Summer Camps at Brandywine Creek

About Brandywine Creek
State Park
Summer 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 process for registration.

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
Cathleen Perrotto or Sheila Linn

or

Faxing them to:

(302) 577-7756

Do not send your registration by regular mail. Mailed-in registration forms cannot be accepted.

Forms of payment accepted:
Check, cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover
We accept payment:
In person or over the phone with credit card number
Payment due: 100% of payment is due at time of registration

Park Office

  • Location:
    41 Adams Dam Rd.
    Wilmington, DE
  • Phone: (302) 577-3534
  • FAX: (302) 577-7756

 

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.

Find A Camp at
a Different Park:

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.