Welcome to Camp Quoowant & Camp Koda!

Get ready for an awesome summer adventure at Camp Quoowant! Create lifelong memories, learn new skills and spend summer just being a kid!

Camp Quoowant is held at the Hanby Outdoor Center in Wilmington Delaware. Camp Koda (pre-school) is held at the Brandywine YMCA.

Camp Quoowant: (302) 475-0700

Camp Koda: (302) 478-9622


ACA

All camps run at the Brandywine YMCA are proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. Developed exclusively for the camp industry, this nationally recognized program focuses on program quality, health and safety issues, and requires us to review every facet of our operation. Camp Quoowant has voluntarily submitted to this independent appraisal done by camp experts and has earned this mark of distinction.


Camps

Traditional Day Camp (Camp Quoowant)

With themes like Going Green, Down on the Farm and Color Wars, every camp week is fun-filled and action-packed. Campers of all ages (Completed K – 10th grade) will experience a variety of activities including art, nature, sports, team-building and swimming.

Preschool Camp (Camp Koda)

The fun starts early for our littlest campers. Camp Koda provides preschool children with the opportunity to learn, laugh and leap for joy. Campers participate in arts and crafts, swimming, games, stories, music, and fun activities that are age-appropriate and centered on a theme. Kinder Kapers sessions are held at the Brandywine YMCA, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. with a Before Care option. Little Explorers camp is from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with options for Before & After Care.

Leaders In Training Camp

Leaders In Training is designed to help teens develop leadership skills while having fun. New friends are made through group work, team building, and personal growth activities.

Sports and Specialty Camp

Kids can get active in our sports camps with choices like Flag Football, Soccer, and Dodgeball. Stir the imagination in specialty camps like Art and Science.


Camp Hours

Camp Quoowant Hours (Hanby Outdoor Center)

  • Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Before and After care is available for traditional, sports, specialty, and teen camps at no additional cost 7 – 9 a.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. *Registration is NOT required.

We ask that campers try and arrive by 8:45 a.m. ready for the camp day at 9 a.m.

Camp Koda Hours

  • Little Explorers: Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Kinder Kapers: Monday – Friday | 9 a.m. – 12p.m.

Before and After care is available for Little Explorers. ONLY Before Care is available for Kinder Kapers.  Registration is required.

Where is drop-off and pick-up each day?
We offer curbside drop off and pick up in the lower parking lot.

Are lunches or snacks being provided this summer?
Lunches must be packed every day.  You have the option of getting a cookout lunch on Wednesdays at no cost which consists of a hotdog and a bag of chips (please pack snacks and drinks).  You will also have the option of buying pizza on Friday’s for $1/slice (please pack snacks and drinks). Afternoon snack is provided daily at no cost.

Are field trips planned for this summer?
We will host on-site visitors weekly such as Quiver Farms, Big Wave Moonbounces, TD Bank, Rhythmetrix and Jungle John. The entire camp will go off-site for All Camp Celebration on Wednesday, July 10th.

What should my child wear each day to camp?
Dress your child in weather appropriate attire. Wear close-toed shoes (no flip flops, sandals, etc). It’s best to send your child in their bathing suit under their clothes.

What does my child need to bring DAILY?
All children must have:

  • Water Bottle
  • Sunscreen (we will also provide and help apply)
  • Swim attire (bathing suit, water shoes/flip flops, towel, goggles are optional)
  • Weather appropriate attire
  • Lunch

*Please label EVERYTHING so we can help get lost and found items back to your child*

Please DO NOT bring the following items to summer camp:

  • ­­Electronics (Ipad, cell phone, tablets)
  • Toys
  • Jewelry or other valuable possessions
  • Pets
  • Alcohol or drugs of any kind (will result in IMMEDIATE dismissal from camp)
  • Anything else perceived as inappropriate

Materials not permitted will be confiscated and held in the camp office until the end of the week or until arrangements have been made for pick-up.  Multiple offenses are subject to a camper’s dismissal from camp for the remainder of the summer season.

How do I contact the Camp Director or someone from the administration?
Please call the camp office at 302-475-0700 or e-mail here.

How will you communicate important camp information with parents?
The week prior to child’s camp, you will get a welcome e-mail that includes important information and reminders for the following week.

Do campers swim every day?
Yes!  They swim twice a day!  They will have a morning swim and an afternoon swim.

Swim lessons are available for our Explorer and Adventurer units for the weeks they are in camp–registration is available online under camp.

What is the cancellation policy?

  • DEPOSITS: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required per child, per week to reserve your spot. This non-refundable deposit cannot be applied to additional weeks. If you need to change, cancel, or modify a week, including a change to membership status (holds, cancellations, and terminations), the deposit paid will not be available for transfer or refund.
  • CANCELLATION AND CHANGE REQUIREMENTS: ALL Change requests must be made two weeks prior to the week you wish to change using the Cancel, Add or Change Form. If proper notice is not provided, the full week of camp fees will be due and will not be refunded.

