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MTSU Summer Experiences

MTSU Summer Experiences

Thank you for your interest in the many summer camps, seminars, and learning experiences offered by Middle Tennessee State University. For over five decades, MTSU has provided summer activities for young children, teens, and adults alike.

The 2024 summer experiences are listed below. Listings include the camp organizers and contact info, a short description of each experience, dates, costs, and registration deadlines. Please contact the camp organizer if you have questions or wish to register.

Again, thank you for your interest in MTSU.

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Camp InformationDatesTimeCostDescriptionAudience (Age)
American Red Cross Swim Classes
615-898-2104
May 8See scheduleStudents: $65
Employees: $75
Guests: $85
https://www.mtsu.edu/camprec/aquatics/swim-lessons.php

Our Learn-to-Swim program is unique compared to other learn to swim programs. The program is designed for children over 6 months up to adults. Students progress through the levels at their own pace, mastering the skills in one level before advancing to the next. 
Children over 6 months up to adults
Basketball – Nick McDevitt Day Camp
Robert Burlingham
615-904-8561
May 28 – May 31, 2024Full-Day: 9am- 4pm;

Half-Day: 9am-12:30 pm
Full-Day: $275 pre-registration ($300 after May 22)

Half-Day: $175

MTSU employees: contact for 10% discount
Register at https://nickmcdevittbasketballcamps.com/

The Nick McDevitt Basketball Camp is a fun environment for campers of all ages! Each player will learn the fundamentals of the game along with specialized instruction in shooting, defense, ball-handling, and rebounding. Each camper will take the skills that he has learned and apply them in fun, competitive areas such as one-on-one games, knockout competitions, hot shot, and free throw contests.
Boys K-12
Basketball – Nick McDevitt Team Camp
Robert Burlingham
615-904-8561
Jun 10 – Jun 13, 2024TBD (Games will run from 9:00am – 9:00pm)$125 per game
Up to 3 games per day
Register at https://www.nickmcdevittbasketballcamps.com/content/2024-team-camp

Camp Features:
– Fantastic competition from several different states
– Regulation High School games, clock stops!
– Games featuring certified high school officials
– Competitive games for all levels of play
– MTSU Coaches in attendance
– Games will be played in the Murphy Center (Main Court), Auxillary Gyms, & the Alumni Memorial Gym 
– T-shirts for camp participants and staff (12 per team guaranteed)
– Will schedule to meet your needs
– Certified MT Athletic Trainer (teams must provide their own tape and training equipment)
Middle school – high school
Basketball – Women’s Basketball Lil’ Raider Camp for Girls & Boys
Kim Brewton
615-898-5356
TBD8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.$100.00

$75.00 for MTSU Employees
Girls and Boys Basketball Camp
Come learn from your favorite Lady Raider players! Contact [email protected] for camp application.
Girls and Boys PreK-8th Grade
Campus Recreation Youth Summer Camp
Daniel Payne
615-898-5341
TBDDrop-off: 7:30 – 9:00 am.

Pick-up: 4:00-5:30 pm
$55 per day.
$225 per week.
$1,700 for entire summer.

MTSU employees receive 10% off.

Contact Ashley White at [email protected] for the discount code.
MTSU Campus Recreation’s Youth Summer Camp is a great opportunity for children ages 7-12 years to participate in a variety of recreational and fitness activities, where staff encourages healthy lifestyles and habits. They will meet new friends from different schools and have fun in a safe environment.  By participating, thy will also learn crucial life skills including: good sportsmanship, the value of regular exercise, and how to work together as a team.  For added safety, all camp activities take place in and around the Campus Recreation Building.  More information is available at https://www.mtsu.edu/camprec/camps/.  Children 7-12 years old
CBAS Summer STEM Camp
Melissa Burnett
615-898-2613
Jul 15 – Jul 19, 2024

Deadline: May 15, 2024
8:30 am – 4:00 pmBefore April 15 – $200; April 15 or after $250Day camp for high school students interested in STEM education

Register here!
Rising 10th, 11th, and 12th graders
Digital Agriculture Summer Camp
Chaney Mosley
Song Cui
May 29 – Jun 14, 2024

Deadline: April 15
$0https://www.mtsu.edu/digital-agriculture/summer-camp.php

Would you enjoy both hands-on and online learning experiences on real-world Digital Agricultural problems? Would you like to design, build, and fly your own Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) that could collect agricultural field data? Would you want to make decisions based on information collected from a drone? Are you curious about college and career opportunities related to digital agriculture? If you answered “Yes” to any of the questions above, then you should apply here
high school
Inclusive College Experience
Tom Black
Jul 15 – Jul 19, 2024

