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, sewing, and more! Check back in February to view a full listing of this year’s camps in our 2020 brochure!

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Examples of Specialty Camp Offerings

ALL ABOUT GIRLS CAMP

Ages: Girls entering grades 2-5
Director: Krista Lee, Webb Lower School teacher

Back by popular demand and celebrating the joys of being girls who love dolls! Ladies, get ready for a dynamic week of crafts, stories, games, and activities inspired by the American Girl dolls. We’ll have adventurous fun each day, focusing on a particular doll and all the action that surrounds each story. You and your new friends will participate in lessons ranging from creative thinking to science and friendship to leadership. Join us for a great week of girl time!

Note: Please do not bring your doll(s) with you to camp.

ANIMAL TALES

BOOKS, BAKING & BUCKETS OF FUN

Ages: Entering kindergarten-3rd grade
Directors: Caroline Baker, Webb Lower School teacher

Does your child enjoy books and baking? Books by well-known authors are used to launch a variety of activities, such as baking, making books and other creative hands-on projects designed to stimulate reading and language skills. Your child is sure to enjoy this camp, cover to cover.

BREAKOUT CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 3-6
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? Only at Breakout Camp! Like the increasingly popular escape rooms, 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 work in groups to create and share their own breakout games.

BRUSHES & SPOONS: ART WITH A TWIST

Ages: Entering grades 5-8
Director: Noel Smith, Webb Middle School art teacher

Do you love to create art, but also dabble a bit in the kitchen? We will work on outdoor art-themed projects while exploring culinary arts. Unleash your creative side to help you make fun, fresh, and even artistic foods. We will even have our own top chef award as we use simple fresh ingredients…no baking necessary.You’ll eat well and go home with your own art!

BUILD IT TO WIN IT: CHALLENGE CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 3-5
Director: Joanie Mortell, Webb Lower School teacher

Are you up to the challenge? Team up and use your smarts and skills to conquer projects like spaghetti noodle buildings, constructing marble ramps and card towers! Then get control of your heart rate – you’ll need to focus during theMinute to Win It games in order to beat the buzzer! Obstacle courses and many more challenges are planned for a week of ingenuity and quickness. Take on the challenge!

Note: Buddy requests will not be honored in this camp; teams will be determined at random.

CAMP HOGWARTS

Ages: Entering grades 5-7 & 8th grade Hogwarts alumni
Directors: Amanda Lee and David Haines, Webb Middle School teachers

Calling all Muggles! Summer is coming and that means it’s time for CAMP HOGWARTS! First Years – find out which house you’re assigned to in the sorting hat ceremony. Bond with your prefects and housemates. Make chocolate frogs. Test your skills in Potions and Herbology class. Visit Hogsmeade, frolic with mystical creatures and help your house battle for the Quidditch and House Cups. (Last year, Slytherin was strong in spirit, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff were houses to be reckoned with, but Gryffindor took home the Quidditch Cup AND the coveted House Cup!) Join your fellow witches and wizards as we use all seven books to guide us through a magical week of Pottermania!

CHESS CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 3-8
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 played much, competitively. Campers work on piece mechanics, opening strategies, tactics, and general principles. The complexity of the material covered depends upon 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 Intermediate-Advanced Camp work on understanding combinations, critical endgame techniques, positional analysis, and team play. In both camps, there will be an ongoing tournament. At each camp’s completion, each camper will receive a personal evaluation, as well as a chess set (if needed) or book.

CRAFTY CATS CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 4-8

Directors: Matt Lauer, former Webb School teacher, and Laurie Fisher, local artisan

Are you crafty? Do you enjoy making things? Then this camp is for you. Using a variety of media, we will spend the week making different arts and crafts, including glass dish painting, finger knitting a scarf, crocheting washcloths and scrubbies, basic silk screen design, macram., book making, and more. Once you receive a few simple directions, you can make each object your own. You’ll be amazed at the beautiful and useful things you can create. Come and let your creativity run wild and be a crafty cat!

