Extra, Extra...Special Programs!

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June 2-6 ; June 9-13 ; June 16-20
3 year olds and up
Private and Group Lessons (thirty minute lessons)

Rising Star Sports
June 9-13 and June 16-20
3 year olds to children entering 2nd grade
T-Ball, Baseball, Soccer

Full Day Camp

The full day program focuses on a series of activities planned to ensure a day of variety, stimulation, and fun. Traditional camp activities include: sports, arts, music, instructional and recreational swim, movement, and crafts. There is also some emphasis on outdoor education woven into the camp program. The instructional activities may include creative arts, theater arts, high-low ropes course, mixed media, clay, and archery.



Our oldest campers may participate in a more varied program each session depending on their abilities and interests. The online Full Day camp sample schedule is available under downloadable forms. Please click here.

Full Day Camp Hours
for 5 to 12.6 years old
8:25 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Monday through Friday
Drop-off as early as 8:00 a.m.
Aftercamp Child Care is available until 6:00 p.m.

2008 Full Day Camp Prices
2 weeks : $ 995
4 weeks : $1990
6 weeks : $2835
8 weeks : $3725

2008 Single Week Rates
Additional single week rates are $520 in the Full Day Camp. Additional one-week enrollments may be added only if space is available.

4 & 5 Camp

This popular program is for children four and five years of age who are ready to stay a whole day on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. This group pursues many of the regular full day camp activities in a schedule modified by two half days and an extra nurturing environment.



The campers may work with clay, pursue art, music, and craft activities; take instructional swim lessons; play sports and games; and learn about nature. Their time is planned and their experiences are varied. The online 4 & 5 camp sample schedule is available under downloadable forms. Please click here.

4 & 5 Camp Hours
for children 4 and 5 years old
8:25 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. Mon/Wed/Fri
8:25 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Tues/Thurs
Drop-off as early as 8:00 a.m.
Aftercamp Child Care is available until 6:00 p.m.
Children enrolled in the 4 & 5 Extended Afternoons on Tuesdays & Thursdays may stay for Aftercamp each day. Children that leave at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursday, may stay for Aftercamp on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

2008 4 & 5 Camp Prices
2 weeks : $ 927
4 weeks : $1854
6 weeks : $2651
8 weeks : $3472

2008 Single Week Rates
Additional single week rates are $490 in the 4&5 Camp. Additional one-week enrollments may be added only if space is available.

Aftercamp Child Care

(Full Day and 4 & 5 Campers)
Aftercamp Child Care is offered as a convenience to our camp families. Aftercamp is available daily from 3:15 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Aftercamp application will be mailed in mid-March with the tuition statement. Aftercamp is available to Full Day campers and 4&5 Extended Afternoon Campers Monday through Friday, but is only available to 4&5 campers on Mon/Wed/ Fri as dismissal on Tues & Thurs is at 1:00 p.m. The fee is $18.00 per day (3:15-5:30) and $24.75 per day (3:15 -6:00). The balance must be paid in full on or before June 15 to receive this lower rate. After June 15, the fee is $20.00 per day (3:15-5:30) and $27.75 per day (3:15 -6:00). The program provides daily snack, organized activities, supervised play, and an opportunity to swim in the pools twice each week, under the supervision of certified lifeguards. There will be no Aftercamp available on July 4, August 15 and August 17.

Extended Afternoon Program for 4 & 5 Campers

Campers enrolled in the 4 & 5 Camp will be offered the opportunity to stay for an Extended Afternoon on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. until 3:15 p.m. for a fee of $87 per two-week session. Daily sign-ups are welcomed if space is available. The campers will swim, participate in choice activities, and be dismissed with the Full Day campers at their regular dismissal time of 3:15 p.m. 4&5 Campers who attend the Extended Afternoons will be eligible for AFTERCAMP Child Care until 6:00 p.m. The campers will be supervised by the 4 & 5 camp staff. The application for the Extended Afternoon Program can be found on the Day Camp Application Form. Please click here.

Swimming
The camp has two outside, in-ground, heated pools. The camp participates in the Red Cross Progressive Skills Program. All members of the swim staff hold Life Guard Training (LGT) certification and most also hold Water Safety Instructor (WSI) certification. The swim staff is entirely separate from the counseling staff. Every morning each child has an instructional swim lesson. In the afternoon, children have a second swim that is recreational, also under the supervision of the swim staff. Full Day campers swim twice each day, while 4 & 5 campers swim each morning, plus Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons. Each swim group is small. Most groups average 3-5 swimmers. Each child is individually tested on his/her first day of camp. Many of our youngest children swim “1-on-1” with their instructors.



Camp Activities
(activities may vary yearly and by age and grade level)
Swimming (Instructional & Recreational)
Team Sports
Lacrosse
European handball
Kickball
Archery
Clay
Nature
Crafts
Music
Newcomb
Movement
Indoor Sports
Ropes Course/Climbing Wall
Arts
Theater Arts
Field Sports
Mixed Media
Storytime

Transportation
The camp will assist parents by emailing families a “Camper Listing by ZIPcode,” which may be used to form carpools. Transportation is not provided.

Water Stations
There are water stations located inside and outside throughout the campus, and campers are encouraged to drink throughout the day.

Snack
The camp provides a mid-day snack, which may include crackers, cookies, or pretzels. Juice, lemonade, and water are provided at snack time.

Lunch
Campers bring their own lunch to camp in an insulated bag. There is refrigeration provided for each camper’s lunch. Juice, lemonade, white and chocolate milk, and water are always available at lunch in an unlimited quantity. The camp is sensitive to camper allergy issues. Tenacre Day Camp is a peanut/nut aware camp, which reduces the risk to children with life threatening nut allergies.

Camp Nurse
The camp nurse will be on duty daily from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. to manage the campers’ health needs. All camper health forms and medications are kept with the nurse in the health office.

Health Information
The Emergency Information Card and Health History Form must be returned with the application form. The Commonwealth and town of Wellesley require a Physician’s form that must be returned by March 1st. Each child must have health and accident insurance in effect for the inclusive dates of the camp season. The online camper health forms are available by clicking here.