Summer Camp 2021

Let’s Play Sports Camp
Rising 1st – 8th grades
Week 1: June 1 – 4 (4 day camp)
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$300
In Let’s Play, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball, to fun games like dodgeball and octopus, girls will be learning athletic skills, competing in a fun environment, and staying active! Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship. Coaches will teach fundamentals for each sport and incorporate these skills into the games and activities throughout the week. Girls are grouped by age and will rotate through the various sports.

Red rover, red rover, can your daughter come over? Join Upper School science teacher Jennifer Perry as she takes the girls to a different park every day. In this mobile camp, the girls will visit a local park every morning and play games such as chalk art, tag, and various board games under the covered patio. Afterward they will enjoy a shaded picnic lunch. The afternoon will take place back at Harpeth Hall where we will enjoy a frosty snack, continue crafts and games, and experience different creation stations for a fun-filled day! Space is limited so register early!

Price: $300

Rising 2nd – 6th grades
Week 1:  June 1 – 4 (4-day camp session)
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$150
Grab your passport and come along with Harpeth Hall World Languages teacher Katie King on a trip around the world! This camp will explore a variety of countries as the girls learn about celebrations that are special to individual cultures through art, music, games, and food. The girls will take field trips to local establishments for hands-on cultural experiences.
 

Rising 1st – 4th grades
Week 1: June 1 – 4 (4 day camp)
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$150
Attention all crafters: In this fun D-I-Y camp, girls who love to express themselves with one-of-a-kind masterpieces will indulge in a little bit of everything: tie-dye, bead making, watercolors, and more! Girls will find their inner artist and keep their creativity sharp this summer as they produce mementos to be treasured and enjoy many other fun activities.

Care Bears 
Rising 2nd – 6th grades 
Week 1: June 1-4 
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
$150
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 and craft something special that will benefit those whom the agencies serve.  Girls will have a great time making the world a brighter place! This camp is led by Harpeth Hall Middle School Public Purpose Coordinator Katie King.   

Let’s Play Sports Camp
Rising 1st – 8th grades
Week 2 - June 7 - 11
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$350
In Let’s Play, campers will spend their days active. From sport-specific sessions such as softball and basketball, to fun games like dodgeball and octopus, girls will be learning athletic skills, competing in a fun environment, and staying active! Harpeth Hall coaches will lead the campers in an atmosphere that promotes self-esteem, confidence, and sportsmanship. Coaches will teach fundamentals for each sport and incorporate these skills into the games and activities throughout the week. Girls are grouped by age and will rotate through the various sports.

Parks, Picnics, and Play
Rising K – 2nd grades
Week 2: June 7 - 11
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$350
Red rover, red rover, can your girl come over? Join 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 we will enjoy a frosty snack, continue crafts and games, and experience different creation stations for a fun-filled day! Space is limited.

Musical Theater Camp
Rising 5th – 8th grades
Week 1:  June 7 - 11
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$350
Have you ever been nervous to join a musical? Ever wanted to belt out your favorite broadway show song on stage but did not feel equipped? Join teacher Chloe Madigan in this one-week camp to introduce and perfect your musical theater skills. Campers will be introduced to the various aspects of musical theater, including singing, choreography, acting, and backstage/technical work
 

Drivers Education (co-ed)
Grades 9th – 12th
Week 2: June 7-11
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$500
This co-ed course consists of 30 hours of classroom and six hours behind-the-wheel training. The classroom portion will be held on the Harpeth Hall campus for five days from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. (class ends at 2:30 p.m. on Friday). The entire course is completed in one week. The in-car driving will be done during class, with some lessons possibly scheduled after class. This training is provided through the Brentwood Driver Training program.
• This course is good for an insurance reduction. You test with us for your permit and /or license (depending on eligibility).
• If your student is testing for a permit, they will need to obtain a Compulsory School Attendance Form from their high school in order to pick up the permit from a licensing station. We do not need this form. 
• Two hours of behind-the-wheel training will be done on a simulator to learn emergency maneuvers, driving in inclement weather, etc.
• Students must bring a blue pen and non-spiral bound notebook.
• Students must know their social security number to complete paperwork when testing for a permit or license.
• Students should bring their lunch.
 

