Leadership Academy - Summer Day Camps

5 Day Camp Programs to Choose from in Nashville, TN

For ages: 5-12

Twigs Time is an afternoon (after-school) enrichment program for children ages 5-12. Our caring staff mentors will supervise the children in play-based learning in the outdoors. Twigs Time will provide a connection to nature, physical activity, and social engagement in a safe, exclusive pod of children with one mentor to limit potential exposure to COVID-19. There will be a strong emphasis on social-emotional development to support children’s’ needs and education. Activities include nature exploration, hikes, games, and crafts that connect children to nature and grow love and affinity for the outdoors.

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For ages: 6-12

Camp Warner Park loves connecting kids with nature! Every day at Camp is filled with imaginative play, exploring in the creek, seeing local wildlife, building forts, making crafts and forming friendships! Camp Warner Park is where your child develops a true love and affinity for the natural world and will feel like they belong in it.

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For ages: 6-13

Camp Bells Bend Beaman is an outdoor adventure day camp that forms friendships and a love of nature. Our campers learn outdoor skills, such a fire-building, campfire cooking, using hand-tools, setting up a tent, bird watching and more. These beautiful parks offer access to pristine creeks and woods, plus archery and rock climbing! Your child will love spending their days outside with their new camp friends, and you’ll love their newfound independence and confidence.

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For ages: 7-17

Is your child ready to take the helm for a sailing adventure? Nashville Sail Camp offers US Sailing Level 1 instruction in week-long sessions. Along with boat navigation, safety, and points of sail, your child will learn valuable problem solving, creative thinking techniques and teamwork. Campers spend their days in a group of peers, with caring camp staff and certified instructors to learn to sail with plenty of hands-on sailing experience!

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For ages: 13-17

Have fun, make friends and learn Leadership Skills at camp. Teen Leadership Adventure teaches principles of leadership through two unique and fun programs, Leaders in Training (13-16) and Counselors in Training (15-17). Under the direction and support from the Teen Mentor, Teen Leaders participate in camp activities, at a leader level, learning both advanced skills and how to teach and talk about beginning skills. Teen Leaders will learn to be a role model to younger campers, lead games and songs and complete a service project with their peers while journaling about their experience. Being a Teen Leader can be a transformational journey that takes teens to the next level of their leadership development.

This program takes place at Camp Warner Park and Nashville Sail Camp.

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For ages: 11-17

Is your camper ready to hit the trail? Our Mountain Bike Camp is a great way to enjoy nature and improve skills. Camp is for all levels of experience, from beginner to experienced. Qualified instructors teach bike maintenance, set-up and a variety of riding techniques to help campers get out on the trails. The camp day is set up with classroom sessions, skill assessments, drill practice, hands-on bike work, trail rides and classic camp activities including games, songs, and crafts. Campers must provide their own bike, helmet and required safety gear. For ages 11-17.