THE ULTIMATE
SUMMER
PLAYGROUND

Summer Camps in Chestnut Hill, PA

Countdown to Summer!

JUNE 16 – AUGUST 22, 2025
AT NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY

For Boys and Girls, Rising Grades Preschool to 10th

Celebrating 34 years in the Chestnut Hill community! Since 1991, our camp home has been located on the 14-acre campus of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy in Chestnut Hill, PA. 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!

 

JUNE 16 – AUGUST 22, 2025
AT NORWOOD-FONTBONNE ACADEMY

For Boys and Girls, Rising Grades Preschool to 10th

Celebrating 34 years in the Chestnut Hill community! Since 1991, our camp home has been located on the 14-acre campus of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy in Chestnut Hill, PA. 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!

 

PREMIER CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR
VALUABLE LIFE LESSONS!

There’s a camp for every age and interest in Summer 2025!

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The ESF Difference

Our Mission

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.

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Experienced Adult Staff

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!

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World-Class Campus

The pristine campus of Norwood-Fontbonne Academy 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.

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Aquatics

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.

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Activities

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.

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Extended Day

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.

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Meet the site director for Chestnut Hill:

Tameka Wilkins

Hello, my name is Tameka Wilkins and I am the Site Director for ESF Norwood. Summer 2025 will mark my 4th summer with ESF! I grew up in Mt. Airy. I have remained a Mt. Airy resident my entire life! I began working for ESF in the summer of 2022 as a floating Camp Director. In this position, I had the pleasure of working at several ESF sites in various camps and programs.   

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ESF Rave Reviews

One reason so many ESF families return summer after summer is our excellent track record of positive results!