GET AN EXTRA 5% OFF CAMP TUITION* when you pay in full
*USE coupon code PAYINFULL2019 at checkout
FREE EXTENDED DAY (CLUB OT)
Get FREE extended day coverage when you enroll for 6+ weeks per child
SIBLING DISCOUNT
Register one child for camp and SAVE AN EXTRA 5% for each additional sibling
MULTI-WEEK SAVINGS
Enroll for 4-6 weeks to get an EXTRA 4% savings per child *OR* enroll for 7+ weeks to get an EXTRA 8% savings per child
REFER A FAMILY
RECEIVE $100 OFF YOUR 2020 CAMP TUITION for each new camp family you refer that enrolls
NEW! INDEPENDENCE DAY SAVINGS
Receive a reduced rate when you enroll for the week of July 1-5, 2019!
LINE-UP THE 2019 IS HERE!
MINI CAMP
PRESCHOOL (AGE 3)
A fun-filled, first camp experience for our youngest campers including musical adventures, science & nature, crafts, water play, sports, theme days and more! Full and Half Day Options Available. HIGHLIGHTS
Theme Days
Special Events
Special Guests
Special Person Visit Day
DAY CAMP
*Please note: Campers must be potty-trained in order to attend camp.
RISING PRE-K – 3RD GRADES
Way more than a typical Day Camp that includes daily swim instruction, sports, hands-on activities in art, science and drama, special events, theme days, time-honored traditions and more!
HIGHLIGHTS
NEW! CAMP SHOW Friends and family are invited to attend!
Hitsville, USA: Destination America!
Coast-To-Coast Musical Tribute
Friday, July 26th
NEW! Just Try It Day!
A weekly sneak peek of Senior Camp activities including True Life Adventures, team building, and more! (Oldest Day Camp Bunk only)
NEW! Weekly Special Events & Theme Days
SPECIAL EVENTS
The SleepUnder Pajama Party
June 17 – August 16, 2019
*No camp on July 4TH
Thursday, Aug 8th, Takes place during the camp day! All of the FUN of a “sleepover” without sleeping over! (Oldest Day Camp Bunk only)
Ultimate ESF Games Week of July 29th
A fun-filled week of team competitions! Green vs. Blue – who will be this year’s champion?
SPORTS CAMP THE NEXT GENERATION
RISING 1ST – 9TH GRADES
Learn More, Play More, BE More! The NEW SportsLab is ESF Sports Camp re-imagined! With a multi-sport focus, you will enjoy skills contests, game play, and a variety of fun events each week. The novice and experienced athlete will be exposed to a dynamic combination of sports and character with instruction by top-notch coaches, geared to individual skill levels.
CORE SPORTS
Basketball
Baseball Lacrosse
SPORTS LAB SPORTS LAB SPORTS LAB
Soccer Flag Football
CHOICE SPORTS
European Team Handball Floor/Street Hockey Daily Swimming
NEW! SportsLab Iron Camper Week (Week of July 15th)
It’s what’s under the armour that counts! This exciting, action-packed week includes daily events in the areas of strength, fitness, and endurance. Events include:
• Extreme Rush Great Inflatable
• SportsLab Obstacle Course
• SportsLab Fitness Challenge
TENNIS CAMP
HIGHLIGHTS
NEW! Official performance tee for each camper!
NEW! Master Coach Guest Speakers
World League Championship Series
(Weeks of July 8th & July 22nd)
Travel and compete against other ESF Sports Camps
Ultimate ESF Games
(Week of July 29th)
A fun-filled week of team competitions! Green vs. Blue – who will be this year’s champion?
RISING 1ST – 10TH GRADES
Where Tennis is fun and improvement is guaranteed! Individual and group instruction with match play for beginner, intermediate and advanced players with continuous improvement for all skill levels.
*Campers grouped by rising grade level in all camps.
Technology Camps
Curriculum designed by
SENIOR CAMP
RISING 4TH – 10TH GRADES
Reach new heights through innovative programs designed to broaden the horizons for our oldest campers. Fun activities include True Life Adventures, daily swimming, art, sports, team initiatives, service learning, leadership skills, and much more! For descriptions of our TLA’s go to www.esfcamps.com/Riverdale
2019 TRUE LIFE ADVENTURES
Think Tank: Minds in Motion
Beyond Words: Sign Language
Emoji Art: Digital Graphics
Carnival, Circus and Magic
Songwriting & Music Production
Outdoor Adventure: Rock Wall
June 17-21
June 24-28
July 1-5
July 8-12
July 15-19
July 22-26
Gourmet Camper: A Taste of Italy July 29-Aug 2
Kids Inc.: The Perfect Pitch Aug 5-9
*In partnership with the Jack Welch Management Institute
SPECIAL EVENTS
NEW! The Senior Camp Showdown! (Week of July 15th)
A week-long competition, where strength, speed, critical thinking and teamwork combine! Events include an inflatable obstacle course, the Amazing Race, Trivia Face-off, Aqua Olympics and more!