Deadline: 7/8/24 or until camps fills
9 am to 3 pm$150The MTSU College of Education is offering a one-week summer day camp for students and young adults with intellectual disabilities ages 16-25. Attendees will participate in a variety of educational and recreational activities on the MTSU campus. Program staff and volunteers will provide supervision and support for participants as they attend classes, workshops, games and activities led by MTSU faculty and students. Each day will also include activities at University’s Rec Center. Participants will dine each day in the Student Union or other campus dining facilities. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are included in the cost. Application now open!Persons with intellectual disabilities 16-25 years old
Korean STARTALK Program
Sungyoon Lee
Ed Deboer
615-904-8260
Jun 17 – Jun 28, 2024

Deadline: March 31, 2024
9am-1pmFreeMTSU STARTALK program will host a Korean summer camp for rising 6-12 grade students who are interested in learning Korean language and culture.  

Registration link (deadline has already passed for 2024)
6th-12th Grade
NSTI Pre-College Summer Program
Dr. Lei Miao
July 8 – Aug 2

Deadline: May 15, 2024
9am – 3pmFree – must meet requirements

Apply here
The objective of NSTI is to provide rising high school students with awareness of transportation careers, enhance STEM skills and encourage students to consider a transportation-related major. Program is administered by the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and funded by the Federal Highway Administration at no cost to participants.Rising high school
Scholars Academy Freshman Summer Institute
615-898-5975
TBD7:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.$75The Scholars Academy is a two-week early arrival program for incoming first-time freshmen prior to the first day of school in August. Students must participate for the duration of the Institute, attend all Institute events, as well as register for the Scholars Academy sections of UNIV 1010 for the Fall 2023 semester.  Study skills workshops, team-building exercises, leadership training, the summer reading program, and service-learning projects are integral aspects of the Scholars Academy. MTSU will cover instruction costs and room and board expenses, if applicable. Incoming freshmen
Soccer – Boys & Girls Junior Raiders Camp (Co-Ed for ages 6-10)
Aston Rhoden
615-898-5316
Jun 10 – Jun 14, 2024

Deadline: Before first day or until camp fills
5PM – 7PM$160

Discounts: *** Children of MTSU Employees will receive a 20% discount off the full cost of camp
The Junior Raiders Camp is designed for boys and girls and will serve to enhance each player’s technical ability and tactical awareness in small-sided games. This camp will cover most soccer techniques including 1v1 to 5v5 attacking and defensive principles. Campers will be able to showcase their new skills in a series of fun and challenging games! Teams are welcomed at all Junior Raiders Camps. Contact us for your team discount.

https://www.mtsusoccercamps.com/
Boys & Girls 6-10
Soccer – Girls College ID Camp 2
Aston Rhoden
615-898-5316
Apr 14 – Apr 14, 20249AM – 3PM$180The College ID Camp is for the competitive female player striving to play at the collegiate level. The camp is designed to simulate the MTSU collegiate training environment and to give the players the tools needed to be successful at the collegiate level. Our camp will create a positive learning environment that is both enjoyable and challenging. All camp sessions will be conducted by MTSU staff coaches and assisted by current and former MTSU collegiate players.

http://www.mtsusoccercamps.com/
Girls 13 – 17
Soccer – Girls College ID Camp 3
Aston Rhoden
615-898-5316
Jun 9 – Jun 9, 2024

Deadline: Before first day or until camp fills
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.$180The College ID Camp is for the competitive female player striving to play at the collegiate level. The camp is designed to simulate the MTSU collegiate training environment and to give the players the tools needed to be successful at the collegiate level. Our camp will create a positive learning environment that is both enjoyable and challenging. All camp sessions will be conducted by MTSU staff coaches and assisted by current and former MTSU collegiate players.

http://www.mtsusoccercamps.com/
Girls 13 – 17
Soccer – Girls College ID Camp 4
Aston Rhoden
615-898-5316
Jul 13 – Jul 13, 2024

Deadline: Before first day or until camp fills
9AM – 3PM$180The College ID Camp is for the competitive female player striving to play at the collegiate level. The camp is designed to simulate the MTSU collegiate training environment and to give the players the tools needed to be successful at the collegiate level. Our camp will create a positive learning environment that is both enjoyable and challenging. All camp sessions will be conducted by MTSU staff coaches and assisted by current and former MTSU collegiate players.

