This summer, the American Camping Association expects 10 million kids to enjoy the fun and friendships of summer camp. Camps tend to fill up early. If you haven’t started looking, now’s the time to begin making calls, checking out camp fairs and visiting camps. The MetroKids Camp Directory, with descriptions provided by camp directors, along with our feature articles, website — www.metrokids.com — and advertisements, are designed to make your search easy and informed.
Here’s to a great summer!

Camps are listed alphabetically. The letter preceding the listing indicates the type of camp.
C Camp Consultant • D Day Camp • P Program or class (may be less than a full day)
• R Resident Camp • T Travel Camp
D DELAWARE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
4840 Kennett Pike (Rte. 52)
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-658-9111, ext. 322
www.delmnh.org
DMNH offers weekly summer camps for children ages 4-12 to explore the wonders of the natural world in-depth & up-close. Campers participate in science activities, investigate DMNH’s scientific collections, Discovery Room & nature trail. Free guide.

D DELAWARE TECHNICAL & COMMUNITY COLLEGE
SUMMER CAMPS
Stanton Campus: 400 Christiana
Stanton Rd., Newark, DE 19714
302-453-3041
Wilmington Campus: 333 Shipley St.
Wilmington, DE 19801, 302-453-3041
Terry Campus: 100 Campus Dr.
Dover, DE 19904, 302-857-1400
Owens Campus: Rte. 18
Georgetown, DE 19947
302-856-5400, ext. 1768
www.dtcc.edu
Camps for children ages 5-17 include:
• Academic: Geography, History, Math,
Poetry in Motion, Science
• Career: Automotive, Bank It, Build It,
Crime Scene Investigation, Health,
Make-It, Aviation, Biotechnology, Plant-It, Forest Management, Entrepreneur
• Enrichment/Specialty: Art, Computers, Photography, Spanish, Theater, Music, Jr. Chef, Harry Potter Magic, Sign Language, Babysitting, TV Production, Beauty, Etiquette
• Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, Martial Arts, Soccer

DP DELAWARE USTA TENNIS CAMPS
302-765-2512 or 302-777-5610
www.delawaretennis.usta.com
Lessons & camps as low as $45 per
7-week session. Classes for kids & adults. Day & evening classes offered twice a week. Sites include Brandywine, McKean, Glasgow, Dickinson, William Penn & Middletown.

D DISCOVERY CAMP AT THE FRANKLIN INSTITUTE
20th & Ben Franklin Pkwy.
Phila., PA 19103
215-448-2195/1286
www.fi.edu/Discovery
June 13-Aug. 19, 2005.
2-week & single week sessions packed with fun science. Topics: Deep Sea Survivors, Colliding Debris, Say What? Cool Communication, and All Natural Science. 9am-4pm, weekdays, extended day available. Register online or by phone.
• Discovery Days 1, June
13-17
• Deep Sea Survivors, June 20-July 1
• Colliding Debris, July 5-15
• Say What? Cool
Communication, July 18-29
• All Natural Science, Aug. 1-12
• Discovery Days 2, Aug. 15-19.

D DOORWAY TO DRAMA SUMMER CAMP
Wilmington Drama League
10 W. Lea Blvd., Wilmington, DE 19802
302-764-1172
www.wdl.org, nfowdl@wdl.org
Come participate in fun, 2-week summer Drama Camp at the Wilmington Drama League. Children ages 7-15 can learn and practice the fundamentals of acting, singing & dancing . July 25-Aug. 5.
Mon.-Fri., 1-4pm $195. Registration form available on website.

D EDGEMOOR COMMUNITY CENTER SUMMER DAY CAMP
500 Duncan Rd., Wilmington, DE 19809
302-762-1391
www.ecc-de.org, ecccs@dca.net
ECC Summer Camp emphasizes fun & adventure while learning. Weekly sessions include field trips, swimming, performing arts, sports, crafts, cooking & computer learning. Breakfast, lunch & snack are provided. 7:30am-5:45pm. June 13-Aug. 19. $125/week. New Teen Summer Camp for ages 13-15.

R ECHO HILL CAMP
13655 Bloomingneck Rd.
Worton, MD 21678
410-348-5303
www.echohillcamp.com
Echo Hill Camp on The Chesapeake Bay is a summer place where a child may experience fun, freedom & adventure in abundance with a program that is broad enough to challenge & satisfy the needs of today’s active youth.

P EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INC.
1701 Augustine Cut-Off, #11
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-655-6283
www.educationalservice.org
ESI offers several half-day learning camps based on fun themes for students grades
1-6, in which reading, math, writing & test-taking skills are honed. Readiness Playshop for preschools & Study Skills for intermediate, junior &
senior high school students are also offered, as well as individualized instruction & specialty programs. Call for brochure & specific information.

D ETIQUETTE SCHOOLOF DELAWARE
SOCIAL SKILLS FOR CHILDREN, THE
a subsidiary of Essential
Family Solutions
724 Yorklyn Rd., Ste. 348
Hockessin, DE 19707
302-489-2120
michknights@verizon.net
We are dedicated to preparing & helping young people to reach their full potential. Give your child the social skills to be successful in life. Our classes increase social skills, improve self esteem & promote confidence. Ages 4-10.

R FIRST STATE CHILDREN’S THEATER ‘RADIO DAYS’ THEATER CAMP
Perkins Student Center, University of Delaware Campus, 325 Academy St. Newark, DE 19716
302-545-1114
www.firststatechildrenstheater.com
radiodays@firststatechildrenstheater.com
Kids 8-12 years create & perform a radio play based on a classic book. Broadcast on WVUD 91.3 FM. Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm. Nine one-week sessions available, June 13-Aug. 12. Ten kids per week. $185/week.

D FRENCH & SPANISH LANGUAGE CAMPS
Lingua Franca Language School
Bear, DE 19701
302-834-2558, catnat@att.net
French & Spanish camps for ages 5-15 offer a variety of academic & creative activities to learn a foreign language. Half-day & full-day camps. Instruction by native speaker teachers. Before & after care.

R FUTURE ASTRONAUT TRAINING PROGRAM KANSAS COSMOSPHERE AND SPACE CENTER
1100 N. Plum St.
Hutchinson, KS 67501
620-662-2305; 800-397-0330
www.cosmo.org
Laurieg@cosmo.org
A summer camp where kids pilot a space shuttle before they’re old enough to drive. The Smithsonian-Affiliated Cosmo sphere’s weeklong Future Astronaut Training Program includes space flight simulations, shuttle crew exercises, virtual space walks in the Manned Maneuvering Unit, g-force training.

D FUTURE STARS DAY CAMP OF ARCHMERE ACADEMY
610-825-4610
www.futurestarscamps.com
Sites: DE: Archmere Academy; PA: Cabrini College, Eastern University, Delaware Valley College, Friends Select, West Chester University, Swarthmore College, Villa Maria Lower School, Archmere Academy (DE). With more than 30 years of experience, caring staff & certified instructors offer children ages 4-13 the ultimate camp experience. Daily activities include swimming, computers, sports, crafts, music, cooking, acting & more. Affordable rates & flexible schedules.

D GIRLS INCORPORATED OF DELAWARE
www.girlsincde.org
3 Locations. June 20-Aug. 19.
• Girl Power Camp (girls only), ages 6-12. 1019 Brown St., Wilmington. Call Sarah at
302-656-1697, ext. 13.
• AdventureZone Camp (coed), ages 6-12. 2 Locations: 109 E. 26th St., Wilmington, call Terence at 302-764-1382 & 3301 Green St., Claymont, call Luv at 302-798-9243. 2-week, themed sessions offer swimming, sports, arts, field trips & friendships. Children build skills, enhance creativity & have fun.

D GODDARD SCHOOL’S SUMMER PROGRAM
157 Lantana Dr.
Hockessin, DE 19707
50 Polly Drummond Hill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
800-GODDARD
www.goddardschool.com
Energetic teachers plan summer days filled with learning adventures that nurture each child’s self-confidence & instill a lifelong love of learning. Full & partial summer schedules available.

DP GOLD MEDAL GYMNASTICS
32 Artisan Dr.. Smyrna, DE 19977
302-659-5569
www.GMgym.com
2 one-week camp sessions. July 11-15 & July 18-22. Mon.-Fri., 9am-4pm. 5 hours of gymnastics instruction every day. Outdoor activities. Arts & crafts. $200 per week. Space is limited.

