Turkey Bowl X
The rain and wind provided rough conditions but could not keep over 100 ESF Team Members off the field for the 10th annual ESF Turkey Bowl Team Reunion! Team members from all ESF sites assembled for the yearly tradition of friendship, fun, and light hearted competition. Throughout the day, all six evenly-matched teams battled the elements trying to be crowned the Turkey Bowl Champion! At the end of the day, only one team emerged as the champion – Greg Ackerman’s Red Team! [more]
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Camp Dates
Adventure, Excitement & Fun Await You at ESF Sites in the 2007 Camp Season! |
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The Episcopal Academy
Devon, PA
June 18 – August 17 |
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Gilman School
Baltimore, MD
June 18 – August 10 |
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Girard College
Philadelphia, PA
TBD |
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Greenwich Academy
Greenwich, CT
June 18 – August 17 |
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The Haverford School
Haverford, PA
June 18 – August 17 |
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The Lawrenceville School
Lawrenceville, NJ
June 18 – August 17 |
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Montgomery School
Chester Springs, PA
June 18- August 10 |
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Moorestown Friends School
Moorestown, NJ
June 18 – August 17 |
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Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Chestnut Hill, PA
June 18 – August 10 |
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Phillies Baseball Academy
Twelve locations in PA, NJ, & DE
June 11 - August 17 |
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Rosemont College
Rosemont, PA
June 11 – August 17 |
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Trinity College
Hartford, CT
TBD |
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AWB Brings "Magic" to St. Joseph's University
The curtains rose, lights illuminated the stage of the Bluett Theatre, and a year of hard work and dedication reached its climax as the talented thespians of Acting Without Boundaries showcased "Pippin" in front of a packed crowd at St. Joseph's University. The performance was the culmination of an incredible four-day workshop in which the actors of AWB put the finishing touches on the musical that began production in early October of last year. The highly anticipated return of the star-studded cast was nothing short of spectacular and the fans of the acting group were treated to an unforgettable night of music, comedy and inspiration!
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Try a New Position This Summer
Are you ready to try a different position this summer? Why not get certified as a Lifeguard and join the Aquatics Team, or get certified and become an expert in Fencing or Archery! ESF will provide you with all of the necessary certification classes. How about trying a different age group as a Counselor, or tackling the fields as a Sports Camp Coach? Regardless of the position you fill this summer, having you on our Team in any capacity is what counts! We want you back so please give us a call today at 1-800-529-CAMP or e-mail us at teamesf@esfcamps.com so we can secure a spot for you![more][main menu] |
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Refer-A-Friend to Explode in 2007
Refer-A-Friend, three words that every ESF Team member has heard or read on many occasions, is a program that was created to increase the number of wonderful candidates that apply to ESF each year; the program is also a great way for Team members to make a little extra cash. Definitely a win-win situation for both ESF and our Team members!
If you have friends or colleagues you feel would make excellent candidates for a position this summer, please call us at 800-529-CAMP or click on the “Refer A Friend” icon at www.esfjobs.com. It’s that easy![more][main menu] |
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| Keep Fellow Team Members Informed
In our continued efforts to keep Team members
informed about each other during the off season, we want to
know if you would like to share, via the spring newsletter any
special events occurring in your life. It could be an engagement,
wedding, pregnancy or upcoming graduation etc… In order
for your announcement to make the spring newsletter, please
respond to Rob at rdieckert@esfcamps.com |
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ESF Executive Team Brings Thanksgiving to Local Familes !
This past Thanksgiving the ESF Executive family chose to show their thanks for the many blessings they have received throughout the year by making four families extremely happy.[more] [main menu] |
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Chris Landosky Launches ESF Leadership Institute
ESF is happy to announce the launch of its Leadership Institute under the direction of long-time Executive Team member, Chris Landosky. Over the past several years, ESF has been working diligently to design a comprehensive and innovative curriculum aimed at developing strong and skilled leaders at each of its camp sites.