DOUBLE PLAY SCIENCE & GAMES

Ages: Entering grades 1-4

Director: Lisa Haskell, local science teacher

This camp will develop your mind and body with both science and games. Learn to think critically and 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 lots 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, Prison Dodgeball, Mighty Mouse, Pac-Man, Museum, and lots more!

DRAWING CAMP

DREAM, DESIGN & DO: 3-D MODELING

Ages: Entering grades 4-6

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 Added Design (CAD), using the free software program SketchUp. After the basics are learned, campers will design a simple 3-D nametag that will be printed on the classroom’s Makerbot Replicator 2 3-D printer. Campers will also investigate famous bridges from around the world and will build models of the bridges using K’nex Real Bridge Building sets.

FAIRY CAMP

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!

FLYING THINGS

Ages: Entering grades 3-5

Director: Matt Lauer, former Webb School teacher and aviation enthusiast

Are you fascinated by things that fly? Do you love airplanes and rockets? Then spend a week making your own flying contraptions! Campers will begin with paper airplanes, then move through balsa wood gliders and rubber-band-powered planes, and eventually build different types of rockets. It will be a blast!

FORT WEBB CAMP FOR BOYS

Ages: Boys entering grades 5-7

Director: Ben White, Webb Middle School teacher

Take a break from the screen and hit the great outdoors with Fort Webb Camp for Boys. This is a play-centric camp where boys scamper in the dirt, design structures in the woods, eat popsicles, learn team-building skills, and run through sprinklers to cool off. Boys will enjoy classic summertime games like Kick the Can, Capture the Flag, and Ghost in the Graveyard; they’ll also learn how to create their own entertainment with only the environment around them. Fort Webb will focus on cooperation, self-refereeing of games, discovery of the natural world, and good old-fashioned phone-free fun.

FROZEN CAMP

Ages: Entering kindergarten-2nd grade

Director: Amy Marion and Cindy Landon, Webb Lower School teachers

Do you love the movie, Frozen? Do you dream of Olaf, Elsa, Anna, and Sven? Sounds like you need to put your scarf on this summer and come to Frozen Camp! Join us as we make icy treats and create chilly crafts. You will have an opportunity to dress up like your favorite characters, read Frozen books and play Frozen games. Sing along to the songs from Frozen and enjoy watching the movie. So, don’t have a brain freeze – sign up for a week of Frozen fun!

GEEK WEEK

Ages: Entering grades 5-8

Director: Melissa Schweitzer, Webb Middle School staff member

Do you know the location of Thalia’s Tree, have a ticket to Platform 9 . or understand Klingon? Have you ever built a model of the Death Star, drawn a map of the Upside Down or dreamed of your own super power? Then this camp is for you! Come join us to celebrate our fandom geekiness. We will explore graphic novels, play games, learn how to build props, design costumes, and celebrate other geeky interests. Every fandom is welcome!

GIRLS BOOK CLUB

HAVE A BLAST: ROCKETRY CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 4-6

Director: Miller Callaway, Webb Middle School science teacher

Campers learn the fundamentals of designing and building (including painting) rockets while creating both a water-propelled rocket and a solid fuel rocket. They’ll be able to describe and put into practice Newton’s law of action and reaction for rockets and propulsion. Each camper will assemble a rocket to attempt flight altitudes of up to 1,200 feet. More importantly, campers will understand and follow all safety rules for model rocketeering.

HIP-HOP FLY GIRLS

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.

LEGO® ROBOTICS

Ages: Entering grades 3-6

Directors: JoAnn Guidry and Susie Skinner, Webb School technology coordinators

Will your robot complete the mission, run the race and battle to the end? Get ready to build a machine to drag race, design “battlebots” and explore the exciting world of Lego. robotics. Campers will be randomly placed in groups of three or four by the directors. Through cooperative learning, campers rotate through the responsibilities of building robotic toys and programming them using computers. Don’t miss out on this fun and exciting camp! No previous experience with robotics or computers is necessary.

