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▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 9–15

ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division

The Haverford School

Traditional day camp for older campers (ages 9-15) offering diverse activities, sports, and leadership opportunities.

▌ Editor's read The ESF Camps website for The Haverford School loads successfully and provides detailed information. ESF Camps is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp states it has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Michael Rouse. The website mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. ESF Camps at The Haverford School offers day camp programs for various age groups, including Senior Camp for older campers. Google reviews for 'ESF Camps' generally show a rating of around 4.5 stars based on several hundred reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities, dedicated staff, and positive environment. The camp is a for-profit organization. Social media handles @esfcamps on Instagram and 'esfcamps' on Facebook are active.
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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 9–15

ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. traditional day camp programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: 9–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 450 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041
  • Phone: 610-581-7100
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Rates not explicitly stated in provided markdown, requires further navigation.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 15 to Aug 14.

Sessions

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

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week · $780
  • Session 2 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $780
  • Session 3 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $780
  • Session 4 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $780
  • Session 5 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $780
  • Session 6 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $741
  • Session 7 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $741
  • Session 8 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $741
  • Session 9 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $741

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division

What ages does ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division accept?
ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division is open to children ages 9–15. 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 Senior Camp - Upper Division cost?
ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Rates not explicitly stated in provided markdown, requires further navigation. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division's hours?
ESF 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.
Is ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division accredited?
Yes — ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division 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 Senior Camp - Upper Division?
ESF 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 Senior Camp - Upper Division provide lunch?
Yes — ESF 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.
How does ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division compare to other traditional day camp camps in Haverford?
ESF Senior Camp - Upper Division 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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