Best Summer Camps in Brentwood and Franklin, TN (2026)

Williamson County parents don’t have to drive to Nashville to find a great summer camp — in fact, the reverse is often true. Between Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, Franklin Road Academy on Franklin Pike, and a growing roster of specialty programs, this area has one of the most diverse summer camp ecosystems in Middle Tennessee. Here’s how to navigate it.

Battle Ground Academy Summer Camps — Franklin, TN (2026)

Battle Ground Academy runs one of the largest summer programs in Williamson County, with 40+ camps spanning sports, dance, arts, STEM, theatre, music, and culinary. BGA: Cannonball Day Camp (ages 5–10, $235–$435) is the flagship multi-activity week — a rotating mix of sports, games, and crafts — and the best starting point if your kid doesn’t have a specific interest yet. BGA: Little Wildcats Day Camp (ages 4–5, $200–$375) is designed for kids not yet ready for an activity-focused week. Sports camps include BGA: All Sports Camp (ages 5–11, $200), plus dedicated programs for baseball, basketball, softball, wrestling, tennis, volleyball, soccer, and cheer — mostly $160–$200 per week. The STEM lineup goes deeper than expected: BGA: The Science of Gardening (ages 5–8, $200) and BGA: Chess – The Knight School (ages 5–13, $250–$450) are two of the more distinctive options. On the arts side, BGA: Pop Star Dance Camp (ages 5–10, $200) and BGA: Junior Theatre Makers: Storybook Stars (ages 6–10, $200) are well-suited to younger kids; BGA: Encore Theatre – Make-A-Musical (ages 11–17, $850) is the intensive production option for serious theatre students. BGA: Band Camp (ages 11–17, $200) and BGA: Culinary I (ages 10–17, $300) round out a lineup that goes well beyond athletics. For a broader look at sports programs across Williamson County and Nashville, see our Nashville sports camp guide.

Brentwood Academy Summer Camps — Brentwood, TN (2026)

Brentwood Academy runs an equally broad program out of Brentwood. The sports lineup is among the deepest in the county — BA: All-Sports Boys ($285, ages 5–12) is the classic multi-sport entry point, with dedicated camps for basketball (multiple skill tiers, ages 5–13), baseball, soccer, football, track, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, cheer, and flag football. BA: Girls All-Sports Camp ($285, ages 6–11) mirrors the boys program on the girls side. For younger kids, BA: Cheer Camp / Performance (ages 4–10, $130) and BA: Camp Build, Dig, and Play! (ages 4–8, $135–$200) are among the more affordable entry points at BA. On the arts side, BA: Junior Dancers (Girls) ($250, ages 5–11) and BA: Dance Skills Training Camp (Girls) ($275, ages 11–17) cover beginner through intermediate dance. Theatre fans should look at BA: Broadway Baby ($375, ages 5–9) and BA: Broadway Kids ($375, ages 10–14) — both are full-week musical production camps. STEM options include BA: Robotics – Battlebots 1 ($240, ages 7–10) and BA: Robotics – Building Advanced Robots ($360, ages 10–12) for older kids ready for a step up. Registration is through CampBrain at campsatba.campbrainregistration.com, and popular weeks fill by February.

Franklin Road Academy Summer Camps — Franklin Pike (2026)

Franklin Road Academy offers one of the best camp values in the area: most programs are $225 per week regardless of specialty. Dance is the core strength — FRA: Dance Combo, FRA: Jazz & Lyrical Camp, FRA: Dance Technique Camp, and FRA: Leaps & Turns Camp are all $225 for ages 5–14. But dance is just the start: FRA also runs musical theater half-day ($225), all-day ($450), soccer ($225), all-sports, and adventure day camps for younger kids ages 4–6. The flat pricing structure makes it easy to stack multiple weeks without a complicated budget calculation — and unlike BGA and BA, FRA tends to have better availability through April and into May for early-summer sessions. Registration opens in early spring through the FRA CampBrain portal. For a full regional price comparison, see our 2026 Nashville summer camp cost guide.

Music and Specialty Camps in Franklin and Brentwood (2026)

For music, Bach to Rock Franklin: Rock City Camp runs ages 4–6 for $349–$449 per week — pricier than the school programs, but it is a purpose-built music education business where young kids do instrument exploration and band basics. Good bridge camp if your 4 or 5-year-old has been asking to play something. For older musicians, Bach to Rock Franklin also runs Rock Band Camp (ages 7–17, $349–$449) and Glee Club Camp (ages 7–17, $349–$449). For hands-on STEM in Brentwood, Camp Mirage Brentwood: Lego Builders Camp and Camp Mirage Brentwood: Grossology & Freaky Experiments Camp both run ages 5–6 for $195 — small, neighborhood-friendly programs that work well as a first camp experience. My Gym Brentwood also offers drop-in summer camp days ($40–$45/day) for ages 2–12 if you need flexible week-by-week coverage. For more music and performing arts options across Nashville, see our Nashville music camps guide and performing arts camp roundup.

