🏕️ Camps
Summer camps, day camps, and specialty camps for kids
Sports Camps
⚽ Sports & More Kids Camp I - Everett Recreation Center
📍 Everett Recreation Center, 318 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Mon-Fri 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM, June 9-12, 2026
💰 $48-60 per week
👶 Ages: Ages 4-12
- Multiple sports
- Active kids
- Age groups
- Member discounts available
Sports & More Kids Camp is a week-long camp at Everett Recreation Center that introduces kids to multiple sports and activities. It is a great introduction to team sports for younger kids and a chance to try different athletic activities. Ages served: Typically ages 4-12 (split by age...
More Camps
🏕️ Blount County Parks & Rec Summer Day Camps
📍 316 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 $48-75/week
👶 Ages: All ages
- Affordable
- Multiple locations
- Variety of activities
- In-person registration required
If you've been dreading the summer slump, I've got good news: Blount County Parks & Rec offers some genuinely fun day camps that won't break the bank. These camps run through most of the summer and cover everything from sports to STEM to outdoor adventures. The Basics: - Multiple locations...
🏕️ Camp Eagle's Nest - Dolly Parton Children's Hospital
📍 4901 Montvale Rd, Maryville, TN 37803
💰 Free for eligible patients
👶 Ages: 6-17 years
If you have a child who receives care through the Children's Hospital Hematology/Oncology Clinic, Camp Eagle's Nest is a gift. This is a FREE camp experience at the beautiful Montvale Springs property in Maryville - no cost at all, fully funded by the hospital and their supporters. The camp runs...
🔬 Saints Science Academy - Maryville College
📍 701 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 $100
👶 Ages: Rising high school juniors and seniors
- College campus experience
- Hands-on labs
- Professional networking
- Morning sessions
If you have high school juniors or seniors who are interested in science careers, this four-day camp at Maryville College is a fantastic opportunity. Running June 15-18, 2026, the Saints Science Academy is designed specifically for rising juniors and seniors who want to explore majors like biology,...
🩰 Van Metre School of Dance Summer Intensive 2026
📍 215 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801
🕐 June 8-12 and July 6-17, 2026
💰 $500
👶 Ages: 12+
- Pointe work required
- Guest artists
- Multiple dance styles
- Performance training
If your dancer is serious about technique and artistry, the Van Metre Summer Intensive is the real deal. This is not just summer camp fun. It is intensive training designed for dedicated dancers ready to elevate their skills. Ages 12+ | July 6-17, 2026 | 9am-3pm daily The intensive includes daily...
Van Metre School of Dance Summer Intensive 2026
📍 215 W. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37801
💰 $500
👶 Ages: 12+
- Pointe work required
- Guest artists
- Multiple dance styles
- Performance training
If your dancer is serious about technique and artistry, the Van Metre Summer Intensive is the real deal. This is intensive training designed for dedicated dancers ready to elevate their skills. Ages 12+ | July 6-17, 2026 | 9am-3pm daily The intensive includes daily classes in ballet and pointe,...
🏕️ Blount County Parks & Rec Summer Day Camps 2026
📍 209 E. Franklin St, Alcoa, TN (and other park locations)
💰 $60/week ($48 first week)
👶 Ages: 8-12 years
Blount County Parks and Recreation runs summer day camps for kids ages 8-12 from late May through early July. These are the official county camps - affordable, well-supervised, and held at multiple parks around Maryville and Alcoa. When: May 26 - July 3, 2026 (Monday-Friday, except the first week...
🚴 Give It a Tri - Youth Triathlon Camp
📍 John Sevier Pool/Park, 316 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 June 15-18, 2026 (Mon-Thu), 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💰 $100.00 (includes camp keepsake)
👶 Ages: Ages 8-12
- Swimming
- Biking
- Running
- Family day
- No prior experience needed
If your kid is curious about triathlons or just wants to try something new, this camp is a great, low-pressure way to dip their toe in the water. Ages 8-12 get a supportive introduction to swimming, biking, and running. What They Do Throughout the week, participants learn the fundamentals of each...
🏕️ Mary Esther UMC Summer Camps
📍 702 N Cusick St, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 $130/week or $350 full summer + $50 registration
👶 Ages: Ages 1-7
- Half-day sessions (9 AM-12 PM)
- Weekly drop-in option
- Sibling discount
- Ages 1-7
Mary Esther United Methodist Church is running their annual summer camps for children ages 1-7, June 8 through July 24. These are short, half-day sessions (9 AM - 12 PM) so you don't have to worry about full-day coverage. Weekly themes: - June 8-12: Safari Week - June 15-19: Science Week - June...
🏕️ Blount County Parks & Rec - Summer Camps
📍 Multiple locations - Maryville & Alcoa, TN
💰 $48-60 per week
👶 Ages: Ages 5-12 (varies by program)
- Summer camps
- Multiple locations
- Pre-registration required
- Scholarships available
Blount County Parks & Recreation runs some fantastic summer day camps throughout the county - from triathlon programs for ages 8-12 to general day camps for younger kids. The camps run Monday-Friday, May 26 - July 3, 2026, at locations including John Sevier Park in Maryville and the Martin...
