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Bellevue State Park
Wilmington, Delaware
Open Daily 8 a.m. to Sunset
2010 Summer Camps
Looking for summer fun and recreation for your child? Be sure to sign up early for one or more of our exciting camps!
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Bat House Building Workshop
- DATE: March 12, 2010
- TIME: 7 – 9 p.m.
We’ll discuss the “white nose syndrome” that may be affecting Delaware’s native bat populations, learn why people should care about bats, and build a bat house to take home. Cost includes supplies. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-register no later than 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10. Meet at the Arts Center. $20 per bat house
[top]Help! My First Garden!
- DATE: March 14, 2010
- TIME: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Don’t know when to plant? Overwhelmed by seed catalogs? This is your chance to get the basic guidelines you need to get started. Register no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 11. Meet at the Arts Center. $5 per person
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Wake Up! It’s Spring!
- DATE: March 18, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Bellevue Hall Tour
- DATE: March 21, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
Tour elegant Bellevue Hall, the former home of William DuPont, Jr., and learn about a “secret” passageway and an underground tunnel. Register no later than 4 p.m. on Friday, March 19. Private tours may be arranged for groups of 10 or more. $8 per person
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Roots
- DATE: March 24, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Introduction to Candy Making
- DATE: March 25, 2010
- TIME: 7 – 9 p.m.
Join us at Bellevue Hall to learn the process, taste finished products and make candy to take home. This program is intended for an adult audience; however children ages 12 and older are welcome with an adult. Register no later than Tuesday, March 23. $10 per person
[top]Tour the Mount Pleasant Meeting House
- DATE: March 27, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
Learn the history, tour the parsonage and visit the cemetery where you will recognize many familiar New Castle County names. Visitors should be prepared to climb steps and walk on uneven ground. Register no later than Thursday, March 25. Meet at the Mount Pleasant Meeting House. $6 per person
[top]Full Moon Hike
- DATE: March 29, 2010
- TIME: 8:30 p.m.
Take a guided nighttime hike through the park to learn about the moon. Wear comfortable shoes as we may venture into the woods. Register no later than 4 p.m. on the last business day before the program. Meet at the Park Office. $4 per person
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Bellevue Bunnies
- DATE: April 1, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Spring Break Day Camp
- DATE: April 5, 2010
- TIME: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
For ages 7 to 12
Get out of the house, make some new friends and spend some time enjoying the park! Games, arts and crafts and nature exploration are all part of the fun! Campers should pack a bag lunch each day. Registration deadline is March 26; however, registrations may be accepted after that date if space is available. Call (302) 761-6963. $175 per camper. Camp runs from April 5 through April 9.
Wee Have Fun Club: Kid Size Veggies
- DATE: April 8, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Christina River Cleanup at Fox Point State Park
- DATE: April 10, 2010
- TIME: 9 a.m. – Noon
Help clean the single most important natural resource in our region – the waterways. Since 1992, thousands of volunteers have helped fill trash bags in Churchman’s Marsh, White Clay Creek State Park, the City of Wilmington, and other locations. Join us at Pavilion B at Fox Point State Park for this statewide effort. Call to find out more or to register as a volunteer.
[top]Bellevue “Nature Shed” Open House
- DATE: April 10, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 3 p.m.
Visit an old stallion stall that was used as a play house and renovated during an Eagle Scout project into a miniature Nature Center. No registration necessary. Located behind Figure 8 Barn. $2 per person, or maximum of $5 per family
[top]Spring Into Cleaning
- DATE: April 11, 2010
- TIME: 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Get a head start with easy homemade cleaning solutions. In this make-it-and-take-it workshop at the Bellevue Arts Center, you’ll blend non-toxic, environment-friendly ingredients that will leave your home clean and smelling fresh. Register no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 8. Meet at the Arts Center. $10 per person
[top]Bellevue Arts Center 5th Annual Earth Day Poster Contest
- DATE: April 12, 2010
- TIME:
This year’s theme is, “The Green Generation.” Posters will be judged in two age categories: 6 through 8, and 9 through 11. All artwork must be original. Posters should be standard poster board size (22” x 28”) and can be created using any medium. Drop off entries at the park by Monday, April 12, or mail to: Earth Day Poster Contest, 800 Carr Road, Wilmington, DE 19809, postmarked by April 5. Include the artist’s name, age, school, phone number and mailing address. Finalists’ posters will be displayed in the Bellevue Arts Center, and contest winners will be announced at our Earth Day Concert on Saturday, April 17. First place prizes include a free week of summer camp! For information, call the Arts Center at (302) 793-3046.
