Camps
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Rising 1st – 3rd grades
Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (four-day camp) $325
Week 2: June 5 - 9 ($385)
Week 3: June 12 - 16 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.

In All Sports Camp and Crafts, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball to fun games like dodgeball and octopus tag, girls will learn athletic skills, compete in a fun environment, and stay active! Depending on the weather, campers will also have the opportunity to work on their crafting skills by designing sport specific art and crafts based on the theme for the day.  Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship.

Rising 4th – 8th grades
Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (four-day camp) $325
Week 2: June 5 - 9 ($385)
Week 3: June 12 - 16 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.

In Let’s Play All Sports, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball to fun games like dodgeball and octopus tag, girls will learn athletic skills, compete in a fun environment, and stay active! Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship. Coaches will teach fundamentals and intermediate skills for each sport and incorporate these skills into the games and activities throughout the week. Girls are grouped by experience level and will rotate through the various sports throughout the week.

Rising 1st  – 3rd grades
Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (four-day camp) ($325)
Week 2: June 5-9 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.

Red rover, red rover, can your girl come over? Join Harpeth Hall upper school science teacher Jennifer Perry as she takes the girls to a different park every day. The girls will play games such as chalk art, Perler beads, tag, and various board games under the parks’ covered patios. Afterward, they will enjoy a shaded picnic lunch. The afternoon will take place back at Harpeth Hall, where campers will enjoy a frosty snack, continue crafts and games, and experience different creation stations for a fun-filled day! Space is limited.

Rising 1st – 3rd grades
Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (four-day camp) $325
Week 2: June 5 - 9 ($385)
Week 3: June 12 - 16 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.

In All Sports Camp and Crafts, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball to fun games like dodgeball and octopus tag, girls will learn athletic skills, compete in a fun environment, and stay active! Depending on the weather, campers will also have the opportunity to work on their crafting skills by designing sport specific art and crafts based on the theme for the day.  Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship.

Rising 4th – 8th grades
Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (four-day camp) $325
Week 2: June 5 - 9 ($385)
Week 3: June 12 - 16 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.

In Let’s Play All Sports, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball to fun games like dodgeball and octopus tag, girls will learn athletic skills, compete in a fun environment, and stay active! Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship. Coaches will teach fundamentals and intermediate skills for each sport and incorporate these skills into the games and activities throughout the week. Girls are grouped by experience level and will rotate through the various sports throughout the week.

Rising 1st  – 3rd grades
Week 1: May 31 - June 3 (four-day camp) ($325)
Week 2: June 6 - 10 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.

Red rover, red rover, can your girl come over? Join Harpeth Hall upper school science teacher Jennifer Perry as she takes the girls to a different park every day. The girls will play games such as chalk art, Perler beads, tag, and various board games under the parks’ covered patios. Afterward, they will enjoy a shaded picnic lunch. The afternoon will take place back at Harpeth Hall, where campers will enjoy a frosty snack, continue crafts and games, and experience different creation stations for a fun-filled day! Space is limited.

Director: Heidi Wolter, Harpeth Hall's middle school music teacher and theatre director

Dates: June 5-16 (two weeks) The camp will end with two performances on June 16 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Time: 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday for a two-week intensive

Location: Frances Bond Davis Theatre 

Cost: $795

Rising 4th - 7th grades
Week 2: June 5 - 9 
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$225

Discover how fabric is made and the science behind creating woven materials. From printing on fabric to making LED bracelets to using fusible textiles to create a fabric art piece, we explore how fabric is useful, beautiful, and functional. Every day is a fun new project using science, art, and your unique ideas!  Kids Create Code instructor Sharon Mendonsa teaches this camp.

Rising 1st – 3rd grades
Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (four-day camp) $325
Week 2: June 5 - 9 ($385)
Week 3: June 12 - 16 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.

In All Sports Camp and Crafts, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball to fun games like dodgeball and octopus tag, girls will learn athletic skills, compete in a fun environment, and stay active! Depending on the weather, campers will also have the opportunity to work on their crafting skills by designing sport specific art and crafts based on the theme for the day.  Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship.

Rising 4th – 8th grades
Week 1: May 30 - June 2 (four-day camp) $325
Week 2: June 5 - 9 ($385)
Week 3: June 12 - 16 ($385)
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.

In Let’s Play All Sports, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball to fun games like dodgeball and octopus tag, girls will learn athletic skills, compete in a fun environment, and stay active! Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship. Coaches will teach fundamentals and intermediate skills for each sport and incorporate these skills into the games and activities throughout the week. Girls are grouped by experience level and will rotate through the various sports throughout the week.

