Education & Summer Camp Guide 2018

Brought to you by the Chester County Press March 7, 2018

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Summer Riding Camp Full Day Camp: Ages 6+ all levels Mini Camp: Ages 3-6

Learning about horses • Handling & riding horses Arts & Crafts • Water Activities • Moon Bounce!

Guest speakers and demonstrations • Just plain fun!

June 18-22 June 25-29 July 9-13 July 16-20

July 23-27 July 30- Aug 3 Aug 6-10 Aug 13-17

610-324-3851 258 Spring Valley Road, Oxford, PA 19363 Space is limited so call to reserve.

www.coldspringfarmhorse.com

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The Best Fun Your Kids Will Have This Summer Now in its tenth year, North East River Yacht Club’s popular ‘Learn To Sail’ summer camp is open to boys and girls aged 7 through 16 years. No previous experience is required. The club is situated on the sheltered waters of the Northeast River on the Chesapeake Bay, making it an ideal location for learning to sail. It is also a close and easy commute from all SE Pennsylvania, northern Maryland and Delaware Counties.

Sailing, whether pursued as a pastime or a sport, is not only loads of fun, it gets kids outdoors, builds life skills and fosters camaraderie and friendships. In fact, our sailors have such a great time they return year after year, and many spend the entire summer with us.

Our instructors are selected for their love of sailing, experience, mentoring and leadership qualities. We also require they are all CPR and first-aid certified, and have attained their US Sailing Small Boat Instructor Certification.

During their time with us your youngsters will learn all the essential elements of sailing: rigging, launching, sail trim, points of sail, right of way, boat handling, as well as seamanship and water safety in a combination of lessons, practice drills, games and lots of time out on the water.

Once they have mastered the basics they can progress to our intermediate and advanced levels, or they may even become interested in joining our Bay Racers group, who travel and compete in regional regattas.

Camp sessions start June 18th, and run 8 days (Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with supervised care from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. over two consecutive weeks.

There are 4 sessions per summer.

‘Experiences are best when shared, bring a friend and sign up early to secure your space.’

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Camp Fairlee offers recreational experience to children and adults with all types of cognitive or physical disabilities Easterseals Camp Fairlee is located on 250 rural acres on Maryland’s upper eastern shore.

The purpose of the camp is to provide a superior, accessible, recreational experience to children and adults with ALL types of cognitive or physical disabilities, while at the same time providing a time of rest or respite to families and caregivers.

Summer camp runs June - August and offers different experiences. The traditional six-day session offers a lot of exciting daily activities including swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, high and low ropes, nature trails, wall climbing, zip line, arts/crafts, outdoor sports and games and more. Another option is “daily adventure” where every day the campers travel to a point of interest such as state parks, zoos, beaches, historic places, and so forth. There are two weeks each summer just for children with Autism.

In 2015 the entire facility was completely rebuilt with all new cabins, a 12,000 squarefoot activity center and gymnasium, dining hall and health center. There is also a large swimming pool.

Camp Fairlee is perfect for children and adults with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Cognitive Disabilities, Muscular Dystrophy, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and other physical conditions and disabilities. www.de.easterseals.com/fairlee

Camp Fairlee

From brand new cabins to a new activity center, our latest camp additions are sure to make your visit more enjoyable than ever!

• A traditional, residential summer camp on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

• For children and adults with all types of disabilities or other special needs.

• Canoeing, rock wall, high ropes, zip line, pool, horseback riding, arts/crafts and more!

• Two weeks each summer for children with Autism.

• Year-round respite weekends and travel trips.

• New cabins, activity center, dining hall and health center with nurses 24/7.

410-778-0566

Facebook.com/ CampFairlee

de.easterseals.com/fairlee

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Relaxation, adventure, and learning at the Centreville Layton School’s summer program We often think of summer as a time for relaxation and a little adventure.

However, for most children summer is also time when learning loss can occur.

This loss is referred to as the “summer slide.” Over the course of a child’s educational career these “slides” can add up to large achievement gaps.

Centreville Layton School feels there is time for relaxation, adventure, and most of all, learning in the summer. Our summer program offers options to meet every student’s academic and recreational needs.

