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▌ Specialty · Ages 14–15

ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP)

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy · $298/week

A leadership program for teens aged 14-15, focusing on developing responsibility and teamwork.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, https://www.esfcamps.com/chestnuthill/, loads successfully and details the ESF Camps program at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy. ESF Camps is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as confirmed on the ACA website. The Young Leaders Program (YLP) is a day camp designed for campers in grades 7-10, focusing on leadership, community service, and skill development. The website states that ESF Camps has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Michael Rouse. The camp explicitly mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks. Google reviews for 'ESF Camps Norwood-Fontbonne Academy' show a rating of 4.7 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. Social media handles found on the site are @esfcamps for Instagram and ESFCamps for Facebook.
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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 14–15

ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

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: Specialty
  • Ages: 14–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 8900 Norwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA
  • Phone: 215-247-7000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $1190 for 4-week program

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

  • Leadership development for teens
  • Focus on responsibility and teamwork

↘ Watch for

  • 4-week minimum commitment
  • High cost

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP)

What ages does ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) accept?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) is open to children ages 14–15. 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 - Young Leaders Program (YLP) cost?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) publishes $298/week for the standard session. $1190 for 4-week program Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP)'s hours?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) accredited?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP)?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) 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 - Young Leaders Program (YLP) provide lunch?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) 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 - Young Leaders Program (YLP) offer extended care?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Young Leaders Program (YLP) 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.

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