ESF Dream Camp Foundation

Dream Camp Afterschool and Summer Camp programs provide tuition free out-of-school-time programing for underserved youth in grades 1-12. Providing free transportation for students from their homes or schools and back has allowed children from over 40 zip codes in the city of Philadelphia to attend Dream Camp’s summer program. To qualify for admission to Dream Camp programs families must qualify for the free and reduced lunch program. Dream Camp focuses on academic support, character building, and long-term mentoring by utilizing developmental curriculum that educates the “whole” child throughout their 1st -12th grade schooling. Dream Camp strives to break the cycle of generational poverty in underserved communities by teaching children to create successful pathways for themselves. Dream Camp empowers them to become future leaders and contributors to the city. Mission: The Mission of Dream Camp Summer Program and After School Academy is to transform the lives of underserved youth through innovative year-long programs that Nurture the Individual, Educate the Mind and Inspire the Spirit. Vision: We strive to break the cycle of generational poverty in underserved communities by teaching children to create successful pathways for themselves. Dream Camp empowers them to become future leaders and contributors to the city.