Top Ten Summer Camps 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.  Cape Henlopen Park Summer Camp

   Via destateparks.com

   Day camps at Cape Henlopen focus on the unique natural and cultural resources within the park. Our staff provides a safe and fun opportunity for children to enjoy the park and make new friends. Participants will share such experiences as seining, hiking, beachcombing and other outdoor adventures.

   Ages 5-12

3. Camp Tockwogh

   Via ymcacamptockwogh.org

   At YMCA Camp Tockwogh, we foster healthy living and social responsibility through the development of independence, confidence, lifelong learning and character in youth, teens and families. We are a spectacular, rural camp on 309 well-preserved acres spread over a mile and a half of Chesapeake Bay shoreline.

   Grades 2-9

4. Adventure Kids

   Via adventurekidscamp.com

   Our mission is to provide a safe, enriching environment for children that enhances social skills and self-esteem, nurtures spiritual growth, and instills a sense of responsibility and respect for the Earth and all her natural resources.

   Ages 6-12

5. Camp Quoowant

   Via ymcade.org

   Get ready for an awesome summer adventure at Camp Quoowant! Create lifelong memories, learn new skills and spend summer just being a kid! Have fun in day camp with awesome weekly themes and out of this world field trips. Get active in our specialty and sports camps with choices like Tennis, Baseball, Dodgeball, Dance, Arts and Crafts and more!

   Grades K-11

6. Delaware Nature Society

   Via delawarenaturesociety.org

   Let your child explore, discover, and experience the outdoors this summer at our fun and educational caring Summer Camps. Meet our talented, caring, safety-certified education team.

   Ages 3-17

7. 4-H Camps

   Via extension.udel.edu/4h/projects-activities-for-members/4-h-camps-in-delaware/

   Each summer Delaware 4-H provides many opportunities for 4-H members and the public to participate in camps. Some camp programs are offered as state-wide camps, while others are offered by individual county offices. Both day camps and overnight camps are offered.

   Ages 8-19

8. Delaware Dance Company

   Via delawaredancecompnay.org

   Delaware Dance Company is excited to offer a new program in Musical Theatre. Intended to acquaint participants to the required versatility and expressiveness needed for the professional stage, both novice and experienced dancers will learn from former and current Broadway professionals. Younger dancers will be given the opportunity to see, learn from, and ask questions of experienced professionals, while still getting the opportunity to shape and “star” in their own mini-musical. Experienced dancers will be offered the same rigorous training as other DDC Intensive Workshops, but with additional classes and choreography taught by visiting professionals. All participants will learn about auditions and resumes, and will receive instruction in acting and singing as well as daily classes in dance.

   Ages 6-12

9. Brandywine Zoo Summer CamP

   Via brandywinezoo.org

   Through our Summer Camp program we hope to inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists and stewards of our natural world. Camps focus on the weekly topic and the instructors have activities planned to match. Depending on the camp, activities may include “behind the scenes” tours, keeper talks, games, crafts and plenty of tours of the Zoo. Your child can expect to learn and have fun while they are at the Brandywine Zoo!

   Ages 4-17

10. Bellevue State Park Summer Camps

    Via destateparks.com

    Bellevue State Park is the place to be this summer! Activities include sports and games, nature exploration, arts and crafts, and a weekly field trip outside of the park all related to the weekly theme.

    Ages 4-15