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Summer Camps at Brandywine Creek
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Our Camps
Nature Explorers
Session:
Monday, June 17, 2013
to
Friday, June 21, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages:
5 to 7
Cost: $125 per camper
About the Program: Search for critters, hike through the forest and catch insects in the meadows. Discover a new animal and its habitat each day using hikes, creek investigations, nature games and crafts. No aftercare available.
Outdoor Adventure Camp: Session I -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, June 24, 2013
to
Friday, June 28, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $225 per camper
About the Program: Explore the park through outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing (weather permitting), orienteering and rock climbing. Campers must be able to swim. No aftercare available.
Ultimate Games
Session:
Monday, July 01, 2013
to
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $115 per camper
About the Program: Compete in fun, team-building competitions. We travel to Lums Pond on Wednesday for a friendly competition with campers from Lums Pond and White Clay Creek. Campers must be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Wednesday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival I -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, July 08, 2013
to
Friday, July 12, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
7 to 9
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wildlife Investigators
Session:
Monday, July 15, 2013
to
Friday, July 19, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
7 to 9
Cost: $155 per camper
About the Program: Explore habitats and mysteries. Focus on different wildlife themes including insects, animals, trees and stream life. Have fun creeking and tubing (weather permitting). Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Outdoor Adventure Camp: Session II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $225 per camper
About the Program: Explore the park through outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing (weather permitting), orienteering and rock climbing. Campers must be able to swim. No aftercare available.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Water Adventures, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 29, 2013
to
Friday, August 02, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 05, 2013
to
Friday, August 09, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim.Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session III
Session:
Monday, August 12, 2013
to
Friday, August 16, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Nature Explorers
Session:
Monday, June 17, 2013
to
Friday, June 21, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Ages:
5 to 7
Cost: $125 per camper
About the Program: Search for critters, hike through the forest and catch insects in the meadows. Discover a new animal and its habitat each day using hikes, creek investigations, nature games and crafts. No aftercare available.
Outdoor Adventure Camp: Session I -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, June 24, 2013
to
Friday, June 28, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $225 per camper
About the Program: Explore the park through outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing (weather permitting), orienteering and rock climbing. Campers must be able to swim. No aftercare available.
Ultimate Games
Session:
Monday, July 01, 2013
to
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $115 per camper
About the Program: Compete in fun, team-building competitions. We travel to Lums Pond on Wednesday for a friendly competition with campers from Lums Pond and White Clay Creek. Campers must be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Wednesday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival I -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, July 08, 2013
to
Friday, July 12, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
7 to 9
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wildlife Investigators
Session:
Monday, July 15, 2013
to
Friday, July 19, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
7 to 9
Cost: $155 per camper
About the Program: Explore habitats and mysteries. Focus on different wildlife themes including insects, animals, trees and stream life. Have fun creeking and tubing (weather permitting). Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Outdoor Adventure Camp: Session II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $225 per camper
About the Program: Explore the park through outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing (weather permitting), orienteering and rock climbing. Campers must be able to swim. No aftercare available.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Water Adventures, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 29, 2013
to
Friday, August 02, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 05, 2013
to
Friday, August 09, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim.Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session III
Session:
Monday, August 12, 2013
to
Friday, August 16, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Ultimate Games
Session:
Monday, July 01, 2013
to
Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $115 per camper
About the Program: Compete in fun, team-building competitions. We travel to Lums Pond on Wednesday for a friendly competition with campers from Lums Pond and White Clay Creek. Campers must be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Wednesday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival I -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, July 08, 2013
to
Friday, July 12, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
7 to 9
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wildlife Investigators
Session:
Monday, July 15, 2013
to
Friday, July 19, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
7 to 9
Cost: $155 per camper
About the Program: Explore habitats and mysteries. Focus on different wildlife themes including insects, animals, trees and stream life. Have fun creeking and tubing (weather permitting). Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Outdoor Adventure Camp: Session II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $225 per camper
About the Program: Explore the park through outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing (weather permitting), orienteering and rock climbing. Campers must be able to swim. No aftercare available.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Water Adventures, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 29, 2013
to
Friday, August 02, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 05, 2013
to
Friday, August 09, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim.Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session III
Session:
Monday, August 12, 2013
to
Friday, August 16, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Wildlife Investigators
Session:
Monday, July 15, 2013
to
Friday, July 19, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
7 to 9
Cost: $155 per camper
About the Program: Explore habitats and mysteries. Focus on different wildlife themes including insects, animals, trees and stream life. Have fun creeking and tubing (weather permitting). Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Outdoor Adventure Camp: Session II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $225 per camper
About the Program: Explore the park through outdoor sports such as hiking, canoeing (weather permitting), orienteering and rock climbing. Campers must be able to swim. No aftercare available.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Water Adventures, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 29, 2013
to
Friday, August 02, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 05, 2013
to
Friday, August 09, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim.Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session III
Session:
Monday, August 12, 2013
to
Friday, August 16, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 22, 2013
to
Friday, July 26, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Water Adventures, Session I
Session:
Monday, July 29, 2013
to
Friday, August 02, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 05, 2013
to
Friday, August 09, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim.Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session III
Session:
Monday, August 12, 2013
to
Friday, August 16, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Water Adventures, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 05, 2013
to
Friday, August 09, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim.Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Water Adventures, Session III
Session:
Monday, August 12, 2013
to
Friday, August 16, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
8 to 10
Cost: $180 per camper
About the Program: From swimming and tubing (weather permitting) to stream stomps and water games, campers will cool off while learning about aquatics. We highly recommend that campers be able to swim. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Wilderness Survival II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.
Wilderness Survival II -- FULL!
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Ages:
11 to 14
Cost: $200 per camper
About the Program: Leave No Trace, mapping, orienteering, fishing, river safety and pioneer practices are some of the skills campers will learn. These fun, safe experiences teach campers to be prepared for outdoor adventures. Aftercare available Monday – Thursday, 3:30 – 5 p.m. for an additional fee.
Half-Day Camp: Nature Wonders, Session II
Session:
Monday, August 19, 2013
to
Friday, August 23, 2013
Camp Day: 9 a.m. – Noon
Ages:
4 to 6
Cost: $95 per camper
About the Program: Spend some time outside splashing in the creek and insect hunting. We’ll have fun playing nature games and making crafts to take home.

