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Summer 2025

We're looking to hire friendly individuals to be a part of our Summer Camp team! Get ready for a summer filled with laughter, fun, and friendships that last a lifetime.

Qualifications:

Experience working with kids (babysitting counts!)
Ever been a camper yourself at a camp? That's a bonus!
Thrive in the great outdoors, rain or shine
Bring a positive attitude, responsibility, and punctuality
17 years of age or older by June 1, 2025, or high school graduate

Responsibilities:

Guide campers through fun activities, helping them create lasting memories and friendships
Encourage positive behavior and safety rules
Be a role model using language that is kid-friendly and promote kindness, curiosity, and personal growth
Help campers keep track of their personal belongings (water bottles, backpacks, shoes, etc.).
Actively find ways to nurture and challenge each child every day.

Why Join the Tenacre Day Camp Team?:

You love variety - every day is unique!
Grow as a leader and make a real impact
Learn transferable skills in a fun environment
Become a part of a team that feels like a family

How to Apply

In order to apply for the summer season, please fill out the online staff application. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you to schedule a zoom interview, at which time you must present a government issued photo ID with address (Driver’s License). During the hiring process, we also require the following background check forms: CORI (Criminal Offender Background Check with Juvenile Records) and SORI (Sex Offender Background Check).

Please direct any questions about summer employment to Alex Perry at aperry@tenacrecds.org.

More Information

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Background Checks

Tenacre 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. The CORI and SORI forms are not due with the application, but will be filled out during the interview process.
Health Forms & Immunization Requirements

Hired Staff must complete a Health History Form (online), and must either e-mail or upload a copy of a recent Physical Form with immunization records. The physical must be within 2 years.

For more information about immunization requirements, please visit the following website for Massachusetts School Immunization Requirements.
Recommendations & Work Verification
Tenacre Day Camp requires the following for New Staff (after the interview):
- (3) Personal References. A minimum of three references is required for camp. Reference request forms are sent and submitted digitally via an online form upon employment application submission. References cannot be relatives.
- Verification of work/volunteer history for the past 5 years

Who works at Tenacre?

Tenacre Day Camp counselors are dedicated, fun, enthusiastic, caring, and dependable people. Our staff is composed of approximately 100 teaching professionals and college students, who serve as strong leaders and positive role models. We are proud to say that we have a high rate of staff return each year.

A Typical Day

8:00AM - 8:25AM Morning Arrival
8:30AM Morning Meeting and Morning Rally
8:50AM - 1:00PM Half Day Activities
8:50AM - 3:15PM Full Day Activities

The Full Day and Half Day program includes a snack and lunch time. Camp provides a mid-morning nut-free snack. Campers and staff either can bring their own lunch, or purchase lunch from Camp by the week.

Each day includes a variety of activities (i.e. sports, crafts, story time, music, music & movement, yoga, gaga ball, and choice periods for the older campers). Every camper has a swimming lesson every day.

Aftercamp child care is available until 5:15PM Monday through Friday.

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Returning Staff Application

We Are Accredited

Tenacre Day Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), and is celebrating more than 40 years of providing a safe, fun, wonderful day camp experience for children. Learn why choosing an accredited camp is important.