Nature Nuggets

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 9:30 AM

Each program will have a different theme and lots of hands-on nature fun. February's theme is Nature is My Valentine and may include inside learning, an outdoor activity, and a craft. Please dress for the weather. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the Chambers House Nature Center. For children ages 2 to 5 (with adult). $5 per child

Hiking Series: Naturalist Led Trail Exploration

Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at 1:00 PM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Then join the park naturalist on this series to explore the trails in White Clay Creek State Park. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Please register by noon on Tuesday by calling the park office (302)368-6900. Meeting locations provided upon registration. Free

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Monday, February 24, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Bring any equipment you have and join Ed O’Donnell and Sam Palermo of the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park and learn the basics of fly fishing on day one and fly tying on day two. Must pre-register by the Friday before the program by calling the park office (302)368-6900. Meets at the Nature Center. Free

Introduction to Fly Tying

Monday, March 2, 2020 at 7:00 PM

Bring any equipment you have and join Ed O’Donnell and Sam Palermo of the Friends of White Clay Creek State Park and learn the basics of fly fishing on day one and fly tying on day two. Must pre-register by the Friday before the program by calling the par

Full Moon Friday Hike: Park After Dark

Friday, March 6, 2020 at 6:30 PM

Join the park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon and enjoy the moon’s journey in the sky. Must pre-register by calling the park office (302) 368-6900. Meeting location provided upon registration. Free with paid park entrance fee. March 6,

Stroll with the Superintendent

Saturday, March 28, 2020 at 9:30 AM

Hike with the new Park Superintendent, Laura Lee, along the Penn Del Trail. Meet at Wedgewood Road Parking lot. Dress for the weather; bring plenty of water, and plan about 1 ½ hours of hiking and chatting. Free. with paid park entrance fee. Pre-registrat

Wedge, Arc, and Horn History Hike

Sunday, March 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Celebrating 200 years of History in the White Clay Valley. The Arc Corner Monument signifies and interesting land swap between Pennsylvania and Delaware. Join local historian Mike Ott for a hike to the Arc Corner Monument and to another marker on the DE A

Full Moon Friday Hike: Park After Dark

Friday, April 3, 2020 at 7:30 PM

Join the park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon and enjoy the moon’s journey in the sky. Must pre-register by calling the park office (302) 368-6900. Meeting location provided upon registration. Free with paid park entrance fee or parking

Science Fun-Pick your Nature Pack

Thursday, April 16, 2020 at 2:00 PM

Did you know the Nature Center has nature-themed backpacks you can check out? Take a pack out with our naturalist to learn about a topic of the group’s choosing. Approx. 1 1/2 hike with activities. Call 302-368-6900 by 4 p.m. on April 15 to register. $5

Naturalist-Led Hike

Saturday, April 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Join our naturalist to explore our trails and learn a bit about the park while you’re out. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Please register by noon on Friday be

White Clay Clean Up-50th Anniversary Earth Day

Saturday, April 25, 2020 at 8:00 AM

Volunteer with park clean up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. This event is part of the annual Christina River Cleanup. Check in at the nature center parking lot between 8:00 am and 11:00 am. Wear weather appropriate clothing and closed toe

Carrie Nation Swings Her Ax-History Hike

Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Celebrating 200 years of history in the White Clay Valley. In 1904 Carrie A. Nation, member of Women’s Christian Temperance and radical leader of the Prohibition crusade, symbolically swung her hatchet for the crowd at Whiteman’s Grove (now the Possum Hil

Earth Day Family Volunteer Event

Sunday, April 26, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Does your family want to help volunteer for the park but you’re not sure how? The Sunday after Earth Day, bring your little ones and learn all about natural pollinators and what kinds of flowers they like to have around! This program will include a short

White Clay Creek Fest- Annual Event

Saturday, May 2, 2020 at 12:00 PM

Join Delaware State Parks, White Clay Wild and Scenic Program, National Park Service, Suez Water, and other local organizations as we celebrate our precious natural resource – the White Clay Creek! Displays and exhibits related to the healthy water, healt

Park After Dark: Full Moon Friday Hike

Friday, May 8, 2020 at 7:45 PM

Join the park naturalist for an evening hike near the full moon and enjoy the moon’s journey in the sky. Must pre-register by calling the park office (302) 368-6900. Meeting location provided upon registration. Free with paid entrance fee or park sticker.

Naturalist-Led Hike

Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM

New to the park? Ready to find a new favorite trail? Join our naturalist to explore our trails and learn a bit about the park while you’re out. Dress for the weather, bring bottled water and come ready for adventure! Please register by noon on Friday befo

200th Anniversary Chambers House

Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Celebrating 200 year anniversary of the Chambers House. Stop in to visit the Chambers House, now the WCCSP Nature Center, and see the history of the house in photos and illustrations while enjoying some refreshments to celebrate. Join our state archaeolog

Creekin' for Critters

Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Spend the week exploring the creek! Meet new friends and make fun crafts! Play awesome outdoor games as we discover the habitats of the animals in the park.

