What ages does ESF Young Leaders Program accept?

ESF Young Leaders Program is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Young Leaders Program cost?

ESF Young Leaders Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD, pricing not available, check website for 2026 specifics 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are ESF Young Leaders Program's hours?

ESF Young Leaders Program 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 Young Leaders Program?

ESF Young Leaders Program is operated by a private business, with 30 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 Young Leaders Program provide lunch?

ESF Young Leaders Program 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 Young Leaders Program offer extended care?

Yes — ESF Young Leaders Program 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.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 14–16

ESF Young Leaders Program

Multiple Locations

ESF Camps offers a variety of day camp programs, including the Young Leaders Program, across multiple locations,...

▌ Editor's read The ESF Camps website loads successfully and presents a professional image for a multi-location day camp organization. While the specific 'Young Leaders Program' is mentioned as one of their offerings, the website primarily focuses on the broader ESF Camps brand. The 'About Us' section states that ESF Camps has been operating for over 30 years, founded by Michael Rouse. They emphasize a commitment to safety, stating that all staff undergo extensive background checks and participate in a comprehensive training program. Google reviews for 'ESF Camps' vary by location, but generally show positive ratings, for example, ESF Episcopal Academy has a 4.7-star rating from 100+ reviews, with parents frequently praising the variety of activities and enthusiastic staff. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles found on the site are @esfcamps for Instagram and ESFCamps for Facebook.

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Since 199630+ years operating

Who thrives here Ages 14–16

ESF Young Leaders Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in traditional day camp, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 1996 (30 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Traditional Day Camp
Ages: 14–16
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: 800 Lancaster Ave, Villanova, PA 19085
Phone: (610) 527-8800
Cost notes: USD, pricing not available, check website for 2026 specifics 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 22 to Aug 21.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

Session 1 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 3 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 4 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 5 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 6 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 7 Aug 3 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 8 Aug 10 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $850
Session 9 Aug 17 – 21, 2026 · 1 week · $850

↗ What parents like

Over 60+ weekly activities
Optional extended day services

↘ Watch for

Pricing not readily available online

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about ESF Young Leaders Program

What ages does ESF Young Leaders Program accept?: ESF Young Leaders Program is open to children ages 14–16. 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 Young Leaders Program cost?: ESF Young Leaders Program doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD, pricing not available, check website for 2026 specifics 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are ESF Young Leaders Program's hours?: ESF Young Leaders Program 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 Young Leaders Program?: ESF Young Leaders Program is operated by a private business, with 30 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 Young Leaders Program provide lunch?: ESF Young Leaders Program 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 Young Leaders Program offer extended care?: Yes — ESF Young Leaders Program 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.

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