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On Your Radar
FREE WILD ABOUT FUNGUS
615-370-4672 owlshill.org/wild-about-fungus Learn the basics of mushroom cultivation and take a guided hike at Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary (545 Beech Creek Road, Brentwood) at 10 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Cost is $36 for two people.
ZOO RUN RUN
615-833-1534 nashvillezoo.org/zoo-run-run Join a herd of runners and walkers for a winter 5K adventure at Nashville Zoo (3777 Nolensville Pike, Nashville). Bundle up, hit the trail and gallop through areas not normally available to the public, from 2 - 5 p.m.
2022 NHL STADIUM SERIES
nhl.com/fans/stadium-series Come see the Nashville Predators take on the Tampa Bay Lightning for their first outdoor home game at Nissan Stadium (1 Titans Way, Nashville). 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $95.
THE PROM
Classical works created specifically for the Nashville Parthenon (2500 West End Ave., Nashville). People, Places, Things will premiere live in the Parthenon’s Naos room while the soundtrack is performed for the audience. Show starts at 6:30 p.m. and cost is $15.
MON 28
FREE MAKE & TAKE MONDAY AT LINEBAUGH
615-893-4131 x114 rclstn.org
Ages 3 - 12 can go to Linebaugh Library (105 West Vine St., Murfreesboro) for a craft from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
FREE SNAKE FEEDING AT WILDERNESS STATION
See Monday, Feb. 14.
TASTE OF GOO GOO
See Friday, Feb. 4.
The first-ever outdoor NHL Stadium Series at Nissan Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 26 matches the Nashville Predators and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
WENDY’S ADVENTURE TO NEVERLAND
See Thursday, Feb. 17.
COLBIE CAILLAT: COCO LIVE
cmatheater.com
Two-time Grammy-winning singersongwriter Colbie Caillat brings her “Coco Live” tour to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s CMA Theater (224 5th Ave. S., Nashville). Show starts at 8 p.m. and tickets cost $39.50.
See Dierks Bentley perform live at Bridgestone Arena (501 Broadway, Nashville). Show starts at 7 p.m. and tickets start at $45.
THE PROM
See Tuesday, Feb. 22.
SAT 26
FREE EXPLORE WITH A NATURALIST
See Saturday, Feb. 12.
FREE KIDSVILLE AT THE PARTHENON
See Saturday, Feb. 5.
FREE PUPPET SHOW: ANANSI THE SPIDER
See Friday, Feb. 11.
FREE LIVING HISTORY WALK AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY
brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Costumed re-enactors portray figures in Williamson County’s history at Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road Brentwood) from 1 - 4 p.m.
THE HENRY FORD’S INNOVATION NATION LIVE!
tpac.org
The Saturday morning show comes to life at TPAC’s Polk Theater (505 Deaderick St., Nashville). Hear educational stories about yesterday and today’s visionaries and innovators. Show starts at 11 a.m. and tickets cost $15.
FREE FROM NOTHING TO SOMETHING AT BRENTWOOD LIBRARY
brentwood-tn.libcal.com
Come to Brentwood Library (8109 Concord Road Brentwood) to join The National Museum of African-American Music from 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. to learn the music innovations of African Americans. Each child will receive an instrument to take home.
LANDSCAPE OF ENSLAVEMENT GUIDED GROUNDS TOURS
See Saturday, Feb. 5.
FREE NATURE IN THE WILD ART FAIR AT WILDERNESS STATION
615-217-3017 dthomas@murfreesborotn.gov
Nature-inspired art by local artists will be on display and for sale during this all-day event at the Wilderness Station (401 Volunteer Road, Murfreesboro).
FREE YOUNG CHEFS
615-862-5866 library.nashville.org Come join the kids’ cooking class at Inglewood Library (4312 Gallatin Pike, Nashville) to learn culinary basics from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. For ages 8-10. See Tuesday, Feb. 22.
WENDY’S ADVENTURE TO NEVERLAND
See Thursday, Feb. 17.
SUN 27
FREE LEGO BUILDING FUN
See Sunday, Feb. 6.
FREE NOLENSVILLE BOOK NOOK’S POP-UP
thenolensvillebooknook.com
Shop and explore at this casual book party from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at The Town Barre (7240 Nolensville Road, Nolensville). Activities include storytime, tips to grow readers, “craftivities,” a parent book club and more.
POPOVICH PET COMEDY THEATER
comedypet.com/tour
See the comedy and juggling skills of former Moscow Circus veteran Gregory Popovich and his performing pets at 1 and 5 p.m. at Franklin Theatre (419 Main St., Franklin). Tickets start at $35.
