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 Camp Examples

(2025 camp options will be listed in early February)

ACTING TRAINING CAMP

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/body work. Theater games and improvisation activities in addition to scene work (and some monologue opportunities for those interested) will build your repertoire of acting skills. The KCT staff will also hold audition workshops where they 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!

ANIMAL TALES

ANIMATION MASTERS

Dive into the world of animation and storytelling as you learn the secrets of stop-motion filmmaking. Crafting characters, and bringing them to life, frame by frame, you'll be the director of your own cinematic masterpiece. Join us for a week of fantastic animation creation. Camp Webb will provide appropriate technology but campers are welcome to bring your own tablet or iPad, if desired.

ART WITH MR. LETITIA: GREATEST HITS

A Camp Webb classic is returning for another summer! For those of you who have been around for a few years, you know the return of Mr. Letitia is an exciting moment. 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.

BIOLOGY & MEDICAL ENGINEERING CAMP

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.

BREAKOUT CAMP

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.

BROADWAY SHOWCASE: MUSICAL THEATER CAMP

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. The KCT staff will also hold audition workshops where they 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!

CAMP HOGWARTS

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 Defense Against the Dark Arts and Muggle Studies. Visit Hogsmeade, frolic with mystical creatures and help your house battle for the Quidditch and House Cups. Last summer, Hufflepuff squeaked by Gryffindor on the pitch to take the Quidditch Cup and 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 for this camp.

CEO CAMP FOR YOUNG WOMEN

This camp will introduce young women to the skills and knowledge needed to explore starting and running a company. We will explore the concepts of ideation, planning, budgeting, creating, selling and scaling an idea to completion. Campers will work on creating different solutions to a single business problem, and then think creatively about business ideas they are passionate about pursuing. Besides the girls having a blast working on business ideas together, female business leaders from across the community will daily share perspectives and inspiration from discussions and working sessions. Watch out CEOs - a whole new team of leaders is on the way!

CHESS CAMP

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.

COACH OWEN’S SUMMER HANGOUT

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 fun, 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!

CODE, BUILD, AND CREATE

DISNEY® BY THE DAY

DUNGEON MASTERS

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!

EDIBLE ART

Does edible art sound like your jam? Whisk, blend, bake, and then adorn your creations with your own artistic flair! This camp will be a great way to learn to create from scratch, then put your own creativity onto the tasty treats you 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 egg. This will not be a gluten-free experience. We will be very mindful of food allergies but can’t guarantee that all ingredients will be free of allergens.

EUREKA! MYTHOLOGY CAMP

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!

FAIRY CAMP

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!

GAMING GUARDIANS

Get ready to level up your summer at the ultimate ESports adventure! Join us at our Brawl Stars Summer Camp, where gaming meets learning for an unforgettable experience. 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 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 at our Brawl Stars Summer Camp! Please bring your own ipads or tablet with Brawl Stars installed.

HIP-HOP FLY GIRLS

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.

HOLIDAY HOOPLA

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 celebrating with crafts, games, themed snacks, and holiday books. You’re invited to the festivities – don’t miss out on the fun!

IN THE ROUND: THEATER CAMP

Join us for a sample platter of genres of the stage! Each day we will explore a different style of theatre, such as comedy, melodrama, improvisation, devised theatre & musical theatre. Each day, campers will perform a scene from a different genre! The variety will challenge your thespian to vary their personal performance accordingly with the goal of becoming more well-rounded actors/actresses!

INTRO TO COOKING

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 skills 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.

JEDI ACADEMY

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. Each participant will not only 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.

junior explorers

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.

kindergarten art

Step into the colorful world of Kindergarten Art Camp! This week will celebrate a who’s who of artists to inspire perspective and creativity in your budding artist. Campers will be introduced to the styles and histories of Kahlo, van Gogh, Monet, O’Keefe, and Seurat. Our campers get to enjoy guided art lessons, create original crafts, and explore the fascinating lives of our featured artists. Each day is a new creative adventure!

kitchen concepts

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, spend five days 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 can’t guarantee that all ingredients will be free of allergens.

LEGO® CITY

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!

