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18 Best Day Camps in Nashville, TN for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 day camp programs in Nashville, TN for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Maya Okonkwo.
18 Best Day Camps in Nashville, TN for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Maya Okonkwo, Editorial Lead, Day & Specialty Camps — published 2026-05-24
This is a working list, not a ranking. We picked 18 day camp programs in Nashville, TN for 2026 that score well across the measures we trust most: parent ratings, completeness of public information, depth of programming, and whether the camp has bothered to claim and maintain its profile. That last one matters more than parents realize. A camp that doesn't keep its hours and program list up to date in public is a camp that probably doesn't respond to email either.
How we picked these
We ranked the Nashville, TN day camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the day camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Nashville, TN that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Tennessee state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 18 picks
1. Academy of Harpeth Village
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 4.8
Academy of Harpeth Village is a day camp in Nashville that earned its place on this list through 4.8 stars from 148 reviewing parents and a workable description of the program's focus.
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2. The Gardner School of Midtown- Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 4.8
Why we chose The Gardner School of Midtown- Nashville: a steady 4.8 parent rating built on 37 reviews, plus a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Nashville.
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3. Bellevue Sports Athletic Association, Inc.
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 4.4
Why Bellevue Sports Athletic Association, Inc. Made the cut: a workable description of the program's focus, a 4.4-star public rating in Nashville.
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4. Youth Villages
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 4.0
The case for Youth Villages in Nashville: a 4.0 parent rating. A workable description of the program's focus.
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5. Tennessee National Guard Child & Youth Program
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 5.0
Tennessee National Guard Child & Youth Program in Nashville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A 5.0-star public rating, and enough public detail to evaluate the program before you call.
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6. AAOC Camps for Youth Development
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 4.5
Why we chose AAOC Camps for Youth Development: a 4.5-star public rating, plus enough public detail to evaluate the program before you call in Nashville.
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7. A New Leaf School Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 4.3
Why we chose A New Leaf School Nashville: a steady parent rating of 4.3, plus a public listing that gives parents a place to begin in Nashville.
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8. Steve & Kate's Camp - Nashville
Location: Nashville, TN · Parent rating: 3.7
Steve & Kate's Camp - Nashville is a day camp in Nashville that earned its place on this list through a track record of parents recommending it and a workable description of the program's focus.
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9. Moves & Grooves, Inc.
Location: Nashville, TN
Why Moves & Grooves, Inc. Made the cut: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year in Nashville.
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10. Tennessee Flight Training
Location: Nashville, TN
Why Tennessee Flight Training made the cut: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year in Nashville.
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11. Barefoot Republic Community Center
Location: Nashville, TN
Barefoot Republic Community Center in Nashville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A track record of parents recommending it, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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12. McFerrin Community Center
Location: Nashville, TN
McFerrin Community Center in Nashville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A track record of parents recommending it, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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13. Tennessee Arts Commission
Location: Nashville, TN
Tennessee Arts Commission sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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14. Illuminate Academy
Location: Nashville, TN
Illuminate Academy sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan, consistent parent feedback over multiple seasons, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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15. Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Location: Nashville, TN
Bridges for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Nashville surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A track record of parents recommending it, and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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16. University School of Nashville Summer Camps
Location: Nashville, TN
We included University School of Nashville Summer Camps because the public signal is steady: the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year, alongside a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Nashville.
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17. Science Summer Camps
Location: Nashville, TN
We included Science Summer Camps because the public signal is steady: the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year, alongside a public summary that lays out what the camp does in Nashville.
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18. Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee
Location: Nashville, TN
We included Junior Achievement of Middle Tennessee because the public signal is steady: a track record of parents recommending it, alongside a usable public description of the program in Nashville.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for day camps in Nashville, TN?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a day camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Tennessee's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the day camps in this guide serve?
The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do day camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Maya Okonkwo.