D GOLF ACADEMY OF DELAWARE, THE
631 Bayview Rd.
Middletown, DE 19709
302-547-7115
GolfAcademyPro@aol.com
Week long camp sessions June 27-Aug. 5 for boys & girls ages 6-17. Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. Early drop off & late pick up available. Five days of golf instruction include: full swing, pitching, chipping, bunker play, putting, etiquette, basic rules & playing time on golf course. $375 per junior (second child $325), includes golf academy t-shirt & cap.

DP HANDS ON HISTORY AT THE
CLAYMONT STONE SCHOOL
3611 Philadelphia Pike
Claymont, DE 19703
302-791-0247
www.thestoneschool.org
schoolmarmriva@yahoo.com
Housed in an authentic schoolhouse dating back to 1805. Campers use actual artifacts, play old-fashioned games, make crafts & bake snacks. Each day of camp focuses on a different time period from the Colonial days to the 1900s. Ask about birthday parties.

P HANDRIGHTING INK.
63 W. Lancaster Ave., Ste 6
Ardmore PA 19003
610-649-1400
www.handrightingink.com
Handwriting instruction for ages 41/2 to 17 years in groups & private lessons, at Ardmore or Berwyn, PA locations. Also, keyboard instruction, Interactive Metronome training, adult instruction & workshops for schools, hospitals, corporations. Summer classes for school age children in Ardmore, Swarthmore, Wayne, PA & Wilmington, DE locations.

D INDEPENDENCE SCHOOL TOT,
DAY AND SPORTS CAMP
1300 Paper Mill Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
302-239-9050
www.theindependenceschool.org
Camp programs are available for 4-year-olds by June 1 to rising 8th graders. Tot & Day Camp programs include swimming, science & nature, arts & crafts, sports & games. Day camp offers additional programs such as Adventure Day trips & golf & tennis lessons. Sports & specialty camps are also available.

D KEVIN’S CAMP
Newark Day Nursery & Children’s Center,
921 Barksdale Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
302-731-4925
www.newarkdaynursery.org
Wide variety of recreational activities geared to ages of children enrolled. Weekly themes emphasize organized games, sports, nature studies, arts & crafts. Activities include swimming, field trips & presentations. Previous trips included Hershey Park, 6 Flags & water parks. Breakfast, lunch, snack provided.

D KIDZ FOR CHRIST
800 N. Walnut St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-654-3103
KIDZ For Christ Summer Program is a Christian based, academic skill building, non-violence coping skills program for children grades K-6. The program operates from 7:30am to 5:30pm, Mon.-Fri., June 20-July 29. The program provides breakfast, lunch & afternoon snack, field trips & swimming. Fee $80 for first child. Discounts for 2 or more children. Purchase of Care accepted.

D KIDZ, INK. — LI’L EXPLORERS CAMP
891 Pulaski Hwy. & 1703 Porter Rd.
Bear, DE 19701
302-324-9530
Program is packed with many fun activities for children including arts & crafts, swimming lessons, bowling, movie days, mini-golf & more. Exciting array of weekly themes that are sure to make for a great time. Breakfast, lunch & snack.

D LIL’ ANGELS KIDS SPA
16 Polly Drummond Shopping Center, Ste. C-6
Newark, DE 19711
302-266-7787
www.kidsspa.com
camp@kidsspa.com
Awesome 10-week day camp for girls ages 8-13. Mon.-Fri., 8am-5pm. Activities: manicures, pedicures, facial, hair styling, modeling, crafts, swimming, aerobics, weekly field trips like Limos to the Mall. Fashion Show. $175 weekly, limit 20 girls.

D LITTLE GYM ANYTIME SUMMER TIME CAMP
4758-A Limestone Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-998-5422
www.thelittlegym.com
www.tlgwilmingtonde.com
Action Packed half-day camps for
children 3-11 years old. Theme related games, gymnastics, sports, arts & crafts, karate demos & visitors. Snacks provided. Flexible schedule. Call today to join the fun.