Rising K (must be 5 years old by May 30, 2023) – 2nd grades
Session 1 - Week 3: June 12-16 
Session 2 - Week 4: June 19-23 
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.
$385

This is the camp that little girls’ dreams are made of! Rainbows, unicorns, mermaids, science, and all things that sparkle and bubble! Harpeth Hall science teachers Legare Vest and Jennifer Perry will help your daughter explore the magic of science through experiments, crafts, potions, and creation stations. Girls will leave the week confident, curious, and in love with the magic of STEM. Each week includes different sparkly activities.

Rising 1st - 4th grades
Week 3: June 12 - 16
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$225

Let's sell lemonade! Young students become "lemonade entrepreneurs'” and learn how to make yummy lemonade and earn money selling it! From designing marketing flyers to estimating profits to experimenting with recipes, students have fun while developing business savvy. Then, as an optional showcase event, students launch their lemonade stand to raise money for a charity they select! Spark Business Academy leads this camp.

Rising 3rd - 6th grade
Week 3: June 12 - 16
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$185

Come join the World-Championship attending BearBots for an adventure in robotics! We will explore computational thinking and how to apply it to solve problems in the world around us. No experience necessary.

K – 2nd grades (must be 5 years old by June 1)
Week 4: June 19 - 23
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.
$385

Harpeth Hall coach Liz Nelson and others will lead My First All Sports Camp, formerly called Let’s Play Sports Jr.  This fun-filled week will be geared toward introducing girls to different sports and physical activities. Coaches will lead alternative wacky sports and games like scooter hockey, medic, and octopus. Friday will be a competitive Field Day. Let's Play Sports Junior is an excellent introduction to sports and fun P.E. games that keep girls active all day long! NOTE: all campers must be 5 years old by June 1, 2023.

Rising K (must be 5 years old by May 30, 2023) – 2nd grades
Session 1 - Week 3: June 12-16 
Session 2 - Week 4: June 19-23 
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.
$385

This is the camp that little girls’ dreams are made of! Rainbows, unicorns, mermaids, science, and all things that sparkle and bubble! Harpeth Hall science teachers Legare Vest and Jennifer Perry will help your daughter explore the magic of science through experiments, crafts, potions, and creation stations. Girls will leave the week confident, curious, and in love with the magic of STEM. Each week includes different sparkly activities.

Rising 4th - 8th grades 
Week 4: June 19 - 23
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$185 

Spend a week of service, crafting and caring for others! Nothing brightens someone’s day quite like something handmade with love. During this exciting week, campers will learn about local non-profit agencies, travel off campus to various sites, and craft something unique that will benefit those whom the agencies serve. Girls will have a great time making the world a brighter place! Harpeth Hall Middle School Public Purpose Coordinator Katie King leads this camp.

Rising 3rd - 6th grades
Week 4: June 19 - 23
9  a.m. – 12  p.m.
$165

Led by Varsity Tennis Coach Buffy Baker, this camp is a good fit for beginner to intermediate tennis players. Campers will learn ground strokes, volleys, serving, and other fundamentals. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the rules for singles and doubles as well as the opportunity to compete in both. Each session will split players based on skill and age level. If campers have their own rackets, please bring them. If campers need to borrow equipment, please let us know in advance, and we will provide it.

Rising 7th – 8th grades
Week 4: June 19 - 23
9  a.m. – 12  p.m.
$165

Led by Varsity Tennis Coach Buffy Baker, this camp is designed to fit the needs of beginner and intermediate tennis players. Campers will learn ground strokes, volleys, serving, and other fundamentals. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the rules for singles and doubles as well as the opportunity to compete in both. Each session will split players based on skill and age level. If campers have their own rackets, please bring them. If campers need to borrow equipment, please let us know in advance, and we will provide it.

Invent: Design inspired by Nature STEM Camp
Rising 3rd - 6th grades
Week 4: June 19 - 23 
Week 8: July 17 - 21 
9 a.m. - noon
$225

Did you know that watching birds fly, whales swim, and spiders build webs has led to amazing discoveries that bioengineers use to make life better? Studying the unique characteristics of animals and plants helps us design better products, better medicines, and improve life on our planet. Each day campers will explore one example from nature and use that knowledge to inspire new ideas involving science, engineering, and art.  Kids Create Code instructor Sharon Mendonsa teaches this camp.

Beginner Soccer
Rising 3rd - 8th grades (less than 2 years of soccer experience)
Week 4: June 19 - 23
Week 8: July 17 - 21
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$165

Whether your daughter is interested in playing soccer, wants to try out the sport, or has experience on the pitch, this camp is for you!  Beginner players will learn the rules of the game and basic technique, playing fun games both inside and outside.  This camp is led by Harpeth Hall varsity soccer coaches,  members of the junior varsity soccer team, and is designed by varsity coach Meggie Lucas.

