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ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division

Norwood-Fontbonne Academy · $595/week

Traditional day camp for younger campers (ages 5-7) with a variety of activities.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200125+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 5–7

ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. traditional day camp content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
2001 (25 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–7
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 8900 Norwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118, USA
  • Phone: 215-247-7000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Standard tuition for 2 weeks is $1190, so one week is $595.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 15 to Aug 21.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 1 Jun 15 – Aug 21, 2026 · 10 weeks

↗ What parents like

  • Variety of activities
  • Leadership opportunities

↘ Watch for

  • No weekend programs

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division

What ages does ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division accept?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division is open to children ages 5–7. 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division cost?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division publishes $595/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division's hours?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division accredited?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 25 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division provide lunch?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division offer extended care?
Yes — ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division 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 Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division compare to other traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia?
ESF Camps at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy - Senior Camp - Lower Division is one of 6 traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia 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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