2025 Summer Camp Guide
Summer is right around the corner, and you’re probably already exploring summer camp options for your kids. Memphis Moms is here to help!
There are so many awesome summer camp programs for kids in the area, whether they’re into sports, STEM, adventures, art, nature, or anything else! We hope you find this list helpful in your summer planning. Thanks to our title sponsors, Lausanne Collegiate School and the Mid-South YMCA, as well as all the other amazing local businesses featured, for making this guide possible.
**Some camps may not yet have open registrations or complete details yet. Continue checking back if there’s a camp you are really interested in!
Summers @ Lausanne
Get ready for an unforgettable summer at Lausanne!
Summers @ Lausanne 2025 is thrilled to offer an exciting, action-packed full-day program for children ages 3 to 14. With nine weeks of vibrant, engaging activities from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, your child will have the opportunity to create their perfect summer experience, week by week.
Our morning sessions feature specialized camps tailored to a variety of interests — from robotics and dance to Pokémon, Nerf battles, and even full-scale musical productions. In the afternoon, campers can dive into the fun, enjoying our refreshing pool, racing down waterslides, creating art, competing in friendly challenges, and so much more at Camp Lausanne.
Our mission is to provide your child with enriching, hands-on experiences that foster academic, artistic, athletic, and social-emotional growth. We create a safe, supportive environment where kids can explore new passions and build lasting friendships, all under the guidance of our dedicated and highly-trained staff.
At Summers @ Lausanne, we believe summer is all about fun and discovery, and we can’t wait to share an unforgettable summer with your family!
YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South
Bigger, Better, & Built for Your Family!
The YMCA has even more choices this year with new camps and more fun! Explore four exciting camp options designed to fit your family’s needs. Whether you’re looking for affordability, specialty experiences, classic camp fun, or a place for pre-teens to thrive, the Y has the perfect camp. Discover a YMCA camp experience for ages 5-12 near you with over 20 locations in Memphis, West TN, and Mississippi.
- YCare Camps – Classic camp fun for the best value that’s built on the same trusted foundation as our YMCA before and after-school programs
- Traditional Day Camp – Action packed camp with on-theme weekly activities like arts & crafts, group games, nature exploration, swimming, and field trips
- Specialty Camps – Smaller group sizes and camps that match their passion for STEAM, theater, sports, and other areas of interest
- Elevate Teen Adventure – a brand new camp just for pre-teens and teens with opportunities for mentorship, leadership, outdoor excursions in the city and more
Camp Locations in Mississippi & Tennessee:
We offer camp locations in the following areas: Arlington, Bartlett, Cordova, Collierville, DeSoto County, Downtown/Midtown, East Memphis, Lakeland, Milan, Millington, Oxford, Whitehaven, and Trenton.
Mud Camp
MUD Camp is Memphis’ Ultimate Day Camp and we are proud to offer a camp experience like no other! For 6 weeks during the Summer, join us Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm for some good ole fashion fun! Activities at MUD Camp include rock climbing, zip lining, a giant waterslide, swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, and our world famous Mudhole.
Nestled on 145 acres just 25 minutes from downtown Memphis, MUD Camp is passionate about being a safe space for all thanks to our amazing, trained staff who offer a safe and nurturing religious environment. Grouped with others the same age, campers have a fun-filled day doing activities throughout the St. Columba property and sing songs together that are sure to be belted on their way home!
Camp is offered to rising 1st through 6 graders and one week of Jr. High is offered for rising 7th and 8th graders.
Imagine That! Camp at St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
Discover a summer of creativity, learning, and fun at Imagine That! Camp! Offering both extracurricular and day camps, we provide engaging activities that spark imagination, foster curiosity, and inspire growth. From hands-on projects to exciting themed adventures, our programs are designed to enrich young minds and create unforgettable summer memories. Join us for a season filled with exploration and endless possibilities!
