Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 5-7
Director: Miller Callaway, Webb Middle School science teacher

Calling all future architects and digital designers! Campers attending this camp will learn the basics of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using the free software program, SketchUp. After the basics are learned, campers will design a simple 3-D name tag to be printed on one of the classroom’s 3-D printers. Campers will also investigate bridges and buildings from

around the world using LEGO® Architecture kits and K’Nex™ to build models of famous structures.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Director: Steve Sherman, Artistic Director for Knoxville Children’s Theatre

Dreaming about becoming a movie star? Learn how to act in front of the camera from actor Steve Sherman, a lecturer in acting at the University of Tennessee and Artistic Director at Knoxville Children’s Theatre. Campers will enjoy making mock commercials and will write and act in their own original short films. Get ready to be creative, improve your acting skills and become a filmmaker!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 1-2
Directors: Shaney Brown & Denine Benedetto, Webb Middle School teachers

Do you love animals? We do, too! Come join us as we celebrate a different animal each day and learn more about it using science and stories. We’ll enjoy crafts, writing, reading, experimenting, and playing as we become one with our favorite critters.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 4-7
Director: Aaron “Inky” Inklebarger, local teacher and former Camp Webb leadership team member

Do you like art? Do you like games? What about a little friendly competition? Well, our Art in Action camp combines all three, as we make functional works of art that serve a purpose and play a variety of games that will also be part of a weekly competition. The camp includes some

beginner printmaking activities, functional origami, prop-weapon construction, and much more. Each of the art projects will play an important part in the games played throughout the week.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering kindergarten-1st grade
Director: Caroline Baker, Webb Lower School teacher

Get your boots on and get ready for school! Join Mrs. Baker, longtime and beloved Webb Lower School teacher, to sharpen those cutting skills, tackle the alphabet and build number sense. We will work on all these concepts through literature, crafts, imaginative play, and fun games. By practicing basic routine skills, transitions and the fundamentals of classroom learning, campers will be able to seamlessly transition into the school year. Can’t wait to have you join us for a week filled with fun and learning!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering kindergarten-1st grade
Director: Amy Marion, Webb Lower School teacher

Oink, moo, cock-a-doodle-doo! Barnyard Bonanza camp is just for you! If you like playing in the dirt, hitching up your wagon, or livin’ high on the hog, put on your work boots and join us for a week of fun. At our home on the range, campers will spend their days crafting, reading, playing games, and learning all about barnyard animals. If you join us, we’d be as happy as a pig in mud!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Director: Shaney Brown, Webb Middle School science teacher

Campers begin the week learning how to use different types of microscopes, slide preparation and tissue collection. We progress from there to dissection and suturing. Campers will also use their knowledge to research, design and construct prosthetic limbs. Students will acquire an understanding of various biological practices and their uses in medicine. Caution: Campers will need a strong stomach for this camp!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 4-6
Director: Kate Lewallen, Webb School Librarian

Can you escape a desert island, stop the zombie apocalypse, and solve history’s greatest mysteries...all in one week? Like the increasingly popular escape rooms, Breakout Camp campers will work together to solve puzzles and “breakout” of a variety of scenarios before the timer ends; all the while developing teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills. At the end of the week, campers will collaborate to create and share their own breakout games.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Knoxville Children’s Theatre staff

Warm up your vocal cords, it’s SHOWTIME! Climb on stage to act, sing and dance to Broadway’s greatest hits. Fun theater games will help you and your co-stars learn about performing solo and in groups on the big stage. All campers will steal the show in an end-of-the-week performance that is guaranteed to have the audience singing along!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering kindergarten-3rd grade
Director: Emily Hicks, Webb Lower School teacher

For every day of camp, a different book will take us on another adventure. Fun lovers and bookworms unite! Books by well-known authors are the inspiration for buckets of fun. We will dance, craft, snack, and more as we stimulate reading and language skills. Your child is sure to enjoy this camp by the bucketful!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Directors: Amanda Lee, Webb Middle School teacher & David Haines, Webb Middle School Dean of Students

Calling all potential witches and wizards! Summer is coming and that means it’s time for Camp Hogwarts! First Years... find out which house you’re assigned to in our Camp Hogwarts sorting hat ceremony. Everyone will get to bond with their prefects and housemates. Make chocolate frogs. Test your skills in Defense Against the Dark Arts and Muggle Studies classes. Visit Hogsmeade, frolic with mystical creatures and help your house battle for the Quidditch and House Cups. Hufflepuff currently owns the Quidditch Cup; Gryffindor has the House Cup. Join your fellow witches and wizards as we use all seven Harry Potter books to guide us through a magical week of Pottermania! Please Note: Buddy requests are not honored in this camp. Friends and siblings may be sorted into separate houses. Please take this into consideration before applying for this camp.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Director: Amy Lyttle, Webb Middle School science teacher

Get your cardboard build on! Let your imagination create the blueprints and we’ll use cardboard to turn your designs into reality. Put on your hard hat to construct your very own cardboard arcade game and paper roller coaster. Along with our major projects, campers will also participate in STEM challenges and other cool games. Join us for a week of creative construction and get ready to unbox a whole lot of fun!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Director: Leonard Dickerson, Chess Life Master and three-time Tennessee state champion

