Award-Winning Camp Experiences
Adventure Science Center’s STEM camps in Nashville offer a safe, fun, and educational experience where kids actively explore science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) concepts. Our hands-on activities, exciting experiments, and interactive projects inspire curiosity, teamwork, and creative problem-solving while fostering a lifelong passion for learning.
Recognized as the Best Local Day Camp in the 2025 Best of Parenting Awards by Nashville Parent, our camps provide unforgettable experiences for children K–4.
Pricing
Week-long camps
$399 (non-members) | $349 (members)
Single-day camps
$79 (non-members) | $69 (members)
Reduced-price camp registrations are available for those who qualify. Scroll down to learn more.
Upcoming STEM Camps
Winter Break
DEC 29, 2025 – Jan 2, 2026
Let It Code
Celebrate the season with a week of festive tech fun! Campers will explore creative building, simple circuits, and beginner coding concepts through fun, holiday-themed activities tailored to K–4 learners. It’s a joyful way to learn technology, problem-solving, and teamwork—all wrapped up in seasonal cheer!
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MLK Day Camp
Monday, January 19, 2026
Science Stories:
Inventors who changed the world
Explore the stories of groundbreaking scientists from diverse backgrounds who changed the world with their discoveries. Through fun, hands-on experiments and teamwork, they’ll see how people with unique ideas—and sometimes big challenges—can achieve incredible things when they work together.
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Presidents Day Camp
Monday, February 16, 2026
we choose to go to the moon:
the science of our nation
Our nation’s presidents have often been key figures in shaping America’s story of science and innovation. From Lincoln’s establishment of the National Academy of Sciences to Kennedy’s “Moonshot” speech, our leaders have the power to inspire generations, spark civic curiosity, and instill pride in moments of national discovery.
This week, campers will explore the science behind the moments that moved our nation. Through hands-on experiments, creative projects, and team challenges, they’ll explore how great ideas—and great leaders—can change the world.
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Spring Break Camp
March 9 – March 13, 2026
KABOOM: Chemistry
Step into a world where science bursts, bubbles, and colors your imagination! Campers will dive into the fundamental building blocks of chemistry through explosive experiments, hands-on dissections, and a vibrant tie-dye project that brings chemical reactions to life in full color. This isn’t just science, it’s an unforgettable, action-packed adventure!
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FAQs
Camp runs from 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM with check-in running from 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM and check-out running from 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM.
For an additional fee, Before Care and After Care is available for those needing early check-in or late check-out.
Before Care runs from 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM.
After Care runs from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM.
Any camper dropped off before 8:30 AM or after 4:00 PM will be charged the respective Before or After Care fee.
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Adventure Science Center camp does not provide lunch or snacks. Campers should bring a snack with them each day and may either bring their own lunch or order food from our on-site Subway. Subway lunch orders must be completed and paid for on Monday morning for the entire week.
*Beginning with President's Day Camp 2026, the on-site Subway will no longer be available as a lunch option. Campers are highly encourage do bring a snack or lunch with them.
We do not encourage campers to bring money to camp. Their camp schedule does not include a stop in the gift shop.
We understand plans change! Please review the following cancellation policies.
SUMMER CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY:
Cancel before April 1st - full refund minus $50.
Cancel prior to Week 1 of camp - 50% refund
Cancel after Week 1 of camp starts - no refund
NON-SUMMER CAMP CANCELLATION POLICY:
28 days or more from the first day of the camp session - full refund minus $10.
More than 14 days in advance first day of the camp session - 50% refund
Less than 14 days from the first day of the camp session - no refund
Refund requests will be calculated from the delivery date of the request. Please email camps@adventuresci.org to request a refund.
We make every attempt to serve campers who require special attention or consideration. However, as we are not a special needs camp, there may be some needs that we are unable to meet. If your child has special needs or requirements, please contact us at camps@adventuresci.org
Subsidized Camp Opportunities
Adventure Science Center is proud to offer subsidized camp registration fees to families that participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, WIC) and the Families First/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs.
How to Enroll:
- Fill out the subsidized camp request form here.
- Upload proof of aid at the end of the form, then submit the form.
- The camp coordinator will contact parents in the order they apply to our subsidized camp opportunities.
Subsidized camp registrations are available for single-day and week-long Camps. Spots are limited and provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Thank you to Publix Super Markets Charities for their generous support of camp programs!