Join us for a summer full of laughter, learning, and adventure!
June 2-July 25
Mending Hearts
Mending Hearts is a performing arts day camp for young people who have experienced the death of one or both parents.
July 7-18: Grades 6-8
July 21-26: Grades 3-5
Surrounded by a community of peers who have experienced a similar loss, campers explore their creativity through a variety of performing arts and community building activities.
Orpheum trained teaching artists, supported by healing counselors, facilitate activities that encourage community and collaboration while celebrating the unique talents of each individual camper. As part of the healing journey of the program, campers will have 1:1 sessions with professional healing counselors.
Wing’s Gymnastics
GYMNASTICS, TUMBLING, OBSTACLE MANIA! & CHEER camps for girls and boys, ages preschool through 8th grade! Age groups are separate during our simultaneous camps.
Wings Gymnastics offers camps in Midtown, University of Memphis area, and Collierville. Join us for the whole week, a couple days or even just one day! All camps include 8:1 camper/coach ratio, fun games and daily snacks, plus arts and crafts. Gymnastics campers will learn beginning, intermediate & advanced skills on Bars, Balance Beam, Floor, Vault, and Mini-Tramp.
10% discount for attending 2 weeks, 20% for 3 weeks, and 30% for 4 or more!
PDS
We believe in the power of play!
PDS Summer Programs are available for 9 weeks this summer from May 27 – July 25. With Day Camps offered each week, we have offerings for every kid, every week! Boys and girls can join in the summer fun!
Full-day camp options are available from 9am to 3pm.
Three-day options are available from 9am-3pm Tuesday through Thursday.
Half-Day Specialty Camps are 9am to 12pm and 1pm to 4pm.
Optional Before care starts at 7:30am and Aftercare ends at 5:30pm, making PDS Summer Camps a great option for working parents.
New Ballet Ensemble
Located in the heart of Cooper-Young, New Ballet offers highly engaging and fun-filled summer camps for children ages 3 to 11 where they can explore their passion for movement, performance, and peer collaboration.
Campers will experience diverse dance styles such as hip-hop, modern dance, West African dance and drumming, musical theater, ballet, and more. Plus, each camp concludes with a performance for family and friends to attend!
Summer camps for ages 3-5 include:
- Peter and the Wolf, June 23-27 and July 21-25, 10-12:30
Summer camps for ages 6-11 include:
Versatile Dance Camp, July 14-18, 1:30-4:30
Musical Theater Camp, July 7-11, 10-1
Anansi and the Sky God, July 7-11, 1:30-4:30
Peace, Love, and Hip Hop, July 14-18, 10-1 and July 21-25, 1:30-4:30
Westminster Academy
Westminster Academy offers summer programs for rising JK-12th grade boys and girls from across Memphis.
Get ready for a summer of adventure and learning at Westminster Academy! From sports and the arts to science and academics, our camps offer a wide variety of activities that are sure to help students have fun, grow, and discover new passions.
Sign up now and join us for an unforgettable summer experience!
ECS
ECS is proud to offer a wide variety of award-winning summer camps. As parents, you can rest assured that your children will be in the very capable hands of teachers and coaches who love Jesus, love your kids and enthusiastically teach valuable skills that your children will enjoy!
Camp Eagle, our full day camp, provides a fun, safe, Christ-centered experience for children with new, fun themes each week! We also offer half-day specialty camps with everything from sports camps taught by varsity coaches and players to art and drama camps that explore your child’s creativity and even STEM camps that pique curiosity and build teamwork. You’re sure to find camps your child will love!
Camps are for rising Pre-K to 6th grade students (or up to 8th grade for some sports camps).
Summer at Harding
Join our Day Camp to make new friends, take field trips, and participate in service projects.
Sign up for Sports Camps to work on your swing/shot/kick.
Or take a LEAP class to learn how to play the piano, cook your favorite food, and more.