For elementary and middle school age students, Centreville Layton School Summer Program offers students academic support and instruction in preparation for the upcoming school year. Focusing on targeted support to strengthen reading and math skills through a challenging, dynamic, and supportive program. Every summer, students are welcomed from local independent, parochial, and public schools. Families are often drawn to the well-rounded program. In addition to the educational portion, students have the option of staying for a dynamic afternoon recreational program. Afternoon campers enjoy trips to the pool, local field trips, and a full program of activities on the Centreville Layton School 20-acre campus.

Centreville Layton School is also proud to offer a Summer Program to meet High School students’ needs. Students who attend our program are met with an innovative and unique summer learning experience. We understand as students get older and more independent that they do not want to spend all morning in a classroom. To accommodate the maturing nature of high school and middle school students Centreville Layton School is proud to offer hybrid courses which combine teacher’s expert instruction with the flexibility of independent work that busy summer schedules require.

Each course offers a summer friendly schedule and is overseen by one of Centreville Layton School’s expert teachers. With twice a week on-campus instructional sessions, at-home independent work, and daily online access to your child’s instructor, these hybrid courses are the solution to get a jump start on the coming school year.

For more information on any of our programs please visit us at www. centrevillelayton.org/summer.

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Wisdom Begins with Wonder. Celebrating twenty-eight years of excellence. Join us at the Delaware Aerospace Academy Have you ever thought about the year 2020? The 21st century is a time of advanced technologies, harnessing energy, recycling our resources, futuristic structures, robotic probes, lunar outposts and human missions to Mars. The future holds undreamed of scientific and technological opportunities. The Delaware Aerospace Academy hopes to prepare students for those challenges.

In operation since 1990, the objective of the Delaware Aerospace Academy is to provide hands-on training and experiences through our Destination academies in related activities and fields.

Throughout the week, girls and boys in grades 1 - 10 are continually challenged to think, create, solve, build, and work cooperatively. All academies are designed to integrate the study of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) using Earth, Science and Space Education as the unifying framework.

The academies are financed through tuition fees, grants and scholarship sponsorships, with emphasis on in-kind support from industry and other agencies.

A working board and advisory council, consisting of representatives from industry, educational and supporting agencies, share their expertise and advise the group.

Full Day Academies: University of Delaware Cost for all Full Day Academies 6/25-6/29, 2018: $300 Before & after care available.

Full-day academies: Mornings, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Hands-on activities and many opportunities for problem solving in small teams are included. All cadets will receive a camp T-shirt & many handouts about the new high-tech world they are entering. Before & After Care available.

Destination Sky & Beyond (entering 3rd or 4th grade) features a week of creative problem solving challenges including Powers of Ten, Millions of Stars, Planets, Space Habitats, and Rovers. In addition, cadets participate in exciting activities based on the physics of flight, leading to a training flight in the Elementary Simulator.

Destination Space (entering 4th or 5th grade) features a series of experiments conducted in a space laboratory like NASA's "White Room." The results and solutions could have the potential to benefit the human race. Cadets will discover and learn about concepts from ground to space including machines, engineering, circuitry, science, weather and computer training. Plan on constructing and launching a bottle rocket.

Destination Flight (entering 5th or 6th grade) focuses on an in-depth study of the principles of flight and cutting edge studies of the FAA and NASA Aeronautics programs. Cadets will apply the knowledge as they operate our advanced flight simulator and hovercraft.

Destination Orbit (entering 6th, 7th & 8th) includes Space Architecture, Living in Space, Physics, Rocketry, Planetary Studies & a fieldtrip to the Dover AFB. The four cadet wings’ learn about science and technology as they relate to AeroSpace Science.

Half Day Academies: Offered at DASEF’s Environmental Outpost located at 585 Big Oak Rd. in Smyrna, DE 19977 Minutes from Route 1 exit 114 Cost for Half Day Academies 6/18-6/22, 2018: $150 Destination Ocean (entering 1st and 2nd) takes you under the sea and on the beach. Children will explore and learn about the colorful life that moves and interacts in the ocean. Join us on the Richard Ellis our new ‘scow’ as it launches them on a week of exciting explorations and a memorable sea adventure.

Destination Dinosaur (entering 2nd and 3rd) allows children to participate in a dinosaur dig in ‘The Pit”. Bones will be excavated and assembled. Different species of dinosaurs will be studied using creative approaches and activities.

