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ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps

Friends Select School

Engaging camps focused on hands-on science and engineering projects for curious minds.

▌ Editor's read The Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps are part of the ESF Camps organization, which operates programs at various school locations. The website, esf camps.com/friendsselect/, loads successfully and details day camp programs for children in grades K-8, focusing on STEM activities. While specific Google reviews for this particular Friends Select School program were not readily available, ESF Camps generally receives positive feedback, with a 4.7-star rating from over 1,000 reviews on Google for their main organization. The site mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. The camp is hosted at Friends Select School, indicating a partnership with an established educational institution. The program runs from June 17 to August 9, 2024, offering weekly sessions. ESF Camps is not listed as ACA accredited for this specific location, but their main organization often holds accreditations for other sites.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–14

ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
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Established
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–14
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 1651 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103, USA
  • Phone: 610-581-7100
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Rates not explicitly stated in provided markdown, requires further navigation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps

What ages does ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps accept?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps cost?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Rates not explicitly stated in provided markdown, requires further navigation. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps's hours?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps 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.
Who runs ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps is operated by a school program. 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 Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps provide lunch?
Yes — ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps 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.
How does ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps compare to other traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Science & Engineering Camps is one of 17 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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