Whatever you choose, you’ll make great summer memories this year at Harding.
Ballet Memphis
Girls and boys can explore ballet for the first time or continue working on their technique. Learn directly from dance professionals who are mindful of teaching to the student’s skill level.
Camps do not require previous dance experience. Just come ready to have fun! Summer Intensives for students outside of Ballet Memphis, please contact Brandon Ramey for placement information at bramey@balletmemphis.org.
Memphis Botanic Garden
Summer fun is in full bloom at the Garden! Join us for a season of discovery, creativity, and outdoor adventures. Our nature camps are dedicated to inspiring a love for the natural world in kids of all ages. Each week, campers ages 6-15 will enjoy nature crafts, games, and explorations led by expert Garden Guides.
All camps run Monday through Friday from 9 am-3 pm.
New this year!
Join Ms. Kristen for the first-ever Caterpillar Club summer edition! You and your little one will enjoy sunny days filled with fun games, crafts, and activities designed to help you make the most of summer in your own backyard. Together, you’ll explore the wonders of nature and create memories.
Caterpillar Club is designed for parents (or grandparents, aunts, uncles, or nannies) to accompany their toddler or preschooler (ages 2-5) as they share stories, play games, create crafts, and explore the natural world.
Caterpillar Club Summer Camp runs Monday, June 2, through Friday, June 6, from 10 am-12 pm.
St. Mary’s
Are your kids ready for the best summer ever? Summer camps are available for all kids – boys and girls – in grades Pre-K through 12th Grade. For children from Pre-K to 7th Grade, we offer muchkin/day camps for full and half days throughout the summer with a new theme each week. For students in grades 9-12, we offer dedicated college prep workshops to boost scores on PSAT, SAT, and ACT tests.
We also offer camps throughout the summer focused on a variety of topics in academics, fine arts, athletics, dance, and movement for children of all ages. Academic Camps include reading, math, robotics, Lego building, and science. Or get moving with an athletics or movement camp like lacrosse, ballet, gymnastics, volleyball, or soccer. There is a camp for every child when you spend the Summer at St. Mary’s.
Summer at St. Mary’s offers a range of care options to fit our families’ needs, including Early Care and After Care. Early Bird discounts apply before May 1. Visit stmarysschool.org/summer for more information and to register.
Highpoint Climbing
Your favorite High Point Summer Rock Camp is back and better than ever! Activities are planned for the entire day, including an introduction to the gym and good gym etiquette, lesson-based climbing, instruction on climbing equipment, knot tying, climbing techniques, bouldering, games, and of course, tons of open climb time. Climbers ages 11-13 will be offered the opportunity to learn the Top Rope Belay process for no additional charge
Each four-hour block includes a snack/lunch break, so please send your climber with whatever food you think they would enjoy during a four-hour day filled with physical activity.
Museum of Science & History
Rising 1st through 6th graders can fight the summer slump at two types of MoSH Camps!
MoSH Central and Lichterman Nature Center are each hosting 8 weeks of summer camps, from June 3 – July 30. All camps are 9:00am – 3:00pm, with before-care and after-care available.
Kids can dive into Memphis’ prehistoric past and our tech-based future at MoSH Central camps. Their camp experience features daily coding and lab experiences, our Giant Screen Theater, and the planetarium.
Tennis Memphis
Since 2001, Tennis Memphis’ NJTL Summer Tennis Camps have provided a fun and productive, summer-long experience for the youth of Memphis. Campers learn fundamental skills, as well as how to rally and play, paving the way for a lifetime of enjoyment. Every day is an opportunity to learn, improve, and have fun!
Campers also participate in short, daily life skills lessons from the United States Tennis Association’s Life Skills Curriculum. Additionally, they can enter the NJTL Essay Contest, with a chance to win an all-expense-paid trip to the US Open’s Arthur Ashe Kids Day celebration in New York.
