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Knoxville Arts Center Camps

Knoxville Arts Center

Various art camps for different age groups focusing on creative expression and artistic skills.

▌ Editor's read The Knoxville Arts Center, operated by the City of Knoxville Parks and Recreation Department, offers day camps for children aged 5-17. The website details various week-long sessions throughout the summer, with themes such as 'Drawing & Painting,' 'Sculpture,' 'Digital Art,' and 'Cartooning.' Camps are typically held Monday through Friday, with specific age ranges for each session (e.g., 5-8, 9-12, 13-17). The camp is not accredited by the ACA. As a municipal program, it falls under the City of Knoxville's operational structure. Google reviews for the Knoxville Arts Center generally indicate positive experiences, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 100 reviews, often praising the variety of classes and supportive environment. No specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies are explicitly stated on the camp's webpage.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 6–17

Knoxville Arts Center Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. arts programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Arts
  • Ages: 6–17
  • Hours: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (morning session) or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (afternoon session)
  • Address: 1127B Broadway Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917
  • Phone: 865-523-7543
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: All materials are included in the price of the camp. See website for full schedule and pricing.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Knoxville Arts Center Camps

What ages does Knoxville Arts Center Camps accept?
Knoxville Arts Center Camps is open to children ages 6–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Knoxville Arts Center Camps cost?
Knoxville Arts Center Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. All materials are included in the price of the camp. See website for full schedule and pricing. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Knoxville Arts Center Camps's hours?
Knoxville Arts Center Camps runs 9 a.m.-12 p.m. (morning session) or 1 p.m.-4 p.m. (afternoon session). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Knoxville Arts Center Camps?
Knoxville Arts Center Camps is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Knoxville Arts Center Camps provide lunch?
Knoxville Arts Center Camps does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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