Transportation

Families have the option of
dropping-off and picking-up at camp!

Regular Camp Hours

Regular camp hours are 9:00AM to 3:00PM.

Drop-off available at camp beginning at 7:30AM and pick-up available as late as 6:00PM as part of our extended day program, Club O.T.

Club O.T. rates can be found here.

Safety & Security

Drop-off & pick-up is designed to be safe, easy, and convenient – you don’t even have to get out of your car!

Security pick-up cards will be emailed prior to your first day of camp.

Enroll or Make Changes

If you are interested in enrolling your camper this summer or looking to switch or add weeks for a camper already enrolled, please email fsstransportation@esfcamps.com to secure your camper’s seat on the bus. Thank you.

Optional Busing

It’s safe and easy to get to camp!
Features of our transportation service include:

  • Vehicles will be used by the same ESF campers each day and will not be shared with any outside organizations.
  • Short, safe commute from Northern Liberties & Queen Village, Society Hill, Grad Hospital, Naval Square, Rittenhouse Square, South Philadelphia to Bella Vista
  • Air-conditioned mini-buses are driven by professional, certified drivers.
  • Mini-buses equipped with seat belts, two-way radios, and cellular phones.
  • Trained ESF team members supervise and engage campers during bus rides.
  • Carefully planned routes.
  • Assignments for pick-up and drop-off times and locations will be communicated to families prior to your first day of camp.
  • Bus stop locations are based on the address you provided at the time of registration for summer 2025. Bus stops are community stops and are about 1-2 blocks distance between stops.

Transportation Rates

Transportation price is subject to change based on fuel adjustment costs

Weekly Rate:
AM: $100 per week/per camper
PM: $100 per week/per camper
AM & PM: $175 per week/per camper

There will be a reduced weekly rate for the weeks of
June 16, 2025  (No camp on Thursday, June 19th) and June 30th (No Camp on Friday, July 4th)

Have questions regarding busing?

Please email fsstransportation@esfcamps.com or call us at 215-298-9145
with any transportation questions.

  • Bus Service is not an option when using Club OT (extended day services).  We are unable to accommodate bus pick up for morning or afternoon extended day services. 
  • Bus service is not available for campers participating in Club OT (extended day services), including morning or afternoon sessions, or after-camp Swim Enrichment.

ADD-ON SERVICES

ESF offers convenient services to complement your camper’s weeks, including extended day, lunch, transportation, and ESF’s new Camp Protection Plan.

Extended Day: Club OT

Campers are grouped into age-appropriate activities including sports, games, crafts, book club, drama and more. Afternoon snacks are provided.

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Lunch Program

Starting May 2025, our optional lunch program will be available for purchase on a weekly basis. Campers may also bring their lunch in an insulated lunch box or cooler.

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Camp Protection Plan

Optional extended coverage, available at time of initial registration, to protect your purchase against any unexpected medical reasons.

Learn More