Leadership Academy Camps

Happy first week of camp! 🎉

We kicked off an amazing week at Adventure Camp, where every day is a new adventure. This week our campers explored caves, hiked trails, climbed rocks, snorkeled, paddled, and discovered some of Middle Tennessee’s coolest outdoor spots.

A huge thank you to for an unforgettable visit. Our campers got to tour a cave, meet and touch a snake, and even learn how to throw atlatls!

There are still a few spots open next week if your child wants to join the fun. Come spend the summer outside, making friends and trying something new every day! 🛶🧗‍♀️🐍

Meet Our 2026 Camp Twigs Staff!

We’re just six weeks away from muddy faces, big smiles, and those stories your kid will tell three times at dinner. We can’t wait either. 🌿✨

Our summer staff is almost complete, and we’d love for you to meet them! Head over to our staff page to see photos and bios for all the new and returning counselors who’ll be making this summer unforgettable.

You’ll also see two faces every single day at camp: Carrie (Firefly) and John (Tugboat). We’ll be on-site at every session — the kind of consistency that matters when you’re dropping your kid off and want to know exactly who’s there.

And a quick heads-up: some sessions are filling fast. If you’ve been planning to register, now’s a great time to snag those spots!

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Spring Break Camp was one for the books! We made epic forts, held bugs, and found fossils. We persevered through the wind to make fires. We got monumentally dirty and went home tired. Discover the small camp difference at Camp Twigs. We can’t wait for more nature immersion this summer! 🪲🐌🍀🍂🐚

🚵‍♂️ Ready to Ride? Learn to Mountain Bike This Summer!

Give your child the confidence, skills, and trail-ready fun they crave at our Learn to Mountain Bike Camp—perfect for riders ages 9–15!

Campers bring their own bikes and our expert instructors handle the rest.

📍 Two Sessions Available:

June 8–12 at Cane Ridge Park in Antioch
July 6–10 at Cedar Hill Park in Madison

🌟 What campers will learn:

✔ Trail riding skills
✔ Bike handling & safety
✔ Climbing + descending techniques
✔ Confidence on natural terrain
✔ Tons of outdoor fun with new friends

Spaces are limited—grab your spot today and get your rider out on the trails this summer!

🚴‍♀️ Register now!
https://leadershipacademytn.org/camps-list/mountain-bike-camp/

Spots are filling up fast for Summer 2026 at Camp Twigs, Mountain Bike Camp, and Adventure Camp. You can secure your spot today with a $50 deposit and four payments from February through May.

Experience the small-camp difference with Leadership Academy, a locally owned, mom-and-pop program where we truly get to know our campers. Firefly and Boat are always happy to answer your questions, and our intentionally small group sizes ensure your child is never lost in the shuffle. With no rigid schedules, kids have the freedom to be wild, explore, or simply relax. They’re scheduled enough during the school year—summer should feel different.

Explore your options and register today --> nashvilledaycamps.com

🌞 Why Register Early for Spring & Summer 2026? 🌿

Planning ahead has its perks! When you register now for Camp Twigs, Adventure Camp, or Mountain Bike Camp, you can:

💳 Spread out your payments — just $50 down and $52/month until summer
💚 Support a small, local business during our slow season
🔁 Enjoy flexibility — no fee to transfer sessions if your plans change

Plus, early registration means your child’s spot is guaranteed for a season full of outdoor fun, adventure, and lifelong memories. 🌳✨

👉 Register today and make summer simple!

https://nashvilledaycamps.com

🍂 Last chance to sign up for Fall Break Camp! 🍂

School’s out in Sumner County October 6–10, and your kids deserve more than extra screen time—they’re ready for an adventure at Camp Twigs Fall Break Camp at Sanders Ferry Park, Hendersonville!

✨ Explore the shoreline for fossils and geodes
✨ Build forts, make crafts, and play outdoor games
✨ Learn outdoor skills like fire-building, bird watching & cane pole fishing
✨ Grow friendships and confidence in a safe, supportive environment

At Camp Twigs, kids have the freedom to explore, problem-solve, and connect with nature—guided by caring counselors, not strict schedules.

👉 Only 15 spots available, and they’re almost gone. Don’t miss your chance—register today and give your child a fall break they’ll never forget!

https://leadershipacademytn.org/camps-list/breakcamp/

We’re excited to announce Fall & Winter Break Camps are in the works—and we’d love for your family to join us!

🍂 Fall Break Camp was such a blast last year, and we can’t wait to get back outside again this season (especially now that it’s not so hot!). ❄️ We’re also planning fun adventures for Winter Break, giving kids a chance to explore, play, and connect with nature even when school’s out.

To make these camps happen, we need a minimum of 8 campers. If you’re interested, please pre-register today. Once we reach 8, we’ll send out the official registration link and lock in your spot.

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Break Camp Pre-Registration Please note that we have a minimum of eight children each week to run these programs. We will notify you within a month of the start date if they are running! Thank you for your interest.

☀️ It’s heating up out there, but we’re keeping our cool at camp! 💦 From creek stomping to paddling adventures to water hose dance parties, we’re finding all the ways to beat the heat with and in the water. 😎🌊

✨ Adventure Camp is magical.✨ We spent the week exploring the outdoors across Nashville. 🛶⚡️🎣🤿🥾🌿 We paddled, zipped, fished, snorkeled, spelunked, hiked, and explored in five different recreation areas!

We hope our teen and tween friends feel empowered to read maps, check the weather, talk to park rangers, and plan some of their own adventures moving forward. 💪🌎

There are a few spots left in our July 21-25 session. Register today! -> nashvilledaycamps.com