summertime at first cumberland

First Cumberland's campus comes alive with the sounds of summer once the weather warms up!  The Cumberland Youth Foundation was founded in 1958 here at First Cumberland to serve the area's children.  Current ministries under the CYF include The Dayplayers Summer Camp, The Cumberland Currents Swim Team and management of our Olympic sized swimming pool.... all located on the campus of First Cumberland Presbyterian just steps from the church itself.  We invite you to come find your spot in the sun at First Cumberland this summer...  we'll save a seat for you!

a Day in the life of a dayplayer camper!

Dayplayers Summer Camp is an outdoor, device-free, Christian environment for your school-aged child.  Our campers range from rising 1st through rising 8th graders. Daily chapel and weekly character trait activities provide children with the opportunity for personal and spiritual development throughout the summer. In addition, we offer daily swimming in our on-site Olympic-size pool, outdoor games under our covered pavilion, and on the grounds which include a ball field, paved volleyball court, and 8 tennis courts. We also offer participation in a summer musical experience for interested campers. Our goal is for your child to experience summer as it should be- outside in the fresh air alongside friends new and old! 


Here are SOME of our daily activities:

-campers bring 2 snacks & lunch - eaten outside under the pavilion (snack bar available)

-multiple swim times in the Olympic sized pool

-chapel time

-organized games

-free play

(games include 2/4 square, basketball, ga-ga ball, bound ball, kickball, and many games played on our 8 tennis courts)

-inside games/movies/crafts


For an additional cost we also offer:

-swim lessons

-swim team

-snow cone truck on Fridays




Please note: All camp tuition must be paid prior to the first day of summer camp.

Registration opens January 16, 2026 for Summer 2026.


Multi-child discount codes (for FULL TIME ONLY)

please enter these codes at the end of your registration form if applicable

2026KID2 (2nd child)

2026KID3 (3rd child & each addnt'l)


CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES/SPECIFIC NEEDS

Due to staffing, we are not able to accommodate specific needs/disabilities and/or any child that requires constant one-on-one care or supervision from a staff member (including children who are not able to emotionally regulate, elope, are not able to follow verbal directions, schedules (must be flexible enough to have some variation in schedule)  & camp rules, extreme or repetitive discipline/behavior issues, bathroom help, etc.)

We make every attempt to serve all children, however your child must be able to

function independently and with autonomy in a group setting.

We encourage open communication between parents/guardians and the Dayplayers Summer Camp directors to help facilitate any reasonable and manageable accommodations needed for your child.  If you are unsure if Dayplayers would be a good fit for your child, please email bess@firstcumberland.com and a camp director will contact you for more information. 







cumberland currents

swim team

The Cumberland Currents is a summer recreational swim team here at First Cumberland sponsored by the Chattanooga Area Swim League (CASL). Swim team members will compete against 3 other teams in meets throughout June and half of July with the season ending with the City Meet where all the teams across the city compete against one another.  For more information visit the Cumberland Currents website by clicking the swimmer icon to the left.

Pool Use

Our Pool opens May 24 at 10 am!


Click here to see the pool gate admission and membership rates as well as hours of operation. All memberships are sold at the gate. 


The pool will be open weekends only beginning August 1, 2025 through Labor Day, September 1.  Our last day for the 2025 season will be September 1.


THE POOL WILL CLOSE EARLY (4 p.m.) for swim meets on:


June 5

June 16

June 26

July 7


Pool Party pricing, availability and booking are done at the pool by speaking with our pool manager.  


Private swim lessons are not available this summer. 


Click the image below for camp information 2024

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