“I didn’t start Intrigue Education because I saw a gap in the market. I started it because my wife and I lived that gap — burning PTO or scrambling for childcare every school break, same as every other working parent around here.

My own kids are campers here. If I wouldn’t trust it with my own family, I wouldn’t ask you to trust it with yours.”

Austin Hill
Founder & Director, Intrigue Education

Our Program i We’re building a full lineup of camps — Spring Break, summer specialty camps, and more. Stay tuned as we grow.

Hands-on STEM, taught by real certified teachers. Pick a camp to see how it runs.

Spring Break · March 22–25

Junior Innovator Camp

Our flagship camp, where kids think, design, and build like real inventors. Over four days, campers learn from famous innovators of the past, then test their own ideas hands-on in small teams, led by certified Tennessee teachers.

⚛️ Physics🧪 Chemistry🌉 Engineering✈️ Aerospace🤖 Robotics & Tech🧬 Biology

We innovate just like we teach our campers to do — every camp brings new activities!

Ages 6–11 · 4 days · Morning or afternoon session

A Typical Day

Every day follows the same rhythm, with a new idea to explore.

7:30 AM
Drop-off Window Opens
A relaxed 30-minute window to check in before camp begins.
8:00 AM
Block 1 — Concept & Kickoff
Campers learn the day’s core idea and get their hands on the day’s build.
8:45 AM
Block 2 — Build Time
Deeper, focused build and problem-solving time in small teams.
9:30 AM
Block 3 — Team Challenge
Teams put their build to the test and compete for the day’s points.
10:15 AM
Block 4 — Show & Share
Campers present what they built before wrapping up and prepping for pickup.
11:00 AM
Pickup
Parents get a quick recap from the instructor at pickup.

Choose a morning session (8–11 AM) or afternoon session (12–3 PM) — same structure, same experience, whichever fits your schedule.

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Teams & Points, All Week Long. Campers are split into teams on day one and earn points through daily challenges. On the final day, every camper takes home a certificate, and the top team wins a prize.
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Summer Specialty CampiSpecialty camps go deeper on a single subject, like robotics or 3D printing, with more time to design, build, and test. They’re separate from Junior Innovator Camp.

Robotics Camp

We’re finalizing our curriculum to give campers the best possible robotics experience. Here’s what we’ll share as soon as it’s ready.

What Campers Build
Coming Soon
Projects and challenges are being finalized.
How the Days Run
Coming Soon
The daily schedule is still in the works.
Dates & Pricing
To Be Announced
Summer dates and pricing will be announced soon.
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Summer Specialty CampiSpecialty camps go deeper on a single subject, like robotics or 3D printing, with more time to design, build, and test. They’re separate from Junior Innovator Camp.

3D Printing Camp

We’re finalizing our curriculum to give campers the best possible 3D printing experience. Here’s what we’ll share as soon as it’s ready.

What Campers Build
Coming Soon
Projects and challenges are being finalized.
How the Days Run
Coming Soon
The daily schedule is still in the works.
Dates & Pricing
To Be Announced
Summer dates and pricing will be announced soon.

Your Child’s Safety Comes First

Every child deserves a safe, secure place to learn. Everything below isn’t just policy โ€” it’s a promise.

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Certified, Vetted Instructors

Every instructor is an active, state-certified teacher who has already passed the rigorous background screening required to hold that credential.

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First Aid & Emergency Contacts On-Site

A stocked first aid kit and every camper’s emergency contact info are on-site and accessible to instructors at all times. Help is never more than a few steps away, no matter what happens.

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CPR & First Aid Required

Directors & Lead instructors will be current on CPR and First Aid certification before the first day of camp, with supplies on-site at all times. They’re able to act, not just call for help.

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Allergy & Medical Awareness

We collect allergy and medical info before day one, and instructors are briefed on every camper’s needs. Your child’s needs are never a surprise to the person instructing them.

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Verified Pickup Only

Campers are released only to parents or guardians on the approved pickup list โ€” no verbal say-so. Your child goes home with the people you trust โ€” no exceptions, ever

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Weather & Emergency Plan

A clear indoor backup plan for severe weather, plus a practiced emergency protocol every instructor knows cold.

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Child Protection Policy

No staff member or mentor is ever alone with a single camper. Our buddy system, open-sightline activities, and staff training are built so your child is always visible — never isolated, not even for a moment.

What Sets Us Apart?

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Certified Instructors

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Every instructor leading a camp is an actively certified teacher, not a summer job for a college kid. When your camper asks a real question, they get a real answer from someone trained to teach it.