Do you love chess and want to improve your game? Then join Leonard Dickerson for a week of strategic learning. Session I is mainly for chess players who may not have much competitive play experience. Campers work on piece mechanics, opening strategies, tactics, and general principles. The complexity of the material covered depends on the skill levels of the campers. Session II is for players who have ideally participated in tournaments or a previous camp and would like to improve their tournament play. Those in the Advanced Camp work on understanding combinations, critical endgame techniques, positional analysis, and team play. In both camps, there will be an ongoing tournament. Each camper will receive a personal evaluation, as well as a chess set (if needed) or book.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 1-2
Director: Katherine McPhaul, Webb Lower School teacher

Get ready for nature-filled crafting fun! During this camp, we’ll be inspired by the elements in the natural world as we explore the outdoors and gather materials to create unique crafts together. Come meet new friends and forge special memories as we have fun through crafting. Make sure to bring comfy walking shoes.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 7-8
Director: Brynn Downing, Webb Upper School teacher

Do you love to tell stories? In this camp, campers will learn not only the basics of storytelling (like characters, pacing and dialogue), but they will also have the chance to try their hands at different genres of writing – from short scripts to poetry, and nonfiction to science fiction. We’ll also look at and learn from great stories and storytellers. Everyone will walk away with a portfolio of possibilities and first drafts.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 1-4
Director: Lisa Haskell, local science teacher

Learn to think critically, solve science riddles and have a blast while doing it! Make a balloon brain and protect it with a homemade helmet; then see who survives a ‘crash.’ Create ‘foam-er-ators’ and we’ll shoot them outside. We’ll also make leaf tokens, tornadoes and survival rafts, test groovy lava lamps, and learn a bunch of magic science tricks. For the other half of the day, we’ll play cooperative team-building games like Army Navy, American Gladiators, Scram Ball, Scatterball, dodgeball, and lots more!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 7-8
Director: Caitlin Wood, local teacher and former Camp Webb aftercare director

Hail and well met, traveler! If it’s an adventure you seek, you need look no further! Join the party as we pursue glory, wonder and riches in the fantastical world of the tabletop role-playing game. In this camp, we will learn the basics of playing Dungeons & Dragons® fifth edition, including character creation, role-playing, dungeon design, and much more. Prepare to embark on the ultimate quest!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 3-4
Director: Charlie Arp, Webb Lower School science teacher

Robots and rockets are fun to use, but have you ever tried building them? Working in teams, campers will learn the steps of the engineering process in order to design and create exciting gadgets. Campers will then put their new knowledge to the test in various engineering challenges. Some of the activities may include building marble mazes, building and racing cars made from recycled materials, pool noodle roller coasters, toy motors, and more! Note: Buddy requests will not be honored in this camp; teams will be determined at random. 

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Directors: Jim Manikas, Webb School Director of Technology & Aaron Teffeteller, Webb School Assistant Director of Technology

An esports program is more than just a super fun activity; it can increase enthusiasm in Career and Technical Education (CTE) areas of study, break gender gaps in STEM instruction, reinforce character development and encourage the exploration of emerging careers across the esports industry.  Join the action of competitive gaming at this exciting esports camp designed for entry-level competitive gamers. Have a blast while making new friends, exploring the benefits of an esports programming in a safe and supportive gaming community. Coaches guide players through games and strategies in a fun and competitive local environment. Campers will enjoy several different console-based games from Game Truck Knoxville.

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 4-6
Director: Jenny Fields, Webb Upper School Latin teacher

εuρηκα he rēka! You have found it! The perfect camp for those wanting to venture into Greek folklore and legends. Scavenger hunts, catapult making, chariot rides, and the ancient tradition of “Tog-a-War” await those campers bold enough to partake. We will investigate the storied Olympians, heroes and monsters whose adventures have withstood the test of time. So, prepare for a week of great discoveries and activities that will bring these ancient myths to life!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering kindergarten-1st grade
Director: Denine Benedetto, Webb Middle School teacher

If you believe in fairies, don’t just clap your hands; join us for a ‘fairy-tastic’ week of magical adventures! Fairies will twirl their way through a whole host of pixie-perfect activities: a fairy-naming ceremony, earning their wings, listening to, and telling fairy stories, making fairy crafts, water play, building fairy homes, fairy dances and tea parties, and ‘flying’ with their very own fairy wings on nature walks. Experience the magic with us!

Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Girls entering grades 2-6
Director: Jennifer Venable Austin, professional dancer and founder of Arts in Motion

Girlfriends...are you ready to ‘get down with your bad self?’ Join us for this camp’s 12th year at Camp Webb. In this classic camp of awesomeness, learn hip-hop dance moves, including stomp dances, row dancing, jump and thump, and pop-and-lock skills. No prior dance training is required to learn street combinations with kickin’ moves, just comfortable clothing and sneakers.

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Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Erika Letsinger, Webb Lower School Learning Specialist

Calling all jetsetters and aspiring globetrotters! Get ready to take off and see places all around the world with us this summer. We’ll experience what it’s like to live in other countries through food, music, crafts, and much more. Come explore cultures from around the globe while never having to leave the comforts of Camp Webb. Don’t forget your passport as we adventure through the continents and discover what makes each new place unique.