This summer we’re Going Big (Being in Gratitude) at ESF!

We believe that building muscles of character is similar to building physical muscles and we thread opportunities throughout the camp day to strengthen these muscles, thereby making character development a key differentiator of the ESF experience.

By focusing on the 8 ESF Virtues we believe that ESF campers will become stronger, healthier and more resilient.

• GRATITUDE – We start each morning with a smile and by “Going Big” (Being In Gratitude).
• RESPECT – Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Respect the Environment is our mantra.
• KINDNESS – We encourage campers to perform random acts of kindness and compassion.
• POSITIVITY – We practice positive language and actively encourage a mindset of “positive focus”.
• TRUSTWORTHINESS – We develop leaders and entrust them with unique responsibilities at camp.
• EFFORT – We celebrate amazing talent, accomplishment and effort.
• RESILIENCY – We provide campers with the tools to become stronger with each endeavor.
• COMMUNITY – We celebrate and build community at camp with an emphasis on empathy.