ESF Junior Camp
ESF Camps offers a variety of day camp experiences for children aged 3-16 across multiple locations, focusing on...
▌ Editor's read The ESF Camps website loads successfully and presents a professional image for a multi-location day camp provider. The 'About Us' page states that ESF Camps has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Michael Rouse, and emphasizes a commitment to safety, fun, and skill development. While specific to 'ESF Junior Camp' was requested, the provided URL is for ESF Camps generally, which includes Junior Camp as one of its offerings. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. Google reviews for 'ESF Camps' vary by location; for example, ESF Episcopal Academy has a 4.5-star rating from 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory under 'ESF Junior Camp' or 'ESF Camps'. Social media handles are prominently displayed: @esfcamps on Instagram and ESFCamps on Facebook. The program type is clearly day camp, and the organization appears to be a for-profit entity.
Who thrives here Ages 3–8
ESF Junior Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Private business
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–8
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 200 North Maple Avenue, Greenwich, CT 06830
- Phone: (203) 869-4444
- Cost notes (2026): USD, pricing not available, check website for 2026 specifics 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.
Last season (2026): Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 22 to Aug 21.
Last season's sessions (Summer 2026)
These are last summer's dates and prices. 2027 details are not posted here yet, so check with the camp before you plan around them. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 7 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 8 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
- Session 9 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $850 Last season
↗ What parents like
- Over 60+ weekly activities
- Optional extended day services
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not readily available online
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ESF Junior Camp
- What ages does ESF Junior Camp accept?
- ESF Junior Camp is open to children ages 3–8. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ESF Junior Camp cost?
- ESF Junior Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. In 2026: USD, pricing not available, check website for 2026 specifics 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are ESF Junior Camp's hours?
- ESF Junior Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ESF Junior Camp?
- ESF Junior Camp is operated by a private business, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ESF Junior Camp provide lunch?
- ESF Junior Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does ESF Junior Camp offer extended care?
- Yes — ESF Junior Camp offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare ESF Junior Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- 2026 summer camp prices · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.
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