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We Pay Teachers What They’re Worth

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Good teachers have options for how they spend their summer. We pay above market rate for local, certified educators, so the best ones choose us โ€” not whoever happens to be available.

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Built by Community, for Community

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We live here, and we teach here โ€” this isn’t a project run from out of state. This is the camp we wanted for our own kids, so instead of waiting for someone else to build it, we did.

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Every Lesson Built From Scratch

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No packaged curriculum bought off a shelf. Every lesson is written in-house, tested on real kids, and reworked until it actually clicks โ€” not just filled with busywork to pass the time.

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New Themes Each Camp

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Robotics one week, chemistry the next, and circuits after that. Every camp is a brand-new adventure, packed with new challenges. Never the same day twice.

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Low Ratios, High Support

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Your child will never get lost in the crowd here. While 1 certified instructor leads every 25-camper session, high school honors mentors are paired with every group of five โ€” meaning real attention from an adult or mentor roughly every 4-5 kids, far closer than a typical classroom.

Reviews
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We’re just getting started โ€” check back after our flagship session this fall for real reviews from real camp parents.

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Thank you for being part of our founding flagship session! We’d love to hear how it went for your camper.

Junior Innovator Camp i Pricing may adjust as we learn more about demand for future sessions.

Spring Break Session
March 22โ€“25
4 days ยท 3 hours a day ยท Morning (8โ€“11 AM) or Afternoon (12โ€“3 PM)
Limited to 25 spots per session
$250Spring Break Price
per camper
Reserve Your Spot
Summer Specialty Camp
iSpecialty camps go deeper on a single subject, with more time to design, build, and test.
Coming This Summer
Dates, times, and pricing to be announced
Small groups ยท limited spots
We’re finalizing our curriculum to give campers the best possible robotics experience. Join the mailing list and you’ll be first to know when details and registration open.
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Summer Specialty Camp
iSpecialty camps go deeper on a single subject, with more time to design, build, and test.
Coming This Summer
Dates, times, and pricing to be announced
Small groups ยท limited spots
We’re finalizing our curriculum to give campers the best possible 3D printing experience. Join the mailing list and you’ll be first to know when details and registration open.
Join the Mailing List

Here’s what to know (before you commit)

Payments are non-refundable but fully transferable โ€” if your camper can’t attend, we’ll transfer their spot or apply your payment as credit toward a future session.

Cost shouldn’t be the reason your camper misses out. If price is a barrier, reach out โ€” we’ll figure something out.

Meet the Team i We’re actively building our instructor team โ€” several educators are already on board and helping shape next season’s curriculum. More faces coming soon!

The people behind Intrigue Education โ€” real credentials, real care.

Austin Hill, Founder and Director
Austin Hill
Founder & Director
Austin brings a rare mix of deep scientific training and real classroom experience to Intrigue Education. He holds three degrees in chemistry โ€” a B.S. double-majoring in biochemistry and cellular & molecular biology, an M.S. in computational biochemistry, and an M.S. in physical and theoretical chemistry. After nearly 20 semesters teaching college labs, he moved into the high school classroom, where he’s spent the past few years teaching. Outside of camp, he’s usually hiking, tinkering in the woodshop, 3D printing something new, or lost in a good book or board game.
๐Ÿ”— Verify Austin’s TN Teaching License
Jeff Wilkins, Camp Director
Jeff Wilkins
Camp Director
Jeff brings 25 years of experience in education and more than 15 years of leading robotics and STEM camps to Intrigue Education. As an engineering and computer science teacher, he has taught everything from engineering design and electronics to computer science, while also coaching competitive robotics teams at both the high school and middle school levels. He loves creating hands-on experiences that challenge students to design, build, troubleshoot, and think creatively. Outside the classroom, Jeff is usually tinkering with a 3D printer, building something in his workshop, working on robotics, or finding the next project to tackle.
๐Ÿ”— Verify Jeff’s TN Teaching License
More certified instructors
joining the team soon.

Frequently Asked Questions

A few common questions to start โ€” more will be added based on what parents actually ask us.

What should my child bring each day?
A refillable water bottle and closed-toe shoes are all that’s required โ€” we provide the rest. Full packing list details coming soon.
What if my child has allergies or medical needs?
We collect allergy and medical info before day one, and every instructor is briefed on each camper’s needs. See our Safety section for more detail.
What’s your refund or cancellation policy?
All camp payments are non-refundable. If your camper is unable to attend, we’re happy to transfer their spot to another child or apply your payment as credit toward a future session โ€” just reach out and we’ll take care of it.
More questions coming soon, based on real questions from parents like you.

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