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West Tennessee · Dresden

Summer Camps in Weakley County

4 camps for kids and teens in and around Dresden. Filter by age, format, or interest. The right-hand rail covers what's happening in West Tennessee.

4camps listed
32,789county population
12public schools
4 of 4 camps
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  • WEAKLEY COUNTYUT Martin — Jr. Kid CollegeTENNESSEE FIREFLY · SUMMER CAMPS

    UT Martin — Jr. Kid College

    MartinAges 5-8

    A weeklong half-day college experience for rising kindergarten through 2nd graders at UT Martin, May 26-29, 8:30am-12:30pm. $175.

    AcademicArts & CraftsSTEM
  • WEAKLEY COUNTYUT Martin — Kid CollegeTENNESSEE FIREFLY · SUMMER CAMPSFeatured

    UT Martin — Kid College

    MartinAges 8-11

    A weeklong day program at UT Martin for rising 3rd-5th graders, June 1-5, 8:45am-3pm. $250 full-day or $150 half-day.

    AcademicArts & CraftsSTEM
  • WEAKLEY COUNTYUT Martin — Robotics CampTENNESSEE FIREFLY · SUMMER CAMPS

    UT Martin — Robotics Camp

    MartinAges 10-17

    A robotics summer camp at the University of Tennessee at Martin, the week of June 8-12.

    STEMTechnology & CodingAcademic
  • WEAKLEY COUNTYWeakley County 4-H Youth DevelopmentTENNESSEE FIREFLY · SUMMER CAMPS

    Weakley County 4-H Youth Development

    DresdenAges 5-18Scholarships

    The University of Tennessee Extension office in Weakley County runs 4-H Youth Development summer programs for kids ages 5 to 18 — day camps, project clubs, and county-fair prep …

    Agriculture & 4-HSTEMOutdoors & Nature
About camps in Weakley County

Summer in Weakley County, in plain language.

Weakley County currently lists 4 active summer camps in the Tennessee Firefly directory, anchored by Dresden in West Tennessee. The county's camp footprint is smaller than its urban neighbors, which is typical of West Tennessee's mid-sized counties, families here often combine in-county programs with day or overnight camps within driving distance. The list above shows every active Weakley County camp we've verified; the FAQ below answers what parents ask most.

Most Weakley County parents pick camps within a 30-to-45 minute drive of home. Realistic commute neighbors include Shelby County (Memphis), Madison County (Jackson), Tipton County (Covington), all in West Tennessee. Several large regional draws, overnight camps on the lakes, sports academies tied to area colleges, and faith-based camps with summer-long retreats, pull from across the region rather than a single county.

Weakley County camp pricing tracks the statewide pattern: free programs through Dresden city and county Parks & Recreation, the Weakley County 4-H club (administered by UT Extension), and library reading programs; low-cost church-affiliated and YMCA day camps in the $100 to $250 per week range; and mid-tier private day camps and overnight programs running $300 to $800 per week. Several camps offer sliding-scale scholarships, those are flagged in each listing with a "Scholarships available" tag. No family should have to skip summer over cost.

Weakley County serves a public-school population across 1 school district and roughly 12 K-12 campuses, so the camp mix reflects what local families value: sports development (baseball, basketball, soccer, swim), STEM and robotics, performing arts, faith-based programming, and traditional outdoor day camps. Filter by interest above to narrow the list. New camps are added every week through the spring and summer as directors submit them and as the Tennessee Firefly newsroom finds them in public program rosters.

Nearby counties parents commute to

Most TN parents pick a camp within a 30-to-45 minute drive. These West Tennessee neighbors are worth checking alongside Weakley County itself.

  • Shelby CountyMemphisWest TN · pop. 929,744
Weakley County · FAQ

Summer camps in Weakley County, common questions

What Dresden-area parents ask most about summer camps in Weakley County.

How many summer camps are in Weakley County, Tennessee?
Tennessee Firefly has catalogued 4 active summer camps in Weakley County as of the most recent directory update. New camps are added throughout the spring as directors submit them and as our newsroom finds them in public Parks & Recreation, 4-H, YMCA, and faith-based program rosters.
What summer camps near Dresden, Tennessee serve elementary-age kids?
Most Weakley County summer camps in the Firefly directory accept children ages 5 to 11, including day camps, sports academies, STEM programs, arts intensives, and faith-based options. Filter by age on the camp list above to see only programs matching your child's age. Camp details include ages served, weekly pricing, and registration links.
Are there free or low-cost summer camps in Weakley County?
Yes. Dresden city and Weakley County Parks & Recreation, the UT Extension 4-H club for Weakley County, and several local churches typically run free or low-cost day programs in summer. Many private camps also offer sliding-scale scholarships — those are flagged with a "Scholarships available" tag in each listing.
When does summer camp season start in Weakley County?
Weakley County summer camps typically open the week after Memorial Day (late May) and run through early August. Weakley County public schools start the new academic year the first week of August, so most camps wrap by then. Many programs sell weekly sessions, letting parents register child-by-child week by week.
How can I add a camp in Weakley County to this directory?
Camp directors can submit their program for free via the Submit-a-Camp form at the bottom of this page. Submissions are reviewed by the Tennessee Firefly editorial team within a few business days. Parents who know of a missing camp can also use the same form on behalf of the program. Verified listings appear here; the goal is that every TN family looking for a camp lands on the right page.
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