A hands-on summer camp for curious kids who love creativity, problem-solving, teamwork, and outdoor adventure, with caring guidance throughout the day.
We welcome neurodiverse learners and children of all abilities and strive to create a supportive, respectful space where every child can thrive.
Quick Details
Dates: June 8 – July 10
(Week of June 29 – July 3 off)
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
(One week may offer an optional sibling extended stay until 3:00 PM – see details below)
Location:
Hidden Bee Learning at Hidden Bee Farm
753 Carters Creek Pike, Columbia, TN 38401
Program Overview
Pathfinders Summer Camp
Pathfinders Summer Camp is designed for children who are ready for longer days, bigger experiences, and growing independence in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Each week has a theme, but camp days are intentionally varied, offering a little bit of everything. Campers take part in hands-on activities that blend farm life, science, art, building, problem-solving, and outdoor adventure. With more planned activities and interactive projects this year, days are full, engaging, and thoughtfully paced to keep kids interested, moving, and having fun.
Camp follows a consistent daily rhythm so children feel comfortable and confident, while still enjoying new challenges, group activities, and creative exploration each week. Animal experiences are part of the day through guided, age-appropriate interaction with animals, woven naturally into the camp experience.
Camp days include outdoor exploration, creative projects, animal time, and supervised water play. Campers should expect to get wet, get messy, and head home happily tired.
This is an active, engaging summer camp that encourages curiosity, confidence, and connection while leaving plenty of room for fun.
Weekly Themes
Each week has a light theme focus, while still including a mix of activities every day. Families are encouraged to choose weeks based on schedule rather than theme.
🟢 Week 1: Explore & Discover
June 8th–11th
• Farm life and animal care
• Nature investigations and outdoor science
• Mapping, scavenger hunts, and exploration challenges
🟢 Week 2: Build & Create
June 15th–18th
• Hands-on building and engineering projects
• Art using natural and mixed materials
• Problem-solving and teamwork challenges
🟢 Week 3: Experiment & Invent
June 22nd–25th
• Mad scientist-style experiments
• Simple chemistry, physics, and STEM activities
• Trial-and-error challenges and creative thinking
🟢 Week 4: Adventure & Survival
July 6th–10th
• Outdoor skills and navigation basics
• Team challenges and obstacle courses
• Strategy games and cooperative missions
Activities and projects change weekly. Campers attending multiple weeks will experience new materials, new challenges, and fresh activities each week.
Daily Flow
A typical camp day includes:
- Morning check-in and group plan
- Guided hands-on activity or project
- Outdoor exploration and movement
- Lunch and downtime
- Afternoon challenge, game, or build
- Wrap-up and reflection
Clear expectations. Plenty of movement. Space for creativity and independence.
Outdoor Time & Weather
Outdoor time is a core part of Pathfinders Camp, and campers spend time outside every day.
We closely monitor weather conditions and make thoughtful decisions based on safety and comfort. Light rain and typical summer weather do not automatically keep us indoors.
In cases of heavy rain, thunderstorms, extreme heat, or unsafe conditions, activities move indoors and the day is adjusted as needed.
Pricing
Weekly Tuition: $175 per child
Deposit: $50 required to hold your spot (applied to tuition)
Remaining Balance: $125 due by May 1
Sibling Extended Stay Option
June 23 – June 27 Only
For families with siblings enrolled in the 12–16 year old camp, an optional extended stay until 3:00 PM may be available for Pathfinders campers during this week.
- Pre-registration required
- Limited spots
- Available only if space and staffing allow
Add-On Cost: $50 for the week
Enrollment Caps & Minimums
- Camp enrollment is capped to maintain quality and supervision
- Each camp week requires a minimum enrollment to run
- Families will be notified in advance if a week does not meet minimum enrollment
What to Bring & Wear
- Closed-toe shoes (required)
- Snack, lunch, and water bottle
- Comfortable clothes that can get messy
- Extra clothes
- Sunscreen applied before arrival and packed for reapplication
This is an active, hands-on camp. Campers will get dirty. Please send children in clothes you don’t mind getting messy.
Safety & Supervision
Camp is led by CPR and first-aid trained, background-checked staff, with thoughtful supervision throughout the day.
Refund & Transfer Policy
Summer camp payments are non-refundable.
If space is available, campers may transfer to another week. Transfers are not guaranteed and depend on availability.
Registration
Spots are limited. Registration is required.
Questions?
Have questions about fit, schedule, or the sibling extended stay week?
Give us a call at 1-931-674-1790 and we’re happy to help.