What better way to create fond childhood memories than a meaningful summer experience at Spectrum? Tandem Friends’ Spectrum program offers an exciting array of creative classes designed to provoke thought and pique new interests. Spectrum offers your child an outlet for many creative possibilities. The Tandem Friends campus provides a friendly, relaxed environment for creative self-expression. Teen assistants will help eliminate feelings of being lost or overwhelmed, particularly with younger children.

The wonderful energy created when young people of different abilities and talented teachers work together is one of the many aspects that makes Spectrum unique. Two-week sessions allow ample time for children to realize in-depth exploration of their creative choices and a four-period day provides opportunities for curious students to experiment and try something different.

Community-building activities such as our morning greeting circle and freeplay between classes allow campers to make new friends in an unstructured situation. Each session culminates with our “Spectrum Extravaganza”— a community picnic and exhibition. We also offer an early drop-off service at 8:00 a.m., and a 5:30 p.m. late pick-up for working parents, for an additional $120 fee per child per session.

Important Information about Registering for Spectrum 2008
1. Session dates are:
Session l: June 16-27 • Session 2: June 30-July 11 • Session 3: July 14-25.

2. Please note the small number in parenthesis following each class description. This number indicates which session or sessions the workshop is being offered.

3. Most of our offerings are grade-specific, beginning with rising first graders, so please note the correct grade level.

4. Please review the workshops with your child and choose four selections, one for each period.

5. Please complete both the front (workshop choices) and back (emergency medical release form) of the enclosed application and mail it along with your payment, additional material fees, and before/aftercare fees, if they apply, to:
Spectrum, 279 Tandem Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22902

6. Your cleared check is confirmation that your child's position is secure. You will receive a call only if there’s a class conflict or a particular workshop is filled.

7. Approximately two weeks before camp begins, you will receive a letter with specific instructions regarding our program requirements. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you might have at 434-977-1414 or email spectrum@tandemfs.org

Francine Smith, Director