Kids
Backcountry Ecological Expedition-FULL
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] if you want to be added to the wait list. Thank you. This camp explores the WILD SIDE of the Smokies. Our backcountry Ecological Expedition camps in the woods and sets up field experiments in support of the All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, an ambitious project that is attempting […]
Smokies Science Investigations
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesCome to Tremont and experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park from a field scientist’s perspective. You will swim with the fishes and identify the myriad species that thrive in the Smokies or hold a live bird in your hands before it takes off to the treetops. Then after a day chock-full of adventure, you can […]
Discovery Camp III
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDiscovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home. Search for salamanders, collect insects, experience the awesome power of a waterfall, hike through wilderness, cool off in […]
Teen High Adventure
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesVenture into the heart of the Great Smoky backcountry, spending 7 days and 6 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like you! Grow as a leader among your generation in understanding outdoor living ethics, as well as learning firsthand about the animals and plants that call these mountains home. Become accustomed to the […]
Maryville College Great Smokies Experience
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThe Great Smokies Experience is a one-of-a-kind, credit-bearing, college class experience for high school students entering their junior and senior years and recent high school graduates. Created and administered by professional educators from Maryville College, The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, and the Mountain Challenge Program, this is an eleven-day program where you will […]
FULL – Volunteer Work Day 2019
Sorry, Volunteer Work Day is at capacity! If you are interested in volunteering with Tremont, please complete our Volunteer Application to be among the first to learn about volunteer opportunities! Volunteer Work Day is a long-standing tradition at Tremont Institute. Volunteers arrive at 9:00 am and spend the day helping Tremont with a variety of […]
CANCELLED – Girls in Science Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Join us in an adventure to explore the Great Smoky Mountains, from the valleys of Cades Cove to the tallest mountains of the National Park. Build friendships with other girls […]
CANCELLED – Wilderness Adventure Trek I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah! Come to feel […]
CANCELLED – Discovery Camp I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, […]
CANCELLED – Trout Unlimited Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but Trout Unlimited Camp is canceled for 2020. Read more on the Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited's website. Applications will soon be available for the Tenth Annual Trout Unlimited Great Smoky Mountains 2020 Trout Adventure Camp for middle school-age girls and boys. The Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited sponsors the program. […]
CANCELLED – Backcountry Ecological Expedition
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Explore the WILD SIDE of the Smokies. Our Backcountry Ecological Expedition camps in the woods and sets up field experiments in support of the All-Taxa Biodiversity Inventory, an ambitious project […]
CANCELLED – Discovery Camp II
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, […]
CANCELLED – Wilderness Adventure Trek II
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah! Come to feel […]
CANCELLED – Firefly Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. A one-night experience in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Come bond with your child while playing games that build confidence and awaken the senses. Get to know the forest and its creatures. […]
CANCELLED – Smoky Mountain Family Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Spend your family vacation in the middle of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surround your family with the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, explore secret places, and […]
CANCELLED – Discovery Camp III
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, […]
CANCELLED – Smokies Science Investigations
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Come to Tremont and experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park from a field scientist’s perspective. You will swim with the fishes and identify the myriad species that thrive in the […]
CANCELLED – Teen High Adventure
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. If you are registered for this camp, please refer to these FAQ that outlines your options. Venture into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain backcountry, spending 7 days and 6 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like you! Grow as a leader among […]
CANCELLED – Maryville College Great Smokies Experience
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry for the inconvenience, but this camp is cancelled. The Great Smokies Experience is a one-of-a-kind, credit-bearing, college class experience for high school students entering their junior and senior years and recent high school graduates. Created and administered by professional educators from Maryville College, The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, and the Mountain Challenge […]
FULL -Girls in Science Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThis camp is currently FULL. Check back for openings. Join us in an adventure to explore the Great Smoky Mountains, from the valleys of Cades Cove to the tallest mountains of the national park. Build friendships with other girls as you swim in mountain streams, share stories around the campfire, and watch the fireflies emerge […]
FULL -Discovery Camp I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home. Search for salamanders, collect insects, […]
FULL -Wilderness Adventure Trek I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThis course is currently waitlisted for 2021. Please contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah! Come to feel at home in the wilderness. Sleep in the woods, […]
John Thurman Smoky Mountain Trout Adventure Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesApplications will soon be available for the 2021 John Thurman Smoky Mountain Trout Adventure Camp (formerly called the Trout Unlimited Great Smoky Mountains Trout Adventure Camp), for middle school-age girls and boys. The Tennessee Council of Trout Unlimited sponsors the program. The John Thurman Smoky Mountain Trout Adventure Camp promotes an appreciation of cold-water conservation […]
FULL -Wilderness Adventure Trek II
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the waitlist. Spend a week away from parents? Sure! But spend it among black bears, towering trees, rattlesnakes and barred owls while backpacking on steep mountain trails? Oh, yeah! Come to feel at home in the wilderness. Sleep in the woods, swim in a […]
FULL- Discovery Camp Il
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSorry, this program is FULL. Please email [email protected] to be added to the wait list Discovery Camp is full of firsts for many kids. Each one is an exciting discovery. It’s a place to explore nature while getting down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home. Search for salamanders, […]
FULL -Firefly Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesA one-, two-, or three-night experience in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Bond with your child while playing games that build confidence and awaken the senses. Get to know the forest and its creatures. Wade in a cool mountain stream. Sing songs and hear stories around the campfire. And before bedtime – you guessed it – […]
FULL Smoky Mountain Family Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThis camp is full. If you want to be added to the waitlist, please email your request to [email protected]. Spend your family vacation in the middle of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Surround your family with the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, explore secret places, and take afternoon dips in […]
Full – Teen High Adventure
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesVenture into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain backcountry, spending 10 days and 9 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like you! Grow as a leader among your generation in understanding outdoor living ethics, as well as learning firsthand about the animals and plants that call these mountains home. Become accustomed to […]
Discovery Camp I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesJoin us for a summer camp that is full of firsts for many kids. Discovery Camp is an opportunity for campers to get down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
FULL – Wilderness Adventure Trek I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesExperience true wilderness in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the Wilderness Adventure Trek, an expedition just for teens! Sleep in the woods, swim in a mountain stream, kick back around the campfire, and make new friends to last a lifetime.
