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Camp Dates & Weekly Themes

Weekly themes add a primary focus that helps keep camp new and refreshing for campers attending multiple weeks. All weeks are packed with swimming, games, songs and exciting activities, so we recommend choosing those that work best with your summer schedule and when possible, sign up for consecutive weeks. We offer so many activities that you would have to attend all summer to participate in them all.

10 Amazing 2024 Weekly Themes

Week 1 | May 28-31 | Jurassic Camp (4-day week)
Listen closely to the thunderous stomping echoing through the woods—dinosaurs have roared back to life at camp! These colossal reptiles, roused from their 145 million-year slumber, are causing chaos. Join our fearless dinosaur trackers as we embark on a quest to capture these giant creatures before they wreak havoc on the climbing tower and drink all of the pond water. Stealth is key, so stay hidden while you seek them out. Dive into the thrilling adventure of Jurassic Week and unearth the dinosaurs lurking in the shadows!

Week 2 | June 3-7 | Crime Stoppers
The sirens are wailing, and the caution tape is rolling out. The TBI (Tate’s Bureau of Investigation) has secured the scene and needs your help to crack the case. Put on your detective hat and uncover motives, compile a list of suspects, and unravel the classic whodunnit puzzle. In this suspenseful week, anyone could be a suspect, even your counselor or your friend. Trust no one, but forge new bonds to solve crimes as they arise. Good luck!

Week 3 | June 10-14 | Ninja Warrior: Way of the Dragon!
Experience the thrill of Ninja Warrior: Way of the Dragon! Back by popular demand, we present the ultimate challenge for rising ninjas. Conquer the Dragon as you navigate Tate’s toughest course yet, relying on strength, agility, endurance, and stealth. Become the next Tate’s Ninja Warrior by honing your skills through training, and then test your bravery in gauntlet-like activities and games. Dare to enter ‘The Dragon’s Trial’ for the adventure of a lifetime. Tate’s ‘Ninja Warrior: Way of the Dragon’ awaits your ninja spirit!

Week 4 | June 17-21 | Wild West Adventure
It’s High Noon…and that pesky Musket McAllister and her band of outlaws have gone and robbed The ‘Ol Tate’s Saloon yet again! Sheriff Greasewood can’t round them up all by himself, so he calls on you to become the next best cowboy or cowgirl and help him wrangle those bandits to justice. It’s time to dust off your spurs, don your hat, and ride the bronco all the way to the bandits’ hideout, and catch those thieves! Giddyup partner!

Child vs WildWeek 5 | June 24-28 | Child vs. Wild: Olympic Edition
Join forces with fellow campers to accumulate points throughout the week and compete for the prestigious title of international champions. While team success is the goal, channel your inner record-breaker as we unveil the Scroll of Champions, immortalizing your name in history. Campers will engage in mind-bending puzzles, push their endurance limits, showcase their throwing, running, and swimming prowess, all in the quest to earn the most points and be crowned this summer’s Child vs. Wild Champion!”

Week 6 | July 1-5 | Caribbean Beach Party (4-day week, closed July 4)
Get ready for us to bring the beach to you as we prepare for high tide. Wear your best swimming suits, grab your pails and shovels, and don’t forget your beach towel. Join the luau party at the swimming pool with leis and hula skirts, whiz down the slip n’ slide, and ride the waves of excitement during this beach-inspired week as we dance until the sun sets. Surf’s up for a beach-tastic time you don’t want to miss!

Week 7 | July 8-12 | Rock My Socks
Prepare to be amazed at our craziest theme addition ever, “Rock My Socks!” Explore the incredible world of socks as the whimsical Sock Squad takes center stage. Experience the thrill of Tube Sock Timmy’s legendary Golden Sock Hunt. Embrace the wackiness of Crazy Sock Carl and Knee High Nelly’s Socklympics. Dance your heart out at Dress Sock Danny’s outrageously fun Sock Hop. With the wise guidance of Sockrates, our sock aficionado, you’ll be thrilled from your knees to your toes.

Boy at Dunking BoothWeek 8 | July 15-19 | Carnival
Fire up the cotton candy machine and crank up the music and games because it’s time for the Tate’s Carnival 2024. Step right up and try your hand at the ring toss, stop by the face painting stand, make a pitch at the dunking booth or maybe win a special prize at one of the game stations. These are just a few of the many activities awaiting you at the Tate’s Carnival. Come join us for a week of endless fun and entertainment!

Week 9 | July 22-26 | Star Wars: Tatestooine Jedi Academy
The evil Ambassador Lester Zurk has been sighted all across the galaxy recruiting his squadron of evildoers to take over the Outer Rim! Jedi Master Bolt Crimson has landed at Tatestooine hoping to train the next generation of Jedi Padawans! Build your very own lightsaber, take part in battle simulations, complete obstacle courses and learn the force. Take your skills to the test and face down Lester Zurk and his dark troops for the balance of the entire galaxy!

Girl On WaterslideWeek 10 | July 29-August 2 | Wild Water
Summer just wouldn’t be complete without our most traditional and ever so popular weekly theme – Wild Water Week! So, add some extra sunscreen, gather the squirters, fill the water balloons and crank up the swimming pools because this week promises to be packed with wet and wild FUN. You will feel the excitement all the way from the top of your head to your pruney little toes. We’re not heading back to school yet. Camp on!

Specialty Camp

Board Game Camp with Mr. Zack | Entering grades 4th-8th | June 10-14 |
Unleash your inner game master! Dive into a world of dice rolling, card playing, character crafting, and strategic development during our Board Game Bonanza! Sharpen your critical thinking, communication, teamwork, strategy, and creativity as you immerse yourself in a variety of board and card games each day. And that’s not all – design your very own game, solo or collaboratively, and proudly present it to the rest of the group in a round of play.

