Safety Town is a fun, week-long program consisting of a miniature town with child-sized houses, crosswalks, and streets. This popular program teaches ages 4, 5, and 6 about safety through songs, guest speakers, and role-playing. Sessions offered during spring break and throughout the summer. Most sessions are $80* for New Castle County Residents, and $100 for

Non-Residents.

Spring break sessions available in Hockessin and New Castle.

Safety Town also offers great teen volunteer opportunities throughout the summer!

Two Locations:

Spring Break Safety Town in Hockessin

April 2-6, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Hockessin Community Rec, Center (PAL)

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Spring Break Safety Town in New Castle

April 2-6, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Garfield Park Community Rec. Center

26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle

*This session is free to residents living in

19801 and 19720 zip codes.

Beginners to advanced skateboarders learn from some of the best skate staff in the business. Skate with instructors from Adrenaline Skateboarding and rest assured they'll help you step up your game to next-level skating. No doubt, a week at this camp will not leave you disappointed. Skateboard, helmet, elbow and knee pads are required. Bring a towel and water bottle. In order to ensure a proper level of instruction, first time boarders should call (302) 395-5890 before buying any equipment*. Clinic meets Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.. Fee is $60 per camper. Ages 8-14.Online registration closes March 28. *Discount available for campers who purchase equipment from Adrenaline Skateboarding.

Spring Break Skateboarding Clinic

April 2-6, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Glasgow Park Skate Bowl

DE 896 and US 40, Bear

Campers enjoy weekly themes, daily fresh air time, non-competitive sports, supervised games and age appropriate activities, arts and crafts, weekly swimming and visit from Mr. Softee Ice Cream Truck, educational presentations and guests. Summer campers and counselors spend 20 minutes a day engaging in reading with materials provided by New Castle County Libraries. New Castle County Summer Reading Challenge will be implemented at all camp locations with the theme of “Libraries Rock!” Camps meet Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Fee is $125 per camper per week ( $110 for July 2-6, NO Camp July 4). Extended Care is $35 per camper per week (7:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.). Ages 7-12

A limited number of Financial Aid & Purchase Of Care scholarships available.

Please call (302) 395-5654 for more information about financial aid.

Cedar Lane Elementary School

1259 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown

8 weeks, June 18 - August 10

Garfield Park Community Rec. Center

26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle

8 weeks, June 18 - August 10

Brandywine Springs Elementary School

2916 Duncan Road, Mill Creek

8 weeks, June 18 - August 10

Richey Elementary School

105 E. Highland Avenue, Newport

8 weeks, June 18 - August 10

Talley Day Park

1300 Foulk Road, North Wilmington

10 weeks, June 18 - August 24

Campers will play games on horseback, trail ride, and try out English and Western saddles. This exciting camp will provide educational horse information, games, crafts, and many other fun activities. Camp meets Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. Fee is $350 per camper per week. Ages 7-12.

July 16-20

Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

August 13-17

Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Explore nature and science every day. Barn tour, books at the barn activities,

fly-fishing lesson at the pond, hikes and more. In partnership with Delaware 4H. This is not a riding camp. Ages 7-12.

Specialty camps offer campers the chance to immerse themselves in exciting, more focused activities. We offer programs that concentrate on a specialty area for the morning only all of which are led by experienced staff and guest presenters. Campers enrolled in specialty camps still enjoy recreational activities, fresh air time, a field trip and swimming. Camps meet Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fee is $125 per camper per week ($135 for non-New Castle County residents). Extended Care is $35 per camper per week (7:30-9 a.m. & 4-5:30 p.m.).

June 25-29

Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Before and After Care

August 6-10

Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

3700 Limestone Road, Pike Creek

Before and After Care

Explore the wonderful world of science with hands-on activities designed to inspire and appeal to a variety of interests. In partnership with Delaware Nature Society. Age 7-12.

Specialty camps offer campers the chance to immerse themselves in exciting, more focused activities. We offer programs that concentrate on a specialty area for the morning only all of which are led by experienced staff and guest presenters. Campers enrolled in specialty camps still enjoy recreational activities, fresh air time, field trip and swimming. Camps meet Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fee is $125 per camper per week ($135 for non-New Castle County residents). Extended Care is $35 per camper per week (7:30-9 a.m. & 4-5:30 p.m.).

June 18-22

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Before and After Care

July 9-13

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Before and After Care

August 13-17

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

Before and After Care

Campers enjoy drama workshops, theater games, singing, acting/improv as well as sewing instruction and project. In partnership with Child Drama Workshops and Great Taste Design Company. Ages 7-2

Specialty camps offer campers the chance to immerse themselves in exciting, more focused activities. We offer programs that concentrate on a specialty area for the morning only all of which are led by experienced staff and guest presenters. Campers enrolled in specialty camps still enjoy recreational activities, fresh air time, field trip and swimming. Camps meet Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fee is $125 per camper per week ($135 for non-New Castle County residents). Extended Care is $35 per camper per week (7:30-9 a.m. & 4-5:30 p.m.).

July 23-27

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Road, Belvedere

Before and After Care

Campers have fun as they explore art by creating paste papers, yarn art, landscape collage, and kinetic sculpture led by a resident artist. Ages 7-12

Specialty camps offer campers the chance to immerse themselves in exciting, more focused activities. We offer programs that concentrate on a specialty area for the morning only all of which are led by experienced staff and guest presenters. Campers enrolled in specialty camps still enjoy recreational activities, fresh air time, field trip and swimming. Camps meet Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Fee is $125 per camper per week ($135 for non-New Castle County residents). Extended Care is $35 per camper per week (7:30-9 a.m. & 4-5:30 p.m.).

