Welcome to
Camp Twigs Rau-Wood
Explore the amazing Camp Twigs, where curiosity and fun adventures take center stage! Located in a beautiful 70-acre spot near Nashville, right by the South Harpeth River, this camp is all about letting kids discover the wonders of nature.
Imagine spending your days playing in big grassy fields, swimming in the rolling river, enjoying a playground, swinging on tree swings, and having tons of fun in a big pavilion with games and crafts. At Camp Twigs, every day is a chance for kids to choose their own adventure and make friends while doing it.
Camp Twigs is different from other camps because we believe in letting kids take the lead. Our counselors are there to support and guide, but the day is designed to be unstructured and flexible. This means lots of time for playing, making deeper connections with nature, and forming friendships.
Whether it’s building forts, floating down the river in a tube, or learning outdoor skills like fire-building, Camp Twigs is the place to be. At Leadership Academy, we want kids to feel emotionally safe to practice social skills, gain confidence, and work through conflicts with our caring counselors.
Camp Twigs Rau-Wood is one of the summer camps offered by Leadership Academy.
Camp Twigs Rau-Wood is for children ages 5-12 years old and is one of the summer camps offered by Leadership Academy. Camp will be at the Rau-Wood Retreat Center.
Join us at Camp Twigs for an unforgettable experience where your child will fall in love with the outdoors, make lifelong friends, and have a blast exploring the wonders of nature – all the while getting sweaty, muddy, and stronger!
Camp Add-Ons
Lunch:
Lunch for the week can be purchased for $75/week as an add-on during registration.
Camp lunch includes carb (pretzels, gold fish, or similar), fruit, sports drink, and protein – peanut butter and jelly sandwich, turkey roll-up/sandwich, mac and cheese, or chicken nuggets. No substitutions available. Camp lunch is a good choice for children who are not picky eaters and do not have many dietary restrictions.
After Care:
Weekly After Care can be purchased for $65/week as an add-on during registration. We offer pick-up as late as 5:15 pm for after care campers.
Camp Shuttle Add-on: (2025 Updates)
Shuttle service will be available daily to and from camp for registered campers. A qualified driver and a camp counselor are on board with the campers to keep them safe and have fun on the shuttle.
Location: Elmington Park on West End & Granny White Park in Brentwood
Shuttle Dates Available: Each week of camp
Drop-off Time:
- Elmington Park 8:00-8:10
- Granny White Park 8:30
Pick-up Time:
- Granny White Park 3:30, aftercare available until 5:15
- Elmington Park 4:00
Price: $50/week
Aftercare: $65/week
Merit Badges:
We’re thrilled to introduce exciting new merit badge opportunities for your child at this year’s camp! You can add this during registration. After registration, please get in touch with us to add it to your session.
Cost: $30/week
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Teen Leaders at Camp Twigs Rau-Wood
Have fun, make friends and learn leadership skills at camp! Teen Leaders at Camp Twigs is for older campers and encourages leadership through two unique and fun programs. Teen Leaders participate in learning more about nature, skills development, and leading younger campers in activities. Camp is an excellent way for the teen in your life to take the lead!
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