Every day at Tenacre begins with a handshake as the head of school greets arriving students. This act of trust and personal attention sets the tone for all that follows. At Tenacre, we embrace the elementary years. As a Pre-K through Grade 6 coed school, we offer a dynamic and exciting environment in which children progressively develop critical thinking skills, become confident and joyful learners, and move forward into higher education and life as caring citizens.
At the heart of our educational philosophy is the critical need to balance nurture and challenge. Nurture, particularly in the younger years, allows children to grow, feel safe, and develop an empowering sense of confidence--"I can do it." Challenge takes on a greater role as students welcome the opportunity to prove themselves in many difficult learning situations.
Every child at Tenace is a full participant, a valued contributor to our vibrant community. In classrooms, on our playing fields, in art, music, and drama, our students are actively engaged in their own education. It is our belief that when every child has multiple opportunities to succeed, every child can and will succeed.
Our proudest tradition is that of valuing every student. We are a small school where everyone knows each other, where academics, creativity, and good citizenship are high achievements to strive toward, and where children learn firsthand the rewards and responsibilities of being part of a community.
Our focus is on the total child. The goal is to respond to the academic, emotional, physical, social, and moral dimensions of each child with a unique philosophy that creatively combines traditional and innovative elements of elementary education.
Marcie Glad Assistant Director of Summer Programs 781.235.3238 or mglad@tenacrecds.org
Location & Directions Tenacre Day Camp is located in the metro-West area of suburban Boston, in the town of Wellesley. Our 10-acre campus is located adjacent to the Dana Hall School campus, about 1 mile outside of the Wellesley town center. Routes 135 and 16 intersect in Wellesley Center at a main set of lights (a five-way intersection). At this intersection, if you are heading west, go left on Grove Street, which is the road to the left of Anderson's Jewelers. Follow Grove Street for 1/2 mile past Dana Hall School. Take a left onto Benvenue Street (on corner there is a green and gold sign that says "Tenacre"). The school is the first drive on the left. Please park in the lot behind the school and you will see a separate white building on the side of the parking lot, which is the "Camp Office". You'll find us right next to the pools!
Tenacre Day Camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the local board of health.
Tenacre nurtures and challenges each child, every day.