Chattanooga Summer Camp Guide 2023

Wilderwood Summer Camp

Location: Pickup and drop off locations vary, check website for details

Phone: 423-290-4552

Wilderwood offers incredible educational summer adventure camps for kids ages 3-5, ages 6-8, ages 9-12 and ages 13-15. Wilderwood is dedicated to giving every child a summer full of fun opportunities through our LittleWilder Camps, Guild Program, community service opportunities, and our legendary Quest Camp. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind adventure program for summer 2023 where kids can just be kids, you’ve found the right summer camp. With hands-on learning and exploring, a 2023 summer camp at Wilderwood is an experience you won’t wanna miss… and will never forget.

Summer camp programming runs Mondays through Fridays from 9:00AM to 2:00PM, with our Extended Camp program starting as early as 7:00AM and ending as late as 6:00PM. Summer camps start May 29th and run until August 11th. YES we do offer camp on July 4th and Memorial Day. We hope you join our adventures for lots of fun this summer! For more information including dates, prices, and how to register, visit Wilderwood Camps website Email: [email protected] Phone: (423) 290-4552

2023 Summer Camps

PRICING: $225 per camper per camp

Animal Camp | May 29 – June 2, Lego Camp | June 5 – 9, Western Frontier Camp | June 12 – 16, Robot Camp | June 19 – 23
Bounce & Jump Camp | June 26 – 30

Surprise Camp | July 3 – 7, Knight & Princess Camp | July 10 – 14, Escape Room Camp | July 10 – 14, Magic Camp | July 17 – 21, Space Camp | July 24 – 28

Wilderness Camp | July 31 – August 4,
Retro Camp | August 7 – 11

With our Extended Camp program, you are able to drop off your child any time between 7:00AM and the start of Camp at 9:00AM, as well as pick your kid up any time from the end of Camp at 2:00PM until 6:00PM. SUMMER CAMPS: $225 per camper per camp EXTENDED CAMP: $10 per day per camper or FREE with ALL SUMMER registration.

Tennessee Aquarium

Aquarium Summer Camps

Location: One Broad Street, Chattanooga, TN

Dive in for a summer of fun at Tennessee Aquarium Summer Camp! Join us as we explore the world around us through hands-on exploration, animal encounters, tours, activities, and so much more. Camps are geared towards children between the ages of 5 and 16 years old with a variety of themes. Registration begins March 6 for members and March 13 for non-members. Camp dates are June 12 through July 28.

General Camps are available for campers ages 5 through 12.  Specialty camps include field trips for campers ages 9 through 14.  NEW! Teen camp for campers ages 13 through 16 include a field trip and an overnight at the Aquarium.

Limited number of scholarships are available.

Please visit TNAQUA.ORG for camp details, prices and to register.

Contact information:

[email protected] / 423-785-4176

Mathnasium

Mathnasium

Location: 1919 Gunbarrel Road, Chattanooga, TN 37421 and 5928 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343

Phone Number: Gunbarrel – (423) 899-2011 and Hixson – (423) 521-6284

Our expert instructors prepare your child to excel in math when school resumes in the Fall.

It’s that time of year again. When parents are starting to think about Summer activities for their children. If you’re a parent of a school-aged child, consider a Summer activity that can give him or her a huge advantage when school resumes in the Fall: Driving math excellence, with Mathnasium.

Mathnasium’s personalized learning plans are proven to improve grades and help kids catch up and get ahead. With live face-to-face instruction, either in-center or online. There’s no better time for kids to take a leap forward in math than Summer. And don’t worry—your child will still enjoy the season. Because we make learning math fun.

Contact Mathnasium today to discuss our Summer curriculum.

Girls Preparatory School

GPS Summer Camp

Location: 205 Island Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37405

Email: [email protected]

Boys | Girls: Both (but more for girls)
Ages: 3*-17 (*must be potty trained)
Programs: Day camps, sports clinics and camps, academic/enrichment camps, STEM camps, and arts/music camps

Cost: $200 and up

At GPS Summer Camp, kids can spend their summer learning, playing, laughing, and meeting new friends. They can hone skills in a favorite (or new!) sport or discover a love for acting, designing, dancing, ​music, or even photography. Whether they spend a week or two or the entire summer with us, your child will be well loved and attended to by the GPS counselors who are ready to provide an unforgettable experience. Here comes the fun!

Camp Maranatha

Camp MaranathaLocation: 1091 Jeffery Rd Scottsboro, AL 35769

Phone: (256)-574-4539

Are you ready for the best summer ever? Camp Maranatha on Lake Guntersville in Scottsboro, AL gives your camper awesome Day Camp and Overnight Camp options each week all summer! With fun outdoor activities like high ropes, giant swing, lake activities, crafts, and hilarious games, your camper is going to have a blast enjoying the great outdoor adventures Maranatha has to offer! Learn more and book your summer adventure today at www.maranatha.camp. 

