Specialty Camps
A Camp For Anyone
Camp Webb Knoxville offers numerous specialty camps throughout the summer. Just a few interests our camps offer are: Music, art, science, cooking, building with Legos™, theatre, nature, crafting, stop motion animation, dance, and more!
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. with Aftercare available for an additional fee
Cost: Specialty camps range in price from $335 - $355 per week
Specialty Camps
Please note: prices, grade levels, and policies are as stated. There are no exceptions.
- ACTING TRAINING CAMP (full)
- ANIMAL TALES
- ART WITH MR. LETITIA (full)
- BACKYARD GAMES
- BIOLOGY & MEDICAL ENGINEERING CAMP (full)
- BOOKS, BAKING, AND BUNCHES OF FUN (full)
- BREAKOUT CAMP (full)
- BROADWAY SHOWCASE: MUSICAL THEATER CAMP (full)
- CAMP HOGWARTS® (full)
- CEO CAMP FOR YOUNG WOMEN (full)
- CHESS CAMP
- COACH OWEN’S SUMMER HANGOUT
- CODE, BUILD, AND CREATE (full)
- DANCE SKATE AND CREATE (full)
- DISNEY® BY THE DAY (full)
- DUNGEON MASTERS
- EDIBLE ART (full)
- EPIC GAMES & TRICKSHOTS
- EUREKA! MYTHOLOGY CAMP
- FAIRY CAMP
- FASHION DESIGN CAMP (full)
- FIELD DAY FANATICS
- GAMING GUARDIANS (full)
- GLAM GRANS
- HIP-HOP FLY GIRLS
- HOLIDAY HOOPLA
- INTRO TO COOKING (full)
- INTRO TO VET SCIENCE (full)
- JEDI® ACADEMY (full)
ACTING TRAINING CAMP (full)
Dates: June 30 - July 3 (mini week)
Ages: Entering grades 3-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Natalee McReynolds, Knoxville Children’s Theatre staff member
Now casting actors and actresses for a fun week of training to become your most theatrical self! Build your confidence through instruction on a variety of topics, including voice, diction, and movement/bodywork. Theater games and improvisation activities, in addition to scene work (and some monologue opportunities for those interested), will build your repertoire of acting skills. Natalee will also hold audition workshops, where she will assist campers with cold readings, how to introduce themselves/make a good first impression, headshots, and more. Soon you’ll be basking in the glow of a spotlight and multiple curtain calls!
Cost: $275
ANIMAL TALES
Dates: June 16-20
Ages: Entering grades 1-2
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Directors: Shaney Brown and 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.
Cost: $335
ART WITH MR. LETITIA (full)
Dates: Session I: July 14-18 (full)
Session II: July 21-25 (full)
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Director: Joe Letitia, Webb Upper School art teacher and professional artist
A Camp Webb classic is returning for another summer! For those of you who have been around for a few years, you know art with Mr. Letitia is a good time. This camp pulls together some of the most fun and popular projects from past years of Mr. Letitia’s summer art camps. Campers will enjoy a wide variety of creative activities, including favorites such as printmaking, drawing and funny/weird art from outer space.
Cost: $345
BACKYARD GAMES
Dates: June 30 - July 3 (mini week)
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Jordan Wormsley, Webb head varsity baseball coach and Greg Hernandez, Webb head varsity girls' basketball coach
Game fanatics – this action-packed week will be loaded with the ultimate lineup of classic yard sports, including cornhole, Kan Jam, lawn darts, Spikeball, Wiffle Ball, Ultimate Frisbee, and flag football, just to name a few. Take a time-out from normal sports and just enjoy the fun of low-key competition with your camp friends. Coaches Hernandez and Wormsley will make sure to emphasize sportsmanship, teamwork, and friendship. So, let's all meet out in the backyard for a good time.
Cost: $270
BIOLOGY & MEDICAL ENGINEERING CAMP (full)
Dates: June 9-13
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Shaney Brown, Webb Middle School science teacher
Campers begin the week by 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.
Cost: $355
BOOKS, BAKING, AND BUNCHES OF FUN (full)
Dates: June 30 - July 3 (mini week)
Ages: Entering grades 1-2
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Brittany Payne, Webb Lower School teaching assistant
Books, Baking & Bunches of Fun is back! If your child enjoys books and baking, come join us for an unforgettable adventure! Books by well-known authors will be used to launch a variety of activities – baking, book making, creative crafts, and more – to stimulate reading and language skills. Your child is sure to enjoy this camp, cover to cover!