Invent: Design Inspired by Nature STEM Camp
Rising 4th – 6th grades
Week 2:  June 7 - 11
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$225
Did you know that watching birds fly, sharks swim, fireflies glow, and spiders build webs has led to amazing discoveries that engineers use to make life better? Biomimicry studies the unique characteristics of animals and plants to learn how to create new or improved product designs. Each day campers will explore one example from nature and use that knowledge to inspire new ideas. We will use nature to inspire art, explore bioluminescence, design a better wing, and use chemistry to mix new adhesives and much more!  Camp taught by Kids Create Code instructor Sharon Mendonsa.

Mythical Creature Adventures
Rising 1st – 6th grades
Week 2: June 7 - 11
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$215
Lochness Monster, Big Foot, Greek Gods, and mystical creatures … did we get your attention? This special camp will fill your days with discoveries about these legendary creatures. Not only will the girls have fun, but they will broaden their creative minds and gain critical reasoning skills. This is one adventure your daughter will not want to miss! This camp is led by Little Scholars.

MS Cheerleading Clinic
Rising 6th – 8th grades
Week 2: June 7-11
9 am  – 12 p.m.
$165
This cheerleading clinic is open to rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders interested in participating in Middle School Cheerleading at Harpeth Hall. Participants will learn game day cheers, jumps, dances and have an opportunity to continue to practice their skills needed to succeed on the Middle School Squad. Participants must own their own cheerleading shoes. This camp is led by Harpeth Hall Middle School Cheerleading Coach Elizabeth Townsend. 

Creative Journaling
Rising 2nd – 6th grades
Week 2: June 7 - 11
1:00 p.m – 4:00 p.m.
$215
What are you waiting for? Join the craze of journaling, calligraphy, and hand lettering. At the Creative Journaling camp, girls will perfect their own style of writing while creating a one- of- a- kind journal using specialty writing utensils. This camp will spark their creative writing juices and ignite their inner artist! This camp is led by Little Scholars
 

Let’s Play Sports Camp Junior
Rising Pre-k – 2nd grades
Week 3: June 14 - 18
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$350
Coaches Liz Nelson and others will lead Let’s Play Sports camp for a younger group. 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'sLe’ts Play Sports Junior is a great introduction to the world of sports and fun PE games to keep girls active all day long!

Mermaids, Mysteries, and More! 
Rising K - 2nd grade
Week 3: June 14 - 18
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
$350

Calling all little mermaids!  Come and let Harpeth Hall science teacher Jennifer Perry introduce your daughter to the wonders of water and the animals that call the sea home, while science department chair Legare Vest shares with your daughter about deep sea adventures and stories from below the sea.  Every day, the girls will make a craft and play games all while learning about different ocean animals and the mysteries behind mermaids.  This week will be filled with fun and by Friday your daughter will feel like a mermaid!  This class will combine science fun, crafts, and stories for an amazing under the sea adventure.  
 

Scratch Coding:  Techno Tales
Rising 3rd – 6th grades
Week 3:  June 14 - 18
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$225
Explore your creative side using art, writing, graphic design, and computer coding to tell unique stories that come to life using Scratch 3.0. Each day, girls will create the characters, settings, and action for a digital story starter or game story starter. What will happen in your “Once upon a time?”  Camp taught by Kids Create Code instructor Sharon Mendonsa.

World of Wizards
Rising 1st – 4th grades
Week 3:  June 14 -18
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$165
Calling all wizard fans!  This is like no other camp you have experienced. Come along with Harpeth Hall teacher Martha Ross, and take a magical journey into the world of wizards.  We will design wands, make magic potions, go on a magical creature hunt, play Quidditch, and participate in activities that will astound all Muggles.

Tennis Junior
Rising 1st – 4th grades
Week 3: June 14 - 18
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$165
Led by Varsity Tennis Coach Buffy Baker,this camp is designed to fit the needs of beginning to intermediate tennis players. Skills such as ground strokes, volleys, serving, and other fundamentals will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on learning 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 knowkonw in advance, and we will provide it.

Tennis
Rising 5th – 8th grades
Week 3: June 14 - 18
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$165
Led by Varsity Tennis Coach Buffy Baker, this camp is designed to fit the needs of beginner and intermediate tennis players. Skills such as ground strokes, volleys, serving, and other fundamentals will be covered. Emphasis will be placed on learning the rules for singles and doubles as well as the opportunity to compete in both. Each session will split players based upon 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.

