Are you looking for an unforgettable summer adventure for your child—one filled with excitement, learning, and new friendships?
At Wise Camps, our S.T.E.A.M. (Science – Technology – Engineering – Art – Math) -focused, nonprofit camp stands out with a team of current school educators and passionate individuals who bring real-world expertise and excitement to every activity.
Through hands-on science experiments, creative art projects, and engaging problem-solving challenges, kids discover that learning can be both educational and fun.
Do you have an active child that needs to move and is interested in team sports? At Wise we’re about the whole-child. We offer a morning half day sports camp that combines with an afternoon S.T.E.A.M. camp at our Chinook Middle School location.
Get ready for your child to forge new friendships and embrace fresh interests at a camp designed to inspire, empower, and spark a lifelong love for discovery—all right here in Bellevue.
Bellevue Summer Camp Details
We offer two unique summer camps at our Bellevue locations. Each week we provide campers with brand new activities so the hands on learning experience is different, engaging, and fun!
Wise Camps S.T.E.A.M. Academy Weeks 1 & 2
S.T.E.A.M. Academy Week 1 Dates: July 14 – July 18
S.T.E.A.M. Academy Week 2 Dates: July 21 – July 25
Camp Stations:
- Sports Sampler (**Chinook Middle School location only)
- Biotech
- Rescue Ready
- Engineering Adventures
- Mind Matters
- Robotics and Circuitry
- Medical Marvels
- STEAM Creations
- Natural Disasters & Engineering
- Molecular Magic
- Kitchen Wizards
- Leadership in STEM
- Money Masters
- Rocket Scientists
- Magic Math
- Save Science City
- Dazzling Demos
Click here for more details on camp stations and activities.
** Please note that the above list showcases the variety of activities and stations offered overall, but not all options will be available at every location. A detailed schedule—including specific activities and stations—will be shared as the camp dates approach.
Camp Hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Before/After Care Hours: 7:30 am – 9:00 am and 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Ages: 4 – 14
Fee Per Camper: $549
Fee Per Camper for Before and After Care: $225 (Before Care Only: $150 | After Care Only: $150)
Locations:
- Tyee Middle School – 13630 SE Allen Rd, Bellevue, WA 98006
- Chinook Middle School – 2001 98th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
What’s the difference between the two above locations? At Chinook Middle School, campers can choose to start their day with two hours of sports and outdoor fun, including soccer, basketball, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, and obstacle course challenges! Perfect for active kids before diving into STEAM activities each afternoon!
Contact Us: wisecamps@gmail.com
Food: Lunch provided for all campers each day – Click here for more details.
Additional Information: As we get closer to our Bellevue summer camp dates, registered families will receive an email detailing important information such as drop-off and pick-up procedures, the process for student check-in and check-out, what to bring (and not to bring), as well as other relevant camp details.
Issaquah Summer Camps: If the Bellevue summer camp locations or dates don’t work for you and your summer schedule, not to worry. Click here for more information on our Issaquah Summer Camp offering on August 4 – 8.
Stations and Activities
Campers rotate through a variety of interactive stations that bring S.T.E.A.M. concepts to life.
They might start in the science lab testing chemical reactions, then move on to the technology corner where coding challenges unlock creativity.
Next, the engineering workshop takes center stage, allowing campers to build and experiment with real-world solutions. And of course, no day is complete without a visit to the art studio, where imagination flourishes through painting, sculpting, and hands-on crafts.
Each station is supervised by knowledgeable educators and supported by enthusiastic high school volunteers, ensuring a fun, safe, and inspiring environment for every young learner.
Lets not forget that this is a summer camp and kids and teachers alike need to have some fun! Campers earn “tickets” throughout the week that they can exchange at the carnival for various prizes that include: icees, squishmallows, waterballoons, and much more!
For pre-kindergarten campers, our S.T.E.A.M. Academy program provides instruction from a certified teacher. Participants will engage in a multitude of science-focused activities, surpassing the offerings of a standard pre-kindergarten program.
Additionally, they will enhance their skills in literacy, writing, math, and more. Each day, our pre-kindergarten campers will also have the unique opportunity to join older campers at a special station, featuring exciting demonstrations and activities.
Biotech
In “Biotech,” campers will explore the world of biological science through activities like DNA extraction, fermentation experiments, and forensic investigations. They’ll also practice lab techniques such as using the scientific method and micropipettes while making lip balm, identifying blood types, and fermenting ginger ale.
Dazzling Demos
Prepare to be amazed as science comes to life in this station packed with mind-blowing physics and chemistry demonstrations! From fiery reactions to gravity-defying stunts and color-changing experiments, campers will witness the magic of science up close.
Engineering Adventures
In “Engineering Adventures,” campers will take on exciting hands-on projects to design, build, and test creations, exploring various fields of engineering. Each day is packed with opportunities for creativity and problem-solving.
Kitchen Wizards
Campers will embark on a culinary journey, preparing dishes from around the world while learning about their cultural significance and the chemistry of cooking. They’ll also take home recipes to continue their culinary adventures at home.
