Does your child want to explore architecture? This camp is perfect for young designers who want to take their first steps towards designing their own dream building!

Bring the family for a one-, two-, or three-night experience in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Bond with your child while playing games that build confidence, awaken the senses, and fire the imagination. Get to know the forest and its creatures, wade in a cool mountain stream, sing songs and hear stories around the campfire, and, perhaps, before bedtime – you guessed it – see the fireflies light up the night.

The Great Smokies Experience is a one-of-a-kind college class experience for high school students entering their junior and senior years, as well as recent high school graduates. Created and administered by professional educators from Maryville College, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, and the Mountain Challenge Program, this is an eleven-day program where you will experience the great outdoors through hands-on experience and getting up close and personal with nature.

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.

Venture into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain backcountry, spending 10 days and 9 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like yourself! Grow your understanding of outdoor living ethics, and learn firsthand about the animals and plants that call these mountains home.

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.