Our Summer Tennis Camps are held at convenient locations throughout the city: Eldon Roark (Whitehaven neighborhood), Frayser, Leftwich (University of Memphis area), Raleigh, and Wolbrecht (East Memphis). The 2025 Summer Camp will run weekdays from June 2nd to August 1st and will conclude with an optional end of summer Jamboree.
Grizzlies Youth Basketball
Junior Grizzlies Summer Camps are back! Choose from 10 different 4-day options for boys and girls of all skill levels between the ages of 6 and 14. All camps will take place Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm. Campers will be divided into groups based on their respective age and skill level. Lunch, snacks, and drinks will not be provided. All camps are $289 per child, with the exception of the two camps at Shoot 360, which are $339 per child. (Shoot 360 camps will include access to “cutting-edge science and technology” through shooting stations, ball-handling, and passing stations that track performance data. Learn more at shoot360.com.)
Parents who register multiple children or for multiple camps will receive an automatic 10% discount off their total.
Camp Conquest
Camp Conquest is one of less than two dozen camps in the entire United States that offers people of any age, any diagnosis, any disability to have a true summer camp experience.
Camp Conquest is a Christ centered nonprofit that serves children and adults living with special needs and disabilities. We serve individuals of all ages by offering an opportunity for life-changing experiences through our summer camps. We desire for our campers to create friendships and memories that will last a lifetime. Every activity we offer is adapted, regardless of age or ability, ensuring everyone can say,
“I did that!”
Children’s Ballet Theater
Join us at Children’s Ballet Theater for an enchanting and fun-filled ballet camp inspired by the classic fairy tales and stories. These camps offer a week of creativity, fun, and learning, culminating in a magical performance for family at 11:30 a.m. on Friday. Each day students learn the beautiful art of French and Russian classical ballet style, with choreography, ballet story-time, dress-up/ballet dance time, and arts/crafts. Children’s Ballet Theater, directed by ballerina Mary Van Dyke, offers caring and uplifting instructors. Sign up now and make your child’s summer one to remember!
Summer camps start May 26th and run through the end of July.
Memphis Parks
Memphis Parks Summer Camps are fun for all ages and FREE to city of Memphis residents with proof through required documents.
Summer camp will be available at all City of Memphis Community Centers for ages 5 – 13 with the exception of the Raymond Skinner Center.
Teen summer camp will be available for ages 14 – 16 at the following community centers: Bert Ferguson, Charles Powell, Cunningham, Davis, Ed Rice, Glenview, Hickory Hill, Lester, &Whitehaven
The Brooks Museum
This summer, The Memphis Brooks Museum of Art is hosting summer camps for students in grades 3rd through 12th. Choose from morning, afternoon, or all-day camps. We also offer morning and aftercare for families who need campers to be there a little extra!
Join us for fun and enriching camps that span a multitude of creative practices including ceramics, digital illustration, fashion design, drawing and painting, animation, and more!
St. Luke’s Challengers & Athletics
Do your kids need to move their bodies and burn off some energy this summer? Challengers Summer Olympics 2025 is giving gold medal vibes!
St. Luke’s Challengers & Athletics Summer Camp is a recreationally based program with daily free play, group games, a large green space and gym space for their enjoyment. We’re a full day camp open from 7:30am-6:00pm, M-F. We’ve got some super fun field trips around the city that will increase their cultural/community appreciation, inspire teamwork and get their bodies motivated to move. We accept children ages (rising) Kindergarten-8th grade.
Memphis JCC
MJCC Summer Camp is celebrating 75 years of providing a safe, fun, and memorable day camp experience for children ages 3 to entering 10th grade.
From June 4 to August 1, 2025, the summer of a lifetime awaits, filled with fun and excitement that promotes self-confidence, positive values, and friendships that last a lifetime.
The Art Project
From cardboard creations to slime making to cartoons, there is a camp for every interest this summer at The Art Project in Overton Square. Happening over 7 weeks this summer, each camp is a two hour session.
