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Summer Recreation Camps

Registration

Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. A non-refundable $25 deposit is required for each session; remaining balance due one week before the start of each session. Payment plans are available. Camp t-shirt and all activity fees are included.
 
Register online using ActiveNet or follow the steps below:
 
1.  Fill out the Registration Form
2.  You must also complete the supplemental forms:
3.  If applying for financial aid, you must complete the BOTH of the following financial aid applications:
4.  Return all registration materials to:
New Castle County, Attn: Camp Registration, 77 Reads Way, New Castle,DE 19720.

Camp Activities and Field Trips

Daily camp programming includes arts/crafts, fitness and nature activities, sports games and contests, and recreational and educational programming.
 
Camp includes a swimming trip and one field trip per week (no additional cost). Field trips include Franklin Institute, roller skating, the zoo, Rehoboth Beach, a water park, and more!

Extended Care

The following camps offer pre-care (7:30-9am) and after-care (4-5:30pm) for an additional $30/week:

  • Delcastle (Duncan Road House) - Camp Code: DC, Address:  2920 Duncan Rd., Wilmington
  • Garfield Park Activity Center - Camp Code: GP, Address:  26 Karlyn Dr., New Castle
  • Glasgow Park Pavilion *NEW SITE* - Camp Code: GL, Address:  2199 Pulaski Hwy., Glasgow
  • Meredith Middle School Camp - Camp Code: MT, Address:  504 S. Broad St., Middletown
  • Richey Elementary- Camp Code: RC, Address:  105 East Highland Ave., Wilmington
    AFTER CARE ONLY UNTIL 5PM AT THIS SITE
  • Talley Day Park (Streed House) - Camp Code: TD, Address:  815 Wilson Rd., Wilmington

Pre-Care Only

Brader Elementary School offers pre-care only (7:30-9am) for $20/week.

  • Brader Elementary School - Camp Code: BR, Address:  104 Four Seasons Parkway, Newark

Extra Weeks Available!

August 6-10, Mon.-Fri., DelCastle, Garfield Park, Glasgow & Talley Day (DC, GP, GL & TD ONLY)
 
August 13-17, Mon.-Fri., Delcastle & Talley Day (DC & TD ONLY)