Cost: $280
BREAKOUT CAMP (full)
Dates: June 2-6
Ages: Entering grades 4-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Kate Lewallen, Webb Upper School Librarian
Can you escape a desert island, stop the zombie apocalypse, and solve history’s greatest mysteries...all in one week? Like in 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.
Cost: $335
BROADWAY SHOWCASE: MUSICAL THEATER CAMP (full)
Dates: Session I: June 9-13 (full)
Session II: July 21-25 (full)
Ages: Entering grades 3-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Natalee McReynolds, Knoxville Children’s
Theatre staff member Warm up your vocal cords, it’s SHOWTIME! Climb on stage to act, sing, and dance to Broadway hits. You and your co-stars will learn about performing solo and in groups on the big stage. You’ll even have the chance to do improv and take part in some small scenes and readings. Natalee will also hold audition workshops, where she will assist campers with cold readings, how to introduce themselves/make a good first impression, headshots, etc. Be ready, though; you’ll work hard for an epic end-of-the-week performance that is guaranteed to impress!
Cost: $340
CAMP HOGWARTS® (full)
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Amanda Lee, Webb Middle School teacher, & David Haines, Webb Middle School Dean of Students
Calling all 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. Make chocolate frogs®. Test your skills in Herbology® and Muggle Studies® classes. Visit Hogsmeade®, frolic with mystical creatures, and help your house battle for the Quidditch® and House Cup®. Last summer, Hufflepuff® triumphed on the pitch to win the Quidditch® Cup, and Ravenclaw® conquered all to earn the coveted 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 registering.
Cost: $345
CEO CAMP FOR YOUNG WOMEN (full)
Dates: July 7-11
Ages: Girls entering grades 6-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: John Tolsma, entrepreneur and former chairman of Webb’s Board of Trustees, & Lee Belle Tolsma, aspiring entrepreneur and member of Webb’s Class of 2027
This camp will introduce young women to the skills and knowledge needed to explore starting and running a company. We will examine the concepts of ideation, planning, budgeting, creating, selling, and scaling an idea to completion. Campers will work on generating different solutions to a single business problem and then think creatively about business ideas they would like to pursue. Besides the girls having a blast working together, female business leaders from across the Knoxville community will share their perspectives and inspiration – from discussions to hands-on sessions. Get ready, CEOs, a whole new team of leaders is on the way!
Cost: $335
CHESS CAMP
Dates & Grades:
Session I: June 16-20 (Intermediate) • Entering grades 1-6 (full)
Session II: July 14-18 (Advanced) • Entering grades 3-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Adam Wells, player with the United States Chess Federation and chess coach for over 17 years
Do you love chess and want to improve your game? Then join Adam Wells 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. Topical highlights will include more advanced tactical ideas and key endgame positions. Campers will learn how to analyze their own mistakes, finish an attack on the king, convert a material advantage, and save a lost game. 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.
Cost: $335
COACH OWEN’S SUMMER HANGOUT
Dates: Session I: June 23-27 (co-ed week)
Session II: July 7-11 (boys only week)
Ages: Entering grades 2-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Steve Owen, former Webb Lower School P.E. teacher
If you want to play some of the coolest games around, then Coach Owen’s Summer Hangout is the perfect camp for you. Each day, campers will enjoy a variety of student-favorite P.E. activities in the ‘coolness’ of our air-conditioned gym. Get ready for games like Capture the Flag, Pirate’s Gold, Star Wars Rebel Assault, and Scooter, just to name a few! Plus, there’ll be some sportier, outdoor options like kickball, soccer, and Frisbee. Then, at the end of each day, we’ll cool off with delicious popsicles, mind-blowing magic tricks, and Coach Owen’s signature storytelling. Don’t forget, no Summer Hangout would be complete without shooting cans and balloons at our BB range! Goggles, BB rifles, and NAA and BSA certified safety instruction are all provided for this optional activity. Can’t wait to see you there!
