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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 8–14

ESF Senior Camp

Multiple Locations

ESF Camps offers a variety of day camp programs, including Senior Camp, across multiple locations, focusing on skill...

▌ Editor's read The ESF Camps website loads successfully and presents a professional image for a multi-location day camp organization. The 'About Us' page indicates that ESF Camps has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Michael Rouse. They offer various programs, including Senior Camp, for different age groups. The website explicitly states that all staff members undergo extensive background checks and training, emphasizing safety and quality. While specific Google review ratings for 'ESF Senior Camp' are difficult to isolate due to the multiple locations and overarching ESF brand, general Google reviews for ESF Camps locations often show high ratings (e.g., 4.5+ stars with hundreds of reviews for some specific locations), with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, dedicated staff, and positive environment. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, so its accreditation status is unknown. The program type is clearly day camp, and it operates as a for-profit entity.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

ESF Senior Camp 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 - 3:00 PM
  • Address: Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Ave, Haverford, PA 19041
  • Phone: (610) 527-8800
  • Cost notes: USD, pricing not available, check website for 2026 specifics 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 22 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 7 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 8 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $850
  • Session 9 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $850

↗ 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 Senior Camp

What ages does ESF Senior Camp accept?
ESF Senior Camp 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 Senior Camp cost?
ESF Senior Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 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 Senior Camp's hours?
ESF Senior 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 Senior Camp?
ESF Senior Camp 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 Senior Camp provide lunch?
ESF Senior 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 Senior Camp offer extended care?
Yes — ESF Senior 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.
How does ESF Senior Camp compare to other traditional day camp camps in Haverford?
ESF Senior Camp is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Haverford 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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