Younger campers will explore science, engineering, art, and creativity through engaging STEAM activities, while older students can dive into advanced challenges that encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and real-world connections. Campers can also enjoy active recreation, creative enrichment options, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends, build confidence, and have fun. Every day features a mix of interactive projects, outdoor play, team-building games, and memorable experiences led by enthusiastic teachers.

Week 1 at Chinook Middle School is filled with exciting opportunities for campers to explore, create, and discover through hands-on learning! Throughout the week, campers will tackle engaging challenges that encourage curiosity, creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving while exploring a variety of STEAM topics. Whether they’re designing, building, experimenting, or testing new ideas, every day is packed with interactive activities that make learning unforgettable. Campers will also enjoy outdoor games, team-building activities, and plenty of opportunities to make new friends in a fun, supportive environment led by passionate teachers and mentors.

Designed especially for middle school students, STEAM for 7th and 8th graders at Newport High School offers an exciting week of hands-on learning that goes beyond the ordinary. Campers will investigate real-world science and engineering concepts through interactive experiments, creative design challenges, and collaborative problem-solving activities. Each day encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and innovation while giving students opportunities to build confidence, work as a team, and explore new interests. Along with plenty of fun, campers will enjoy outdoor games, social activities, and an engaging environment where learning feels like an adventure.

STEAM for 7th and 8th Graders at Chinook Middle School gives 7th and 8th graders the opportunity to dive deeper into exciting STEM concepts through challenging, hands-on experiences designed just for their age group. Throughout the week, campers will experiment, design, build, and solve real-world problems while strengthening their creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. With a balance of engaging projects, interactive discussions, outdoor activities, and team-building games, campers will stay active, make new friends, and discover just how fun learning can be in a supportive and energetic environment.

Our Young Scientists camp at Newport High School is the perfect introduction to the exciting world of STEAM for preschoolers! Designed especially for curious 4- and 5-year-olds, this camp is filled with hands-on experiments, creative crafts, interactive stories, movement activities, and playful exploration that inspire a lifelong love of learning. Campers will discover, build, create, and investigate in a safe, nurturing environment led by experienced early childhood educators. Every day is packed with smiles, friendships, and age-appropriate adventures that make science feel like magic.

Young Scientists at Chinook Middle School offers preschool campers an exciting week of hands-on discovery designed just for little learners! Through fun science experiments, creative art projects, sensory exploration, games, and imaginative play, campers will build confidence while developing curiosity about the world around them. Our caring teachers create a welcoming environment where every child can explore, ask questions, make new friends, and experience the joy of learning through play. It’s the perfect first camp experience for young explorers!

Our Volunteer in Training (VIT) Program is an unforgettable leadership experience for students entering 9th and 10th grade who want to build confidence, make lasting friendships, and develop skills that will benefit them for years to come. Each morning, participants take part in engaging leadership training focused on communication, teamwork, empathy, child development, behavior management, and problem-solving. In the afternoons, they put these new skills into practice by working alongside experienced teachers and mentors, helping younger campers learn, grow, and have fun. More than just volunteering, the VIT Program helps students become compassionate leaders while earning valuable experience that strengthens college, scholarship, and job applications. It’s the perfect opportunity for teens who want to make a difference, gain real-world leadership experience, and enjoy an exciting, meaningful summer at Wise Camps.

Week 2 at Newport High School is another exciting week filled with hands-on STEAM adventures that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence! Campers will explore new challenges through engaging experiments, engineering projects, interactive games, and creative activities designed to make learning both meaningful and fun. Every day encourages teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving while giving campers opportunities to make new friends, build new skills, and create lasting memories. With passionate teachers, outdoor recreation, and an energetic camp community, there’s something exciting waiting every day.

Week 2 at Chinook Middle School offers an unforgettable week of discovery, innovation, and hands-on learning! Campers will dive into exciting STEAM experiences that encourage them to experiment, create, design, and explore while developing teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills. Each day is filled with interactive activities, outdoor games, and collaborative challenges that keep campers engaged, active, and excited to learn. It’s the perfect place to build confidence, make new friends, and enjoy a summer full of fun and exploration.

STEAM for 7th and 8th Graders at Newport High School gives middle school students the opportunity to challenge themselves through engaging, hands-on STEM experiences designed specifically for 7th and 8th graders. Campers will investigate fascinating scientific concepts, tackle engineering challenges, and collaborate on creative projects that strengthen critical thinking, innovation, and teamwork. Along the way, they’ll build confidence, make new friends, and discover how exciting learning can be in a fun, supportive environment.

Middle school students at Chinook Middle School will experience an exciting week of hands-on exploration through our STEAM for 7th and 8th graders program. Designed for curious learners entering 7th and 8th grade, campers will solve real-world challenges, build creative projects, and participate in interactive activities that encourage curiosity, collaboration, and problem-solving. With a balance of engaging academics, outdoor recreation, and team-building fun, campers will leave inspired, confident, and eager to keep exploring.

Young Scientists at Newport High School is a joyful introduction to STEAM learning for our youngest campers! Through hands-on science experiments, creative art projects, sensory play, stories, games, and movement activities, preschoolers will discover just how exciting learning can be. Every activity is thoughtfully designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, confidence, and social skills in a caring environment where every child feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to explore.