DEER RUN MOTHER-SON PICNIC
615-794-2918 deerrun.camp/mother-son Enjoy early spring adventures at Deer Run (3845 Perkins Road., Thompsons Station) complete with outdoor activities to get you and your boy moving, active and energized. Cost is $29.95.
WENDY’S ADVENTURE TO NEVERLAND
See Thursday, Feb. 17.
THE PROM FREE NINTENDO CLUB BELLEVUE
615-862-5854
Play various Nintendo consoles at Bellevue Library (720 Baugh Road, Nashville) from 4 - 5:30 p.m. For grades 5 - 12.
FREE YOGA WITH NASHVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY (ONLINE)
See Monday, Feb. 7.
ON YOUR RADAR
DEAR EVAN HANSEN
March 2 - 6 TPAC’s Jackson Hall tpac.org
NASHVILLE LAWN & GARDEN SHOW
March 3 - 6 Tennessee Fairgrounds nashvillelawnandgardenshow.com
DINO TREK
March 11 - July 31 Nashville Zoo nashvillezoo.org
CHEEKWOOD IN BLOOM
March 12 - April 10 Cheekwood cheekwood.org
DINOSAUR FESTIVAL
March 18 - 20 Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park nashville.dinoexpousa.com
BABY SHARK LIVE!
March 30 TPAC’s Jackson Hall tpac.org
SUMMER CAMPS
Planning for the BEST SUMMER EVER
starts here!
BATTLE GROUND ACADEMY
Battle Ground Academy is Williamson County’s No. 1 private K - 12 school, and in the summers, it’s home to a robust camp program for children ages 4 and up. With half- and full-day options available, our on-campus programming includes more than 40 camps, ranging from art and cheerleading to coding and soccer. Students can hone their skills in an athletic camp, enjoy a breadth of activities in Cannon Ball Camp, or explore new passions in our arts and enrichment programs – or DO IT ALL by participating in multiple sessions throughout the summer.
CHEEKWOOD ESTATE AND GARDENS
1200 Forrest Park Drive, Nashville 615-356-8000 | cheekwood.org
Cheekwood offers both half-day and full-day camps focusing on art and nature including drawing, painting, clay, gardening and more, for campers ages 5-14 years old. Summer 2022 brings new camps inspired storybooks and the exciting Colorscapes exhibition. Campers will be outside in the garden as well as in the classroom discovering, experimenting, and creating unique pieces of art. Perennial favorites will return, including Studio Sampler, Artist Exploration, and Garden Sprouts.
DEER RUN CAMPS & RETREATS
3845 Perkins Road, Thompson’s Station 615-794-2918 | deerrun.camp/camps
DAY CAMPS – Winter, Spring Break, and Summer Camps, age 5 - grade 6. THE place for your child to have a fun and memorable experience. Campers discover strengths, complete challenges, and create life-long memories. Traditional camp with exciting recreation and games. Includes archery, pedal karts, climbing tower, giant swing, zip lines, and more! OVERNIGHT CAMPS – THE place for your preteen and youth (grades 3 - 10) to have a fun and a memorable camp experience. One and two-week camps. Campers discover strengths, complete challenges, create life-long memories, and form deeper friendships when they unplug and connect with others. Lake activities, zip lines, games, and more. FAMILY CAMPS – Year-round adventures for all ages. Customize your experience by choosing recreational activities your family will enjoy: zip lines, giant swing, pedal karts, and more. All-inclusive: upscale accommodations, recreation, games, movie night (outdoor when weather permits), meals. Spend focused time together, create long-lasting memories, share adventures, explore nature, and become powerfully united.
MY GYM OF BRENTWOOD
Creating Moments That Matter! From fi rst steps to handstands My Gym grows with your child. My Gym was born out of our passion to teach children in a fun, physically engaging environment. We delight in seeing children’s eyes light up for all those incredible milestones, from the tentative fi rst steps to tumbling down soft mats. Sharing the parents’ excitement with their children’s accomplishments is the high point of our day.
Experience the joy of dance at School of Nashville Ballet! Our Children’s Classes help students ages 2 - 7 reach important developmental milestones while having fun. Open to ages 8 - 18, our Community Youth Classes guide students in building upon their dance education and provides fl exible classes to accommodate busy schedules. So why wait? Spark a lifelong love of movement today! Enroll in our Spring semester classes now at nashvilleballet.com/snbclasses or 615-297-2966 x910.
ACTING ALL AROUND
Summer Theater Camps from Acting All Around. Let’s Make a Play! – Through improvised storytelling and exploration, students will create their own original short play. Audition Technique – This camp is for teens wanting to take their performance skills to the next level. Call or visit our website for more information. Book today!
