Specialty Camps
Seekonk Campus
Campers who are curious to explore have a choice of our session-long Specialty Camps in athletics, arts, and enrichment directed by highly qualified organizations and our wonderful Wheeler faculty. Our Specialty Camps are full-day programs that include an immersive experience in the camp’s focus while allowing campers to engage with all Wheeler Summer has to offer. Specialty Campers will receive a daily swim lesson.
See a list of our 2026 Specialty Camps below:
Ages 6-15
June 22 – August 21, 2026
9am-4pm
(No Camp July 3, 2026)
Ages: 7-15
Horseback Riding Camp will turn even the most beginner riders into confident equestrians. Campers will travel to the Palmer River Equestrian Center and spend their time there learning grooming, tacking, basic stable management, and safe riding skills. The goal of this camp is to introduce campers to the responsibilities and commitment of horse care while improving riding skills and building confidence, self-esteem, and accountability.
Horseback Riding campers will spend one half of their day at the Palmer River Equestrian Center and the other half will be spent at our traditional camp where they will participate in various games and activities, including one swim session.
Drop-off and Pick-up will be at Wheeler Seekonk campus. Round-trip transportation is provided to and from Palmer River.
Session 1: $1,192.50 (June 22 – July 2) *No camp July 3, 2026*
Session 2: $1,325 (July 6 – July 17)
Session 3: $1,325 (July 20 – July 31)
Session 4: $1,325 (August 3 – August 14)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 8-15
Dance campers will have a grand time pirouetting, sashaying, and leaping the day away! Campers will immerse themselves in a variety of dance styles such as jazz, ballet, and contemporary. This is a wonderful opportunity for your camper to expand their dance knowledge and explore genres that may be new to them. Our dance camp is recommended for campers with previous dance experience. Campers should wear comfortable clothing that they can easily move in and should bring along any and all dance shoes that they own.
Dance campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 1: $1,080 (June 22-July 2) *No camp on July 3, 2026*
Session 3: $1,200 (July 20, July 31)
(Lunch is included)
Ages: 6-15
Did you know that soccer is ranked as the world’s most popular sport? It’s universally appealing because of its simplicity and accessibility – all you need is a ball and an open field! Our soccer camp is the perfect fit for your soccer enthusiast. Led by experienced soccer coaches, campers will sharpen their technique, improve their understanding of the game, boost their fitness, and develop their overall soccer skills. This camp is available to soccer players of all experience levels, from novice to expert.
Soccer campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 1: $1,080 (June 22 – July 2) *No camp on July 3, 2026
(Lunch included)
Ages: 7-15
The art of sculpting pottery has been around for millions of years and remains a popular art form to this day. Led by experienced potters, pottery campers will learn traditional techniques including wedging, centering, shaping, and finishing. All creations will get kiln-fired, glazed, and brought home to display and use. Prior pottery experience is not necessary.
Pottery campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 1 (10-15): $1,080 (June 22 – July 2) *No camp on July 3, 2026
Session 2 (7-9): $1,200 (July 6 – July 17)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 6-9
Help us find, catch, and train the virtual Pokémon living all over our campus. Campers will spend this two-week session immersed in the world of Pokémon while collecting as many as possible, creating their own, powering them up and evolving them, and engaging in battles at gyms or raids. We’ll embark on quests through nature while creating community, staying physically active, and making new Pokémon-obsessed friends.
Pokemon Go campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 1: $1,080 (June 22 – July 2) *No camp on July 3, 2026.
(Lunch included)
Ages: 6-9
Outdoor Trekkers is the perfect adventure camp for curious kids who love exploring the great outdoors! Our trekkers will spend their days discovering the woods, learning beginner survival skills, creating nature-inspired projects, building shelters, and identifying plants. Campers will unplug and gain confidence and a deep appreciation for nature while working as part of a team.
Outdoor Trekkers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 1: $1,080 (June 22 – July 2) *No camp on July 3, 2026
Session 4: $1,200 (August 3 – August 14)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 8-15
Musical Theatre camp is the perfect place for campers to discover the magic of the performing arts! Campers will explore and refine their singing, dancing, and acting skills in a fun and supportive environment. Our instructors will guide campers through every step of the performance process, from auditions to the final curtain call. Whether your camper dreams of being on Broadway or simply loves to perform, Musical Theatre camp is the perfect place for them to shine!
Musical Theater campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day. At the end of the session, all campers will participate in a performance.