Williamson County Parks and Code Ninjas Franklin (2026)

If you want lower-cost public options that don’t require a school affiliation, Williamson County Parks runs 90+ camp sessions across the Franklin Recreation Complex, Longview Recreation Center, and several other county facilities. The STEM lineup is particularly strong: AI Thinklab: Robotics and Coding (ages 8–13, $275), Brick Masters Lego Camp (ages 7–13, $235 + $10 supply fee), Battle Robots (ages 7–12, $265), and Lego Builders Academy (ages 7–13, $235) are among the standouts. Art camps run $100–$225 and theatre options include STAR Camp Broadway (ages 8–14, $225 + $15 supply fee) and Little Stars Wonderland Camp (ages 4.5–7, $150 + $10 supply fee). For tech-focused kids, Code Ninjas Franklin runs eight STEM camp formats: Minecraft Modding ($199–$249, ages 5–14), LEGO Robotics ($499, ages 5–14), 3D Print & Design ($249, ages 7–14), and Roblox Game Design ($199–$249, ages 5–14). Church-based options include Connect Camps at Brentwood Baptist Church (ages 5–11, $305/week) and COTC KidCity Summer Camp in Franklin (ages 5–11, $190). For a broader STEM comparison across the region, see our Nashville STEM and science camp guide.

Camps for Preschoolers and Early Elementary (Ages 3–6)

Options for the youngest campers are more plentiful in Williamson County than most parents expect. Williamson County Parks: Little Kids Summer Camp (ages 3.5–6, $250 + $20 supply fee) is one of the few structured day programs in the county that starts at age 3 — no school affiliation required and well-staffed for that age range. BGA’s Little Wildcats Day Camp (ages 4–5, $200–$375) is the flagship option if you’re already looking at BGA for older kids and want a consistent drop-off schedule across the family. Camp Mirage Brentwood’s LEGO and science programs (ages 5–6, $195) are small neighborhood sessions ideal as a first camp experience. Little Stars Wonderland Camp at WC Parks (ages 4.5–7, $150 + $10 supply fee) adds a theatre angle for kids who love performing. For the most flexible scheduling, My Gym Brentwood takes ages 2–12 on a drop-in day rate ($40–$45/day) — useful for partial weeks or last-minute coverage without a full-week commitment. FRA also runs adventure day camps for ages 4–6 at $325 per week for the Jr. Panther program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there affordable summer camps in Brentwood and Franklin?

Yes — Franklin Road Academy has some of the best per-week values in the area at $225 for most programs. Battle Ground Academy runs most options in the $160–$250 range. Williamson County Parks camps run $100–$275 and require no school affiliation — the art and STEM programs at the Franklin Recreation Complex are especially well-priced for what you get. Free and heavily subsidized programs are rarer in Williamson County than in Davidson County, where Metro Parks and MNPS run low-cost options. If budget is the primary filter for Brentwood/Franklin, FRA and WC Parks are worth a close look. For a full regional price breakdown, see our 2026 Nashville summer camp cost guide.

What ages do Brentwood and Franklin summer camps serve?

Most school-based programs start at age 4–5. BGA’s Little Wildcats starts at 4, BA’s Cheer Camp starts at 4, and Bach to Rock Franklin starts at 4. Williamson County Parks runs a Little Kids Summer Camp starting at age 3.5 — one of the few structured camp programs in the county that takes children as young as 3½. My Gym Brentwood offers daily drop-in summer camp starting at age 2. The upper end extends to 17 or 18 for sports camps and intensives.

When do Brentwood and Franklin camp registrations open for 2026?

Battle Ground Academy and Brentwood Academy both open registration in January–February and popular multi-activity and sports weeks fill by March. Franklin Road Academy typically has better availability through April. Williamson County Parks sessions open on a rolling basis and often have spots well into spring. If you are registering in spring, check BGA and BA for later-summer dates (July) — those weeks often still have spots even when June is full.

Is traffic an issue for Brentwood and Franklin summer camps?

It depends on your direction of travel. If you are commuting south on I-65 or Cool Springs Boulevard, morning drop-off at BGA (off Franklin Road) or FRA (Franklin Pike) adds noticeable time during peak morning hours. The BGA Glen Echo campus is off Ernest Rice Lane, which can back up. Brentwood Academy sits on Granny White Pike — generally easier to access from the Brentwood side but can slow down coming from the Nolensville Road corridor. Most camps run 7:30–8:30am drop-off windows, which overlap directly with morning rush. If traffic is a concern, ask about early drop-off or carpool lane options when you register.