Museum Theater Camp

Actors and Actresses Needed! This unique experience allows campers to dig into the stories of the Harding and Jackson family that lived at Belle Meade Plantation.  campers participate in theater games, learn stage movements, theater vocabulary, comic timing, character development, and script writing.  On Saturday (following camp week) campers will perform live for friends, family, and the visiting public.  All costumes and props are provided.

Ages 11-14 years:

June 7-11

Ages 7-10 years:

June 21-25

Civil War Soldier Camp

Costumed Interpreters bring to life the experiences of Civil War soldiers in camp and on the battlefield.  Campers will participate in military drills, weapons demonstrations, games, activities, and experience elements of a soldier's life.  Campers study and reenact battle tactics to help them understand Civil War battles and their outcomes.  On the last day of camp friends and family are invited to attend the drill and dress parade and each camper will fire a reproduction rifled musket.

Ages 7-12 years:

June 14-18

June 21-25

July 5-9

NEW in 2010!

Senior Civil War Soldier Camp: Ages 13 & 14 only.

This advanced Civil War camp will focus on 6 key areas including: Civil War era military leadership, weapons, battle tactics, battles in Tennessee, the details of the battles of Franklin and Nashville, and historical artifacts.  Campers will be given an opportunity to perform various leadership roles in a Civil War company while exploring tactics used during the Civil War as well as their origin and why they were used, the importance of Tennessee during the civil War and why the outcome of battles in Tennessee determined the outcome of the war, and three primary civil war weapons. Campers will also fire a rifled musket, revolving pistol and viewing a cannon firing. This camp will also include off-site trips to Carter House, Carnton Plantation and the Tennessee State Museum.

July 19-23

Equine Camp

If you love horses...this is the camp for you! This is a camp for beginners that will give each camper the pleasure of being able to handle a horse with safety and confidence while instilling all of the things a good rider needs to know.  Campers will participate in activities and games that can be played with a horse and at the barn.  Campers will also learn to lead their horse by command and will participate in a halter show to earn their blue ribbon! This week s full or games, activities, crafts and lots of fun times with our horses at the barn!

Ages 7-10 years:

June 7-11 

July 12-16

Ages 11-14 years:

June 21-25

Archeology Camp

Ready to dig for the past? This camp will take place on the site of one of Belle Meade's many original farm buildings and will expose campers to methods and theories of American Archeology.  Archaeologists and Belle Meade camp staff will lead campers in a mini-field school.  Set-up an excavation unit, shovel, screen, bag, and process artifacts.  All tools and supplies will be provided.

Ages 7-14 years:

June 14-18

July 5-9

*(group will be divided into teams by age)

Indian Camp

Belle Meade's most popular camp...where campers cultivate a respect for Native American Heritage through games, crafts, music, storytelling, and observations of nature.  A full-size tipi serves as home-base for this fun-filled camp!

Age 4 years:

June 7-11

June 21-25

July 12-16

*campers must turn 4 years old before Feb.1, 2010.

Age 5& 6 years:

June 14-18

July 5-9

July 19-23

Junior Docent Camp

This camp is designed for those with a strong interest in history and museums.  Campers take a 'behind the scenes' look at how museums operate and learn the history of Belle Meade Plantation first hand.  On Saturday (following camp week) friends and family are invited to come and take a tour lead by their camper.

Ages 7-10 years:

June 14-18

Ages 11-14 years:

July 12-16