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Ready for a Great Adventure? Summer Camp Registration Opens February 14!

New Castle County summer camps offer safe and inviting environments for your kids that are led by highly qualified and caring staff who ensure every child has a great experience. From sports and swimming to arts and adventure, your children are encouraged to explore their creativity and are supported in developing new skills, making new friends, and having fun! 

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Now Hiring Summer Camp and

Safety Town Positions

New Castle County Department of Community Services has openings for seasonal full-time and part-time summer positions assisting with summer camps and the Safety Town program. Applicants must be available during the summer months. Positions work 20-40 hours per week starting May 28, 2024, through August 16, 2024. Applicants must be physically able to participate in active outdoor recreation programs. Experience working with children is preferred. Applicants must be 18 years of age and a high school graduate at the time of employment. Selected applicants must pass a background check and a drug screen. The positions listed below are for the Department of Community Services 2024 Summer Camps and Safety Town Program.

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Make a Needle Felted Honey Bee

in Middletown

Make this adorable “Honey Bee” project while you learn the intriguing art of needle felting! Needle felting is the creative art of sculpting wool using special felting needles. It’s fun, relaxing and so rewarding! No crafting experience is necessary and all supplies are provided. $42. Adults


Needle Felt Honey Bee

Tuesday, February 20, 1-4 p.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown

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Learn How to Save a Live with NARCAN at the Hockessin Rec Center

Learn how to save a life! Free Narcan training, February 12, 6 pm, Hockessin Rec Center. Partnership with Partners in Public Safety Solutions, Inc. Kits provided by DE Dept. of Public Health. Call 302-239-8861 to register. FREE


FREE NARCAN Training

Wednesday, February 21, 1-2 p.m.

Hockessin Rec Center

7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin 

Call 302-239-8861 to register

Wrap Stone Bracelet and Matching Earrings at The Art Studio

Using memory wire, string a multi-color stone, bead, crystal, and charm wrap bracelet. The kit includes several lava beads to be used for your essential oils or just accents. The kit also includes enough beads and findings to make a matching pair of earrings. Class is appropriate for beginning through advanced students. Materials are included in cost. One 3-hour class. $55, $50 NCC residents. Ages 16-adults


Wrap Stone Bracelet and Matching Earrings

Wednesday, February 21, 6-9 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Wilmington

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You + Me + Art: Clay Leprechaun Handprint

Join us for a creative date with your budding artists! Caregivers and children will share in creating a masterpiece alongside one another while exploring art in a fun and imaginative environment. Each class will feature a new holiday or seasonal project and an opportunity to explore a different art form. There must be at least one caregiver per child. $30, $25 NCC residents with an additional $10 material fee due to instructor.  Ages 1-5 with a caregiver 


You + Me + Art: Clay Leprechaun Handprint

Saturday, March 2, 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Wilmington

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Murder Mystery Dinner Benefiting the Rockwood Park Preservation Society

Awards season is in full swing, but tensions are high among Hollywood’s leading men and women as they compete for the highest honors in the business. Just how far will some people go to win? Get decked out in your most drop-dead gorgeous attire and join us for a fundraiser whodunit to benefit the Rockwood Park Preservation Society! Written and directed By Lisa Panzer, this is a theatrical production-style event, meaning attendees do not need to worry about learning a script or preparing to play a character. You will be given clues throughout the night and the opportunity to break out your amateur sleuthing skills, or just mingle and enjoy the show! Tickets include food, show, wine, and beer. This event was made possible thanks to our generous sponsor Brandywine Prime. $100. Adults


Murder on the Red Carpet: A Murder Mystery Fundraiser

March 9, 6-10 p.m.

The Carriage House at Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

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Registration is Now Open for Our Spring Flag Football Youth League

New Castle County is excited to offer co-ed youth flag football leagues at Delcastle Recreational Park. Divisions are split by age with up to ten players per team. All players will be given an equal opportunity to play. A reversible jersey with NFL team colors and logo and an NFL flag belt are included with registration. Coaches and officials are needed! $91, $85 NCC residents. Financial assistance is available. Please call 302-395-5892 for more information. Ages 6-17*


Spring Co-Ed NFL Flag Football Youth League

Begins March 16, 2024

Delcaste Recreational Park

968 McKennans Church Road, Pike Creek

*Players must be 6 years old by March 16, 2024

*Players cannot turn 18 before March 16, 2024

Enroll
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Spring Registration at The Art Studio is now open! 

We’re looking forward to spring here at The Art Studio. Our spring classes are now open for registration! We have everything from Jewelry Making to Clay Hand Building. 


The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Drive, Wilmington

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Celebrate Fresh Local Foods

The Farm Fresh Stand at the Reader's Café now offers pantry items all sourced from local small businesses and producers. Stop into the Route 9 Library Reader's Café to find the stand.


Fresh Farm Stand at The Reader's Café

3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle

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Call for Entries - NCC HeARTed

It is time for the 6th Annual NCC heARTed Art Contest with a new twist! Create a piece of art portraying a scene from an adventure (real or imagined) using a graphic arts style. What are graphic arts? They can include anything from anime and manga to comics and illustrations – created by hand or digitally. All submissions are due by Tuesday, April 2. The 2024 theme is inspired by this year’s NEA Big Read book "The Best We Could Do".

