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2011 Camp Calendar
June 27 - August 19



Swing Walk Staff Thank you for your interest in working at Tenacre Day Camp!
The day camp is coeducational, whenever possible. The camp offers 2, 4, 6, and 8-week employment opportunities and hires approximately 130 seasonal staff members each summer. Tenacre Day Camp is located in Wellesley, Massachusetts at the Tenacre Country Day School, a private PreK-6 grade school facility with ten acres of land.

At camp, we create positive experiences for campers, and keep everyone safe with low camper to staff ratios. We hire outstanding individuals that are teaching professionals, college students and others who have enthusiasm and experience working with children. Our staff is selected as positive role models and each year a high rate of staff return, which provides strong leadership. We encourage you to browse our website and on-line brochure to learn more about the camp.

Contact Us:
80 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482
libby_fitzgerald@tenacrecamps.com
781-235-3238 x241
Download Staff Application Forms (2011 application forms are not yet available.)
View Job Postings
Camp Dates



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To Apply


We hope you will consider applying to work at Tenacre Day Camp. In order to apply for the 2010 summer season, please fill out the following forms:

(The forms are located at the very bottom of this page.)
1. STAFF APPLICATION (please feel free to attach a resume)
2. CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check with Juvenile Records)
3. SORI (Sex Offender Background Check)

Please submit the forms by means of mail or fax. Massachusetts law requires camps to run background checks on each staff person. If you prefer, contact the camp office at (781) 235-3238 to have the staff information and application packet mailed to your address.

MAIL TO:
Tenacre Day Camp
80 Benvenue Street
Wellesley, MA 02482

FAX TO:
781-237-5825

EMAIL TO:
staff@tenacrecamps.com

If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you to schedule a face-to-face interview, at which time you must present a government issued photo ID with address (Driver’s License).

THE CAMP DOES NOT CONDUCT TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS. Completed health forms and recommendation forms will be necessary after the interview. If you need more information in regards to the camp, position(s), or the application procedures, please do not hesitate to call us at
(781)235-3238.

Background Checks
Tenacre Day Camp is required by Massachusetts law to submit and receive-back a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information with Juvenile records) and SORI (Sexual Offender Registry Inquiry) on each staff person prior to hiring the individual. The CORI and SORI forms require an individual to present a CURRENT government issued photo ID with address (Driver’s License) STUDENT ID’S ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

Staff Appreciation
The foundation of our success is the quality of our staff. During the summer, staff members are treated to a special staff lunch.

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Camp Dates


The camp season is 8 weeks long from June 27 until August 19, 2011.


Staff Training/Open House Dates
Attendance is required.

Other Important Dates
Camp Open House (11pm-3pm)
Sunday, June 26

First Day of Camp
Monday, June 27, 2011

CAMP CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
Monday, July 4

Family Picnic (6 pm-8 pm)
Wed, July 13, 5:45 pm - 8pm (Rain Date Thurs, July 14)
Wed, August 3, 5:45 pm - 8pm (Rain Date Thurs, August 4)

Last Day of Camp
(Campers leave at 12:00pm)
Friday, August 19

Duration of Employment
The majority of the camp’s positions are for 6 or 8 weeks. And, with the exception of Activity Heads, we also hire some staff for 2 to 4 weeks.

Programs
Tenacre Day Camp offers the following programs:

Half Day Camp
Children ages 3 years old
Hours: 8am - 1:30pm
Monday - Friday

4&5 Camp
Children ages 4 and 5
Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 8 am – 4 pm
Tuesdays, Thursdays 8 am – 1 pm PLUS Extended Afternoon until 4 pm

Full Day Camp
Children ages 5 to 12.6
Hours: Mondays thru Fridays 8 am – 4 pm

AFTERCAMP
Childcare is offered until 6:00 p.m.
There are positions for about 6-8 persons.
Working this program is optional.


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2010 Job Postings



4 & 5 CAMP HEAD COUNSELORS
(college graduates)
Applicant must have background in early childhood development, college degree or equivalent life experience. The head counselor works together with the general counselors to supervise a group of 15 to 20 campers that are 4 or 5 years of age. Head Counselors actively participate with campers in all activities. Head Counselors will be responsible for the Tuesday & Thursday Extended Afternoon program through 3:15 p.m. dismissal.

4 & 5 CAMP GENERAL COUNSELORS 
(age 18+ with at least a high school diploma)
Three counselors work together with one head counselor to supervise a group of 15 to 20 campers that are 4 or 5 years of age. Counselors and Head Counselors actively participate with campers in all activities.

FULL DAY CAMP GENERAL COUNSELORS 
(age 18 with one year of college or 19+ with college experience or college graduates)
Three to four counselors work together as a team to supervise a group of 15 to 20 campers that are grouped by age and grade (entering Kindergarten – 6th grade). Counselors actively participate with campers in all activities.

LIFEGUARDS/SWIM INSTRUCTORS 
(19+ with college experience or college graduates)
(LGT certification required & LGT/WSI certification preferred)
Teach small group swim lessons each morning following the Red Cross Swim Levels program. Guard in the afternoon. The two in-ground Pools are heated. Appropriate clothing on the pool deck includes only red/orange one-piece bathing suits. All apparel MUST meet Commonwealth requirements.

ATTENTION: If you are interested, and have previous experience teaching swim lessons, please inquire about employment opportunities at the TENACRE PRE-CAMP SWIM LESSON PROGRAM. The program will run for the three weeks prior to camp opening: June 6 – June 10; June 13-June 17; June 20- June 24.

ACTIVITY HEADS
(college graduates – 8 week positions unless otherwise noted)
Applicants should have some background in childhood development, college degree or equivalent life experience.

Salary Bonus (8 weeks only)
Activity Heads, Counselors, Lifeguards, and Head Counselors hired for 8 weeks are eligible for a $300 bonus. The bonus is earned by complete, on-time attendance for all 8 weeks.

For more information, please contact the Camp Office
at 781- 235-3238, or email staff@tenacrecamps.com.
We will be happy to assist you!

TDC is accredited by the American Camping Association.


ACA Website - Click Here
ACA New England- Click Here


Equal Opportunity Employer
Tenacre Day Camp considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any non-job related physical or mental disability.

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Staff Forms

2010 Staff Application
CORI Form (Submit with the Application)
SORI Form (Submit with the Application)
2010 Staff Health History Form
2010 Staff Physician's form
Staff ER Card
2010 Staff Personal Recommendation
Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification
Voluntary Disclosure Statement
2010 Counselor Job Description
2010 Head Counselor Job Description (working with 4 and 5 year olds)
2010 Activity Head Job Description
2010 Pool Staff Job Description
SAMPLE SCHEDULES
SAMPLE Full Day Schedule
SAMPLE 4 & 5 Camp Schedule