Tanglewood Day Camps, Ages 5-10
Summer camp is the best thing ever, and the day camp programs at Tanglewood allow campers to interact with other young folks while forming a connection to the world around them. All programs feature small groups (10 – 12 children) and 2 – 3 leaders with experience working with youth in outdoor education. Campers make discoveries and learn about making choices under the guidance of caring leaders.
Sprouts, Seedlings, and Saplings
Tanglewood’s day camps are unique experiences designed for 5-10-year-olds. Programs feature nature connection, creative arts, practical skill-building, and social-skill building.
Campers are grouped by age (Sprouts: 5-6, Seedlings: 6-7, and Saplings: 8-10) with activities and games tailored to meet development needs. Each morning begins with a morning circle and snack before departing for a daily adventure. All day campers will have the opportunity to experience activities and adventures that make camp at Tanglewood unique and special throughout the week.
Opportunities abound for hiking, pond study, ecology exploration, creative art projects, engineering challenges, music, gardening, swimming, field games, or relaxing with new friends.
Ages: 5-10
Cost: $350
Packing List
Program Dates:
Day Camp runs from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Week 1: June 22-25, 2026*
Week 2: June 29-July 3, 2026
Week 3: July 6-10, 2026
Week 4: July 13-16, 2026*
Week 5: July 20-24, 2026
Week 6: July 27-31, 2026
Week 7: August 3-7, 2026
Week 8: August 10-13, 2026*
Week 9: August 17-20, 2026*
*Note: Weeks 1, 4, 8, and 9 are 4 days, tuition is adjusted accordingly
Daily Schedule
Each day follows a different theme, introduced at the opening circle. Some days may have different flows depending on weather, theme, or individual group schedule.
8:30 AM: Drop off and check-in
9:00 AM: Opening circle and welcome, songs, and 4-H pledge
9:15 AM Nature hike and ecology activities based on daily themes; we’ll eat snacks out on the trail
12:00 PM: Lunch, free play, then a bit of siesta
1:00 PM: Short afternoon program block, then change for recreation time
2:00 PM: Recreation time for swimming or field activities
2:45 PM: Gather to wind down the day, final games, songs, and closing activities
3:30 PM: Pick up
Sample Themes: Metamorphosis mayhem, gardening, pirates, animal tracking and adaptations, exploring foods and baking, water cycle, superhero, beautiful birds and adaptations, ocean and seashore day, supersensory, space, group challenges, myths and legends, forest habitats, science and engineering, and more!