Themes and Schedule
Learn more about our camp themes and daily schedule below.
Summer Camp Themes
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.
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!
ROARRRRRRR
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.
WATER EXTRAVAGANZA
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….
Splash! Splash! Splash!
GLOBAL ADVENTURES
Welcome to Mexico City/Paris/Hong Kong!
Campers will be learning about and celebrating the language ‘country’ through stories, photos, food, language, dance, and much more!
GREEN IT UP
Campers will nurture plants from bean to sprout! They will learn the science behind what makes plants grow and express themselves about making the world a greener place.
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!
TASTE IT, SMELL IT, FEEL IT
Campers will be exposed to many different sensory elements, from spices and grapefruit to shaving cream! They will learn the vocabulary to describe all the senses available to them and get to experiment with their senses.
BON APPETIT, LET’S EAT
Campers will become real little Chefs during this week! Your children will learn how to recognize different ingredients and how to use them in fun and yummy recipes. They’ll also be sensitized to healthy eating habits.
FESTIVAL EXTRAVAGANZA
The big party is coming up! Students 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!
Sample Daily Schedule
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 3-4 | Ages 5-7 |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 – 8:30 AM | Before Care Table Activities / Outdoor | Before Care Table Activities / Outdoor |
| 8:30 – 8:45 AM | Circle Time | Circle Time |
| 8:45 – 9:30 AM | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Snack / Recess / Outdoor | Snack / Recess / Outdoor |
| 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM | Theme Related Activity / Game | Theme Related Activity / Game |
| 11:30 – 12:00 PM | Story Time and Theme Review | Story Time and Theme Review |
| 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Lunch | Lunch |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Nap | Rest / Quiet Time |
| 1:30 – 2:15 PM | Nap/Quiet Time | Theme Related Activity / Game |
| 2:15 -2:45 PM | Theme Related Activity / Game | Recess / Outdoor / Water Games |
| 2:45 – 3:30 PM | Recess / Outdoor / Water Games | Theme Related Activity / Game |
| 3:30 PM – 3:45 PM | Snack | Snack |
| 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM | 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 |
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