D MAD SCIENCE
Bucks & Montgomery 800-281-9709
Chester, Delaware & New Castle
866-777-7001
www.madscienceofpa.com
Mad Science offers entertaining &
innovative educational science programs for children. Choose half- or full-week specialty camps, as well as spectacular shows, cool workshops for your day camp. For more information call or check website. Bringing fun science to your child.
DR 76ERS CAMPS
(BASKETBALL & DANCE)
various locations
610-668-7676
www.sixerscamps.com
The 76ers Basketball Camp features 2 programs: Day Camp for boys/girls
7-13 with 25 Delaware Valley locations and 7 weeks of Overnight Camp in the Pocono Mountains. Sold out last 10 years! The Dance Camp features 2 programs as well: Day Camp for boys/girls 7-15 with 10 Delaware Valley locations and 3 sessions of Overnight Camp in the Poconos.

D 2005 ICE SKATING @ THE POND
101 John F. Campbell Dr.
Newark, DE 19711
302-266-0777, ext. 12
www.thepondicearena.com
Children ages 5-13 activities include
on-ice, crafts, picture day, ballet (girls)/workout (boys), Friday exhibition. Participants grouped by age/ability will work in small groups & individually with instructors. June 27-July 1 &/or July 18-22. $189/wk. 10 percent discount second family member. Extended care available.

C AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION
20 Limekiln Pike
Glenside, PA 19038
215-886-5385
www.ACAKeystone.org
The American Camp Association is a nonprofit membership organization that acts as an information resource for both parents & summer camps. The ACA administers an accrediting program to ensure uniform standards in safety & facility. Camps following these standards display the accreditation shield. For a listing of accredited camps, see website.

R B’NAI B’RITH PERLMAN CAMP
HC60 BOX 19
Starlight, PA 18461
800-270-7375
www.perlmancamp.org
Located in northern Pocono Mountains on 450 acres. Coed Ages 7-17; 2-, 3-,
4-, & 7-week programs available. Kosher kitchen, ACA accredited, creative Jewish environment, multifaceted program includes athletics, arts & crafts, theater, indoor gym, heated swimming pool, lake, ropes course, archery, climbing wall, mountain biking.

D BARBIZON MODELING & ACTING
Ardmore, PA & Wilmington, DE
610-649-9700; 302-658-6666
barbizonmodeling.com
Barbizon modeling & acting summer camp. Have fun gaining poise, posture & self-confidence while exploring the exciting world of modeling & acting. Camp includes a photo-shoot, fashion show & more. Registration required. Call for cost information.

D BETHANY BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL & CHILD CARE SUMMER CAMP
410 Denver Rd., Wilmington, DE 19804
302-994-5520
www.Delanet.com/~bbaptist
bbaptist@delanet.com
Bethany’s Camp is for children who have completed kindergarten through age 10. Bible-based curriculum covers different Bible stories & activities, conflict resolution, character training, art, swimming, sports & field trips.

D CAMP ADAHI
172 Hartz Store Rd., Mohnton, PA 19540
610-856-7250
www.campfireadahi.org
campfire@1usa.com
A unique outdoor summer experience for ages 8-18. Lessons from nature’s classroom: canoeing, fishing, hiking, swimming, arts & crafts, ranger & nature programs, outdoor progressions, meals on the campfire, sleeping under the stars, horseback riding. 5 minutes from Morgantown Exit of PA Turnpike (298).

R CAMP DARK WATERS
PO Box 263
Medford, NJ 08055
609-654-8846
www.campdarkwaters.org
Coed resident camp built on Quaker
philosophy. Continuous operation since 1928. Caring atmosphere with camper to counselor ratio of 4 to 1. Campers choose different activities each day, including arts & crafts, canoeing, drama, fishing, pottery, sports, horseback riding, swimming, climbing wall, ropes course. April 9 & 16 Open House.

C CAMP EXPERTS
Wynnewood, PA
610-658-0744
www.campexperts.com
Free, no-obligation service will meet all of your family’s summer program needs. Screens more than 700 wonderful
summer opportunities including overnight camps, specialty camps (sports, music, drama, dance, art,
computer, weight loss), teen travel,
outdoor adventure, pre-college summer enrichment, community service.

DR CAMP HALUWASA
377 Ehrke Rd.
Hammonton, NJ 08037
877-234-2267; 609-561-3081
www.campingnj.com
Camp Haluwasa offers safe, fun-filled & exciting overnight & day camp
programs in a Christian environment. Facility includes 200 acres of wooded grounds, game fields & a large swimming park. Camp activities include: swimming, obstacle course, rappelling tower, climbing wall, basketball, field games, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, ropes course, archery, crafts, night games & a 2.5-mile railroad. Call for a free camper information packet.