Cost: $335
CODE, BUILD, AND CREATE (full)
Dates: June 9-13
Ages: Entering grades 2-3
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Jo Ann Guidry, Webb Lower School technology coordinator, & Susie Skinner, former Webb Middle School technology coordinator
Creativity and innovation will collide as campers use technology to tackle engaging challenges! Campers work with partners to design projects involving mechanics, structures, and robotics using coding and digital communication. Activities introduce a wide variety of STEM topics while allowing students to develop problem-solving and 21st-century skills.
Cost: $335
DANCE SKATE AND CREATE (full)
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: Entering grades 3-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2. p.m.
Director: Christy House, Director of Dance at Webb Dance Academy, Dance Skate certified instructor, and former Webb Lower School teacher
Are your dancing feet moving all the time? Do you love to roller skate? Have you ever imagined putting your moving feet in your roller skates and turning it into footwork? Dance Skate is a growing community of inventive skaters who put roller choreography to music. At Dance Skate & Create, campers will learn basic technique using quad roller skates and create quick and fun choreography. Additionally, we’ll design colorful costumes as we share our choreo during the week. Bring your artistic ideas to make a personality board about dance skate and yourself, and be prepared to make new friends! Campers must supply their own roller skates and helmets. Director will provide appropriate pads for all campers.
Cost: $335
DISNEY® BY THE DAY (full)
Dates: June 30 - July 3 (mini week)
Ages: Entering kindergarten-1st grade
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Meghan Harken, Webb Lower School teacher
Celebrate a different Disney tale each day! This camp will feature the fun of Encanto®, Frozen®, Finding Nemo®, The Little Mermaid® and Moana®, but we certainly won’t be talking about Bruno! Campers will rediscover characters, music, and storylines through crafts, snack creation, games, danceathons, and sing-alongs. We’ll end the week with a fun dress-up day.
Cost: $270
DUNGEON MASTERS
Dates: June 9-13
Ages: Entering grades 7-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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!
Cost: $335
EDIBLE ART (full)
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: Entering grades 3-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Melissa Kirk, local caterer
Does edible art sound like your jam? Whisk, blend, bake, and adorn your creations with your own artistic flair! Campers will learn to create from scratch and then put their own creativity onto the tasty treats they will take home to share. This will be a case of “it’s too pretty to eat,” but thankfully, it will taste heavenly too! Please note: items will be baked with wheat flour, milk (butter), and eggs. This will not be a gluten-free experience. We will be very mindful of food allergies, but cannot guarantee that all ingredients will be free of allergens.
Cost: $355
EPIC GAMES & TRICKSHOTS
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: Entering grades 3-5
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Kristin Kickliter, Webb Middle School volleyball coach
There’s nothing sweeter than the thrill of the win! Bring your A-game to a week of indoor and outdoor activities and minute-to-win-it-style games! This camp will also feature a variety of trick shot challenges like buzzer-beater baskets, incredible Frisbee throws, and unbelievable bottle flips. Campers will learn about teamwork, good sportsmanship, and communication as they conquer the games and challenges together. Join us for an awesome week of fun. “Let’s Gooooo!”
Cost: $335
EUREKA! MYTHOLOGY CAMP
Dates: Session I: July 7-11
Session II: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grades 5-7
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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, 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!
Cost: $335
FAIRY CAMP
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: Entering kindergarten-1st grade
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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!
Cost: $335
FASHION DESIGN CAMP (full)
Dates: June 30 - July 3 (mini week)
Ages: Entering grades 1-3
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Angie Seahorn, Webb School Admissions Counselor and former classroom teacher
The beginning of your “haute couture” adventure is now! Campers will tap into their creativity, celebrate their unique flair for fashion, and experience the joy of making something amazing! We will design clothing, hats, jewelry, headbands, tie-dye shirts, and more. Young designers will model their “fits” on the runway with their new fashionista friends to finish the week with a bang!
Cost: $285
FIELD DAY FANATICS
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: Entering grades 2-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Zeke Bailes, local elementary school P.E. teacher and former Camp Webb counselor
What’s better than field day for a half or full day? Field day for a week, of course! We’re bringing out all the activities and games that make field day the best. It’s going to be a full week of relays, team effort events, water activities, engaging games, lots of positivity, and FUN! Campers will be split into six teams (six colors) and enjoy a week of friendly field day activities. There are no prizes for winning at this camp; it’s all about cheering others on, enjoying the moment, and creating a positive and fun environment for all. Sunscreen up, hydrate thoroughly, wear your color, and bring your big kid voice (loud and proud); it’s field day time!
