Our Programs
June 16 - August 8, 2025
$360 Weeks 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
$288 Weeks 1 and 3 (holiday weeks)

Camp Hours: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (drop off begins at 8:30 a.m.)
Before Camp Care: 7:30 - 8:30 a.m., $30/week 
After Camp Care: 4:30 - 6 p.m., $60/week 

 


Big Kids (2nd through 4th grades)

Morning Activities

The morning schedule will consist of four structured activities and a snack. Campers will divide into age appropriate groups to attend each morning session.

Weekly Theme
Having a weekly theme at lower school summer camp is essential for creating a structured and engaging experience for young campers. Themes provide a cohesive focus, allowing for a variety of activities and projects centered around a central idea, which keeps children excited and motivated. This approach adds variety to the camp experience, ensuring that each week offers something new and intriguing, while also integrating educational elements into fun activities. Themes foster creativity and exploration, as campers delve into different concepts and apply their imagination in themed contexts. Additionally, a shared theme enhances teamwork and builds a sense of community, as children collaborate on projects and participate in group activities. Overall, weekly themes make the camp experience more dynamic, memorable, and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Physical Education
Each morning, campers will engage in focused, physical activity. We will stretch muscles and bodies with activities like basketball, tag games, soccer, tumbling, throwing and catching, and running. Children will have the opportunity to participate in a different physical activity each day of the week. In competitive and noncompetitive games, campers will develop cooperation and communication skills. This daily session will combine physical education with the fun of recess.

Educator-Led Activities
The final two rotations will be led by experienced educators and include a wide variety of activities including STEM, Art, Design Space, and more! Projects will fit within a single week long session and include hands-on activities and educational opportunities. We aim to keep kids engaged and having fun to make for a most memorable summer!



 

Afternoon Activities

Swimming
Campers go to the pool four days a week for an hour of fun at Arden Swim Club. The main pool is a 25-meter six-lane pool that features a springboard, a basketball hoop, and a separate kiddie pool. Formal lessons are not provided, however, our trained staff assist any campers who are new to swimming.

Bowling, Ice Skating, and Event Days!
On days that kids don’t go to the pool, they will either go bowling, ice skating, or participate in an Event Day like Festival Day, Bubble and Splash Blast, and Olympics.
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    • Big Kids Daily Schedule


Location:
The Lower School Day Camp will return to the Lower School campus following the completed renovation.
 
Clothing and Toys: Children should wear cool, comfortable, weather appropriate clothes to camp, and be prepared for both outdoor and indoor activities. All campers must wear sneakers and socks. Please do not send your child to camp in sandals. Campers will not need to bring toys to camp. While it is appropriate for our Mighty Munchkin campers to bring a favorite blanket or stuffed animal to help them relax during quiet time, all other toys and electronic devices are prohibited from being brought to camp. 
 
Absences: If your child is going to be absent, please call 302-576- 6789 after 7:30 a.m. to inform the camp staff. 
 
Lunches and Snacks: Snack will be provided to all campers in the mid-morning and to those enrolled in After-Camp Care. Water is available throughout the day. Campers will need to provide their own lunches in insulated bags or coolers. Please pack lunches that do not require additional refrigeration or heat. On Wednesdays, campers will have the option to purchase pizza for lunch; information will be available each week about “Pizza Wednesdays.” 
 
 
 
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900   |   info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade

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