10 Reasons to Love Your Summer At ESF Summer Camps
Summer is almost here and camp will be in full swing before we know it. If you are still considering your options for the summer, we encourage you to check out the TOP 10 REASONS why parents and campers love ESF!
1. Making new friends: Summer camp bonds are built upon fun, exploration, adventure, and community. The shared experiences that happen at camp emphasize forming new friendships and rekindling old ones. The friends who cheered with you to win a Spirit Stick challenge at morning assembly encouraged you to climb the Rockwall, or played by your side in a World League game are the friends you will have forever. Camp Friends are the BEST FRIENDS!
2. Building character muscles. We thread opportunities throughout camp for kids to strengthen their character muscles. Our activities are designed to fuel gratitude, optimism, and happiness while fostering respectful, kind, and positive interactions. We believe in teachable moments that encourage effort, trust, and resiliency while helping campers recognize opportunities for growth, learning, and reflection. We build leaders through a supportive and nurturing camp community. and rich traditions.
3. Building a stronger sense of confidence and independence. Campers know that they can step up and achieve more because they always have the safety net of camp to support them. From becoming a better swimmer, athlete, or artist, camp is the best place to get out of your comfort zone and grow in self-assurance. Each day at camp offers opportunities to try something new, grow, take healthy risks, and conquer your fears!
4. Developing new skills. Whether it’s swimming, sports, archery, art, or coding, the realization that you can do something new or accomplish something you never dreamed possible can foster a newfound sense of pride and self-determination.
5. The ability to truly be yourself at camp. Camp is about self-discovery! It is a place to grow, explore, and try new things with complete faith that you will always have people cheering you on. ESF feeds the power and passion within each camper to help them blaze their own unique path each summer.
6. Becoming a Captain, Scout, or Ambassador. No matter which camp you are in, being chosen to be the leader for the week is a special moment and an important role. The exciting experience of being acknowledged for your hard work and leadership is beyond compare.
7. Finding role models in our amazing staff members. ESF’s staff members are living examples of what it truly means to be selfless and love unconditionally. Our campers learn so much from them. On the last day of the summer, campers traditionally ask their favorite counselor, coach, or Director for their name tag or ESF shirt to take home as a special keepsake.
8. Camp traditions. The Spirit Stick, World League, The Oracle, Ultimate Games— every camp has its own set of time-honored traditions that are so unique and special that you can only understand them if you experience them! Cherished deep-rooted traditions build connections and life-long community.
9. Being able to just sit and talk with a fellow camper or staff member. Summer camp friendships are the strongest around because camp offers so many opportunities to really get to know your counselors and fellow campers. Camp increases opportunities for interpersonal communication. No cellphones, no television, no distractions — just real conversation.
10. Learning a new camp cheer. ESF Morning Assembly cheers are the best alarm clock – nothing will make you more energized and excited to start the day!
Are you ready to love your summer at ESF?
