Health, Safety & Security at Camp

Full-Time
On-Site Nurses
Exceeds All State Standards
Built For safety Since 1982
Decades of alumni loyalty

Setting the standard since 1982.

40+ years of safe camp operations & expertise, giving families ultimate peace of mind knowing your camper is safe, secure and having the time of their life!

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40+

Years of institutional knowledge — our track record of safe, secure and healthy camps started in 1982.

100%

Licensed nurses on-site, every day, at every ESF location. Available at all times for every camper.

100K+

Camper alumni served. Our community of happy campers grows year after year.

For Every Parent Who’s Had the Thought:

“Will they be okay?”

It’s the question every parent has before drop-off. You don’t always say it out loud — but it’s there, quietly, until you’re confident enough in the place you’ve chosen to let it go. At ESF, our entire program exists to answer it completely. Not because we’re telling you not to worry. Because we’ve spent 40 years earning the right to say: your child is in the best possible hands.

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What Sets Us Apart

40 Years Looks Like This.

Medical Experts Always Available

Every ESF location has a licensed nurse present every single day who knows your child’s unique needs, available at all times. Plus on-call physicians. That’s not the industry standard — it’s ours.

Beyond Every State Standard

Since 1982, ESF has operated above state licensing requirements — driven by our own internal standards, not external mandates.

A Framework We Built Ourselves

In 1982, we couldn’t find a framework good enough — so we built our own. What exists today is four decades of refinement, shaped by the best in the world.

Generational Family Trust

Hundreds of thousands of camper summers. Families who come back year after year. Trust that’s earned — summer after summer — not promised in a brochure. Our record is our best proof point.

Shaped by the Best in the World.

ESF’s executive and leadership team doesn’t just set the standard — they’re shaped by it. Our leaders undergo rigorous training and coaching from some of the world’s most respected institutions in excellence, safety, and care: the Disney Corporation for world-class guest experience and operational precision; U.S. Marine Corps Officer Candidate School at Quantico for leadership under pressure and command accountability; Nemours Children’s Health for pediatric safety protocols and child well-being best practices; and the Four Seasons for the gold standard in hospitality, attention to detail, and culture of care.

The result is a leadership team that brings military-grade accountability, clinical child safety expertise, and five-star service standards to every single campus — every single day.

Safety & Security

The ESF Standard

20+ hours

Extensive Staff Training & Development

Before the first day of camp, all ESF Camps staff undergo 20+ hours of detailed training to deliver our promise of a stellar and safe camp experience to families and campers. Throughout the summer, staff are enrolled in ongoing professional development based on individual growth & support plans.

Ongoing

Staff Evaluations & Ranking

Every ESF staff member is formally evaluated throughout the summer using a consistent, criteria-based ranking system — so we always know who’s excelling, who needs support, and that every camper is in capable hands.

Year-Round

Hiring Standards

ESF holds every candidate to a rigorous hiring process — including interviews, reference checks, and background screenings — because the first step to a safe summer is making sure only the right people are at camp with your child.

Pre-Camp

Industry Leading Background Checks 

Every ESF staff candidate undergoes a comprehensive background check that goes beyond the standard — including social media screening — because who someone is online is just as telling as what’s on their résumé.

Always

Subject Matter Experts

Every ESF program is led and supported by specialists who bring real credentials and hands-on experience in their field in addition to our year-round team of professionals and experts who continually refine and update our standards. Meet our experienced adult staff.

Weekly

Unannounced Inspections

ESF conducts regular unannounced inspections across all programs and locations to ensure our safety standards are being upheld every day at all times.

Weekly

Safety Drills

ESF staff and campers practice emergency procedures through regular, age-appropriate safety drills — so that if a real situation ever arises, everyone knows exactly what to do and where to go, without hesitation.

What ESF Families Say

Peace of mind.
Summer after summer.

“Drop-off was the easiest it’s ever been. Knowing there’s a nurse on-site every day — not just available, but actually there — made all the difference for us.”

–Sarah M., ESF Parent, 3rd year

“I did my research. ESF wasn’t just the most fun option — it was the most thorough. Their safety standards are genuinely beyond what other programs even talk about.”

–James R., ESF Parent, 2nd year

Health

The ESF Standard

Every Day

Licensed Nurses On Site

Every ESF location has a registered nurse on-site throughout the camp day — trained to handle everything from minor bumps to urgent medical situations, so parents can breathe easy knowing professional care is always within reach.

Every Time

First Aid-O-Grams & Health Reports

Any time a camper receives medical attention, parents receive a First Aid-O-Gram — a clear, same-day report detailing exactly what happened and how it was handled, because you should never be left wondering about your child’s wellbeing.

Always Available

On Call Physician

ESF’s nursing staff is backed by an on-call physician available throughout the camp day — an added layer of medical oversight that ensures every health decision is made with expert guidance close at hand.

Pre-Camp

RN Reviewed Camper Health Forms

Before your child’s first day, every health form is personally reviewed by a registered nurse — so our team arrives prepared with a full picture of each camper’s medical history, allergies, and individual needs from day one.

Daily

Extensive Allergy Protocol

ESF’s multi-layered allergy protocol includes daily food checks, trained staff monitoring throughout every activity, and constant disinfection of surfaces and shared spaces — because protecting a child with allergies requires vigilance at every single touchpoint, not just at mealtime.

Daily

Professional Medication Handling

All camper medications are stored, tracked, and administered exclusively by our on-site nurses following strict clinical protocols — ensuring every dose is accurate, documented, and handled with the same care you’d expect from a medical professional.

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