Camp Zion Youth Summer Camp
…inspiring students to a higher level of learning
Registration Opens Spring 2025
Mount Zion Baptist Church
About Camp Zion
Camp Zion is a summer day camp that offers a unique, engaging, and fun summer experience for children entering the 1st -9th grades. Camp Zion focuses on enriching a child’s biblical knowledge, strengthening academic skills, developing character, building new relationships and having the most fun possible. Daily chapel, academics, exercise, physical activities, leadership sessions and elective classes will have your children begging for more year after year.
Campers may arrive as early as 7am; however, all campers are expected to attend morning chapel each day at 8am. Campers can be picked up as early as 4pm (depending on their electives) and no later than 6pm.
Elementary
Incoming 1st- 2nd Graders
Incoming 3rd- 4th Graders
Incoming 5th- 6th Graders
Elementary campers will participate in many activities that will make their summer memorable. We will challenge each camper academically through reading, language arts and math. We expect campers to show academic improvement. Campers will engage in unique experiences through elective classes such as cooking, science, dance, music, drama and more. Field trips? Of course, summer’s not complete without exploring fun places. Swimming? You got it! Who doesn’t go swimming in the summer? Campers will have the most fun possible and be prepared for a successful return to school.
Middle & High School
Incoming 7th- 9th Graders
Middle and high school participants are in for a treat with a two-month gym membership offering access to basketball, swimming, volleyball, cardio workouts, and a variety of other engaging gym activities. Campers will delve into a distinctive curriculum, potentially exploring creative writing, journalism, and media writing. Our program aims to elevate academic standards, challenging campers with advanced math and language arts classes. Elective options span from cooking, sewing, and engineering to public speaking and a range of other subjects. Additionally, participants can look forward to thrilling field trips, some focused on cultural learning and others purely for enjoyment!
Camp Staff
Although we have excellent facilities and programs, the secret to our success is an outstanding staff.
Our loving staff consists of a director, camp assistant, teachers, teacher assistants and volunteers. Academic teachers are licensed and certified to teach in the state of Tennessee with a proven track record as specialists in the subject they teach. Elective teachers are well qualified to make your child’s encounter with new skills boost their self-confidence.
Executive Director, Family Ministries
Elementary School Director
Middle and High School Director
When Are My Child's Camp Fees Due?
Option #2
Pay non-refundable camp fees at the time of enrollment, then weekly bank drafts.
Payment Schedule
Payments are drafted every Friday prior to the upcoming week of camp. Failure of payment will prevent your child from attending. If your child has a balance from the previous year(s) they will not be allowed to register until those fees are paid in full.
Enrollment Opens Spring 2025
By enrolling your child in Camp Zion, you will give them the opportunity to try new activities and gain independence. They can also learn important life skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making.
Frequently Asked Questions
Drop-off at camp is between 7:00am-8:00am. Pick-up is between 4:00pm-6:00pm
We need a completed registration form and your deposit. Registration is only online.
Yes. We shred registration forms, immunization records and health forms from previous summers.
If two campers are within one year of each other’s age and their classes are grouped they will be in the same class. Otherwise, no special provisions will be made for siblings to be paired.
All parents are expected to attend the Parent Orientation, Parents will also meet the camp staff and tour the camp site for drop off and pick up locations.
Yes. Your registration is for the FULL summer and you may choose to miss several days or weeks. However, payments will continue to be drafted from your account and days missed are not prorated or refundable.
All cancellations must be made in writing to dwalker@mtzionnashville.org. Cancellation must be made before the payment due date. Any withdrawn funds are non-refundable.
One-way shuttle transportation is provided from the Mt. Zion Antioch location to the Mt. Zion Old Hickory Blvd location for an additional fee of $$ per week per child. This amount will be added to your weekly fees. Sign-in for the bus begins at 6:45am. A bus counselor is available to answer any questions and discuss any special needs for the day. After you sign your child in, you may choose to stay and see the bus off, or you may leave your child in the care of the bus counselor. All campers are picked up at the Camp Zion day camp site.
Sign-in for the shuttle begins at 6:30am. The bus departs promptly at 6:45am. Once the bus is in motion it cannot stop to pick up a rider. Parents are required to drive their child to camp if they miss the bus. A bus counselor or bus driver will be available to answer any questions and discuss any special needs for the day. After you sign your child in, you may choose to stay and see the bus off, or you may leave your child in the care of the bus counselors. The bus is scheduled to arrive at OHB by 7:30am each day.
When campers go swimming we abide by the rules of the facility in which we are swimming. We only swim in facilities where lifeguards are on duty. Typically all campers must take a swimming test to demonstrate their swimming ability. Campers will be outfitted with a colored band (done by swimming facility) to let lifeguards know their swimming ability. Additionally, camp staff closely monitors campers when they are swimming.
Camp Zion is blessed to have use of indoor and outdoor spaces. When Mother Nature provides us with “liquid sunshine,” our camp day adjusts as needed to accommodate the weather.
In What Activities Will My Child Participate While At Camp?
Registration Opens Spring 2025
Camp Zion is a great way to help your child develop socially and emotionally. They can make new friends, learn to work with others, and build their communication skills. It is also an opportunity for them to disconnect from technology which can have a positive impact on their mental health and well-being.
What Should I Send To Camp With My Child?
A backpack is a great way to bring items to camp and take everything back home.
Camp Zion staff is not permitted to administer any medication.
A supply list will be distributed during Parent Orientation.
Campers who arrive between 7:00am- 7:50am may eat breakfast provided or bring
their own breakfast.
Campers may wear clothing that is comfortable and appropriate for indoor and outdoor activities. If your child gets cold easily you may send them with a light jacket or sweater for cold classrooms.
Campers will exercise and play outside, so a water bottle is a must! The camp has many water fountains so that campers can refill their water bottles.
Lunch and afternoon snacks are provided. You may choose to pack a nutritious lunch and drink for your camper in an insulated lunch sack or cooler.
Please have your campers wear tennis shoes with socks. Due to the running activities and hilly terrain these shoes are better for the campers. Flip Flops are prohibited (except when otherwise noted).
Campers should also bring non-aerosol sunscreen with them to camp every day.
With access to the indoor and outdoor facilities, field trips, leadership classes, music and dance, your child is sure to enjoy an enriching summer they will remember well into the future.
Camp Production
The end of camp is celebrated by every campers participation in a production.