Summer Programs
Summer Programs
TKC K-2 Crew
A full day camp experience – for incoming Kindergarten through 2nd graders – complete with daily enrichment, a weekly field trip, 3 days of afternoon swimming at Patton Park pool, and a weekly performance by Stage 284 workshop participants.
Ages Incoming K-2nd grade
Daily Hours 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Registration Fee $50/registration fee, one per child for all summer programs at TCH (not applied to tuition)
Weekly Cost $450/registration payment or $150 deposit before 4/1 $485/registration after 4/1
*Weeks 2 and 11 are short weeks and have their associated costs listed in the description.
Balance due the week prior to program start. Final payment will be charged to card on file.
TKC 3-5 Crew
A full day camp experience – for incoming 3 through 5th graders – complete with daily enrichment, a weekly field trip, 3 days of afternoon swimming at Patton Park pool, and a weekly performance by Stage 284 workshop participants.
Ages Incoming 3-5th grade
Daily Hours 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Registration Fee $50/registration fee, one per child for all summer programs at TCH (not applied to tuition)
Weekly Cost $450/registration payment or $150 deposit before 4/1 $485/registration after 4/1 *Weeks 2 and 11 are short weeks and have their associated costs listed in the description
Balance due the week prior to program start. Final payment will be charged to card on file.
Stage 284 Little Lights
Little Lights offers space for our youngest actors to explore their love of performing arts! This workshop culminates in a 20–30 minute showcase featuring a medley of songs and scenes built around a fun, inspiring theme.
Ages Incoming 1-5th grade
Daily Hours 8:30 am – 3:30 pm* after camp care available fork-5th graders in our Hamilton location until 5:30pm
Registration Fee $50/registration fee, one per child for all summer programs at TCH (not applied to tuition)
Weekly Cost $475/with a $155 deposit or payment on registrations before 4/1
$525/all registrations after 4/1
*Weeks 2 and 11 are short weeks and have their associated costs listed in the description.
Balance due the week prior to program start. Final payment will be charged to card on file.
Stage 284 Rising Stars
Rising Stars offers a full theatrical experience in a condensed format. Throughout this two-week process, young actors work together to bring a story to life with sets, lighting, props, and costumes!
Ages Incoming 1-5th & 3-8th grade
Daily Hours 8:30 am – 3:30 pm* after camp care available for k-5th graders in our Hamilton location until 5:30pm
Registration Fee $50/registration fee, one per child for all summer programs at TCH (not applied to tuition)
Program Cost $950/with a $155 deposit or payment on registrations before 4/1
$1050/all registration after 4/1
Balance due the week prior to program start. Final payment will be charged to card on file.
Stage 284 Teen Intensive
This advanced program is designed for passionate actors ready to take on a full-scale musical. Over two weeks, students will immerse themselves in a powerful story.
Ages Incoming 8-12th grade
Daily Hours 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Registration Fee $50/registration fee, one per child for all summer programs at TCH (not applied to tuition)
Program Cost $950/with $155 deposit or payment for registrations before 4/1
$1050/all registration after 4/1
Balance due the week prior to program start. Final payment will be charged to card on file.Join us for summer fun and choose your adventure!
TKC offers enrichment programs for incoming K–5th graders with hands-on activities that spark curiosity and confidence. Stage 284 provides theater workshops in voice, dance, and acting for a fun glimpse into the world of performance. Both programs offer safe, supportive spaces where kids can explore, imagine, and grow.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 11:00 AM.
- Don’t miss the early registration discounts see details in program descriptions.
- Stage 284 Summer Programs follow all TKC handbook policies and procedures; For all camp policies, download the parent handbook.
- Apply for financial assistance with our online form.