JUNIOR SCIENTIST

Ages: Entering grades 1-4

Director: Lisa Haskell, local science teacher

Kaboom! Through exciting experiments, campers will learn simple chemistry and create erupting volcanoes, ocean waves, fireworks in a jar, and invisible ink. While learning about water, air, bugs, forces, and plants, they’ll construct rockets to launch, cargo boats, bug habitats, and even marshmallow catapults! Once campers learn about frogs, they’ll take home an aquatic frog in his/her own personally created habitat (optional).

MATERIALS SCIENCE CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 4-5

Director: Jenifer Lawrie, Webb Upper School science teacher

What makes steel strong and Silly Putty stretchy? Find out in a week of experimental learning about matter! Some of the activities may include making paint from milk, forming glass from sugar, and creating slime and bouncy balls. Under the experienced supervision of Dr. Lawrie, campers will even make fiber optic wires out of glass!

PIRATE CAMP

Ages: Entering kindergarten-1st grade

Director: Louise Lindsay, Director of Innovation for Knoxville Jewish Day School

Ahoy mateys! If you are an adventure loving swashbuckler, come to Pirate Camp. You will spend a week sword fighting, knot tying and treasure hunting. We will race boats, explode miniature treasure chests, learn pirate songs, and participate in STEM challenges like keeping your pirate ship afloat...even when it’s filled with treasure. Pirates will also make treasure maps and participate in team-building activities designed to strengthen the crew’s morale. And of course, we will play every pirate’s favorite game, Capture the Flag.

PODCASTING 101

PRINTMAKING CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 5-8

Director: Joe Letitia, Webb Upper School art teacher and professional artist

Learn a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint (paintings on plexiglass transferred with a printmaking press), linoleum cuts, woodcuts, and lithography. Experiment with the color and immediacy of monoprints. Campers can use portable painting easels to paint outside landscape pictures, then make a series of prints based on their paintings. Work from your imagination or do a large self-portrait. Also, help create a mega-woodcut print.

SEUSSICAL CAMP

Ages: Entering kindergarten-2nd grade

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 creating Seussical crafts.

SEW FUN I

Ages: Entering grades 4-6

Director: Laurie Fisher, local artisan

Sewing is not only a useful skill to have, it’s also a lot of fun! In this camp, you will learn to sew by hand, as well as on a sewing machine. You’ll make a large pillow, a pillowcase, a small, hand-sewn stuffed animal, and an eye pillow. Basic sewing techniques, as well as how to use your machine, will be taught. No sewing experience is required. All materials are provided, but you must bring a sewing machine.

SEW FUN II

Ages: Entering grades 4-6

Director: Laurie Fisher, local artisan

Continue the fun that began in Sew Fun I! In this camp, you will learn more advanced sewing techniques. You’ll make a pillow in the shape of your initial, pajama pants, a laundry bag, and a tote. If you were not able to attend Sew Fun I, some sewing experience will be required. You will be very proud of what you can make! All materials will be supplied, but you must bring a sewing machine.

STAR WARS CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 1-3

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. Jedi Knights will create the Millennium Falcon, TIE fighter and X-wing Starfighter, as well as other crafts that are out of this world. Join us… it is your destiny!

STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

Ages: Entering grades 4-6

Director: Amanda Zeller, Webb Middle School Director of Academic Technology

In 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 learning about filmmaking and collaborating with your fellow filmmakers!

SO YOU THINK YOU CAN COOK?

Ages: Entering grades 5-6

Director: Hemal Tailor, Webb School staff member

Campers explore the wonderful world of cooking while a dash and pinch of competition will be added to our menu of exciting activities, including: • Campers will be given a basket of obscure food items to be cooked and presented as a meal. • Chef Tailor will demonstrate a dish that the campers will then replicate. • Themed baking challenge: Teams will create a cake according to a popular theme. • Campers will explore the sweeping craze of farm to table by visiting and using ingredients from the Webb community garden to create a meal. • A three-way cooking challenge using one key ingredient. This camp is sure to serve up great fun and great food!

