14 Best Sports Camps in Tennessee for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase

By Daniel Reyes, Senior Editor, Sports & Outdoor Programs — published 2026-05-24

Every year in Tennessee, the good sports camp weeks fill in February and the great ones fill in January. If you're reading this in March, you're working a second list, and you can still find a real fit. We built this 2026 guide for parents who want a shortlist, not a brochure. 14 programs below. Each one earned its place by showing up cleanly in the public signal: parent ratings, program depth, and how completely the camp documents what it actually does.

We don't claim to have visited every camp. We do claim to have read every listing.

How we picked these

We ranked the Tennessee sports 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 sports 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 Tennessee 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 14 picks

1. TOCA Soccer Center Nashville

Location: Franklin, TN · Parent rating: 4.7

TOCA Soccer Center Nashville is a sports camp in Franklin that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. 124 public parent reviews averaging 4.7; a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.

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2. Vantage Point Golf Center

Location: Cordova, TN · Parent rating: 4.7

Vantage Point Golf Center sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call, 143 public parent reviews averaging 4.7, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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3. Magnitude 10.0 Gymnastics

Location: Hermitage, TN · Parent rating: 4.6

Magnitude 10.0 Gymnastics sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, a parent rating of 4.6 across 90 public reviews, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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4. Upstart Athletics (Feet First Soccer, Step Up Soccer Academy, F.C. Horizon)

Location: Brentwood, TN · Parent rating: 5.0

Upstart Athletics (Feet First Soccer, Step Up Soccer Academy, F.C. Horizon) is a sports camp in Brentwood that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A steady parent rating of 5.0; a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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5. Summer Crest Tennis & Recreational Club

Location: Greenbrier, TN · Parent rating: 4.8

We included Summer Crest Tennis & Recreational Club because the public signal is steady: a 4.8-star public rating, alongside a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call in Greenbrier.

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6. Universal Gymnastics, Inc

Location: Mt. Juliet, TN · Parent rating: 4.8

Universal Gymnastics, Inc sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a public summary that lays out what the camp does, 4.8 stars from 77 reviewing parents, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.

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7. Brentwood Swim and Tennis Club at Wildwood

Location: Brentwood, TN · Parent rating: 4.7

Brentwood Swim and Tennis Club at Wildwood is a sports camp in Brentwood that earned its place on this list through a steady 4.7 parent rating built on 21 reviews and a usable public description of the program.

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8. Futbol Factory

Location: Old Hickory, TN · Parent rating: 5.0

Futbol Factory is a sports camp in Old Hickory that earned its place on this list through a steady parent rating of 5.0 and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.

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9. Arnstein Jewish Community Center Pool

Location: Knoxville, TN · Parent rating: 5.0

Why we chose Arnstein Jewish Community Center Pool: a steady parent rating of 5.0, plus a clear public description of what the program covers in Knoxville.

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10. Harpeth School of Gymnastics

Location: Franklin, TN · Parent rating: 4.4

The case for Harpeth School of Gymnastics in Franklin: a steady parent rating of 4.4. A real description of the program, not a marketing slogan.

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11. Elevate Gymnastic + Cheer

Location: Fairview, TN · Parent rating: 4.2

Elevate Gymnastic + Cheer in Fairview surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Public reviews averaging 4.2 stars, and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.

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12. Mpact Sports

Location: Franklin, TN · Parent rating: 3.0

Mpact Sports is a sports camp in Franklin that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A track record of parents recommending it; a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.

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13. Basketball Camps in Murfreesboro Tennessee

Location: Murfreesboro, TN

Basketball Camps in Murfreesboro Tennessee is a sports camp in Murfreesboro that earned its place on this list through a profile that has held up against parent scrutiny over time and a workable description of the program's focus.

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14. Tennessee Softball

Location: Knoxville, TN

Why we chose Tennessee Softball: a track record of parents recommending it, plus the basics covered in public, with enough to start a conversation in Knoxville.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How early should I register for sports camps in Tennessee?

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 sports 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 sports camps in this guide serve?

The 14 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 sports 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 Daniel Reyes.