DP CAMP INVENTION
327 Seminary St.
Pennsburg, PA 18073
800-968-4332
www.campinvention.org
Camp Invention is a 1-week nationally recognized creativity & science camp for children entering 2nd through 6th grades. This unique & exciting program promotes creative learning by providing hands-on, interactive activities that encourage creative
solutions. Multiple locations in Phila. & suburbs, New Jersey & Delaware.

D CAMP JCC
101 Garden of Eden Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19803
302-478-5660
www.jccdelaware.org
iharlev@jcca.org
Camp JCC offers day camp opportunities for all ages from toddler to teen. Campers learn arts & crafts, nature, archery, swimming, drama & sports. Camp JCC boasts the largest outdoor pool in the area.

D CAMP K.P.F.C.
1230 Pulaski Hwy.
Bear, DE 19701
302-836-8264
www.karateplus.net
Your child will learn discipline, confidence, exciting exercises, leadership training, character development, self defense & will go on 2 field trips a week. Kids get all this in a structured class. For more information call 302-836-8264. If you register before April 1, the registration fee will be waived.

D CAMP MONTESSORI/ WILMINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL
1400 Harvey Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-475-0555
www.wmsde.org
Set in 25 acres of beautiful woodlands, fields & playgrounds, Camp Montessori offers a stimulating day camp program for children ages 3-12. Hands-on learning & fun make summer a growing time.

D CANDLELIGHT THEATRE CAMP
2208 Millers Rd., Ardentown, DE 19810
302-475-2313
www.newcandlelightheatre.com
3 camps: Theatre Camp,July 25-Aug. 5. ages 8-12. Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-3pm.Professional educators, directors & choreographers. Technical Theatre Workshop Intensive, Aug. 8-19. Ages 13-17. Mon.-Fri. 10am-4:30pm. Area’s only technical theatre workshop. Theatre Workshop Intensive, Aug. 8-19. Ages 13-17. Mon.-Fri. 10am-4:30pm. Culminates in a full mainstage production of the musical Godspell.

D CAROUSEL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AND THE CLAY CAVE
207 W. Cypress St.
Kennett Square, PA 19348
610-444-1948
Acting / Musical Theater / Theater Dance & Fine Arts Camp for children
8-15. Creative Fine Arts & Creative Dramatics Camp for children 4-7. Classes offered June, July, & Aug. Also offering 1-week intensive Workshop for the serious student & aspiring professional actor &/or dancer for children ages 10 & up with prior training & some performing experience.

D CHALLENGE WORKSHOPS
The Tatnall School; 1501 Barley Mill Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19807
302-892-4347
www.tatnall.org/pages/summer.html
Out-of-the-ordinary summer workshops designed for ages 11-15. Choose half-day, full-day, 1-week, or 2-week workshops in any of 3 tracks: Performing Arts, Visual Arts & Adventure. New
workshops include Outdoor Adventure, Horseback, Wickline’s Film & TV, Fencing, Theatre, Improvisation, Stainglass, Mosaics & more.

D CHILDREN’S HOUSE
MONTESSORI SCHOOL
2848 Grubb Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19810
302-529-9259
www.montessori-delaware.com
Open 7am-6pm for ages 15 mos.-
7 yrs., June 15-Aug. 26. Montessori-based with weekly themes, lots of nature & outdoor time, part- & full-time schedules, specials include Spanish, movement, music, computers. Open House
Wednesdays (9-11am).

D COMPUTER EXPLORERS TECH CAMPS & COMPUTERTOTS
SUMMER CAMP
302-234-1257
www.computertots.com
Computer Explorers Tech Camps for grades 1-8: Elementary Engineering, Lego Mindstorms “Intelligent House,” “Amusement Park” Robotics, Digital
photography, ComputerTots Camp for ages 4-K: science, nature & early simple machines maximize learning when
digital photography enters the picture & creativity soars.

D DANCE, HIP-HOP, THEATER, BATON & CHEERLEADING / GYMNASTIC CAMPS at Stage Lights Dance Studio
Newark: 302-453-0714
Middletown: 302-378-2700
www.StagelightsDanceStudio.com
stagelightsdance@aol.com
Many camps to choose from with half & full days; Ages 3 & up. Field trips & performance opportunities. Daily dance classes, crafts for younger students, acting & musical theater for older students. Ballet intensive & hip hop evening workshops available.

