WISE Camps

Engaging and educational summer camps for all students entering 1st grade through 11th grade. New Registration Available!
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Who Are We?

WISE Camps provides engaging and educational chemistry, physics, biology, marine science, coding, rocketry, medicine, art, finance, culinary, engineering, math and SAT prep summer camps for students entering grades 1-11.  Currently all camps are held on the Newport High School campus in Bellevue Washington.

What are the camp details?

WISE camps take place July 13-17th and July 20-24th 2020. There are morning (8:30-11:30) and afternoon (12:30-3:30) camps available with the option to double up & enjoy a free lunch & fun activities from 11:30-12:30! For more information, email wisecamps@gmail.com or call 425-296-9767. As a Non-profit the fees may be tax deductible!
StemisSensational

STEMsational!

Attending grades 3-6

November 11, 2019 at Newport High School

Let’s spend a day where you get to explore your interests in science, technology, engineering, art and math!  Yes, there will be fire! Yes, there will be games! Yes, there will be prices!  We can’t wait to have you!  Drop off beginning at 7:30 a.m.! Pickup as late as 4:30 p.m.! Please bring a bag lunch  Fee: $150

3-2-1 Blastoff

3-2-1 Blastoff!

Attending grades 5-8.

2nd session begins 3/2! Other classes are 3/9. 3/16, 3/23, and 3/30 (all 5-6:30 p.m. at Odle Middle School in Room 109 with a launch date of 4/5 (11am -1:00 pm, assuming good weather!).

Build and fly your own rocket during this after-school STEM enrichment activity.  Participants, grades 5-8, learn construction techniques, discuss forces acting upon a rocket, and most importantly, how to safely have fun!  Fee: $175 (includes all rocket materials)

3-2-1 Blastoff Intermediate

3-2-1 Blastoff Intermediate!

Attending grades 5-8.(Must have taken Introductory Course and have a laptop)

1st session of the intermediate course begins 4/6! Other classes are 4/20, 4/27, 5/4, 5/11, 6/1 and 6/8 (all 5-6:30 p.m. at Odle Middle School in Room 109 with a launch date of 6/14 (9am to Noon, assuming good weather!).

Build and fly your own rocket during this after-school STEM enrichment activity.  Participants, grades 5-8, build on the construction techniques learned in the first course, discuss new forces acting upon a rocket, and most importantly, how to safely have fun! In this course you will build better rockets and utilize data collection and analysis software to improve your rockets! !  *Required completion of Introductory Course. Students must bring their own laptop.  Fee: $225 (includes all rocket materials)

2020 Summer Camps

Planning your camps worksheet

Camp Planning Guide 2020

We are currently requesting a reservation fee of $25 for each camp.  If we close the summer camp this fee will be fully refundable.  The remaining balance will be due by June 26th 2020.

Little Scientists

NEW! Little Scientists!

Entering grades 1-2

Get ready to explore your inner scientist! In this camp we’ll learn about chemistry, geology, meteorology, physics & biology! You won’t believe your eyes during the exciting demonstrations and experiments!  Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Little Picassos

NEW! Little Picassos!

Entering grades 1-2

Crazy about art? In this camp we’ll do some unique projects that you can take home and show off to all of your family and friends! You’ll learn some new techniques and have a blast expressing yourself!  Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Mini Chefs

NEW! Mini Chefs!

Entering grades 3-5

Let’s get mixing! In this camp you’ll learn to cook some basic dishes and have a ton of fun in the process! You won’t leave hungry!  Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Chemistry Wizards

Chemistry Wizards!

Entering grades 3-5

Would your child be interested in learning about color changing reactions and performing chemical experiments? Chemistry Wizards is a fun-filled week-long summer camp for kids who enjoy exploring the world around them! The young scientists in this class will learn about the periodic table of elements, density and do some actual chemistry experiments! This camp is taught by experienced elementary school teachers who developed the curriculum with a high school chemistry teacher who has been passionately teaching for 10 years!  Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Chemistry Wizards 2

Chemistry Wizards 2!

Entering grades 3-5

Did your child enjoy the original Chemistry Wizards camp and they are not yet old enough to take one of our chemistry camps designed for middle school-aged students? Chemistry Wizards 2 is finally here after popular demand! In this camp we will safely explore fire, new reactions and new elements!  Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Math Heroes

Math Heroes!

Entering grades 3-4

Math will come alive for you in this camp! There will be brain teasers, art projects with math, math games and math puzzles! Come find the fun in math as you get to solve exciting problems like the angular velocity of a bicycle, the use of triangles in bridge building and even the measurement of mountains! Campers will gain advanced mathematics skills through fun exploration and discovery. We’ll use hands-on activities to allow you to go further faster in your mathematics knowledge! Strong math skills are not necessary. Fee: $249 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Math Ninjas

Math Ninjas!

Entering grades 3-5

In this exciting camp you will take a mathematical journey through puzzles and mysteries! Campers will gain self confidence in math skills through fun explorations and discovery. We’ll unlock the mysteries surrounding the elusive solution of “x” and other mathematical adventures! Prerequisites: A love for learning mixed with drops of silliness! Fee: $249 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Candy Math

Candy Math!

