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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 St. Wellesley, MA 02482
libby_fitzgerald@tenacrecamps.com
781-235-3238 x241 |
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To Apply
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We hope you will consider applying to work at Tenacre Day Camp. In order to apply for the 2009 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 and an
end-of-camp staff party.
The camp season is 8 weeks long from June 29 until August 21, 2009.
Session 1 June 29 – July 10
Session 2 July 13 – July 24
Session 3 July 27 – August 7
Session 4 August 10 – August 21
Staff Training/Open House Dates
Attendance is required.
Saturday, June 20th 9am - 5pm
Tuesday Evening, June 23rd 6pm - 10pm
Thursday Evening, June 25th 6pm - 10pm
Sunday (Open House), June 28th 11am - 3pm
Other Important Dates
Camp Open House (11pm-3pm)
Sunday, June 28
First Day of Camp
Monday, June 29
CAMP CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
Friday, July 3
Family Picnic 1 (6 pm-8 pm)
Wednesday, July 15
RAIN DATE on Thursday, July 16
Family Picnic 2 (6 pm-8 pm)
Wednesday, August 5
RAIN DATE on Thursday, August 6
Staff Party (7 pm-10:30 pm)
Wednesday, August 19
Last Day of Camp
(Campers leave at 12:00pm)
Friday, August 21
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:
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.
4 & 5 CAMP HEAD COUNSELORS - These positions have been filled at this time (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 - These positions have been filled at this time (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 - These positions have been filled at this time (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 - These positions have been filled at this time. (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 8 – June 12; June 15-June 19; June 22- June 26. ACTIVITY HEADS - - These positions have been filled at this time (college graduates – 8 week positions unless otherwise noted)
Applicants should have some background in childhood development, college degree or equivalent life experience.
Sports/Games for campers ages 4 to 6 (4 weeks from June 29 - July 24)
Salary Bonus (8 weeks only) Activity Heads, Counselors, Lifeguards, Lifeguards w/WSI 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.
Water Safety Instructor Course -
We will not be offering this course for 2009. This course is offered to both Tenacre staff and non-Tenacre staff. Minimum of age 16 by end of course. This Instructor Course provides training to teach courses in the American Red Cross Swimming and Water Safety Program.
The course will be offered at the Tenacre Country Day School Campus / 78-80 Benvenue Street / Heated Pools / If you or a friend would like to take this course, please contact Libby Fitzgerald at 781-235-3238 x241. The course is taught by a Red Cross certified instructor.
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. |