St. Peter's Episcopal School Camp Twister

St. Peter's Episcopal School Camp TwisterLocation: 848 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415

Phone: (423) 870-1794

Summer Fun Begins with Camp Twister!  Come and join us for a summer filled with 7 weeks of enriching and exciting themed camps at St. Peter’s School. Engage in a variety of activities including creating friendships,  and developing creative skills while being supported by a  team of empathetic and energetic counselors who provide individualized interactions.

Summer camp programming will run Mondays through Fridays (June 5-July 27) from 8:00AM to 3:00PM (extended care available). Camp Twister serves students 3 to 7 years old with 3 specialty camps for 8 to 12 year olds. Let the summer fun begin!

For more information including dates, pricing, and how to register, visit our website at www.saintpetersschool.net or email us at [email protected].

UTC Campus Recreation - Mocs Adventure Camp

Mocs Adventure CampLocation: UTC Aquatic and Recreation Center
601 East 5th Street 

Phone: 423-425-4213

Email: [email protected]

UTC Campus Recreation’s Mocs Adventure Camp is designed to immerse your camper in a broad range of physical activities, sports, and play.  Each week campers will have the opportunity to climb, swim, play sports, and participate in activity games. Our summer camp program also features a weekly field trip and unique special activities organized by the camp staff.

 

 

St. Nicholas School

St. Nicholas Summer CampsLocation: 7525 Min Tom Drive Chattanooga, TN 

Phone Number: Camp office: 423.894.6485 –  School office: 423.899.1999

Camp director: Kevin Leckenby: [email protected]

Camps run M-F from 7am to 6pm May 30-July 28
ONLINE REGISTRATION!
Boys | Girls: both
Ages: 3–12 (Day and Enrichment Camp)
Ages: 13–15 (Junior Counselor)

Cost: See website, sibling discounts available.

Programs: Swimming and swim lessons, Art and Music activities; Gardening Program (where children learn the basics of growing summer veggies, herbs and flowers): Sports; Nature Trail exploration, playground time, and more!

Summer at St. Nicholas Camp is an incredibly fun time for kids that challenges and nurtures imagination, encourages self-directed initiative, and develops leadership skills. Involvement in age-appropriate group activities and diverse athletics and educational experiences are the foundation of the program.

Notre Dame High School Summer Camps

Notre Dame Summer CampLocation: 2701 Vermont Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37404

Choose your summertime fun at Notre Dame High School’s Camp Like a Champ! Our Athletic Camps include basketball, wrestling, cheer/dance, volleyball, and golf and provide a great way for campers to develop the skills and knowledge to improve in their sport. We are also introducing a STEM Camp where campers will be challenged creatively by working with a variety of materials and doing hands-on activities. Afternoon aftercare is offered for Half Day camps. We can’t wait to welcome your camper this summer!

 

 

 

 

Creative Discovery Museum

Creative Discovery MuseumLocation: Creative Discovery Museum, 321 Chestnut Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402

Dates: June & July

Creative Discovery Museum’s week-long summer camps center on a variety of themes that bring art and science alive for children ages 4 and up! Our enthusiastic, experienced staff provides a fun-filled and safe environment for children to embrace the camp experience. CDM offers three types of camps in June and July: inclusive Friends’ Discovery Camps, half-day preschool camps, and full-day school age camps.

Privateer Sail Camp

Privateer Sail CampsLocation: Privateer Yacht Club, 4713 Privateer Rd, Hixson TN

Phone: 423-718-3704

Contact: Tim Chambers [email protected]      

Privateer Sail Camp offers weekly camps during June & July where we teach the skills of sailing. The emphasis of the camp is fun and safety. Campers will learn how to speak the language of sailing, rig their own boat, leave the dock and return, use the wind to sail in any direction, then de-rig and put away the boat at day’s end. While on shore, campers meet new friends while being taught care of their boat, rules of safe boating, and how to tie the most useful knots. They will also do some swimming, paddling, hiking, and much more.

Learning to sail their own boat and safely returning to shore gives your child increased self-esteem and confidence in their abilities. Many campers return year after year.

Privateer Sail Camps

$375/week includes snacks and T-shirt. Discounts available for multiple campers from the same family.

2023 DATES are:
WEEK 1 – JUNE 5 TO 9
WEEK 2 – JUNE 12 TO 16
WEEK 3 – JUNE 19 TO 23
WEEK 4 – JUNE 26 TO 30
WEEK 5 – JULY 3 TO JULY 7 (Closed for Holiday – no camp)
WEEK 6 – JULY 10 TO 14
WEEK 7 – JULY 17 TO 21
WEEK 8 – JULY 24 TO 28

HOSTED BY PRIVATEER SAILING EDUCATION FOUNDATION

 

Tennessee Titans Youth Football Summer Camp

Titans Youth Summer Camp (2)Location: Chattanooga Christian School

The Tennessee Titans are committed to the continued growth and development of the game of football. During the month of May and June, the Titans will host a series of youth football camps across Tennessee. Camps are open to all children ages 7–14 years old.