There are also mobile camps at St. Mary’s and Grace-Saint Luke’s. Your child does not have to be a student at that school to attend. Registration for those camps are through the school. The mobile camps are half day camps.
The Art Project is located in Overton Square. Memberships are available.
Lobos Rush
Lobos Rush invites players from across the Mid-South to join us for eight weeks of summer camp filled with both enjoyment and skill development.
Our camps are inclusive and welcome participants regardless of club affiliation or playing level. Open to birth years from 2018 to 2011.
Camp locations are Church of the Holy Spirit, HW Cox Park in Collierville, 3 locations in DeSoto County, and Mike Rose Soccer Complex.
The Orpheum
Whether your student loves the spotlight or thrives in the camaraderie and creativity that theatre provides, we have a way for them to shine this summer!
Explore our summer camps and intensives for students in grades 3-12 plus recent high school graduates. Camps either begin at 9am or 10am and end at 4pm.
Need based scholarships available. Please reach out to Verity Hwang at 901-529-4242 or hwang@orpheum-memphis.com with any questions.
Playhouse on the Square
Playhouse on the Square’s Summer Youth Theatre Conservatory is open to any student interested in theatre regardless of experience. Offering 1-2 week summer camp sessions for rising K-2nd, 3rd-5th, and 6th-12th grade students.
Participants attend daily classes and workshops in theatre skills and dynamics, voice, dance/movement, and more
Building Blocks Soccer
Summer Camps will be held in Germantown, TN with more locations and dates to be announced. 3 day mini-camps, Monday-Wednesday at 6pm each week in June, you select your camp week when registering!
For camps, kids need athletic shoes and clothes, size 1-3 ball (depending on their level), and water. Cleats and shinguards are encouraged but not required!
The first half of each session, our coaches lead an engaging skills clinic. And the last part of each session ends with intro to games or fun and active game-like activities in small numbers.
School of Rock
Do you want to learn how to play in a band or learn to write songs? School of Rock Memphis offers a wide variety of music camps and that cover topics such as these. Our local music camps are perfect for musicians of various skill levels who want to play guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals.
From June 7- July 12, School of Rock offers a variety of camps for all experience levels from ages 7-18. Camps run 9-3.
Ninja Gym
Looking for a unique and fun way for your child to enjoy their school break? Join us for Ninja Camp!
Run, jump, climb, and traverse your way through over 10,000 square feet of obstacles!
We offer full day, half day, and single day options for maximum flexibility.
Memphis Kroc
At Kroc Summer Camps, every child gets the chance to explore, create, and shine! Whether they’re diving into adventure with our Standard Kroc Summer Camps or stepping into the spotlight in ourPerforming Arts Summer Camps, where they’ll bring beloved stories like Finding Nemo, Aladdin, and Willy Wonka to life on stage, there’s something for everyone. Campers will build confidence, make new friends, and develop lifelong skills—all while having an absolute blast! Give your child a summer full of laughter, creativity, and unforgettable memories at Kroc Summer Camps!
Soccer Ole FC
Get ready for an action-packed summer of soccer! Ole’ FC is offering a Summer Soccer Camp Series with half-day, full-day, and evening competitive soccer camps for players ages 3-17.
State-of-the-art facilities with excellent grass fields, turf, futsal, playground time, and even water slides/swimming pools at select locations! It is open to all players—regardless of club or school affiliation! Camps for both recreational & competitive players! Highly qualified & experienced coaching staff dedicated to player development!
Summer Camp Lineup:
- Lausanne Soccer Camps (May & June) – Half & Full Day
- Ole’ Camps at CBU & St. Michaels (July) – Half Day
- Pro-Touch Competitive Camps (June & July) – Evening
- Final Touch Competitive Camps (June & July) – Evening
- Real Madrid Foundation Camp (July, 9AM-2PM, East Memphis)
Arlington Wresting Club
Wrestling camp for kids, K-Rising, 9th graders. Wrestlers are divided into small groups for instruction based on age, weight, and skill levels to maximize their opportunity on the mat. This is a great opportunity for all who have wanted to try wrestling without committing to a whole season.
