Nontraditional summer camps offer tailored experience for kids with special interests

For the swimmerWhat: McCallie Swim Camp.When: June 3-7; June 10-14; June 17-21; June 24-28; July 8-12; July 15-19.Where: McCallie School, 500 Dodds Ave.Activities: Boys and girls will learn the four competitive strokes — freestyle, backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke.Overnight or day camp: Day camp.Price: Each session is $45 per week.Ages: For children of all ages who are water safe but want to learn strokes.Phone: 800-672-2267 or 493-5886.More info at: mccalliesummercamps.com.For the kayakerWhat: Whitewater Kayaking Camp.When: June 14-18 beginners, July 12-16 intermediates.Where: Outdoor Chattanooga, 200 River St.Activities: Learn recreational, rodeo and slalom kayaking.Overnight or day camp: Day camp.Price: $45; $60 for familyAges: 11-17.Phone: 643-6882.Information: outdoorchattanooga.com.For the sailorWhat: Baylor Sailing Camp.When: June 17-21.Where: Privateer Yacht Club, Lake Chickamauga.Activities: Each camper who attends must know how to swim and be comfortable in water. They will learn the fundamentals of sailing, including land-based instruction on knots, the parts of a sailboat, steering into and away from the wind, rigging the boat, as well as on-the–water instruction.Overnight or day camp: Day camp.Price: $300.Ages: 8-13 (girls and boys).Phone: 757-2616.Information: baylorschool.org.