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Make Stained Glass Poppies in Middletown

You will be guided through foiling and soldering your very own trio of stained glass poppies. You choose the colors from the selection provided. $30 with an additional $25 materials due at time of class. Ages 16-adults


Make Stained Glass Poppies

Friday, March 15, 6:30-9:30 p.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown

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Wellness

Zumba at Garfield Park Rec Center

A fun fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves incorporating interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Call (302) 571-4004 for more information. $6 drop-in fee per class. Adults


Saturdays, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Garfield Park Recreation Center

26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle

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Zumba at Whitehall Rec Center

Zumba Fitness is a program that combines Latin and international music with dance moves. It incorporates interval training alternating fast and slow rhythms to help improve cardiovascular fitness. Zumba Toning uses lightweight toning sticks to enhance rhythm and tone all their target zones, including arms, abs, and thighs. It combines body sculpting exercises and high-energy cardio work to create a calorie-torching, strength-training fitness party!

Please register by calling 302-378-5599. $6 drop-in fee per class.


Mondays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown

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Baila Fitness

Baila Fitness is an interactive hi-energy fitness class that promotes positive mental health through movement. We celebrate body positivity with dance from a fusion of Latin/Caribbean, Pop, and Belly Dancing. Please bring water. Adults.



Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Wednesdays, 7 p.m.

Fridays, 7 p.m. - No class 2/16 or 2/23

Whitehall Recreation Center

735 Mapleton Avenue, Middletown

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Flow Yoga at Rockwood Park

Come for an hour of fun and relaxation and learn the art of Flow Yoga with instructor Maryann Quinn. Bring a mat, blocks, towel, and water. $10, $6 NCC residents. Ages 16-Adults



Tuesdays, 9-10 a.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

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Yoga at Garfield Park Rec Center

Learn the basics of breathing and pose. Bring your mind and spirit into harmony. Relax your body and ease your tension. Bring a padded mat, empty stomach, towel, and water. $6 per week payable by month. Adults



Beginner/Intermediate Yoga

Tuesdays/Thursdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Drop-in fee $11, $6 NCC Residents, payable by month

Garfield Park Recreation Center

26 Karlyn Drive, New Castle

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PM Yoga and Meditation at Rockwood Park

Rockwood is now offering a weekday evening yoga practice that emphasizes conscious breathing techniques and gentle movement. We will be moving indoors as the weather cools. Make space in your day for a healthy presence of mind. Please bring a mat, towel, water, and blocks if you use them. $10, $6 NCC residents. Ages 16 - Adults



Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington

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Vinyasa Yoga at Rockwood Park

Rockwood is proud to start offering a weekend yoga practice! This Vinyasa Flow will challenge you to advance your practice through skill-building specifically tailored to your body’s needs and abilities. Please bring a mat, towel, water and blocks if you use them. Difficulty level: 2-3 of 4. $10, $6 NCC residents, $2 for ArtReach Members*. Ages 14-Adults



Saturdays, 9 - 10 a.m.

Rockwood Park

4651 Washington Street Extension, North Wilmington



Please use the "Art-Reach2024" coupon code at checkout to unlock the membership discount - must provide proof of membership at the beginning of the program.

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Spring Break Camp at The Art Studio

Take a well-deserved break from school at our Spring Break Art Camp. Explore all the types of art you love in this one-week session. Experiment with various techniques and media and spend your break creating fun art pieces. $85, $80 NCC residents with an additional $15 material fee due to the instructor at the first class. Ages 6-15 


Spring Break Art Camp

April 1-5

Ages 6-9, 9 - 10:30 a.m

Ages 10-15, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

The Art Studio

310 Kiamensi Road, Wilmington

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Spring Break Skateboard Camp at Glasgow Park

Instructional camp for beginning to intermediate skateboarders. A skateboard, helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads are required to participate in this camp. Campers should bring their water bottles and towels. NOTE: to ensure a proper level of instruction, first-time boarders should contact the New Castle County Sports and Athletics office before purchasing any equipment at 302-395-5890. $65 per camper. Financial assistance is available. Please call 302-395-5892 for more information. Ages 8-17


Spring Break Skateboard Camp

April 1-5, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m..

Glasgow Regional Park Skate Bowl

2275 Pulaski Hwy, Bear

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Spring Break Speed & Agility Camp at Glasgow Park

This camp teaches techniques to help develop both speed and agility. Participants should come prepared with appropriate athletic gear such as sneakers, athletic shorts/pants, a t-shirt, and a water bottle. $65. Ages 8-17


Spring Break Speed & Agility Camp

April 1-5, 9 a.m.–12 p.m..

Glasgow Regional Park

2275 Pulaski Hwy, Bear

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Spring Break Cooking Camp at Reader's Cafe

Kids will learn exciting recipes from a professional chef through hands-on cooking experience while improving kitchen safety and hygiene skills! This is not a food allergen-free program. $125. Ages 8-14


Spring Break Cooking Camp

April 1-5, 9 - 11 a.m.

The Reader's Café at the Route 9 Library

3022 New Castle Avenue, New Castle

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Call For Vendors: Art Fest 2024!

We are now accepting vendor applications for the 4th Annual Art Fest Outdoor Art Fair in The Town of Whitehall from artists, crafters, and homemade vendors. Art Fest at Whitehall will take place Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm (Rain Date: Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 10 am-2 pm) in the Town of Whitehall, 801 Mapleton Ave, Middletown, Delaware 19709. This free, outdoor, public event celebrates local and regional artists and makers who display and sell their artwork and goods. 

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Teaching Artist Opportunities at The Art Studio

We are looking for creative, experienced, and motivated teaching artists to help us expand our offerings! Current areas of interest are accessible art classes for people of all abilities, hosting creative youth birthday parties, outdoor art programming, and expanding art programming in Middletown/Townsend.

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