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Camping Adventures
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 1
Date June 22-26
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Get ready for a week full of fun and imagination! Our Camping Adventure Week invites campers to create their own pinecone or pebble pets, paint rocks, help set up a campsite, and embark on a nature scavenger hunt filled with surprises. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a camping-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme. It’s a week packed with creativity, friendship, and plenty of summer smiles—perfect for our youngest campers!Field Trip: Rock Climbing @ Gordon College
*All field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Superhero Training
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 2
Date June 29-July 2
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Sports
Superhero Training Week is packed with heroic fun as kids leap into obstacle course challenges, design their own super logo and cape, conquer the Kryptonite ring toss, and dream up unique superpowers to help others. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a superhero-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring Sweet Treat Day; and Friday this week we will be closed in observation of July 4th.Week 2 Cost:
$210 for early registration with a deposit or payment made by 4/1
$240 all registrations after 4/1
Field Trip: Hoods Pond Topsfield
*All field trips may change due to weather and/or schedulingPage load link
Around The World
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 3
Date July 6-10
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Adventure
Get ready to travel the globe without leaving camp! During our “Around the World Adventure,” campers will create their own passports, learn basic map skills, and explore a new country each day through hands-on activities. They’ll craft colorful Japanese Koi fish fans, cook up a Taste of Italy with mini pizzas, and experience the rhythms of an African drumming circle using buckets, bowls, and simple instruments. It’s a week filled with culture, creativity, and global discovery, perfect for curious campers excited to explore the world! Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a camping-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme.Field Trip: Nova Adventure Park
*field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Art Grows Here
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 4
Date July 13-17
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Arts & Crafts
Get ready to join Art Grows Here in Hamilton–Wenham—a vibrant community art project hosted by the Wenham Museum! Campers will create their own masterpiece alongside artist Amy, and their artwork will become part of the Art Grows Here outdoor exhibit for the whole community to enjoy. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a fun art-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme.Field Trip: In The Game-Peabody
*field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Under The Sea
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 5
Date July 20-24
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Nature & Animals
Dive into a week of underwater discovery during our Ocean Explorers Camp! Campers will explore a hands-on ocean sensory bin filled with blue rice or water, seashells, and miniature sea animals, sparking imaginative play and curiosity. They’ll create colorful hanging jellyfish crafts, complete a blubber experiment to learn how marine mammals stay warm, and examine real seashells up close as they sort and classify them. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a fun under-the-sea-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme.Field Trip: Joppa Flats-Newburyport
*All field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Once Upon A Camp
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 6
Date July 27-31
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Performing arts
Step into a world of magic and imagination during our Enchanted Kingdom Camp! Campers will craft their own wands and crowns, hunt for and decorate “dragon eggs,” take on castle-building challenges, and design miniature fairy gardens or gnome homes. Each activity encourages creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on fun, from decorating magical accessories to building castles and creating tiny enchanted habitats. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a magical-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme.Field Trip: Movie-TBD
*All field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Paws, Claws, & Roars
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 7
Date Aug 3-7
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Nature & Animals
Explore the wild world of animals during our Animal Adventures Camp! Campers will identify animal tracks and create plaster casts, design their own animal habitat dioramas, and get moving with our “If I Were an Animal” movement game. They’ll also step into the role of a veterinarian in a hands-on vet clinic, caring for stuffed animal patients and learning about animal care. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make an animal-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme. It’s a week full of discovery, creativity, and friendship—perfect for young animal lovers! Field Trip: TBD *All field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Ooey Gooey Science Discovery
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 8
Date Aug 10-14
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Stem
Get ready for hands-on experiments and messy fun during our Science Explorers Camp! Campers will make and explore colorful slime while learning how liquids can transform into solids, create dramatic baking soda and vinegar volcano eruptions, and build rainbow density jars to discover how different liquids stack by weight. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a Gooey treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme. It’s a week full of curiosity, discovery, and friendship, perfect for budding scientists!Field Trip: TBD
*All field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Science of Splashes
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 9
Date Aug 17-21
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Stem
Dive into the wonders of water during our Water Explorers Camp! Campers will test objects to see if they float or sink, explore capillary action with colorful flowers and celery, investigate surface tension with water droplet experiments, and design simple water channels to direct flow using sand, rocks, and pipes. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a science-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme. It’s a week full of hands-on exploration, creativity, and friendship—perfect for curious young scientists!Field Trip: TBD
*All field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Let’s Move & Shine
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 10
Date Aug 24-28
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Sports
Get moving and express creativity during our Dance & Movement Camp! Campers will play freeze dance and create fun sculptures with partners, enjoy cooperative parachute games, act out stories through creative movement, and make their own ribbon dancing streamers for free-form dance. Each day brings something special: Tuesdays are Special Snack Day, where we’ll make a fun-themed treat; two to three afternoons each week include cool-down time at the Patton Park Pool; Wednesdays feature our exciting field trip day; Thursdays bring a Sweet Treat Day; and Fridays wrap up the week with a Friday Fun Theme. It’s a week full of energy, imagination, and friendship—perfect for our youngest campers!Field Trip: Bowling-Gloucester
*All field trips may change due to weather and/or scheduling
Summer’s Last Splash
Program TKC K-2 Crew
Week Week 11
Date Aug 31- Sept 2
Grades K, 1, 2
Location Hamilton
Interest Adventure
Splash into summer fun during our Water & Summer Adventure Camp! Campers will enjoy classic water games like water balloon tosses and sponge relays, excavate treasures from ice blocks in our Ice Cube Treasure Melt activity, create giant bubbles in Bubble Mania, and capture their favorite memories in a time capsule to take home or open next year. It is three days packed with laughter, creativity, and friendship, perfect for our youngest campers!Week 11 Cost:
$120 for early registration with a deposit or payment made by 4/1
$145 all registrations after 4/1
Field Trip: None this week, camp is on Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday only.
After Camp Care
Program After Camp Care
Week Weeks 1-11
Date June 22-Sept. 2
Grades K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Location Hamilton
Interest Adventure
Ages: Incoming K-5th graders
Daily hours: 3:30 am – 5:30 pm
Cost: $29.00 per day After Camp
Care is available for children enrolled in Stage 284 Theater Workshops and Patton Park PM Camp. Daily activities include crafts, park trips, and more.
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