Cost: $335
GAMING GUARDIANS (full)
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: Entering grades 5-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Charlie Arp, Webb Lower School science teacher
Get ready to level up your summer at the ultimate e-sports adventure! Join us at our Gaming Guardians Camp, where gaming meets learning for an unforgettable experience. Using the Brawl Stars® game, we’ll dive into thrilling tournaments and intense competitions as you battle it out with fellow gamers to prove your skills. But that's not all! We'll also equip you with essential knowledge about digital citizenship and online safety, ensuring that you're not just a gaming pro but a responsible one too. Get ready to game, learn, and make memories that will last a lifetime. Please bring your own iPad or tablet with Brawl Stars® installed.
Cost: $335
GLAM GRANS
Dates: July 7-11
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Amelia Zahn, former Adventure Camp arts & crafts counselor extraordinaire
Calling all old souls! Are you ready to slow down for a week and channel your inner grandma/grandpa? Join us as we create our very own “retirement community” and enjoy activities like embroidery, crochet, making our own teas, and baking. We will get outside for a slow stroll around the “neighborhood” and even do some birdwatching. Everything will be taught from a beginner level, but those advanced in any of the activities are welcome and will be given the opportunity to excel at their own pace. This week will be entertaining, crafty, cozy, and creative.
Cost: $335
HIP-HOP FLY GIRLS
Dates: June 2-6
Ages: Girls entering grades 2-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Jennifer Venable Austin, professional dance instructor
Girlfriends...are you ready to “get down with your bad self?” Join us for this camp’s 15th 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.
Cost: $335
HOLIDAY HOOPLA
Dates: June 23-27
Ages: Entering kindergarten-2nd grade
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Amy Marion, Webb Lower School teacher, & Erika Letsinger, Webb Lower School Learning Specialist
Okay, who doesn’t love celebrating? Do you love holidays? Better yet...do you love surprises? At Holiday Hoopla, we will celebrate five different holidays. Part of this camp’s charm is the surprise factor – every day is a different holiday, but the campers will not know which holiday they will be celebrating until they arrive each morning! Campers will spend the day learning about the history of the various secular holidays while enjoying crafts, games, themed snacks, and holiday books. You’re invited to the festivities – don’t miss out on the fun!
Cost: $335
INTRO TO COOKING (full)
Dates: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grades 5-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Katherine McPhaul, Webb Lower School teacher
Do you enjoy spending time in your kitchen? Have you wanted to learn how to cook a homemade meal by yourself? Come spend five days with Ms. McPhaul learning basic kitchen skills, cooking techniques, and creating amazing meals. After camp, you will be equipped with the know-how to cook and bake in your kitchen at home and share your recipes with friends and family. Please note: We will be very mindful of food allergies, but can’t guarantee that all ingredients will be free of allergens.
Cost: $355
INTRO TO VET SCIENCE (full)
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: Entering grades 5-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Mika Douglas, local teacher and former Camp Webb Leadership Team member
Learn about your favorite critters through hands-on opportunities as we explore the career of veterinary medicine! The week will include activities such as injection labs, virtual reality fetal pig dissection with Meta Quest® headsets, building 3-D skeletons, suturing, and learning about animal wound care, and will culminate in a group case study. Campers will work together to use the knowledge from the week to diagnose and treat a hypothetical animal illness.
Cost: $345
JEDI® ACADEMY (full)
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: Entering grades 4-7
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Aaron “Inky” Inklebarger, local teacher and former Camp Webb Leadership Team member
Is the Force calling you? If so, learn how to wield it at the Jedi® Academy. All Jedi® initiates will undergo various physical and mental challenges as they compete for the chance to reach the rank of Master. Not only will each participant be trained to safely wield blasters and lightsabers®, but will also learn to construct them. The group will be divided into two teams, Jedi® and Sith®, for various large-scale battles. Are you ready to rise in the ranks of the Jedi® or will you claw your way to the top of the Sith® Empire? Either way...we are ready for you. Please note: Buddy requests are not honored in this camp. Friends may test differently and be slotted as Jedi® or Sith®. Please take this into consideration before applying for this camp.
