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Friends Select School - Technology Camps

Friends Select School

Friends Select School hosts ESF Camps, offering a variety of day camp programs including sports, arts, and technology for children aged 3-15 in Philadelphia.

▌ Editor's read The Friends Select School hosts ESF Camps, which offers a variety of day camp programs, including Technology Camps, for children aged 3-15. The website, esfcamps.com/friendsselect/, loads successfully and provides detailed information on programs, dates, and safety. ESF Camps are not listed as ACA accredited. The site mentions that all staff undergo extensive background checks and training, and a dedicated health team is on-site. Google reviews for 'ESF Camps' generally show a positive rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with parents frequently praising the engaging activities and caring staff. The camp offers programs like Mini Camp (ages 3-5), Day Camp (ages 6-8), Sports Camps (ages 6-15), and Specialty Camps including Tech Camps (ages 7-15).
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Who thrives here Ages 6–12

Friends Select School - Technology Camps 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
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Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 1651 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA 19103
  • Phone: (215) 880-9400
  • Cost notes: Rates not explicitly stated in provided markdown, requires further navigation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Friends Select School - Technology Camps

What ages does Friends Select School - Technology Camps accept?
Friends Select School - Technology Camps is open to children ages 6–12. 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 Friends Select School - Technology Camps cost?
Friends Select School - Technology 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 Friends Select School - Technology Camps's hours?
Friends Select School - Technology 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 Friends Select School - Technology Camps?
Friends Select School - Technology 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 Friends Select School - Technology Camps provide lunch?
Friends Select School - Technology Camps 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.
How does Friends Select School - Technology Camps compare to other traditional day camp camps in Philadelphia?
Friends Select School - Technology 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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