Feb. 19, 2010
Vol. 40, No. 37

Contact: Dawn Morris, Delaware State Parks Marketing Director, 302-739-9937; or Necia Beck, Delaware State Parks 302-739-9175, Necia.Beck@state.de.us

Delaware State Parks announces opening of 2010 summer camp registration 

DOVER – Delaware State Parks offers summer day camps throughout the state, from Bellevue State Park in Wilmington to Cape Henlopen in Lewes, and plenty in between. Half-day camps for 4- to 6-year-olds with various nature themes are offered, as well as full-day camps for 6- to 14-year-olds. Many camps offer before and after care.

For older youth who still love summer camp, a Counselor In Training (CIT) camp is offered at Bellevue State Park for 13- to 16-year-olds. The camp teaches participants the skills necessary to be successful camp counselors. CITs will learn first aid, how to canoe, and lead hikes and nature activities. CITs are strongly encouraged to volunteer for additional weeks of camp as volunteer counselors.

Summer day camp sizes are limited in order to keep counselor-to-camper ratios small. The knowledgeable staff, variety of subjects and the small size make these camps very popular, so parents are encouraged to register children early.

Registration is now being accepted at all participating parks except the Brandywine Zoo, which opens registration on Saturday, Feb. 27, and Cape Henlopen State Park, which opens registration on Monday, March 1.  

Dates, fees and registration information are available at www.destateparks.com/programs/summer-camps, or from the individual parks listed below.

Alapocas Run State Park
1914 West Park Drive
Wilmington, DE  19803
302-577-7020
Rock climbing camp for 11 and older

Bellevue State Park
800 Carr Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
Arts Center: 302-793-3046
Camps with nature and arts themes; half-day camps for 4- to 6-year-olds; full-day camps for 6- to 14-year-olds; CIT Camp for 13- to 16-year-olds

Brandywine Creek State Park
Routes 100 and 92
Greenville, DE 19807
302-655-5740
Full-day camps for 5- to 14-year-olds; half-day camps for 4- to 6-year-olds

Brandywine Zoo
1001 North Park Drive
Wilmington, DE 19802
302-571-7788
Half-day camps for 4- to 7-year-olds; full-day camps for 6- to 14-year-olds

Cape Henlopen State Park
15099 Cape Henlopen Drive
Lewes, DE 19958
Seaside Nature Center: 302-645-6852
Half-day camps for 4- to 6-year-olds; full-day camps for 6- to 13-year-olds

Killens Pond State Park
5025 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
Nature Center: 302-284-4299
Full-day camps for 6- to 14-year-olds

Lums Pond State Park
1068 Howell School Road
Bear, DE 19701
302-368-6989
Half-day camps for 4- to 6-year-olds; full-day camps for school-aged children

White Clay Creek State Park
425 Wedgewood Road
Newark, DE 19711
Chambers House Nature Center: 302-368-6560