Mud Camp
MUD Camp Overnight takes MUD Camp to the next level. Staying in spacious, newly built cabins, campers arrive Sunday night and stay till Friday afternoon. Overnight Campers start the day with a protein packed breakfast and then join the Day Campers in all the classic MUD Camp activities: rock climbing, zip lining, giant water slide, arts and crafts, our world famous Mudhole, and more! After day camp ends, Overnighters continue the festivities by swimming in the lake or jumping back in the Mudhole and then have a special activity for each day such as Olympics, Gaga ball tournament, the giant swing and more. The day concludes with a wholesome meal prepared by our amazing Chef Ashli, board games, and then a restful night for another adventurous day!
Overnight camp is for rising 4th-6th graders. We also offer one Jr. High Week for rising 7th and 8th graders. Spaces are limited and fill up quickly!
Bratton-Green
Since 1947, Camp Bratton-Green has provided a Christian camp ministry supported by the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi. Our goal at Camp Bratton-Green is to have a safe, fun, and inspirational overnight camp environment for all campers and staff members.
At Camp Bratton-Green, campers engage in weekly sessions that include worship, small group discussions, games, team building and skits that are all centered around a Christian theme.
It has long been the policy of Gray Center that no child, youth or adult who wants to attend CBG as a camper will be denied a camping experience because of the inability to pay the camper fee. All are welcomed and will be given the opportunity to attend camp regardless of the individual financial condition.
Lakeshore
At Lakeshore, we step away from the distractions of daily life and into a place where we can truly listen for God’s voice. Jesus showed us a way that’s different from the world’s ways—one rooted in love, courage, and faithfulness. Here at camp, we have the chance to reflect on who God has called us to be, building deeper friendships and drawing closer to Him.
In this peaceful setting, we’ll explore what it means to live as our true selves, anchored in God’s truth and His purpose for our lives. We’ll reflect on how personal growth helps us live out our faith and how the change we seek begins with us. Whether we’re standing up for what’s right or simply sharing God’s love with others, we know He is calling us to make a difference, to be lights in the world, and to walk in His way.
Pinecrest
Nestled among 450 rugged wooded acres just 45 minutes from Memphis, Pinecrest is rich in fun, friendship, learning, and adventure.
Featuring everything from mini camps to Dangerous Camp to a camp that is all about staying up all night and doing fun nocturnal activities, there is something for everyone at Pinecrest, Memphis’s backyard.
There is even an Outdoor Challenge Camp. They start at Pinecrest, then head to east TN and NC to paddle the Hiwassee and do some hiking, rappelling, and other challenges mixed with whitewater rafting on the Nantahala.
Camp Good News
Since 1950, CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) of Memphis has sponsored Camp Good News, an overnight camp held at Chickasaw State Group Camp for children ages 8-12 years old.
Camp Good News is usually held the last week of June and the first week of July.
Campers have a good time swimming, boating, playing games, studying the Bible and memorizing Scripture.
Believe Gymnastics
Briarcrest Xtra & Sports Camps
Christian Brothers High School
Code Ninjas
Collierville Dragons
Creative Minds Art Studios
Girls Inc.
Graceland Performing Arts
Grace-Saint Luke’s
Gymstars Gymnastics
Hotshot Farms
Hutchison School
iDTech
Little Medical School of the Mid-South
Little Studio on the Square
Maple Grove Farm
Memphis Zoo
Menagerie Farm
Mid-South Ice House
MUS
Music Box
Memphis Pride Cheer Camp
New Day Children’s Theatre
Seize the Clay
Taylor’ed Gymnastics Training Center
Theatre Memphis
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