Fall break for MNPS and Williamson County students is right around the corner: Oct. 7-11. If you, like me, are working during fall break, I rounded up these camps to keep the kiddos entertained. There’s something for all kinds of interests, from sports to theater to coding and more.

Fun Company, YMCA

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5th grade
  • Where: Select MNPS Schools
  • Time: 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Cost: $25 a day
  • About: YMCA’s Fun Company runs before- and after-school care, and extends its care all day during breaks at select schools. Only six schools are listed for fall break. Expect fun activities, sports, and crafts.

Adventure Science Center: Space

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6th grade
  • Where: Adventure Science Center, Nashville
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., before care starts at 7:30 a.m., and aftercare ends at 5:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $399/week, before and aftercare is $30+ per day.
  • About: Kids will see a planetarium show, and participate in a range of space-themed activities and projects, including making rovers and launching rockets.

Nashville Children’s Theater

  • Ages: 4-14
  • Where: Nashville Children’s Theater
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., free before care starts at 7:30 a.m., and free aftercare ends at 5:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $350+/week
  • About: Nashville Children’s Theater offers five different fall break camps with various themes. All camps end with a performance.

Camp Twigs Break Camp

  • Ages: 5-12
  • Where: Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville
  • Time: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $335/week
  • About: Kids will explore nature and participate in fall-themed activities and crafts. Aftercare is available.

Boost Gymnastics: Let the Ghoul Times Roll!

  • Ages: 5-10
  • Where: Boost Gymnastics, Bellevue
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Cost: $350
  • About: Kids will have a spooktacular time with open gym play, Halloween-themed games, pumpkin painting, fall snack crafts, swimming, and more.

Nashville SC x TOCA Fall Camps

  • Ages: 6-13
  • Where: TOCA Nashville, Franklin
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
  • Cost: $500/week
  • About: Kids at any level can sharpen their soccer skills.

Code Ninjas

  • Ages: 8+
  • Where: Franklin
  • Time: Minecraft-themed camp is 9 a.m.-12 p.m., YouTuber Halloween-themed camp is 12:30-3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $249/week per half-day camp
  • About: These half-day coding camps can be combined for a full day. Kids can create custom Minecraft tools and design their own YouTube channels.

LPG Sports Academy

  • Ages: 3-8
  • Where: Franklin
  • Time: Half-day sessions from 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-3:30 p.m., or full day from 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $319/full day, $179/half day.
  • About: Kids will learn the fundamentals of a variety of sports. Equipment is provided.

Let It Shine Gymnastics

  • Ages: 3-12
  • Where: Franklin
  • Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., before care starts at 7:30 a.m., aftercare ends at 6 p.m.
  • Cost: $70-$75/day, $5-$15 extra for before and aftercare.
  • About: There are indoor and outdoor activities, including gymnastics (of course), ninja training, chalk art, and crafts.