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Earth Day Is Coming
- DATE: April 14, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Lunchtime Concert Series - Justin McNatt
- DATE: April 14, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Blues/Folk Music
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Bellevue State Park 2010 Summer Camp Open House
- DATE: April 15, 2010
- TIME: 5 – 7 p.m.
If you are looking for enriching summer activities for your child, don’t miss out on this opportunity to meet camp staff, ask questions about Bellevue’s Day Camps, and register your child(ren) for camp! For more information, call (302) 761-6963. Wanted: Volunteer Camp Counselors We are looking for teen volunteer Day Camp Counselors. Bellevue State Park has a wide variety of Day Camps throughout the summer. Get outdoors and enjoy beautiful Bellevue State Park while gaining experience working with children. For more information, call the Park Volunteer Coordinator at (302) 761-6963.
[top]Earth Day Concert: The Grey Street Band
- DATE: April 17, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
This year our Earth Day concert will feature The Grey Street Band, a Dave Matthews tribute band. Our Earth Day Poster Contest winners will be announced during intermission. Bring your chairs or blanket and a picnic lunch to the band shell, along with the entire family! For band information, visit www.thegreystreetband.com. There is no fee for the concert, but park entrance fees are in effect.
[top]New Castle County’s 6th Annual Safe Kids Day
- DATE: April 17, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Join Safe Kids of New Castle County at Bellevue State Park’s Figure 8 Barn for activities including a Bike Rodeo, a Car Seat Safety Station, Fire and Water Safety activities, a Smoke House fire prevention model, games, prizes and more! This event will be held rain or shine. No fee
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Scare Crows!
- DATE: April 22, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Bellevue State Park Barns Tour
- DATE: April 24, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
Can you guess which of the park’s barns was ordered from a Sears’ catalogue? Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to walk all over the park. Meet at the Arts Center. Register no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 22. $8 per person
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Ladybugs
- DATE: April 28, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Full Moon Hike
- DATE: April 28, 2010
- TIME: 9 p.m.
Take a guided nighttime hike through the park to learn about the moon. Wear comfortable shoes as we may venture into the woods. Register no later than 4 p.m. on the last business day before the program. Meet at the Park Office. $4 per person
[top]Lunchtime Concert Series - Stephen DiJoseph
- DATE: April 28, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Eclectic Acoustic Pop, Singer/Songwriter & Jazz
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Jewelry Making Workshop
- DATE: April 29, 2010
- TIME: 7-8:30 p.m.
Get the basics to create professional-quality jewelry right in your own home. Participants will make a necklace and a pair of earrings, and more if time allows (additional fee). For adults and children ages 10 and above. Register no later than Tuesday, April 27. Meet at the Arts Center. $15 per person
[top]Celebrate Arbor Day with Bellevue State Park’s Arboretum Tour
- DATE: May 1, 2010
- TIME: 1 – 3 p.m.
William DuPont, Jr. planted a wide variety of native and exotic tree species on the grounds surrounding Bellevue Hall. This tour will include facts and folklore about them. Register no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 29. Meet at the Arts Center. $5 per person.
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Wild Flowers, Blooms & Blossoms
- DATE: May 6, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Mother’s Day Tea at the Cauffiel House
- DATE: May 8, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us in the beautiful Cauffiel House. A casual tea will be served at 11 a.m., followed by a staff-led walking tour of the home. Register no later than Monday, May 3. Please note that strollers are not permitted in the house. $15 per person, $8 for children under 10 (under 3 admitted free)
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: We Have Fitness!