Over Night Academies: University of Delaware Cost for Overnight Academies 7/8-7/13, 2018: $650.00 Destination Moon (entering 7th, 8th & 9th grade) integrates real world experiences with Lunar Studies, lessons in Crystal Development, Advanced Rocketry, Remote Sensing, Robotics, Computer Simulation, Composite Materials, Telescope Building and Field Trips.

Destination Mars (entering 8th, 9th & 10th) offers challenges such as designing a robotic vehicle & a rocket, solving a critical life-support problem, assembling a space station underwater, & conducting in-flight experiments in a Mars Simulation.

Cooperative challenges are used in all sessions. They are supplemented by presentations, lectures, on-site training and tours, large group team building, computer simulations, videos, discussions, storytelling and some Language Arts activities. Young people of all ages are enraptured with innovation, technology and exploration. The academy has helped to intensify and channel that fascination.

An understanding and an appreciation of our world and exposure to the wide variety of high tech career opportunities are essential to the young people of our country as they enter the 21st century. The Delaware Aerospace Academy and other statewide outreach programs are sponsored by DASEF, was incorporated as a nonprofit organization. The Mission of DASEF is to inspire and educate the people of the Delaware Valley in learning about the Earth’s environment, space science, mathematics and technology through the use of our academies, presentations, symposiums, professional development, events and activities and the resources of the Environmental Outpost.

For more information, please visit our website www.dasef.org, email dasef.outpost@gmail.com or call 302.834.1978

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Learn to golf in a fun environment At White Clay Creek, we make learning the game and rules of golf exciting. By offering daily contests with prizes and end-of-the-week Awards ceremony, kids are challenged to compete in a non-threatening environment. With a camper-to-instructor ratio of sixto-one, interest is maintained and acquired skills are applied on the course in a fun and inviting way.

For juniors and adults, flexible memberships are still available for 2018. Benefits include unlimited play, club fittings, exclusive events, free assigned locker, bag storage and handicap maintenance, advanced booking, discounts on merchandise, lessons and food. Call 302-994-6700 for more information.

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Unleash the adventure at Girl Scout Camp!

Know a girl who likes to build exploding volcanoes, draw and paint, learn about animal habitats, or make s’mores? Send her to Girl Scout camp!

With four resident and three day camps offering fun, girl-focused programs, we’ve got something for every G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, and Leader), even if she’s not already a Girl Scout. And with extended care, bus transportation, and financial aid, every girl has the chance enjoy camp. In the girl-only environment of Girl Scout camp, we know that you’ll find your voice, seek out new adventures, and discover your passion in a safe space, just for you!

Valley Forge Day Camp is just minutes from the historic park, and offers an array of camp sessions, whether it’s your first week at camp or you’re an expert. Enjoy traditional activities like archery, arts & crafts, and swimming, but also try new things! Let out your inner actress, cook up tasty creations, and conquer the low-ropes challenge course. Check out all the fun waiting for you on our website: www.gsep.org/camps Want to explore some place new? Join us for the ultimate sleepover at one of our four resident camps! Zip line your way across the lake at Camp Mosey Wood in Carbon County. Make furry friends at Camp Wood Haven in Pine Grove. Geek out with gadgets at Camp Shelly Ridge, just outside of Philadelphia. Reach new heights on the climbing wall or perfect your horseback riding skills at Camp Laughing Waters in Gilbertsville.

To learn more, visit: www.gsep.org/camps or call us at 215.564.2030 to get registered today! And remember, you don’t have to already be a Girl Scout to come to camp, so bring your friends, sisters, and neighbors!

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High-quality programming at Wilmington Friends Summer Camp

Wilmington Friends Summer Camp provides a wealth of high-quality programming for campers age 3 through rising ninth-graders. Lower school camp features weekly themes, soccer, tennis, volleyball, art, STEM Design, writing, and adventure camps, plus swimming, ice skating and bowling.

Middle school camp offers Base Camp with swimming, fishing, gardening, hiking, ice skating and bowling plus sports camps and programs in art, adventure, cooking, Hogwarts, STEM, Lego, Digital Music, 3D printing and service.

We are one of the few camps in the area that offers camp from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. (Before/after care from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., and 4:30 to 6 p.m. for an additional fee.) Check out www.wilmingtonfriends.org for more information or contact Camp Director Carlos Charriez at ccharriez@wilmingtonfriends.org. And don’t miss our Early Bird special sign-up before April 1, 2018, and receive a 5 percent discount on all programs.

