Summer Day Camp
Voted One of the BEST Day Camps by Parents!
Voted One of the BEST Day Camps by Parents!
For Ages 5 to Completed Grade 5
During June and July, “The Valley” comes alive with summer camps. Campers participate in outdoor adventures, unplug from their electronics, and connect with each other. Although campers are tired at the end of day, they don’t want to leave … and they want to come back again and again because of the relationships and community they find at Deer Run.
2026 Camp Theme
INHERITANCE: Heirs to the Throne!
Our key verse is Romans 8:16-17: “The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs — heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with him in order that we may also be glorified with him.”
Deer Run makes it a priority for camp staff to actively engage each camper and create a fun and safe environment. Counselors and staff are the heart of Deer Run and a large part of what makes your child’s experience so amazing. They genuinely love spending time with campers. They listen with understanding and get to know each camper, encourage them, and provide them with positive role models. In fact, many campers are greeted by name year after year by returning counselors.
Day Camp is for Ages 5 to Completed Grade 5
Day campers are in small groups by age/grade. Younger campers have a better camp experience if they have been involved in a preschool environment before attending camp.
Bus transportation is available from 12 area locations: Brentwood/South Nashville, Franklin/Spring Hill, Columbia, Arrington/College Grove, and Murfreesboro.
2027 Day Camps: Dates & Pricing
2027 — 7 WEEKLY SESSIONS
$429.95 per week | Age 5 to Completed Grade 5
Session 1: Mon-Fri, June 7-11
Session 2: Mon-Fri, June 14-18
Session 3: Mon-Fri, June 21-25
Session 4: Mon-Fri, June 28-July 2
Session 5: Mon-Fri, July 5-9
Session 6: Mon-Fri, July 12-16
Session 7: Mon-Fri, July 19-23
FIRST TIME CAMPER DISCOUNT
$50 off Day Camp: $379.95 Promo Code: 2027FirstTimeDC
If a camp week is full, you can choose to be added to a Wait List during online registration.
Special celebration for campers during the week of Independence Day.
- Price includes $54.95 non-refundable deposit per camper for each session.
- Register early for monthly payment options!
- Full balance is due May 15.
- Includes a camp shirt, recreation, and activities. No add-on pricing for specific recreational choices. Activities, recreation, and daily schedules vary by age/grade.
- Deer Run can provide lunch for your day camper for $60 per week per camper, or you may bring your own lunch. View a sample menu.
- Bus transportation is available from 9 locations for $65 per week.
- We never want to turn anyone way due to an inability to pay. Please fill out the scholarship application if you need financial assistance!
Visit the Parent Information Page for What to Bring, FAQ’s & Camp Policies
RECREATION & ACTIVITIES
Activities, recreation, and daily schedules vary by age/grade.
- Water activities: swimming, water slide, aqua park, round Corcl boats, canoes, zip line
- Archery & BBs Range
- Obstacle Course, 45-ft Climbing Tower, Pedal Kart Races
- Recreational Games, Blitz Ball, Nine-Square-in-the-Air, GaGa Ball, Carpetball, Tetherball
- Creek Wading, Noah’s Park Playground, Fun Songs
- Worship, Interactive Age-Appropriate Small Group Bible Study
- Axe Throwing, Giant Swing, Canopy Zip Lines (5th & 6th grade only)
Lake Safety: Every camper, any swimming level, is required to wear a life jacket at all times for lake activities. Lifeguards are present during lake time.
Day Camp Schedule Overview
MORNING DROP OFF at CAMP
Monday Check-in 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Tuesday – Friday Check-in 8:00-8:30 a.m.
UPON ARRIVAL Camper Games
8:45 a.m. Camp Starts: Morning Celebration
9:15 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Activity Rotations: recreation, games, lunch, Bible study
3:00 p.m. Afternoon Fun at The Fortress
3:15 p.m. Bus Riders Load Buses
3:30–4:00 p.m. Camper Pick-up (after camp buses leave)
“[My son] LOVES his time at Deer Run! We love what y’all are doing in the name of Jesus.”
“…I am grateful that God showed me to love myself and others. And to forgive myself and others.”
“My husband and I started crying after we dropped [our children] off because we both felt Jesus.”
Deer Run Camps & Retreats is proud to be a Partner in Prevention, locking arms with Davis House Child Advocacy Center and Darkness to Light to help make our community safer for all of our children.
For more information about Davis House Child Advocacy Center and their mission visit davishousecac.org.