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LOVE YOUR SUMMER Featuring nine weeks of AWESOME 6 CAMPS JUNE 17–AUGUST 16 AGES 3–15 SUMMER 2019 AT GILMAN AT GILMAN SCHOOL BALTIMORE, MD CVR1 ENROLL TODAY! esfcamps.com/Gilman | 410.532.2300 WHAT’S INSIDE THE GOLD STANDARD 2 THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PLAYGROUND 4 CAMPS OVERVIEW 6 THE 8 ESF VIRTUES 8 MINI CAMP (RISING PRE-SCHOOL) 10 DAY CAMP (RISING PREK–3RD GRADE) 12 SPORTS CAMP (RISING 1ST–9TH GRADE) 14 SENIOR CAMP (RISING 4TH–10TH GRADE) 16 SPECIALTY MAJOR CAMPS (RISING K–8TH GRADE) 20 SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & ARTS CAMPS (RISING K–6TH GRADE) 22 TECHNOLOGY CAMPS (RISING K–8TH GRADE) 24 AQUATICS PROGRAM (RISING PREK–10TH GRADE) 27 EXTEND YOUR DAY (RISING PRE-SCHOOL–10TH GRADE) 28 TUITION & WAYS TO SAVE 29 HOW TO ENROLL & GENERAL INFORMATION 29 Bring a spark to your child’s summer Dear ESF Camp Families, At ESF Summer Camps, every kid is free to explore their curiosity and power their potential. Through best-in-class curriculum, boys and girls, ages 3-15, ignite their interests and prepare for bright futures in any field—whether it’s sports, science, technology, the arts or all of the above. Our experienced adult staff knows that the most important role we play in our campers’ lives is to provide a safe place to build character, inspire gratitude and spark friendships. Our exciting 2019 program line-up includes 60+ award-winning activities, uniquely designed to encourage exploration and personal growth. We provide the tools to promote creativity, develop leadership skills, build self-esteem and improve athletic ability. Cultivate your child’s interests with a summer experience that speaks to them—“Love Your Summer.” We encourage you to enroll soon since space is limited. If you have any questions, please call us anytime to learn more about how we can customize your child’s ESF experience. We’ll see you this summer! MICHAEL J. ROUSE Executive Director & Co-Founder FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! /ESFsummercamps 1 THE GOLD STANDARD EXPERIENCED ADULT STAFF ESF is more than just a summer camp program; we’re in the business of developing good people. Our year-round team is committed to fostering our campers’ passions and expanding their horizons through fun, innovative and enriching experiences. Our camps are run by the finest collaboration of A TRADITION educators brought together for a premier summer camp experience. Our Team possesses a deep OF EXCELLENCE commitment to the development of our campers and a profound sensitivity to the unique needs of each and every one of them. 2 ENROLL TODAY! esfcamps.com/Gilman | 410.532.2300 CHARACTER AND LIFE SKILLS Our character-building curriculum is expertly designed to explore and expand our campers’ innate talents, curiosities, self-esteem and social skills. An UNPARALLELED CURRICULUM ESF summer will have a lasting impact on every We are hard at work 12 months out of the year camper’s growth and development. researching and preparing experiences that our campers look forward to all year long. Guided by UNWAVERING COMMITMENT TO SAFETY the cutting-edge standards and best practices Safety, health and well-being are our priorities of today’s leading companies, our subject matter and we’ve put protocols and mandates into place experts provide a deeply innovative curriculum. to ensure every summer is a great summer. From carline and security to handling special allergies or WORLD-CLASS CAMPUSES other needs, you can rest assured that your child is Only the best will do for our campers. Pristine in the best of care. campuses are transformed into fun and safe environments, with state-of-the-art facilities for fun-filled camp experiences, rain or shine. Incredible aquatics facilities host our camper and parent approved swim lessons and recreational swim periods. Swimming is a camper favorite! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! /ESFsummercamps 3 THE ULTIMATE SUMMER PLAYGROUND 4 ENROLL TODAY! esfcamps.com/Gilman | 410.532.2300 WE TRANSFORM THE PRISTINE CAMPUS OF GILMAN SCHOOL each summer into a wonderfully welcoming camp setting offering exceptional, authentic camp experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. ESF Camps at Gilman School is home to a community of children and staff that features extensive indoor and outdoor facilities and provides the perfect setting for campers of all ages to learn and grow. Our exceptional standards include providing a safe, fun, and comfortable environment. Campus facilities are complete with a 25-meter indoor swimming pool, athletic fields, athletic complex with two full-sized gymnasiums, air-conditioned classrooms and art studios, cafeteria, theater and more for campers to explore, rain or shine! