Your Best Summer Starts Here
Belmont University's 2026 summer camps in Nashville offer kids and teens ages 5-18 the chance to explore new interests on a vibrant college campus. From sports and STEM to theater, music and art, our week-long sessions combine expert instruction with state-of-the-art facilities where students build confidence and make lasting friendships.
Explore Summer Camps at Belmont
Little Bruins Preschool Summer Program
Ages 3-5 | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | June-July 2026
Little Bruins Preschool offers Nashville families a summer program designed for ages 3-5. Children enjoy hands-on activities, play-based learning, and daily rest periods in a safe, Christ-centered environment. Guided by qualified early childhood educators, your preschooler will build confidence and make new friends all summer long.
Frequently Asked Questions
Belmont offers 20+ summer camps across multiple disciplines:
- Sports: Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball (Cub Camp), Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball
- Science & Math: 12 specialized camps including robotics, forensic chemistry, astronomy, neuroscience, data science, and more (ages 14+)
- Music & Theater: Guitar, piano, winds band, strings, vocal arts, theater (various age groups)
- Art & Design: Teen Art & Design Program with 20+ studio courses (ages 15-18), Youth Art Programs for ages 6-14
- Preschool: Little Bruins Summer Program (ages 3-5)
Hours vary by program. For example:
- Most sports camps: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Science camps: 8:15 a.m. check-in, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. activities
- Tennis camps: Full day 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Half day 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Theater camp: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Little Bruins Preschool: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
ricing varies by program:
- Sports camps: $325-$345/week
- Science camps: $425/week (one-week camps), $1,700 for four-week intensive research programs
- Music/Theater camps: $450/week
- Art & Design (Teen): $650 day program, $1,500 overnight program
- Art (Youth ages 6-14): Varies by program
- Tennis: Full and half-day options available
- Little Bruins Preschool: Contact for pricing
Varies by camp:
- Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball (Cub Camp), Tennis, Science camps: Lunch included
- Theater, Art & Design (Teen day program): Lunch included
- Little Bruins Preschool: Parents send nut-free lunch; snacks provided
Registration dates vary:
- Men's Basketball: Feb. 1 at 9 a.m. CST
- Women's Basketball (Cub Camp): Jan. 23
- Science camps: Now open for 2026
- Theater camp: Jan. 16
- Music camps: Check individual program pages
Belmont serves ages 3-18:
- Ages 3-5: Little Bruins Preschool
- Ages 6-8: Youth art programs
- Ages 7-12: Men's Basketball Camp
- Ages 7-14: Women's Basketball (Cub Camp)
- Ages 9-11: Youth art programs
- Ages 12-14: Studio Series art camps
- Ages 14-18 (high school): Science camps, music camps
- Ages 15-18: Teen Art & Design overnight program
- Varies: Soccer, tennis, volleyball, theater (check specific programs)
Yes, scholarships are available for several programs:
- Science camps: Contact Beth Bowman at beth.bowman@belmont.edu if cost is prohibitive
- Youth Art Programs: Funded by The Memorial Foundation, deadline April 15
- Teen Art & Design Program: Available, contact for details
Overnight options available for:
- Teen Art & Design Program (ages 15-18): $1,500 includes room, board, meals, evening activities
- Music camps: Some offer residential options (check individual programs)
- Most other camps are day programs only
Belmont University is located at 1900 Belmont Blvd., Nashville, TN 37212, in the Hillsboro Village neighborhood near downtown Nashville, Green Hills and 12 South.
Generally recommended:
- Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes
- Refillable water bottle (provided at some camps)
- Nut-free lunch (if not provided)
- Sport-specific equipment may be needed (check camp details)
- Art camps: Dress for a mess
Varies by camp but typically includes:
- Expert instruction by Belmont faculty and coaches
- All materials and equipment
- Camp T-shirt
- Certificate or group photo
- Accident insurance (sports camps)
- Lunch (most camps)
- Access to college-level facilities
Policies vary by program:
- Men's Basketball: No refunds after May 1
- Science camps: No refunds beyond 180 days after registration
- Contact individual programs for specific policies
Yes, many programs have limited enrollment:
- Science camps: 24 students maximum
- Popular sports camps: Fill quickly after registration opens
- Early registration strongly recommended
Belmont camps offer:
- College-level facilities (Division I athletic venues, professional studios, research labs)
- Instruction by university faculty, NCAA coaches and professional artists
- Access to Belmont's Nashville campus
- Small class sizes and low student-to-instructor ratios
- Specialized programs developed by experts in each field
Yes, Belmont camps welcome students from throughout Middle Tennessee and beyond.
Registration varies by program. Contact individual programs for registration links.
Contact information varies by program:
- Men's Basketball: basketballcamp@belmont.edu or 865-306-0605
- Women's Basketball: jamey.givens@belmont.edu or 615-460-5608
- Science camps: beth.bowman@belmont.edu or 615-460-6021
- Theater: shawn.knight@belmont.edu
- Little Bruins: littlebruins@belmont.edu or 615-460-5151
- General Belmont Academy: belmontacademy@belmont.edu