Summer Camp 2023

Full Day Camp Options!

This summer we are offering a full day camp option for ages 6-14, allowing campers to dive deep into a variety of topics from gardening to art. These camps run 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and include lunch care (please note that lunch is not included). Please see the registrations to be completed online section below for more information on signing up.

A half day option for both morning (9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) and afternoon (1:00 PM – 4:00 PM) will be offered every week to our 5-year-olds, you can sign up for both to make a full day option. If doing so, please see the registrations to be completed over the phone section below for more information on signing up.

Registration

Registrations to be completed online: morning camps, afternoons camps and full day camps.

Registrations to be completed over the phone: morning and afternoon camp of the same age group in the same week. Call (615) 353-2151 to register.

Enrollment is limited and programs fill up quickly. Early registration is encouraged to ensure space in the camp of your choice. If you encounter problems with online registration, please call (615) 353-2151 for assistance

Registrations to be completed online:

Morning camps run from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, with carpool for pick up beginning at 11:50 AM. Afternoon camps begin at 1:00 PM, with carpool for pick up beginning at 3:50 PM. Full day camps run from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM and include lunch care. To sign up for either a morning or afternoon camp or a full day camp, with your choice of extended care, please complete your registration online. All camps are Monday-Friday, and pricing is for the full week. If you encounter problems with online registration or have questions, please call (615) 353-2151 for assistance.

Registrations to be completed over the phone:

Send your camper for a morning camp and afternoon camp of the same age group (not a full day camp) and receive a discount, including lunch care. In order to receive the discount, you must call (615) 353-2151 and speak with a Cheekwood representative between the hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Have your camp selection and payment ready. Please note that your camper is not registered until you have spoken with a Cheekwood representative. We will do our best to make sure that all calls and messages are handled in the order in which they were received.

Member Discounts

Family/Household and Society level memberships that include admission privileges for children 17 and under are eligible to receive a discount on all Cheekwood summer camps. Members must Sign In/Register on the ticketing page prior to checkout so that online purchasing discounts will apply. Names of members completing registration must match the names associated with the Cheekwood membership recorded in our membership database.

Please Note: In order to receive a Member discount, you must be a member before registering for summer camp. Visit our membership page to learn more about the wonderful benefits of a Cheekwood membership.

Waiting List

Our wait list enables parents to add their camper(s) to an electronic wait list when they encounter a camp that is full. Cheekwood Camp Staff will manage the process by contacting parents if a spot becomes available.

Wait List

Cancellation Policy

More than 30 days before the start date of your camper’s camp session: full refund minus $35 processing fee
15-30 days before the first day of camper’s camp session: 50% refund
14 days from the first day of camper’s camp session: no refund

Registration cancellations/changes cannot be completed online. Please email [email protected] to request a cancellation.

Please note: We do not offer refunds for missed days of camp. Camps cancelled by Cheekwood because of low enrollment will automatically be refunded in full. You will be notified no less than 5 days in advance if a class is cancelled and will try to accommodate your child in another camp session.

Please Note: Cheekwood cannot ‘switch’ classes. If you cancel a class to register for another, the cancellation is considered a separate transaction and the administrative fee will apply. We do not offer refunds for missed days of camp. Camps cancelled by Cheekwood because of low enrollment will automatically be refunded in full. Cheekwood will notify you no less than 5 days in advance if a class is cancelled and will try to accommodate your child in another camp session.

Scholarships

NEW Guidelines for 2023 Scholarships

Scholarship Applications Open: February 6 at 9 AM

Thanks to the support of the Siddy Foote Fund, Cheekwood is proud to offer financial assistance options to allow greater access to summer camp and to share the experience with as many children as possible. New in 2023, applications will be reviewed according to families’ financial need, household income and household size based on the eligibility standards for free and reduced lunches. They are evaluated on a first-come, first-served basis.

The personal and financial information provided on the application will remain secure and completely confidential.

Scholarships will cover either 50% of the cost of camp including lunch care and after care or 100% of the cost of camp including lunch care and after care. Once your application is reviewed you will be notified via email of the status. Please allow 2-3 business day after submitting your application for a response.

• Your camper must be between the ages of 5-14 at the time of camp
• You must have access to transportation to and from Cheekwood
• One week maximum of scholarship will be given per camper

Please be aware that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Scholarship Application

Age Limits

For all camps, campers must be the proper age on or before the first day of the camper’s registered class in order to enroll. Cheekwood has the right to cancel or switch the session of anyone registered in the wrong age group. If you have questions about moving your child to a different age range, please email [email protected] or call (615) 353-9827 prior to registering for camp.

Special Needs

Cheekwood will make every attempt to serve campers who require special attention or consideration. As we are not a special needs camp, there may be some needs that we are unable to meet. We have a policy not to accept campers whose needs are beyond our training or capabilities. If your child has a special need or a life threatening allergy, please contact the Education Department at 615-353-2151 to discuss their needs before registering. We want to prepare the staff and teachers in advance so that we can make your child’s camp experience the best and safest it can be. Camper Aids must be at least 18 years or older.

48-Hour Illness Policy

Your child must remain free of fever or vomiting for 48 hours before returning to camp. The 48 hours begins when your child last vomits or when the fever has broken and remains in a normal range. Cheekwood does not refund missed camp days in the event of illness.