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ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy · $595/week

Traditional day camp for intermediate elementary school-aged children with a variety of activities.

▌ Editor's read The ESF Camps website for Norwood-Fontbonne Academy loads successfully and presents a professional image. ESF Camps is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The organization has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Michael Rouse, and offers various day camp programs including Junior Camp and Sports Camp. The website mentions a commitment to staff background checks and provides detailed information on their hiring process. Google reviews for 'ESF Camps' generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The camp is a for-profit entity, and while specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the emphasis on safety and quality suggests appropriate supervision.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–8

ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 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
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–8
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 8900 Norwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
  • Phone: 215-247-7000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Standard tuition for 2 weeks is $1190, so one week is $595.

↗ What parents like

  • Variety of activities
  • Daily swimming instruction

↘ Watch for

  • No weekend programs

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy

What ages does ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy accept?
ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is open to children ages 6–8. 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 - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy cost?
ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy's hours?
ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy accredited?
Yes — ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy?
ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is operated by a private business, with 25 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 - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy provide lunch?
Yes — ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy offer extended care?
Yes — ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 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.
How does ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy compare to other traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia?
ESF Junior Camp - Intermediate Division at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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