How to Register

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your camper.

Registration is accepted by fax or email with full payment at the time of registration. Your child will not be registered until payment has been received.

After care is available Monday- Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m., $10 per day or $35 for the week.

Fax:(302) 577-7084

Payment can be done over the phone (preferred), in person, or mailed in.

By Mail or In Person:

Blue Ball Barn

Alapocas Run State Park

1914 W. Park Drive

Wilmington, DE  19802

(302)577-1164

To register by Email:

Download the PDF registration form

and email it to: DNREC_WilmingtonProg@delaware.gov

Payment accepted:

Credit card preferred. In person at either Alapocas Run or Wilmington State Parks, or call (302) 577-7020 for phone payment. Make checks out to Wilmington State Parks.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and/or requests to reschedule must be received 30 days before the start of camp and will be subject to a $30 administrative fee. There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp. Please refer to the registration packet for other information and policies.

800 Carr Road

Wilmington, DE 19809

(302) 761-6963

How to Register

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your camper.

Registration is accepted by mail, fax, email or in person with full payment at the time of registration. Your child will not be registered until payment has been received. Mail or walk-in registration is at the park office. Check, cash, Visa and MasterCard accepted for payment. Payment may be made in person, by mail or by telephone with credit card.

Before and After Care

Before care and after care are available for all full-day camps unless otherwise noted. Before care begins at 7:30 a.m. and after care runs through 5:30 p.m. The cost is $30 per week each or $60 for both. If you need care before 8:45 a.m., you must register for before care. Fees are charged for late pick-up.

Scholarships

A limited amount of scholarship funds are available for ful-day camps through a contribution from the Friends of Bellevue State Park. For information on how to apply, call (302) 761-6963.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and requests to reschedule must be received no fewer than 30 days before camp begins and will be subject to an administrative fee. There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp.

How to Register

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your camper.

Submit your forms by:

Dropping them off at

Brandywine Creek State Park Nature Center/Office

41 Adams Dam Rd.

Wilmington, DE

or

Emailing them to

Lisa Watt

Faxing them to:

(302) 577-7756

Phone, e-mail and faxed registrations will be accepted beginning Monday, February 4.

Mail-in registrations cannot be accepted. You will not be guaranteed a spot with a mailed-in registration.

Outdoor activities will be held as weather permits. After care, when available, is offered Monday through Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee of $40 for the week or $15 per day.

Forms of payment accepted:

Check, cash, Visa, MasterCard

We accept payment:

In person or over the phone with credit card number

Payment due:

100% of payment is due at time of registration

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and requests to reschedule must be received no fewer than 30 days before camp begins and will be subject to an administrative fee.

There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp.

Brandywine Zoo

1001 North Park Drive, Wilmington, DE 19802

Questions: Camps@BrandywineZoo.org or (302) 571-7850

Register for camps on the Zoo's website

Summer Camp Registration begins: January, 2019

Full-Day Summer, Spring Break, and Specialty Camps

Full-Day Camp Time:

9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Drop-off from 8:30a.m. to 8:59 a.m. Pick-up from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aftercare:

Aftercare is available from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. Monday – Thursday. No aftercare available on Fridays.

Aftercare Fee: $50/week or $15/day

Mini Day Camps

Mini Day Camp Time:

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m

Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. Pick-up from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

All campers must be completely toilet-trained to attend. This means that campers must be able to use the restroom on their own, requiring no assistance. All campers are required to bring a packed snack to camp each day.

Aftercare: Aftercare is available from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. only, Monday through Friday. Campers will need to have a packed lunch if registered for Aftercare and will join other campers for a 12 p.m. lunch.

Aftercare Fee: $50/week or $15/day

Payment and Cancellation Policies

Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. A $25 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30th; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1; no refunds after June 1.

Full-Day Holiday Camps

Holiday Camp Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Drop-off from 8:30a.m. to 8:59 a.m. Pick-up from 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Aftercare: Aftercare may be available for select camps from 4 p.m.-5 p.m.

Aftercare Fee: $15/day

Half-Day Holiday Camps

Half-Day Holiday Camp Time: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m

Drop-off from 8:30 a.m. to 8:59 a.m. Pick-up from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Aftercare: Aftercare (“Lunch Bunch”) may be available for select holiday camps from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.. Campers will need to have a packed lunch if registered for Lunch-Bunch Aftercare.

Aftercare Fee: $10/day

Payment and Cancellation Policies

Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. A $25 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30th; ½ refund for cancellations after May 1; no refunds after June 1.

Payments can be made online or by check (with completed registration packet).

Holiday and Spring Camps

Payment is due in full at time of registration for Zoo Camp. There will be no refunds for those that cancel within 14 days of Holiday or Spring Camp dates. Those who wish to cancel their registration 15 days or more from the Holiday/Spring Camp dates may receive a Zoo Camp credit. Any Zoo Camp credits given must be used within 365 days or less of the cancellation date.

