Welcome to
Camp Twigs at Sanders Ferry
Unstructured days. Unforgettable summers.
70 acres of lakeside adventure in Hendersonville — where kids lead the way.
At Camp Twigs, kids spend their days getting sweaty, muddy, and stronger. Through unstructured outdoor time on the shores of Old Hickory Lake, campers build real confidence, grit, and friendships — without a screen in sight.
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Kid-Led Days
Lake Access
Screen-Free
Small Groups
Picture paddle boarding on Old Hickory Lake, geocaching through 70 acres of park, archery, gaga ball, crafts, and open fields with room to roam. Our counselors are always nearby for support — but the day belongs to your camper.
Camp Twigs at Sanders Ferry is for children ages 5–12 and is part of Nashville’s Leadership Academy summer camp program, operated through a partnership with Hendersonville Parks and Recreation.
Why Choose Camp Twigs Sanders Ferry
All the information we provide tells you about our camp, but the testimonials below from camper parents tell you how they and their kids experienced it.
This camp captures the magic of childhood in a way that’s rare today—letting kids truly be kids, immersed in nature, joy, imagination, and freedom. [Camper] is already counting down the days til Camp Twigs!
I thought he may get bored as there was not specific activities listed for daily agenda. But turns out the freedom to explore and be a kid in nature is the most perfect way to spend the day! Loved the counselors as well!!
They came home dirty and happy!
[Camper] loved the unstructured and camper-guided flow of the day.
These quotes are from our end-of-summer survey. Yes, we send out a survey every year to improve our camps!
Camp Add-ons
Camp Shuttle Add-On
Shuttle service will be available daily for registered campers, with pick-up and drop-off at camp. A qualified driver and a camp counselor will ride with the campers to keep them safe and help them enjoy the ride.
Dates Available:
- June 7-11, 2027
- June 14-18, 2027
- June, 21-25, 2027
- July, 5-9, 2027
- July, 12-16, 2027
- July, 19-23, 2027
- July, 26-29, 2027
Locations:
Drop-off Times:
- East Park: 8:00-8:10 am
- Cedar Park: 8:30 am
Pick-up Times:
- Cedar Park: 3:30 pm
- East Park: 3:50-4:00 pm; with aftercare until 5:15 pm
Price:
- $65/week
Shuttle Aftercare:
- (Elmington Park only) $50/week
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, snack, and protein – peanut butter and jelly sandwich, turkey sandwich, pizza roll-up, or cold 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.
Aftercare:
Weekly aftercare is available as an add-on during registration. You may pick up as late as 5:15.
Cost:
- Aftercare $65/week
Location
Camp is located in Sanders Ferry Park in Hendersonville, about 20-25 minutes north of downtown Nashville.
Leadership Academy’s Camp Twigs at Sanders Ferry is a partnership with Hendersonville Parks and Recreation
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