LEGO® EV3 SUMOBOTS

During this camp, participants will build and program LEGO® EV3 robots that will compete against each other in a SumoBot competition. 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 while the campers 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. Campers will have the opportunity to compete in a regional event with their creation at the end of the week. There will be a free, regional SumoBot competition hosted on the Webb School of Knoxville campus on Friday evening after the camp concludes. Participation in the regional event is not required to be part of the camp.

MIND AND MOVEMENT OLYMPICS

Get ready for an extraordinary summer adventure that combines the best of both worlds – the great outdoors and the limitless potential of your mind! Campers will engage in a variety of exciting outdoor challenges, from nature scavenger hunts to team-building games. Indoors, campers will enter the "Mind Gym" to exercise their mental agility through puzzles, brain teasers, and strategic games. Join us for a week of fun and a spirit of healthy competition!

MYSTERIES AND MOCK TRIALS

NATURE DISCOVERY

Back again for its 17th 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.

OUTDOOR ART CREATIONS

Todd Christopher of the National Wildlife Federation’s Green Hour program said this: “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.

PICTURE-PERFECT SCIENCE

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!

POKÉMON® CAMP

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 cards during this week of camp.

POP STAR CAMP

Attention all Swifties! Pop star camp will feature arts and crafts, choreography, music and fun from everyone's favorite artist, T. Swift. Campers will learn different dances from the Eras Tour leading to their very own live performance for other Camp Webb campers and staff. Campers will celebrate a different era everyday during camp! Please note: All music will be edited to be appropriate for campers.

ROCK THE VOICE

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!

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING CAMP FOR GIRLS

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!

SEUSSICAL CAMP

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.

SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN COOK?

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!

SOLE SURVIVOR

Do you have what it takes to be a sole survivor? Join us for a week full of group and individual challenges, team- building, 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 aspects from the TV show Survivor along with learning basic survival skills, but with a twist and none of the ‘voting out’ business. Come compete and become the ultimate survivor during the best week of your summer!

STAR OF THE STORY

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!

STAR WARS™ CAMP

STEP UP TO THIRD-GRADE MATH

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 skills 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 build confidence in your math abilities.

STEP UP TO THIRD GRADE WRITING

This camp is designed to help students begin to develop the basics for written expression and enjoy the writing process. That's an author you can't refuse. Campers will have mini-lessons on selecting a topic, drafting, revising, and editing. They will then practice these skills and receive constructive feedback. Lastly, campers will publish their writing masterpiece and have the opportunity to share their work with their peers. Metaphors be with you! This camp is a fun, safe learning environment. Students should finish the week feeling excited and self-assured to tackle writing in third grade.

summer olympics

SUMMER Science Camp

Summer is the perfect time for fun hands-on learning! We’ll learn about chemical reactions by creating fireworks in a jar, invisible ink, and a fun, frozen treat. We’ve all seen volcanoes, but have you seen a watermelon volcano? Don’t miss this sweet explosion! Let’s experiment with solutions to create the biggest bubbles and design the best bubble wand. And what’s summer without some sidewalk chalk art? This isn’t your ordinary sidewalk chalk though…we’ll use the power of science to create fizzy sidewalk chalk and even ice chalk! We’ll also explore the power of the sun by creating working solar ovens. You won’t want to miss this camp!

STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

THE DA VINCI MODE: THE PURSUIT OF ART THROUGH SCIENCE

Both artists and scientists strive to see the world in new ways, comprehend what they’re seeing and then communicate that vision. Leonardo da Vinci used his intellect, powers of observation and his mastery of drawing in his pursuit of art and science. This camp will inspire campers to create art using various scientific theories. Harness magnetic force to paint. Use the power of gravity to make marble paintings. Reflect light around your space by building and designing a prism mobile to discover the source of rainbows. Harness the power of weather and learn about reactions with salt when painting with watercolors.

THE SCIENCE OF BIRDS & BUGS

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!

TRICKSHOT CAMP

Are you ready to take your trick shot skills to the next level and have a blast doing it? Do you love that moment that you finally sink an epic basket after trying and trying to get it right? Success!! Whether it’s sinking basketballs from half-court, nailing incredible frisbee throws, or making unbelievable water bottle flips, this camp has a variety of challenges for you and your team to conquer. Campers will take on epic trick shot challenges, while learning about teamwork, communication, and friendship. Join us for an epic week of fun and “let’s gooooo!!”

UNDER THE SEA

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!