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ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy · $595/week

Traditional day camp for older campers (ages 8-14) with diverse activities and leadership opportunities.

▌ Editor's read The ESF Camps website for Norwood-Fontbonne Academy loads successfully and presents a professional image. The camp is part of ESF Camps, which states it has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Michael Rouse. The program type is day camp, offering various options including a Senior Camp for older campers. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. While specific Google reviews for the Norwood-Fontbonne Academy location were not readily available, ESF Camps as a whole has a strong online presence. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or state licensing information.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 8900 Norwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA
  • Phone: 215-247-7000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Standard tuition for 2 weeks is $1190, so one week is $595.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – Aug 21, 2026 · 10 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Diverse activities
  • Leadership opportunities

↘ Watch for

  • No weekend programs

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division

What ages does ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division accept?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division cost?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division's hours?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division 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.
Who runs ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division provide lunch?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division offer extended care?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division compare to other traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Upper Division 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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