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
800 Ft. Negley Blvd., Nashville 615-862-5160 | adventuresci.org
Opening minds to the wonders of science and technology for 75 years. Plan an adventure for the family including a show in the Sudekum Planetarium, an immersive experience of sound and music in soundBox, live science shows and more!
BELLEVUE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
7097 Old Harding Pike, Ste. J, Nashville 615-662-8553 | bellepac.com
Calling all performers! Bellevue Performing Arts Center offers dance, acting and music all under one roof! With our new triple threat class, you receive all those services in one class! Prefer one-on-one instruction? Our music teacher is holding private lessons on Monday and Tuesday after school. Just want to dance? BellePAC has a wide selection of ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, and musical theater. If your dancer is passionate about performing through adulthood, our Performance Company is for you!
BILL TAYLOR BUSHIDO SCHOOL OF KARATE
1911 Business Campus Drive, Murfreesboro 615-890-6755 1820 N.W. Broad St., Murfreesboro 615-893-6003
Let martial arts take your kids to new heights! Bill Taylor’s Bushido School of Karate offers programs in traditional karate for ages 3 - adult. Call now to get one month free plus a uniform.
THE CAVERNS – CAMP CAVERNS
555 Charlie Roberts Road, Pelham 615-406-8142 | thecaverns.com/camp-caverns
Camp Caverns is a residential summer camp in Pelham, dedicated to exploration and growth. Our mission is to provide girls and boys, ages 8 - 13, an epic experience that will be the highlight of their summer and one they will treasure for the rest of their lives. Camp Caverns is a nurturing place where campers can be themselves while building character and confi dence. Camp weeks are fi lled with exploration and discovery. Campers explore the great outdoors and participate in arts and sports. Registration now open for camps in July.
FLOUR POWER
330 Franklin Road, Ste. 110A, Brentwood 615-961-3466 | fl ourpowerstudios.com
Children love exploring creativity and the idea of learning new skills –– especially when there’s a lot of fun involved! At Flour Power, Lil’ Chefs and Twin Chefs get to explore their love of food in a way that’s truly unique, fun, and memorable. Owner/camp director, Shannon Mock Miller is passionate about teaching children, and her Brentwood cooking studio is designed to help children fi nd a passion for cooking as they bond and make incredible memories together at a Flour Power Summer Camp. Visit our website or stop by our Brentwood location to sign up for Summer 2022.
HARVEST MARTIAL ARTS
The Harvest Concept, formerly Harvest Martial Arts, opened in 2016, and is long known for its specialty in teaching Han Mu Do, the traditional Korean art of self defense, and is the only Han Mu Do school in the state of Tennessee. We offer classes for ages 3 through adult. We focus on optimism, balance and harmony, building mental and physical strength through movement and practices, such as martial arts, yoga, and traditional archery.
HORTON HAVEN CHRISTIAN CAMP
3711 Reed Harris Road, Lewisburg 931-364-7656 | hortonhaven.org
We are OPEN this summer! Overnight camps and day camps are running as scheduled. We will be operating with fewer campers and new procedures for cleaning and sanitizing. It’s time to get outside! Register on our website.
BOOST GYMNASTICS
11 Vaughns Gap Road, Nashville 615-352-8533 | boostgymnastics.com
Offering theme-based co-ed kids camps throughout the year for ages 3 - 12. Summer, Fall Break, Holiday, and Spring Break. Outta School Spot camp is for school-age youth when school is out. Don’t see the date you need? We offer custom camps just for your needs. We need at least 10 campers to put on a custom camp for you. All of our camps have great instructors, small groups, games, crafts, swimming (ages 5 - 12), infl atable obstacle courses, fi eld house play time, and of course great gymnastics/tumbling. Our camps are not gymnastics focused, but more of an active fun and fi tness camp. Our campers have the opportunity to participate in many different activities and events.
CAMP WOODMONT
381 Moonlight Drive, Cloudland, GA 423-472-6070 | campwoodmont.com
Camp Woodmont on Lookout Mountain in northwest Georgia is a traditional, overnight camp for boys and girls ages 6 - 14. Just 30 minutes from Chattanooga. Features horseback riding, high-ropes/climbing, sports, dance, crafts, canoeing, archery and more! Founded on Christian principles in 1981, it’s the perfect place to build lifelong friendships and memories.
Look for more camps in the directories on our website at nashvilleparent.com/directories.
i9 SPORTS®
629-236-5822 | i9sports.com
With over 3 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nation’s largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, communitybased youth sports programs. We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for boys and girls ages 3 and up in sports such as fl ag football, soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for busy families.