Cost: $335
- junior explorers
- JUNIOR SCIENTIST (full)
- KINDERGARTEN ART
- KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP (full)
- KITCHEN CONCEPTS (full)
- LEGO® CITY
- LEGO® EV3 SUMOBOTS (full)
- MYSTERY THEATER CAMP (full)
- NATURE DISCOVERY (full)
- OUTDOOR ART CREATIONS
- PICTURE-PERFECT SCIENCE (full)
- POKÉMON® CAMP
- POP STAR CAMP
- ROCK THE VOICE
- SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CAMP FOR GIRLS
- SEUSSICAL® CAMP
- SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN COOK? (full)
- SOLE SURVIVOR
- STAR OF THE STORY
- STAR WARS® CAMP
- STEP UP TO THIRD-GRADE MATH
- STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
- summer olympics®
- SUMMER Science Camp
- SUPERKID DANCE CAMP
- THE DA VINCI MODE: THE PURSUIT OF ART THROUGH SCIENCE
- THE SCIENCE OF BIRDS & BUGS
- UNDER THE SEA (full)
- WHODUNNIT CAMP (full)
junior explorers
Dates: June 2-6
Ages: Entering grades 2-4
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.
Cost: $335
JUNIOR SCIENTIST (full)
Dates: Session I: July 7-11 (full)
Session II: July 21-25 (full)
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ages: Entering grades 1-3
Director: Kim Carroll, Webb Middle School science teacher
KABOOM! Fun, explosions, and science everywhere! Hey, young scientists! Get ready to make things fizz, pop, and fly as you experiment with the principles of chemistry and physics. You’ll mix chemicals to make fireworks in a jar and enhance your secret agent skills by creating invisible ink. Gaining an understanding of physics will be a scientific thrill ride with projects like building rockets and cargo boats, and constructing catapults to fling marshmallows through the air! These activities, and more, will get you thinking like a real scientist through exploring, building, and creating all week long. The best part? You get to learn by playing!
Cost: $355
KINDERGARTEN ART
Dates: Session I: June 2-6
Session II: June 9-13
Ages: Entering kindergarten
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Tori Palko, Lower School teaching assistant
Step into the colorful world of Kindergarten Art camp! During the week, campers will celebrate a who's who of artists to inspire perspective and creativity in your young artist. They'll explore the styles and histories of Kahlo, van Gogh, Monet, Matisse, and Seurat, while engaging in hands-on activities like finger painting, clay modeling, and sensory art projects. Each day offers a new artistic adventure filled with tactile experiences designed to spark imagination and creativity. Guided art lessons and original crafts will help campers bring their masterpieces to life!
Cost: $345
KINDERGARTEN BOOT CAMP (full)
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: Entering kindergarten
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Abby White, Webb Lower School kindergarten teacher
Put on your boots and gear up for school! Join Mrs. White to sharpen your cutting skills, explore the alphabet, and build a strong number sense. We’ll dive into these concepts and more through literature, crafts, imaginative play, and fun games. By practicing basic routines, transitions, and classroom fundamentals, campers will be well-prepared for a smooth transition into the new school year. We can't wait to have you with us for a week full of learning and fun!
Cost: $335
KITCHEN CONCEPTS (full)
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: Entering grades 5-7
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Katherine McPhaul, Webb Lower School teacher
Creating in the kitchen is the spice of life. You’ve got to nourish to flourish! If testing new recipes and practicing different cooking techniques sounds like the way you like to spend your time, join us for five days of learning how to make delicious recipes and honing your kitchen skills. From practicing simple no-bake meals to roasting a whole chicken, come meet new friends and create memorable moments as we have fun with cooking the basics. Please note: We will be very mindful of food allergies but cannot guarantee that all ingredients will be free of allergens.
Cost: $355
LEGO® CITY
Dates: June 2-6
Ages: Entering grades 5-7
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Jo Ann Guidry, Webb Lower School technology coordinator, & Susie Skinner, former Webb Middle School technology coordinator
LEGO®s are fun, and the best part is you can use your imagination and creativity. So, let’s imagine building a city! What elements would your city need – a grocery store, hospital, library, gas station? Of course, no city is complete without a train working its way around town. Campers will use LEGO® bricks and guided creative building activities to collaborate in this city-building challenge. So, come join the fun as we create this year’s LEGO® City – a LEGO® builder’s dream!