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Internship Programs - ESF Offers More Than Awesome "Summer" Job Opportunities!
As ESF prepares for the 25th Anniversary, we want to share the exciting internship opportunities that are available with ESF during the non-camp season. Did you know that we offer internship opportunities in marketing, accounting, technology, recruiting, curriculum development, and operations?
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Family Fun....ESF Style!
As summer rolled to a quick and fun finish, ESF families descended upon each site in record numbers to say goodbye to the 2006 summer. The annual Family Fling event was held at all ESF sites and was loads of fun for Team members, campers and their families. Everyone danced to the rockin’ sounds of a DJ, and campers were on a mission to “find” that special Team member and show them off to their families.[more] [main menu] |
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ESF Community Service Project Benefits Dream Camp After-School Program
In the spirit of true leadership, teamwork and responsible citizenship, ESF campers came together to sponsor a school supply drive to benefit the children of Dream Camp. At ESF camp sites in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Connecticut, campers between the ages of 5 and 15 participated in collecting school supplies for Dream Camp.
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ESF Reunions
ESF is gearing up for our annual Family Reunions! Make sure you save the date so that you can participate in a fun-filled afternoon with your campers and fellow Team members! [more] [main menu] |
Sports Camper Completes Lifeguard Certification at ESF
Year in and year out swimming is one of the most popular activities at camp. Both free swim and instructional swim prove to be a great way for campers to cool off and have fun on hot summer days. During instructional swim, campers strive to learn as much as they can from their swim instructor each summer. Throughout their summers spent in ESF pools, campers hope to pass through the different swim levels and become proficient swimmers. [more]
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ESF Alumni Give Back to Community!
This summer at Dream Camp Philadelphia, a group of young ladies made an incredible impact by participating in a new ESF program. The Young Leaders Program (YLP) was offered to select alumni campers who were nominated by ESF Site Directors. The five-week program provided candidates with the opportunity to develop leadership skills while serving as a “counselor apprentices” at Dream Camp Philadelphia. [more]
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ESF Partners with St. Joseph's University
ESF and St. Joseph’s University have joined forces to bring ESF Team members an exclusive opportunity to participate in a one-of-a-kind, cohort based Master’s Program. The Educational Leadership program prepares ESF Team members for leadership roles in schools as well as non-traditional and alternative educational institutions. Through practical, hands-on leadership opportunities at camp (which Team members also get class credit for), classroom dialogue, and intensive exploration of educational theory, participants become part of a comprehensive, cutting-edge educational experience.[more]
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PBA Camper Reunion at Citizens Bank Park
A Special Camper Reunion at Citizens Bank Park featured a Phillies Game and a pre-game, on-field championship lap by all campers in honor of their participation in the 2006 Phillies Baseball Academy. Campers from all twelve Academy locations were invited to attend on two separate dates. [more]
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ESF Welcomes New Executive Team Members
Throughout the past year, ESF has welcomed several new Executive Team members to its year-round staff. Pete McHale, Kim Keiper, Patti Hall, Danielle Mezzino, and Susan Gambescia have joined the Executive Team. With their varied experiences both in and out of camp, they will surely bring new insights and ideas to ESF! [more]
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ESF Team Members Share Their Stories!
John Paffen, Tricia McArdle, Cindia Lukomski, Erin Livingston, and Robert Marchionni share their summer experiences. [more]
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| The Phantasy Continues....
The dust hadn’t even settled from the previous night’s mass ESF site breakdown exodus, but on the early morning of Saturday, August 19th, ESF’s youngest-at-heart campers ascended on Philadelphia. The Phillies Phantasy Camp held its 6th Annual Batting Practice and Reunion at Citizens Bank Park, home to the Philadelphia Phillies. [more]
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What's New with AWB
In only its second year of existence, Acting Without Boundaries (AWB) had yet another action-packed and memorable season! AWB is an incredible acting program for teens and young adults with physical disabilities who possess an earnest desire to learn more about the performing arts.[more]
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