Full-Day Camps
Full-Day Recreation Camps
With 5 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, arts and crafts, along with educational presentations and life skills development. Each week, campers travel to different field trip sites and get to enjoy visits from Mr. Softee, and trips to the pool. All of these amenities are included in the camp fees.
- Ages 7-12
- Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
- $130 per child per week
- Extended care available from 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.for an additional $35 per child per week
Registration opens March 1
Cedar Lane Elementary - Middletown
1259 Cedar Lane, Middletown, DE 19709
8 Weeks, June 22-August 14
Garfield Park Community Recreation Center - New Castle
26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle DE 19702
8 Weeks, June 22-August 14
Brandywine Springs Elementary - Pike Creek
2916 Duncan Road, Wilmington, DE 19808
6 Weeks, June 22-July 31
Richey Elementary School - Newport
105 East Highland Avenue, Newport, DE 19804
8 Weeks, June 22-August 14
Talley Day at Brandywine Hundred Library - North Wilmington
1300 Foulk Road, North Wilmington, DE 19803
10 Weeks, June 22-August 28
Specialty Full-Day Recreation Camps
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 the Delaware Nature Society.
Rockwood Park, 4651 Washington Street Extension, Wilmington, DE 19809
3 weeks, July 13-17, August 3-7, August 17-21.
Artventures Camp
Explore your creativity by creating abstract art using watercolors, pen and ink. Learn color mixing, pointillism and make 3D paper sculptures. Led by a resident artist, includes a field trip and one day of swimming.
The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
1 week, July 20-24.
Musical Theatre Camp
Campers enjoy drama workshops, theatre games, singing, and acting/improv. Includes a field trip and one day of swimming. In partnership with Child Drama Workshops.
The Art Studio, 310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington, DE 19804
1 week, July 27-31.
Field Trips
New Castle County Summer Recreation Camps offer campers a fun-filled summer, including a weekly field trip to a variety of exciting places and venues in the tri-state area. Check out these awesome locations! These activities are for full-day and specialty rec camps only.
*Trips are subject to change due to camp scheduling.
Week 1: Christina Roller Rink
Week 2: Main Event
Week 3: Brandywine Zoo
Week 4: Franklin Institute
Week 5: Pleasant Hills Bowling Alley
Week 6: Fort Delaware
Week 7: Iron Hill Science Center
Week 8: Rockwood Park & Museum
Week 9: Mt. Cuba Observatory
Week 10: Oasis Family Fun Center
Weekly Themes and Friday Fun Days
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 1: We Are Family; Friday Fun Day: Crazy Hat Day
Week 2: Explore the West; Friday Fun Day: Cowboys and Cowgirls Day
Week 3: Wild, Wild Animals; Friday Fun Day: Stone Pets Day
Week 4: Under The Sea; Friday Fun Day: Let’s Go “Fishing” Day
Week 5: We’re All Superheroes!; Wear Your Cape Day
Week 6: Olympics Games; Friday Fun Day: Wear Your Medals Day
Week 7: Arts Alive; Friday Fund Day: Tie Dye Day
Week 8: Backyard Bash; Friday Fun Day: Delaware Day
Week 9: The Moon, The Sun, and the Stars; Friday Fun Day: Create Your Universe Day
Week 10: Fall Forward; Friday Fun Day: Camp Favorites and Best Adventures Day