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Spectrum Summer Program at Tandem Friends

Spectrum Summer Camp is a fun and educational program designed for rising 1st through 6th graders, while Spectrum Summer Courses provide engaging opportunities for rising 7th through 12th graders. Spectrum offers a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn and enjoy different art forms, express their creativity, and develop their artistic skills through hands-on activities and projects. The camp allows children to explore different art mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, printmaking, mixed media, theater, dance, music, sewing, and more, under the guidance of experienced and qualified instructors. The instructors provide technical knowledge and skill-building opportunities while fostering your child’s imagination and creativity. Your child can choose activities to engage in while working closely with peers, counselors, and instructors throughout their session.

Spectrum Summer Camp (rising 1st-6th graders)

Tuition includes four daily high-quality, engaging, fun art classes, daily lunch, morning and afternoon snacks, and a 2025 Spectrum Summer Program T-shirt.
Programming will begin at 9:00 am and end at 3:30 pm. Extended Day will begin at 8:00 am and run through 5:30 pm for an additional fee.
Campers will be offered programmatic class choices during their two-week session. You will not need to select individual class options when you register; those signups will happen later.
High school-aged counselors will be returning this summer to assist the instructors in working with your children in their art explorations and to mentor students throughout the day.
We will NOT have camp on July 4th. Session 2 price has been adjusted.
The 2025 Spectrum Summer Camp session periods are:

- Session 1: June 16 - June 27
- Session 2: June 30 - July 11 (no camp on July 4)

Spectrum Summer Courses (Rising 7th-12th graders)

We offer several half-day or full-day courses for rising 7th-9th graders. Click here for this summer's offerings.
Classes run from 9:00 am -12:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm for one week only. Students should only be on campus while their course is in session. Students may add on lunch after or before their course, but there is no aftercare or before-care option beyond course hours.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Need help enrolling online?: Contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

by ACTIVE Network

Registration is now open for Spectrum 2025!

The link above will take you to the Active Networks online registration site. Be sure to look at the session for the grade level your child will be rising into in the fall. Once you have selected a session (or sessions), you will then be prompted to register.

If you have issues logging in to the online registration site, or if you have an existing ACTIVE.com account associated with an email address that you no longer have access to, please call customer support at 877-228-4881 for assistance.

For questions about using Active, our camp registration software, please contact Active customer support at 877-228-2881 for assistance. For questions about Spectrum Summer Program, or about a registration you have already completed, please contact the Spectrum Director at 434-296-1303 x501 or spectrumdirector@tandemfs.org.

Spectrum Lunch & Snacks Included in Program Fees!

Your Spectrum registration fee includes daily lunch AND morning and afternoon snacks through Chef Lisa’s lunch program. You do not need to pack a lunch or snacks for your participant(s).

All meals and snacks are nut free - vegetarian and dairy-free options are always available.

Questions? If you have questions or your child has a special dietary concern, please email goodfood@cheflisaskitchen.com.

Spectrum 2025 Session Dates are:

Session 1 - June 16 - June 27
Session 2 - June 30 - July 11
(no camp on July 4)

For students who will be in grades 1-12 next year (2025-2026 academic year).

Daily Schedule:

Regular Day: 9:00 am - 3:30 pm

Extended Day: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Spectrum Summer Camp Fees:

Session 1 - $850 ($25 multi-session discount)
Session 2 - $825 (no camp on July 4, $25 multi-session discount)
$250 for Extended Day Option per session
Spectrum Courses for Grades 7-12 are one-week long and priced individually

Full payment is due upon registration. If parents/guardians withdraw the camper(s) prior to April 29, 2025, Tandem will issue a refund, less a $50 administrative fee per camper.

NO REFUNDS FOR ANY REASON WILL BE ISSUED AFTER APRIL 29, 2025.

by ACTIVE Network

Jocelyn Camarata is our Director of Spectrum Summer Programs. If you have questions about the program, workshops, or employment with Spectrum, email Jocelyn at spectrumdirector@tandemfs.org or call her at 434-296-1303 x501.