Cost: $335
LEGO® EV3 SUMOBOTS (full)
Dates: June 9-13
Ages: Entering grades 4-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Miller Callaway, Webb Middle School technology coordinator and CIET/FIRST coach
Camp participants will build and program LEGO® EV3 robots that will compete against each other in a sumobot contest. Similar to the Japanese sport, LEGO® SumoBots spar in a dojo as they try to push each other out of the ring. Guidance will be provided for the building of the robot base that will be used. Campers will also learn the basics of programming and the logic needed to use the light and ultrasonic sensors to keep the robot in the ring and find the opponent. Participants will have the opportunity to compete in a regional event with their creation at the end of the week. A free, regional sumobot competition, hosted on the Webb School of Knoxville campus, will take place Friday evening after the camp concludes. Participation in the regional event is not required to be part of the camp.
Cost: $345
MYSTERY THEATER CAMP (full)
Dates: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Christi Watson, Webb Middle School theater arts instructor
Was it Colonel Mustard with the wrench in the library? Or was it Professor Plum with the candlestick in the ballroom? If sleuthing and singing are your skills, come join us for a week of thrills! Campers will each play a unique role in unraveling the mystery, using the foundations of improv to solve the crime by the week’s end. To add to the intrigue, we will perform different vocal exercises and read from various scenes to help hone your craft as a musical performer.
Cost: $335
NATURE DISCOVERY (full)
Dates: June 2-6
Ages: Entering grades 1-3
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Shaney Brown, Webb Middle School science teacher
Back again for its 18th year! Get ready for some “wild” fun at Nature Discovery Camp. Spend your days catching critters, investigating habitats, and learning about the natural world. Campers will safely catch aquatic and terrestrial animal species and map their distribution in the Camp Webb habitat. They will also learn how to lessen their impact on the environment while having lots of fun with games, activities, and crafts.
Cost: $335
OUTDOOR ART CREATIONS
Dates: July 7-11
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Noel Smith, Webb Middle School art teacher
Todd Christopher of the National Wildlife Federation’s Green Hour program said, “There may be no better way to ensure the well-being of the natural world tomorrow than to introduce children to its many small wonders today.” If you are passionate about art and nature and love the outdoors, this is the camp for you! We will create outdoor art – from ceramic sculptures to Andy Goldsworthy-inspired, site-specific pieces. Look closely at nature for shapes, forms, patterns, and textures, and add them all to your palate.
Cost: $335
PICTURE-PERFECT SCIENCE (full)
Dates: June 16-20
Ages: Entering grades 1-2
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Charlie Arp, Webb Lower School science teacher
Discover the magic of science through the pages of enchanting picture books! Welcome to Picture-Perfect Science, where budding young scientists embark on a thrilling journey of experiments, imagination, and learning. Dive into a world of bubbling potions, wacky reactions, and incredible discoveries – all inspired by the stories we read. Join us for a week filled with wonder, laughter, and hands-on exploration as we turn the pages and create our own picture-perfect science adventures!
Cost: $345
POKÉMON® CAMP
Dates: July 7-11
Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Aaron “Inky” Inklebarger, local teacher and former Camp Webb Leadership Team member
Calling all Pokémon® trainers. Do you love collecting Pokémon® cards? Do you love playing Pokémon® games? If you answered “yes” to either question, then Pokémon® Camp is the place for you this summer. Each participant will learn the ins and outs of how to play the Pokémon® TCG (Trading Card Game) and will participate in a camp league throughout the week. But that's not all. We will also have a second league in which campers will learn how to use Pokémon® Showdown. Campers will draft their own teams and test them in battle against other campers. Please note: Campers will be permitted to bring their own cards; however, there will be absolutely no trading of cards during this week of camp.
Cost: $335
POP STAR CAMP
Dates: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grades 1-2
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Morgan Wright, Webb Lower School teacher
Attention all Swifties® – it’s time to channel your inner diva and come ready for a week of pop stardom! Campers will create friendship bracelets, guitars, and sunglasses inspired by Taylor Swift®’s iconic style and enjoy a daily dance party featuring our favorite Swiftie® tunes. We will celebrate a different era each day. Please note: All music will be edited to be appropriate for campers.