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! /ESFsummercamps 5 CAMPS OVERVIEW GROW UP WITH ESF Great summer experiences come in all shapes and sizes, and no two campers are alike. From one year to the next their interests and curiosities change, and camp experiences should too. ESF’s summer programs play at many levels, with each activity designed to appeal to its specific age group. With more than sixty activities for every age and interest, kids can grow up with ESF. 6 ENROLL TODAY! esfcamps.com/Gilman | 410.532.2300 THE ESF PREMIER COLLECTION MINI CAMP DAY CAMP SPORTS Rising Rising CAMP rd Pre-School PreK–3 Grades Rising 1st–9th Grades A FUN-FILLED, FIRST WAY MORE THAN A SPORTS CAMP CAMP EXPERIENCE! TYPICAL DAY CAMP! REIMAGINED A fun-filled, first camp experience Includes daily swim instruction and exciting The NEW SportsLab, powered by Under for our youngest campers. Enjoy hands-on activities, which include art, sports, Armour offers multiple sports, skills musical adventures, science & nature, science, drama, special events, theme days, contests, game play, daily swimming and crafts, water play, sports, theme days time-honored traditions and more! fun weekly events. Novice and experienced and more! Campers grouped by rising grade level. athletes are exposed to a dynamic combination of sports and character. Campers grouped by rising grade level. SENIOR SPECIALTY TECH CAMP MAJOR CAMPS Rising CAMPS Rising th th th 4 –10 Grades Rising K–8 Grades K–8th Grades EXPERIENCES THEY’LL CHOOSE A MAJOR AND TECHNOLOGY + DESIGN NEVER OUTGROW! BEGIN A JOURNEY! + CODE Reach new heights through innovative Dive into your passions with one of Choose from a variety of technology True Life Adventures designed to our Specialty Major Camps for varied camps for a hands-on experience that broaden the horizons for our oldest grades and interests in science, the arts, allows for imagination, exploration and fun! campers. Enjoy fun, award-winning engineering and more. Campers form collaborative teams by rising activities: swimming, art, sports, team Campers form collaborative teams by rising grade level. initiatives, service learning, leadership grade level. skills, and much more! Campers grouped by rising grade level. NEW! SUPER SAVER RATES AVAILABLE FOR CLUB OT AQUATICS PROGRAM EXTEND YOUR DAY Rising PreK–10th Grades Rising Pre-School–10th Grades Our Red Cross certified lifeguards and instructors help campers The fun and learning continues with Club OT, our extended develop life skills while learning to swim confidently in a safe day program as well as specialty clinics and enrichment and fun environment. opportunities. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! /ESFsummercamps 7 " Building character drives higher achievement and greater fulfillment in life." —DR. JIM LOEHR World-renowned performance psychologist, best-selling author and ESF subject matter expert 8 ENROLL TODAY! esfcamps.com/Gilman | 410.532.2300 THE 8 ESF VIRTUES OF CHARACTER a.k.a THE ESFV's GRATITUDE EFFORT RESILIENCY We start each morning with We celebrate the amazing We provide campers with the a smile and by “Going Big” talents, accomplishments and tools to become stronger with (Being In Gratitude). efforts of our campers. each endeavor. RESPECT KINDNESS COMMUNITY We have no rules, only three We encourage campers to We celebrate teamwork and Agreements: Respect Yourself, perform random acts of build community at camp with Respect Others and Respect kindness and compassion. an emphasis on empathy. the Environment. POSITIVITY TRUSTWORTHINESS We practice positive language We develop leaders and and actively encourage a entrust them with unique mindset of “positive focus.” responsibilities at camp. ESF is the premier camp experience for valuable life lessons! FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK! /ESFsummercamps 9 MINI CAMP BOYS & GIRLS, RISING PRE-SCHOOL EVERY SUMMER HAS A STORY “Posy and her new ESF best friend Charlotte loved every part of Mini Camp. They loved splashing around in the tiny Mini Camp pool, and when the camp shows came around, they walked off the stage looking as if they had just won an Emmy. During Project Discovery they went on nature walks with magnifying glasses in their hands to look at the flowers, bugs and leaves they found. By the way they 10 E NROLL TODAY! talked about them, it was as if they had gone on a safari!” esfcamps.com/Gilman | 410.532.2300 FORMORE ONPOSY’S STORY, go to esfcamps.com/loveyoursummer BE playful INSTILLING ACTIVITIES • Circle Time GREATNESS • Arts & Crafts • Water Play STARTS HERE! • Dramatic Play • Music & Dance Admittedly, this is our most • Puppetry & Storytelling adorable camp. There are few • Science & Nature things more rewarding for us • Fun with Sports than watching the littlest ones HIGHLIGHTS starting off on their first-ever • Theme Days camp experience. • Special Events • Special Guests Days are packed with enriching • Special Person Visit Day activities including musical adventures, science and nature, MINI CAMP SHOW: crafts, water play, sports, theme A Barnyard Moosical Friday, July 26th days and more. This is the From Shawnee Press – camp they would design for By Michael and Jill Gallina themselves. MINI CAMP GRADUATION Friday, August 16th AT A GLANCE FAVORITE TRADITION BOYS & GIRLS RISING PRE-SCHOOL MINI CAMP GRADUATION (AGE 3) At the end of the summer, campers are honored for their SESSIONS & HOURS accomplishments, and receive an Official Mini Camp Graduation Cap 1-9 Week Options and Certificate.