Meet Our Site Director

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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!

  • What do you love about working at ESF?
    I love seeing the campers grow. It is amazing watching them mature and develop into unique individuals.   
  • What is your favorite camp tradition?
    My favorite tradition is definitely Ultimate Games. It is great to see all of the camps coming together as one to learn resiliency, teamwork, and positive attitudes.
  • What is an ESF fun fact about you?
    I love having worked in several different areas of ESF. From Day Camp to Sports Camp and now to Site Director, it is a privilege to work with so many outstanding individuals and seeing so many campers grow up.       
  • What is the most unique/interesting job you have had outside of ESF?
    I was a lifeguard for summers throughout high school and college. Go Aquatics Team!!
  • What is your favorite quote? 
    “Change what you can, accept what you can not change, and be sure you know the difference.” – Anonymous
  • What is one of your guilty pleasures?
    Anything Harry Potter 🙂
  • If you could have any superpower, what would it be?
    Unconditional empathy and understanding