Discovery Camp Lunch Bunch

Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Pack a lunch, extend the friend time and stay an extra hour for a picnic, story and fun time. Pick up is at 1 p.m.

Wilderness Survival

Monday, June 15, 2020 at 12:00 AM

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Working with Animals

Monday, June 22, 2020 at 12:00 AM

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Caring for Animals

Monday, June 22, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Campers will explore the differences between wild animals and pets and how we care for both. There will be plenty of time for outdoor play near the creek this week! Animal themed crafts and live animal guests will be a part of this camp.

Knights, Gnomes & Fairies of the White Clay Kingdom

Monday, July 6, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Explore the enchanted “kingdom” of the White Clay Valley during this week of crafting fairy homes and castles, and use your imagination during many other themed crafts and games. Visitors to camp may include our Natural Resource “Knights” and Naturalist Forest “Fairy.”

Adventure Rangers

Monday, July 6, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Park Rangers have an exciting and important job when it comes to protecting and conserving our park. Spend the week exploring the park through the eyes of a Park Ranger, which includes meeting wildlife guests, animal tracking, and special conservation activities.

Mines & Minerals: Creek Explorations

Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12:00 AM

This camp is full and no longer accepting registrations. Here's what you missed: Are you familiar with things like obsidian and mycelium in the virtual world? How great would it be to see and touch the real thing in the natural world? Explore many amazing geologic and natural features of the Earth with a week of hands-on construction and experimentation, along with plenty of time for fun at the creek.

Fantastic Frongs and Feathers

Monday, July 13, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Frogs are hopping, birds are chirping and the creek is flowing during this fun summer camp! Campers will dig deeper into our animal world at the creek with nets searching for frogs and toads, and on hikes looking for owls and forest friends. Plenty of creek time, active games, crafts and time outside.

Creek Creations

Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM

The creek and its surrounding areas offer lots of natural materials to be used for crafts and activities! During this fun-filled week learn about the creek’s gems, conduct cool experiments, and of course enjoy time playing in and around the creek.

Outdoor Adventure Skills

Monday, July 20, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Challenge yourself as we test our skills rock climbing at Alapocas, kayaking at Lums Pond, and beginner mountain biking at White Clay (mtn. bikes available to borrow or bring your own). We’ll wrap up the week with a bike ride to a cool spot in town. Campers must be able to swim and bring a properly fitted, CPSC-approved helmet.

Single Track Shredders: WCCSP Mountain Bike Focused Camp

Monday, July 27, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Campers must be experienced bikers with six or more miles of all-terrain experience. Join other avid young bikers from the region for a week-long mountain biking experience. The week includes rides at White Clay Creek, Brandywine Creek and Middle Run trails. Bike repair, riding techniques, behind the scenes at a bike shop, and coolin’ off in the creek are all part of the mountain bike Camp. Campers should bring their own mountain bike (bikes are available to borrow) and a properly fitted, CPSC-approved helmet, bike gloves and be able to swim.

Stream Splashers

Monday, July 27, 2020 at 12:00 AM

There is nothing like a summer splash in the creek! Campers enjoy a week full of creek play, making and floating their own boats, animal crafts, and enjoying what nature has to offer with their new friends.

Discovery Camp Lunch Bunch

Monday, July 27, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Pack a lunch, extend the friend time and stay an extra hour for a picnic, story and fun time. Pick up is at 1 p.m.

Pirates Treasures: Stream Explorers

Monday, August 3, 2020 at 12:00 AM

This camp is full. Check out our other great offerings!

Camp Awesome

Monday, August 3, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Enjoy a little bit of everything in this fun-filled camp that highlights all the summer camp favorites! Go tubing on the White Clay, pan for creek gems, meet wildlife guests, venture out to cool spots in the park and create amazing creek art! Must be able to swim.

Naturalist in Training

Monday, August 10, 2020 at 12:00 AM

If you think you may want to be a naturalist or a CIT (Counselor in Training) someday you will love this leadership camp that provides hands-on opportunities to share your love of nature. Enjoy behind the scenes experiences of working in a nature center including animal care, wildlife monitoring and designing fun nature activities for the younger campers.

Creek Safari

Monday, August 10, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Join us on an expedition in this action packed week of exploring the creek and woods. Learn about wildlife this week through awesome outdoor games, crafts and lots of creek time!

Discovery Camp Lunch Bunch

Monday, August 10, 2020 at 12:00 AM

Pack a lunch, extend the friend time and stay an extra hour for a picnic, story and fun time. Pick up is at 1 p.m.