Themes and Schedule 2023
Learn more about our camp themes and daily schedule below.
Learn more about our camp themes and daily schedule below.
“I would certainly recommend Tessa’s Summer Camp! Tessa is an immense value – an asset to the Hoboken community, there really is nothing like it here.”
Luke’s Mom
“We like the group setting for learning another language and also that the language learning is experiential, alongside learning other developmental skills. The environment is welcoming and staff dedicated and kind.”
Siena’s Family
“We would absolutely recommend Tessa’s Summer Camp! Our daughter has been loved and cared for, in addition, she has improved her Spanish, incorporating words, phrases and songs into her every day.”
Maddie’s Family
“Love the weekly newsletters!”
Lucia’s Mom
“Teaching languages at an early age is such a smart idea. I have met lots of nice families here and would definitely recommend Tessa.”
Leonardo’s Mom
“The teachers are so caring and reinforce the children’s natural qualities. All personnel is very responsive, efficient and professional. My son has been happy to go to Tessa every morning.”
Nicholas’s Mom
“Love the teachers and activities, content, curriculum and environment. Would definitely recommend!”
Zea’s Family
“Tessa are experts in language! My son has improved.”
Jacob’s Mom
“Connor has loved his classmates and his teachers. It’s been a fun and positive environment, with lots of music!”
Connor’s Mom
Our Summer-Camp themes allow for varied fun and exploration. Our weekly themes also enable your child to join seamlessly at any time throughout our nine-week camp session.
Please see themes below.
Engage your imaginations and turn your campers into their favorite superheroes, or create your own! With super powered games and crafts, we will kick off camp with a week that is totally SUPER!
July 3-7: CLASSIC RED, WHITE AND BLUE
America the Beautiful – campers will study the country in which they live! Through traditional music, learning patriotic songs, games and square-dancing, campers will be ready to celebrate the birth of our country this Independence Day!
July 10-14: TESSA OLYMPICS 2023
Engage in wacky competitions and celebrate cultures and sports from around the world!
July 17-21: SPLISH! SPLASH!
Come cool off with us while experiencing all things wet and also learning about the properties of water! Water games, water balloons, and much more… Splish! Splash!
July 24-28: MAKING MASTERPIECES
Van Gogh. Picasso. Seurat. Campers will learn about famous artists and styles of art and imitate the great masters while also getting the opportunity to create works of their own. Painting, drawing, dancing, and using digital technology! Fun!
July 31 – August 4: DINOSAUR WEEK – ROAR!
The Jurassic period has just started at Tessa! Your children will learn about different kinds of dinosaurs and go ‘digging’ in to find fossils. Campers will also learn to appreciate where in the world dinosaur fossils have been found and create works of art related to dinosaurs.
August 7-11: BLAST TO OUTER SPACE
To infinity and beyond! Campers will explore the solar system and create artwork and performances about the Milky Way. They will also be introduced to famous female astronauts!
August 14-18 : DOWN ON THE FARM
Grab some corn on the cob! Campers will learn what life is like down home on the farm! Pigs, ducks, cows, and lots of songs! Students will also get the chance to go to a real petting zoo.
August 22-26 : FUN, GAMES AND PARTY!
The big party is coming up! Campers will learn dances and customs related to different cultures around the world. They will then throw a big party at the end of the week. Fiesta!
Our Camp schedule includes as much outdoor time as possible. In addition to recess, some planned activities also take place outdoors. Outdoor time is in accordance with the teachers’ planning and weather permitting.
Times | Ages 2 – 2.5 | Ages 2.5 – 3 | Ages 4 – 5 | Ages 6 – 9 |
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8:30 – 8:45 AM | Circle Time | Circle Time | Circle Time | Circle Time |
8:45 – 9:30 AM | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game |
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Snack / Recess / Outdoor | Snack / Recess / Outdoor | Snack / Recess / Outdoor | Snack / Recess / Outdoor |
9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game |
11:30 – 12:00 PM | Closure (songs & poems) | Story Time and Theme Review | Story Time and Theme Review | Story Time and Theme Review |
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Dismissal | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Nap | Rest / Quiet Time | Quiet Time / Theme Related Activity | |
1:30 – 2:15 PM | Nap/Quiet Time | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game | |
2:15 -2:45 PM | Theme Related Activity / Game | Recess / Outdoor / Water Games | Recess / Outdoor / Water Games | |
2:45 – 3:30 PM | Recess / Outdoor / Water Games | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game | |
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Snack | Snack | Snack | |
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | Closure (What did we learn today?) | Closure (What did we learn today?) | Closure (What did we learn today?) | |
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | After Care Table Activities / Outdoor | After Care Table Activities / Outdoor | After Care Table Activities / Outdoor |