Best Sports Camps in Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin for Summer 2026

Nashville has one of the deepest youth sports camp lineups in the Southeast — and most parents don't realize how many options are out there. Between the private school programs in Brentwood and Franklin, the college-run camps at Belmont and Vanderbilt, and city-run options that keep prices accessible, there's something for nearly every sport, every age, and every budget. The challenge isn't finding a sports camp. It's figuring out which one is actually the right fit.

All-Sports Camps for Kids Who Want to Try Everything

If your child doesn't have a single sport they're locked into yet, all-sports camps are the move. Ensworth's All Sports Camp runs on Highway 100 for ages 6–11 at $400 — it's one of the pricier options, but the facilities are excellent and kids rotate through basketball, soccer, lacrosse, football, softball, wrestling, and track. Brentwood Academy runs a separate All-Sports Boys camp (ages 5–12, $285) and a Girls All-Sports Camp (ages 6–11, $215), both on Granny White Pike, running 9am–2pm. Battle Ground Academy in Franklin comes in at $200 for ages 5–11 on their Glen Echo campus. For Nashville proper, Father Ryan's Camp Ryan Sports week ($165–$200, ages 5–14) is a solid mid-budget option on Norwood Drive with multiple sessions through the summer.

Soccer Camps

Nashville's soccer scene runs deep enough that we broke it out into its own guide. The short version: WCSA NEXT Level Soccer Camp is the specialist pick, with five program tiers from U5 Shooting Stars ($235 half-day) up through U16 Premier Training ($315 full-day) and a capped Goalkeeper Academy — registration closes May 25. Belmont Soccer Camp ($325, ages 6–14) is the college-campus option. BA Little Eagles Soccer (ages 5–9, $215) and BGA Jr. Soccer Academy (ages 6–10, $200) are the right intro programs for younger kids without any club-camp pressure. For budget picks under $175, see FRA Soccer ($125) and MBA Soccer Camp ($160). Full breakdown by age, level, and price in our Best Soccer Camps in Nashville guide.

Football Camps

The Tennessee Titans run non-contact youth football skills camps across the Nashville metro every summer, and they're one of the best deals in the entire camp landscape at around $97 per camp (based on 2025 pricing — 2026 prices not yet listed). The format is a half-day of positional drills and fundamentals led by Tennessee high school football coaches, with appearances from former Titans players. The Nashville camp at Christ Presbyterian Academy runs June 12. Other metro locations include Battle Ground Academy in Franklin (May 29) and Liberty Creek High School in Gallatin (May 27). For girls, the Titans Girls Flag Football Camp in Mt. Juliet runs June 18 at Green Hill High School, same price point.

For kids who want a more intensive experience, Vanderbilt's Clark Lea Youth Football Camp runs ages 5–18 at $54–$255 depending on the program — the Vanderbilt campus setting and connection to the current coaching staff make this the premium option for kids serious about the game. Brentwood Academy's Football Contact Camp is worth considering for ages 9–13 at $195 — it's an evening program (6–8pm) running three days in early July, and one of the few programs in the area where kids work in pads.

Tennis Camps

The Centennial Sportsplex Tennis Camp is worth knowing about even if you're not a tennis family yet. It's a full-day program — mornings are dedicated tennis instruction from professionals at a proper public tennis facility, afternoons include swimming at the Sportsplex pool. Cost is $240 for a four-day week and $300 for a five-day week, for ages 6–12. Six sessions run from mid-June through late July. Registration opens April 1 — it fills, so don't wait if this is on your list.

Belmont's Tennis Camp ($325, ages 6–14) gives kids court time on a college campus with instruction from the Belmont program. Battle Ground Academy's Tennis camp runs ages 5–10 at $200 in Franklin — a good fit for beginners who want a relaxed school environment rather than a competitive club setting. Brentwood Academy also runs Tennis Camp ($200, 3rd–8th grade) across several summer weeks on Granny White Pike. The Centennial and Belmont options are better for kids with some tennis background; the school-based programs at BGA and BA are the right call for a first-timer.

Basketball, Wrestling, Lacrosse, and More

Belmont's basketball camps are the top pick for kids who want a college-level environment — Men's Basketball Camp (ages 7–12, $325) and Women's Basketball Cub Camp (ages 7–14, $325) both run on Belmont Boulevard. USN runs Basketball FUNdamentals for grades 1–2 at $200 for younger kids, and their Practice Like a Tiger camp for ages 10–14 at $500 for older players looking for a more serious workout. Brentwood Academy has one of the strongest wrestling programs in the area — the beginner camp runs $265 for ages 5–13, and there's an afternoon folkstyle session at $125 for middle and high schoolers who want extra mat time. For lacrosse, Ensworth's Boys and Girls Lacrosse Skill Development (ages 6–12, $200) is a well-regarded option for a sport that's growing fast across the Nashville suburbs.

How to Choose the Right Sports Camp

• Match the camp intensity to your kid's interest level. A recreational all-sports camp is very different from a sport-specific skill development program.
• Check whether the camp is half-day or full-day — and whether your younger child (under 8) can handle five or more hours of physical activity in June heat.
• Don't overlook the budget options. The Titans camps at around $97 are genuinely good programs, not a watered-down version.
• For specialty sports like lacrosse or wrestling, look for programs that run multiple sessions so you're not locked into one specific week.

Nashville's sports camp scene rewards parents who do a little homework. The right camp depends on what your kid actually wants — not just what's closest or cheapest. Start with their preferred sport (or no sport, if they're undecided), lock in registration before the college-campus sessions fill, and use Summerly to compare what's left. Summer is long enough to fit in two camps if you want — one serious, one just for fun.