Titans Youth Football Camps will provide a fun and impactful learning experience through:

  • Teaching proper football fundamentals, skills, and position techniques
  • Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and the value of good character
  • Providing opportunities to participate in football specific games and drills

Timing:
7:00AM – Check-in opens
7:30AM – Camp starts
11:30AM – Camp dismisses

Camp includes a t-shirt, a Titans giveaway bag, an opportunity for a photo with T-Rac, instruction from former Titans players and local high school and college coaches, and the option to purchase discounted $35 tickets to the Titans vs Colts game at Nissan Stadium (date TBD).

Dayplayers Summer Camp

Dayplayers Summer Camp

Location: First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
1505 North Moore Road
Chattanooga, TN 37411

Established in 1958, Dayplayers Summer Camp is an outdoor device-free, affordable Christian environment for your school-aged child.  Daily chapel and weekly character trait activities provide children with the opportunity for spiritual development throughout the summer.  In addition, we offer daily swimming in our on-site Olympic-size pool, outdoor games under our covered pavilion and on the grounds which include a ball field and 8 tennis courts.  We also offer participation in a summer musical experience for interested campers.  Experience summer the way it should be… Experience Dayplayers!

 

Camp WoodmontCamp Woodmont

Location: 381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 30731 on Lookout Mountain

Imagine a Home Away from Home where your child feels secure, welcome and re-assured!  That’s Camp Woodmont! Located ½ hour SOUTH of Chattanooga, Camp Woodmont is a small, traditional, overnight camp for boys & girls ages 6 – 15. It features horseback riding, high-ropes courses, climbing, sports, dance, drama, crafts, canoeing, archery, swimming, fishing, ultimate Frisbee, disc golf, & more by carefully-chosen, dedicated staff!  Accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA) and two generations of family management/ownership (70+ years combined experience) gives campers a highly supervised program. Counselors are college-age and live in the cabins with the campers.  Staff to camper ratio averages 1:5. Enrollment averages around 85 campers per week.

Dates:  May 28 – July 28, 2023
Ages:  6 – 15
Price:  $1275 for 1 week to $1925 for 2 weeks

Camp Juliette LowCamp Juliette Low Summer Camps

Location: Cloudland, GA on Lookout Mt. | 321 Camp Juliette Low Road, Cloudland, GA 30731

Website – cjl.org
Dates – June 5, 2023 – July 30, 2023

Camp Juliette Low celebrates outdoor living and recreation through fun programs like archery, horseback riding, canoeing, rock-climbing, fire building, and hiking. CJL campers live in platform tents, where they can enjoy the outdoors, grow in confidence, and form life-long friendships. Counselors provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for girls to grow and thrive. One-week, two-week and mini-sessions available for girls ages 8-15. Sessions run from June 4 – July 30. For additional information, visit cjl.org. or follow us @CampJulietteLow. 

Belvoir Christian Academy Summer CampBelvoir Christian Academy

Location: 800 Belvoir Ave. Chattanooga, TN 37412

[email protected]

Boys | Girls: both
Ages: PK3–rising 8th graders (Childcare for infants – pre-k4 is year-round)
Cost: Call (423) 622-3755 for pricing.

BCA’s summer camp provides a variety of engaging activities such as gymnastics, sports training and biblical studies, as well as water play days, movie and pajama days and other special theme days. Creative hands-on activities include cooking and arts/crafts activities. Children also have free play on the campus playground as well as enjoy the climbing wall in the school’s gymnasium. Pre-K has in-house activities that include visits from the Tennessee Aquarium, Creative Discovery Museum, Chattanooga Zoo as well as visits from a petting zoo and a local chef and artist.

 

 

Chattanooga Dance Theatre

Location: 5151 Austin Rd, Hixson, TN 37343

Dance your fairytale with the most exciting weeks of the summer! Dancers will feel empowered as they help prepare costumes, props, programs, and more for their end of the week performance. Each week is different with a new performance and dance classes. Ballet Camps for ages 3-12 include Swan Lake and Nooga Nutcracker, Contemporary Camps for ages 7-12 include Modern Dance Studies and Jazz Dance Studies, and Tiny Dancer Camps for ages 3-6 include Prince and Princess Camp and Encanto. See our website for more information.

For their full list of camps, check out their website.

Music Stars

Location: The Chattery
1800 Rossville Ave Suite 108
Chattanooga, TN 37408

Week 1: July 10-14 | Week 2: July 17-21

Join Jennifer Kearns, BM and MM in Music and 15 years of music teaching experience for 2 weeks of music learning fun!  This 2 week 9am-12pm specially camp includes drumming, singing, rhythms, instruments, movement and more!  Your child will learn to navigate the world of music while having a blast.

For their full list of camps, check out their website.

Dance + Gymnastics

Chattanooga Dance Theatre

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