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A Summer in the Smokies Awaits!

Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:

Looking for a summer experience that will get your child off their screens and into something truly meaningful? Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont provides immersive, nature-based camps inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park where kids swap WiFi for wildlife, challenge themselves in new ways, and build lifelong confidence. Whether they’re conducting real scientific research, backpacking deep into the Smokies, or even earning college credit, they’ll come home with new skills, new friendships, and a fresh perspective on the world around them. 

Find the Perfect Camp:

Girls in Science Camp

Explore the Smokies through hands-on science! Your child will work with female scientists and park rangers, catching songbirds, studying salamanders, and discovering the magic of nature, all while making new friends and enjoying classic camp fun. This experience is offered on a sliding scale, but applications are due soon - apply by April 15!

Discovery Camp

Discovery Camp is where kids go to be kids! This overnight camp gives children the chance to unplug from screens, breathe fresh mountain air, and spend five days exploring the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment. They'll search for salamanders, collect insects, hike through wilderness, cool off in the swimming hole, and so much more – a classic Smokies summer camp experience!

Teen High Adventure

Venture into the heart of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, spending 10 days and 9 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts and learning firsthand about the animals and plants that call these mountains home. This one-of-a-kind backcountry experience builds resilience, independence, and a love for the great outdoors.

Great Smokies Experience

A college course in the Smokies! Earn three credit hours from Maryville College while going on breathtaking hikes, canoeing on the Tellico Reservoir, contributing to scientific species surveys, exploring the national park at night, and climbing Mt. LeConte. Campers will tackle big questions about the environment and our relationship to the earth.

Smoky Mountain Family Camp

Smoky Mountain Family Camp invites your whole family to trade daily routines for six days of outdoor adventure, discovery, and connection. Whether splashing together in the Middle Prong, spotting wildlife on a trail, or watching the stars after dark, this all-inclusive camp offers the perfect balance of adventure and easy-going fun. 

Don't let money stand in the way of providing your teen with an amazing summer experience! Tremont provides scholarships for most of their summer camps - apply for financial assistance by March 31.

The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. From their home inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, their mission is to deliver experiential learning for youth, adults, and educators through programs that promote self-discovery, critical thinking, and effective teaching. To learn more about all of their programs, visit their website.

Best,

Debra Ross
Publisher
KidsOutAndAbout.com