Recommended Summer Reading

All Summer Long

Okay, we're cheating with this one. It's not really a camp, but an on-going opportunity for your child to engage his or her mind all summer long!

Below are three reading lists with hundreds of books suggested for every reading level. Titles within are broken down to appropriate ranges of grade level.

IMPORTANT: These books are not required reading. Individual schools and teachers may have required reading lists. If you have a question about required summer reading matierals, contact your child's school or teacher directly.

Elementary

Middle

High

RoboCamp 2012 (Camp Full)
July 9 - 13
Rising 5th - 7th graders
Bailey STEM Magnet Middle School

Campers will enjoy learning basic robotic principles involving electrical circuits, batteries, switches, DC motors, and robotic arm and hand actuators. They will build their own challenging six-degree-of-freedom robotic arm, and even learn how to solder! This robotics fundamentals camp will conclude with a robotic competition and exhibition celebration that is open to family and friends. - LEARN MORE
 

Student Technology Toolbox
June 11, 20 & 21
July 17 & 18
Vanderbilt University

Gain essential computer skills that will last long after the summer ends! This will be a “hands on” class where teens will pop off the cover of a desk top computer and have a look around to learn what the parts of the computer are and how they work. Upon completion of the class, each student will receive a good refurbished computer system with a minimum of Intel Pentium 4 processor, 256 MB RAM, a network card, a keyboard, a mouse, and a monitor given as a FREE gift to all participants that complete the workshop. - LEARN MORE
 

Summer Encore Camp
MNPS Sponsored Camp
Session I - June 4 - 7 and 11 - 14
Session II - June 18 - June 21 and 25 - 28 (Session Full)
Robertson Academy

This summer’s theme is Epic Encore Odysseys: A Creative Journey through the Arts and Sciences. Campers will have opportunities to extend their school-year exploration of the “who, what, where, when, why, and how” of a life-changing journey. Encore’s experiential camp integrates language arts, science, social studies, mathematics, art, music, and wellness with creative and critical thinking and real-world problem solving. Plus it is loads of fun! - LEARN MORE
 

Camp Invention

Session I - June 4 - 8
Eakin Elementary, Granbery Elementary, Julia Green Elementary

Session II - June 11 - June 15
Shayne Elementary, Gower Elementary, Ruby Major Elementary

Session III - June 25 - 29
Robert E. Lillard Elementary

Led by Metro Nashville Public School educators, the weeklong Camp Invention program immerses rising 1st through 6th grade children in exciting hands-on activities disguised as fun, summer activities. Participants spend their time navigating an island via upcycled ships, learning the power of combining magnetism and electricity, while developing and designing inventions with their peers. Each lesson explores connections between science, technology, engineering, and innovation. Discounts are available for those who register early! - LEARN MORE
 

ScienceQuest
at the Adventure Science Center

Various Sessions from May 29 - August 10

Adventure Science Center fills your child’s summer vacation with exciting experiments, fun games and endless discovery through hands-on exhibits, and programs of its Science Quest summer camps. Campers take virtual trips through the cosmos in the Sudekum Planetarium, learn to be inventors, experiment in labs, and so much more. - LEARN MORE
 

TSU Summer Success Institute

May 25 - June 29
Tennessee State University
High School Students

The Summer Success Institute provides high-school students with the tools necessary to improve their ACT/SAT scores or to successfully complete the initial test-taking attempt. For graduating high-school seniors who have been admitted to TSU for fall 2012, the Summer Success Institute offers an opportunity to enhance skills in the areas of reading, writing, math and test-taking. - LEARN MORE
 

Information Technology Camps
Networking Camp - June 4 - 8
Alice Camp - June 11 - June 15
Robotics Camp - June 11 - 15
High School Students - FREE to attend
Nashville State Community College

Nashville State Community College will be hosting three Information Technology (IT) camps this summer for high school students during the weeks of June the 4-8 and June 11-15. These camps will introduce high school students to various fields in the IT industry. The topics will be Robotics, Networking and Alice(a programming language). The students will receive a $50 stipend per camp. - LEARN MORE
 

University of Tennessee Camp Creativity

Session I - June 11 - 15
Session II - June 25 - 29
Grades 4 - 7
Christ Presbyterian Academy & Brentwood Middle School

Join Destination Imagination, the University of Tennessee and NASA for a ground-breaking summer experience which is sure to unleash your creativity! Problem solve, design and innovate while collaborating with a team to develop solutions to dynamic challenges. Put your critical thinking abilities to the test and unleash your true potential through this unforgettable summer opportunity! - LEARN MORE
 

Mt. Bethel Summer Academy

June 4 - July 13
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Mt. Bethel Baptist Church
1501 Arthur Ave, 37208

Our Summer Academy will run for six weeks(with an additional two weeks being offered after the end date) and is designed for Pre-Kindergarten (must be entering Kindergarten) through completed sixth grade to tutor and advance students in the areas in Math and Reading/Language Arts. Students will enjoy their summer without the risk of an academic set back. Our day is strategically planned to balance fun and learning. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily. - LEARN MORE
 

New Hope Summer Enrichment Camp

May 29 - July 20
7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
New Hope Baptist Church
1303 Hawkins Street, 37203

Our program is designed to meet the educational needs of students by increasing academic achievement and student performance in preparation of returning to school in the fall. Emphasis will be placed on strengthening reading, writing, math and computer skills. Students will be taught the importance of good citizenship and how to develop positive relationships. Also, students will be involved in art, music, dance, and public speaking which will allow them to express their creativity and imagination. Recreational time will include indoor/outdoor activities. Various educational field trips will be taken. Our visits to area universities will expose students to the climate and routine of a higher education facility. Health Awareness will be an important part of the program emphasizing hygiene, grooming, healthy eating, and exercising. Resource speakers such as a fireman, police woman, nurse, dentist, juvenile court officer and others, will be asked to speak to our students about safety and first aid. - LEARN MORE | REGISTER
 

Fairfield Missionary Baptist
Summer Enrichment Program

May 29 - July 20
Grades 1-8
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
Fairfield Missionary Baptist Church
1004 S. Dickerson Road
Goodlettsville, TN 37072

Students will have the advantage of certified teachers reviewing Math, Reading, Social Studies and Science during the entire session. Special areas of instruction: (weekly)

• Band – for students who already play an instrument and would like to maintain or improve their skills
• Oratorical Instruction – facilitated by Toastmasters of Tennessee
• Finances/Economics – with the opportunity to set up and work a business within the program
• Discovering Your Talents – cooking, art, dance, etc.
• Physical education – daily with a trainer from the MTSU Athletic Department