CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for summer with a full schedule of camps and programs for all ages.

Parents are reminded that registration numbers are limited for all camps, so register early.

Summer Youth Program

During the popular six-week program from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday- Friday, June 5 to July 14, school gymnasiums are modified to a recreation center setting that provides daily table games, tournaments, arts and crafts, lunch, and other special activities free of charge. There are 15 Summer Youth Program sites in total.
Pre-registration is required.

Tennis Day Camp

Youth ages 6-16 can learn the basics of tennis with a six-week instruction camp at Swan Lake Sports Complex, 2002 Sanders Road, June 5 to July 13.

Ages 6-8: Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-9 a.m.
Ages 9-10: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9-10 a.m.
Ages 11-12: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9:30 a.m.
Ages 13-16: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30-11 a.m.

Cost is free. Pre-registration is required.

Summer Playhouse

The Roxy Regional Theatre provides a fun six-week theatre workshop from 1-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday, June 5 to July 13 at the Roxy Theatre. Boys and girls, ages 10-16, will love learning about the theatre, the fundamentals of acting, and participating in a special performance.

Cost is $40. Pre-registration is required.

Civil War Day Camp

Youth ages 10-12 are invited to learn about the Civil War period in Middle Tennessee from local CMCSS teacher, Karel Lea Biggs during our Civil War Day Camp. Camp is from 8 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, June 5-9 at Fort Defiance Interpretive Center, 120 Duncan Street. Children ages 10-12 are invited to participate.

Cost is $60. Pre-registration is required.

Summer Tumbling Day Camp

Campers, ages 6-16, can learn to roll, flip and turn with instructor Kellie Olson, from 9-11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday, June 12-15, July 10-13, or July 17-20 at American Twisters Tumbling, 438 Kelly Lane.

Cost is $40. Pre-registration is required.

Stay tuned to the Clarksville Parks + Recreation Facebook page to find out more about Clarksville’s summer camps or contact Clarksville Parks + Recreation at 931-645-7476, or visit www.cityofclarksville.com/ParksRec