Entering grades 3-5

Math can seem freaky at times with all of those fractions and decimals! In this camp, we’ll practice adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing those “freaky” numbers! Get ready to be “that kid” in math class who knows how to deal with the freaky parts in math! This camp is best for those who would like to build up their confidence in preparation for middle school math! Fee: $249 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Oceans of Fun

Oceans of Fun!

Entering grades 3-5

The ocean will come to life as your child explores the animals that inhabit our amazing seas. Oceans of fun is a fun-filled week long summer camp. Each day your child will focus on a different group of animals; including Sharks, Mammals, Cephalopods (Squid and Octopus), Fish, and Crustaceans (Crabs, Lobster, and Shrimp).  This camp includes hands on activities designed to help students understand the special adaptations these organisms have for life in the sea, including model building and Gyotaku (Japanese Fish Painting). Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Marvelous Medicine

Marvelous Medicine

Entering grades 3-5

If you’re interested in medicine and how your body works, then this camp is for you! You will learn how to use the language and tools of real doctors as we explore the major organ systems of the body! You’ll even get the chance to dissect a cow eyeball.  Get ready to ask lots of questions about your own body: no question is too gross for medicine! Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Smart Art

Smart Art!

Entering grades 3-5

Learn to express the world around you through an academic focus. We will explore artists and techniques through math and science! Mathematicians and Scientists can be as creative as painters and artists! Students will learn how art, math and science intertwine to make magic! We will play with different kinds of paint, drawing techniques, collage, and portraits. No prior experience is necessary for you to enjoy yourself in this class! Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Exploring Engineering

Exploring Engineering!

Entering grades 3-5

Are you ready to put your knowledge and creativity to use? How can you pick up a cup without touching it? Who can make a boat which holds the most weight? Finding unique solutions to problems and putting them to the test is the exciting and fun focus of Exploring Engineering! Don’t miss out on your unique chance to showcase your individual talents and problem-solving skills to the world! Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Engineering with Enthusiasm!

Engineering with Enthusiasm!

Entering grades 3-5

Are you ready for more engineering and construction knowledge! You will construct and design projects to overcome common engineering problems.  You will use your problem solving brains to find solutions to exciting engineering challenges! All students can learn to think like an engineer and now is your chance to try it out! Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Money Matters: Get Smart

Money Matters: Get Smart!

Entering grades 6-9

Money Matters: Get Smart engages students at an early age to understand financially responsible practices. Opening a savings account and establishing credit early is only part of the equation. Young adults rarely understand how to manage their money early on. In this camp students will learn the value of saving money and establishing a financial record that will ensure they are ahead of their peers! It involves plenty of engaging hands on activities! Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Money Matters: Get Rich

Money Matters: Get Rich!

Entering grades 6-9

Money Matters: Get Rich engages students at an early age to learn how to make their money work for them! Investing in passive and active opportunities to show them bank accounts aren’t always the best place to leave your money. In this camp students will learn the value of investing in their future in a way that is sure to lead to greater wealth! It is all in good fun and the camp does not use actual money. Students who use the practices in the camp may or may not get rich! **Students must bring a laptop for this camp. Fee: $249 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Programming Party

NEW! Programming Party!

Entering grades 6-9

Have fun learning about coding and working on exciting projects where you bring your ideas to life! Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, this camp will have something for you! Please bring your own laptop and charger each day for this camp! Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

3-2-1 Blastoff

NEW! 3-2-1 Blastoff!

Entering Grades 6-9.

Build and fly your own rocket during this after-school STEM enrichment activity.  Participants, grades 6-9, learn construction techniques, discuss forces acting upon a rocket, and most importantly, how to safely have fun!  Fee: $274 (includes all rocket materials and a camp t-shirt)

Chemistry is a Blast: REACTIONS!

Chemistry is a Blast: REACTIONS!

Entering grades 6-9

Are you interested in being a mad scientist for a week this summer?! This camp is designed to give students with an interest in science a chance to get hands-on experience with lab equipment and perform tons of chemical reactions! Campers will learn the chemistry behind fire, tie-dye, color-changing reactions and so much more!!! This is our most popular camp–it might be because you get to have your hands lit on fire on the last day if you’re feeling brave!!!
Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Chemistry is a Blast: COMBUSTION!

Chemistry is a Blast: COMBUSTION!

Entering grades 6-9

Hello Crazy Chemists! There is plenty of fire in this camp! We will explore topics including calorimetry, chemical bonding and more crazy reactions! Get ready for acids, bases and titrations, oh my! We’ll also have fun with dry ice, tie dye and celebrate the mole! Campers love taking home their souvenir golden penny they make on day 2! Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Chemistry is a Blast: NUCLEAR!

Chemistry is a Blast: NUCLEAR!

Entering grades 6-9

Ready for your learning to go nuclear? Let’s do this! YES, there will be explosions (don’t worry, no nuclear explosions!)! In this camp we’ll dive into organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry and nanotechnology to name a few topics! The last day will involve a contest between instructors called “So you think you can DEMO!” where YOU (the campers!) get to vote for your favorite! Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Rapid Math!