Basketball Junior
Rising 1st – 4th grades
Week 3: June 14 - 18
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$165
This camp is led by Varsity Basketball Head Coach Frank Kornet. Emphasis on skills, drills, and games. The fundamentals of shooting, passing, screening, movement, stance, positioning, and defense will be significant components of the camp. Focus will be placed on individual instruction for each player to develop her game. The skills and fundamentals the girls learn will be incorporated into games and various competitions throughout the week including all-camp competition day on Friday. The girls will be grouped by skill level, and some sessions will include position work.
 
Basketball
Rising 5th – 8th grades
Week 3: June 14 - 18
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$165
This camp is led by Varsity Basketball Head Coach Frank Kornet. Emphasis will be placed on shooting and offensive moves. This camp will teach a variety of offensive moves and the proper mechanics of shooting by breaking down each step of the perfect shot. From 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 will be the focus of instruction.

World of Wizards
Rising 4th - 7th grade 
Week 3:  June 14-18
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$165
Calling all wizard fans!  This is like no other camp you have experienced. Come along with Harpeth Hall teacher Martha Ross, and take a magical journey into the world of wizards.  We will design wands, make magic potions, go on a magical creature hunt, play Quidditch, and participate in activities that will astound all Muggles.

Princesses and Potions
Rising K – 2nd grades
Week 4:  June 21 - 25
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$350
Calling all princesses! Harpeth Hall Upper School teachers Lisa Keen and Jennifer Perry will open up the fantastic world of being a princess. Girls will explore the enchanted forest and the beautiful creatures that live there. This camp isn’t all sparkles and glitter — your daughter will also get to experience the magical side of chemistry with Upper School chemistry teacher Legare Vest.  The girls will leave this week appreciating the mystery of science. Crafts, interpretative play, and science experiments will empower your daughter to be a confident, curious, and courageous princess!
 

Soccer Junior
Rising 1st – 4th grades
Week 4: June 21 - 25
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$165
This camp is led by Harpeth Hall varsity soccer coaches. Foot skills such as first touch, dribbling, and passing will be highlighted at the beginning of each session and then reinforced in small-sided games. Offensive and defensive positioning are explained in a game experience. Shooting, passing and receiving, and defensive support drills work on the basic techniques of the game. These skills are rolled into fun, competitive games to master techniques under pressure.
 

Soccer
Rising 5th – 8th grades
Week 4: June 21 - 25
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$165
This camp is led by Harpeth Hall varsity soccer coaches. Foot skills will be highlighted at the beginning of each session and then reinforced in small-sided games. This camp offers instruction on more advanced dribbling moves, offensive and defensive positioning in game-related situations, as well as technical and tactical knowledge. Emphasis will be placed on shooting as well as creating and converting goal-scoring chances through set attacking drills. Defenders will learn how to control and stop the attack.

Racket Sports
Rising 1st – 6th grades
Week 4:  June 21-25
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
$165
Join Varsity Tennis Coach Buffy Baker for a week of racket sports fun! Take it one step further then tennis and also learn skills in badminton, ping pong, and pickleball. All racket sports have one thing in common, the racket! The skills used for each sport and game have completely different techniques that you can learn and perfect. This camp is open to any skill level.

Color Wheels: Creativity Camp
Rising 2nd – 5th grades
Week 4: June 21 - 25
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$240
This camp is a little bit of everything awesome! Campers will explore a wide variety of art materials and techniques. Projects will include mixed media paintings, Model Magic sculpting, burlap printmaking, Kandinsky inspired pillow sewing, paper plate weaving, jewelry making, dream catcher creating and more! Come join the fun!
 

Arts, Athletics, and Academics
Rising 3rd – 8th grades
Week 5: June 28 - July 2
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
$325
Come and learn what makes Harpeth Hall a special place for girls! This camp will show your daughter what Harpeth Hall does best: arts, academics, and athletics. The girls will practice yoga, write poetry, and learn new art skills. Divided into groups by age, the girls will rotate between classes. Register early, because space is limited and this camp will fill fast.

