With summertime quickly approaching, enrollment for local summer camps is already underway. Chattanooga has no shortage of educational, artistic, and adventurous opportunities for kiddos to have a blast.
If you need help making plans for the kids, check out these 10 summer camps in Chattanooga, TN.
Note: many of these summer camps have limited availability, so you’ll want to complete registration sooner rather than later.
🦁 If your kid is interested in animals
Aqua Camp | The Tennessee Aquarium
Ages: 5-12, 9-14 + 13-16
Dates: June + July
Kiddos will have the opportunity to explore the world around them through hands-on animal encounters, Aquarium tours, and tons of activities.
Zoo Camp | The Chattanooga Zoo
Ages: K-5th graders + 6th-8th graders
Dates: June-August
These camps will be full of animal exploration, scientific discoveries, games, and crafts.
🎨 If your kid is interested in the arts
Summer Art Camp | The Hunter Museum of American Art
Ages: Rising 1st-6th graders
Dates: June + July
These camps are taught by local artists + museum professionals with a focus on a hands-on approach to artistic methods, materials, and inspirations.
Discovery Camp | Creative Discovery Museum
Ages: Preschool (4-5) + rising 1st-8th graders
Dates: June + July
Each camp is unique and filled with a variety of themes that bring art and science together for kids to enjoy in a safe environment.
Summer Academy | Chattanooga Theatre Centre
Ages: Rising 1st-12th graders
Dates: June-August
CTC’s Summer Academy features nearly 20 sessions for kids to learn acting, sketch comedy, musical theater, dance, and more skills.
🌱 If your kid is interested in nature
Junior Explorer Camp | Chattanooga Audubon Society
Ages: 5-11
Dates: June + July
Kids will spend a week in the woods to learn outdoor skills, meet native animals, play games, and splash around in the creek.
Escape to Nature | Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
Ages: 5-12
Dates: June-August
Children will explore, play, create, and learn on Reflection Riding’s 300-acre campus.
🪨 If your kid is interested in adventure
Rock Climbing Camps | High Point Climbing and Fitness
Ages: 5-10 + 11-14
Dates: May-July
High Point’s camp staff will teach kids all about rock climbing and team building through age-appropriate group instruction.
🍽️ If your kid is interested in cooking
Cooking Camps | The Sweet & Savory Classroom
Ages: 8-17
Dates: May-August
Each cooking + baking camp has a different theme for kiddos to create cuisines from all over the world.
🚂 If your kid is interested in trains
Railroad Camp | Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum
Ages: 7-17
Dates: May-July
Campers will experience the world of railroading through hands-on activities and opportunities to see historical locomotives up close.