http://www.mtsusoccercamps.com/
Girls 13 – 17
Soccer – Girls High School Team Camp (Girls ages 12-17)
Aston Rhoden
615-898-5316
Jul 15 – Jul 17, 2024

Deadline: Before first day or until camp fills
Half Day: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Full Day 9:00-4:00

Overnight Option Available
Half Day $200
Full Day $350
Overnight $420
The Girls High School Team Camp consists of a customized, age specific, training program for U13 to U18 teams and individual players. All teams are assigned a staff coach for the duration of the camp and compete in small sided and full sided games in addition to team training. Options for attending this camp are Half Day (9am-12pm), Full Day (9am-4pm), or overnight. This camp will be very beneficial to all youth players and teams getting ready for the upcoming fall season. Individuals are welcomed at this camp as well.

Players who are attending camp without a team should Register Under the RSA House Team, coached by Coach Rhoden.

http://www.mtsusoccercamps.com/
Girls 12 – 17
Soccer – Girls Middle School Team Camp
Aston Rhoden
615-898-5316
Jul 8 – Jul 10, 2024

Deadline: Before first day or until camp fills
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.$190The Middle School Camp is designed for the middle school female players and teams getting ready for the season. This camp will enhance the middle school player’s technical ability and tactical awareness through a combination of training and in intra camp games. Individuals are welcomed at this camp as well.

Players who are attending camp without a team should Register Under the RSA House Team, coached by Coach Rhoden.

http://www.mtsusoccercamps.com/
Girls 10 – 13
Stamps-Baxter School of Music
[email protected]
615-852-5254
Jul 13 – Jul 20, 2024

Deadline: See web site
See web siteSee web siteBen Speer’s Stamps-Baxter School of Music is a Southern Gospel music camp carrying on a 90-year tradition. They are dedicated to the furtherance of the Southern Gospel music genre and passionate about providing singers and musicians with the highest-quality training possible.All students who attend the school pay the tuition fee, which includes class work, books, and supplies. In addition to the tuition fee, students pay an application fee when registering. This application fee is the only non-refundable cost. Scholarships are available to students with a financial need. Find more information below:

Cost + Sample Schedule
See web site
Tennis – Nike Camp Session 1
Tayo Bailey-Duvall
800-645-3226
Jun 10 – Jun 13, 2024Daily Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm

Half Day

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
Full Day: $520
Half Day: $310
https://www.ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/nike-tennis-camp-middle-tennessee-state

All sessions are open to players of all abilities however, camp is geared towards players preparing for tournaments and competitions. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
11-18
Tennis – Nike Camp Session 2
Tayo Bailey-Duvall
Jul 8 – Jul 11, 2024Daily Schedule:

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:30pm

Half Day

Schedule: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm
Full Day: $520
Half Day: $310
https://www.ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/nike-tennis-camp-middle-tennessee-state#

All sessions are open to players of all abilities however, camp is geared towards players preparing for tournaments and competitions. Upon arrival, all participants are evaluated by the staff so that their own instructional needs can be addressed throughout the week.
11-18
Tennis – Wilson Camp – Session 1
Jimmy Borendame
615-971-3274
May 28 – May 31, 2024

Deadline: May 24, 2024
9-Noon (Half Day) or 9-4pm (Full Day)See web siteKids summer camp for all ages and abilities 5-18 years old

https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/middle-tennessee-state-university/
All ages and abilities 5-18 years old
Tennis – Wilson Camp – Session 2
Jimmy Borendame
615-971-3274
Jun 3 – Jun 7, 2024

Deadline: May 31, 2024
9-Noon (Half Day) or 9-4pm (Full Day)See web siteKids summer camp for all ages and abilities 5-18 years old

https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/middle-tennessee-state-university/ 
All ages and abilities 5-18 years old
Tennis – Wilson Camp – Session 3
Jimmy Borendame
615-971-3274
Jun 24 – Jun 28, 2024

Deadline: June 21, 2024
9-Noon (Half Day) or 9-4pm (Full Day)See web siteKids summer camp for all ages and abilities 5-18 years old

https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/middle-tennessee-state-university/ 
All ages and abilities 5-18 years old
Tennis – Wilson Camp – Session 4
Jimmy Borendame
615-971-3274
Jul 1 – Jul 5, 2024

Deadline: June 28, 2024
9-Noon (Half Day) or 9-4pm (Full Day)See web siteKids summer camp for all ages and abilities 5-18 years old

https://www.wilsontenniscamps.com/middle-tennessee-state-university/ 
All ages and abilities 5-18 years old
TN Girls in STEM Conference
Judith Iriarte-Gross
615-904-8253
Oct 19 – Oct 19, 20248am – 4pm
Volleyball All Skills Camp 1
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 15 – Jul 15, 2024

Deadline: 7/14/24
9:00am – 4:00pm$105This camp is geared to general skill learning and improvement. MTSU coaches and players will take you through all aspects of the game and will end in some fun live games. This camp provides an opportunity to sharpen your skills right before school season starts.

