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Delaware summer camps.

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Academic

Summer Science Program (SSP)

Wilmington · Ages 16–17 · $2,360/week

Traditional Day Camp

Camp Small Wonder

Dover · Ages 5–12 · $125/week

Traditional Day Camp

Camp GWC - Full Day Camp

Newark · Ages 5–12 · $185/week

Traditional Day Camp

Camp GWC - Full Day Camp

Newark · Ages 5–12 · $185/week

Sports

Newark Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

Newark · Ages 5–15 · $135/week

Outdoors/Nature

Creekin' for Critters

Wilmington · Ages 6–8 · $175/week

Outdoors/Nature

Z is for Zoo Summer Camp

Wilmington · Ages 4–12 · $130/week

Outdoors/Nature

Delaware Nature Society Summer Camp

Hockessin · Ages 3–17

Specialty

ESF Bold Summers at Sanford School

Hockessin · Ages 10–15

Academic

ESF For-Credit Accelerated Academic Courses at Sanford School

Hockessin · Ages 13–18

Traditional Day Camp

ESF Intermediate Division at Sanford School

Hockessin · Ages 6–8

Specialty

ESF Jr. 76ers Camps at Sanford School

Hockessin · Ages 6–14

Specialty

ESF Phillies Baseball Academy at Sanford School

Hockessin · Ages 6–14

Specialty

ESF Summer Camps at Sanford School - Mini Explorers Camp

Hockessin · Ages 3–5

Specialty

ESF Summer Camps at Sanford School - Specialty Camps

Hockessin · Ages 6–14

Community/Rec Center

City of Newark Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camps

Newark · Ages 5–15

Theater/Music

University of Delaware Community Music School - Musical Theatre - On Stage!

Newark · Ages 10–18 · $322/week

Outdoors/Nature

Park Young'uns

Dover · Ages 5–6

Traditional Day Camp

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp

Wilmington · Ages 6–13

Sports

Fishing Camp

Dover · Ages 8–10 · $210/week

Outdoors/Nature

Nature Explorers Session 1

Dover · Ages 5–7 · $200/week

Community/Rec Center

Super Summer Playground

Dover · Ages 6–12 · $125/week

Outdoors/Nature

Archery - Camp

Newark · Ages 8–12 · $135/week

Sports

Basketball - Coach B's Kids Back-to-Basics Camp

Newark · Ages 6–13 · $189/week

Adventure

Nature Rock Climbing Camp

Bear · Ages 10–14 · $260/week

Sports

ESF Multi-Sports Camp at Sanford School

Hockessin · Ages 6–14

Traditional Day Camp

ESF Summer Camps at Sanford School

Hockessin · Ages 3–15

Traditional Day Camp

ESF Summer Camps at Sanford School - Day Camp

Hockessin · Ages 6–14

Traditional Day Camp

Bright Horizons at Wilmington

Wilmington · Ages 3–5

Traditional Day Camp

Find Preschools in Wilmington, DE

Wilmington · Ages 3–5

Sports

Smart Golf Academy Full Day Summer Camp

Wilmington · Ages 6–17 · $599/week

Adventure

Appalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb

Wilmington · Ages 14–16 · $2,800/week

Sports

Coach B's Kids Back-to-Basics Basketball Camp

Newark · Ages 7–14 · $180/week

Community/Rec Center

No programs found.

Dover · Ages 5–12

↘ pricing

Weekly camp pricing in Delaware.

Across 17 Delaware camps that publish per-week pricing, the median is $185/week. Most camps cluster between $135 and $260. The 95th percentile sits at $2,360 — premium overnight, adventure, and elite STEM programs.

Percentile Weekly cost Typical fit
25th $135 Community / city-park day camps
50th (median) $185 Standard private day camps
75th $260 Specialty STEM, arts, sports academies
95th $2,360 Premium overnight, residential, elite

Prices reflect publicly listed weekly rates as of the most recent catalog refresh. Not every camp publishes a weekly rate, so the sample size (17) is smaller than the total camp count.

↘ FAQ

Common questions about Delaware camps.

How many summer camps run in Delaware?
Delaware has 34 active camps in our directory across 0 metros as of the most recent catalog refresh. The directory is updated nightly from operator-published sessions; counts shift modestly as 2026 registration opens and closes.
What does a typical week of summer camp cost in Delaware?
Across 17 Delaware camps that publish weekly pricing, the median is $185/week. The 25th–75th percentile range runs $135 to $260/week. Specialty programs (overnight, adventure, premium STEM) sit above the 75th percentile; community-rec and city-park day camps cluster below the 25th.
Do Delaware camps offer financial aid or scholarships?
Yes — many Delaware camps offer need-based scholarships, sliding-scale tuition, or partial financial aid; the directory's financial-aid filter surfaces them on each metro hub. Camp Adventure (the federal IRS dependent-care FSA) is also widely accepted, plus state-level subsidies in some jurisdictions. Check each camp's registration page for current-year aid availability.
When does Delaware summer camp registration usually open?
Most Delaware camps open 2026 summer registration between November 2025 and February 2026, with the highest-demand specialty and overnight programs filling waitlists by mid-January. Community day camps with rolling admission stay open into spring. Each camp listing in our directory links to its operator's registration page so you can see live availability.
Are Delaware summer camps regulated for safety?
Delaware camps that operate as overnight programs or that serve regulated age groups follow state/provincial public-health permits and local fire-and-life-safety codes. ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation is a separate, voluntary national standard covering staffing, programming, and risk-management — accredited camps are flagged with the "ACA-accredited" filter in our directory.
What's the difference between a day camp and an overnight camp in Delaware?
Day camps run during the workday — typically 9 AM to 3 or 4 PM, Monday through Friday — and most include extended-care add-ons. Overnight (sleepaway) camps run continuously for 1–8 weeks; campers live on-site, programming is integrated with shared meals and cabin life, and staff-to-camper ratios are higher. Filter the Delaware directory by "Day Camp" or "Overnight" to compare like-for-like.
Where can I find camps near a specific Delaware city?
Open the Delaware directory and select a metro tile — each city hub lists every active camp in that metro with filters for camp type, age band, features, and month. The directory uses geographic bounding boxes (not just postal-code matching), so camps in adjacent suburbs surface alongside city-center options.