Cost: $335
ROCK THE VOICE
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: Entering grades 3-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Jean Helbig & Julie Stout, Webb School music teachers
Rock the Voice...where every camper is a star! Campers will jam out with their friends while creating their own cover songs from some of music’s legends as well as today’s up-and-coming artists. But that’s not all; throughout the week, campers will learn some basic choreography, experiment with percussion instruments, and even take a whack at STOMP® inspired endeavors. All this hard work will culminate with creative performance posters, personalized tie-dyed T-shirts, and some rockin’ group performances!
Cost: $335
SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CAMP FOR GIRLS
Dates: Session I: June 2-6
Session II: June 9-13 (full)
Ages: Girls entering grades 4-6
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Charlie Arp, Webb Lower School science teacher
Science & Engineering Camp for Girls creates a space for young women to collaborate with like-minded peers to unravel the methods and principles that power our world. These future women of science will be immersed in the application of the scientific method, problem solving, critical thinking, and experimentation through exciting projects and activities. Girls will build and launch water-propelled rockets, construct gadgets to understand Bernoulli's principle, explore sound, and much more!
Cost: $345
SEUSSICAL® CAMP
Dates: July 14-18
Ages: Entering kindergarten-2nd grade
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Laura Barton, Webb Lower School teacher
From Mulberry Street to Whoville®, come explore the world of Dr. Seuss®! Make friends with Mayzie, Horton®, the Lorax®, Yertle the Turtle®, and more. Who was Dr. Seuss®? Learn his real name, what inspired him to write silly, rhyming stories and create funny characters, and more. Campers will become Dr. Seuss® experts by designing Truffula trees, eating Seussy snacks, and making Seussical® crafts.
Cost: $335
SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN COOK? (full)
Dates: June 2-6
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Hemal Tailor, Webb School staff member and former featured chef on WBIR
Explore the wonderful world of cooking with a dash and pinch of competition! Campers can expect fun cooking challenges like preparing a meal with a basket full of obscure food items, assembling a meal using one key ingredient, creating a masterpiece cake based on a popular theme, and exploring the sweeping craze of farm-to- table by visiting and using ingredients from the Webb community garden. This camp is sure to serve up great fun and great food!
Cost: $355
SOLE SURVIVOR
Dates: July 7-11
Ages: Entering grades 7-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Julie Stout, Webb Middle School teacher
Do you have what it takes to be a sole survivor? Join us for a week full of group and individual activities, laughter, and ultimate excitement! Put all your survival skills to the test by teaming up to win challenges, learn new survival skills, and build friendships that could last a lifetime. The week will be a fusion of fun and team-building, and of course, no campers will be “voted out.” Come compete and become the ultimate survivor during the best week of your summer!
Cost: $335
STAR OF THE STORY
Dates: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grades 2-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Melissa Schweitzer, former teacher and retired Camp Webb logistics coordinator
Have you ever wanted to bring a story to life, to be the main character, to live out the adventures you read about in books? Well, you CAN! Inspired by the written word, our story stars will create crafts, build sets, and play games to bring stories to life. Campers will not only get to read some of the best children’s books around, but will also go on adventures and explorations. So, be the star of your own story and join us for a week of fun on and off the page!
Cost: $335
STAR WARS® CAMP
Dates: July 7-11
Ages: Entering grades 1-3
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Laura Barton, Webb Lower School teacher
Calling all brave Jedi® Knights! Join Commander Barton in a galaxy far, far away for Star Wars® Camp! Use the Force and make lightsabers®, play Star Wars® games, read books, and battle the Dark Side. Our Jedi® Knights will create Baby Yoda®, TIE Fighter®, and X-Wing Starfighter®, as well as other crafts that are out of this world. Join us...it is your destiny!
Cost: $335
STEP UP TO THIRD-GRADE MATH
Dates: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grade 3
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Tiffany Neiss, Webb Lower School teacher
Do you know what's “odd?” Not signing up for math camp and every other number! Want to have “sum” fun? We are “plotting” to build confidence in math with a review of second-grade math skills and an introduction of what to expect in third grade. We will play indoor and outdoor math games, make math models, and solve math puzzles. It will all “add” up to a great learning experience to boost confidence in your math abilities.
