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Stop by the Tremont booth during the concert series to play our in-person Level Up Challenge game. This all-ages activity invites you to slow down, look closely, and explore the natural world around you. Complete the challenge during the concert and earn a prize on-site.
Free
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Survival isn’t about conquering nature – it’s about learning to work with it. In this hands-on workshop with Tremont's Kristen Ross, you’ll explore how to use the gifts the land provides to sustain life.
$90
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Discovery Camp is where kids go to be kids — curious, adventurous, and full of wonder. Set inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this overnight summer camp gives children the chance to unplug from screens, breathe fresh mountain air, and spend a week exploring the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment.
$893
We’re taking science out of the classroom and into the great outdoors! Over six days and five nights, campers explore Great Smoky Mountains National Park, from its quiet valleys to its tallest peaks. They’ll work side by side with scientists and park rangers to search for salamanders, catch and release songbirds for long-term research projects, and even design their own field investigations based on the questions that excite them most.
$100
Wilderness Adventure Trek isn’t just about learning how to backpack — it’s about learning who you are when you climb a mountain, push past your comfort zone, and discover you’re capable of more than you thought possible.
$992
Explore the Smokies through a new lens with this self-guided, choose-your-own-adventure experience from Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. Pick up your challenge sheet in Tremont’s Visitor Center and set out to discover the stories woven into Walker Valley – from the people throughout history who have called this place home, to the plants, animals, and landscapes that continue to shape it today.
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The 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.
$550
At Tremont, we aim to give learners of all ages the tools and understanding needed to appreciate nature in their own neighborhoods. You’re invited to take part in Naturalist Week, a virtual event designed to help more people connect with nature, wherever they are.
Free
Whether you’re a seasoned adventurer or someone seeking a gentler introduction to the Smokies, you’ll find a place here. No prior experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to spend time outdoors.
$1,111
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Explore your own park or neighborhood to see how many living things you can find. For every observation shared, Brandon Everhart, The Bearded Realtor, will donate a dollar to support Tremont’s environmental education programs (up to $1,000 – our biggest Big Day goal yet!)
Free
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6 events,
Salamanders under stones, frogs calling at night, snakes basking on a warm rock — the Smokies are home to one of the richest communities of reptiles and amphibians in North America. This weekend course gives you an inside look at these fascinating and often misunderstood creatures.
$555
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Celebrate the wrap-up of Tremont’s Virtual Naturalist Week with a relaxed, family-friendly BYO picnic at Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum!
Free
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Take your summer adventure off the beaten path with a six-day, five-night canoe expedition deep into the wild side of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This program combines the excitement of backcountry camping with the thrill of real scientific discovery.
$1,045
Discovery Camp is where kids go to be kids — curious, adventurous, and full of wonder. Set inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park, this overnight summer camp gives children the chance to unplug from screens, breathe fresh mountain air, and spend a week exploring the outdoors in a safe, supportive environment.
$893
Wilderness Adventure Trek isn’t just about learning how to backpack — it’s about learning who you are when you climb a mountain, push past your comfort zone, and discover you’re capable of more than you thought possible.
$992
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Share the magic of summer camp with your child during this special one-, two-, or three-night family adventure in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Designed for children ages 4–8 and their grown-ups, Firefly Camp is the perfect way to introduce kids to the joy of camp life in a safe and welcoming setting.
$106
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