Spend Your Summer at Vanderbilt

Vanderbilt Youth Orchestra Chamber & Orchestral Summer Intensive

Arts

This five-day experience is tailored for the most talented young musicians in rising grades 6-12. Students work closely with world-class Vanderbilt Blair School of Music faculty musicians, ensuring artistic growth and creative inspiration.

PROGRAM TYPE: Other, GRADE: Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Week

Nashville Suzuki Institute

Arts

The Nashville Suzuki Institute at Vanderbilt’s Blair School of Music is a summer program for young string musicians that emphasizes technique, ensemble playing, and musical growth through the Suzuki Method. Students build skills and confidence through daily instruction in a supportive university music environment.

PROGRAM TYPE: Other, GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Week

Vanderbilt Tennis Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Tennis offers four weeklong camps for kids ages 7–17 at all skill levels. Campers will work on fundamentals, compete in singles and doubles matches, and participate in fun games for skill development. A discount is available to Vanderbilt employees. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Lacrosse Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Lacrosse provides a middle school camp for rising grades 5–8 that focuses on skills, position play and team concepts. Two camp options are also available for rising grades 8–12. The Elite Camp is designed for experienced players who want to take their game to the next level, while the Goalie Clinic focuses on skills and concepts specific to the goalie position. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Football Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Football offers a half-day youth camp for rising grades K–8, where campers experience an action-packed week of skill development and camaraderie. A discount is available to Vanderbilt employees. For rising grades 9–12, the Clark Lea Prospect Camps feature a testing circuit, position-specific drills and 1-on-1 competitive work in individual one-day sessions. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Men’s Basketball offers a unique opportunity for young athletes to experience the program up close with two-day camps for rising grades 2–9. Each session features individual attention, small group instruction, contests and competitions, including 5-on-5 play. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Volleyball Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Volleyball welcomes players of all ages and skill levels to develop their game in a fun and competitive environment. Offerings include serving, position-specific and advanced skills camps for rising grades 5-12, as well as an all-skills camp for rising grades 3–8. A new team camp offers varsity teams high-level competition and skill development ahead of the season. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Soccer Camps

Athletics

Vanderbilt Soccer camps are designed for players of all levels who want to improve their fundamental soccer skills in a fun and encouraging environment. Three weeklong, full-day sessions are available for rising grades K–6 with the option of a half day. Additional offerings include an evening striker/goalkeeper camp for rising grades 5–9 and half-day prospect camps for females in rising grades 8–12. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Golf Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Golf gives kids the opportunity to have fun and become better golfers. This two-day weekend camp is open to boys and girls ages 10–17 of any skill level. Campers get instruction from the Vanderbilt men’s and women’s golf coaches on fundamentals, technique, rules and etiquette. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Women’s Basketball hosts a four-day youth camp for players ages 5–12 that focuses on skill development, teamwork and game fundamentals. Campers get hands-on instruction through drills and game play. A team camp also provides high school teams with the chance to compete in a tournament-style atmosphere. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

Vanderbilt Baseball Camp

Athletics

Vanderbilt Baseball camps focus on fundamentals in a fun and energetic atmosphere. Half-day camps are available for rising grades 1–8, and the High School Prospect Camp offers a five-day format with intense instruction. A discount is available to Vanderbilt employees. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Athletics , GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Days

American Collegiate Camp

Multi-Disciplinary

ACA’s mission is to provide university based pre-college summer programs creating an interactive environment which allows students to benefit from a well-balanced and structured experience both in and out of the classroom.

PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 2+ Weeks

Varsity Spirit Cheer and Dance

Athletics

Whether your goal is becoming a more cohesive team, mastering a stunt or pirouette, or learning to believe in yourself, Varsity Spirit can help you accomplish it. All Varsity Spirit camps are staffed with top quality instructors, and our talented staff is committed to helping you achieve your personal best.

PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: Days

Hugh Obrien (HOBY) Leadership

Multi-Disciplinary

The HOBY State Leadership Seminar program welcomes school and community nominated students to 3–4-day seminars. These student ambassadors participate in facilitated dialogue and abilities-based workshops to develop awareness of their leadership strengths and an understanding of their leadership values.

PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: Days

Lavner Tech Revolution

STEM

Lavner Education offers cutting-edge tech camps in Robotics, Coding, STEM and more. Proprietary curricula is student-focused for every level. Students learn new, in-demand skills each week to prepare for the future.

PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: 1 Week

Foundation for Teaching Economics

Business

FTE is known nationally for its emphasis on active learning and the engaging activities and lessons used to teach economics. All lessons and programs are correlated with both the Common Core state standards and all 50 standards in economic education.

PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 1 Week

Nashville Skating Academy

Athletics

The Nashville Skating Academy offers a unique intensive summer training program for skaters all over the country. The program offers a large variety of flexible schedules on/off ice classes and three levels of training groups.

PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Day Program, DURATION: Other

Summer Springboard

Multi-Disciplinary

Summer Springboard on the Vanderbilt University campus is an immersive two-week pre-college program for high school students to explore academic and career-focused subjects like business, forensic science, industrial design, and music production through hands-on learning with professionals. Students experience college life in Nashville by combining interactive coursework with excursions, social activities, and skill-building workshops. PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 2+ Weeks

Envision

Multi-Disciplinary

NYLF Pathways to STEM is a unique learning experience for bright, forward-thinking elementary school students who will evolve into next generation innovators, engineers, doctors, software developers, and scientists. Students learn by doing during hands-on simulations and workshops with like-minded peers. They also have the opportunity to choose the experience that is best suited for them by selecting either the six-day Residential or the five-day Day program.

PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: Elementary, FORMAT: Hybrid, DURATION: 1 Week

iD Tech

STEM

iD Tech hosts both online and in-person summer technology courses for children aged 7 to 19. These courses include coding, robotics, game design and more. As of 2023, iD Tech have enrolled 50,000 students have expanded internationally, spreading their Silicon Valley startup culture around the world and online. PROGRAM TYPE: Specialty and Enrichment Programs, GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Hybrid, DURATION: 1 Week

Outset VUMC Program

Outset is a pre-college academic summer camp for high schoolers interested in medicine.  This program is geared for 9th-12th grade students interested in medicine or healthcare careers. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Collaborative Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 1 Week

Outset Partnership (Arts & Science)

STEM

Outset at Vanderbilt University is a selective, one-week summer program for high school students interested in medicine and healthcare careers. Students gain hands-on exposure to medical specialties through clinical simulations, mentorship from healthcare professionals, and a residential college campus experience at Vanderbilt. PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Collaborative Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 1 Week

Summer Discovery (Athletics)

Athletics

Summer Discovery at Vanderbilt provides students with hands-on, college-level experiences and insight into their future academic and professional paths. Through athletics-focused programming, students explore sports performance, sports management, leadership, and wellness while developing teamwork, discipline, and strategic thinking in an immersive campus setting.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Collaborative Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 2+ Weeks

Summer Discovery (Business)

Business

Summer Discovery at Vanderbilt offers students hands-on, college-level experiences that provide early exposure to academic and professional pathways. Through business-focused courses, students explore leadership, entrepreneurship, marketing, and finance while developing real-world problem-solving and collaboration skills alongside peers with shared interests.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Collaborative Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 2+ Weeks

Summer Discovery (Computing)

STEM

Summer Discovery at Vanderbilt provides students with hands-on, college-level experiences and an early look at their academic and career potential. In addition to courses across business, leadership, medicine, and the humanities, students can explore computing-focused programs that introduce coding, data analysis, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies through applied, project-based learning.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Collaborative Programs, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 2+ Weeks

Career Connections SAVY (Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for Youth)

Multi-Disciplinary

SAVY Career Connections pairs high school students with industry professionals for tailored mentorship and real-world career exploration. Through guided projects and personalized support, students build practical skills, deepen their understanding of a field, and prepare for future academic and professional goals.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, GRADE: Middle School, FORMAT: Day Program DURATION: 1 Week

SAVY (Summer Academy at Vanderbilt for Youth)

Multi-Disciplinary

The Vanderbilt SAVY (Students as Vanderbilt Youth) program offers high school students a flexible, self-paced online learning experience with college-level courses designed to deepen subject knowledge and build academic skills. Participants engage with rigorous material on their own schedule while receiving support from Vanderbilt instructors and a community of peers.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, GRADE: Elementary, Middle School, FORMAT: Day Program DURATION: 1 Week

Vanderbilt Mentor Immersion (Virtual)

Multi-Disciplinary

The Vanderbilt Mentor Immersion program connects motivated high school students with expert mentors to explore a subject in depth through sustained, project-based collaboration. Students develop advaThe Vanderbilt Mentor Immersion program connects motivated high school students with expert mentors to explore a subject in depth through sustained, project-based collaboration. Students develop advanced research, problem-solving, and communication skills while working in a small, intellectually driven cohort.nced research, problem-solving, and communication skills while working in a small, intellectually driven cohort.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Other, DURATION: 2+ Weeks

Vanderbilt Summer Academy

Multi-Disciplinary

The Vanderbilt Summer Academy provides accelerated summer courses for gifted and high-ability students from rising grades 7-12. Courses which are taught by the wealth of faculty and scholars here in the Vanderbilt University and Nashville community, are designed to be challenging, wide-ranging and interdisciplinary.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, GRADE: Middle School, High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: Other

Vanderbilt Summer Institute

Multi-Disciplinary

The Vanderbilt Summer Institutes (VSI) offer immersive, two-week residential programs for academically advanced rising high school juniors and seniors seeking a true college-level experience. Through focused, discussion-driven courses taught by Vanderbilt faculty and scholars, students engage deeply with a single subject while experiencing the intellectual and social life of a university campus.

PROGRAM TYPE: Vanderbilt Programs for Talented Youth, GRADE: High School, FORMAT: Residential, DURATION: 2+ Weeks