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Tenderfoot Camp provides recreational activities specially attuned to the interests of 3 to 6 year old children*. The program focuses on social development, independence, and curiosity. These programs are designed to both nurture new friendships and strengthen self-esteem. As children grow, they are encouraged by our supportive staff to broaden their experiences and see what the world around them has to offer. Camp facilitators place emphasis on cooperation among children rather than competition. Placed in coeducational groups by age, the children learn to work alongside one another in alternative learning environments, thus stimulating holistic social and intellectual growth.

Theme Weeks

Campers anticipate the excitement of our weekly thematic activities.  Our counselors develop their curriculum around a particular theme that culminates on Friday at an all-camp assembly. A few of these themes have included: Friendship Week, Animal Week, and International Week. Education and fun go hand-in-hand in every Theme Week.  

An online blog keeps parents informed about all the latest camp news and thematic events.

*please note that we do require campers to be  fully potty trained. 

Tenderfoot Camp 2024 Rates

The following rates are based on your family’s scheduling needs. Parents have the option to choose the weeks in which their child[ren] participate, with a minimum registration requirement of three weeks*. Rate plans include packages of:

Full Day

  • Three Weeks: $2,040
  • Four Weeks: $2,715
  • Five Weeks: $3,360
  • Six Weeks: $3,895
  • Seven Weeks: $4,165 

Half Day (option available for 3 year old campers ONLY)

  • Three Weeks: $1,225
  • Four Weeks: $1,630
  • Five Weeks: $2,015
  • Six Weeks: $2,340
  • Seven Weeks: $2,555

A deposit of $500 is due with enrollment.  Please review our cancellation policy prior to submitting an application.

We offer a $100 sibling discount per sibling after the first enrollee. 

*This minimum may be waived in special circumstances. Please call the office to see if we have availability.

Dates

Ages 3-6

Monday through Friday, June 24-August 9, 2024 (no camp Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th)

8:15am to 3:20pm

Programming

Daily Camper Schedule

  • 8:15 – 8:50 am Drop Off
  • 9:00 – 11:30 am Morning Activities
  • 11:30 – 12:30 pm Lunch
  • 12:30 – 3:00 pm Afternoon Activities
  • 3:00 – 3:20 pm Pickup
  • 3:20 – 5:45 pm After Camp Experience

Tenderfoot: 6 year old Sample Schedule 

Six-year-olds are ready for more excitement and Tenderfoot Camp offer them WOW, Wonder of the week. Beginning week two, campers will experience different areas of concentration that will change weekly. These areas may include basketball, soccer, ceramics, science or dramatics. WOW activities will be held in the afternoons. Campers will also have the opportunity to create, innovate and learn in our newly built Light Lab. Projects in the past have included solar powered S’Mores.

Tenderfoot 4 year old Sample Schedule

Additional Options

A variety of supplemental services are available for an additional fee:

Extended Day Program

After Camp Experience (ACE)3:20 pm – 5:45 pm

Transportation

A shuttle between Trailblazer Camp on City Avenue and Tenderfoot Camp on our Lower School Campus is offered for a small fee to families with children at both camps. This will allow parents to drop off and pick up at only one location. The shuttle departs the campus at 8:20am sharp, and arrives in the afternoon around 3:15pm. There is not a shuttle option for extended day.

Tenderfoot Supplemental Service Fees

TF After Camp Experience – 3 Day Package $80/package
TF After Camp Experience – 7 Week (Discounted) $860
TF After Camp Experience – Weekly Option $135/week
Transportation: Intercampus Shuttle Free for families with campers on both campuses. Fee for all other families: $130/week (one way or round trip.)