Summer Camp Directory

2015 Delaware State Parks
SUMMER CAMPS
Table of Contents
Delaware State Parks offer half-day and full-day camps
all over Delaware for four- to seventeen-year-olds. Many
camps offer before and after care.
Camps by Park:
These camps are very popular, so parents are encouraged
to register children early. For dates, fees and registration
information, call the park of your choice or visit
destateparks.com/summercamp.
Bellevue State Park................................................4–6
Cancellations and requests to reschedule must
be received no fewer than 30 days before
camp begins and will be subject to a $30
administrative fee. There will be no refunds
or rescheduling within 30 days of the start of
camp. For the Brandywine Zoo’s payment and
cancellation policies,
please call
302) 571-7850.
Alapocas Run State Park..........................................3
Brandywine Creek State Park.................................7–9
Brandywine Zoo..................................................10 –1 2
Cape Henlopen State Park.................................13–14
Killens Pond State Park......................................15–16
Lums Pond State Park........................................17–20
Trap Pond State Park...............................................21
White Clay Creek State Park...............................22–25
Camps by Category:
Adventure and Sports...3, 6, 8, 9, 14–17, 19, 20, 24, 25
Animals and Wildlife...........5, 9–13, 15–19, 21–23, 25
Fishing.........................................................5, 6, 16, 21
History and Science.....5, 6, 9–12, 14–16, 18, 20, 21, 25
Nature Exploration......5, 8–9, 11–14, 16, 17, 21, 23–25
Spring Break Camps....................................4, 7, 10, 15
Water Recreation Camps..................6, 9, 15, 16, 18, 19
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ALAPOCAS RUN STATE PARK
BELLEVUE STATE PARK
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19803
Call Wilmington State Parks Office: (302) 577-7020
800 Carr Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 761-6963
Rock Climbing Nature Quest
Camp
Registration Information
June 15 – 19 or July 6 – 10
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.*
Ages 8 – 10
Learn to climb, make some friends
and have great nature adventures.
Campers will learn the basics of
rock climbing while completing an
adventure quest in Alapocas Run
State Park. Climbing equipment is
provided.
$275
Rock Climbing Adventure
Camp
June 22 – 26
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.*
Ages 11 – 13
Test your strength, agility and
concentration while exploring the
world of rock climbing. Campers will
learn the basics, climb indoors at the
Delaware Rock Gym, climb and hike at Alapocas Run State Park, and canoe the
Brandywine River. Climbing equipment is provided.
$275
Rock and Rappel Climbing Camp
July 13 – 17
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.*
Ages 13 – 17
Registration opens February 7
9 a.m. – Noon
At the Park Office. Register early at the Open House on January 22, 5 – 7 p.m.
Mail or walk-in registration is at the park office. Pay by check, cash, Visa,
MasterCard or Discover. Payments are accepted in person and by mail or phone
with credit card number. Half due at time of registration; full payment one month
before camp begins.
Before and After Care
Before and after care are available for all full-day camps. Before care begins at
7:30 a.m. and after care runs through 5:30 p.m. $30 per week each or $60 for both.
Scholarships
Limited scholarship funds may be available through a contribution from the Friends of
Bellevue State Park. For information on how to apply, call (302) 761-6963.
SPRING BREAK CAMP
April 6 – 10
Ages 7 – 12
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Experience spring awakening at
Bellevue with new discoveries,
hiking and crafts. After care is
available until 5:30 p.m.
No before care. Register
by March 23.
$175 or $40 per day
Challenge your mental and physical skills while exploring the world of rock
climbing. Campers will discover the basics of top rope climbing, learn belaying
and rappelling, and hike at Alapocas Run State Park. Climbing equipment is
provided.
$325
*after care, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., $10 per day/$30 for the week
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SPECIALTY CAMPS
Young Explorers
June 15 – 19: A Walk in the
Woods
July 13 – 17: Nature’s Rainbows
August 17 – 21: What’s That
Habitat?
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages 4 – 5 (or young 6)
Activities relate to the theme of the week
and are documented on our “Look What
We Did Today” wall. Each week will be
different; sign up for one or all three.
Before care is available; no after care.
$100
TRAVELING CAMPS
Junior Fishing
Fishing Camp
Learn different types of fishing, fishing
ethics, safety and techniques. Explore
the world of fish and fishing through
hikes, hands-on activities and…fishing.