- DATE: May 12, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Lunchtime Concert Series - Jenny and Tyler
- DATE: May 12, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Jazz-inspired Folk-Pop Duo
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Spring Dance
- DATE: May 15, 2010
- TIME: 7 – 10 p.m.
Dance the night away in our Hunter Barn. We’ll have a DJ spinning your favorite oldies, classic rock and country. Bring your own liquid refreshments; soft drinks will be provided. Other refreshments will be served. Must be 21 or older. Tickets may be purchased in the park office or by calling (302) 761-6963 until 4 p.m. on Friday, May 7, or at the door. $10 in advance, $15 at the door
[top]Wee Have Fun Club: Dandy Lions
- DATE: May 20, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Attracting Butterflies to your Backyard
- DATE: May 22, 2010
- TIME: 1 p.m.
Learn a few easy ways to attract beautiful butterflies to your backyard, no matter the size. You will get to make and bring home your very own butterfly feeder to get started. This program is appropriate for all ages. Register by 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 20. Meet at the Arts Center. $6 per person
[top]Walk It Off!
- DATE: May 24, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m.
Mondays through May 24
Want to take off those extra pounds, or just get outside? Enjoy the spring weather with our Monday morning walks. We’ll provide information and charts to track your progress. There is no cost or pre-registration necessary. May be cancelled due to inclement weather. Meet at the track.
Stroller Rollers
- DATE: May 24, 2010
- TIME: 11 a.m.
Mondays through May 24
This program, designed for children 12 months to 3 years, will introduce families to the wonders of nature. Fresh air, exercise, and social interaction are added benefits for parents and children alike. Meet at the children’s train. May be cancelled due to inclement weather. $3 per family
Wee Have Fun Club: Getting Ready For Camp
- DATE: May 26, 2010
- TIME: 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Ages 3 to 5 – Weekly on alternating Wednesdays and Thursdays
Nature discoveries, stories and art projects are all part of the fun! Whenever possible, we will venture outside, so please dress accordingly. Walk-ins are welcome. Meet at the Arts Center. $3 per child
Lunchtime Concert Series - Sam Smick
- DATE: May 26, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Adult Alternative Pop Rock
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Full Moon Hike
- DATE: May 27, 2010
- TIME: 9:30 p.m.
Take a guided nighttime hike through the park to learn about the moon. Wear comfortable shoes as we may venture into the woods. Register no later than 4 p.m. on the last business day before the program. Meet at the Park Office. $4 per person
[top]22nd Annual Summer Concert Series Opens
- DATE: June 6, 2010
- TIME: 6:30 p.m.
Featuring the Diamond State Concert Band
Bring a picnic and blanket or lawn chair and join us on Sunday and Thursday evenings this summer for our free Summer Concert Series, with a line-up that has something for everyone. For more information, call the Bellevue State Park Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965
Lunchtime Concert Series - Vessa
- DATE: June 9, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Jazz
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Lunchtime Concert Series - John Pollard
- DATE: June 23, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Original Folk American
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Lunchtime Concert Series - Bob Croce
- DATE: July 7, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Classical Acoustic Folk Guitar
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Lunchtime Concert Series - Kalai King
- DATE: July 21, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Americana Singer/Songwriter
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Lunchtime Concert Series - Toad Land
- DATE: August 4, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Americana
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Lunchtime Concert Series - Colvin “Atiba” Fields
- DATE: August 18, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Caribbean Steel Drum
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Lunchtime Concert Series - Bruce Anthony
- DATE: September 1, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Jazz
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.
Lunchtime Concert Series - Dry Martini
- DATE: September 15, 2010
- TIME: Noon – 1 p.m.
Soft Rock Duo
Bring your lunch and join us on the Bellevue Arts Center patio or the grass while you relax and enjoy our free noontime concerts! For more information and upcoming performers, call the Concert Hotline at (302) 761-6965.