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Wilmington Friends School Summer Camps • June 18 through August 24 Lower School Camp • lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org For children in preschool - 5th grade. Weekly themes, active games, and art; ice skating, swimming, and bowling; optional specialty camps including soccer, tennis, art, STEM Design, cooking, and adventure camps.

Middle School Camp • mscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org For children entering 5th - 9th grade. Choose Base Camp or Theme Camps: art, adventure, sports, STEM, cooking and 3D printing.

NEW! Creative Writing Elective for rising 9th - 12th graders.

July 9 - 27, 9am to noon.

For more information and to register, please contact Rebecca Zug at rzug@wilmingtonfriends.org.

Quaker matters. Come see why.

Visit us at wilmingtonfriends.org or call 302-576-2998.

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Through Brandywine Virtual Academy, students can catch up... or get a head start

Summer is a great opportunity for high school students to catch up on credits or get ahead of next year’s busy schedule. Brandywine Virtual Academy (BVA) is pleased to offer a flexible, interactive online course experience tailored to the needs of each student. Did a class not work out so well this past year? Our nine-week Credit Recovery session can get students right back on track. Not able to fit all of the electives you really wanted in your schedule next year? Or, do you want to try an honors or Advanced Placement (AP) course at school next year and want to build your confidence? The 15-week Jump Start session or nine-week True Summer session with over 100 elective options might be your answer!

A program of the Chester County Intermediate Unit, BVA provides students access to a variety of the top national online course providers with an unmatched level of personalized attention and support.

Students are able to navigate through the online courses at their own pace working toward given task deadlines.

BVA Pennsylvania-certified teachers and teacher assistants are available to help guide students through the course content and provide individualized support when needed. Students have the ability to recover credits in core content areas or explore any number of electives, such as Photojournalism, Forensic Science and World Languages – to name only a few.

Have a middle schooler? BVA is also offering a unique blended learning experience (online & in-person) for middle school students interested in coding! Students entering grades 6-8 will learn how to code using the Raspberry Pi series and work with BVA teachers and other students to develop their own coded online creation. The course will consist of lunch & code in-person sessions at the Chester County Intermediate Unit in Downingtown along with online course support.

Visit www.bvapa.org/summer to learn more!

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New Garden Flying Field offers aviation summer day camp for ages 7 through 15!

A summer camp program at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon, Pa. is offering young people the excitement and discovery of aviation in a day-camp setting, designed for ages 7-15.

The New Garden Flying Field Future Aviator’s Summer Camp is offered in one-week sessions, July 9 to 13 and Aug. 6 to 10. The camp is five days of aviation excitement that includes hands-on build projects, challenge activities, museum and airport tours, model rockets, R/C airplanes and other aviation experiences. Included in the camp all campers will also have the opportunity to take the controls of an airplane during an Introductory Flight and experience the thrill of what it’s like to be a pilot.

“We are excited to offer the Future Aviator’s Summer Camp, as we know the fascination with flight often begins at a young age,” said Jon Martin, Aviation Director of the New Garden Flying Field. “We have designed the camp to be a week of nonstop excitement where fun and discovery are combined for an unforgettable experience.”

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Bethany Christian School Preschool – 8th Grade Before & Aftercare Summer Camp Bethany Christian School located at 1137 Shadyside Road in Oxford is conveniently accessible from all local routes, including Maryland. Biblical truths are the hallmark of our academics. We partner with parents and stress the value of a Christ-anchored curriculum as a foundation for the citizens of tomorrow. We use time-honored teaching styles along with Smart Boards and Chrome Books to impart fundamental knowledge to foster a life-long zest for learning. Our curriculum is innovative and includes STEM/STEAM themes.

In addition to scholastic learning, students can engage in sports, clubs and fine arts. We stress service by partnering with many of our neighboring organizations to build up our community.

Our Preschool program for three and four year old children attends to their cognitive, social, emotional and spiritual development through fun-filled hands on experiences.

Please call or stop by for a tour. Bethany Christian School is now enrolling for the 2018 -19 school year. Our phone number is 610-998-0877. www.Bethanychristsian.org.

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Lincoln to host information and science technology camp Lincoln University’s Department of Computer Science plans to open an information technology summer camp for middle and high school students throughout the nearby region.

