A great benefit for City employees: Free summer camp for your kids!

City of Knoxville employees have an exclusive opportunity to register their children early for Parks & Recreation’s Summer Camps, at no cost! Before registration opens to the public, employees can secure spots for their kids in KORE Summer Camp (ages 6-12) or Teen Camp at Cal Johnson Rec Center (ages 12-15).

With space for 700+ children across 10 sites, these camps keep kids active, engaged, and social all summer long. Spots fill up fast so don’t miss this early registration window!




EARLY REGISTRATION DETAILS


Who qualifies? City employees may register their children or dependents who are eligible for City benefits.

Early Registration Window: Now through March 21

Public Registration Opens: March 24 at 10 AM (online)

Cost: Free for employees' children (discounted rates apply for Knoxville Arts Center Camps)

How to Register:  

● Step 1 - Fill out this Form (1 per child)
● Step 2 - Create an account here (if don't already have one) 
● Step 3 - Complete the Registration Forms 

After March 21, enrollment will be based on availability so act now!





SUMMER CAMP OPTIONS


KORE Summer Camp (Ages 6-12)

● Located at 9 community center sites across Knoxville
● Monday-Friday schedule with structured activities
● Field trips to Main Event, Nascar SpeedPark, and more!
● Lunch & snacks provided daily

Teen Camp at Cal Johnson Rec Center (Ages 12-15)

● Engaging activities designed for older kids
● Leadership opportunities & field trips
● Meals & snacks included

Knoxville Arts Center Camps (Discounted for employees, but not free)

● Weekly camps, half-day sessions (9 AM-12 PM or 1 PM-4 PM)
● Hands-on creative projects in various art disciplines






A FEW THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND


Attendance is key! Summer camp works best when kids attend most days and weeks, as it’s designed for ongoing participation rather than occasional drop-ins. If your child has special needs, accommodations are available through a reasonable accommodation request process, which is outlined in the camp handbook. For the most up-to-date information, including registration details, visit www.summercampknoxville.com.

“KORE Summer Camp combines games and activities at the community center with field trips to the pool, Main Event, Nascar Speedpark, and more resulting in a summer filled with fun, friends, and tired kiddos who can't wait to go to bed early and get back to camp the next day.”
 — [Aaron Browning, Parks and Rec Deputy Director]


SIGN UP TODAY!


Don’t miss out on this great City employee benefit to secure your child’s spot for a summer of fun, learning, and adventure! Early registration is open now through March 21, so be sure to register before spots fill up.

For questions, contact Aaron Browning at [email protected].

Watch the video below for a glimpse of last year’s camp experience and see what makes Knoxville’s Parks & Rec Summer Camps so special!