Rising 5th - 8th grades (more than 2 years of soccer experience or currently playing rec or club soccer)
Week 4: June 19 - 23
Week 8: July 17 - 21
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$165

More advanced players will be coached on technique, strategy and tactics of the game.  These sessions, both on the field and in the gym, will focus on competition and small sided games.  This camp is led by Harpeth Hall varsity soccer coach Meggie Lucas and members of the varsity and junior varsity soccer team.

Rising K (must be 5 years old by June 15, 2023) - rising 3rd grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30 - Sunshine and Rainbows
Week 7: July 10 - 14 - Flip Flops and Flamingos
Week 8: July 17 - 21 - Wizards and Wonder
Week 9: July 24 - 28 - Sports Around the World
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.
$385 (lunch is included!)

Formerly known as Little Girls Camp, Camp Honeybear gives girls in rising K - 3rd grade the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and explore everything that Harpeth Hall has to offer. Camp Honeybear campers will enjoy a fun week filled with games, crafts, science experiments, outdoor activities, and much more.  Each week is themed to meet the needs and interests of our campers (and our staff alike!)  Harpeth Hall upper school students are carefully selected and trained to serve as counselors and are campers’ favorite part of the week!

Rising 3rd - 4th grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$260

Design your very own fashion line! Budding designers will keep a fashion portfolio, create a one-of-a-kind piece with recyclable goods, and end the week with a runway show to rival NYC Fashion Week! Campers will also participate in several design challenges. Come design the runway with us! This camp is led by Little Scholars.
 

Rising 5th - 6th grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$225

What’s your V.I.B.E.? Find your voice, ignite your positive identity, build a sense of belonging, and engage in your community. In this camp, girls participate in individual and group activities to develop the essential skills that will be with them for a lifetime. Catch your V.I.B.E.! This camp is run by Little Scholars.

Rising 4th - 8th grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30
9  a.m. – noon
$165

Led by Harpeth Hall’s Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Megan Clark, this camp is divided by grade level to allow for age-appropriate instruction in a fun yet competitive atmosphere. Games, drills, and scrimmages take place throughout the week to teach basic skills in an exciting environment.
 

Rising 1st - 4th grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$225

Earn, save, spend, and donate! Let's learn about money! This innovative program provides a solid foundation of financial literacy for kids in a fun setting. Games and hands-on activities help students internalize key concepts (like money, budgeting, and saving) in an engaging and supportive environment fostering teamwork. In addition, students use their arts and crafts skills to make piggy banks! Spark Business Academy leads this camp.

Rising K (must be 5 years old by June 15, 2023) - rising 3rd grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30 - Sunshine and Rainbows
Week 7: July 10 - 14 - Flip Flops and Flamingos
Week 8: July 17 - 21 - Wizards and Wonder
Week 9: July 24 - 28 - Sports Around the World
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.
$385 (lunch is included!)

Formerly known as Little Girls Camp, Camp Honeybear gives girls in rising K - 3rd grade the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and explore everything that Harpeth Hall has to offer. Camp Honeybear campers will enjoy a fun week filled with games, crafts, science experiments, outdoor activities, and much more.  Each week is themed to meet the needs and interests of our campers (and our staff alike!)  Harpeth Hall upper school students are carefully selected and trained to serve as counselors and are campers’ favorite part of the week!

Rising 1st - 4th grades
Week 7: July 10 - 14
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$235

Once upon a time, our favorite storybook characters found themselves in sticky situations! We will save our favorite characters through STEAM and engineering principles and create an enchanted ending. This camp is run by Little Scholars.

Rising 4th – 8th grades
Week 7: July 10- 14
9 a.m. - noon
$165

This camp will teach a variety of offensive moves and the proper mechanics of shooting by breaking down each step of the perfect shot. Led by Harpeth Hall’s Varsity Basketball Coach Amy Josephson, campers focus on shooting, shooting off the dribble, shooting off the pass, using a screen to get open, open court moves, use of a shot fake, and other offensive moves. Campers will be divided on the first day by age and experience level.

Rising K (must be 5 years old by June 15, 2023) - rising 3rd grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30 - Sunshine and Rainbows
Week 7: July 10 - 14 - Flip Flops and Flamingos
Week 8: July 17 - 21 - Wizards and Wonder
Week 9: July 24 - 28 - Sports Around the World
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.
$385 (lunch is included!)

