Fall break for Metro Nashville Public School students runs from Oct. 13-17. If you’re looking for child care during that time, here are some fall break camps in Nashville that still have openings. Don’t forget to register for Thanksgiving break while you’re at it.
🏫 Camp ELP Explorers Club
- Grades: Pre-K to 5, MNPS students only
- Where: Cole Elementary School, Inglewood Elementary School, or Jones Elementary School
- Time: 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Cost: $150
- About: This MNPS fall break program includes meals and snacks, a field trip to meet the Nashville Predators, and hands-on activities. Registration ends Oct. 10.
👋 YMCA Fun Company
- Grades: Pre-K to 5, MNPS students only
- Where: Six MNPS elementary schools
- Time: 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
- Cost: $30/day
- About: YMCA partners with select MNPS elementary schools for child care throughout the year. If you only need a few days of care and don’t want to register for the entire week, this is the best option.
👹 Fall Theater Camp — Monster Mischief
- Ages: 6-10
- Where: Centennial Performing Arts Studios
- Time: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Cost: $188.58/week
- About: Kids will have a blast learning how to act like a monster at this Metro Parks theater camp. Friday ends with a monster showcase. Scholarships are available.
🎭 Pop Culture Playground
- Ages: 8-14
- Where: Nashville Children’s Theatre
- Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free before and after care
- Cost: $365/week
- About: While their “Bluey” and “Paw Patrol”-themed camps are full, Nashville Children’s Theatre still has openings for their “Minecraft” and “The Last Airbender” camps. My kid has so much fun at these camps.
🍁 Forest Foraging & Survival Skills Camp
- Ages: 5-12
- Where: A New Leaf’s Forest Campus
- Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost: $370/week
- About: This outdoor school’s fall break program teaches kids how to build shelters, forage for edible plants, make trail maps, and more. It looks like it’s going to be a gorgeous week for outdoor fun!
🧪 Science Explorers
- Grades: K-4
- Where: Adventure Science Center
- Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., before and after care available at additional cost
- Cost: $399/week
- About: The Adventure Science Center’s camp is very popular, and a great way for kids to explore STEM through hands-on activities. Families on SNAP, WIC, or TANF can apply for reduced registration.
⚽ Nashville SC Youth Soccer Camp
- Ages: 7-13
- Where: TOCA Soccer Center Nashville
- Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Cost: $500/week
- About: Nashville SC welcomes kids of all ability levels at their soccer training camp.
