We cannot wait to see you all in September!!!
Please join us for a little fun in the sun. We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-8th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by caring teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available for some camps.
Each day includes engaging activities, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
Summer camps will be held at our temporary location:
WHITE OAK UMC
2232 Lyndon Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
9am-12pm $300 a week for nonmembers / $275 a week for members
9am-3pm $450 a week for nonmembers / $400 a week for members
Camp Wakawalu is coming up!!
Our 2025 date is September 12-14 at Camp Lookout
We’ve learned that stepping out of our everyday lives, together, brings us closer. We believe in the restorative, invigorating power of nature,
and we find strength in the context of beauty. This is why we established Camp Wakawalu.
Camp Wakawalu isn’t another conference or retreat. There are no sessions, no seminars, no keynote speakers. Camp Wakawalu is simply a camp, with a single purpose: to bring together children who have disabilities, and their families, for a weekend of away-ness.
Our camp is about catching our breath and collecting our thoughts. It’s fun and games, it’s laughter and support, it’s time with family and friends who understand where we are in life. We would love for you to join us!!
Spend some time with us this summer!!!
We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-8th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available for some camps.
Each day includes an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
All our summer camps will be held at our temporary location:
White Oak United Methodist Church 2232 Lyndon Avenue
9am-1pm $200 a week for nonmembers / $180 a week for members
9am-3pm $300 a week for nonmembers / $270 a week for members
Members receive a discount! Join Today
Camp Wakawalu is coming up!!
Our 2024 date is September 6-8 at Camp Lookout
Nonmember registration will open on July 20th
We’ve learned that stepping out of our everyday lives, together, brings us closer. We believe in the restorative, invigorating power of nature,
and we find strength in the context of beauty. This is why we established Camp Wakawalu.
Camp Wakawalu isn’t another conference or retreat. There are no sessions, no seminars, no keynote speakers. Camp Wakawalu is simply a camp, with a single purpose: to bring together children who have disabilities, and their families, for a weekend of away-ness.
Our camp is about catching our breath and collecting our thoughts. It’s fun and games, it’s laughter and support, it’s time with family and friends who understand where we are in life. We would love for you to join us!!
We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-8th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available for some camps.
Each day includes an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
Attention — all our summer camps will be held at our temporary location:
WHITE OAK UMC
2232 Lyndon Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
9am-12pm $185 a week for nonmembers / $145 a week for members
9am-3pm $300 a week for nonmembers / $245 a week for members
Members receive EARLY registration access, plus member discounts available! Join Today!
Camps available:
June 10-14 for PreK-3rd (9am-noon or 9am-3pm)
June 17-21 for PreK-3rd (9am-noon only)
June 24-28 for 4th-8th graders (9am-3pm)
July 8-12 for PreK-3rd (9-noon or 9am-3pm)
July 22-26 for 4th-8th graders (9am-3pm)
Spring Break Nature Camp will be at Tendrils Therapy this year and run by Jenny Peet.
This session is catered to children who like the simple joys of nature… basking in the sun, stopping to smell the flowers and enjoying the company of others. Easily accessible games, crafts and experiences will be available. Caregivers are welcome to stay and play or drop off and return to a happy, relaxed child.
Suggested ages 4-8 years old
This session is for the get up and go kids! Lots of high energy activities, information about nature and opportunities to socialize will be presented. For safety purposes, children in this group should be able to understand verbal directions (or follow the group) and walk short distances on their own.
Suggested ages 6-12 years old
Camp Wakawalu is coming up!!
Our 2023 date is September 15-17 at Camp Lookout
(Registration will open in July — members will have early access to register)
We’ve learned that stepping out of our everyday lives, together, brings us closer. We believe in the restorative, invigorating power of nature,
and we find strength in the context of beauty. This is why we established Camp Wakawalu.
Camp Wakawalu isn’t another conference or retreat. There are no sessions, no seminars, no keynote speakers. Camp Wakawalu is simply a camp, with a single purpose: to bring together children who have disabilities, and their families, for a weekend of away-ness.
Our camp is about catching our breath and collecting our thoughts. It’s fun and games, it’s laughter and support, it’s time with family and friends who understand where we are in life. We would love for you to join us.
We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-4th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day includes an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
Attention — all our summer camps will be held at our temporary location
WHITE OAK UMC
2232 Lyndon Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
9am-12pm $175 a week for nonmembers / $135 a week for members
9am-3pm $295 a week for nonmembers / $235 a week for members
Members receive EARLY registration access, plus member and sibling discounts available! Join Today!