This is not a traveling camp.
Fish at a different site each day to learn
about fresh and saltwater fishing,
fly fishing, fishing ethics, safety and
techniques. For all skill levels. All supplies
are included; campers may bring their
own equipment.
June 15 – 19 or June 29 – July 3
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 10
$210
Intro to Photography
August 10 – 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 10
Explore different techniques with
hands-on applications.Parents will be
invited to an art show on Friday that
highlights campers’ work.Supplies are
included in the camp fee.
$235
Bug Adventures
Junior Naturalist
June 29 – July 3
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 6 – 8
Explore a different nature theme each day
through outdoor exploration, discussions
and hands-on activities or crafts.
Campers will create a nature journal.
$210
Naturalist Apprentice
July 27 – 31
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 11 – 13
For serious nature lovers; we will
develop your naturalist skills and explore
stewardship principles. We will create and
use field guides, journals, crafts and more.
$210
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Ages 6 – 8
July 13 – 17
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you buggy for insects? Explore the
world of insects with
hikes, crafts,
hands-on
activities,
discussions and
more. By the end
of this week, you
will love bugs!
$210
June 22 – 26 or July 6 – 10
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 11 – 15
$300
Volunteerism Camp
Extreme Sports Camp
Participate in service projects at local
sites to learn about each organization’s
activities and volunteer opportunities.
Service projects include packing food,
visiting senior centers and gardening.
Travel to
different sites
for paintballing,
parasailing, rock
climbing, archery
and more. Learn
about safety and
team-building.
No experience
necessary.
August 10 – 14
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 12 – 15
$225
2015
RECREATION CAMPS
June 15—19
June 22—26
June 29—July 3
July 6—10
July 13—17
July 20—24
July 27—31
August 3—7
August 10—15
August 17—21
July 20 – 24 or July 27 – 31
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 12 – 15
$330
Amazing Animals
Creepy Crawlies
Water Wonders
Out of This World
Amazing Race
Mad Science
Pirate’s Cove
Wild Wild West
Hands on History
Gizmos and Gadgets
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 11
Activities include sports, games, nature exploration, arts and crafts and a weekly
field trip related to the week’s theme.
$185
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BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK
41 Adams Dam Road
Wilmington, DE
(302) 655-5740
All camps have new adventures, explorations, games, crafts and activities in
honor of Brandywine Creek State Park’s 50th Anniversary.
Outdoor activities will be held as weather permits.
After care, Monday through Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m., $40 per week.
Day Camp Open House
Saturday, January 24
10 a.m. – noon; walk-in registrations will be accepted.
Beginning Monday, February 9, phone, e-mail and faxed registrations will be
accepted. Mail-in registrations cannot be accepted. You will not be guaranteed a
spot with a mailed-in registration.
HALF-DAY CAMP
Nature Wonders
Session I: June 22 – 26
Session II: July 13 – 17
Session III: August 10 – 14
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages 4 – 6
Splash in the creek, hunt insects,
explore trails and look for animal tracks
while learning about nature through
games and take-home crafts.
$100
NEW in 2015!
Nature Wonders Lunch Bunch
Noon – 1 p.m.
Ages 4 – 6
Pack a lunch so your camper can
enjoy a picnic, story and fun time with
our naturalists after each session of
Nature Wonders.
$30 per week/session
FULL-DAY CAMPS AND SPECIALTY CAMPS
These camps have a campfire cookout on the last day. We roast hotdogs and
s’mores and enjoy lemonade to toast the end of a fun week of camp!
SPRING BREAK NATURE CAMP
April 6 – 10
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 6 – 10
Explore different
habitats through
games, activities
and crafts. Each day
features a different
theme, including
outdoor survival
skills, life in and
along the creek,and
animal adaptations.
No after care.
Nature Explorers
June 15 – 19
8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Ages 5 – 7
Explore our forests, meadows and
marshes. Discover a new animal and
its habitat each day through hikes,
creek investigations, nature games and
crafts. No after care.
$140
Outdoor Adventure Camp
Session I: June 22 – 26
Session II: July 20 – 24
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14
Enjoy an adventurous week of
activities like hiking, canoeing, disc
golfing, survival skills, building shelters,
orienteering, geocaching and rock
climbing. We will also go fishing, tube
the creek and play games. Campers
must be able to swim. No after care.