Tate’s Day Camp Online Registration

Live Your DreamsOnline registration for the summer of 2024 is open. Please review the Registration Information located below and click the “Register Now” button to proceed. If you have any questions, then please give us a call at (865) 690-9208.

Click here if you would like to review the specific descriptions of the Weekly Themes and Specialty Camps.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

  1. Review the following information and then click “Register Now” to continue.
  2. A $60 registration fee per child is due to reserve weeks. This fee includes a camp T-shirt, is nonrefundable, and is paid once for the 2024 season. It is not applied toward camp tuition.
  3. Pick and reserve your 2024 camp weeks. Choose carefully because there is a $50 cancellation fee per week to cancel any weeks after submitting your registration form and a $25 fee to make changes to your schedule. There is no grace period given for these fees. You may add weeks at any time for no charge provided space is available.
  4. All 2024 camper tuition must be paid THREE WEEKS in advance of the week in which the camper is enrolled and there are no refunds within this three-week period. All payments will be set up on auto-payment of the due date, and you must maintain a valid debit/credit card on file.

2024 FEE SCHEDULE

First Child $425 per week
Second Child $405 per week
Third Child $405 per week

PRO-RATED 4 DAY WEEKS DUE TO HOLIDAYS
(Weeks 1 and 6 Only)

First Child $340 per week
Second Child $324 per week
Third Child $324 per week

DAILY CAMP HOURS

  1. Structured camp activities are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  2. Drop-off is from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.
  3. Pick-up is from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  4. All campers must arrive prior to 8:30 a.m. Anyone not arriving by 8:30 a.m. should not plan on attending camp that day unless arrangements have been made through the camp office a day in advance.

Camp Fire PitLUNCH SERVICE

Lunches are included in the cost of tuition. Fresh meals are prepared onsite daily and there is a “regular” lunch option and a “vegetarian/gluten free” option.  The lunch menu will be posted in May.

CAMPER/PARENT HANDBOOK

Additional information and a confirmation will be emailed to you prior to camp. A complete Camper/Parent Handbook may be found online. Please review this handbook with your child before attending camp.

SELECTING WEEKS

Although our flexible weekly sign up allows plenty of scheduling freedom for parents, it sometimes creates difficult transitions for campers. Experience shows that campers are much more successful when they attend consecutive weeks. Because of the wide variety of activities we offer, there is often not enough time for a camper to participate in all of them during a single week! When possible we recommend campers to choose consecutive weeks.

GROUP ASSIGNMENTS AND FRIEND REQUESTS

Making FriendsCampers are placed into age-specific groups based on grade level. In addition to grade level we consider other factors such as the number of consecutive weeks that campers are attending and the boy to girl ratios within each group.

When possible, we try to keep campers who are registering for consecutive weeks in the same primary group. Campers are welcome to pick and choose weeks when enrolling; however, campers not registering for consecutive weeks may be placed into different groups and have different group names and counselors when attending camp.

Counselors take steps at the beginning of each week to help campers meet new friends. If you would like to make a request to be with a specific friend, the request must be reciprocal and requested by both parties before April 1. We will try to honor ONE friend request, only if BOTH parties request each other, are in the same grade level, and are registered for the same sessions. Listing more than one request will void all friend requests. Friend requests are not guaranteed.

Prior to camp beginning, please review this handbook with your child. It contains the procedures, policies, and guidelines that campers and their parents need to ensure a successful camp experience.

Camper/Parent Handbook (click here)

Tate’s Camp 2024 Lunch Service and Menu
coming May 1, 2024

2023 Lunch Menu (click here)

Lunch is included in the weekly camp tuition and prepared onsite daily in our event center’s commercial kitchen.

Tate’s Day Camp Welcomes Chef Advantage

Chef Advantage offers more than 30 years of service to students and is Atlanta’s leader in serving wholesome meals that kids love to eat. They were founded in 1991 with a chef’s vision to provide nutritious meals for schools that wanted an alternative to uninspired institutional offerings. Their leadership is committed to providing delicious meals. They are dedicated to preparing wholesome meals prepared fresh each day. They only serve steamed or raw veggies – never canned. Foods do not include any High Fructose Corn Syrup or added sugar and their milk is growth hormone free. We are excited to partner with Chef Advantage for our dining program.

Camp Forms & Handbook

Please note that you will need Acrobat Reader to view the PDF documents. Please call us at (865) 690-9208 or send an email to info@tatescamp.com, if you need assistance.

2023 Camper/Parent Handbook pdf or Online Handbook
  2024 Online Health Form  (You will log into your online account after registering to complete this form.)
2024 Payment Schedule pdf
Camp Map (Showing drop off and pick up points)
Lunch Menu pdf – Coming May 1, 2024
Explorer Transition Guide and Packing List (for campers new to Explorer Camp) pdf
Camp Store Wallet – How To Set Up (ages 2nd grade and older only)
2023 Camp Store Snack List
Heat Precautions – Beat the Heat
2023 Family Fun Night Details

Counselor In Training

Friends are important, personal expression is critical, and gaining new knowledge is essential. Welcome to the Tate’s Day Camp CIT Program. This leadership-based training program is designed for today’s high school students who seek challenging opportunities through hands-on experiences that can immediately be applied to “real life” situations.

CIT’s must be open minded, mature, and continually strive for excellence. Although this program may not be for everyone, if you are searching for a summer position where you can be part of a dynamic team, make new friends, and gain leadership experience then this may be the right place for you, and we invite you to apply to be a Tate’s Day Camp CIT.

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