Discovery Camp is where kids go to be kids – getting curious, asking questions, exploring new places, and feeling free – all while living inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and gaining a deeper appreciation for nature.

In this six-day, five-night summer camp experience, campers will explore habitats throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park and will conduct their own field investigation. Campers will practice thinking critically as they decide how to find answers to newly-formed questions, draw connections and identify patterns that open their eyes to the magic inner workings of nature, and develop relationships with others as they play and discover together.

Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that’s made us the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Summer Fun on Your Child’s Dream Campus This is more than a camp. It’s a chance for your child to come face-to-face with friends and mentors who share their interests, all in an inspiring setting that excites them for the future. Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun, they’ll get the ultimate taste of collegiate life, from campus exploration and iconic architecture to meals in the dining halls and sweet dreams in the dorms. You get more. A LOT more. iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Our on-campus programs include an exclusive package designed for maximum inspiration and long-term success.

Our most popular camp introduces modern and hip-hop techniques including spoken word, break dance and Memphis Jookin. Every activity during this week is focused on how peace and community can be realized through dance.

Children bring Sergei Prokofiev’s classical symphonic fairy tale to life through the variety of dance styles representing the story’s characters. They will create their own props for our final performance during daily craft activities. 

Smoky Mountain Family Camp is a 6-day, 5-night adventure that is designed for families who are ready to leave their cares behind in exchange for a week of outdoor family fun. You’ll get to choose your own adventure as you pick which guided activities you want to do each day.

The John Thurman Trout Adventure Camp promotes an appreciation of cold-water conservation by teaching campers the sport of fly fishing in mountain streams. All planned activities are aimed at developing campers’ knowledge and skills that pertain to fly fishing.

Spark your kid’s creativity and build their confidence with our all-new Camp Invention® Connect program, Explore! Each kit brings a unique set of challenges inspired by world-changing inventors, and certified educator Coaches help kids make real connections through instruction, teamwork and outdoor play. They’ll dive into ocean research with their own aquatic friend, develop inventions for space exploration, build a spinning robotic artist and design a mega marble arcade! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.