$240
$190 or $40
per day
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Ultimate Games
June 29 – July 3
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 10
Enjoy a week of super exciting
games, relays and exploration. We
will also go tubing on the creek,
geocaching, explore trails and splash
around on a hike. We travel to Lums
Pond at the end of the week for a
cross-camp competition. Campers
must be able to swim.
$185
New in 2015!
Nature Scientists
July 6 – 10
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 9 – 12
Make things fly, ooze, light up and drop
from the roof in fun, safe experiments.
Power a potato, make a film canister
rocket, make rock candy and more. We
will use our science skills as we explore
hiking trails, tube the Brandywine and
stomp through the creek.
$200
New in 2015!
Junior Wild Rangers
July 13 – 17
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 9 – 12
We travel to Flint Woods Nature
Preserve to learn about salamanders,
explore the Bluebird Trail and build and
a take-home bird box. Learn skills like
shelter building and tracking. Discover
the animals under your feet, like
“Gary,” our resident groundhog! Other
activities include tubing, fishing and
creek hikes.
Water Adventures
Session I: July 20 – 24
Session II: July 27 – 31
Session III: August 3 – 7
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8 – 10
From swimming and tubing to stream
stomps, boat races and raft-building
contests, campers will cool off and learn
about aquatics. Campers must be able
to swim.
$200
Wilderness Survival
July 6 – 10
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 7 – 10
Learn “Leave No Trace” skills, how to put
up a tent, how to build a campfire or a
survival shelter, orienteering, fishing, river
safety and more. Fun, safe experiences
prepare campers for outdoor adventures.
$210
BRANDYWINE ZOO
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 571-7788
Brandywine Zoo’s Summer Camps provide the opportunity to spend the summer
outside at the Zoo learning about animals, zoos and wildlife conservation.
Camps will be filled with Zoo visits, live animal presentations, crafts, games,
stories, learning projects and more.
Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due in full at time of registration.
A $25 processing fee will be charged for all cancellations up to April 30;
cancellations after May 1 will receive a 50% refund; no refunds after June 1.
After care: After care is available Monday – Thursday (no aftercare on Fridays).
4 – 5 p.m.
After care Fee: $40/week or $20/day
SPRING ZOO CAMP 2015
April 6 – 10
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 5 to 13
Wildlife Investigators
Drop off 8 – 8:30 a.m., camp starts promptly at 8:30. After care Monday through
Thursday until 5 p.m.;
no aftercare on Friday
Unravel a wildlife mystery with help from
a real park ranger. Learn techniques like
tracking and fingerprinting to solve the
“crime.” Explore insects, animals, trees
and creek life in exciting eco-explorations,
including creeking and tubing.
Each day of the week will
have its own zoo-related
theme. The week will be
filled with zoo visits, live
animal presentations,
games, crafts, songs,
learning projects and more.
$200/$175 for Delaware
Zoological Society (DZS)
members
Daily Fee: $55/$45 DZS
Aftercare fee: $40/week or
$20/day.
August 3 – 7
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 7 – 9
$165
$200
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FULL DAY CAMPS
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Drop-off from 8:15 to 9 a.m. Pick-up from 3:30 to 4 p.m.
Creature Classes
Rainforest Rangers
There’s no school at the zoo this summer
but there IS class. Discover different
classes of vertebrates and how to tell
them apart. Meet amphibians, reptiles,
birds and of course, mammals.
Become a Rainforest Ranger and
discover animals unique to rainforests.
Learn which animals call the rainforest
their home and discover ways to save
their shrinking habitat.
June 15 – 19, July 27 – 31
Ages 6 to 9
$200, $175 for members of
the Delaware Zoological Society
(DZS)
Structures of Survival
June 22 – 26, August 3 – 7
Ages 6 to 9
July 13 – 17
Ages 6 to 9
Jr. Zoo Keepers Basics
(Specialty Camp)*
July 13 – 17, July 27 – 31
Ages 8 to 10
See how some animals are cared for,
visit behind-the-scenes areas, learn
what it takes to feed and maintain more
than 100 animals per day, and complete
a week-long enrichment project.
