ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School
ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School offers a variety of day camp programs for children aged 3 to 16, focusing on skill...
▌ Editor's read ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School operates as a day camp, offering programs for children from age 3 to 16. The organization, ESF Camps, has been operating for over 25 years, founded by Michael Rouse. While the specific Gilman School location does not have a separate Google review profile, ESF Camps as a whole has a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and dedicated staff. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training. The camp offers various programs including Mini Camp, Day Camp, Sports Camp, and Specialty Camps like Tech Camp and Tennis Camp. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory. The website provides detailed information on safety protocols and staff qualifications.
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Since 200125+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 3–15
ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2001 (25 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 3–15
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 5407 Roland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21210, USA
- Phone: (410) 532-2300
- Cost notes: Standard tuition for 2 weeks is $1,190.
↗ What parents like
- Over 60 activities
- Experienced adult staff
↘ Watch for
- No email contact
- Lunch is an additional cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School
- What ages does ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School accept?
- ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School is open to children ages 3–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School cost?
- ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School publishes $595/week for the standard session. Standard tuition for 2 weeks is $1,190. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School's hours?
- ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School?
- ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School is operated by a private business, with 25 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School provide lunch?
- ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- Does ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School offer extended care?
- Yes — ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- How does ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School compare to other traditional day camp camps in Baltimore?
- ESF Summer Camps at Gilman School is one of 30 traditional day camp camps in Baltimore that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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