Best Summer Programs for Teens in Delaware

1. Camp JCC Delaware

   Via siegeljcc.org/camp/register

   Action. Creation. Exploration. These are the three pillars of activities at camp and the basis on which Camp JCC Delaware makes sure that every camper has a varied schedule that simultaneously meets their desires and interests and challenged them and pushes their boundaries to promote growth. By focusing on engaging camp activities and empowering the campers through choice programming, campers grow and develop over the course of the summer. Using camper family input to develop the camp schedule from the ground-up, Camp JCC Delaware is able to create a program that best benefits every camper and meets their needs.

   Age 2 through Grade 10

2. DelTech Summer Camp

   Via dtcc.edu

   Our Camps program allows students to explore a variety of enrichment activities throughout the summer while experiencing the College environment. Each camp is a unique experience that provides the best of both worlds: EDUCATION and FUN!

   Ages 5-17

3. DCAD’s Young Artist’s Program

   Via dcad.edu

   Courses are led by DCAD’s engaging professors, who are all practicing professional artists and designers. Expect to be challenged in the classroom and through homework assignments while creating portfolio-building work. Small classes enable students to work closely with professors and their peers, gain valuable experience in critiques and flourish in the inspiring environment that is DCAD.

   Grades 9-12

4. UD Health Sciences

   Via chs.udel.edu

   Increasing diversity among health professionals improves access to healthcare for everyone. High school students are invited to apply for a six-day college immersion camp. The experience provides a deep exploration into health science majors and careers in an on-campus, college experience. Students will have the opportunity to engage with university faculty, researchers, graduate students and undergraduate mentors. The camp experience focuses on a variety of health sciences programs including, Nutrition, Health Behavior Science, Biotechnology, Exercise Science, Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and many more. Our goal is to provide all campers with a fun, safe and rewarding camp experience.

   Grades 9-12

5. Oscar Summer Research Program

   Via Oscar.desu.edu

   The OSCAR Summer research program is an 8-week program where DSU and local-area high school students are mentored by OSCAR scientists and conduct research in various OSCAR laboratories.

   Grades 11-12