Summer Camps

2025 Summer Camp Registration began on Monday, March 24th at 10:00 a.m. - Deane Hill as of 3/30/2025 - Attending 3-4 weeks of camp at a minimum is required and most beneficial to child's camp experience. This is not a drop in a few days or only 1-2 weeks all summer camp. Click on the box below to Register at Knoxville.RecDesk.com:
DATES	June 2 - July 25 (no camp on June 19 or June 30 - July 4)
AGES	6-12 (must be age 6 by 6/2/2025)
TEEN CAMP AGES	12-15 (must be age 12 by 6/2/2025)
DAYS / TIMES	Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2025 FEES	CAMP REGISTRATION • City Resident Registration Fee - $30 ($10 off if registered by May 16) • Non-City Resident Fee - $60 ($10 off if registered by May 16) WEEKLY FEE for 6-12 year old sites • $40 for City Residents • $80 for Non-City Residents TEEN CAMP WEEKLY FEE for 12-15 year olds • $45 for City Residents • $85 for Non-City Residents Additional fee details below

QUICK LINKS: Pre-Registration | Formal Registration | Locations & Calendars | Scholarships | Other Camps

The City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation Department is excited about a summer filled with fun, friends, and amazing experiences. Summer Camp is offered for children ages 6-12 years old at nine (9) community centers located across the city and one site with a teen camp for kids age 12-15 years old.

The Knoxville Outdoor Recreation Experience (KORE) program spans over 7 weeks in June and July (excluding June 19 and the week of June 30 - July 4) and provides a wide variety of recreational activities while at the Center and includes field trips to outdoor pools and local attractions, such as Main Event, NASCAR Speedpark, Kentucky Splash Waterpark, and others. Lunch & snack served each day.

HOW TO SUBMIT WEEKLY FEE

Weekly fee is due by the Thursday before. Late fees apply.
For example, pay by Thursday, June 12th for Week 3 (June 16-20)

2025 SUMMER CAMP INFO

Registration will begin on Monday, March 24th at 10 a.m. *

• How to Register[PDF]

• KORE Summer Camp 2025 Flyer [PDF] or en Espanol [PDF] (ages 6-12)

• Aspire Teen Camp 2025 Flyer [PDF] (ages 12-15)

• 2025 Locations and Calendars (subject to changes)

• Forms / Documentation 2025 Overview [PDF] (forms that are part of registration process online)

• KORE Summer Camp 2025 Handbook [PDF] (policies, reminders, etc.)

• Medication Authorization Form [PDF] (download and have medical doctor complete info if child needs medication while at camp)

• Scholarships Available for City Residents (more information & how to apply)

Ages:	6-12 years of age (must be 6 years old by 6/2/2025) 12-15 years of age for Aspire Teen Camp (must be 12 years old by 6/2/2025)
Dates:	June 2 - July 25 NO CAMP - June 19 or June 30 - July 4
Days / Times:	Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 pm.
Costs:	• City Resident Registration Fee - $30 ($10 off if registered by May 16) • Non-City Resident Fee - $60 ($10 off if registered by May 16) WEEKLY FEE for 6-12 year old sites • $40 for City Residents • $80 for Non-City Residents TEEN CAMP WEEKLY FEE for 12-15 year olds • $45 for City Residents • $85 for Non-City Residents EXTRA CAMP SHIRT $15 for extra t-shirt (paid when registering for Week 1 or Week 2 and ordered by May 16. After May 16, extra shirts may be purchased at the Center based on availability) LATE PAYMENT OF WEEKLY FEE $5 Late Fee if pay weekly fee after Thursday the week before camp begins LATE PICKUP FEE $1 per minute after pick-up time. Due before child attends next day of camp. SCHOLARHIPS A limited number of scholarships are available for City residents. See bottom of this page for more information.
Summary:	• Lunch & Snack Provided Daily • Field Trips • No additional fees

LOCATIONS AND CALENDARS

	Find the KORE Summer Camp closest to you. Click here to view on the map.

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2025

Applications may begin on March 24th.

A limited number of full scholarships are available for qualifying families who live inside the City of Knoxville city limits. Scholarship applications must be submitted by June 1, 2025, however, a limited number of scholarships are available, so the funds may be claimed before June 1.

• Register and pay online to save your spot. If you choose not to register in advance, space at a site is not guaranteed.

• If scholarship is awarded, registration fee and weekly fee(s) will be refunded. The fee for an additional camp t-shirt ($15) is not covered by the scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP PROCESS

Step 1 - Register for Camp beginning March 24th at 10am. Funds paid will be refunded if approved for scholarship.

Step 2 - Complete & submit Scholarship Application & Required documents to CAC to Jarrett Bush - [email protected]. See Application Forms below for more information. Last date to submit if June 1 as funds are available. All are encouraged to apply early.

APPLICATION FORMS

• Form for First 3 in Household [PDF] - Form for First 3 People in Household. Page 2 has space for information of 2nd and 3rd person in household.

• Form for 4th & Additional People in Household [PDF] - If 4 or more in household, complete this Form for EACH additional person. There is space for 2 people per page.

Examples: If 2 in household, fill out 1^st form. If 5 in household, fill out the 1st form and 2 on the 2nd form.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

• ID for head of household (driver’s license or other government-issued ID)

• Social security cards (all household members)

• Proof of Income (last 30 days)

• Proof of Residency / Address

• Name of KORE Summer Camp Site Planning to Attend

• Email completed Form(s) and Required Documentation to Jarrett Bush at [email protected] or drop off at any CAC Office. Questions? Call Jarrett Bush at 865-546-5125.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
1) Applicant must be a resident of the City of Knoxville.

2) Scholarship eligibility is based on current participation in one of these programs (LIHEAP, SNAP (food stamps), Head Start, Section 8, Public Housing, or Families First) and/or based on your monthly household income.

OTHER CAMPS

ART CAMPS
The Knoxville Arts Center (KAC) offers half-day art camps during the summer months. Each week there will be two different camps offered: a morning session (9am-12pm) and an afternoon session (1pm-4pm), each session will take place Monday through Friday. Each session will have a different theme. Camps include: clay, drawing, painting, printmaking and so much more! All materials are included in the price of the camp. Campers can come to one session per week or both.

Ages: Sessions for ages varying from 8 to 15 years old
Dates: June & July. See website for full schedule.
Location: Knoxville Arts Center, 1127B Broadway Ave.
More info: Call 865-523-1401 or visit KAC for more information.
Click here to view the KAC webpage.

IJAMS NATURE CENTER CAMPS
(This is not a City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation camp)

Ages: sessions for ages varying from 4 to 18-years-old
Costs: Prices vary
Dates: Varying dates and times throughout the summer
Places: Ijams Nature Center, 2915 Island Home Ave.
More info: Call 865-577-4717 or visit www.ijams.org for more information.

JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS
(This is not a City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation camp)
Click here for more info

Summer Camps

Parks and Recreation Director