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260316
5th-12th grades
Volleyball All Skills Camp 2
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 19 – Jul 19, 2023

Deadline: 7/19/2023
9:00am – 4:00pmIndividual Camper Registration: $95

MTSU Employee Discount: $80
This camp is geared to general skill learning and improvement. MTSU coaches and players will take you through all aspects of the game and will end in some fun live games. This camp provides an opportunity to sharpen your skills right before school season starts.

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?id=231717
5th-12th grades
Volleyball Elite Camp
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 12 – Jul 14, 2024Check-In: 12:30pm on July 12thPrice: $280.00 | Overnight | Individual Camper Registration
Price: $250.00 | Commuter | Individual Camper Registration
This camp is an elite skill camp geared for kids that have aspirations of playing at the collegiate level. Kids will be coached by MTSU coaches/players and other elite trainers. See what collegiate training looks and feels like. All skills area will be addressed followed by team system work and will conclude with a camp tournament. Join us for a high level tune up before getting back to your high school season!!All camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Prorate for those that are not able to attend the entire Elite Camp to pay by session.

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260315
9th-12th grade
Volleyball High School Team Camp
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 18 – Jul 20, 2024

Deadline: 7/17/2024
Check-In at 12:00 p.m. on July 18;

Check-Out at 12:00 p.m. on July 20
Overnight Player: $299.00
Commuter Player: $275.00 
Have your entire team attend camp together in this exclusive team bonding experience! We will include position practice, individual team practice, team bonding and a skit night, sports psychology session, strength and conditioning, and team Q & A. Join us for a high level tune up before getting back to your high school season!!

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260334
Grades 9th-12th / Varsity & Junior Varsity
Volleyball Middle School Team Camp
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 22 – Jul 23, 2024Overnight Player: $199.00
Commuter Player: $160.00
**One Free Coach per Team**
**$100 For Additional Coaches**
TEAM CAMP: Have your entire team attend camp together in this exclusive team bonding experience! We will include position practice, individual team practice, team bonding & competition. Join us for a high level tune up before getting back to your middle school season!! Meals & T-Shirt Provided for MS Team Camp. 1 Free Coach per team.

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260326
Grades: 6th – 8th
Volleyball Positional Camp 1
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 16 – Jul 16, 2024See schedule$50 per sessionThis camp provides an opportunity to sharpen your skills in your specific position right before school season starts. We will have position coaches to help you with your fundamental skills and improve your tactical volleyball IQ.All camps are open to any and all entrants (limited only by number, age, grade level and/or gender).

Setters – 9:00-11:00am
Liberos – 12:00-2:00pm
Pin Hitters – 3:00-5:00pm
Middles – 6:00-8:00pm

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260322
5th-12th grades
Volleyball Positional Camp 2
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 25 – Jul 25, 2024See schedule$50 per sessionThis camp provides an opportunity to sharpen your skills in your specific position right before school season starts. We will have position coaches to help you with your fundamental skills and improve your tactical volleyball IQ.

Setters – 9:00-11:00am
Liberos – 12:00-2:00pm
Pin Hitters – 3:00-5:00pm
Middles – 6:00-8:00pm

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260323
5th-12th grades
Volleyball Serving Camp 1
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 15 – Jul 15, 20246:00-8:00 PM$45The first touch in volleyball is the most important. Learn the proper technique for a float serve, jump float, and a top spin serve with an in-depth explanation of serving prep, contact, and finish.

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260318
5th-12th grades
Volleyball Serving Camp 2
Chuck Crawford
615-898-2230
Jul 24 – Jul 24, 20246:00-8:00 PM$45The first touch in volleyball is the most important. Learn the proper technique for a float serve, jump float, and a top spin serve with an in-depth explanation of serving prep, contact, and finish.

https://register.ryzer.com/camp.cfm?sport=8&id=260319
5th-12th grades