Our Programs
June 16 - August 8, 2025
$335/week

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- 6:00 p.m., $60/week 
 

Middle School Camp (5th through 9th grades)

Get ready for an exciting summer! This year we are introducing morning themes to Middle School Camp so each week provides campers with a unique experience and opportunity to explore. See the description below for details about this new curriculum. In the afternoons, campers will participate in activities off campus  like swimming, bowling, and ice skating, in addition to a variety of on-campus games and activities.
 

Base Camp

2025 Middle School Base Camp Morning Themes
Week 1- Survival Week: Adventure & Wilderness Skills
Week 2- Around the World in Four Days
Week 3- Backyard Science Experiment Camp Week
Week 4- Pop Culture Playground
Week 5- TikTok Challenges (without screens)
Week 6- Escape Room
Week 7- Content Creator
Week 8- Mission Impossible: Spy Training

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  • Week 1 - Survival Week: Adventure & Wilderness Skills

    Get ready for an action-packed week of adventure, survival skills, and outdoor exploration at Survival Week: Adventure & Wilderness Skills! Campers will learn vital skills like shelter-building, water filtration, knot-tying, and navigation, preparing them for any wilderness scenario. Each day is filled with hands-on challenges, teamwork, and fun activities designed to develop essential survival techniques. By the end of the week, campers will have gained the confidence and knowledge to thrive in the great outdoors. Join us for an unforgettable experience where adventure awaits!
  • Week 2 - Around the World in Four Days

    Pack your bags (imaginary ones, of course) and get ready for a whirlwind tour of global cultures during our "Around the World in Four Days" camp! Each day, we'll explore the traditions, games, crafts, and foods of a different country. From mastering origami in Japan, breaking piñatas in Mexico, and decoding hieroglyphics in Egypt, to building Eiffel Towers in France, campers will experience hands-on activities that bring each destination to life. Join us for a journey of discovery and creativity.
  • Week 3 - Backyard Science Experiments

    Join us for an exciting week of Backyard Science Experiments Camp, where middle school campers will dive into the fascinating world of science through hands-on experiments, games, and outdoor exploration! From exploring chemical reactions with baking soda volcanoes to launching bottle rockets and investigating local ecosystems, each day is packed with fun and educational activities that spark curiosity and promote teamwork. Campers will create their own projects, engage in thrilling competitions, and learn about the wonders of the natural world—all while making lasting memories with friends. Let’s unleash our inner scientists and discover the magic of science right in our own backyards!
  • Week 4 - Pop Culture Playground

    Get ready for a week packed with creativity, laughter, and all things pop culture! Campers will immerse themselves in movie madness, music and dance extravaganzas, viral trend challenges, and more—all without screens! From crafting DIY movie posters and lip sync battles to designing their own trendy games and performing skits, every day is a new adventure in popular culture. This week-long journey will culminate in a Pop Culture Showdown filled with trivia, talent showcases, and team games that bring out everyone’s star power. Join us for an unforgettable week of fun and creativity!
  • Week 5 - TikTok Challenges (without screens)

    Get ready for an exciting week of TikTok-inspired challenges – without the screens! TikTok Challenge Week will engage campers in creative, fun, and physically active tasks that mirror the popular trends and challenges from the app. From dance-offs and comedy skits to obstacle courses and talent shows, this week is all about expressing yourself, having fun, and working as a team. Campers will create their own viral-worthy moments, all while building confidence, communication skills, and friendships. Join us for a week of laughter, movement, and creativity!
  • Week 6 - Escape Room

    Join us for an exciting week of brain-teasing challenges and team-building adventures at our Escape Room Week! Campers will immerse themselves in the world of puzzles and clues, learning the art of problem-solving and collaboration. Each day will feature engaging activities designed to sharpen critical thinking skills, from creating their own escape room challenges to solving themed puzzles. On the final day, campers will showcase their creativity as they put their peers' escape rooms to the test. Get ready for a thrilling week filled with mystery, teamwork, and endless fun—where every clue counts and every second matters! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to become a master detective!
  • Week 7 - Content Creator

