Special Notice
Delaware State Parks has been evaluating which of our parks are able to offer camps this summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, based on evaluation of facilities, including bathrooms, available staff and camper interest, summer camps at the following locations have been canceled:
- Brandywine Creek State Park
- Cape Henlopen State Park
- Killens Pond State Park
- Trap Pond State Park
Selected camps at the following sites will run, but may have limited hours, registration and activities:
- Alapocas Run State Park
- Bellevue State Park
- White Clay Creek State Park
- Lums Pond State Park
Registered participants will be contacted and informed of changes. Full refunds will be offered upon request.
Summer Camp Registration Information
Alapocas Run State Park Rock Climbing Camps
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) 577-1167
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 19803
(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 at the Blue Ball Barn, or call (302) 577-1164 for phone payment. Make checks out to Alapocas Run State Park.
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.
Bellevue State Park Summer Camps
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, MasterCard and Discover 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 full-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.
Brandywine Zoo Camps
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 2020
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:
p>Aftercare is available from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.Aftercare Fee: $60/week or $15/day
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 for Mini Day Camp 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: $60/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 8:30 a.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
Payment and Cancellation Policies
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.
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.
Lums Pond State Park Summer Camps
1068 Howell School Road
Bear, De 19701
Phone: (302) 368-6989
Fax: (302) 368-6971
Email: DNREC_LumsPrograms@delaware.gov or Samantha.Sobel@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 1; must be available to attend mandatory training in May.
White Clay Creek State Park Summer Camps
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 9. 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.
