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ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division

Friends Select School

Traditional day camp offering a diverse range of activities for older elementary school campers.

▌ Editor's read The Friends Select Senior Camp - Lower Division is a day camp program operated by ESF Camps, hosted at the Friends Select School in Philadelphia. The website, esf camps.com/friendsselect/, loads successfully and provides detailed information about the camp's offerings. ESF Camps states that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training, and a dedicated health team is on-site. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'ESF Camps' generally show a high rating, with an average of 4.7 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the variety of activities and enthusiastic staff. The program is designed for younger campers within the Senior Camp structure, offering a traditional camp experience. The camp is owned by ESF Camps, which partners with schools like Friends Select to host its programs.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–11

ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 9–11
  • 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 - Senior Camp - Lower Division

What ages does ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division accept?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division is open to children ages 9–11. 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 - Senior Camp - Lower Division cost?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division 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 - Senior Camp - Lower Division's hours?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - 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.
Who runs ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division 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 - Senior Camp - Lower Division provide lunch?
Yes — ESF Camps at Friends Select School - 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.
How does ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division compare to other traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia?
ESF Camps at Friends Select School - Senior Camp - Lower Division 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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