    Join us for an exciting week where creativity takes center stage! During Content Creator Week, campers will dive into the world of writing, art, and audio storytelling while exploring their unique voices. Each day, campers will participate in engaging workshops and collaborative activities, from crafting compelling blog posts to designing eye-catching memes. They'll even get the chance to record their very own podcast episodes! Throughout the week, we'll introduce fun “challenges” that spark creativity and teamwork. By the end of the week, campers will showcase their incredible projects in a final presentation, celebrating all they've learned and created. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your inner content creator and have a blast with friends!
  • Week 8 - Mission Impossible: Spy Training

    The "Mission Impossible: Spy Training Camp Week" framework is an engaging and skill-building program perfect for middle school campers. This camp focuses on the key pillars of spy training—agility, problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, and observation skills—and gradually builds toward a culminating mission. Each day, campers tackle new challenges that progressively increase in complexity, preparing them for the final mission on Day 4.

Specialty Camps

2025 Middle School Specialty Camp Themes
Week 1 - No special
Week 2 - Baseball (half days) 
3 - No special
4 - Volleyball
5 - Hogwarts
6 - Cooking
7 - Adventure
8 - Volleyball

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  • Volleyball

    This camp is for any volleyball player looking to take their game to the next level. Players will receive training that emphasizes speed, decision-making skills, and fine- tuning positions and postures to be able to control balls that are attacked with great power. Emphasis will be placed on the following skills: passing (overhand and underhand) technique, hitting footwork and arm swing, defensive movement, blocking footwork and mechanics, effective serving, developing well-rounded skills by playing in small groups (all players learn to pass, set, and hit), court coverage and attacking with control, position-specific (setters, liberos, outsides, middles, etc) training, developing volleyball IQ and proper court positioning.
  • Hogwarts

    Hogwarts is coming to Wilmington Friends School! Harry Potter fans are invited to a week at Hogwarts to participate in an intensive magical educational experience. We’ll begin the week by going to Diagon Alley to get our magic supplies. Campers then get sorted into houses, followed by lessons in charms, potions, transfiguration, defense against the dark arts, divination, and more. Along the way, we’ll play quidditch, duel with spells, enter the Triwizard Tournament, Sorcerer’s Stone Challenge, and Horcrux Hunt. At the end of the week, campers will celebrate with an end-of-term feast. Second-year campers who previously participated in Camp Hogwarts will engage in several second-year lessons. Campers who have completed the second-year program become “Prefects,” and can choose their favorite activities and provide leadership for first- and second-year students. Campers in their fourth year become Head Boy or Head Girl. 
  • Cooking

    Summer is the perfect time to dive into the culinary arts, and there’s no better way to do it than alongside friends! At our Specialty Cooking Camp, young chefs of varying abilities will experience the exciting world of cooking and baking. Campers will work with fresh, healthy ingredients to create mouthwatering recipes, learning valuable skills in the kitchen while having a blast. The week ends on a sweet note with a festive Dessert Showcase aka Cupcake Wars, where campers can present their creative culinary masterpieces. It’s a deliciously fun experience that’s not to be missed!
  • The Best of Indoor and Outdoor Adventure

    Due to its extraordinary popularity last year, we are proud and excited to offer The Best of Indoor and Outdoor Adventure once again to middle school campers. Full of exciting and challenging experiences, this program will help campers develop teamwork skills while pushing the limits of their comfort zone. Along the way, they’ll get a taste of some of most talked about attractions in the area. Daily excursions will be chosen from the following based on availability and weather conditions during the time of booking: Cape Henlopen State Park Beach, Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom, GoApe Zipline and Adventure Park, Christiana Roller Skating Center, Ninja Fit Alapocas Course, Delaware Rock Gym, Regal Theater, and more! Don’t miss out!
*Note: Due to unexpected weather conditions, some outdoor activities may be replaced with indoor ones such as visits to local museums, climbing gyms, and Family Fun Centers.
101 School Road, Wilmington, DE 19803
302.576.2900   |   info@wilmingtonfriends.org
Preschool - 12th Grade

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