Young Scientists at Chinook Middle School provides preschool campers with a week full of wonder, discovery, and imaginative play! Designed especially for curious 4- and 5-year-olds, campers will explore the world around them through engaging experiments, creative crafts, hands-on activities, and interactive games that encourage learning through play. Our experienced teachers create a warm, nurturing environment where young learners build confidence, make friends, and develop a lifelong love of discovery.

Volunteer in Training 1 (VIT 1) is the perfect opportunity for students entering 9th and 10th grade to develop leadership skills while making a meaningful impact at Wise Camps. Each morning, participants take part in engaging leadership workshops focused on communication, teamwork, empathy, child development, behavior management, and problem-solving. In the afternoons, they put these skills into action by assisting experienced teachers and mentoring younger campers through hands-on activities and games. Along the way, VITs build confidence, make lasting friendships, gain valuable volunteer experience, and develop leadership skills that will benefit them in school, future careers, and life. It’s an unforgettable summer experience for teens who are ready to grow as leaders while having fun and giving back.

Volunteer in Training 2 (VIT 2) is designed for returning VITs who are ready to take their leadership to the next level. Building on the foundation developed in VIT 1, participants take on greater responsibility as role models, mentors, and leaders within the camp community. Advanced leadership workshops explore topics such as conflict resolution, coaching younger volunteers, leading activities, effective communication, and creating positive camp cultures. Throughout the week, VIT 2 participants work closely with experienced staff while taking on more independent leadership roles, helping to guide campers and support fellow volunteers. This advanced program challenges teens to grow in confidence, maturity, and professionalism while gaining meaningful experience that strengthens college, scholarship, and job applications. It’s the next step for students who want to become exceptional leaders and make an even greater impact at Wise Camps.

Week 3 at Newport High School is the perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable summer of discovery, creativity, and hands-on learning! Campers will dive into exciting STEAM experiences that encourage them to experiment, build, create, and solve real-world challenges while developing teamwork and critical thinking skills. Every day is filled with engaging projects, interactive games, outdoor activities, and opportunities to make new friends in a fun, welcoming environment. With passionate teachers leading every adventure, campers will leave inspired, confident, and excited to keep exploring long after camp ends.

Week 3 at Chinook Middle School is packed with exciting opportunities for campers to explore, create, and discover through hands-on STEAM experiences! Throughout the week, campers will tackle engaging challenges that spark curiosity, encourage innovation, and build confidence while working alongside new friends. From interactive experiments and creative projects to outdoor games and collaborative activities, each day offers something new to inspire young learners. It’s an exciting week full of fun, learning, and memories that will last all summer long.

STEAM for 7th and 8th Graders at Newport High School gives middle school students an exciting opportunity to challenge themselves through advanced, hands-on STEM experiences designed just for 7th and 8th graders. Campers will investigate fascinating scientific concepts, tackle engineering and design challenges, and collaborate on creative projects that strengthen problem-solving, communication, and critical thinking skills. With engaging activities, supportive mentors, and plenty of opportunities to connect with peers, campers will leave feeling inspired, confident, and ready for their next adventure.

Designed specifically for curious middle school students, STEAM for 7th and 8th Graders at Chinook Middle School offers an engaging week of hands-on exploration, innovation, and teamwork. Campers will experiment, build, design, and solve real-world challenges while developing creativity, leadership, and collaboration skills. Every day combines exciting projects, interactive discussions, outdoor recreation, and team-building activities that make learning both rewarding and fun. It’s the perfect environment for students who love to ask questions, think creatively, and explore new ideas.

Young Scientists at Newport High School introduces preschool campers to the joy of discovery through playful, hands-on learning experiences designed just for little explorers. Campers will investigate the world around them with exciting science experiments, creative crafts, sensory activities, games, stories, and movement that encourage curiosity and imagination. Led by caring, experienced teachers, this camp helps children build confidence, develop friendships, and discover that learning is one big adventure.

Our Young Scientists program at Chinook Middle School is filled with exciting opportunities for preschoolers to learn through play, exploration, and discovery. Campers will enjoy age-appropriate science experiments, creative art projects, sensory exploration, stories, music, and games that encourage curiosity and build confidence. In a warm, supportive environment, young learners will make new friends, ask big questions, and experience the excitement of hands-on learning every single day.

Volunteer in Training 1 (VIT 1) is an incredible opportunity for students entering 9th and 10th grade to develop leadership skills while making a meaningful difference at Wise Camps. Through engaging morning workshops, participants build confidence in communication, teamwork, empathy, child development, and behavior management before applying those skills in the afternoon by assisting teachers and mentoring younger campers. VIT 1 is a fun, rewarding experience that helps teens grow as leaders, build lifelong friendships, and gain valuable volunteer experience that will benefit them in school, future careers, and beyond.

Volunteer in Training 2 (VIT 2) is our advanced leadership program for returning VITs who are ready to take on greater responsibility and make an even bigger impact. Participants strengthen their leadership through advanced training in mentoring, communication, conflict resolution, and team leadership while taking a more active role in supporting campers, assisting teachers, and coaching newer volunteers. VIT 2 challenges students to grow into confident, compassionate leaders while gaining meaningful experience that prepares them for future volunteer opportunities, employment, college, and leadership roles within their communities.