Formerly known as Little Girls Camp, Camp Honeybear gives girls in rising K - 3rd grade the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and explore everything that Harpeth Hall has to offer. Camp Honeybear campers will enjoy a fun week filled with games, crafts, science experiments, outdoor activities, and much more.  Each week is themed to meet the needs and interests of our campers (and our staff alike!)  Harpeth Hall upper school students are carefully selected and trained to serve as counselors and are campers’ favorite part of the week!

Beginner Soccer
Rising 3rd - 8th grades (less than 2 years of soccer experience)
Week 8: July 17 - 21
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$165

Whether your daughter is interested in playing soccer, wants to try out the sport, or has experience on the pitch, this camp is for you!  Beginner players will learn the rules of the game and basic technique, playing fun games both inside and outside.  This camp is led by Harpeth Hall varsity soccer coaches,  members of the junior varsity soccer team, and is designed by varsity coach Meggie Lucas.

Rising 5th - 8th grades (more than 2 years of soccer experience or currently playing rec or club soccer)
Week 8: July 17 - 21
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
$165

More advanced players will be coached on technique, strategy and tactics of the game.  These sessions, both on the field and in the gym, will focus on competition and small sided games.  This camp is led by Harpeth Hall varsity soccer coach Meggie Lucas and members of the varsity and junior varsity soccer team.

Invent: Design inspired by Nature STEM Camp
Rising 3rd - 6th grades
Week 8: July 17 - 21 
9 a.m. - noon
$225

Did you know that watching birds fly, whales swim, and spiders build webs has led to amazing discoveries that bioengineers use to make life better? Studying the unique characteristics of animals and plants helps us design better products, better medicines, and improve life on our planet. Each day campers will explore one example from nature and use that knowledge to inspire new ideas involving science, engineering, and art.  Kids Create Code instructor Sharon Mendonsa teaches this camp.

Rising K (must be 5 years old by June 15, 2023) - rising 3rd grades
Week 5: June 26 - 30 - Sunshine and Rainbows
Week 7: July 10 - 14 - Flip Flops and Flamingos
Week 8: July 17 - 21 - Wizards and Wonder
Week 9: July 24 - 28 - Sports Around the World
9  a.m. – 3  p.m.
$385 (lunch is included!)

Formerly known as Little Girls Camp, Camp Honeybear gives girls in rising K - 3rd grade the opportunity to enjoy a variety of activities and explore everything that Harpeth Hall has to offer. Camp Honeybear campers will enjoy a fun week filled with games, crafts, science experiments, outdoor activities, and much more.  Each week is themed to meet the needs and interests of our campers (and our staff alike!)  Harpeth Hall upper school students are carefully selected and trained to serve as counselors and are campers’ favorite part of the week!

Rising 4th - 5th grades
Week 9: July 24 - 28
9  a.m. – 3 p.m.
$425 (includes all materials fees)

Positively Printmaking is a camp designed with the fun, lesser-known art form in mind — printmaking! Campers will be stamping, stenciling, screen printing, and making prints of a wide variety all week. The camp experience will take place in the beautiful studios at Harpeth Hall and will also involve a field trip to the famous Hatch Show Print to learn about the history of printmaking.

Rising 3rd – 8th grades
Week 9: July 24 - 28
9  a.m. – 12  p.m.
$165

Led by Harpeth Hall Varsity Track Coach Jim Romero, this camp will teach the fundamentals of track and field. An introduction to events such as the shot put, high jump, long jump, sprints, relays, and hurdles will be presented in a fun and entertaining manner. The girls will also learn about how general conditioning will help them in all sports and the importance of good nutrition. The camp will conclude with a mini track meet on Friday with the girls divided into teams so they can participate in their favorite events.

Rising 5th - 8th grades (5+ years of soccer experience)
Week 9:July 24 - 28
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. 

Geared as an advanced level training camp for individuals or teams, this camp will begin each day training with the Harpeth Hall Varsity and Junior Varsity team,  Players will work on technical skills and tactical applications in a highly competitive environment.  Great for individuals looking to advance their soccer skills and to prepare for the upcoming season.  Teams are welcome.  If you have more than 5 girls from the same team, please reach out to the Auxiliary Programs Director for more details on how to register as a team.
 

Dance Intensive
Rising 5th – 8th grades
Week 9: July 24 - 28
9  a.m. – noon
$175
This camp is for dancers with previous experience. Dancers will work in various genres including ballet, jazz, contemporary, hip hop, and musical theatre. They will focus on using various techniques to create individual and group combinations using repertoire from the genres! This camp is led by Harpeth Hall Dance teacher Carrie Farmer.