The program is designed to introduce students to the field of computer science and technology, and expose them to life as a college student.

“Students will expand their knowledge in computer science and technology, and gain skills necessary to develop their leadership potential,” said Haydar Teymourlouei, associate professor and interim chair of the computer science department at Lincoln.

During their time on campus, students will have the opportunity to take a variety of courses including cyber-security, encryption, email phishing, game design, computer programming and more. The camp will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from June 11 to 29 at the Ivory V. Nelson Science Building on Lincoln University’s main campus.

The application deadline is April 6. Those eligible to apply must meet certain GPA requirements and be 13 to 18 years old, with an interest in information technology. For more information, contact Lorna Chambers at 484-365-7293 or email lchambers@lincoln.edu.

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Every child is an artist Let your child (ages 4 to 14) be inspired by faerie houses, create with amazing inks, collage a unicorn, experiment with photography, paint silly witches’ legs and ride a tricycle through paint. See them laugh, grow, and have fun, while creating amazing artwork using high-quality materials.

Here’s what our parents have to say about Art First Inc.: “L.. had a wonderful time and cannot wait to return next summer with his little sister.

Our family absolutely loves this 5-star summer camp.”

“This was the first summer N. attended Art First and she absolutely loved it. Everyone was so nice and friendly. It made me feel good leaving her in such a warm environment. I was extremely impressed with the artwork she brought home. It was amazing! She can’t wait to return next year! I have recommended Art First to my friends and co-workers.”

“My son had an incredible time at your camp and talked about it for weeks afterward. He is so interested in art and we are so impressed with the projects he came home with.”

Classes run for one week. Younger children may attend morning classes (9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.), afternoon classes (12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.), or stay for both sessions and take two different classes. Classes for older children on most weeks are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended care is available (7:30 to 5:30), if needed.

Camp starts June 11. Reserve your spot now! Class schedules and descriptions, registration information, pictures, information for parents, and teacher profiles are available online.

Art First, Inc. is located at 728 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE 19707. For more information, call 302-239-3544 or visit artfirstinc.com.

Photo: “Henri’s Adventures” Camp - 2016

Photo: “Ma sse and Friends” Camp - 2017

“Every Child is an Artist!”

Summer Camps Start June 11! x x x

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Ages 4 - 14 Before / A er Care available A fun, crea ve experience - Faerie Houses, Harry Po er, Ac on! Art!, Under the Sea, Whimsical Woodland Animals & More More informa on online

Art First Inc. Photo: “Ac on! Art!” Camp - 2017

728 Yorklyn Road, Hockessin, DE 19707

www.ar irs nc.com / 302-239-3544

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Wilmington Ballet Academy offers superior classical ballet training Founded in 1956, Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance is one of the longest surviving ballet schools in the tri-state area and has a history of professional-level instruction to prepare young dancers for wherever their dance aspirations take them. The Academy is dedicated to providing superior classical ballet training to foster discipline, confidence, and poise to students of all ages in the Wilmington area.

Since 1967, the annual ‘Nutcracker’ performance at the Playhouse on Rodney Square in the historic Hotel duPont provides our students the opportunity to perform with world-class professional artists and a live orchestra.

Instruction is provided for all levels from pre-school dance through adult classes.

Wilmington Ballet Academy is conveniently located in the Trolley Square neighborhood at 1709 Gilpin Avenue.

MISSION Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance is a non-profit organization dedicated to the enrichment of the Wilmington community. It’s mission is to provide high quality arts education and performance opportunities to children and adults of all backgrounds.

CLASS OFFERINGS Creative Dance – Ages 3 – 4.

Students learn creative expression through dance. Exercises promote early childhood development with a focus on body awareness and gross motor skills. One day per week required.

Pre-Ballet – Ages 5 – 6.

Students explore the beginner levels of classical ballet, including basic positions, turnout, musicality, and the benefits of stretching. One day per week required.

Level 1 – Ages 7–8.

Students are taught with emphasis on careful repetition of basic positions, turnout, and port de bras. Barre work is introduced.

Repetition, Technique is introduced. One day per week required.

Level 2 – Ages 7 – 9.

Beginning ballet students focus on the syllabus, increasing their vocabulary of steps with an emphasis on the quality of execution. Two days per week required.

Level 3 – Ages 10 – 13.