Dog Days of Summer
Jr. Zoo Keepers Advanced
(Specialty Camp)*
June 29 – July 3
Ages 5 to 13
The dog days of summer can be “ruff” so
beat the heat while learning about cool
canines. Campers will learn responsible pet
care and explore different canine groups.
Daily Rate: $55, $45 DZS or
$200, $175 DZS (all 4 days)
WILD Artists
July 6 – 10
Ages 6 to 9
Set your creative side free and learn
about shapes, patterns, colors and
shades that occur naturally. Then
create your own masterpieces.
$200, $175 DZS
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Tales of Tails
July 20 – 24
August 10 – 14
Ages 6 to 9
August 17 - 21
Ages 5 to 9
Some animals eat plants, some eat
meat and some eat a little of both.
Take a culinary journey into the animal
kingdom and learn what’s on the menu
for some of your favorite animals.
Each day we will read an animal tale
then immerse ourselves in the story’s
theme with crafts, games and related
animal activities.
$200, $175 DZS
$200, $175 DZS
$200, $175 DZS
Ever wonder how animals thrive in
extreme environments? Learn all about
adaptations and discover how animals’
structures help them survive.
$200, $175 DZS
Animal Edibles
July 20 – 24, August 3 – 7
Ages 11 to 13
Discover what it takes to work at the
zoo. Campers go behind-the-scenes,
help prepare animal diets, clean an
exhibit area, study animal behavior,
create enrichment and more.
*Campers must be able to complete
physically challenging activities with
limited assistance and be able to
come into contact with allergens,
such as animal dander and hay,
safely. Campers will have limited
contact with select animals. Campers
may only register for one session per
age group.
Specialty Camp Rates: $300, $275 DZS
MINI DAY CAMPS
9 – 11:30 a.m.
Drop-off from 8:15 to 9 a.m.
Pick-up from 11:30 a.m. to noon.
All campers must be completely toilettrained, able to use the restroom on their
own with no assistance and manage their
own clean-up and clothing.
$200, $175 DZS
After care is available Monday through Friday, noon to 1p.m. Campers will need
to have a packed lunch if registered for after care.
$40/week or $20/day
Sensory Safari
June 22 – 26
Ages 4 to 5
Take a sensory safari to discover the
fantastic five senses and how animals
and people use them to explore the
world.
Color Me Wild
July 6 – 10
Ages 4 to 5
Animals come in all shapes, sizes, and
COLORS. Learn about our colorful
creatures, focusing on a different color
each day.
Animal Babies
August 10 – 14
Ages 4 to 5
No one can deny how adorable animal
babies are. Learn about different
animal babies, their parents and what it
takes for them to grow.
CAPE HENLOPEN STATE PARK
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6852
Junior Camps continued
Day camps at Cape Henlopen focus on the 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. Registration opens March 2.
For more information about registration, please contact the Seaside Nature
Center (302) 645-6852.
JUNIOR CAMPS AT CAPE HENLOPEN
Ages 5 – 8
Junior Camps provide a safe learning environment where campers interact
with nature and one another, play games, participate in hands-on nature-based
programs and create take-home crafts.
Children in Nature
June 15 – 19
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages 5 – 6*
Use your senses to explore what
plants and animals grow up in the
park and how they survive.
$100
Calling All Creatures
June 22 – 26
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 8
Listen for calls, look for foot prints,
and search for other signs of animals
as we explore Cape Henlopen.
$185
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Talking with Nature
June 29 – July 3
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages 5 – 6 *
Watch and listen for nature, and find
out how animals and plants talk to
each other, too!
$100
Private I –
Insect Investigators
July 13 – 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 8
Search for clues to where insects live
and why they are important to life in
Cape Henlopen.
$185 per child
Digging Nature
Moving into Nature
Discover the mysteries of land and
shore from the ground up as we dig
into the nature of the habitats of Cape
Henlopen.
Get ready to move through the
different habitats of Cape Henlopen as
we discover why so many animals call
the park their home.
August 10 – 14
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 8
$185
Ages 5 – 6*
August 17 – 21
9 a.m. – Noon
$100
SENIOR CAMPS AT
CAPE HENLOPEN
Ages 8 – 12
Through interaction with unique
cultural and natural resources, the
Senior Camps focus on exploring,
problem-solving games and teambuilding activities.
