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Camp GWC - Full Day Camp

George Wilson Center · $185/week

A full-day summer camp in Newark, DE, offering a variety of recreational activities for children.

▌ Editor's read Camp GWC is a full-day traditional summer camp for children aged 5-12, operated by the City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department at the George Wilson Center. The program runs from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with extended care options available until 6:00 PM. Activities include outdoor games, arts and crafts, and special events. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association. There is no specific mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided registration page. Google reviews for the George Wilson Center indicate a 4.5-star rating from 106 reviews, with comments often praising the facility and various programs offered by the City of Newark Parks and Recreation, though specific reviews for Camp GWC are not readily available.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

Camp GWC - Full Day Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

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: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Address: 220 S Main St, Newark, DE 19711
  • Phone: 302-366-7000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Resident discount available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp GWC - Full Day Camp

What ages does Camp GWC - Full Day Camp accept?
Camp GWC - Full Day Camp is open to children ages 5–12. 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 Camp GWC - Full Day Camp cost?
Camp GWC - Full Day Camp publishes $185/week for the standard session. Resident discount available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp GWC - Full Day Camp's hours?
Camp GWC - Full Day Camp runs 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp GWC - Full Day Camp?
Camp GWC - Full Day 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 Camp GWC - Full Day Camp provide lunch?
Camp GWC - Full Day 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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