Entering grades 6-9

What’s the big deal with high school math anyway? Are you a strong math student looking to gain an edge over your peers? Take Rapid Math and you get the chance to preview every high school math class up through basic calculus (AP Calculus will have to wait!). We will start the journey in geometry, move through trigonometry, algebra 2, pre-calculus, AP statistics basics and conclude with a touch of calculus concepts! Invest your time now and see how exciting math can be! Fee: $249(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Sports Math

NEW! Sports Math!

Entering grades 6-9

Combine your love for sports with math and make it all more exciting! Solve problems from extraordinary moments in sports history and use statistics to determine how your skills compare to professional athletes! Fee: $249(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Sailing Through the SAT: Math

Sailing Through the SAT: Math!

Entering grades 9-11

Who knew standardized tests could be fun?! In this camp we will conquer the toughest high school challenge: the SAT! The SAT covers a finite set of math topics which can be learned or relearned in just one week! Get the practice you need for every section. Practice test (scored essay included) & prep book are part of the camp fee. Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Sailing Through the SAT: English!

Sailing Through the SAT: English!

Entering grades 9-11

Who knew standardized tests could be fun?! In this camp we will conquer the toughest high school challenge: the SAT! Ready to dominate that essay portion? This camp will give you the tips, tricks and experience you need to enter that essay with confidence! You will even have the opportunity to have a practice essay scored by an experienced English teacher! Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Crime Scene Sleuths!

Entering grades 7-10

Ever wondered how crime scene investigators use their science skills to solve mysteries? Come learn about some of their best crime solving tricks including how they collect and analyze fingerprints, carpet fibers, and DNA, and much, much more. Then, use your new found skills to crack a case of your own. Just like C.S.I.!!This course introduces campers to a mix of the biology, physics, chemistry, and math used by real forensic scientists. Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Pre-Med Biology!

Pre-Med Biology!

Entering grades 6-9

Dreaming of becoming a doctor? Or are you a big fan of biology? In this camp you will learn how to use the language and tools of real doctors as we explore diseases of the major organ systems of the body. After learning how cells work, you will learn the causes of diseases, as well as how to treat them. All campers will have the option of dissecting a fresh cow heart and lung. Fee: $274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Pre-Engineering

Pre-Engineering!

Entering grades 6-9

What do the words plan, design, build, test, and adjust have in common? Engineering, of course! In this camp, students will take a tour of common themes present in the study of engineering. No background in engineering needed to have a ton of fun in this new camp! Fee:$274(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Model UN!

Model UN!

Entering grades 6-10

Looking to debate pressing and current international topics this summer? Model United Nations will give you a chance to take on some of the world’s most important issues, while also improving your debate and leadership skills! Fee: $249(cost includes a camp t-shirt!)

Future Artists

Future Artists!

Entering grades 6-10

The Elements of Art are the basic building blocks used to create artwork.  The Principles of Design are the ways that artists use those elements to create art.  Come and learn how to recognize, critique, and most importantly put it all together to create your own works of art.  We will be taking a look at several artists, creating an interactive resource sketchbook, and creating our own unique works of art.  Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Baking 101!

Baking 101!

Entering grades 6-9

In this fun camp, young chefs will explore the world of baking and pastry. The instructor will introduce campers to the fundamentals of baking—from reading and following recipes to the importance of kitchen safety. Young chefs will enjoy working alongside classmates as we practice making from-scratch versions of favorites such scones, muffins, pies, tarts, pizza, cinnamon rolls, ice cream and cake. We’ll build on skills throughout the week and finish with a two-day celebration! Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

Top Chef: Cooking!

Top Chef: Cooking!

Entering grades 6-9

In this exciting camp, young chefs will practice essential kitchen skills and the fundamentals of cooking! Great cooking isn’t about recipes—it’s about techniques. In our classes, you’ll work together with other students in a fun, collaborative, hands-on environment led by our professional chef instructors in a commercial kitchen. Mastering the techniques of everything from sautéing to making pizza and pasta from scratch. We’ll get hands-on and cover all the basics such as rules for handling knives, knife skills, how to read and follow recipes, measuring, mixing, and the importance of kitchen safety. Yes, of COURSE you get to eat your masterpieces! Fee: $274 (cost includes a camp t-shirt!)*

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Testimonials

We were extremely satisfied with science camp! It was so exciting for my son to share with us each and every night what he had learned during the day. This camp not only was the best value compared to other camps we did this summer it was his favorite, the most enjoyable and he has become excited about science! He is already looking forward to next year!

My son really enjoyed the camp-every day after camp we talked about what he did and he seemed very enthusiastic about the demonstrations and the items that were taught. I’m glad you presented the information in a way that was fun and exciting!

Thank you so much for a great week at camp! My daughter enjoyed it very much and was actually excited for school to start! Having a grandpa as a scientist, it’s not like she hasn’t had an opportunity to foster a love of science and exploring, but it wasn’t until camp that she showed any interest. Thank you!