🏕️ 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...
Arts & Music
🎨 Clayton Center for the Arts - Maryville Location
📍 502 E Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37803
👶 Ages: Various ages
The Clayton Center for the Arts has expanded to Maryville with a beautiful new location on Lamar Alexander Parkway. This is the same arts education organization known throughout Middle Tennessee, now bringing creative programs closer to East Tennessee families. What to expect: - Youth art programs...
More Camps
🌿 "Just Get Outdoors" Nature Adventure Camp
📍 Springbrook Park, 1537 Dalton St, Alcoa, TN 37701
💰 $155
👶 Ages: Ages 8-12
A fun outdoor camp for kids ages 8-12 that teaches participants about the natural environment in a positive, engaging atmosphere. Campers explore stream and forest ecology, plant and animal biology, and learn animal tracking skills through hands-on activities. The camp also includes nature crafts...
"School's Out for Summer PARTY!" 5-Hr Camp (Stretch-n-Grow)
📍 318 South Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 $160
👶 Ages: 3-8
- Foam party
- Water activities
- Glow party
- Age-separated activities
- Popsicles and ice cream sundaes
Blount County Parks & Rec brings Stretch-n-Grow back with their famous three-day summer kick-off camp. Ages 3-8 get three full days of themed fun at the Everett Recreation Center. Dates: May 27-29, 2026 (Wed-Fri) Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Ages: 3-8 (younger campers must be fully...
🏕️ Camp Tipton
📍 933 Walker School Rd, Maryville, TN 37803
💰 Various session options — see website
👶 Ages: 5-14
- 68 acres
- Archery
- Rock climbing
- BB guns
- Water activities
Camp Tipton is a beloved Christian summer day and resident camp nestled on 68 wooded acres in Maryville. Open to kids ages 5–14, the camp offers a classic summer experience with activities like archery, rock climbing, BB guns, water activities, and nature art. They also run a Campers-in-Training...
⛺ Connect Camp at Blount Community Church
📍 1533 West Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801
💰 $264
👶 Ages: K-5th grade
Connect Camp is a one-week summer day camp running June 15-19, 2026 at Blount Community Church in Maryville. Designed for kids who have completed K-5th grade, it offers non-stop fun with daily faith-based lessons, archery, crafts, sports, and eight rotating skill sessions each day. The camp is run...
📚 Blount County Library Summer Reading Program 2026
📍 200 Public Library Lane, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 Free
👶 Ages: Birth through grade 6
When: Registration typically opens in late April, program runs June-August 2026 Where: Blount County Public Library (Maryville, Blountville, and Maryville branches) Ages: Birth through grade 6 Cost: Free Every year, the Blount County Library system runs one of the best summer reading programs in...
🏕️ 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...
⛺ YMCA Camp Montvale
📍 4901 Montvale Rd, Maryville, TN 37803
💰 Varies by program; contact for pricing
👶 Ages: Varies by program (day & overnight camps, family camps)
- Overnight camp
- Day camp
- Family camps
- Swimming
- Hiking
YMCA Camp Montvale is the YMCA of East Tennessee’s overnight camp nestled in the Smoky Mountains just outside Maryville. It’s a place where kids build friendships, try new things, and spend time outdoors in a safe, supervised setting. Programs include summer day and overnight camps, family camps,...
🏕️ 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...
🏕️ 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...
🏕️ Kidcam Camp at UT Knoxville
📍 2111 Volunteer Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37996
👶 Ages: K–13
- ACA accredited
- Swimming
- STEM
- Sports
- Arts
Kidcam Camps at UT Knoxville runs ACA-accredited summer day camps for kids ages K–13 at the university TRECS facility. Week-to-week scheduling with sibling discounts, extended care, and lunch options available. Camps feature swimming multiple times a week, STEM, sports, arts, life skills, and water...
MLK Youth Summer Day Camp
📍 209 E. Franklin Street, Alcoa, TN 37701
💰 $60/week
👶 Ages: 5-12
The MLK Center Youth Summer Day Camp runs Monday through Friday for most of the summer, offering a full week of activities including literacy programs, computer lab, swimming, field trips, outdoor activities, games, and arts & crafts. Ages: 5–12 Dates: May 26 – July 2, 2026 (Mon–Fri, except...
🏺 McQueen Pottery Studio
📍 934 E Broadway Ave, Maryville, TN 37804
💰 $$
- Paint-your-own pottery
- Kids birthday parties available
- All skill levels welcome
Hand-crafted dinnerware studio in downtown Maryville. McQueen Pottery makes beautiful handmade pottery for the table, with clean classic design. Available through their website and at galleries throughout the Southeast.
🏕️ 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.
⚽ Sports & More Kids Camp - Everett Recreation Center
📍 Everett Recreation Center, 316 S Everett High Rd, Maryville, TN 37803
👶 Ages: Ages 5-13
Active Kids runs Sports & More Kids Camp at the Everett Recreation Center, perfect for ages 5-13 who love being active. Campers rotate through sports stations so they get to experience multiple activities rather than specializing in just one. What to expect: - Mixed-gender groups - Focus on fun...
🎨 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
💰 Approximately $180-200 for 6-week session
👶 Ages: Ages 2-6
- Outdoor learning
- Socialization
- Nature exploration
- Parent-child activities
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.
🏀 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
📍 316 S. Everett High Road, Maryville, TN 37804
🕐 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...
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