Delaware summer camps.
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Summer Science Program (SSP)
Wilmington · Ages 16–17 · $2,360/week
Traditional Day CampCamp Small Wonder
Dover · Ages 5–12 · $125/week
Traditional Day CampCamp GWC - Full Day Camp
Newark · Ages 5–12 · $185/week
Traditional Day CampCamp GWC - Full Day Camp
Newark · Ages 5–12 · $185/week
SportsNewark Parks & Recreation Summer Camps
Newark · Ages 5–15 · $135/week
Outdoors/NatureCreekin' for Critters
Wilmington · Ages 6–8 · $175/week
Outdoors/NatureZ is for Zoo Summer Camp
Wilmington · Ages 4–12 · $130/week
Outdoors/NatureDelaware Nature Society Summer Camp
Hockessin · Ages 3–17
SpecialtyESF Bold Summers at Sanford School
Hockessin · Ages 10–15
AcademicESF For-Credit Accelerated Academic Courses at Sanford School
Hockessin · Ages 13–18
Traditional Day CampESF Intermediate Division at Sanford School
Hockessin · Ages 6–8
SpecialtyESF Jr. 76ers Camps at Sanford School
Hockessin · Ages 6–14
SpecialtyESF Phillies Baseball Academy at Sanford School
Hockessin · Ages 6–14
SpecialtyESF Summer Camps at Sanford School - Mini Explorers Camp
Hockessin · Ages 3–5
SpecialtyESF Summer Camps at Sanford School - Specialty Camps
Hockessin · Ages 6–14
Community/Rec CenterCity of Newark Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camps
Newark · Ages 5–15
Theater/MusicUniversity of Delaware Community Music School - Musical Theatre - On Stage!
Newark · Ages 10–18 · $322/week
Outdoors/NaturePark Young'uns
Dover · Ages 5–6
Traditional Day CampHicks Summer Recreation Camp
Wilmington · Ages 6–13
SportsFishing Camp
Dover · Ages 8–10 · $210/week
Outdoors/NatureNature Explorers Session 1
Dover · Ages 5–7 · $200/week
Community/Rec CenterSuper Summer Playground
Dover · Ages 6–12 · $125/week
Outdoors/NatureArchery - Camp
Newark · Ages 8–12 · $135/week
SportsBasketball - Coach B's Kids Back-to-Basics Camp
Newark · Ages 6–13 · $189/week
AdventureNature Rock Climbing Camp
Bear · Ages 10–14 · $260/week
SportsESF Multi-Sports Camp at Sanford School
Hockessin · Ages 6–14
Traditional Day CampESF Summer Camps at Sanford School
Hockessin · Ages 3–15
Traditional Day CampESF Summer Camps at Sanford School - Day Camp
Hockessin · Ages 6–14
Traditional Day CampBright Horizons at Wilmington
Wilmington · Ages 3–5
Traditional Day CampFind Preschools in Wilmington, DE
Wilmington · Ages 3–5
SportsSmart Golf Academy Full Day Summer Camp
Wilmington · Ages 6–17 · $599/week
AdventureAppalachian Trail – Backpack & Rock Climb
Wilmington · Ages 14–16 · $2,800/week
SportsCoach B's Kids Back-to-Basics Basketball Camp
Newark · Ages 7–14 · $180/week
Community/Rec CenterNo programs found.
Dover · Ages 5–12
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.
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.