Saturday Brain Camp

Check out the Saturday Brain Camp hosted by the Learning & Neurodevelopment Lab team!

Meet the Team

Dr. Sophia Vinci-Booher

Principal Investigator

Andrea Petersen

Camp Director

Sidney Cantway

Substitute Director/Camp Aid

Dr. Caroline Ren

Postdoctoral Fellow

Elton Cross

Lab Manager/Substitute Director

Bevin Zhang

Camp Aid

Farhan Hossain

Camp Aid

Chi Luo

Camp Aid

Lana English

Camp Aid

Via Theodore

Camp Aid

Matthew Suh

Camp Aid

Peilin Wang

Camp Aid

Jack Doyle

Camp Aid

Brain Camp Schedules

Camp Information

When: 10:00 AM-3:30 PM almost every Saturday!

Drop-off: 9:30-10:00 AM

Pick-up: 3:30-4:00 PM

Where: 230 Appleton Place Nashville, TN

Enter for Google Maps: Parking Lot 81, Nashville, TN 37212

Enter for Apple Maps: Hobbs Human Development Laboratory

What Can Happen at Brain Camp?

  • Get moving & grooving with fun dance parties and freeze dance, hula hooping, jump rope, chill yoga mornings, fun in the sun field days, duck duck goose, red light green light, plus more!

  • At Saturday Brain Camp, you can play your favorite outdoor and indoor games, sports and activities! Through the registration link, you will be able to submit your favorite tunes to hear every week at camp!

  • During camp, you can try a new puzzle or craft, plant flowers, make ice cream plus much more!

  • During camp, there will be plenty of time to make new friends during games, activities and lunch, such as making friendship bracelets, t-shirts and field days with the other campers!

Common Questions

  • Packed lunch, snack & water bottle in a backpack or drawstring bag.

  • Although there is no specific camp attire, close-toed shoes and activewear are recommended for safety and comfort.

    Occasionally, clothing requirements may be necessary for specific activities (bathing suit, flip flops, sneakers, etc.). Notification of clothing requirements will be given by email at least one week prior.

  • During every camp day, campers will have a 45-minute lunch break at 11:30 AM to eat a packed lunch from home.

    Non-microwavable food is preferred.

    When packing lunch, please avoid packing items with main allergens like packed nuts, peanut butter, nutella and seafood.

    Light snacks (goldfish, veggie chips, fruit snacks & popcorn) will be provided. Lunch may be provided on some camp days, notification will be given at least one week prior of provided lunch.

  • Current medications, allergies and dietary restrictions and additional concerns should be addressed on the registration form. Please feel free to reach out to the Program Director regarding medical concerns for your child.

  • Every lab member has been trained in Environmental Health & Safety and maintain CITI certifications in both Biomedical & Social Behavioral Research. Additionally, our Program Director is certified in CPR, AED & First Aid, as well as Mental Health First Aid.

  • Please reach out with additional concerns:

    Brain Camp Program Director (andrea.r.petersen@vanderbilt.edu)

    LAND Lab Director (sophia.vinci-booher@vanderbilt.edu)

    LAND Lab (vanderbilt.land.lab@gmail.com)