DR DELAWARE AEROSPACE ACADEMY
P.O. Box 125
Bear, DE 19701-0125
302-738-7749
www.dasef.org
Day Academies: 4 different sessions during the week of June 20-24.
Residential Academies: 2 different
sessions during week of July 10-15. In operation since 1990, the Academy has provided hands-on training & exciting
experiences in science, technology, engineering & mathematics for over 4,500 children. Throughout the week, girls & boys in grades 3-10 are continually challenged to think, design, solve, build & work cooperatively.

D DELAWARE DANCE COMPANY
SUMMER DANCE &
THEATER CAMP 2005
Newark location: 68 Elkton Rd.
Newark DE 19711
302-738-2023
Wilmington location: 16A Trolley Square Shopping Center, Wilmington, DE 19806
302-622-9312
www.delawaredance.org
For children with an interest in exploring dance, drama, music & the creative arts. Newark location offers 7 weeks of camp, June 27-Aug. 19, for ages 4-12. Trolley Square Camp offers 6 weeks of camp, June 13-July 29 for children ages 3-12. Themed activities culminate in a fun pizza party & spectacular performance in a professional theater.


D MARGATE PERFORMING ARTS CAMP
Margate Performing Arts Center, Margate, NJ
609-823-6658, ext. 351
www.SusieandDeanMusic.com
DPGS88@aol.com
Directors Susan & Dean Schneider & talented staff. Experience & enjoy workshops including singing, acting, dance & stage confidence. 2 Broadway trips. Safe & accepting environment. 1st-9th grades. 8-week session (6/27-8/19);
4-week session (6/27-7/22);
4-week session (7/25/-8/19);
8-week C.I.T. positions.

D NEW CASTLE MARTIAL ARTS SUMMER BOOT CAMP
M722-724 Ferry Cut-Off
New Castle, DE 19720
302-328-3977
www.ncmartialarts.com
Come & enjoy a fun filled summer with Instructors that care. 11 weeks, June 7-Aug. 23. 5 years old & up. Offers a structured environment with activity books, Karate classes, meditation classes, all small trips included in price, bowling, Fort Delaware, Boomers, movies, arts & crafts plus more. Opening at 6:15am.

D OLYMPIAD GYMNASTICS
SCHOOLS INC.
221 Valley Rd., Wilmington & Suburbs
110 Peoples Plaza, Bear, Middletown & Newark
302-656-3715
www.Gymnasticsforme.com
Day camps, cheerleading & gymnastics camps — June 6-Aug. 26 for children ages 4-13. Day camps are half & full day and include gymnastics, trampoline, crafts, field trips & swimming. Different weekly themes. Early bird & family discounts. Bbefore & after care.

D ONE STEP AHEAD CHILD CARE
AND PRESCHOOL, INC.
432 Salem Church Rd.
Newark, DE 19702
302-292-1162
Two Steps Ahead
420 Willa Rd.
Newark, DE 19711
302-266-9446
Summer camp for kids ages 5-12 offers 11 weeks loaded with fun. Weekly themed activities & field trips. Devoted, skilled teachers provide age-appropriate curriculum & activities to enhance self-esteem & love of learning. Call for schedule. 7am to 6pm. Spacious indoor & outdoor play areas. Field trips 2 times each week. $80-$140 per week. Sibling discount.

D PIKE CREEK FITNESS CLUB SUMMER CAMPS
4905 Mermaid Blvd.
Wilmington, DE 19808
302-239-6688
www.pikecreekfitness.com
The family fitness experts offer fun-filled sports & creativity camps to meet your child’s needs. We offer half-day & full-day programs for ages 6-11. For more information, please call Barb at
302-239-6688 ext. 25.

D ROCKY RUN DAY CAMP
408 E. 8th St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-658-4133, ext. 322 or 314
www.PSAssociation.org
Rocky Run Day Camp, the place where learning & fun come together for life long lessons. This summer your child will gain fantastic instruction in math, reading, writing & will explore natural science. Exciting field trips.