Session 2: $1200 (July 6 – July 17)
Session 4: $1200 (August 3 – August 14)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 6-15
In partnership with Providence Tennis Academy, Wheeler Summer is excited to offer a FUNdamental, rigorous and individualized tennis camp for players of all levels. Tennis camp will focus on improving each camper’s fundamental skills, understanding of the game, and match preparation. All instruction will be hands-on, and coaches will work in small groups based on age and skill level.
Tennis campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 2: $1,200 (July 6 – July 17)
Session 4: $1,200 (August 3 – August 14)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 6-9
Build Lab: LEGO & Robotics combines hands-on building with exciting technology! Campers will use LEGO bricks to design and construct their own creations, then bring them to life with robotics and simple engineering principles. Campers will explore the basics of engineering and innovation while working as part of a team and implementing problem-solving and high critical thinking skills.
Build Lab campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 2: $1,200 (July 6 – July 17)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 10-15
Come and learn how to animate and make games! In this camp, campers will learn how to animate and design games using the same program that made Fortnight and special effects in The Mandalorian. Whether you prefer to tell emotional stories like Encanto or make high energy platformers like Silksong, this is a great opportunity to learn the basics of storytelling and game design. Virtual reality headsets, motion capture suits, electronic instruments, and more will be available to design and develop.
This camp will be held in Providence where campers will work in the Wheeler Schools’ XR Lab. Campers will return to Seekonk for the afternoon where they will experience our traditional camp model. Campers will be able to participate in various activities, including one swim session.
Drop-off will occur at Wheeler’s Providence campus. Afternoon transportation will be provided to the Farm Campus.
Session 2: $1,325 (July 6 – July 17)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 8-15
Calling all budding fashion designers to enroll in our first ever Camp Runway! No experience is needed. Our instructors will teach campers to use a pattern, hand-stitch, and properly use a sewing machine. Together with their fellow designers, campers will create an entire collection and put together a full runway spectacular showing of their designs.
Camp Runway campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 3: $1,200 (July 20 – July 31)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 8-15
Pickleball, a sort of mash-up of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is the newest sports craze that has grown significantly in popularity over recent years. It’s easy to learn, accessible to all ages and athletic abilities, and offers significant social and health benefits. Our expert instructors will guide campers of all levels through drills, strategy sessions, and friendly game play. Campers will enjoy spending time in the sun while perfecting their serves, dinks, volleys, and sportsmanship.
Pickleball campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 3: $1,200 (July 20 – July 31)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 6-9
Cirque de Summer offers two weeks of having fun and making magical memories! Campers will learn amazing magic tricks to wow their friends and family and practice circus skills like juggling, balancing, and sleight of hand. This camp encourages confidence, coordination, and imagination and gives every camper a chance to shine under the spotlight while tapping into their self-confidence and creativity.
Cirque de Summer campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 3: $1,200 (July 20 – July 31)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 8-15
Give your camper the gift of learning the game of golf during our new golf camp. No experience is necessary and players of all levels are welcome to join. Campers will be transported daily to a nearby course and will learn from an experienced golf pro. Drop off and pick up will be at Wheeler Seekonk campus and campers will be transported to and from the golf course.
Golf campers will spend half their day at the golf course. The other half will be spent with their fellow golfers exploring our traditional camp offerings. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 3: $1,325 (July 20 – July 31)
Ages: 6-9
Sports Mania is the ultimate camp for kids who love to move and try new things! This beginner-friendly program lets campers explore a wide variety of sports including but not limited to soccer, basketball, kickball, tennis, and more. Each day focuses on teamwork, skill-building, and fun, giving every camper a chance to discover new favorite sports and games while staying active and making friends.
Sports Mania campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 3: $1,200 (July 20 – July 31)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 8-15
Calling all planeswalkers, dungeon masters, and minecrafters to join us for a camp full of magic, dungeons, and virtual buildings. Campers will be immersed in the enthralling worlds of MTG, DND, and Minecraft while exploring strategic gameplay and delving deep into the worlds of all three games. Masters at the games will be playing alongside and coaching campers while also fostering a sense of teamwork and good sportsmanship.
Magic/DND/Minecraft campers will spend their entire camp day in specialty camp with opportunities to explore other offerings and areas of our campus. They will also have one swim session every day.
Session 4: $1,200 (August 3 – August 14)
(Lunch included)
Ages: 8-15
Dive into the world of Kings, Queens, Pawns, Rooks, Bishops, and Knights at Chess Camp, for players between the ages of eight and fifteen. Players with all levels of experience will sharpen their strategic thinking skills while learning chess tactics and engaging in friendly competition. Chess Camp promises a summer of intellectual growth, camaraderie, and the thrill of outsmarting opponents on the chess board.
Session 4: $1,200 ( August 4, 2025- August 15, 2025)
(Lunch included)
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