Camp · Outdoors/Nature · Ages 8–12 · $135/week
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Archery - Camp

Rittenhouse Park, 228 West Chestnut Hill Road, Newark, DE 19711 · $135/week

This is an archery day camp offered by the City of Newark, Delaware Parks and Recreation Department for children aged 8-14, focusing on basic archery skills.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the City of Newark, DE Parks and Recreation Department's catalog. The 'Archery - Camp' is listed as a day camp for ages 8-14, costing $135 for residents and $150 for non-residents. The description states participants will learn basic archery skills, safety, and proper shooting techniques. The camp is offered in multiple sessions throughout the summer. There is no information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies explicitly stated on the catalog page for this specific camp. The owner type is clearly municipal-parks, as it is run by the City of Newark's Parks and Recreation department.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Archery - Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Address: 220 S Main St, Newark, DE 19711
  • Phone: (302) 366-7000
  • Cost notes: USD. City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Archery - Camp

What ages does Archery - Camp accept?
Archery - Camp is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Archery - Camp cost?
Archery - Camp publishes $135/week for the standard session. USD. City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Archery - Camp's hours?
Archery - Camp runs 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Archery - Camp?
Archery - Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Archery - Camp provide lunch?
Archery - Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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