D SANFORD CAMPS
302-475-5397
Ages 4-16. 2-10 week program; June 20-Aug. 27. Varied program is designed to provide every camper with a day full of fun & exercise, supervised by dedicated teachers. Sanford Specialty Camps include 1-week programs in various sports, dance & performing arts.

R SCIENCE CAMP
WATONKA
PO Box 127
Hawley, PA 18428
570-857-1401 (Winter),
570-226-4779 (Summer)
www.watonka.com
mail@watonka.com
For boys 7-15. Camp Watonka offers a camper-selected program that includes “hands on” laboratory experiences in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computers, electronics, earth science, physics, robotics. A wide range of other activities include ropes, archery, climbing, woodworking, sailing, rocketry, mini-bike riding, sports, windsurfing, trips.

C STUDENT TOUR AND CAMP CONSULTANTS
Haverford, PA 19083
610-446-2267; 800-609-2267 (outside PA)
www.tourandcamp.com
Call Judy Macnow, “your camp & tour expert.” Free individualized advice. Research on hundreds of programs — traditional, specialty camps, wilderness trips, college programs, teen tours, community service, U.S.-Abroad. Provides brochures, videos & 1-on-1 service. Delaware Valley Office serving the region for 30 years.

D SUMMER ADVENTURES AT HOCKESSIN
SUMMER CAMP
1000 Old Lancaster Pike
Hockessin, DE 19707
302-234-1240
www.hockmont.org
Summer camp adventures abound in Hockessin for 2-12 year olds in science, art, sports, specialized themes & weekly field trips from June 20-Aug. 26. Half-day, full-day & extended care. Directed by teachers & specialists with emphasis on adventure.

D SUMMER AT ST. MICHAEL’S
700 Walnut St.
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-656-3389
www.stmichaelsde.org
Old-fashioned fun & hands-on learning day camp. Preschool & Elementary (through rising 3rd grade) campers enjoy swimming, water play, sports, art, dance, drama, more. 11 affordable 1-week themed sessions include history, flying, sky & space. Field trips for elementary campers. Breakfast, lunch, snacks provided. 7am-5:30pm. Degreed teachers. Governor’s Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education recipient.

D SUMMER CHESS CAMP
888-65-chess
www.CHESSCAMP.com
8th Annual USA Chess National Summer Chess Camp Tour
• The Wynderoft School, Pottstown, PA June 20-24
•  Wilmington Friends School, Wilmington, DE June 27-July 1
• Springside School, Phila. July 5-8
• Moorestown Friends School, Moorestown, NJ Aug. 1-5
• Rutgers Prepatory School, Somerset, NJ Aug.15-19
USA Chess Inc., is the premier chess camp organizer in the U.S. with the best children’s chess instructors in North America. Half-day & full-day sessions available. Each camper receives with paid tuition a chess board & pieces, a t-shirt, trophy, work folder, chess scoreboard, camp photo & certificate. For info visit website or call.

DR SUMMER THEATRE INSTITUTE (STI)
2755 Station Ave.
Center Valley, PA 18034
610-282-1100, ext. 1320
www.desales.edu/sti
STI offers the best in drama education for grade school & professional theater training for high school & college students. Begins June 27.

D TATNALL SUMMER: Junior and Day Camp, SportsPlus, World Language Community and Challenge Workshops
1501 Barely Mill Rd., Wilmington, DE 19807
302-892-4347
www.tatnall.org/pages/
summer.html
1 stop shopping. 5 Tatnall camps offer children, ages 3-15 a choice of summer activities. Conveniently located in western Wilmington, the suburban campus features excellent facilities including 4 swimming pools. Extended day & pre- and post-camp weeks provide a full summer program for working families.

D TRISTATE SPORTS
SUMMER CAMP
63 Concord Rd.
Aston, PA 19014
610-494-3600
www.tristatesports.com
Athletic camps & leagues. Field hockey, lacrosse boys & girls, volleyball, basketball, soccer & summer camp.

D U-GROW PROGRAM
357 Paper Mill Rd., Newark, DE
410-620-7161, ext. 1432
www.upperbay.org
June 27-Aug. 5, Register for
2-week blocks. Unique program designed for elementary-age children that provides an opportunity to strengthen the skills that support growth & success in school. The program offers a format that interweaves a focus on strengthening & developing social skills within a daylong schedule of recreational activities.

