Germantown summer guide: Camp GTOWN registration opened April 1 in 2026, Farm Park and GPAC camps, the GAC outdoor pool and free Friday music at The Grove.

Last checked Oct. 17, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Sources: the City of Germantown summer camps page and city calendar, the Germantown Athletic Club and the GMSD 2026-27 calendar (PDF). Parks and Recreation: 901-757-7375.

School lets out Friday, May 21, 2027, for Germantown Municipal School District students. The city’s 2027 summer programs were not posted by Oct. 17, 2026, so the camps, concerts and market dates below are from summer 2026, to show when registration opens and what it costs. The headline date: Camp GTOWN registration opened April 1 last year and fills first come, first served.

What this means for you

  • Set a reminder for April 1: Camp GTOWN and the Farm Park camp register at Germantown-TN.gov/Registration.
  • Pools: the Germantown Athletic Club’s outdoor pool and splash park are for members; membership questions, 901-757-7370.
  • Free music: Friday evenings at The Grove at GPAC and Tuesday nights at Municipal Park in June.
  • Camp questions: Michelle Forbert, 901-751-7638.

City camps (2026 details)

Camp GTOWN (city page)

  • Where: Riverdale Park, 7345 Neshoba Road
  • When: Monday through Friday, June 1 to July 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; no camp June 29 to July 3
  • Sessions: June 1-12, June 15-26, July 6-17 and July 20-31
  • Ages: 6 to 12; children must be 6 by June 1
  • Fee: $225 per two-week session; $15 off each additional child. Fees cover field trips, a daily snack and Friday lunches; campers bring their own lunch Monday through Thursday.

Farm Park Wilderness Summer Camp

  • Where: Bobby Lanier Farm Park, 2660 Cross Country Drive
  • When: June 9-11, 8 to 11 a.m.
  • Ages and fee: 7 to 12; $85 per camper; limited spots
  • Contact: FarmPark@Germantown-TN.gov

Arts and library camps

  • GPAC summer camps, 1801 Exeter Road: weeklong morning camps in June and July 2026, including Fairytale Ballet for ages 3 to 7 ($200, June 1-5, 9 a.m. to noon), Sew Fun Art, From Page to Stage, Cardboard Creations and Play That Guitar (2026 listing).
  • Summer Reading at the library, 1925 Exeter Road: the 2026 kickoff party was 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 30, with food vendors, live music and free sign-up (2026 listing).
  • Apple Camp: one-hour sessions at Apple Saddle Creek, 2031 West St., booked through the library in June 2026; the coding class was recommended for ages 12 and up (listing).

Pools and water play

  • Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road: indoor eight-lane lap pool, hot tub, outdoor pool and splash park, swim lessons and a swim team, according to its aquatics page. Use is through membership. The indoor natatorium closes Nov. 1, 2026, for an estimated six-month renovation.
  • Splash pads: we found no free city splash pad on the city’s parks pages. Fishing lakes at Cameron Brown, Germantown Station, Johnson Road, Nashoba and Howard McVay parks are in our parks and trails guide.

Free summer evenings (2026)

  • Happy Friday at The Grove, GPAC, Fridays 5 to 8 p.m., free, no tickets: family sing-alongs led by Josh Threlkeld, live music on the lawn and a bar on the plaza; no outside drinks (2026 listing).
  • Groovin’ and Grillin’, Municipal Park, 1900 S. Germantown Road, Tuesdays June 2, 9 and 16, food from 6 p.m. and music at 6:30 p.m.; no glass or alcohol (2026 listing).
  • Farm Park Fridays summer market, every other Friday May 29 to July 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: produce, handmade goods, music, food trucks and the farm animals (2026 listing).
  • Petting farm: Tuesdays April through September at the Farm Park.

Ticketed: Concerts in The Grove on Thursdays (6:30 p.m.) and the Big Squeeze Food Truck Festival, which closed Lemonade Stand Day on June 13, 2026. Fourth of July plans are on Fourth of July fireworks.

Related: kids’ activities, Father’s Day and free things to do.

Frequently asked questions

When does Camp GTOWN registration open?

In 2026 registration opened April 1 and filled first come, first served at Germantown-TN.gov/Registration. The 2027 dates were not posted by Oct. 17, 2026.

How much is Camp GTOWN in Germantown?

In 2026 it cost $225 per two-week session, with $15 off each additional child in a family, for ages 6 to 12 at Riverdale Park, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Does Germantown have a public pool or splash pad?

The Germantown Athletic Club, 1801 Exeter Road, has an outdoor pool and splash park, but they are for club members. We found no free city splash pad listed on the city’s parks pages.

Are there free summer concerts in Germantown?

Yes. In 2026 Happy Friday at The Grove at GPAC was free on Friday evenings from 5 to 8 p.m., and Groovin’ and Grillin’ played Tuesday evenings in June at Municipal Park.