Members can register now — nonmembers registration opens Wednesday, April 12th
We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-4th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day includes an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
Attention — all our summer camps will be held at our temporary location
WHITE OAK UMC
2232 Lyndon Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
9am-12pm $175 a week for nonmembers / $135 a week for members
9am-3pm $295 a week for nonmembers / $235 a week for members
Members receive EARLY registration access, plus member and sibling discounts available! Join Today!
Members can register now — nonmembers registration opens Wednesday, April 12th
We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-4th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day includes an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
Attention — all our summer camps will be held at our temporary location
WHITE OAK UMC
2232 Lyndon Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
9am-12pm $175 a week for nonmembers / $135 a week for members
9am-3pm $295 a week for nonmembers / $235 a week for members
Members receive EARLY registration access, plus member and sibling discounts available! Join Today!
Members can register now — nonmembers registration opens Wednesday, April 12th
We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-4th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day includes an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
Attention — all our summer camps will be held at our temporary location
WHITE OAK UMC
2232 Lyndon Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
9am-12pm $175 a week for nonmembers / $135 a week for members
9am-3pm $295 a week for nonmembers / $235 a week for members
Members receive EARLY registration access, plus member and sibling discounts available! Join Today!
Members can register now — nonmembers registration opens Wednesday, April 12th
We are so excited about our summer day camps for PreK-4th graders. Our camps provide opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day includes an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
Attention — all our summer camps will be held at our temporary location
WHITE OAK UMC
2232 Lyndon Ave,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
9am-12pm $175 a week for nonmembers / $135 a week for members
9am-3pm $295 a week for nonmembers / $235 a week for members
Members receive EARLY registration access, plus member and sibling discounts available! Join Today!
Members can register now — nonmembers registration opens Wednesday, April 12th
Enjoy some Holiday Fun… Monday-Wednesday 9am-3pm
We will be enjoying the break as we combine art, music, nature, & play into all things winter. Our outdoor classroom & indoor creative learning center is an enriching environment perfect for all abilities.
Welcoming all PreK-4th graders, our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation.
9am-3pm $175 (Mon- Wed)
Enjoy some Fall Fun… Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm
We will be enjoying the break as we combine art, music, nature, & play into all things fall. Our outdoor classroom & indoor creative learning center is an enriching environment perfect for all abilities.
Welcoming all PreK-4th graders, our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation.
9am-3pm $225 (Mon-Thurs)
August 12-14
Wakawalu is back !!! We started our weekend family camp several years ago, and it has been a magical experience every year. We’ve learned that stepping out of our everyday lives, together, brings us closer. We believe in the restorative, invigorating power of nature, and we find strength in the context of beauty.
Camp Wakawalu isn’t another conference or retreat. There are no sessions, no seminars, no keynote speakers. Camp Wakawalu is simply a camp, with a single purpose: to bring together children who have disabilities, and their families, for a weekend of away-ness.
Our camp is about catching our breath and collecting our thoughts. It’s fun and games, it’s laughter and support, it’s time with family and friends who understand where we are in life. We would love for you to join us.
Families: While we are working to grow our capacity, space is currently limited. If you are unable to come for the entire weekend, you can sign up for Saturday only.
Volunteers: We need counselors for Friday- Sunday for each family, volunteers for kitchen, recreation, art, & technology, and extra counselors for Saturday only. If you would like to join us, please sign up below.
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-3pm $225 a week
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-3pm $225 a week
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-3pm $225 a week
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-3pm $225 a week
Join us for a 3 day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders over Spring Break. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilities to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing camps for campers of all abilities.
Enjoy some Winter Fun…
We will be enjoying the break as we combine art, music, nature, & play into all things winter. Our outdoor classroom & indoor creative learning center is an enriching environment perfect for all abilities.
Welcoming all PreK-5th graders & 6th -12th graders for two different camp experiences. Both camps provide opportunities for students of all abilites to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging activities. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor lessons which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation.
9:00am-3:00pm Monday -Wednesday December 20,21,22
Limited space available for each age group. (Members receive discounted price)
Enjoy some Fall Fun…
We will be enjoying the break as we combine art, music, nature, & play into all things fall. Our outdoor classroom & indoor creative learning center is an enriching environment perfect for all abilities.
Welcoming all PreK-5th graders, our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilites to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Limited space available.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-3pm $225 a week
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilites to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-4pm $225 a week
Welcome to the “INTERNCHIPS Virtual Career Prep Bootcamp”! Please see the linked flier above and share this information with parents, students, homeschoolers, youth organizations, churches and community members!
