UPPER DIVISION

Rising 3rd – 8th Grades

Your Camper’s Summer, Their Way.

Select your camper’s weekly track below to learn more.

We’ve reimagined the experience for our older campers with a dynamic program that blends choice, creativity, and action-packed fun. Campers take the lead in designing their own adventure through hands-on experiences that spark growth, independence, and teamwork with all the ESF traditions and extras that families know and love, including a bonus recreational swim period!

Each week campers build personalized schedules, selecting their weekly track to immerse themselves in Sports or STEAM Electives, or a mixture of both. Guided by athletic coaches and STEAM specialists, they’ll dive into spirited gameplay, inventive challenges, creative expression, and leadership opportunities while building friendships and community.

Register now. choose electives later.

Once you’ve selected your camp weeks, your child’s spot is secured for the summer! When camp begins, campers take the lead, customizing their experience each week by choosing from Sports, STEAM, and classic camp activities. Easy for parents to plan. Exciting and empowering for campers to create!

1
Sign-Up or Login

Access our online portal to sign-up and login to our enrollment system. Returning families, your profile information is securely saved from last year for your convenience.

2
Select Your Weeks

Once you’ve completed your profile, simply select your camp weeks. Details about weekly STEAM Themes and Camp Highlights can be found below. 

3
Complete your purchase

Select your payment method and submit your registration to secure your spot!

4
Experience MAXJOY!

Each week, campers choose the direction of their journey, selecting a Sports track, a STEAM track, or a combination of both; allowing them to dive deep or explore wide.

A Typical Day at ESF Camps Camps

The Athlete at Play

At the start of each week, campers take charge of their experience by choosing their activities for each of the three elective periods to design a schedule that’s uniquely their own. Campers also enjoy a double swim period each day!

Morning

  • Drop Off
  • Morning Assembly & Oracle Challenges
  • Elective 1 – Recreational Swimming OR Camp Classics  
  • Elective 2 – Multi-Sports
  • Snack
  • Elective 3 – Multi-Sports

Afternoon

  • Lunch
  • Elective 4 – Multi-Sports
  • Elective 5 – Recreational Swimming OR Camp Classics
  • Afternoon Assembly
  • Carline Pick Up
  • Afternoon Club OT (optional extended day add-on)

Daily Activities

Recreational Swimming

Recreational Swimming

Recreational swimming is twice offered daily. Campers receive an initial deep water safety test to assess their skill level.

Sports Electives

Each week brings a fresh mix of Sports Electives, like soccer, street hockey, handball, flag football, baseball, basketball, and more. Campers can go all-in on Sports all day or mix in some STEAM activities for a little extra variety and fun! Throughout the summer, campers will be energized by visits from world-class guest coaches who will lead engaging skill clinics while offering mentorship and insider tips that ignite confidence and passion.

Camp Classics: Alternate Electives

Campers can dive into two recreational swim sessions each day or jump right into a lineup of timeless camp favorites. Whether it’s tennis baseball, wiffleball, kickball, or ultimate frisbee; frisbee golf, volleyball, or gaga; capture the flag, pickleball, or backyard games—there’s always something fun unfolding. With team-building challenges and endless opportunities for friendly competition, every day is packed with action, laughter, and adventure.

The Innovator at Play

At the start of each week, campers take charge of their experience by choosing their activities for each of the three elective periods to design a schedule that’s uniquely their own. Campers also enjoy a double swim period each day!

Morning

  • Drop Off
  • Morning Assembly & Oracle Challenges
  • Elective 1 – Recreational Swimming OR Camp Classics  
  • Elective 2 – Multi-Media Arts   
  • Snack
  • Elective 3 – Digital, Performing or Culinary Arts  

Afternoon

  • Lunch
  • Elective 4 – Science & Strategy Games 
  • Elective 5 – Camp Classics  
  • Afternoon Assembly
  • Carline Pick Up
  • Afternoon Club OT (optional extended day add-on)

Daily Activities

Recreational Swimming

Recreational Swimming

Recreational swimming is twice offered daily. Campers receive an initial deep water safety test to assess their skill level.

STEAM Electives

Each week’s STEAM Electives follow a themed focus, giving campers the chance to explore the Arts and Sciences in depth. Campers can spend all three elective periods on a STEAM track or combine STEAM and Sports tracks for a customized experience. See the weekly STEAM themes below!

Camp Classics: Alternate Electives

Campers can dive into two recreational swim sessions each day or jump right into a lineup of timeless camp favorites. Whether it’s wiffleball, kickball, or ultimate frisbee; frisbee golf, volleyball, or gaga; capture the flag, pickleball, or backyard games—there’s always something fun unfolding. With team-building challenges and endless opportunities for friendly competition, every day is packed with action, laughter, and adventure.

The Adventurer at Play

At the start of each week, campers take charge of their experience by choosing their activities for each of the three elective periods to design a schedule that’s uniquely their own. Campers also enjoy a double swim period each day!

Morning

  • Drop Off
  • Morning Assembly & Oracle Challenges
  • Elective 1 – Recreational Swimming OR Camp Classics  
  • Elective 2 – Multi-Sports OR Multi-Media Arts   
  • Snack
  • Elective 3 – Multi-Sports OR Digital, Performing or Culinary Arts  

Afternoon

  • Lunch
  • Elective 4 – Multi-Sports OR Science & Strategy Games 
  • Elective 5 – Recreational Swimming OR Camp Classics
  • Afternoon Assembly
  • Carline Pick Up
  • Afternoon Club OT (optional extended day add-on)

Endless Choices. Endless Fun. Choose Your Adventure!

Sports Electives

*Campers can choose a full-day, Multi-Sports Track or do a combination of Sports and STEAM.

Each week brings a fresh mix of Sports Electives, like soccer, street hockey, handball, flag football, baseball, basketball, and more. Campers can go all-in on Sports all day or mix in some STEAM activities for a little extra variety and fun! Throughout the summer, campers will be energized by visits from world-class guest coaches who will lead engaging skill clinics while offering mentorship and insider tips that ignite confidence and passion. Scroll to see Guest Coaches below!

STEAM Electives

*Campers can choose a full-day, STEAM Track or do a combination STEAM and Multi-Sports.

Each week’s STEAM Electives follow a themed focus, giving campers the chance to explore the Arts and Sciences in depth. Campers can spend all three elective periods on a STEAM track or combine STEAM and Sports tracks for a customized experience. See the weekly STEAM themes below!

Camp Classics: Alternate Electives

Campers can dive into two recreational swim sessions each day or jump right into a lineup of timeless camp favorites. Whether it’s wiffleball, kickball, or ultimate frisbee; frisbee golf, volleyball, or gaga; capture the flag, pickleball, or backyard games—there’s always something fun unfolding. With team-building challenges and endless opportunities for friendly competition, every day is packed with action, laughter, and adventure.

The Ultimate Summer Line-Up

From Theme Weeks and Wacky Wednesdays to Camp-Wide Celebrations and More! Open the calendar to See What’s Happening All Summer Long.

ESF Sanford - Upper Division - 2026 Calendar

Your Camper’s Summer, Their Way.

Select your camper’s weekly track below to learn more.

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