🌲 Tremont Summer Camps in the Smokies 2026
- 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 all-inclusive, so food and lodging are built in for overnight sessions.
2026 camp options currently posted include: - Girls in Science Camp . June 8-13 - Discovery Camp I . June 8-13 - John Thurman Trout Adventure Camp . June 15-20 - Backcountry Ecological Expedition . June 22-27 - Discovery Camp II . June 22-27 - Wilderness Adventure Trek I . June 8-13 - Wilderness Adventure Trek II . June 22-27 - Firefly Camp (ages 4-8 with adults) . June 30-July 3 - Smoky Mountain Family Camp (ages 4+ with adults) . July 6-11 - Great Smokies Experience . July 9-20 - Teen High Adventure . July 13-23
Tremont groups its camps by age range, with options for younger kids and families, ages 9-12, and teens 13-17. That makes this a good place to look whether you have a curious elementary-age child, a teen who needs a big challenge, or a family that wants a gentler first camp experience together.
What stands out here is the setting. This is not "nature-themed" in a parking lot. This is actual Smokies camp life: streams, trails, biodiversity, mountain mornings, and kids getting gloriously tired in the best possible way.
Good to know: - Townsend is an easy day trip from Maryville for drop-off and pick-up - Some sessions may fill quickly - Tremont has a financial aid application posted on its site - This is a strong pick for kids who love wildlife, science, hiking, fishing, or backpacking more than gym games and cafeteria camp energy