March 2026 – Jewish Living Delaware

NEW CASTLE COUNTY STATE PARK SUMMER CAMPS destateparks.com/summer-camps/ stateparkprograms@delaware.gov Delaware State Park summer camps bring kids closer to nature through unforgettable adventures at parks across the state! These camps immerse young explorers in Delaware’s rich natural landscapes and cultural heritage, sparking curiosity and a lifelong love for the outdoors . ALAPOCAS RUN STATE PARK 302-577-1164 Alapocas Run State Park offers summer camps with activities including rock climbing, rappelling, kayaking and hiking. BELLEVUE STATE PARK CAMPS 302-761-6963 Bellevue State Park camps include hiking, fishing, engineering experiments, field trips, boating and nature education. BRANDYWINE CREEK STATE PARK CAMPS 302-655-5740 Brandywine Creek State Park camps provide nature education, outdoor adventure, sports, orienteering, survival skills, tubing and more. DAY CAMPS

CAMP GAN IZZY delawarejewishcamp.com 773-420-7378 sara@chabadde.com Camp Gan Izzy of Delaware is a summer camp dedicated to enriching the lives of children from diverse Jewish backgrounds and affiliations through a stimulating camping experience. Our focus on child safety and program quality is unparalleled. Camp Gan Izzy of Delaware is part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish day camps, enjoying a reputation as a pioneer in camping, with innovative ideas and creative activities, to both provide enjoyment and inspire children to try new and exciting things! The price is unbeatable, and scholarships are available! For more information about Camp Gan Izzy, please visit delawarejewishcamp.com. CAMP JCC siegeljcc.org/camp 302-478-5660 camp@siegeljcc.org Camp JCC is the Siegel JCC’s Day Camp for rising 1st through 8th graders, with leadership and trips programs for rising 9th and 10th graders. Camp JCC’s exceptional facilities provide opportunities for both indoor and outdoor activities— including a large outdoor swimming pool; expansive playing fields; playgrounds; basketball, tennis, pickleball, and beach volleyball courts; a large outdoor amphitheater, air-conditioned classrooms, numerous hiking training, and the Shalom Central pavilion. Camp JCC helps make great people! Our program highlights four Jewish values throughout our summer: kehillah (community), kavod (respect), chesed (kindness), and yosher (honesty). Your camper will observe, learn, and practice these values during their daily activities such as swimming, arts, sports, and nature through an organic and exploratory approach.

KILLENS POND 302-284-4299 LUMS POND STATE PARK 302-368-6989 Lums Pond State Park offers nature education, wildlife research, watersports, rock climbing, crafts, fishing, survival skills, and boating. Trap Pond State Park camps offer fishing, hiking, nature education, camping, crafts, canoeing, survival skills, and more. WHITE CLAY CREEK STATE PARK 302-368-6560 TRAP POND 302-875-5163 White Clay Creek State Park offers summer camps with activities such as nature education, mountain biking, tubing, survival skills, geology, rock climbing, and more. AMERICAN KARATE STUDIO karatenewark.com 302-737-9500 American Karate Studio offers a summer camp in martial arts, and keeps kids entertained with books, board games, and more. BRANDYWINE ZOO brandywinezoo.org/learn/camps 302-407-4408 camps@brandywinezoo.org Our summer camps provide children, ages 4–14, the opportunity to learn about animals, zoos, and wildlife conservation. This enriching and educational experience will be filled with Zoo visits, live animal presentations, crafts, games, stories, learning projects, and much more! Through our summer camp program, we hope to inspire the next generation of wildlife conservationists and stewards of the environment.

DARLINGTON’S SUMMER ARTS CAMP darlingtonarts.org/camp 610-358-3632 info@darlingtonarts.org Darlington's Summer Arts Camps inspire students ages 3–14 to think creatively about the world around them and express themselves through the visual and performing arts. THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ARTS ccarts.org/summer-camp 302-239-2434 camp@ccarts.org Our Summer Camps continue the CCArts tradition of providing young people with an opportunity to discover their creativity in a nurturing environment that encourages self-expression and connection. Under the guidance of professional teaching artists, campers will explore a variety of mediums in the visual and performing arts while developing long lasting friendships and memories. Each week will provide different camp themes and focus on different mediums, including but not limited to: pottery, mixed media, sculpture, painting, theatre, glass works, & much more! Families may choose any combination of half or full day camps to accommodate their summer schedules. DELAWARE AEROSPACE ACADEMY dasef.org 302-659-5003 info@dasef.org Delaware Aerospace Academy divides campers into small teams and provides hands-on activities and many opportunities for problem-solving.

THE DELAWARE ART MUSEUM delart.org/class 302-571-9590 The Delaware Art Museum’s summer program provides a creative experience with professional instruction in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Young artists explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more in the Bank of America Education Wing Studio as well as throughout the museum’s galleries and Copeland Sculpture Garden. Camp is from 9 AM to 4 PM Each session ends with a camper art show for family and friends. DELAWARE DANCE COMPANY delawaredancecompany.org (302) 738-2023 office@delawaredancecompany.org Delaware Dance Company offers dance camp for 4-to-10-year-olds with any level of experience and dance workshops for 10 to 18 years with advanced beginner through advanced level training . DELAWARE NATURE SOCIETY delnature.org/summercamp 302-239-2334 Delaware Nature Society offers nature education, water sports, cooking, archery and more at locations in Wilmington, Greenville, Hockessin, and others . DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE delmns.org/camps 302-658-9111 camps@delmns.org Delaware Museum of Nature and Science camps offer nature and science exploration, with time for outdoor play, experiments, games, stories, and crafts. Campers will have an incredible summer getting their bodies and brains moving! Each day we will play and learn as we ask questions, explore answers, create, experiment, build, and expand our knowledge and enthusiasm for science. We offer several themes for different age levels and developmental stages. Programs are designed for ages 4–14.

DELAWARE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPS dtcc.edu/continuing-education/ youth-programs/ New Castle: 302-453-3041 Dover: 302-857-1400 Georgetown: 302-259-6330 Delaware Technical Community College, through the division of Workforce Development and Community Education, offers a variety of camps and pre-college activities. College staff provide mentoring, education, enrichment, and motivation to Delaware’s youth. Exceptional programs are developed and delivered to empower and guide youth as they reach personal goals and achieve academic and professional success. We look forward to welcoming your child to Delaware Technical Community College for a summer of learning, creativity, and fun!

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