FULL – Girls in Science Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDuring Girls in Science Camp, you’ll work with scientists to search for salamanders and catch songbirds to support research in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. You’ll also build friendships with other girls as you swim in mountain streams, share stories around the campfire, and watch the fireflies emerge from the grass.
John Thurman Smoky Mountain Trout Adventure Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesThe John Thurman Smoky Mountain Trout Adventure Camp promotes an appreciation of cold-water conservation by teaching campers the sport of fly fishing in mountain streams.
Discovery Camp II
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesJoin us for a summer camp that is full of firsts for many kids. Discovery Camp is an opportunity for campers to get down and dirty with the forests, rivers, and critters that make these mountains home.
FULL – Backcountry Ecological Expedition
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesExplore the wild side of the Smokies as you camp in the backcountry and explore creeks and hollows in search of the next organism.
FULL – Wilderness Adventure Trek II
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesExperience true wilderness in Great Smoky Mountains National Park during the Wilderness Adventure Trek, an expedition just for teens! Sleep in the woods, swim in a mountain stream, kick back around the campfire, and make new friends to last a lifetime.
FULL – Firefly Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesBond with your child while playing games that build confidence and awaken the senses during this one-of-a-kind family camp in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Smoky Mountain Family Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSpend your family vacation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and experience the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, explore secret places, and take afternoon dips in the Middle Prong.
Great Smokies Experience
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesIn this 11-day summer program, you'll get up close and personal with nature - while earning college credit!
Teen High Adventure
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesVenture into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain backcountry, spending 10 days and 9 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like yourself!
Wilderness Adventure Trek I
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDuring this true backcountry wilderness experience, campers will sleep in the woods, swim in a mountain stream, kick back around the campfire, and make new friends to last a lifetime.
Discovery Camp I – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDiscovery Camp is where kids go to be kids - getting curious, asking questions, exploring new places, and feeling free - all while living inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and gaining a deeper appreciation for nature.
Girls in Science Camp – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesWe’re taking science out of the classroom and into the great outdoors! Join us in an adventure to explore the Smokies, from the valleys of Cades Cove to the tallest mountains of the national park.
Naturalist Week – From Wherever You Are!
Nature isn’t a place you go to – it’s all around us, all the time! At Tremont, we aim to give learners of all ages the tools and understanding needed to appreciate nature in their own neighborhoods. This June 19-24, you’re invited to take part in Naturalist Week, a virtual event designed to help more people connect with nature, wherever they are!
Discovery Camp II – Full
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDiscovery Camp is where kids go to be kids - getting curious, asking questions, exploring new places, and feeling free - all while living inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and gaining a deeper appreciation for nature.
Wilderness Adventure Trek II
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesDuring this true backcountry wilderness experience, campers will sleep in the woods, swim in a mountain stream, kick back around the campfire, and make new friends to last a lifetime.
Backcountry Ecological Expedition
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesExplore the wild side of the Smokies during an adventure like no other. During this 6-day, 5-night canoe expedition, you’ll camp in the woods, paddle to remote locations, and document the biodiversity of the Smokies.
Firefly Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesBond with your child while playing games that build confidence and awaken the senses during this one-of-a-kind family camp in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Smoky Mountain Family Camp
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesSpend your family vacation in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and experience the magic of the mountains as you hike ridges, study wildlife, explore secret places, and take afternoon dips in the Middle Prong.
Teen High Adventure
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesVenture into the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain backcountry, spending 10 days and 9 nights among a community of teenage outdoor enthusiasts like yourself! Grow your understanding of outdoor living ethics, and learn firsthand about the animals and plants that call these mountains home.
Walker Valley History Community Event
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont 9275 Tremont Road, Townsend, TN, United StatesJourney through time with us during our Walker Valley History event, featuring Living History Tours led by knowledgeable guides. Throughout the day, visitors of all ages will be able to explore key historical sites while learning about the people who have called Tremont home. It's a day filled with discovery, nostalgia, and community spirit that shouldn't be missed - and best of all, it's free!