Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont provides in-depth experiences through educational programs designed to nurture appreciation of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, celebrate diversity, and foster stewardship. Connecting people and nature summarizes our mission, which we accomplish through providing hands-on learning experiences with the National Park, focusing on developing in people a greater sense of place, a deepened appreciation and awe for the diversity of life and people, and an ethics of stewardship that follows them home. Tremont offers an in-depth learning experience that fosters an understanding of these beautiful mountains, and encourages a lifelong appreciation and stewardship of the environment. Our camps offer high quality environmental education programs that focus on Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the issues it faces. Imagine splashing around in an icy cold mountain stream, climbing ridges to an unbelievable view, or choosing from a variety of activities to discover nature through hands-on explorations, day hikes and crafts. It’s hard to imagine education being so much fun, but here at Tremont, it certainly is! Campers who return year after year are testimony to this fact. From backpacking in the wilderness to learning about the secret haunts of salamanders, the Institute offers a variety of opportunities to serve different interests, abilities and age groups. Check it out and find the program that is just right for you or the young person in your life. We have financial aid available.

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 9 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $651.00-$1000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Ken Voorhis Camp Director(s): Jeremy Lloyd Nearest Large City: Knoxville Off Season Rental: No

Camp Focus: Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures Traditional Camps

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Discovery Camp I - June 9-14; Discovery Camp II - June 23-28; Wilderness Adventure I - June 9-14; Wilderness Adventure II - June 23-28; Backcountry Ecological Expedition - June 9-14; Teen High Adventure - July 14-24, Field Ecology Adventure - July 14-24; Smoky Mountains Naturalist Expeditions - July 14-24