🏕️ Oak Ridge Recreation Summer Camps
📍 Oak Ridge, TN
💰 Varies by program
👶 Ages: Ages 6-15
Oak Ridge Recreation and Parks Department summer camp registration is open for children ages 6-15. Various activities and programs throughout the summer.
Tinkergarten Maryville - Nature-Based Learning
👶 Ages: 2-6
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Tinkergarten is a wonderful option for families who love the outdoors but need structure. Kids explore nature, do hands-on activities, make friends, and get active - all while learning through play. This is perfect for ages 2-6 who need that balance of free play and guided exploration. The...
🎨 Creative Spark Studio Summer Art Camps 2026
📍 2009 E. Broadway Ave., Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Weekly Tuesday-Friday camps from June 2-July 31, 2026
💰 See registration links for current pricing
👶 Ages: Kids and youth ages 6+
- Four-day art camps
- Painting, drawing, sculpture, and mixed media
- Beginner to advanced friendly
- End-of-week art show
- Different theme each week
If you have an artsy kid who would happily come home covered in paint and glitter-adjacent enthusiasm, this is one of the best Maryville options I found. Creative Spark Studio is running a full lineup of 2026 Summer Art Camps for kids ages 6 and up. These are four-day camps, Tuesday through Friday,...
🏕️ Blount County Parks Summer Day Camps 2026
📍 Multiple locations: John Sevier Park, Alcoa Park, Maryville Park, and other community centers
🕐 May 26 - July 3, 2026 (Monday-Friday, excluding first week holiday)
💰 $60/week per child; $48/week for first week
👶 Ages: Various camps for ages 8-12, infant/toddler programs, and teen activities
- Affordable county-run programs
- Multiple locations throughout Maryville and Alcoa
- Triathlon camp for ages 8-12
- Supervised by certified instructors
- Transportation available from some locations
As a mom who's signed up my kids for at least a dozen summer programs over the years, I can tell you that Blount County Parks summer day camps are an absolute gem. They're affordable, well-run, and actually worth your time (which is more than I can say for every other option out there). The summer...
🎨 Exceptional Artist Summer Camp
📍 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 June 8-12, 2026 (one week)
💰 $250 early registration (through March 31) / $275 late registration
👶 Ages: Kindergarten - 6th grade
- Hands-on art instruction in multiple mediums
- Certified art teachers
- All art materials included
- Camp t-shirt included
- Final art show at Clayton Center for the Arts
🎨 Art Camp for Young Creators If your child loves to draw, paint, or make anything with their hands, this is a camp they'll actually want to attend. Exceptional Artist partners with Maryville College and the Clayton Center for the Arts to give kids ages K-6 a full week of focused art-making in a...
🌲 Tremont Summer Camps in the Smokies 2026
📍 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN 37882
🕐 Select camps run June 8-July 23, 2026
💰 See individual camp pages; financial aid available
👶 Ages: Ages 4-17 depending on camp
- Overnight and family camp options
- All-inclusive camps with food and lodging
- Outdoor science and nature focus
- Backpacking, streams, biodiversity, and Smokies exploration
- Financial aid application available
This is one of the most special camp options anywhere near Maryville if your kid lights up outside. Tremont's summer camps take place inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Townsend, and the whole vibe is nature, curiosity, confidence, and unplugged adventure. The program says camps are...
⛺ Camp Wesley Woods Summer Camps 2026
📍 329 Wesley Woods Road, Townsend, TN 37882
🕐 Sessions run May 31-July 24, 2026
💰 Day Camp from $300; Discovery from $385; weeklong camps from $750; full Basecamp from $1,390
👶 Ages: Grades 1-12 depending on program
- Day camp and overnight camp options
- Faith-based camp setting
- Swimming, climbing, worship, and outdoor activities
- Programs for elementary through high school
- Leadership track for older teens
If your family wants a Christian camp experience close to Maryville, Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend has one of the fuller summer lineups I found. Their 2026 schedule includes both day camp and overnight camp options, which is nice because not every kid is ready to jump straight into a week away from...
📚 RIO Christian Academy Summer Camp
📍 370 S Long Hollow Rd, Maryville, TN 37801
🕐 June 2-27 & July 7-25, 2026 (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm)
💰 Contact for pricing
👶 Ages: Children entering K-3rd grade
- Christian-based program
- Creative activities
- Early drop-off (7:30am)
- Full-day care (through 5:30pm)
- School campus location
Looking for a Christian-based summer program for your little one? RIO Christian Academy's summer camp is designed specifically for children entering kindergarten through 3rd grade - perfect for those who need reliable care while also getting some fun, educational activities. The camp runs in two...
