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Sanford Mini Explorers

For Boys and Girls in Rising Preschool & PreK

Campers must be 3 years-old by June 1, 2026 and must be potty-trained.

SESSIONS

2-9 week options • June 15– August 14, 2026

There is no Camp on Friday, June 19th and Friday, July 3rd

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HOURS

FULL DAY: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm  

EXTENDED DAY: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm  
Please note that extended day coverage is included in camp Tuition until 5pm. If you need additional coverage in the afternoon, you can add on an extra 30-minutes until 5:30pm for an additional fee. Click here for more information.

Sanford Mini Explorers is admittedly our most adorable program. We pull out all of the stops for a child’s first summer at ESF!

Our Preschool and PreK campers explore their world through hands-on learning activities. They are curious, active, eager, and excited to discover something new each and every day. Sanford Mini Explorers provides our youngest, bubbliest campers with opportunities for daily swim instruction, running, jumping, climbing, singing, dancing, and so much more! This fun-filled, first-camp experience is a nurturing place where campers can learn, play, and explore.

  • Full Day (9am-3pm) 
  • Campers must be potty-trained in order to attend
  • Circle Time
  • Clay Play
  • LEGO® Lobby
  • Daily Swimming Instruction
  • Fun with Sports
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Science & Nature
  • Music & Movement
  • Imagination Playground
  • Play Zone
  • NapTime
  • And More!
  • Weekly Theme Days
  • Special Events
  • Time-honored Traditions

A Typical Day

Daily Swim Instruction

Led by ESF Swim Instructors, campers receive daily lessons focused on water safety and skill development, supervised by Red Cross Certified Lifeguards. Instruction is personalized to each child’s ability, with ongoing feedback and progress tracking. 

PlayZone

A favorite free-choice adventure where campers rotate through stations featuring LEGO® creations, hands-on manipulatives, music and movement, story time, and creative expression—sparking imagination and independent discovery. 

Project Discovery

Through hands-on experiments, nature walks, and playful discoveries, little explorers learn about plants, animals, and the world around them.

Arts & Crafts

Campers explore painting, clay, crafts, and sensory art projects to build creativity, fine motor skills, and early artistic expression. 

Fun with Sports

Active games and movement activities help campers run, jump, and play while building coordination, teamwork, and confidence. 

Special Events

Throughout the summer, campers will enjoy special events and theme days that add extra fun, creativity, and excitement to their camp experience.

 

ESF’s Swim Program

Boys & Girls, Rising Preschool-7th Grades