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▌ Specialty · Ages 8–17

Camp CARE

Nashville, TN

Camp CARE is a free summer day camp offered by The Potter's House of Dallas for children aged 5-12, focusing on academic enrichment, arts, and recreation.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.tpom.org/youth-programs/, loads successfully and details the Camp CARE program. Camp CARE is a free summer day camp for children aged 5-12, hosted by The Potter's House of Dallas, a church organization, indicating an 'church-synagogue-mosque' owner type. The program runs for six weeks, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, offering academic enrichment, arts and crafts, and recreational activities. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure child safety. While there isn't a specific Google review count or rating for 'Camp CARE' directly, The Potter's House of Dallas has a 4.8-star rating from over 16,000 reviews. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found include @tpom_youth on Instagram and TPOMYouth on Facebook, which are associated with the youth programs of The Potter's House.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

Camp CARE is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Hours: Residential
  • Address: 136 Rains Ave, Nashville, TN 37203, USA
  • Phone: (615) 254-2000
  • Cost notes: Free for all campers

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp CARE

What ages does Camp CARE accept?
Camp CARE is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Camp CARE cost?
Camp CARE doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for all campers Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp CARE's hours?
Camp CARE runs Residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp CARE?
Camp CARE is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp CARE provide lunch?
Camp CARE 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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