🌳 Tinkergarten - Maryville
📍 Classes held at various Maryville parks and private homes
🕐 Spring sessions: March-June, classes typically 1-2 hours weekly
💰 $35-45 per class or $199-249 for 8-week session
👶 Ages: Infants (6-18 months), Preschoolers (18-36 months), Kindergarteners (3.5-6 years)
- Outdoor nature exploration
- Parent-child classes
- No screens required
- All supplies provided
- Built in different neighborhoods
If you're looking for a way to get your little ones outside and connected with nature, Tinkergarten is a total game-changer. It's not quite a daycare and not quite a playgroup. it's these 1-2 hour outdoor classes where you and your child explore parks, play games, and learn life skills...
🏕️ YMCA Summer Day Camp
📍 1033 S. Broadway, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 Summer 2026 (Monday-Friday, typical camp hours)
💰 $87 YMCA members / $111 non-members per week
👶 Ages: 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten)
- Swimming included
- High-energy outdoor play
- Creative indoor activities
- Age-appropriate groupings
- Safe, supervised environment
Summer break is coming, and you need a plan that's fun, safe, and actually keeps your kids engaged! The YMCA Summer Day Camp is exactly what working parents have been looking for. They pack every day with a perfect balance of high-energy outdoor play and creative indoor activities. No single-theme...
🤸 Gym Counts Summer Camps
📍 1824 Clydesdale St, Maryville, TN 37801
🕐 Summer 2026 (full and half-day options)
💰 Contact for pricing
👶 Ages: 5-13 years
- Full and half-day options available
- Gymnastics skills development
- Tumbling fundamentals
- Fun, supportive environment
- For all skill levels
Looking for a camp that builds confidence, strength, and maybe even a new skill? Gym Counts Summer Camps are perfect for kids who love to move, jump, tumble, or just burn off that energetic energy in a safe, supervised space. They offer both full and half-day camps during summer 2026, so you can...
🔬 STEM & Science Programs
Parks & Rec offers STEM-focused programs and activities that engage kids in science, technology, engineering, and math. Hands-on learning that makes education fun! Check the Parks & Rec website for current offerings and registration dates.
🎭 Clayton Center for the Arts Youth Programs
📍 Nashville, TN
The Clayton Center offers youth theater programs, arts education, and creative workshops. Kids can explore acting, dance, music, and visual arts. A wonderful way to nurture creativity and build confidence through the arts.
🎨 RIO Christian Academy Summer Camp
📍 370 S Long Hollow Rd, Maryville, TN 37801
🕐 June 2-27 & July 7-25, 2026 (Monday-Friday, 7:30am-5:30pm)
💰 Contact for current pricing
👶 Ages: Children entering K-3rd grade
- Creative, fun program
- Early drop-off (7:30am) perfect for working parents
- School campus setting
- Small group activities
As a homeschooling mom who's spent way too much time figuring out summer logistics, I'm always excited to find camps that make life easier while keeping kids engaged! RIO Christian Academy's summer camp is a fantastic option for younger kids (K-3rd grade) who need a fun, creative environment. Why...
🏀 Maryville College Youth Basketball Camps
📍 Maryville College Campus, 1520 N. Lamar St., Maryville, TN
🕐 June 15-18, 2026
Youth basketball camps at the college level! Kids learn from college coaches, improve their skills, and experience college-level training. Great for developing fundamental basketball skills, teamwork, and maybe even dreaming about playing in college someday.
🧗 Maryville College Alpine Tower Program
📍 Maryville College Campus, 1520 N. Lamar St., Maryville, TN
👶 Ages: Varies
Join the folks with Maryville College's Mountain Challenge program and conquer their 60-foot Alpine Tower! An incredible opportunity for kids to step outside their comfort zone and challenge themselves mentally and physically as they work their way to the top. Sessions are held on select Wednesdays...
🏕️ Blount County Parks & Rec Summer Day Camps
🕐 Summer 2026 (typically June - August)
💰 $60/week per child (first week $48)
The cornerstone of summer fun in Blount County! These day camps offer structured activities, games, and learning opportunities for kids. Camps are held at various locations including the MLK Jr. Community Center. Scholarships are available for qualifying families . just pick up an application at...
🌳 Tinkergarten - Wonder Wild Outdoor School
📍 Various locations in Maryville area, TN
🕐 Tuesdays 10-11am (April 7 - June 2, 2026) | Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am (April 8 - June 3, 2026)
💰 $170/season | Sibling discount: $20 off per child (code: TGSIBLING)
👶 Ages: 18 months - 8 years
- Outdoor learning in natural settings
- Age-appropriate activities (18mo-8 yrs)
- Children and caregivers learn together
- Free trial class before season starts (March 31 or April 1 for Spring '26)
- Creativity-focused curriculum
As a homeschool mom, I'm always looking for ways to connect kids with nature in structured, fun ways. Tinkergarten at Wonder Wild Outdoor School does exactly that. and more. Their outdoor learning program brings together kids ages 18 months through 8 years and their caregivers (they call them...
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