SHADES of Development
Private
SHADES of Development is a Knoxville nonprofit that has run out-of-school-time programs for PreK through 8th graders for more than 30 years, based at 6701 West Emory Road. Its summer camp runs nine weeks for campers ages 5-13, who can enroll for a single week or the whole summer, and is held in school-based sites around Knox County including Fort Sanders and Karns. Weeks are built on an adventure-learning approach, with guest instructors, team challenges, theme parties, camper performances, family events and field trips.
The practical details
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact SHADES of Development directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Leigh Anne WilliamsI go here and it is amazing there i never feel alone I aways have friends and the teachers are so nice
★★★★★Googlerboogler1Used to go here, in 7’th now and currently laying in bed reminiscing about how much fun and memories I had here, I hope I go back someday!.. Noah-GM for any staff reading this! Miss yall!
★★Jonathan ThackerIf you are a parent of a child with special needs or has behavior issues, Shades is not going to be a good fit for you & your family.
★★★★★Lee Anne Donaldson
★★★★★Kathy HartAmazing attention to the happiness and growth of the children in their program. Excellent staff! Awesome experience!!