Lacrosse Junior
Rising 1st – 4th grades
Week 5: June 28 - July 1 (4 day camp)
9:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m.
$165
This camp is led by Varsity Lacrosse Head Coach Megan Clark. The camp is divided by grade level to allow for age-appropriate instruction in a fun, yet competitive atmosphere. Fun games, drills, and scrimmages take place throughout the session in order to teach the basic skills in an exciting environment.
 
Lacrosse
Rising 5th – 8th grades
Week 5: June 28 - July 1 (4 day camp)
9:00 a.m.  –  12:00 p.m.
$165
This camp is led by VarsityVaristy Lacrosse Head Coach Megan Clark. This camp is ideal for both the more advanced players and for beginners, as players will be divided into groups based on skill level. Players will focus on skill development, including stick work, ground balls, dodging, shooting, and defensive positioning. Fun games, drills, and scrimmages throughout the 4 day session.

Design The Runway
Rising 1st – 6th grades
Week 5: June 28 - July 2
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$250
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.

Mind - Body - Art Yoga Camp
rising 3rd - 6th grade
Week 5: June 28 - July 2
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$200
Yoga meets Art in this creative week where we combine drawing, coloring, and collaging with yoga and mindfulness. Each day, we will move and breathe through yoga poses, flows, and plenty of fun games! We'll also work on art projects that incorporate patterns, mandalas, and zentangles, allowing the mind to calm and focus. You will leave this week feeling more balanced, with plenty of tools to create your own fun art projects at home!

This camp is run by Habitat Yoga.

Super Sleuths
Rising 3rd – 6th grades
Week 5:  June 28 - July 2
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m
$215
Get out your magnifying glasses and detective hat — we have clues to decipher and crimes to solve! At the Super Sleuths camp, girls put their critical thinking skills and STEM knowledge to the test and get to the bottom of mysteries by learning the tricks real investigators use to solve cases. While experimenting with simple detection techniques, your daughter’s reasoning skills will grow and her problem solving skills will grow like a CSI agent. This camp is led by Little Scholars.

PE Games
Rising 1st - 8th grade
Week 5: June 28 - July 2
1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!  Ready to get up and move?  Come join Middle School PE Teacher and Varsity Basketball Coach Rachel Jones as we run, jump, skip, and play all afternoon long!  Campers will be grouped by age and will have the chance to learn fun PE games such as "Octopus Tag" and "Capture the Flag" as well as many, more!

Sign up early!  This camp will go fast.  
 

Little Girls Camp: Safari Adventure
Rising Pre-K - 2nd graders
Week 7: July 12-16
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$350
Still working on summer plans? Hakuna Matata!  Harpeth Hall’s very own Pride Rock is where you belong! Girls will have fun making safari crafts, grasslands science, and making friends. They will sing and dance all things safari. 

Golf Camp: Developmental
Rising 2nd – 5th grades
Week 7: July 12- 16
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$165
Led by U.S. Kids Certified Instructor and Varsity Head Golf Coach Kylene Lee, girls will learn the fundamentals of the swing, chipping, and putting in this developmental camp for rising 2nd - 5th graders. Campers will stay on Harpeth Hall’s campus for the entire week utilizing our grass space.
 

Indoor Soccer and Gym Games
Rising 1st - 8th grade
Week 7: July 12 - 16 
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
$165
Geared toward the beginner to intermediate players in rising 1st - 8th grade looking to improve their skills and knowledge of the game.  Indoor Soccer Camp will focus on individual skills and the proper techniques in dribbling, passing, and receiving.  Campers will also have the chance to escape the heat and learn new indoor gym games such as "pinball" and "steal the bacon" that will improve camper's agility and coordination skills away from the soccer ball.  

Color Wheels: Rainbows and Unicorns
Rising 2nd – 5th graders
Week 6: July 12 - 16
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$240
If rainbow is your favorite color then this camp is for you! We will paint, draw, and sculpt to create vibrant rainbow art. Projects will include painted unicorns and “panda-corns,” collaged rainbows, rainbow ice cream sculptures, and much more. Artists such as Lisa Frank, Erté, Kandinsky, George Rodrigue, and Melissa McKinnon will inspire our rainbow-tastic projects.

