Summer Camps

Parks and Recreation Director

Sheryl Ely
[email protected]
(865) 215-4311

Lakeshore Park
5930 Lyons View Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919

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2023 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
Registration begin Monday, April 3, 2023.

2023 Flyers, Calendars, etc. will be posted as available


KORE
Summer Camp jobs
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 ten (10) recreation centers located across the city.

The Knoxville Outdoor Recreation Experience (KORE) program spans over 7 weeks in June and July (excluding June 19 and the week of July 3-7) 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. Breakfast/lunch or lunch/snack served each day.

REGISTRATION BEGINS APRIL 3rd!  Contact the Center to set up a time to come in.  Registration began on Monday, April 3, 2023.
  
Ages: 6-12 years of age (Must be 6 years old by 6/1/2023)
Dates: June 5 - July 28
NO CAMP - June 19 or July 3-7 (week of July 4th)

Days/Times:
Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 4 pm.
Costs: City Resident Registration Fee - $20
Non-City Resident Fee - $50
Weekly Fee - $20 per week (due week before)
Summary:
* Lunch & Snack Provided Daily
* Field Trips
* No additional fees

How to Register:
Call rec center to register beginning Monday, April 3, 2022.  Space is limited.

2022 INFORMATION FOR REFERENCE.  2023 INFO TO BE POSTED SOON
2022 KORE SUMMER CAMP:
Informational Flyers
2022 Summer Camp Flyer [PDF]

2022 Summer Camp Flyer EN ESPANOL [PDF]

2022 TEEN Summer Camp Flyer (Ages 13-15) [PDF]


  Find the KORE Summer Camp closest to you. 

Click here to view on the map.
Summer Sites
Cal Johnson Recreation Center
507 Hall of Fame Drive
Phone: 865-522-3177
Click here to submit payment for future weeks:  Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 CJ Summer Calendar for 6-12 Year Olds [PDF]
2022 CJ Summer Calendar for 13-15 Year Old Teen Camp [PDF]

Cecil Webb Recreation Center

953 Baker Ave.
Phone: 865-577-0651
Click here to submit payment for future weeks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 CW Summer Calendar [PDF]

Christenberry Community Center 
931 Oglewood Ave.
Phone: 865-637-5991
Click here to submit payment for future weeks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 CB Summer Calendar [PDF]

Cumberland Estates Recreation Center     FULL
4529 Silverhill Drive
Phone: 865-588-3442
Click here to submit payment for future weeks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 CE Summer Calendar [PDF]

Deane Hill Recreation Center
     FULL
7400 Deane Hill Drive
Phone: 865-690-0781
Click here to submit payment for future weeks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 DH Summer Calendar [PDF]

Dr. E.V. Davidson Community Center
 
3124 Wilson Ave.
Phone: 865-971-4746
Click here to submit payment for future weeks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 EV Summer Calendar [PDF]

Inskip-Norwood Recreation Center    FULL
301 Inskip Drive
Phone: 865-687-6321
Click here to submit payment for future weeks:  Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 IN Summer Calendar [PDF]

Milton Roberts Recreation Center  - NO CAMP AT MR IN SUMMER 2022 DUE TO FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS

5900 Asheville Hwy.
Phone: 865-546-4536

Richard Leake Recreation Center
   FULL
3511 Alice Bell Rd.
Phone: 865-525-2031
Click here to submit payment for future weeks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 RL Summer Calendar [PDF]

West Haven Recreation Center
    FULL
3622 Sisk Rd.
Phone: 865-546-1315
Click here to submit payment for future weeks: Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7
2022 WH Summer Calendar [PDF]

  • KORE Summer Camp

    KORE Summer Camp

  • Ed Cothren Pool Visit

    Ed Cothren Pool Visit

  • Fun at Main Event

    Fun at Main Event

  • Kentucky Splash Visit

    Kentucky Splash Visit

  • Fun at Nascar Speedpark

    Fun at Nascar Speedpark

  • Zoo Knoxville Visit

    Zoo Knoxville Visit

  • Jump Jam Fun

    Jump Jam Fun

  • Lakeshore Park Visit

    Lakeshore Park Visit

  • Fun at Skatetown

    Fun at Skatetown

  • Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center

    Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center

  • Nascar Speedpark Visit

    Nascar Speedpark Visit

  • Museum of Appalachia Visit

    Museum of Appalachia Visit

  • Fun at World's Fair Park Fountains

    Fun at World's Fair Park Fountains

  • Nascar Speedpark Visit

    Nascar Speedpark Visit

  • Fun at Main Event

    Fun at Main Event



OTHER CAMPS


ART CAMPS
The Knoxville Arts & Fine Crafts Center (KAFCC) 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
Costs: $120 per half day camp.  Lunch is provided with the morning session.  A snack is provided for the afternoon session.
Dates: June & July.  See website for full schedule.
Location: Knoxville Arts and Fine Crafts Center, 1127B Broadway Ave.
More info: Call 865-523-1401 or visit KAFCC for more information.
Click here to view the KAFCC 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