This is a FREE Pre-ETS (Pre-Employment Transition Services) program offered in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Human Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and CHIPS Learning Services, for students ages 14-22 with IEP, 504 or eligible disability.
The camp will be held Monday-Friday, July 26-30, 2021 and offers campers a choice of morning or afternoon half0sessions. Spaces are limited and class sizes are kept small to assure quality learning experiences.
This 21st century "hybrid" program offers CCTE (College, Career and Technical Education) and integrates online teaching with onsite learning. It is designed to serve students both virtually and remotely while at their host site.
Students will be both intern - and future-ready with college, career and STEAM education. They will also receive transition portfolio training with tools and topics such as:
Job Shadowing (Job Exploration)
Resume Building (Workplace Readiness)
Informational Interviewing (Self-Advocacy)
Professional Networking (Work-Based Learning)
Pathway Planning (Post-Secondary College and Career Planning)
To sign up please use the "Sign Up Here!" box on this page and we will get back with you as soon as possible with the necessary forms for registration.
To learn more about the documents needed for registration and eligibility for FREE camp, please see the "About Pre-ETS" section below…
About Pre-ETS
The CHIPS Future-Ready Job Skills Bootcamp is a summer learning enrichment program that is also an extension of our CHIPS Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS).
CHIPS Pre-ETS is offered during the academic school year to students in Hamilton County, Bradley County and other surrounding county schools. Our services are also offered at the Tennessee Rehabilitation Center (TRC) in Smryna, Tennessee.
Pre-ETS is designed to serve students ages 14-22 with disabilities FREE of charge, provided a student has an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or documented disability with a permission form. This service is made possible through a grant by the Department of Tennessee Human Services Vocational Rehabilitation, with whom we partner.
The five areas of training in Pre-ETS are:
Job Exploration
Self-Advocacy
Workplace Readiness
Work-based Learning
Post-Secondary College and Career Counseling
After signing up with your email address and other details, we will send you a parent/guardian permission form to complete and return to us, along with the first page of your child's IEP.
We will then forward your information to our local Chattanooga Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) office representative. Once we hear back from them, we will let you know next steps regarding registering your child.
Please know, we will need to have at least four (4) students registered in order to offer the camp.
You may send your information as a scanned email attachment or via regular postal mail to CHIPS Learning Services. Should you wish to fax or postal mail us, please let us know in advance by calling 423.421.5646.
If you have any questions or need additional information, please let us know. Also, please feel free to pass on this information to others and invite friends to join you!
Thank you, again, for your interest in CHIPS Learning Services! We look forward to serving you!
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilites to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-4pm $225 a week
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilites to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-4pm $225 a week
Upcycle, recycle, and use what the Earth has to offer to create works of art. Experiment with soil to develop your own paints and colors, make your own brushes from natural elements, and turn trash into treasures. Come explore the art of nature with Debi the Artiste.
Debi Waites has taught art exploration in a variety of schools & camps in the Tennessee area for over 20 years. Her love of art, teaching, and her students shines through everything she does.
For girls and boys of all abilities ages 8-12
10:00am-12:00pm
June 28-July 2 Monday-Friday
$150
Join us in exploring art in the garden. Paint pots, create a mini garden with fairies or trucks, watercolor sun hats, use flowers and leaves to make beautiful artwork, and enjoy it all at your very own garden party.
Debi Waites has taught art exploration in a variety of schools & camps in the Tennessee area for over 20 years. Her love of art, teaching, and her students shines through everything she does.
For girls and boys of all abilities ages 8-12
10:00am-12:00pm
June 14-18 Monday-Friday
$150
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilites to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-4pm $225 a week
Training Wheels Day Camp
We are so excited about our summer day camp for upcoming PreK-5th graders. Our camp provides opportunities for boys and girls of all abilites to explore, grow, create, and learn through a wide array of engaging programs. Led by certified teachers and dynamic counselors, campers will enjoy a variety of indoor and outdoor activities which involve team building, music, science, art, & recreation. Half day and full day options are available. Each day focuses on an engaging theme, with focuses on communication, social-emotional learning, and developmental opportunities that are rarely available for campers with disabilities and multiple diagnoses. Currently, Downside Up is one of the few facilities in our area providing summer camps for campers of all abilities.
9am-12pm $150 a week
9am-4pm $225 a week