Volleyball Junior
Rising 1st – 4th grades
Week 7:  July 12- 16
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$165
Led by the Varsity Head Volleyball Coach Hannah Asafo-Adjei, this camp is designed for girls who want to develop fundamental skills and advanced techniques. Camp will focus on passing, setting, serving attack, and serve receive. Through games and fun competitionscompetitons, campers will refine their skills. Emphasis will be placed on mastering fundamentals and obtaining a genuine understanding of the game. Players will be grouped by age and skill level.

Volleyball
Rising 5th – 8th grades
Week 7: July 12- 16
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$165
Led by the Varsity Head Volleyball Coach Hannah Asafo-Adjei, this camp is designed for girls who want to develop fundamental skills and advanced techniques. Camp will focus on passing, setting, serving attack, and serve receive. Through games and fun competitions, campers will refine their skills. Emphasis will be placed on mastering fundamentals and obtaining a genuine understanding of the game. Players will be grouped by age and skill level.
 

Little Girls’ Camp: Frozen Wonderland
Rising K - 2nd graders
Week 8: July  19 - 23
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
$350
Join us in a Frozen Wonderland as we spend a week getting out of the heat and into the cold.  You can Let It Go while your daughter plays away in all things silver, blue, and sparkly doing arts, crafts, and science. Girls will sing, dance, and make new friends in this icy adventure. Girls will have fun making crafts and making friends.  At the end of the week, a final magical magical performance will be live streamed for family and friends to see!

Golf Camp: Experienced
Rising 6th – 8th grades
Week 8: July 19 - 23
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$195
This elevated camp is led by U.S. Kids Certified Instructor and Varsity Head Golf Coach Kylene Lee. Campers must be experienced in playing 9 holes of golf. Campers will work on course management and more advanced techniques with their swing, chipping, and putting. Girls will be off campus for this camp so space is limited. Come ready to learn and improve on already sharp golf skills.
 

Out of this World
Rising 1st – 3rd grades
Week 8:  July 19 - 23
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$215
5... 4... 3... 2... 1... blast off to a galaxy far, far away to learn about Earth and the amazing solar system. Discover all things galactic such as comets, planets, shooting stars, rockets, and more. At the Out of this World camp girls will learn about flight, explore the adventures of space travel, and participate in a rocket launch! This camp is led by Little Scholars.

Track & Field Camp
Rising 3rd – 8th grades
Week 8: July 19 - 23
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$165
Led by Harpeth Hall Varsity Track Coach Jim Romero,this camp will focus on teaching 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 manner designed to be fun and entertaining. The girls will also learn about general conditioning that will help them in all sports and the basic importance of good nutrition. The camp will conclude with a mini track meet on Friday with all of the girls divided into teams so they can participate in their favorite events.

Builders
Rising 1st – 6th grades
Week 8:  July 19 - 23
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$215
Calling all inventors, creators, builders, and designers! Come build some awesome creations with us! The Builders camp will create its own designs and make structures using recyclable materials, building blocks, and many other interesting items. Skills necessary:none! Skills gained: communication, problem solving, reasoning, developing creativity, and teamwork. This camp is led by Little Scholars.
 

Softball
Rising 3rd – 8th grades
Week 8: July 19 - 23
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
$165This camp is led by Harpeth Hall Varsity Head Softball Coach Anne Marie Helm. The camp is designed for players of all levels and athletic backgrounds.  We will work on softball fundamentals including throwing, hitting, base running, infield, outfield, pitching, and catching, as well as communication and teamwork. The girls will be grouped according to age and ability, and will play friendly games against one another. Campers should bring a glove, facemask, helmet and bat if they own them. We will provide equipment for those who need to borrow it!

PE Games
Rising 1st - 8th grade
Week 9: July 26 - 30 | 9 am - 12 pm
LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!  Ready to get up and move?  Come join Middle School PE Teacher and Varsity Basketball Coach Rachel Jones as we run, jump, skip, and play all afternoon long!  Campers will be grouped by age and will have the chance to learn fun PE games such as "Octopus Tag" and "Capture the Flag" as well as many more!

Sign up early!  This camp will go fast.  
 

MS Dance Intensive
Rising 5th – 10th grades
Week 9: July 26 - 30
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$165
This camp is for the dancer 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 Director Stephanie Hamilton.