15099 Cape Henlopen Drive

Lewes, DE 19958

(302) 645-6852

Registration Info: All camps except Junior Lifeguard Program

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your camper.

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.

For more information about registration, please contact the Seaside Nature Center at (302) 645-6852.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and requests to reschedule must be received no fewer than 30 days before camp begins and will be subject to an administrative fee. There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp.

Registration info: Junior Lifeguard Program only

To register, download a Junior Lifeguard registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your child. Registration closes May 24. All registration forms and payment should be dropped off at the Cape Henlopen State Park office address above.

Junior Lifeguards are eligible to register as United States Lifesaving Association (USLA) members, and/or compete in USLA Junior Competitions. An additional charge for USLA membership is required. Please contact Junior Lifeguard Coordinator Tim Staudmyer for more details at timothystaudmyer@gmail.com or call (301) 535-2484.

To be eligible for the Junior Lifeguard Program, each participant must have minimum swimming ability. Those who are unable to tread water or do not have basic swimming skills will not be allowed to participate. A swim test is held on the first day. Previous participants in the program may opt out of the test with authorization from a parent or legal guardian.

Junior Lifeguards 14 to 16 years old may enroll in our mentoring program. These Junior Lifeguards will follow along with our full-time guards at a beach of their choice from 9 a.m. to -1 p.m. each Thursday during the program window. There is no additional charge for this program.

5025 Killens Pond Road

Felton, DE 19943

(302) 284-4299

For information on any of our camps, please call the Nature Center at (302) 284-4299.

How to Register

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your camper. Registrations can be mailed to the park, or by emailing DNREC_KillensPrograms@delaware.gov. We accept VISA, MasterCard, cash and check. We reserve the right to cancel camps that have fewer than five registrants.

Submit Your Registration Form

By Mail:

5025 Killens Pond Road

Felton, DE 19943

By Email:

DNREC_KillensPrograms@delaware.gov

Before- and Aftercare

Week-long camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Nature Center. Before-care is from 8 to 8:30 a.m and is $10 per day or $15 per week. Aftercare runs from 4-5p.m and is $10 per day or $25 per week.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and requests to reschedule must be received no fewer than 30 days before camp begins and will be subject to an administrative fee. There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp.

1068 Howell School Road

Bear, De 19701

Phone: (302) 368-6989

Fax: (302) 368-6971

Email: DNREC_LumsPrograms@delaware.gov or Angel.Burns@delaware.gov

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your camper.

Registration is accepted by mail, fax, email or in person with full payment at the time of registration. Payment can be made in person, mailed, or over the phone with credit card. 100% of payment is due at time of registration.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and requests to reschedule must be received in writing no fewer than 30 days before camp begins and will be subject to an administrative fee. There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp.

Counselor in Training (CIT): Opportunities for Teens

Do you like working with younger kids and being outside in the summer? Do you need service hours for school or youth group? Be a CIT at Lums Pond State Park Summer Camps. You must be at least 14 years old and be available to attend our orientation. There is a registration fee that includes a t-shirt. Call or email for more information. Application deadline is April 1st; must be available to attend mandatory training in May.

33587 Baldcypress Lane

Laurel, DE 19956

(302) 875-5163

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received to register your camper.

Camps run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Before care, from 8 to 9 a.m., and after care, from 4 to 5 p.m., are available for $40 per week, per child.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and requests to reschedule must be received no fewer than 30 days before camp begins and will be subject to an administrative fee. There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp.

Mailing Address:

750 Thompson Station Road

Newark, DE 19711

(302) 368-6900

Nature Center:

1475 Creek Road

Newark, DE 19711

To register, download a registration packet and complete the form. The registration form must be completely filled out and payment received (credit card preferred) to register your camper.

Email it to: Deborah.Davies@delaware.gov

or

FAX it to (302) 368-6901

• All registrations must be accompanied by payment in full.
• Payment may be made by phone using Visa or MasterCard. Call (302) 368-6900.
• E-mail and faxed registrations will be accepted. Mailed-in registration cannot be guaranteed a spot.

Before Care

Before care available 8 am to 9 am Monday through Friday for an additional $35 per week or $10 per day.

Counselor in Training (CIT): Opportunities for Teens

Like working with younger kids and being outside in the summer? Need service hours for school or youth group? Be a CIT at White Clay Creek State Park Summer Camp. You must be at least 14, and be available to attend our orientation on Tuesday, June 11. There is a $35 registration fee that includes a camp T-shirt. Call (302) 368-6560 for more information, or to schedule an interview.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations and requests to reschedule must be received no fewer than 30 days before camp begins and will be subject to an administrative fee. There will be no refunds or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of camp.