LEADERSHIP ACADEMY CAMPS 615-856-4772 | nashvilledaycamps.com info@leadershipacademyllc.com
Leadership Academy creates camps that connect children to nature, makes friends and develops social skills for children ages 5 - 17. We believe that play and outdoor exploration increases creativity, confi dence, social intelligence and grit. Our goal is to get children outside, exploring, learning, playing and having fun so that they develop a strong sense of self and a deeper connection to nature. Our camps are Camp Twigs, Nashville Sail Camp, Mountain Bike Camp, and Teen Leaders.
MONTGOMERY BELL ACADEMY, SUMMER @ MBA
More than 100 sports, enrichment and academic camps and classes allow rising fi rst graders to high school boys and girls to fi ll their summer with activities. Offerings include sports, outdoor adventure, art, leadership, study skills, science, crafts and computer. MBA faculty, staff and students work with campers, providing families a glimpse of the MBA community. Visit our website and click on the “Camp” tab.
Our winter, spring and summer camps inspire a lifelong enthusiasm for science and learning, teaching creative problem-solving skills, teamwork and perseverance in an entertaining, kid-friendly setting. The camps are full- or half-day and are excellent for ages 5 - 12. Sibling discounts are available.
ONE GOAL SPORTS
Murfreesboro 615-896-7309 | onegoalsports.net
A non-profi t, community-based sports league providing quality sports programming for families in a fun, Christian environment. Now registering for Spring and Summer.
SOUTHERN STARS MONTESSORI
Registration is now open for 2022 camps! Camps include outdoor play, geographic exploration, social activities, and Kindergarten readiness. We explore nature by using the outdoors as our classroom. We look at a new country each week. And we prepare for Kindergarten with phonetic learning, basic math skills, and writing utensil control. Visit our website for more information and to register.
RIVERVIEW CAMP FOR GIRLS
757 CR 614, Mentone, AL 800-882-0722 | riverviewcamp.com
Voted best sleep-away camp more than six times in the Best of Parenting reader’s poll. Riverview is embraced by tall graceful pines and billowing hardwoods, nestled into a bend of Little River atop Lookout Mountain. One- and two-week sessions. Ages 6 - 16. Member of Christian Camping International and accredited by AEE and ACA. Traditional camp activities. Facilities include a heated pool, tennis courts, climbing tower, horseback riding, bathrooms and showers in all cabins. Campers select six activities daily. 5:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. Spartan Development Academy is a skills based training league for children ages 5 - 13. The program is designed for players looking for more than recreational soccer but not ready to commit to travel soccer. Check out our sibling discount and referral program with Mini Spartans and Spartan Development Academy. Join us anytime! Register for the fall league training today.
UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE
Led by faculty bringing their expertise and passion, camps offer diverse programming in sports, academics, arts and technology. Flexible morning and afternoon sessions allow either whole- or half-day experiences of fun and learning. After care until 5 p.m.
THE WEBB SCHOOL
319 Webb Road E, Bell Buckle 931-389-6003 thewebbschool.com/summer-programs
WEBB CAMP Art, outdoor adventure with zip line, robotics, science and more! Co-ed, current grades 2 - 8. Jun. 13 - 17, Jun. 20 - 25, and Jun. 27 - Jul. 1. Day Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $350 (15% multi-week discount). Bus service from Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, $60 per week. Overnight Camp: Jun. 19 - 24, Jun. 26 - Jul. 1. Check in Sunday at 5 p.m. Cost: $850 ($100 off each additional week) SPORTS CAMP Jul. 18 - 22. Co-ed, current grades 2 - 8. Day Camp: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Cost: $300. Bus service from Murfreesboro and Tullahoma, $60 per week. Overnight Camp: Jul. 17 - 22. Co-ed, rising grades 5 - 8. Check in Sunday at 5 p.m. Cost: $800.
YMCA CAMP OCOEE
111 YMCA Drive, Ocoee, TN 423-338-5588 | ymcacampocoee.org
Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, YMCA Camp Ocoee has been providing children with wilderness adventures since 1923. One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7 - 15. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include horseback riding, white-water rafting, kayaking, climbing, mountain biking, camp-outs and more.
DAY CAMPS THAT DEVELOP CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY, SOCIAL-INTELLIGENCE AND GRIT
Local, Safe, Fun for Ages 5-17
LEARN MORE AT
NASHVILLEDAYCOMPS.COM/CAMP22
OR CALL US 615-856-4772
SUMMER THEATRE CAMPS
Ages 6 & Up • Small Class Sizes No Hidden Fees Build Your Own Play! Learn Audition Technique! Build Creativity, Confi dence & Community!
Registration begins in February!
Join our email list online for VIP access.
(615) 375-3565 • www.actingallaround.com
