Summer Camp

Jun 9 - Aug 29, 2025

Summer Camp Times
8:30 am - 3 pm daily

Grown-Up and Me Sessions
9:30 am - 12 pm

Pre-K Summer Fun Sessions
8:30 am – 12 pm

Ashland attendees can register for Extended Camp before and after their camp session. During Extended Camp children can play, explore, and create with us! No single day options. Only offered for camps that meet at Ashland. Not offered the week of 8/25 - 8/29.

Times & Prices
Before Camp: 7:30 – 8:30 am, $55/week
After Camp: 3:00 – 6:00 pm, $95/week

Once registrations opens, you can register online by selecting the Extended Camp for the weeks you want on our Activities Calendar. 15% Member Discount applies to Extended Camp.

When You Can Register:

• Members: February 3 at 8:30 am
• Non-members: February 10 at 8:30 am

Become a Household Member to get 15% off each camp!

Assistance is available at 302.239.2334, Mon – Fri, 9am – 4pm.
Messages received outside of business hours will be responded to during business hours.

You may also register by downloading and sending us the printable registration form. Online registration is recommended - your camp may be full before your application is mailed and processed.

Get 15% off for every summer camp you purchase - become a Household Member or higher

3–4 year olds:  Grown-Up and Me programs bring grown-ups and children together with a range of outdoor experiences. Explore the magic of the outdoors with a week of bonding and adventure.

4–5 year olds:  These are half-day programs where children learn through sensory-based
adventures. Play-based activities designed to support child development milestones,
relationship building, and self-expression.

To provide the best experience possible, campers must have completed the correct grade indicated for each camp, to participate. Campers who are not in the correct grade group will be canceled from the camp.

Grade Completed K or 1:  Campers lean into curiosity through exploration and play. Activities challenge campers to be active and creative while developing confidence and social skills in a natural setting.

Grade Completed 2 or 3: Break into adventure with activities designed to build confidence and promote independence. Campers have opportunities to take charge of their experience through decision-making.

Grade Completed 4, 5,or 6: Kick it up a notch with adventures that dive deeper into learning new skills and environmental topics. Campers step outside their comfort zone with a wide range of offerings and topics from art and cooking to paddle sports and survival skills.

Grade Completed 7,8, or 9: Advanced experiences designed to engage Tweens and Teens. They’ll build and learn new skills from experts in conservation, wildlife, recreation, and more!

14-17 year olds -  Join our summer camp team!

Scholarships may be available for those needing assistance. Learn more:

Scholarships

When searching camps on the Activities Calendar, you may see, after clicking on the camp, an alert saying the camp is full. In that alert, there is a link to fill out a form to get on the waitlist for that camp. Submit that form to get on our waitlist.

Absence: If your child is not able to attend on a particular day, please let us know promptly so the camp is not delayed waiting for your child’s arrival. See the Parents Corner for contact information for your camp site.

Non-Parent Pick-Up: Add authorized pick-up people to your child’s file during camp registration. After registration, authorized pick up people can be added through our front desk using the phone number below. IDs will be checked at pick up. 

Inclement Weather at Pick-Up: In case of heavy rain or thunderstorms please stay in your car until the storm abates. We will keep the campers in a safe, dry place during inclement weather and staff will then bring the campers out for pick up. Please note this may result in late pick up. Parents who cannot wait out the thunderstorm at pick up are welcome to pick up their child early before storms begin.

Road Closures: During the summer, construction and road closures happen. We will do our best to alert you of these as we become aware of them. Updates will be posted on our website, Parents Corner, and the Homeroom App.

Lunch & Snacks: Campers should bring water, lunch and snacks. If refrigeration is needed, campers will be asked to use an “Igloo” or similar personal lunch box with a cold pack. Water bottles can be refilled at the water fountain.

All allergies (food or other), emotional, physical and behavioral exceptionalities, restrictions, or medical needs must be listed on your child’s registration form, so that we can ensure they have a safe and quality camp experience. The more we know about your child, the better we can make their experience. Feel free to call our camp staff to discuss your child’s needs.

Sick Policy: We ask parents to screen their child for illness before coming to camp each morning. If your child is showing any signs of illness, please keep them home. We will send children showing signs of illness home.

Photo Release: By checking “yes” to photo release during registration, you are giving us the right to use photos/videos of your child to support our mission. We also reserve the right to use participant artwork to support our mission. 

Vaccinations: Dates of 2 MMR and 1 DPT shot are required at time of registration.

Potty Training: Our staff are focused on providing safe and fun experiences for your children. Our camp staff are not equipped for diaper changing.

Effective June 1st, camp fees are non-refundable.

Requests to withdraw from camp, made before June 1st, will be honored with a full refund if we can fill your child’s spot, at the time of cancellation, with a child on the waiting list. If we cannot fill the spot at the time of cancellation, a cancellation fee of $100 will be held. Effective June 1st, camp fees are non-refundable.  

Transfers will be accommodated as available. Two transfers, to another session, are permitted. Any additional transfers will be charged at $35 administrative fee.

Drop off begins 10 min. before the camp start time.

Pick up begins 10 min. before the camp end time.

What to Bring

(Make sure everything is marked with your camper’s name)

• Day pack with water bottle, snacks, and lunch – packs will be stored in a classroom during the day
• A change of clothes and shoes (shoes get wet, its best to have a dry pair to change in to)
• Non-aerosol Insect repellant and sunscreen
• Bathing suit and towel (Ashland and DEEC camps only)
• Medication (labeled and in original packaging w/instructions - see more info under "Medication" heading)

What to Wear

Clothes that can get muddy and worn in all kinds of weather.

• Hat
• Closed-toe shoes (old sneakers, or water shoes) – no flip flops or sandals
• Dress for the weather - we go outside if it is raining

Homeroom App: Your hub for camp updates and pictures during the camp week.

This summer we will be using the homeroom app to share updates during your child’s camp week. We will be posting pictures and notifying parents of any important information and reminders throughout the week. Check the app to stay up to date with camp news. The week before your camp you will receive an email with instructions to access the private group for your child’s camp. We can’t wait to share all the fun of summer camp with DelNature parents!

For campers requiring medications at camp, parents must complete the medication administration form and turn it in to the camp staff along with the medication. Medication must be in the original container. For prescription medication, we must follow the dosage instructions on the prescription. For over-the-counter medications, dosage may not exceed the label instructions.  Please send only enough medications for the week and be sure to pick up the bottle at the end of the camp session.

What to Pack:

• Lunch: Please pack in a waterproof container (like a dry bag)
• Water bottle
• Dry bag: We strongly suggest purchasing a 20 liter dry bag for your child to store and carry their lunch and belongings.
• Rain jacket if rain is in the forecast
• Towel
• Optional Life Jacket: We provide life jackets which we will properly fit to your child but your child can bring their own if they prefer
• Extra sunscreen/insect repellent

What to Wear:

• Bathing suit or clothes that can get wet and dirty
• Closed-toe water shoes or sneakers that can get wet and that stay on
• Kayak gloves or a pair of good fitting garden gloves are optional but they help prevent blisters and make hands more comfortable when paddling
• Hat (important for sun and insect protection)
• Sunglasses

What to Pack & Wear

• Wear closed-toe shoes
• Have hair tied back/braided and not hanging down loosely
• Avoid wearing shirts with flowing sleeves
• Bring 1-2 smaller plastic dishes with tight fitting lids for campers to take samples home for sharing

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