Operation Fort Miles
July 6 – 10
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 10 – 12
Develop the skills needed to help
you rescue the “The Supreme Allied
Commander.” Break codes, use a
compass, and conceal yourself as you
train for the final rescue mission.
Terra-Formers, More than
Meets the Eye
July 27 – July 31
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Age 8 – 10
Use your powers of detection to find
the hidden ways that land and life
shape the ecosystem. Build your own
mini-Cape Henlopen terrarium.
$225
$200
Cape Crusaders
Cape Challenge
Do you dare to venture where hunters,
pirates and warriors traveled during
this week of exploration? Search for
wildlife, hunt for treasure, challenge
yourself, and make your own history as
we bury a time capsule.
Are you up to the challenge? With
teamwork and hustle, you can conquer
some of the challenges of living in the
wild side of the park.
July 20 – 24
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 8 – 10
$200
August 3 – 7
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 10 – 12
$200
*Campers must have completed
kindergarten.
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KILLENS POND STATE PARK
5025 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-4299
Fishing Camp
Where the Wild Things Live
Week-long Spring and Summer Day camps run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at
the Nature Center. Before and after care are available at an additional cost
for summer camps only ($15/week for before care, $25/week for after care).
Registration opens January 2. If you are interested and would like to receive
information on any of our camps, please call the Nature Center at (302) 284-4299.
We reserve the right to cancel camps that have fewer than five participants.
What lives in the different waterways
of Delaware. Fishing excursions for the
week will include freshwater fishing in
Killens and Coursey’s Ponds, seining
at Cape Henlopen, fish dissection and
more. No experience is needed; we
supply bait and equipment.
Walk on the wild side this week to learn
more about the animals of our world.
Participate in games and activities
exploring the world of the wild. We
will visit the Brandywine Zoo and the
Delaware State Fair.
July 6 – 10
Ages 8 – 12
$165
SPRING BREAK CAMP
Pirates of the
Pond
April 6 – 10
Ages 6 – 11
Join us as we explore Killens Pond in the spring time. Hikes, games and nature
experiments are sure to keep us active and having fun during the break from school.
$150
SUMMER CAMPS
Water Wonderland
Survivor
Enjoy a week of all the water Killens
Pond has to offer. Campers will
explore the pond on paddleboats,
discover the critters in the pond by
dip-netting and fishing, and take daily
swim lessons at the water park. All
swimming levels are welcome.
Learn the necessities of surviving in
the wild. Acquire orienteering, shelter
building and fire starting skills, and put
your abilities to the test when we camp
out on Thursday night. Dinner on
Thursday and breakfast and lunch on
Friday will be provided.
June 15 – 19
Ages 6 – 9
$150
June 22 – 26
Ages 9 – 13
$225
Puzzles at the Pond
June 29 – July 3
Ages 7 – 10
Spend the week finding clues to
solve a puzzle. Learn how science is
like a puzzle and use inquiry skills to
create your own nature experiment to
solve. Finish off the week with a StarSpangled science experiment.
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$150
July 13 – 17
Ages 6 – 9
Ahoy! Calling all
pirates for a week of
treasure hunting, map
navigating and ship
building. Explore the
“sea” on paddleboats,
and spend some
time making your
own treasure chests.
We will visit Cape
Henlopen to become
pirates and explore
the Fenwick Island Treasure Museum!
July 27 – 31
Ages 7 – 10
$165
Boating Basics
August 3 – 7
Ages 8 – 12
Paddle, kayak, and canoe yourself
through Delaware’s waterways. This
week of camp will teach the basics of
boating with trips on a catamaran at
Fenwick Island, tubing on White Clay
Creek and a pontoon boat ride at Trap
Pond. Boating experience is not required.
$175
$165
The Extremely Amazing
Race
July 20 – 24
Ages 9 – 13
This week takes campers on extreme
adventures around the state. We will
head to new locations to participate
in activities such as rock climbing,
kayaking, fishing and stand -up paddleboarding (must know how to swim).
$195
Ecological Explorations
August 10 – 14
Ages 7– 10
Delaware’s diverse ecosystems offer
much to be explored. Learn what makes
a healthy ecosystem, and then use your
knowledge to test the health of various
ecosystems around the park.
