Summer Camps
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Calling All Campers—Spend Your Summer Outside at WPNC
Each summer, Nashville youth immerse themselves in nature through several week-long camps—full-day or half-day options—led by Warner Park Nature Center staff and naturalists.
Summer 2026 Naturalist Camp Details
Ages 5-6 | Half Day Camps
Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Search for insects in the field, catch a tadpole in the pond, discover hidden animals during short hikes in the woods, and play in the mud at Nature Play! Imaginations will sprout during these half day camps, designed for budding naturalists.
Cost: $200 per week
Sessions:
June 8 –12, 2026
July 13 – 17, 2026
Ages 7-8 | Full Day Camps
Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Discover nature and all the fun ways we can interact with it! Campers will experience the truly wild and wonderful side of the plants and creatures that call the Warner Parks home, exploring the creek, building forts in the woods, playing in the mud, and searching for animals big and small. Every day will be spent using naturalist tools during nature hikes, creek walking, and outdoor play.
Cost: $350 per week
Sessions:
June 8 – 12, 2026
June 15– 18, 2026 ($280 for 4 days only; no camp on June 19th)
July 13 – 17, 2026
July 20– 24, 2026
Ages 9-10 | Full Day Camps
Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
If you love nature and adventure, this is the camp for you! Campers will kayak the Little Harpeth River, cook over a campfire, hike up creek beds and hill sides, and more during this week of camp. We will also build naturalist skills as we wander and investigate the forests, fields, ponds, and waterways of the Warner Parks. Please note: Campers will typically hike up to 2 miles most days, with some days involving hikes of 4–5 miles throughout the day.
Cost: $400 per week
Sessions:
June 1 – 5, 2026
June 22 – 26, 2026
July 6– 10, 2026
Ages 13-15 | Full Day Camps
Monday – Thursday | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Experience bird research first-hand through this immersive 4-day camp! Campers will delve deeply into the fascinating world of ornithology through the exploration of local bird species and their habitats. Every day campers will participate in bird research alongside federally licensed bird research staff, building practical skills in observation, data collection and processes for capturing, banding and releasing birds to support conservation efforts and responsible stewardship of the natural world.
Cost: $400
Sessions:
June 15 – 18, 2026
Camp Registration Guidelines
- You may register for a maximum of two camp sessions per child.
- Campers must meet the age requirements by the first day of each session to be eligible for registration.
- Full payment is required at the time of registration.
- To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all campers, Warner Park reserves the right to dismiss campers in the unlikely event of discipline issues.
For additional details, including cancellation and sick child policies, please refer to our FAQ.
Waitlist:
If your desired session is full, you can join the waitlist by emailing wpnc@nashville.gov.
Scholarship Opportunities:
Scholarships are available, even if sessions are sold out. Contact wpnc@nashville.gov for more information.
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