In this second year beginner class, students increase their vocabulary of steps, improve flexibility, and work on center exercises with an emphasis on quality of execution.

Beginner pointe work is introduced. Two Technique classes per week required to take Pointe.

Level 4 – Ages 14 – 17.

This intermediate ballet class builds strength, vocabulary and proper execution of steps, and flexibility. Instruction includes Beginner/ Intermediate pointe work at the barreand in the center. Three Technique classes per week required to take Pointe.

Contemporary Combining the vocabulary, rhythm, and technique of Jazz, Modern Dance, and Ballet.

Popular TV examples include So You Think You Can Dance, Fame, and Dance Academy. Modern music is used in class.

Variations Learning the traditional classical solos (Solo Variations) on pointe shoes or flat shoes if not yet on pointe. Must be at least Level 3.

Open Adult Class Designed for adult students aged 13+, beginner, intermediate and advanced instruction is available in a welcoming and friendly environment. Adult ballet is good for the mind as well as the body, promoting cardiovascular fitness and posture.

The advanced level challenges the student with more complex combinations at the barre and in the center. Students work on fluidity of movement, balance, and combinations with petit adagio and petit allegro. Drop- in and class cards are available.

Please visit WilmingtonBallet.org for more information and to enroll today.

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Wilmington Ballet Academy of the Dance Offering classes for all ages Creative Dance ~ Pre-Ballet ~ Classical Ballet ~ Contemporary Musical Theatre ~ Open Adult Ballet ~ Boys’ Scholarship Program

wilmingtonballet.org | 302.655.1004

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DMNH camp is IN when school is OUT! The Delaware Museum of Natural History offers campers of various ages opportunities to explore science and nature through hands-on, interactive learning. At camp, children are encouraged to explore and discover though hands-on, interactive learning and play. Campers spend lots of time outside in our meadow, pollinator garden, wooded hiking trails and wildlife blind as well as inside the museum’s galleries.

This year features some of our campers’ favorite camps, tweaked with new handson learning activities, as well as some brand new camps for each age group.

All are full of outdoor fun, Museum gallery exploration, traveling exhibit discoveries, live animal experiences, and more.

For the littlest ones, Museum Babies is our unique summer program for three or four half hour sessions in July and August designed just for toddlers through age 3 (and their grown-ups.) Children ages 4-6 years old will enjoy a half day camp from June 4-8. Campers who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade can choose from a variety of full day camps, with a variety of themes, including the popular Dinos, Dinos, Dinos for campers who have completed kindergarten, Science of Minecraft for first and second graders, and Young Engineers for third through sixth graders.

Looking for something exciting to do during July 4th week? Come to camp at DMNH and experience the best we have to offer, including experiments, crafts, and live animal encounters. Register for specific days or the whole session— July 2, 3, 5 or 6. There is no camp on Wednesday, July 4.

Whether they are creating take-home biomes, exploring constellations, or searching for hidden treasure, campers make exciting and unforgettable discoveries. All of our camps encourage children to create once-in-a-lifetime memories they’ll never forget!

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Climb aboard the Wilmington & Western Railroad The whistle of a steam train echoing through the hills is a sound that has all but disappeared in the world. Yet there still is a reminder of the time preserved for you to experience here at the Wilmington & Western Railroad.

Imagine yourself riding on a real railroad through the Red Clay Creek Valley, with its everchanging natural beauty and wildlife. Imagine that you are rolling through forested estates, past historic homes and mill sites, aboard a vintage steam train, just like those that your greatgrandparents rode.

Take the family aboard our scenic line, listed on the National Register

SCHOOL/DAY CAMP TRAIN April 17 & 24 at 9:45 & 11am May 1, 8, 15, 27 at 9:45 & 11am June 5 & 26 at 9:45 & 11am July 10 & 24 at 9am August 7 & 21 at 9am

of Historic Places, the Wilmington & Western Railroad is Delaware’s only steam tourist railroad. Special railroading adventures are available for railroaders of all ages. Whether you want to explore history, celebrate holidays, wine & dine or just have fun, the Wilmington & Western Railroad has just the event for you.

Most of our weekend rides travel to Mt. Cuba Picnic Grove for a short layover – bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the countryside.

Round trip ride is 90 minutes. See the website: wwrr.com for full schedule of events and departure times or call the business office for further details 302-998-1930.