Summer Camp

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. | $60.00 (grades K-9)

Join the Coverdale Farm Team for a Week of Farming Fun! Experience the outdoors, care for animals, discover what’s growing, and explore the harmonious relationship between the farm and nature. | $390.00 (grades 2-3)

Work together to build forts at Ashland made out of natural materials. Make a grass fort, a stick fort, and a fort of your own creation! At the end of the week, take the forts down and “leave no trace” of our adventures. | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Go fishing, paddling, geocaching, and test your skill and stamina as we climb at the DE Rock Gym. Hike into the woods, play outdoor games, and experience a new adventure each day! | $495.00 (grades 4-6)†

Explore the science of flavors, colors, and nature, both in the kitchen and classroom. Unleash your culinary creativity and taste the rainbow! | $500.00 (grades K-1)

Each day, play many different outside games! Learn new games you’ve never heard of and play them in fields and forests. Each afternoon, play in the water, read stories, and get crafty with natural materials! | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. | $100.00 (grades K-9)

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. This is a 4-day camp week. | $50.00 (grades K-9)

Go fishing, geocaching, and test your archery skills. Hike some of Ashland’s hidden trails and learn what it takes to survive in nature. Create nature crafts, play outdoor games, and cool off as you explore the creeks of Ashland. | $300.00 (grades 2-3)

Spend the week outside exploring the farm and the nature preserve. Visit the stream with dip nets, roam the meadows, and enjoy the simple joys of being outdoors while discovering the world around you. This is a 4-day camp. | $310.00 (grades 2-3)

Become an outdoor survivalist and set yourself loose in the wild! Learn to survive in the wild and get yourself out of the boondocks in one piece. This is a 4-day camp. | $375.00 (grades 4-6)†

Chemistry can be delicious! Step into the kitchen at Coverdale to explore the science of food—from fizzy reactions to melting and mixing. Try edible experiments, uncover the chemistry in recipes, and enjoy your tasty creations! | $400.00 (grades 4-6)

Use various small watercraft to ply local waters. Canoe, kayak, and tube your way around lakes, ponds, and rivers. Learn proper techniques and have a blast on the water! This is a 4-day camp. | $350.00 (grades 4-6)†

Explore a new island each day by motorboat or canoe! Explore rocky shorelines, dig for clams, and play games. Stay for an extended day on Wednesday and enjoy an “Island Celebration.” Must be able to swim. This is a 4-day camp. | $415.00 (grades 7-9)†

Get inspired by nature. This fun-filled art camp invites curious kids to explore creativity through nature-inspired crafts, projects, and hands-on activities. Let your imagination grow as we create, play, and discover! | $310.00 (grades K-1)

Learn about the creatures of air and water while exploring the fields and wetlands at Ashland, Meet turtles and frogs, visit the butterfly house, and create crafts of your favorite animals. No camp 6/19 | $290.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. This is a 4-day camp week. | $80.00 (grades K-9)

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. | $60.00 (grades K-9)

Transform inspiration into masterpieces! Create 2D and 3D art while exploring the farm and preserve. Don’t miss our Friday art show to admire the beautiful creations. | $420.00 (grades 2-3)

Get moving with a muddy adventure! Wade through the creek, hop across logs, and climb over rocks as you compete in events that build all around strength, mental grit, and camaraderie. | $375.00 (grades 2-3)

Put your paddling skills to the test! Learn basic strokes and enjoy wildlife like eagles and turtles. All experience levels welcome. Must be able to swim. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Embark on an adventure like never before! Use your skills to discover the secrets of Coverdale guided by curiosity and some help from your friends. Rise to the challenge and work together to explore the wonders of nature. | $400.00 (grades 4-6)

Swing, scramble, splash, and compete in events that build strength, fitness, mental grit, and camaraderie on the rugged terrain of Ashland and the surrounding areas! | $435.00 (grades 4-6)

Visit local habitats in search of snakes, turtles, salamanders, and frogs. Catch them, handle them, and learn how to identify them. | $435.00 (grades 4-6)†

Spend the week becoming a wildlife scientist! Learn modern wildlife science techniques to find, examine, survey, and enjoy wildlife. Hike little-explored areas and become the complete wildlife scientist! | $465.00 (grades 7-9)†

Dewdrops sparkle, animals graze, and fluffy clouds drift around the Fairy Tree in the Fir Grove. Welcome to a magical week at Coverdale! Explore where farm and nature meet—let your imagination soar! | $390.00 (grades K-1)

Search woods, wetlands, and streams for salamanders and other creatures. Create a “Salamander Room” like the one in The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer. Hear stories about animals we see at Ashland everyday. | $360.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. | $100.00 (grades K-9)

Ashland offers Before Camp care to campers from 7:30am to 8:30am. Single day option is not available. This is a 4-day camp week. | $50.00 (grades K-9)

Explore the wonders of the Christina River with hands-on activities that reveal the beauty of our ecosystem. Learn the basics of rowing with Wilmington Youth Rowing Association, building skills, confidence & teamwork on the water. | (ages 10-14)†

Join us for an adventure at Ashland and Coverdale! Campers in grades 2-6 will enjoy games, obstacle courses, and scavenger hunts, exploring nature in mixed-age teams. Drop-off and pick-up at both locations! This is a 4-day camp. | $320.00 (grades 2-3)

Dig down deep into the dirt and discover the many secrets beneath the soil. Grab your spyglass and solve a muddy mystery. Be prepared to get dirty! | $300.00 (grades 2-3)

Combine hands-on cooking experiences with the hustle and bustle of the farm. See where things grow and practice kitchen skills. Make delectable recipes including fresh, seasonal produce right from our vegetable garden. | $400.00 (grades 2-3)

Embark on a journey of exploration of all things that fly, particularly creatures that abound at Abbott’s Mill Nature Center. | $240.00 (grades 2-3)†

Experience the best of Ashland and Coverdale with an exciting week that blends farm and nature! Compete in outdoor games, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts, and nature challenges during this 4-day adventure. | $320.00 (grades 4-6)

Explore local battlefields and fortifications to understand the impact of terrain and nature on historical events. Learn how nature is a prime factor in shaping both local and world history. | $390.00 (grades 4-6)†

Become an ornithologist – master the science of birds! Meet with experts and visit special places to observe amazing feathered creatures! See herons, eagles, shorebirds, and many other species on our travels. | $350.00 (grades 4-6)†

Grow skills, make friends, and dig into real farm life! Spend a week exploring nature, caring for animals, helping with projects, and learning regenerative farming. Build connections to land, water, and food—van trips included. | $330.00 (grades 7-9)†

Go wild with your creature friends, Wild Kratts style! Use your creature powers to discover the animals and habitats of Ashland. Use your imagination and go on creature-saving animal adventures. | $290.00 (grades K-1)

Stick around after camp to play, explore, and create. Bring a snack, relax, and then head back outside for a new adventure every day! Single day option is not available. This is a 4-day camp week. | $80.00 (grades K-9)