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Wilmington's summer camp scene perfectly blends urban convenience with natural exploration, offering an impressive mix of activities that reflect the city's unique character. From the historic Brandywine Zoo's hands-on wildlife programs to Darlington Arts Center's creative arts experiences, you'll find options that go beyond typical day camp fare. The city particularly shines in specialized programs - parkour enthusiasts will love iCORE Fitness's dynamic camps, while budding scientists can dive into advanced biochemistry programs through SSP International.
What makes Wilmington's camps special is how they leverage local institutions and landscapes - kids might spend one week learning about ecosystems along the Brandywine River, and the next exploring performing arts in one of the city's cultural centers. Most camps run around $365 per week, making them reasonably priced compared to other major East Coast cities.
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The average summer camp costs $365. We found that 41 camps cost under $200, 120 camps are between $201-$400, and 53 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Sports, Variety, Arts. Sports camps make up 35% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 7 and 13 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 34 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 66 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 148 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 9 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 400 sessions, Full-Day camps have 177 sessions, Half-Day camps have 58 sessions.
Yes! 4 camps (1% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are June, July, August. The average camp session runs for 9 days.