D ULTIMATE KIDS MARTIAL ARTS CAMP
Four Season Plaza, Rte. 896
Newark, DE 19702
302-392-7200
www.lionchoke.com
Genuine self defense, discipline, focus, resolve & self-esteem are guaranteed as your kids learn the fun & exciting grappling art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (certified under Royler Gracie) plus the Filipino weapon & empty hands art of Agas-Kilat. Activities & trips. Ages 5-13 Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm.

D URSULINE ACADEMY
SUMMER FUN PROGRAM
1106 Pennsylvania Ave
Wilmington, DE 19806
302-658-2873 ext. 251
www.ursuline.org
Hands-on Enrichment Camp. June through Aug., 9am-4pm. Call for session dates. Extended Day coverage
7-9am & 4-5:30pm.
Girls age 4-11; Boys, age 4-8. Unique program fills quickly. 2004-2005 Governor’s Award recipient for excellence in Early Care & Education (nominated by parents). Sessions are
non-repetitive with majority of campers staying for full 10 weeks. Large return enrollment year after year. Campers from public, independent & parochial schools. Long history & excellent reputation. Large indoor & outdoor play areas, air conditioned gymnasium & award winning children’s garden & eco system.

P VAL WHITING’S HOOP ACADEMY
Wilmington, DE
302-984-0664
www.valwhiting.com
Girls & boys grades 3-12. Join former WNBA player Val Whiting for a year-round program of basketball training that will enhance athleticism, attitude & academics. 12 players per class. Beginner, intermediate & advanced classes. Now enrolling for summer, July 5-Aug. 20. Register online.

R WHALE CAMP
Grand Manan Island (Between Maine & Nova Scotia)
888-54-WHALE
www.whalecamp.com
Hands-on marine science, face-to-face observation, research & photograph whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals, sharks, puffins & eagles in their natural habitat. Sail 50-foot schooner. Kayak with seals & porpoises. Track whales & marine mammals with marine biology professionals. Island & coastal ecology. 1- to 3-week sessions. Student, adult, teacher & school programs.

D WICKLINE CASTING’S
FILM AND TV CAMP
Locations throughout
PA, NJ, DE
877-809-1296,
215-739-9952
www.wicklinecasting.com
New Curriculum. Kids ages
8-15 will enjoy acting for TV, commercials & film, script
writing, directing, camera operating, broadcasting & choreographing music videos. New this year: Directing, Producing & Special Effects Camps (locations permitting). Top local casting director Kathy Wickline brings popular camps to several locations.

D WILMINGTON FRIENDS SCHOOL DAY CAMPS
101 School Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19803
Lower school camp
302-576-2965; Middle school camp 302-576-2995
www.wilmingtonfriends.org
June 20-Aug. 26. Lower school camp: weekly themes, swimming, ice skating, field trips. Middle school camp: general & specialized programs, include art, drama, sports, outdoor adventure, technology & study skills. Before & after camp care available.

P WILMINGTON MUSIC SCHOOL
4101 Washington St.
Wilmington DE 19802
302-762-1132
www.wilmingtonmusic.org
WMS offers summer music classes for all ages & levels: Early childhood programs, instrumental sampler, piano for beginners, music workshops, chamber music groups, Delaware Youth Orchestra Camp. Call for information & a brochure.

R YMCA CAMP TOCKWOGH
(A CAMP OF YMCA OF DELAWARE)
24370 Still Pond Neck Rd.
Worton, MD 21678
800-331-CAMP
www.Tockwogh.org
Since 1938, kids from throughout the Mid-Atlantic have enjoyed the traditions, innovations & excellence of Camp Tockwogh. Located on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, Tockwogh offers waterskiing camp, sailing & racing camp, teen adventure camp & traditional camp for ages 8-15.

D YMCA OF DELAWARE
DAY CAMPS
302-221-YMCA
www.ymcade.org
YMCA of Delaware offers
1-week day camp programs throughout Delaware at branches in Wilmington Newark, Bear / Glasgow, Dover & Rehoboth Beach. Brandywine offers 2-week sessions. Call for individual branch numbers. Camps are available for all ages & interests, such as action sports, scrapbooking & dance. Counselor-in-training program offered. Swimming & field trips too.