Traditional Day Camps

Grow Up With

What Sets Us Apart

MAXJOY is ESF’s signature framework and proprietary guiding philosophy, designed to boost confidence, deepen friendships, and ignite positivity. The Drivers of ESF MAXJOY, the foundation on which ESF is built, are developed and reinforced daily at camp, creating core memories that last a lifetime.

ESF MAXJOY

Flexible & Convenient Schedules

Your schedule matters, and so does convenience. Enjoy full-day programming with flexible extended care options at no extra cost, plus an optional late pick-up for added flexibility. Camp is designed to fit your day, without hidden add-ons or stress.

ESF’s Extended Day Program

A Camper-Designed Summer

No two campers are the same, and their summer shouldn’t be either. From sports and STEM to arts and adventure, campers enjoy a personalized experience based on their unique interests and passions to create a summer they will remember forever!

Programs That Build Character

Extended Swim Time! More Confidence in Every Stroke

Daily swim instruction included. An award-winning, best-in-class program that builds life-saving skills and confidence—fun for campers, worry-free for parents.

ESF’s Swim Program

Rising Grades K-2

Intermediate division

Kindergarten, First and second grade campers are naturally industrious, enthusiastic, inquisitive, and creative. The Intermediate Division is where making new friends, being on a team, and engaging in dynamic activities is now more important than ever.

Campers dive into exciting hands-on adventures each day, including double swim periods (instructional & recreational), arts & crafts, action-packed sports, science and nature explorations, and lively gaga games, and more. With multiple choice periods built into each day, campers have the freedom to choose their own journey, selecting the activities that spark their interests while thriving within a supportive and structured environment. Add in special events, themed days, time-honored traditions, and surprises around every corner, and you’ve got a summer full of possibility, creativity, and unforgettable memories!

Intermediate Division

Rising Grades 3-7

Upper division

Campers take charge of their own adventure through innovative, hands-on experiences that inspire growth, independence, and confidence. Each week features a customizable mix of double swim periods, STEAM activities, sports, electives, and special events that make every day unforgettable. With the perfect balance of freedom and structure, campers can choose their own journey, spending the day immersed in Sports, STEAM, or a combination of both. Guided by expert coaches and STEAM specialists, campers engage in hands-on learning, spirited gameplay, and leadership development, all while building community, creativity, sportsmanship, and fun.

Upper Division

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