Leadership Academy - Day Camps

For ages: 5 and up

Experience the thrill of the great outdoors with our new Guided Adventures for the whole family! Delve into unforgettable family experiences to ignite your sense of adventure and strengthen bonds, from paddleboarding and kayaking at Long Hunter State Park to an immersive camping weekend and action-packed trip to Nantahala Outdoor Center.

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For ages: 11-17

Explore our innovative summer camp experience for 2024, transcending boundaries with theme-based sessions tailored to ignite passions for campers aged 11-17. Whether it’s water adventures or wilderness expeditions, our camp offers diverse experiences for everyone. Dive into paddle board and kayak fundamentals with Paddle Week, or immerse yourself in overnight camping adventures under the stars. Join us for skill development, camaraderie, and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Start your unforgettable journey of exploration and growth today!

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For ages: 5-12

Camp Twigs Rau-Wood loves to encourage exploration and spark curiosity and this is a great location to do so! This beautiful 70-acre property is nestled in the rolling hills just outside of Nashville next to the South Harpeth River. This peaceful retreat offers big grassy fields, a rolling river perfect for nature exploring, a playground, tree swings, and a big pavilion to play games, crafts, and other camp fun! All of our camps are highly personalized and allow children to choose their own adventure.

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For ages: 5-12

Nestled in a picturesque 70-acre park in Hendersonville, along the shores of Old Hickory Lake, this camp is dedicated to unveiling the wonders of the great outdoors. Picture your days filled with paddle boarding on the serene lake, engaging in the excitement of geocaching, perfecting your aim in archery, and reveling in the joy of play amidst vast grassy fields.

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For ages: 9-16

Is your camper enthusiastic about biking or wanting to get into a fun sport? Our Mountain Bike Camp is a great way to improve skills, safety, and learn to enjoy your surroundings. Mountain Bike Camp is set up for a variety of riders from riders just starting out to riders wanting to develop existing skills and have a fun week out on the trails. Qualified instructors teach skills, trail etiquette, and basic bike maintenance. The camp day is set up with classroom sessions, skill assessments, drill practice, hands-on bike work, trail rides, and classic camp activities. Campers must provide their own bike, helmet, and required safety gear.

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For ages: 13-16

Have fun, make friends, and learn Leadership Skills at camp. Under the direction of camp counselors, Teen Leaders will learn to be role models to younger campers, lead games and songs, and help at water play. Being a Teen Leader can be a transformational journey that takes teens to the next level of their leadership development.

This program takes place at all Camp Twigs locations!