Full-Day Camps
WEEKLY SESSIONS
- Ages 7-12
- Camps fees are $130 per week
- Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Extended Care is $35 per child per week (7:30 a.m.-9 and 4-5:30 p.m.)
- A limited number of Financial Aid and Purchase Of Care scholarships available.
Please call 302-395-5654 for more information about financial aid.
Financial Aid Forms
Full-Day Recreation Camps
With five sites across New Castle County, our campers get to enjoy a variety of weekly themes focusing on programs and events, such as supervised games and activities, daily outdoor time, non-competitive sports and arts and crafts, along with educational presentations and life-skills development. Each week, campers travel to different field trip sites and enjoy a visit from Mr. Softee and a trip to the pool. Campers and counselors alike spend 20 minutes a day reading with the New Castle County Library Summer Reading Challenge at all camp locations. This year's theme is "A Universe of Stories". All of these amenities are included in camp fees. Camps meet Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., June 17-August 9 (*with the exception of Talley Day Camp). Fee is $130 per camper per week. Extended care is available 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for an additional $35 per camper per week. Ages 7-12
Five Locations
Full-Day Specialty Camps
Specialty Recreation Camps offer campers the chance to immerse themselves in exciting, more focused activities. Programs concentrate on a specialty area for the morning only, all of which are led by experienced staff and guest presenters. Campers still enjoy recreational activities, fresh air time, field trips and swimming. Camps meet Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee is $130 per camper per week. Extended care is available 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. for an additional $35 per camper per week. Ages 7-12
Four Specialty Camps
| ArtVentures Camp The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington |
July 29-Aug 2 | Registration
Opens March 1 |
Musical Theatre Camp The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington |
July 22-26 | Registration
Opens March 1 |
| Fashion Camp The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington |
July 22-26 | Registration
Opens March 1 |
| Science Explorers Camp 4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington |
June 17-21 July 8-12 August 5-9 |
Registration
Opens March 1 |
Artventures Camp
Campers have fun as they explore art by creating paste papers, yarn art, landscape collage and kinetic sculpture, led by a resident artist. Ages 7-12
July 29-August 2
The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington 19804
Music Theater Camp: Broadway Express
Campers enjoy drama workshops, theatre games, singing and acting/improv. In partnership with Child Drama Workshops. Ages 7-12
July 22-26
The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington 19804
Science Explorers Camp
Explore the wonderful world of science with hands-on activities designed to inspire and appeal to a variety of interests. In partnership with Delaware Nature Society. Ages 7-12
June 17-21
July 8-12
August 5-9
Rockwood Park Carriage House, 4651 Washington St. Extension, Wilmington 19809
Fashion Camp
Learn sewing, design, leadership and life skills in an all-girl format. Design and produce several take-home projects. Teens may earn volunteer hours. In partnership with Great Taste Design. Visit greattastedesign.com or call (302) 357-9521 for details and to register. Fee is $175 per camper per week. Price and ages vary for Fashion Camp. Ages 7-13
July 22-26
The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington 19804
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Field Trips
Friday Fun Days are designed for campers and counselors to dress up according to a weekly theme. Campers are encouraged to participate in Friday Fun Day dress-up festivities. Please don't purchase anything for these costumes, just be creative with what is already available!
Week I, June 17-21: Christiana Roller Rink
Week II, June 24-28: Delaware Museum of Natural History
Week III, July 1-5: Pleasant Hills Bowling Alley
Week IV, July 8-12: Franklin Institute with IMAX
Week V, July 15-19: Air Mobility Command Museum
Week VI, July 22-26: Wilmington & Western Railroad
Week VII, July 29-August 2: Trampoline Park
Week VIII, August 5-9: Rockwood Park and Museum
*Week IX, August 12-16: Oasis Family Fun Center
*Week X, August 19-23: Mt. Cuba Observatory
Weekly Themes and Friday Fun Days
New Castle County Summer Recreation Camps offer campers a fun-filled summer, including a weekly field trip to a variety of exciting places in the tri-state area.
Week I, June 17-21: We Are Family; Friday Fun Day - Crazy Hat Day
Week II, June 24-28: Wild, Wild West; Friday Fun Day - Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Week III, July 1-5: Movin; and Grovin’; Friday Fun Day - Favorite Sports Team Day
Week IV, July 8-12: Olympics Games; Friday Fun Day - Wear Your Medals Day
Week V, July 15-19: Shoot For The Moon; Friday Fun Day - Space Day
Week VI, July 22-26: Be a Superhero; Friday Fun Day - Wear your Cape Day Week
VII, July 29-August 2: Arts Alive; Friday Fun Day - Tie Dye Day Week
VIII, August 5-9: Backyard Bash; Friday Fun Day - Delaware Day
*Week IX, August 12-16: Shipwrecked; Friday Fun Day - Pirate Day
*Week X, August 19-23: Under The Sea; Friday Fun Day - Wear Your Beach Attire Day