Leadership in STEM
Campers will develop teamwork, communication, and networking skills as they prepare to present a science experiment to Pre-K campers. They’ll enhance their public speaking abilities in a safe and fun environment.
Medical Marvels
In “Medical Marvels,” campers will study the human body in health and sickness, using microscopes and models to understand bacteria and organ functions. Activities include testing cleaning products, identifying blood types, and dissecting a chicken wing and a cow eye.
Mind Matters
In “Mind Matters,” campers will delve into psychology and neuroscience through activities and experiments. From learning how memories form to understanding emotions and behavior, each day offers engaging, hands-on experiences.
Molecular Magic
Campers will dive into the periodic table, exploring protons, neutrons, and electrons. They’ll learn key concepts such as density and the differences between physical and chemical changes through exciting experiments and demonstrations.
Money Masters
Campers will explore financial concepts like saving, equity, investments, the stock market, and active versus passive income. The week will conclude with Shark Tank-style presentations.
Natural Disasters and Engineering
Campers will tackle daily challenges like constructing hurricane-resistant structures, rescuing puppies from a “Jello-Quake,” and designing a tsunami-proof city. Through these hands-on activities, they’ll learn the science behind natural disasters while developing their engineering skills.
Rescue Ready
In “Rescue Ready,” campers will learn essential skills like First Aid, CPR, and AED use, with campers aged 9 and older eligible for American Red Cross certification. Guided by a former paramedic, they’ll also explore the cardiovascular and respiratory systems.
Robotics and Circuitry
In “Robotics & Circuitry,” campers will explore coding and robotics using microbits and robot kits. They’ll assemble, program, and control their robots through interactive challenges, culminating in an exciting Robot Game that showcases their skills.
Rocket Scientists
Campers will follow the engineering design process to construct rockets, learning about motors, parachutes, and flight patterns. They’ll then have creative freedom to build and launch their own soda rockets.
Save Science City
The city is in trouble, and only you can save it! Join forces with fellow campers to solve thrilling science challenges, stop disasters, and outsmart tricky villains threatening Science City. Through experiments, teamwork, and problem-solving, you’ll become the hero the city needs and have a blast along the way!
Sports Sampler
Dive into the ultimate sports experience where campers get to try their hand at soccer, basketball, ultimate frisbee, beach volleyball, and exciting obstacle course challenges. This station offers a dynamic mix of teamwork, skill-building, and pure outdoor fun, ensuring every kid finds their favorite game.
STEAM Creations
In “STEAM Creations,” campers will explore street art and graffiti, studying popular artists before creating their own graffiti “tags.” This art project teaches layering techniques and mixed media for a bold, eye-catching result.
Magic Math
Step into a world where math meets magic! Campers will become math magicians as they unlock secret number codes, solve magical puzzles, and use math tricks to amaze their friends. With each activity, they’ll discover the enchanting power of math in a whole new way!
Food
We understand that fueling your child’s creativity and learning includes a great lunch. That’s why we’ve partnered with local favorites like Panda Express, Costco, and Safeway Catering to offer a variety of tasty, kid-friendly meals—served fresh each day.
Parents can look forward to receiving menus in advance, making it easy to plan and address any dietary preferences. With delicious, nutritious options on the table, campers stay energized for every hands-on experiment, creative art project, and new friendship formed along the way.
As always, lunch is provided daily for each camper!
Testimonials
My 7-year-old son attended a WISE camp last week. He was not excited to go to an all-day camp at first (he likes staying at home a lot). They sent him a little experiment in the mail beforehand with a fun note and he LOVED it, so that helped. But he was still nervous/reluctant on the first day. By the end of the week, he was begging to get signed up for another one! They do fun experiments and learn a lot of science, but it doesn’t feel like school. He even got the opportunity to apply what he learned to assist the younger kids with an experiment and feel like a leader, which I think was really impactful for him (he got a certificate mentioning it). Really thoughtfully applied learning. Will definitely make this a staple of our summer planning next year!
Ellen H. (Wise Camps Parent)
I have never met a kid so excited to go to camp! My son usually despises camps… However, this one in particular is incredible!!! He not only loves it, but wants to come early and stay late! Highly educational, very inclusive & great staff.
Melissa J. (Wise Camps Parent)
COOLEST. CAMP. EVER. This is the 2nd year that our kids and their cousins (ages 4-7-8-10) have attended WISE Camp and WOW. I didn’t think they could top last year’s excitement and a whole year’s buildup….but they are loving it again! Each day, every one of them leaps into the car, talking over one another, excited to tell us what cool stuff they did. I’ve never heard my kids so excited chatting about science experiments, engineering, building stuff, and rockets!
Lauren L. (Wise Camps Parent)
Wise Camps Staff
The Wise team is dedicated to ensuring campers are safe, creating an environment where each child can express themselves through engaged learning, and along the way having a great time and making lifelong memories!
The majority of our families come back summer after summer – this includes our high school and college volunteers, many who were campers themselves!
Click to learn more about our story and to meet the Wise Camps team!
We can’t wait to see you and your family at our Bellevue summer camps!