$150
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LUMS POND STATE PARK
1068 Howell School Road
Bear, DE 19701
(302) 368-6989
FULL-DAY DISCOVERY CAMPS
Registration begins January 30, 2015
For payment and cancellation policies, or to register, call (302) 368-6968. For
more information, visit destateparks.com/summercamp.
Some camps will go paddle-boating. Permission slips will be handed out at the
beginning of the week, unless paddle-boating is in the camp description.
Recreation Center (downstairs)
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Summer Camp Open House
Wild in the Park
Treasure Quests
Register early at the Park Office.
Explore the outdoors, play nature games
and make crafts in this animal-encounter.
See creepy crawly bugs, have a visit
from the Brandywine Zoo and see live
owls and hawks as they fly overhead!
Shiver me timbers mates! Find
treasure, go on nature quests and
have loads of fun.
June 15 – 19
Ages 5 – 7
Saturday, January 24
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Discovery Camps
Full-day and half-day camps for 4- to 7-year-olds. At the Recreation Center
(downstairs). Make new friends and discover nature through games, stories,
exploration and crafts.
HALF-DAY DISCOVERY CAMPS
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Ages 4 – 6
Track N’
Splash
June 22 – 26
Ready to get
outside and
track wildlife?
We explore
habitats and
search for
critters every
day.
$100
Nature Safari
July 20 – 24
Wear safari hats and use nature nets
to find animal tracks, catch critters and
create exciting crafts!
Red velvet ants, praying mantis,
Hercules beetles, oh my! Discover cool
adaptations in the largest taxonomical
class around. Sweep net and dip net for
critters then see some special collections.
July 27 – 31
Ages 5 – 7
Campers will use their senses to
find what’s hidden in the park using
hidden clues and tasks – leading to
discoveries and friendships.
$190
$190
August 3 – 7
Discoveries and quests will entertain
the mind and body. Our imaginations
will lead us on an incredible journey
with the new friends we meet.
Scoop critters with nets; investigate
insects with magnifying glasses, and
teach mom and dad all about the
fascinating animals that live at the pond!
Naturalist Lunch Bunch
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June 29 – July 3
Ages 6 – 8
Sweet Senses
Animal Quest
$100
$100
Bug N’ Out
$190
$100
Pondside Adventure
July 6 – 10
$210
July 13 – 17
Ages 5 – 7
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Pack a lunch and stay for a picnic, story
and fun time. Pick up is at 12:30 p.m.
Wet N’ Wild
August 10 – 14
Ages 6 – 8
Between hikes to search for signs
of animal and netting for aquatic
invertebrates, we will enjoy water
games and paddle boating.
$190
$30 per week
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Lums Pond State Park – continued
FULL-DAY ADVENTURE CAMPS
Pirates of the Pond
Campers must be able to swim, some camps require travel, others have
overnights. Monday through Friday in the Recreation Center (upstairs).
8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Up Close and Wild
Adventure Rangers
Wildlife encounters include a trip to
Tri-State Bird Rescue and a visit from
the Brandywine Zoo. For the grand
finale: we get a visit from wild hawks
and owls that fly overhead!
Take a look behind the scenes with a
park ranger, kayak the pond in search
of wildlife, ride in an official ranger
boat, and meet some mounted police.
Campers will learn about adventures
and conservation in the parks.
June 15 – 19
Ages 8 – 10
$210
Outdoor Survival
June 22 – 26
Ages 11 – 14
Learn to survive in the wild by building
shelters and campfires. Learn
orienteering, first aid, backpacking,
canoeing and fishing. Test your skills
with a special overnight stay and a
trip for some archery practice.
$250
Ultimate Games
June 29 – July 3
Ages 8 – 10
Campers from Brandywine Creek
and White Clay Creek State Parks
will travel to Lums Pond for a
friendly cross-camp competition.
$190
July 6 – 10
Ages 8 – 10
$225
H2O Fanatics
July 13 – 17
Ages 11 – 14
Kayak Lums Pond, tube the
Brandywine, swim at Killens Pond
Water Park, enjoy an evening program
and a beach day at Cape Henlopen.
‘Nuf said,’ right? This camp
includes an overnight stay.
$275
July 20 – 24
Ages 6 – 8
Mateys, “argh” you ready for a week
of daring pirate fun? This is one big
adventure to search for treasure, make
pirate costumes and treasure boxes,
and go paddle boating on the pond.
