Get your kids moving and grooving this summer with our Summer Day Camps for ages 3-5 or ages 6-12. All Summer Camps will take place at the Cansler Family YMCA at 616 Jessamine St. Knoxville, TN 37917.

Y Staff have extensive experience in the camp topic they are coaching (dance, tumbling, or basketball) as well as training in child protection policies and practices.

Preschool Camps (ages 3-5)

Preschool Dance Camps will meet Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 10am-12pm and include a daily craft, snack, themed story, and movement skills and choreography.  Don’t miss the short performance on the last day as dancers show off their new skills!  Preschool Camps are $60 for Y Members and $90 for Non-Member Program Participants.

  • Pirates & Mermaids
    • Style: Ballet
    • Dates: June 10th-12th
    • Description:Dancers will learn ballet terminology, positions, and skills while also exercising their creative movement.  Students will learn various strength and flexibility drills to prepare their bodies for dancing.
    • Register online
  • Tumble Bugs
    • Style: Tumbling & Acro
    • Dates: June 17th-19th
    • Description: Tumbling students will learn jumps and tumbling skills.  Students will practice various strength and flexibility drills and work on forward rolls, bridges, carry wheels, and more!
    • Register online
  • Super Stars
    • Style: Hip Hop & Jazz
    • Dates: July 29th-31st
    • Description: Your little superstar will learn jazz and hip hop routines while learning moves that help them build balance and strength.  Gear up for our fall dance programs with this late summer camp!
    • Register online

School-Aged Camps (ages 6-12)

  • Basketball Fundamentals
    • Style: Basketball
    • Dates & Times: May 29th-31st, 12:30-3:30pm (3 hours)
    • Description: Elementary aged kids will work on basketball fundamentals including ball handling, shooting, and defense.  Time will also be spent working on speed, agility, quickness, footwork, and additional athletic fundamentals that are imperative for young basketball players to develop.  Players will be given a snack or they may bring their own (please no peanut/nut products)!
    • Cost: $90 for Y Members; $135 for Non-Member Program Participants
    • Register online
  • Summer Eras
    • Style: Taylor Swift-themed Jazz & Choreography
    • Dates & Times: June 3rd-5th, 10am-12pm (2 hours)
    • Description: Summer Eras camp mixes the pop hits from Taylor Swift with jazz dance styles. Dancers will have so much fun jumping, leaping, turning, and learning new choreography. Dancers will be given a snack or they may bring their own (please no peanut/nut products) and will enjoy crafts that focus on self-esteem and self-empowerment with a fun showcase for family on the last day!
    • Cost: $60 for Y Members; $90 for Non-Member Program Participants
    • Register online