Cost: $335
STOP-MOTION ANIMATION
Dates: June 30 - July 3 (mini week)
Ages: Entering grades 5-7
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Jane Durkin, Webb Middle School Counselor
During this innovative week, campers will create their own stop-motion films from scratch. Animators will learn how animation works, build their own characters and sets, and shoot their own stop-motion animation films. Have a blast as you explore filmmaking and collaborate with your fellow filmmakers!
Cost: $270
summer olympics®
Dates: June 16-20
Ages: Entering grades 5-7
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Directors: Amanda Lee & Julianne Peake, Webb Middle School teachers
Become an Olympian® for a week! Test your athletic skills in everything, from soccer and volleyball to track & field and swimming. Each day will be packed with new events as you compete on national teams for the ultimate world title. You’ll jump, splash, run, hit, throw, kick, volley, and slide your way to victory. Grab your Olympic® torch and join us!
Cost: $335
SUMMER Science Camp
Dates: June 16-20
Ages: Entering grades 2-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Cori Moore, Webb Lower School teacher
Get ready for a week packed with hands-on fun and discovery! Dive into the world of chemical reactions by creating your own invisible ink and whipping up a cool, frozen treat. Experiment with solutions to blow the biggest bubbles and design the ultimate bubble wand. And no summer is complete without some creative sidewalk chalk art; only this time, we’re using science to make fizzy sidewalk chalk and ice chalk! We’ll also harness the power of the sun to build working solar ovens. And for the grand finale…you’ve probably seen a classic volcano experiment, but have you ever witnessed a watermelon volcano? Get ready for a sweet explosion that will blow your mind! This camp is full of learning, surprises, and excitement. You won’t want to miss it!
Cost: $355
SUPERKID DANCE CAMP
Dates: June 16-20
Ages: Entering kindergarten-2nd grade
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Christy House, Director of Dance at Webb Dance Academy and former Webb Lower School teacher
Are your dancing shoes moving all the time? Do you love sharing ideas and making new friends? Dance frees our inhibitions to be who we really are. We will study what makes us feel best about ourselves and then dance our hearts out! Our dances will be inspired by a mix of ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip-hop styles. Bring your artistic ideas for creating a collage about dance, get ready to perform in the studio each day, and form new friendships.
Cost: $345
THE DA VINCI MODE: THE PURSUIT OF ART THROUGH SCIENCE
Dates: Session I: June 2-6
Session II: June 9-13
Session III: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grades 3-4
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Jennifer West, Webb Middle School Learning Specialist
Step into the amazing world of Leonardo da Vinci, where art and science come together in fun and exciting ways! Throughout the week, young artists will explore the wonders of nature and creativity through hands-on projects inspired by da Vinci’s curiosity. Campers will play with light, shadow, and perspective; learn to look closely at the world around them; and create unique works of art. From drawing nature scenes to discovering how science helps artists, this camp is all about making learning fun and bringing imagination to life!
Cost: $335
THE SCIENCE OF BIRDS & BUGS
Dates: June 9-13
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: John Williams, Webb Middle School teacher
Do you love nature and want to learn more? Are you someone who appreciates the smaller things in life? Then look no further than the Science of Birds & Bugs camp, a crash course in the discovery, identification, and appreciation of the fascinating creatures with which we share our world. Embrace your inner field researcher as you learn about our native wildlife and conduct surveys of the vast wilderness that is the Webb School campus!
Cost: $335
UNDER THE SEA (full)
Dates: June 9-13
Ages: Entering kindergarten-2nd grade
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Christy Hicks, Webb Lower School teacher
Suit up in your flippers, goggles, and life jackets as we dive deep into the ocean blue! Journey through the high seas to hear tales about the adventures of creatures that live beneath the waves. Sing songs, play games, create crafts, and chow down on snacks all centered around sea life. Our new sea critter friends may also teach us lessons about friendship, respect, self-esteem, and responsibility. So, let’s hoist the anchor and set sail for a week that will leave campers feeling FIN-tastic!
Cost: $335
WHODUNNIT CAMP (full)
Dates: July 21-25
Ages: Entering grades 7-8
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Director: Kendra Perry, Webb Upper School teacher
Step into the thrilling world of detective work, where campers will engage in a variety of investigative games, murder mysteries, and escape room scenarios that will put their wits to the test. While collaborating with their teams, campers will sharpen their problem-solving skills and communication, unraveling clues and piecing together the puzzle to discover whodunnit!!
Cost: $335