July 30-August 3

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Road, Belvedere

Before and After Care

Fashion Camp is a program sponsored by Great Taste Design Company that provides sewing, design, leadership, and life skills. Each day of camp offers a variety of opportunities to create, discover, and increase skills in a fun, all-girl format. Campers have the opportunity to design and produce several take-home projects. Campers have the opportunity to design and produce several take home projects. – delete duplication. Call 302-357-9521 or visit www.greattastedesign.com  for details and to register. Teens may volunteer for volunteer hours. Camp meets Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. Fee is $175 per camper ($180 for non-New Castle County residents). Extended care is available for $25 per week. Ages 7-13

July 23-27

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Belvedere

A nutritious breakfast and lunch from the Colonial School District and Christina School District Nutrition Programs is served each day at camp and is free of charge. Enjoy supervised games, crafts, fitness and nature activities and more! Camp meets Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Fee is $35 per child per week. Ages 5-12

Brookside Elementary School

800 Marrows Road, Newark

10 weeks, June 18 - August 24

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

101 Barrett Run Drive, Newark

10 weeks, June 18 - August 24

A nutritious breakfast and lunch from the Colonial School District and Christina School District Nutrition Programs is served each day at camp and is free of charge. Enjoy supervised games, crafts, fitness and nature activities and more! Ages 5-12



This is an outdoor camp. Campers will need to arrive with sunscreen applied and appropriate clothing and sneakers. In case of extreme inclement weather, campers will seek shelter in the New Castle Presbyterian Church located at 25 East 2nd Street, Old New Castle. Camp meets Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m. Fee is $35 per child per week.

Battery Park Outdoor Camp

Battery Park, Old New Castle

10 weeks, June 18 - August 24

New Castle County partners with the Kirkwood Soccer Club and Elite Athletic Specialists to offer three, week-long, full-day all sports camps. Highlighted sports activities include baseball/softball, basketball, flag football, soccer and speed/agility training. Each week includes a day of swimming. Camp meets Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. Fee is $125 per camper per week ($130 for non-New Castle County residents). Extended care is available for $35 per week. Ages 8-13.

Kirkwood Soccer Club, 1220 River Road, New Castle 19720

Half-Day Sports Camps

11 Sports, 4 Locations!

Take your pick from these sports camps offered at various locations! Camp meets Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. through 12 p.m. Fee is $60 per camper per week ($65 for non-New Castle County residents) and includes a t-shirt, instructor and administrative fees. Ages vary by camp.

Delcastle Park

2920 Duncan Road, Mill Creek

Dickinson High School

1801 Milltown Road, Mill Creek

Hockessin Community Rec. Center (PAL)

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Glasgow Park

DE 896 and US 40, Bear

A LIMITED NUMBER OF SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE. Proof of unemployment of parent is required. Contact the Sports Office at (302) 395-5890 for more information.

 *** SPECIAL *** Combine Speed & Agility and another Half-Day Sports Camp - save 10% Discount applies to same person only. You must call the Sports Office to take advantage of this special

Safety Town

Safety Town is a fun, week-long program consisting of a miniature town with child-sized houses, crosswalks, and streets. This popular program teaches young children about safety through songs, guest speakers, and role-playing. Sessions offered throughout the summer. Camps meet Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. Sessions are $80 ( $100 for non-New Castle County residents) . Ages 4-6

Safety Town also offers great teen volunteer opportunities throughout the summer

Lancashire Elementary School

2000 Naamens Road, North Wilmington

Four 1-week sessions: June 18-22, June 25-29, July 9-13, July 16-20

Alfred G. Waters Middle School

1235 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown

Three 1-week sessions: June 18-22, June 25-29,

July 9-13

Hockessin Community Rec. Center (PAL)

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin

Four 1-week sessions: July 16-20, July 23-27, July 30-August 3, August 6-10

Glasgow Park (Bank Barn)

2275 Pulaski Highway, Newark

Two 1-week sessions: July 23-27, July 30- August 3

Fine Arts Camps

at The Art Studio

Combine Clay Camp, Drawing & Painting, or Mixed Media Fun Class for an art filled two-week half-day camp this summer. Classes can also be taken individually. Camps meet for two weeks, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Combine two classes to make a half-day camp. Each class is $120 ($130 for non-New Castle County residents). Ages 6-17.

Fine Arts Camps

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Belvedere

Clay Camp

Using a variety of techniques and exploring texture and form, children will create both sculptures and functional pieces out of clay. The older group will include instruction on the potter’s wheel. Instructor: Jennifer Davies-Reazor. Ten 1½-hour classes, $120R/$130NR. An additional $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 6-17.

Ages 6-9

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Two 2-week sessions: June 18-29, July 9- 20

Ages 10-17

9-10:30 a.m.

Two 2-week sessions: June 18-29, July 9- 20

Drawing and Painting

Learn surface value, contour lines, perspective, pictorial depth, and color, while working in different mediums. Week one will focus on drawing and week two will focus on painting. $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 6-17. Instructor: Seong Boyce. Ten 1½-hour classes, $120R/$130NR. $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 6-17.

Ages 6-9

9-10:30 a.m.

Two 2-week sessions: June 18-29, July 9- 20

Ages 10-17

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Two 2-week sessions: June 18-29, July 9- 20

Mixed Media Fun Class

In this hands-on approach to the visual arts, children will explore and experiment with a variety of techniques. Students may be requested to bring additional supplies from home.  $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 6-17.

Instructor: Instructor: Sarah Dressler. Ten 1½-hour classes, $120R/$130NR. $30 materials fee due to instructor. Ages 6-17.

Ages 6-9

9-10:30 a.m.

Two 2-week sessions: June 18-29, July 9- 20

Ages 10-17

10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Two 2-week sessions: June 18-29, July 9- 20

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