Ultimate ESF Games (Week of July 29th)
A fun-filled week of team competitions! Green vs. Blue –who will be this year’s champion?
Ice Cream Social (4th Grade only)
Takes place during the camp day!
Senior Camp Sleepover (Oldest Group only)
Luau Beach Party (5th & 6th Grade only)
Takes place during the camp day!
TECHNOLOGY CAMPS
Week of June 24th
Week of July 15th
Week of July 29th
RISING K – 8TH GRADES
Choose from a variety of technology camps for a hands-on experience that allows for imagination, exploration and fun! For descriptions of our programs go to www.esfcamps.com/Riverdale
JULY 8 – JULY 12
Engineering and Robotics (Gr. 4-6)
Flight School: Drone Expeditions (Gr. 4-8)
Programming with Scratch® (Gr. 2-4)
JULY 15 – JULY 19
Minecraft® Adventures (Gr. 4-6)
Virtual Reality: Designing 3D Worlds and Experiences (Gr. 6-8)
JULY 22 – JULY 26
Adventures in Roblox® (Gr. 4-6)
eSports for the Gamer (Gr. 6-8)
First Steps Makerspace (Gr. K-2)
Junior Code Squad (Gr. 2-4)
JULY 29 – AUG 2
Build Your Own Digital Fashion Brand (Gr. 6-8)
Junior Robotics Lab (Gr. 2-4)
AUG 5 – AUG 9
First Steps Robotics (Gr. K-2)
Indie Game Developer in Roblox® (Gr. 6-8)
Junior Code Squad (Gr. 2-4)
Minecraft® Adventures (Gr. 4-6)
AUG 12 – AUG 16
Advanced Mixed Media: Photography and Filmmaking (Gr. 6-8)
Junior Minecraft® and Roblox® (Gr. 2-4)
Intro to Mixed Media: Photography and Filmmaking (Gr. 4-6)
MAJOR SPECIALTY CAMPS
RISING K – 8TH GRADES
Dive into your passions with one of our Specialty Major Camps for varied grades and interests in science, the arts, engineering and more.
For descriptions of our programs go to www.esfcamps.com/Riverdale
JULY 8 – JULY 12
Junior Art Studio (Gr. 1-3)
Ooey, Gooey, Kablooey (Gr. K-1)
*In exclusive partnership with The Franklin Institute
JULY 15 – JULY 19
Mine, Craft, Game Lego® Adventures (Gr. K-2)
Master Fashion Designers: Style Inc., Wk 1 of 2 (Gr. 4-8)
Space Explorers (Gr. 2-4)
*In exclusive partnership with The Franklin Institute
JULY 22 – JULY 26
Master Fashion Designers: Style Inc., Wk 2 of 2 (Gr. 4-8)
Who Dunnit? (Gr. 2-4)
*In exclusive partnership with The Franklin Institute
JULY 29 – AUG 2
Engineering Rockets (Gr. 3-6)
Harry Potter Master Lego® Engineering (Gr. 3-5)
Science Detectives (Gr. K-1)
*In exclusive partnership with The Franklin Institute
AUG 5 – AUG 9
Super Cool Science (Gr. 3-6)
Blast Off (Gr. K-1)
*In exclusive partnership with The Franklin Institute
AUG 12 – AUG 16
Lego® Ninganeering (Gr. K-2)
Mess Fest (Gr. 2-4)
*In exclusive partnership with The Franklin Institute
THE 8 ESF VIRTUES OF CHARACTER
GRATITUDE
We start each morning with a smile and by “Going Big” (Being In Gratitude)
RESPECT Respect Yourself, Respect Others and Respect the Environment is our mantra
TRUSTWORTHINESS
We develop leaders and entrust them with unique responsibilities at camp
EFFORT
We celebrate the amazing talents, accomplishments and efforts of our campers
KINDNESS
We encourage campers to perform random acts of kindness and compassion
POSITIVITY
We practice positive language and actively encourage a mindset of “positive focus”
RESILIENCY
We provide campers with the tools to become stronger with each endeavor
COMMUNITY
We celebrate teamwork and build community at camp with an emphasis on empathy
"Building character drives higher achievement and greater fulfillment in life. ESF does it the BEST!"
—DR. JIM LOEHR World-renowned
performance psychologist, best-selling author and ESF subject matter expert
ESF is the premier camp experience for valuable life lessons!
Registrations accepted on a first come, first served basis!
*Availability is limited and based on interest. LIMITED ENROLLMENT!
• Award-winning, innovative camps and experiences for every age and interest
• A safe and secure environment at premier facilities, rain or shine
• A highly experienced and dedicated adult staff
• Daily swimming with an American Red Cross certified aquatics staff
• Exclusive program partnerships with Under Armour, The Franklin Institute and Jack Welch Management Institute
• Cutting-edge curriculum and traditions uniquely designed to cultivate character
• Guaranteed unforgettable summer experiences
BUSING AVAILABLE!
For children ages 4 and up from New York City, The Bronx and Westchester County*
