Celebrating 19 years in the Bethesda community! Since 2021, our camp home has been located on the 28-acre campus of The Academy of The Holy Cross in Kensington, Maryland. The campus features state-of-the-art, indoor and outdoor facilities and provides the perfect setting for our camps. The extensive indoor and outdoor facilities allow us to offer our unique blend of activities, sports, and special events throughout the summer, rain or shine. From the moment you first arrive, you’ll feel the genuine passion, warmth, and friendliness of our staff… and it permeates throughout the campus every day of the summer!
There’s a camp for every age and interest!
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MAXJOY Moments Happen Here! ESF is a HAPPY PLACE where every child is free to explore their curiosity and power their potential. We guarantee that a summer at ESF will have a lasting impact on your child’s happiness, growth and personal development.
ESF Camps are run by the finest collaboration of educators brought together for premier summer camp experiences. Our Team possesses a deep commitment to the development of each camper while making a difference each day!
The pristine campus of The Academy of the Holy Cross is transformed into the ultimate summer playground! Safe and fun environments, with state-of-the-art facilities create fun-filled camp experiences, and the perfect setting to LEARN and GROW all summer long.
Swimming is one of the most exciting parts of the camp day. Under the guidance and watchful eye of our American Red Cross-certified lifeguards and instructors, campers develop life skills too valuable to measure while learning how to swim confidently in a safe and fun environment.
Over 60+ activities, special events and inspiring time-honored traditions are woven into the fabric of our camp life. From sports, arts, science, engineering and technology to life skills and leadership, ESF makes sure that our programs are innovative and impactful, summer after summer.
The fun and learning continue with ESF’s Club OT extended day program. Campers are divided into groups by age and enjoy specialized activities including sports, games, crafts, book club, drama, and more. Afternoon snacks and refreshments are provided.
Hello, my name is Adam Webber and I am the Site Director at ESF at the Academy of Holy Cross. 2026 will mark my 17th summer with ESF and my first as Site Director. I grew up in Rockville, MD and attended Wootton Highschool. I graduated from Towson University with a double major in English and Cultural Studies. I earned my teaching certificate from San Diego State University and have been teaching at Gaithersburg High School for 17 years. I started with ESF in the summer of 2009 as a Day Camp Sports Specialist. I have since been the Sports Camp Assistant Director (2 years), the Sports Camp Director (10 years), and the Day Camp Director (4 years). I currently live in Derwood, Maryland with my lovely wife, two boys in 6th and 7th grade who both attend ESF, and our two wonderful pugs. I enjoy anything outdoors, reading, and spending time with my family. I am looking forward to another amazing summer.
Rave ReviewsOne reason so many ESF families return summer after summer is our excellent track record of positive results!
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