STUDY SKILLS & MIDDLE SCHOOL READINESS

Ages: Entering 6th grade

Instructors: Dr. Ellen Schnoll, Learning Specialist of Webb Middle School and Heather Eastwood, Webb Middle School Social Studies teacher and Department Chair

This camp is designed to acclimate students to a middle school environment and help improve basic study skills. A variety of topics will be covered and include: traits of a good student, active learning, test prep skills, test-taking skills, reading text, organizing materials and study space, time management, keeping track of assignments, and knowing when to get help. Jump into Study Skills and be better prepared for the first day of school – and a successful school year.

SUMMER OLYMPICS

Ages: Entering grades 4-6

Directors: Amanda Lee and Denine Benedetto, Webb Middle School teachers

Become an Olympian for a week before the Olympics hit Tokyo this summer. Test your athletic skills in everything from soccer and volleyball to track & field and swimming. Each day will be packed with new events where you will 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!

SUPERGIRL DANCE CAMP

Ages: Girls entering kindergarten-2nd grade

Director: Christy Conley, 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 contemporary, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hiphop. Bring your creative ideas for making a scrapbook about dance, performing and making new friends.

SWEET TREATS CAMP

Ages: Girls entering grades 4-6

Director: Amanda Lee, Webb Middle School teacher

Chocoholics, party people and candy lovers unite! Each day, we’ll make delicious concoctions for you to munch and add to your baking repertoire. You’ll make your own “Sweet Treats” recipe book and other delectable crafts to complement your culinary creations. Girls, come satisfy your sweet tooth as we dip, drizzle and dazzle with our confections!

TEAPOTS AND TIARAS

THE VOICE: SINGING CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 3-6

Directors: LeAnne Johnson and Jean Helbig, Webb Upper School choral teachers

The Voice: Singing Camp...where every camper is a star! Singers work in a fun, upbeat and supportive atmosphere while exploring and singing the music of Hollywood’s stage and screen legends, as well as today’s pop stars. This camp focuses on developing the young voice and will include basic choreography. The week culminates in a performance, celebrating the glitz and glamour of our Hollywood legends, past and present.

THEATER CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 3-5

Directors: Instructors from Knoxville Children’s Theatre

There is a reason we call it a “play.” Acting is fun! Under the guidance and expertise of the instructors at the Knoxville Children’s Theatre, campers will exercise their imaginations and grow in wonderful and unexpected ways. They will work all week toward an exciting final performance. Campers will be responsible for memorizing their lines for the performance and a “let’s get this show on the road” attitude!

ULTIMATE KIDS’ CONCOCTIONS

Ages: Entering grades 2-5

Director: Lisa Haskell, local science teacher Create wacky, wild and creative things to play with and observe. These projects inspire fun and innovation. Just a few of the crazy concoctions include: treasure stones with treasure inside, crystal paint, crystal farms to take home, custom-made silly scents, edible bracelets, fruity lip balm; and an Ultimate Kids’ Concoctions feast of homemade mini-foods, such as dragon candy, ladybug candy (no real insects involved), mini-cakes, and pies!

WOODWORKING CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 5-8

Director: Joe Letitia, Webb Upper School art teacher and professional artist

There is nothing like the smell of sawdust in the morning! Campers will study woodworking materials, processes and the safe use of tools. Roll up your sleeves and mesh your creativity with some basic woodworking skills to construct awesomely insane birdhouses, your own pinewood derby cars and more.

WRITING CAMP

Ages: Entering grades 5-8

Director: Matt Lauer, former Webb School teacher

Amazed by Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings? Spellbound by Star Wars? Why not write your own fiction? Mr. Lauer will help you create fascinating characters and concoct exciting adventures. Nutty activities will help stimulate the creative process. Campers will also enjoy traditional summer fare like swimming and outdoor games.