Tennessee Summer Camps,
every county, one source.
834 day camps, overnight camps, sports academies, arts intensives, STEM programs, faith-based camps, parks & rec, and 4-H clubs across all 95 of Tennessee's 95 counties. Built and updated by the TNFirefly newsroom.
Tap a county to see what's on offer
Heat shading by camp count. Darker = thinner coverage we're still filling in. Brighter = a deep bench of programs for parents to choose from.
Click a county to explore | Map data: Tennessee Department of Education
Tap any county to jump to its camp list. The detail and editorial depth lives there. This is just the map.
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Hand-picked camps from across the state with strong reputations, broad reach, or a niche that fills a real gap.
Browse summer camps by county
Tap any county for the full list. The number next to each county is how many camps we've catalogued so far, and we add new ones every week.
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- Campbell CountyJacksboro2 camps
- Cannon CountyWoodbury2 camps
- Carroll CountyHuntingdon4 camps
- Carter CountyElizabethton5 camps
- Cheatham CountyAshland City4 camps
- Chester CountyHenderson4 camps
- Claiborne CountyTazewell5 camps
- Clay CountyCelina3 camps
- Cocke CountyNewport5 camps
- Coffee CountyManchester5 camps
- Crockett CountyAlamo3 camps
- Cumberland CountyCrossville5 camps
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- Hamblen CountyMorristown8 camps
- Hamilton CountyChattanooga68 camps
- Hancock CountySneedville3 camps
- Hardeman CountyBolivar1 camp
- Hardin CountySavannah2 camps
- Hawkins CountyRogersville3 camps
- Haywood CountyBrownsville1 camp
- Henderson CountyLexington2 camps
- Henry CountyParis3 camps
- Hickman CountyCenterville5 camps
- Houston CountyErin2 camps
- Humphreys CountyWaverly2 camps
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- Macon CountyLafayette2 camps
- Madison CountyJackson12 camps
- Marion CountyJasper1 camp
- Marshall CountyLewisburg4 camps
- Maury CountyColumbia10 camps
- McMinn CountyAthens7 camps
- McNairy CountySelmer2 camps
- Meigs CountyDecatur2 camps
- Monroe CountyMadisonville2 camps
- Montgomery CountyClarksville11 camps
- Moore CountyLynchburg2 camps
- Morgan CountyWartburg2 camps
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Statewide camp directories
Looking for a specific kind of camp? Each directory below cuts the full 800+ catalogue down to the programs in that bucket, statewide, with editorial context on cost, age range, and what to expect.
- STEM Summer CampsTennessee STEM summer camps: robotics, coding, engineering, biotech, and maker programs across all 95 counties
- Sports Summer CampsTennessee sports summer camps: baseball, basketball, soccer, football, swim, tennis, golf, and more across all 95 counties
- Faith-Based Summer CampsTennessee Christian summer camps, Vacation Bible School programs, and faith-based overnight camps across all 95 counties
- Arts & Crafts Summer CampsTennessee arts summer camps: painting, ceramics, fiber arts, printmaking, mixed-media, and studio intensives across the state
- Outdoor & Nature Summer CampsTennessee outdoor summer camps: nature programs, hiking, kayaking, climbing, and adventure camps across the state's mountains, lakes, and state parks
- Horseback Riding Summer CampsTennessee horseback riding summer camps: Western, English, dressage, jumping, and trail-riding programs at stables and ranches across the state
- 4-H & Agriculture Summer CampsTennessee 4-H summer camps and agriculture programs across all 95 counties — UT Extension partnerships, animal science, ag-tech, leadership development, and statewide camp weeks
- Music Summer CampsTennessee music summer camps: strings, band, voice, songwriting, audio production, and contemporary music intensives in Music City and across the state
Summer camps in Tennessee, common questions
Quick answers to the questions families ask most when planning a TN summer. Need more detail? The county pages get specific.
- How much do summer camps cost in Tennessee?
- Tennessee summer camp pricing ranges from free (4-H clubs, parks & recreation programs, scholarship-funded slots) to about $1,500 per week for premium overnight camps. Most day camps fall in the $150 to $400 per week range. Many camps offer sliding-scale scholarships — the camp filter on each county page flags those.
- What ages do Tennessee summer camps serve?
- Most TN camps in the Firefly directory serve children ages 5 to 14, with a meaningful number of specialty programs for ages 3 to 5 (preschool play camps) and ages 14 to 18 (teen leadership, sports, and arts intensives). Each camp listing shows its age range. Filter by age on any county page.
- Are there free summer camps in Tennessee?
- Yes. Public library reading programs, county 4-H clubs (administered by the UT Extension), city Parks & Recreation day camps, and several faith-based camps run free or low-cost programs. The directory tags camps with scholarship availability so families can identify affordable options county by county.
- When do Tennessee summer camps start and end?
- Most TN summer camps run from the week after Memorial Day (late May or early June) through early August, with public-school families typically returning to class the first week of August. Many camps offer single-week registrations, allowing parents to mix and match across the summer.
- How do summer camps get added to this directory?
- Camps are added three ways: directly submitted by camp directors through the free submission form, compiled by the Tennessee Firefly newsroom from public Parks & Recreation, 4-H, YMCA, JCC, Scouts, and faith-based program lists, and verified through editorial review. Listings are free, and submissions are reviewed within a few business days.
- Which Tennessee counties have the most summer camps?
- Urban counties — Davidson (Nashville), Shelby (Memphis), Knox (Knoxville), Hamilton (Chattanooga), and the fast-growing Williamson and Rutherford suburbs of Nashville — host the largest camp counts. Rural counties typically rely on 4-H clubs, faith-based programs, and regional overnight camps within driving distance.
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Submit your campSources:city & county Parks & Recreation, UT Extension 4-H offices, YMCAs and JCCs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts councils, Tennessee State Parks, public and private school programs, museums and nature centers, sports academies, faith-based camps, and parent submissions. Catalogued and verified by the TNFirefly newsroom. Spot something wrong? Tell us.