$190
Myth Breakers
July 27 – 31
Ages 7 – 9
Do snakes dislocate their jaws to eat?
Will toads give you warts? Let’s open
our minds to possibilities and explore
our surroundings in this new camp full
of surprises and experiments.
$190
Time Travelers
August 3 – 7
Ages 8 – 10
Travel back millions of years to hunt
for fossils, then on to the Delaware
Museum of Natural History to learn
about dinosaurs, and discover how
animals live all around the world. Fast
forward to Auburn Heights and Fort
Delaware to discover steam-powered
cars and life during the Civil War.
$225
Camp Extreme
August 10 – 14
Ages 11 – 14
Enjoy go-carting, navigating down
Brandywine Creek, kayaking the pond,
exploring trails on horseback, rock
climbing and a trip to a trampoline park.
$300
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TRAP POND STATE PARK
WHITE CLAY CREEK STATE PARK
33587 Baldcypress Lane
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-5163
Mailing Address:
425 Wedgewood Road
Newark, DE 19711
(302) 368-6900
Nature Center:
1475 Creek Road
Newark, DE19711
TRAP POND SUMMER CAMPS 2015
Before care, from 8 to 9 a.m. and after care, from 4 to 5 p.m. are available for
$25 each per day, per child.
Trap Trackers
Trap Pond Explorers
July 6 – 10
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 6 – 10
July 27 – 31
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 8 – 12 Explore our native wildlife habitats
and ecosystems and discover the
outdoors. Activities include fishing,
boating, orienteering, survival skills
and more.
A variety of plants, mammals, reptiles,
amphibians, fish and birds call our
park home. Learn how to find, observe
and study them. Hike to find tracks
and traces of animals, make fish prints
and dissect an owl pellet. Stay Friday
evening for an optional family cookout
and nature program.
$150
Fabulous Fishing
July 13 – 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 11
This camp provides all the skills
needed to become a great angler.
Bank fishing, fishing from a boat,
seining and fish dissection will be
some of the activities. Join us for this
“fishin’ is my mission” camp!
$150
Wings and Things
July 20 – 24
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 6 – 10
Discover insects, birds, and bats that
live around our pond. Enjoy sweep
netting, bird watching, and building an
animal home to take with you.
$150
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$150
Reptiles and Amphibians
August 3 – 7
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 11 Learn which animals have scales, claws
or slimy smooth skin. Observe live
animals and learn about their habitats and
how to help them survive. Enjoy themed
crafts, games and outdoor exploration.
$150
Experiments in the Environment
August 10 – 14
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 8 – 12
Carry out experiments covering many
different fields of science, including
biology, chemistry, ecology and
physics. On Friday, join us for a camp
science fair and stay Friday evening for
an optional family cookout.
$175
Registration for all camps available after January 30. Before care available from
8 to 9 a.m., Monday through Friday for an additional $30 per week or $10 per day.
Day Camp Open House at Chambers House Nature Center
Saturday, February 7
1 – 3 p.m.
Meet park staff and volunteers and learn about our camps and facilities. Pre-register
by Friday, February 6 at 3 p.m. in case of inclement weather. Call (302) 368-6900.
SUMMER CAMPS
Creekin’ for Critters
June 15 – 19
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages 4 – 6
Nature Center
We will spend lots of time in and near
the creek looking for critters. Our
days may include puppet play, stories,
crafts and outside play, with time to
make new friends.
$100
Wilderness Survival
June 15 – 19
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 9
Nature Center/Robinson
Caring for Critters: Pets and
Wildlife
June 22 – 26
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Age 5 – 7
Nature Center
Care for animals by feeding or brushing
your own pet or filling bird feeders and
making habitat for wild animals. Learn
the differences between wild animals
and pets and how we care for both.
Enjoy lots of outdoor play, crafts and
live animal guests.
$210
Do you have the skills to survive in
the wild? Spend the week making
shelters, way-finding, filtering water
and learning many things that will help
you to survive in the wilderness. Make
a survival bracelet and hiking stick for
exploring.
$210
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White Clay Creek State Park – continued
Working with Animals
Stream Explorers: Pirates
Treasures
June 22 – 26
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 8 – 11
Nature Center/Robinson
July 27 – 31
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 6 – 8
Nature Center
Wonder what it's like to work on a farm
or be a vet? Explore ways people work
with animals such as dogs, bats, goats
and butterflies. This camp includes
creek time, games, field trips and an
encounter with live birds.
