Summer Camps at EAST Collective
Artist-led summer camps in East Nashville for ages 5–10.
Kids explore theater, music, storytelling, and creative arts in small groups built for imagination, confidence, and connection.
Rhythm Kids® Camp
A hands-on music camp full of drumming, rhythm games, movement, and ensemble play.
June 29–July 2 • July 27–31 (two sessions!)
9am–12pm • Ages 5–8
Early Bird Price: $190 (through May 1) $240 (4 days) / Early Bird Price: $250 (through May 1)$300 (5 days)
Songwriting Camp
Campers turn big ideas into music as they write lyrics, invent melodies, and create original songs together.
June 29–July 2 • July 27–31 (two sessions!)
1pm–4pm • Ages 6–10
Early Bird Price: $190 (through May 1) $240 (4 days) / Early Bird Price: $250 ($300 (5 days)
Creature Quest
A hands-on creative arts camp where kids imagine creatures, build worlds, make art, and bring stories to life.
July 13–17
9am–2pm • Ages 5–9
Early Bird Price: $425 (through May 1) $475, Sibling $375
Dragons, Magic & Mythical Creatures
A fantasy-filled creative arts camp where kids explore storytelling, dramatic play, art-making, and imaginative adventures.
July 20–24
9am–2pm • Ages 5–9
Early Bird Price: $425 (through May 1) $475, Sibling $375
Story Players Theater Camp
A playful theater camp where kids create characters, build scenes, tell stories, and grow confidence through imagination and collaboration.
Aug 3–7
9am–2pm • Ages 5–9
Early Bird Price: $425 (through May 1) $475, Sibling $375
Rhythm Kids® Camp: Drum & Rhythm Adventure
June 29 - July 2 (no class Friday 7/3),
Rhythm Adventure presented by Tenn Little Birds
Drum, sing, dance, and play to rhythms inspired by musical traditions from around the world using the Music Together® Tree Frog Collection.
Details:
Morning Camp | June 29 – July 2 (This week is only 4 days due to 4th of July holiday!)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 5–8
Tuition: Early Bird Price: $190 (through May 1) $240 , Sibling $140
Songwriting Camp
June 29 - July 2 (no class Friday 7/3)
Young Songwriters Studio
Turn big ideas into music as campers write lyrics, invent melodies, and create original songs together.
Details:
Afternoon Camp | June 29 – July 2 (This week is only 4 days due to 4th of July holiday!)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10
Tuition: Early Bird Price: $190 (through May 1) $240, Sibling $140
Creative Arts Camp
Creature Quest: Build Your Own World
Design creatures, draw maps, and build an entire imaginary world together through art, storytelling, and creative play.
Details:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages 5-9
Tuition: Early Bird Price: $425 (through May 1) $475, Sibling $375
July 13 - July 17
Creative Arts Camp
Dragons, Magic, and Mythical Creatures
A fantasy adventure camp where kids become heroes, dragons, and magical characters through theater games, costumes, and imaginative storytelling.
Details:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages 5-9
Tuition: Early Bird Price: $425 (through May 1) $475, Sibling $375
July 20 - July 24
Rhythm Kids® Camp: Drum & Rhythm Adventure
Rhythm Adventure with Tenn Little Birds
Music, drumming, movement, and joyful rhythm games return for another week of playful music-making using the Music Together® Tree Frog Collection.
July 27 - July 31
Details:
Morning Camp | July 27 – July 31
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Ages 5–8
Tuition: Early Bird Price: $250 (through May 1)$300, Sibling $200
Songwriting Camp
Young Songwriters Studio
A second week of songwriting fun where campers collaborate to create original songs and musical stories.
Details:
Afternoon Camp | July 27 – July 31
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Ages 6-10
Tuition: Early Bird Price: $250 (through May 1) $300, Sibling $200
July 27 - July 31
Creative Arts Camp
Story Players Theater Camp
Kids create characters, build scenes, and bring stories to life through theater games, movement, improvisation, and collaborative storytelling. Each day follows a familiar rhythm so campers feel confident, supported, and excited to participate.
Details:
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Ages 5-9
Tuition: Early Bird Price: $425 (through May 1) $475, Sibling $375
August 3 - August 7
Reserve Your Camp Spot
Summer Camp Registration
We’re thrilled to offer creative arts and music camps this summer.
Each week is designed for children ages 5–9 or 6-10 and includes a joyful mix of music, storytelling, theater games, movement, art, and imaginative play. Our camps are led by experienced teaching artists and are designed to nurture creativity, confidence, and collaboration in a warm and welcoming environment.
Camps will be held at 805 Woodland Street, Suite 330 located inside Eastside Station.
Spots are limited and camps often fill quickly, so we encourage families to register early.
Early Bird Discount
Register by May 1 and automatically receive $50 off camp tuition.
How to Register
Select the camp week you’d like above.
Click SAVE OUR SPOT to be directed to our registration system
Create an account or log in to your existing account.
Complete your registration and submit payment to reserve your spot.
If you are interested in more than one camp week, please complete a separate registration for each session.
After registration is completed, families will receive a link to complete the required camp forms, including emergency contacts, medical information, authorized pick-up permissions, and standard participation waivers.
Spaces are limited and camps are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
Some camps are presented by Tenn Little Birds and others by EAST Collective. Registration and payment are processed through the presenting organization.
Something magical is coming this fall…
EAST Collective is preparing a full season of after-school theater classes, storytelling studios, and creative arts programs for children and adults.
Our new East Nashville studio will be a place where:
• children discover their voices
• artists build community
• creativity and imagination take center stage
Join our mailing list to be the first to hear about:
• Fall class announcements
• Early enrollment opportunities
• Grand opening events
• Special workshops and performances