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
There’s a camp for every age and interest!
Difference
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 Brianne Lanphear and I am the Site Director for ESF at The Academy of the Holy Cross. Summer 2026 will mark my 6th summer with ESF! I grew up in Germantown, MD, and taught in Montgomery County Public Schools for 9 years as a Special Education Paraprofessional. I began working for ESF in the summer of 2019 as the Junior Quest Activity Specialist and received the Master Teacher Award, which was such an honor to see my teaching so much appreciated.
Rave ReviewsOne reason so many ESF families return summer after summer is our excellent track record of positive results!
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