Entries by Carrie Howell

A Day In a Camper’s Life

You’ve been doing your research on camps to enrich your child’s summer, and have visited a plethora of camp websites full of pictures of smiling children. It seems like many camps meet your standards for safety, train their counselors well, and can accommodate specific needs for your child. Still, the question remains, what is a […]

Parent Guide Packing List

We are excited about how close camp is! Your child is frenzied with excitement and ready to go, but you have some practical matters at hand. What will they need while they are at camp? Who’s the Tennessee weather? How do you prepare your camper for full days of fun?  Don’t worry! Our Leadership Academy […]

Learn About Our Teen Leaders Program!

For our Leadership Academy team, one of the true joys of returning to camp each year to beautiful landscapes, majestic trails, and summer fun is knowing we’ll share the wonder of the outdoors with our beloved campers. Some start out shy and unsure but then become outgoing and carefree by the end of camp. Others […]

All About Mountain Bike Camp!

Our mission when founding Leadership Academy was for it to be a place where children wanted to flock to year after year, however they choose: running, skipping, rolling, swimming, and biking! Does your child have an adventurous spirit with a love of outdoor sports? Mountain Bike Camp would be the perfect place for them to […]

Join the Fun: Leadership Academy Seeks Energetic Leaders and Staff This Summer!

Looking for an unforgettable summer job in Nashville that will help you grow leadership skills and gain valuable experience? Consider being a camp counselor with Leadership Academy! Our camps offer opportunities to work in some of the best parks in Nashville while helping children appreciate nature and building up-to-date skills for employment. As a counselor, […]