“Argh” you ready for a pirate week?
Search for treasure, pan for gems and
meet new friends while learning about
the treasures that make up our natural
world.
$210
Stream Explorers:
Creek Creations
June 29 – July 3
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 6 – 8
Nature Center
Use supplies from the natural world
like clay, leaves and vines to make
beautiful creations of all shapes and
sizes. We’ll also spend plenty of time
playing and exploring the creek.
$190
Ultimate Games
June 29 – July 3
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 8 – 10
Nature Center/Robinson
This is a week of games, relays, teambuilding and exploring. We will travel to
Lums Pond for a friendly competition
with other camps. Friday will be the
“Great White Clay Creek Cookout and
Celebration” at Robinsons! Campers
must be able to swim.
$190
$190
Knights, Gnomes and Fairies
in the White Clay Kingdom
July 13 – 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 6 – 8
Nature Center
Explore the “kingdom” of the White
Clay Valley. Make gnome or fairy
homes and castles from natural
materials. Bring your imagination to
life in this week of exploration, games,
crafts and more.
$190
Adventure Rangers
July 13 – 17
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 9 – 12
Nature Center/Robinson
Challenge yourself to tackle the tasks
of a park ranger in this camp about
adventures and conservation in the
parks. Includes an adventure on a
rescue boat, kayaking at Lums Pond
and tracking animals in the park.
Campers must be able to swim.
$210
Stream Splashers
Outdoor Adventure Skills
There is nothing like a good splash in
the creek. Lots of water play, plenty
of creek time and maybe puppet play,
stories, crafts and outside play, all
while making new friends.
Climb rocks at Alapocas Run, kayak
at Lums Pond and mountain bike at
White Clay. Finish the week with a bike
ride to a cool spot in town. Campers
must bring a properly fitted CPSCapproved helmet and be able to swim.
July 20 – 24
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages 4 – 6
Nature Center
$100
Passport to Fun and
Service in the Parks
July 27 – 31
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14
Nature Center/Robinson
$225
July 20 – 24
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 11 – 14
Nature Center/
Robinson
Explore the parks by bike,
kayak and on foot with trips
to a local golf club, Fort
Delaware and Killens Pond
Water Park. Participate in
service projects for volunteer
hours. Must be able to swim
and bring a properly fitted,
CPSC-approved helmet.
$225
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White Clay Creek State Park – continued
Fantastic Frogs and Feathers
August 3 – 7
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 5 – 7
Nature Center
Search for frogs with nets, dig for
treasure, learn about our feathered
friends and make frog crafts in this
one-of-a-kind camp. Campers will get
to see a live bird show!
$210
Camp Awesome!
August 3 – 7
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 8 – 10
Nature Center/Robinson
Try a little bit of everything in this
fun-filled camp! Go tubing, explore
the woods, pan for creek gems, make
nature gnomes, play games, go fishing,
create amazing art and see a live bird show. Campers must be able to swim.
$210
Gnome Homes and Toad Abodes
August 10 – 14
9 a.m. – Noon
Ages 4 – 6
Nature Center
Creative play making gnomes and their woodland homes. Includes lots of creek
time, stories, crafts, outside play and a chance to build a home for toads.
$100
Stream Explorers: Mines and Minerals
August 10 –14
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ages 7 – 9
Nature Center/Robinson
Are you familiar with things like obsidian and mycelium? How great would it be to
see and touch the real thing? Explore the “biomes” of the White Clay Creek and
have fun constructing, experimenting and playing with minerals, water and more.
$190
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Counselor in Training (CIT):
Opportunities for Teens
Do you like working with kids and being outside in the summer?
Do you need service hours for your school or youth group?
Consider these opportunities for teens:
Brandywine Creek State Park
If you are at least 14 years old (for half-day camps only) or 16 (full-day camps)
and available to attend CIT Orientation, call (302) 655-5740 for information or
interview. See page 7 for park information.
$25 registration fee
White Clay Creek State Park
Must be at least 14, and available to attend orientation. Call (302) 368-6560 for
more information or interview. See page 22 for park information.
$25 includes t-shirt
Visit destateparks.com/volunteers
for more opportunities.
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