Chris

About Chris Strevel

Chris first joined Tate’s Day Camp in 1989 while attending the University of Tennessee. He thought he was only looking for a fun summer job but quickly learned that he had found his career. After serving as a camp counselor, head counselor, and assistant director, he accepted the Executive Director role in 1993.

A Tate’s Day Camp Legend Nears Retirement

It is with happiness, sadness, and a mixed bag of emotions that we announce that our treasured office manager, Marianne Langford, has decided that it's time to choose a new hiking trail in life and begin a new journey toward the land of retirement. Marianne has completed more than 20 summers at Tate's Day Camp [...]

By |2017-11-03T16:46:06-04:00January 25th, 2016|Tates Camp|

Tate’s School Opens Doors to New Middle School Classrooms

Tate's School will hold an Open House for 6th grade admissions at its West Knoxville campus today, June 9th from 10 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM and this coming Thursday, June 11th from 10 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM. In addition, Open House dates will [...]

By |2017-11-03T16:19:50-04:00June 8th, 2015|Tates Camp|

Former Counselors Named “Teacher of the Year” by Area School Systems

Two former Tate's Day Camp counselors have been honored as "Teacher of the Year" by area school systems. The first is former counselor William Smith who has been named Knox County’s elementary school Teacher of the Year. Find out more by clicking here! The second is former counselor Lauren Murphy – who has been named [...]

By |2017-11-03T16:15:57-04:00May 13th, 2015|Tates Camp|

Tax Payers Beware! KCS Balanced Calendar Survey – Share Your Concerns

Last week Knox County Schools (KCS) launched a survey about the "balanced calendar."  We encourage you to take the survey and share your concerns. Here's the link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Balanced_Calendar To our knowledge, KCS has not yet disclosed how much this proposal will cost; where they will get the money; how it will be determined which schools may offer [...]

By |2017-11-03T20:24:32-04:00April 28th, 2015|Tates Camp|

Tate’s Day Camp Receives Safety 1st Designation

Tate's Day Camp is proud to have been awarded the Markel Insurance Safety First Certificate for 2014. This marks the second year in a row that Tate's has been recognized for demonstrating a superior commitment to safety. Camps must have a proven safety record, undergo formal assessments and inspections, and participate in continuing education and [...]

By |2017-11-03T20:23:00-04:00January 26th, 2015|Tates Camp|
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