Discover adventure at Camp Sasquatch!
Are you ready to swap screen time for sunshine and classroom walls for canyon walls? Ivy Academy’s Camp Sasquatch is back, and we’re inviting your child to dive into a summer of discovery, grit, and pure outdoor joy!
Built on Ivy Academy’s core pillars, our programs transform campers into:
Scholars: Learning the science of nature in the best laboratory on Earth.
Stewards: Developing a lifelong respect for our natural world.
Volunteers: Understanding the power of giving back to their community.
We provide the expertise and the environment; you child just brings the excitement and energy.
Give your child a summer where they don’t just learn about the world—they experience it.
Forest Friends
June 1st - 5th (9am-2pm)
(Ages 4yrs-6yrs )
Modeled after guiding principles in Wauhatchie Forest School, this program is an experiential, nature forward program designed to immerse children in inquiry-led nature exploration. Daily activities will include circle time, short exploratory hikes, sit spot observations and journaling, sharing art lessons, quiet time, story time, yoga, music, and nature play. Cost: : $225
Outdoor Adventure
June 1st - 5th (9am-3pm)
(Rising 6th-8th)
Come explore and have all kinds of adventures outdoors! In this camp, we will explore as much of the area as we can: caving and white water rafting and snorkeling and hiking and kayaking/canoeing and rock climbing! If you're interested in trying out new things or love some of these things already, we'll see you there! (camper must be 12 to whitewater raft) Cost: $ 350
farm friends
June 15th - 18th (9am-3pm)
(Rising 4th-6th grade)
Forget the nursery rhymes—it’s time for the real deal! If your camper is ready to trade their devices for a pitchfork and some fresh air, Farm Friends is the place to be this summer.
This isn't just "petting zoo" fun; it’s an immersive look into the science and grit of farm life. Your camper will step into the boots of a farmer and experience the daily rewards of life on the land.
Cost: $225
Destination Unknown
June 8th - 12th (9am-3pm)
(Rising 6th - 8th)
This week's camp will be littered with different experiences, both indoors and outdoors...the thing is, you won't know what they are! Each day, we'll tell you what you need to bring for the next day-maybe it's lunch and a movie, maybe it's axe throwing! Maybe it's a hike or maybe it's a pottery class. You'll have to sign up to find out!
(Of course parents will know and have the schedule-as long as parents help us keep the secrets, it will be a fun week!) Cost: $ 350
Environmental Stewards
June 8th - 12th (4th-6th grade) (9am-3pm)
June 15th - June 18 (K-3rd grade) (9am-3pm)
Environmental Stewards Camp is covers themes such as basic hiking and trail etiquette, observing nature, identifying local flora and fauna, water conservation, ecology, becoming stewards of earth’s resources, and energy conservation. COST: $225
Animated appetites
June 1st - June 5th (4th - 8th grade)
Dropoff is at 3pm and pickup is at 8pm
Come cook, create, and have fun bringing your favorite movie worlds to life! In this hands-on camp, kids will explore the stories of Ratatouille, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Cars, Encanto, and Shrek by making simple, kid-friendly recipes inspired by each one. Campers will work together in the kitchen—trying out new foods, getting a little messy, and having plenty of laughs along the way. Each day also includes games and creative activities tied to the movie, and we’ll end by kicking back and watching it together. It’s a relaxed, playful week where kids can be creative, build confidence, and enjoy good food with friends. COST: 225 (includes dinner cost)
Hang and Read
June 1st-5th, June 8th-11th, & June 15th-19th
this Camp will begin at 3pm and pickup is anytime until 6pm.
Extend your child’s outdoor adventure with our "Hang & Read" add-on, the perfect low-energy bridge for students in grades 2–8 who aren't quite ready to leave the gorge. While you wrap up your workday, your camper can unwind in a premium hammock and dive into a favorite book amidst the calming sounds of North Chickamauga Creek. It’s a safe, supervised, and screen-free way to turn "waiting for a ride" into the most relaxing three hours of their entire week. COST: $100 (add-on per week)
Questions about Camp Sasquatch can be directed to Camp Director, Chris Holbrook at cholbrook@ivyacademychattanooga.com