, 1200 Forrest Park Drive. Nashville, TN 37205
Contact info:
Phone: (615) 353-6970
Email: kmcginnis@cheekwood.org Web address: cheekwood.org
Deer Run Christian Camps
at Deer Run Retreat,
Day & Overnight Camps for K-12 grades
Register online at: http://Camps.DeerRunRetreat.org
Day Camps (Completed Grades K-5)
June 15-19 and July 6-10 Mon-Fri, 8 am-4 pm
Activities: lake swimming with zip line, aqua park, canoeing, climbing tower, archery & BB guns, crazy games, arts & crafts, wild water fun, bible study, fun songs and worship.
Extended Care: Available from 7 am-5 pm for an additional fee.
Bus Transportation: Available in the Franklin, Spring Hill, and south Nashville areas.
Preteen Overnight Camp (Completed Grades 3-5): June 7-12 (Sun-Fri)
and
Youth Overnight Camp (Completed Grades 6-12): July 12-17 (Sun-Fri)
These 5-night, week-long camps focus on challenging the next generation in areas of trust, communication, and relationships while having some adventurous outdoor fun!
Activities: low & high ropes courses, paintball, 50 ft climbing tower, lake swimming with zip line, aqua park, & canoeing, sand volleyball, archery & BB guns, adventurous late night games, daily Bible studies & worship including inspirational speakers
Location: Deer Run Retreat, 3845 Perkins Road. Thompson’s Station, TN 37179.
Contact Info:
Phone: (615) 794-2918
Email: Registration@DeerRunRetreat.org Web Address: Camps.DeerRunRetreat.org
Space Camp®
& Aviation Challenge®
Dates: Camp programs are offered year round
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center® offers adventures that are out of this world! Whether you choose a daily visit to our Museum or one of our camp programs: Space Camp®, Aviation Challenge® or X-Camp, we take a unique, fun, and hands-on approach to learning at the world’s largest space travel attraction. Click Here.
Experience astronaut and fighter pilot training for students, teachers, groups and parent/child pairs! Visit www.spacecamp.com for more details.
Location: Huntsville, AL. Call 1-800-63-SPACE or visit www.spacecamp.com.
*If you are interested in having your camp listed in this special advertorial please contact the FranklinIs team at (615) 794-2543, or you may email us at contact@franklinis.com.