How late can I register my child for camp?
Camp enrollment for the upcoming week closes on Wednesdays at noon, THE WEEK PRIOR. For example, for the camp week of June 28th, enrollment closes on June 24th at noon.  No exceptions for enrollment after that time will be made without the Camp Director’s approval. As a reminder, your child is not fully enrolled until all required documents are received by the camp.

What if my child needs medication while at camp?

  • PRIOR TO the start of your child’s camp week, a medication form must be completed and brought with your child on their first day. Medication forms can be found here.  Please note:
    • Prescription medication MUST be in its original container and properly labeled with your child’s name and necessary information (dosage, how often medication is taken, etc.)
    • Over the counter (OTC) medication should be in its original container with no evidence of prior use (seal cannot be broken).


Where to drop off:  Drop off will be curbside in the front of the building.  Staff will receive the children at curbside and walk them safely to their classrooms.

  • Pull up in the front fire lane to the second set of doors.  Keeping to the right side, close to the curb and stopping at the Camp Koda Drop Off sign.
  • We ask that all parents remain in their cars until directed by the preschool staff who are assisting with curbside.
  • Our teachers will come to you when it is your turn to have you sign in your child.
  • We ask that parents try to wait until the person in front of you moves before pulling out of the car line.
  • If you are dropping off late or picking up early, you may enter the facility through the front doors of the YMCA and ring the doorbell located at the interior childcare doors.

When to drop off: We will have a staff person out front at drop off from 8:55 to 9:10 a.m.   If your child is registered for morning care, you can drop off anytime between 7 and 8:55 a.m. out front.  Please stay in your car and a staff person will come out to you.

What to bring each day:  

Kinder Kaper Campers (M-F | 9-12 p.m.) should bring:

  • Backpack
  • Swimsuit (wear under clothes if possible)
  • Towel
  • Water Bottle
  • Sneakers (closed toe shoes)
  • Diapers & Wipes (if needed)
  • Swim Diapers (if needed)
  • Sunscreen: Apply prior dropping off in the morning
  • Change of clothes (in a zip lock bag)

*Please label towel, water bottle, zip lock bag & backpack with your camper’s name. 

Little Explorer Campers (M-F | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.) should bring:

  • Lunch (no peanut or nut products please)
  • Small/Light Blanket (for rest time)
  • Backpack
  • Swimsuit (wear under clothes if at all possible)
  • Towel
  • Water Bottle
  • Sneakers (closed toe shoes)
  • Sunscreen: Apply prior dropping off in the morning and a bottle to keep at camp
  • Change of clothes (in a zip lock bag)

*Please label sunscreen, towel, water bottle, zip lock bag & backpack with your camper’s name. 

When & Where to pick up:

Kinder Kaper Campers (M-F | 9 – 12 p.m.): Pick up for this group will be on the playground in the back of the building at 12 p.m.

Little Explorer Campers (M-F | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.): Pick up for this group will be curbside in the front of the building at 4 p.m.  If your camper is registered for after care, pick up will be curbside in the front of the building anytime between 4 and 6 p.m.

Are snacks being provided this summer?

We will provide a mid-morning and an afternoon snack for your child.  The snacks we serve are peanut & nut free.  If your child has any additional allergies, please be sure to make our staff aware.

Freeze Pop Friday: Each Friday we hand out icy Freeze Pops at the end of the camp day!

Do campers swim every day?

Your camper will swim every Monday, Wednesday & Friday. Monday swim will be a swim lesson. On Wednesday and Friday swim sessions, all children will wear flotation devices provided by our aquatic department and a teacher will be swimming with them.

What precautions will be taken to minimize the spread of illness?

Your camper will be taking part in many fun activities while at Camp Koda. Please know that the health & safety of our campers and staff is our number one priority.  Here are the methods we will be using to minimize the spread of any illness:

  • Frequent hand washing for both campers & staff
  • Regular cleaning and sanitizing practices
  • Please keep your child home if they are not feeling well.

What if my child needs medication while at camp?

All medication must be in original containers labeled with your child’s name and dropped off at the curbside drop off with a teacher. Parents must complete a Medication Authorization form.

If your child has medication that may need to be administered during camp hours, please email us and we will send you the Medication Authorization form prior to your child starting camp.

  • Prescription medication MUST be in its original container and properly labeled with your child’s name and necessary information (dosage, how often medication is taken, etc.)
  • Over the counter (OTC) medication should be in its original container with no evidence of prior use (seal cannot be broken).

Will there be any on site visitors or special activities?  

In addition to the fun activities we will be doing, the Delaware Museum of Natural Science, Puppets Pizzaz and the Brandywine Zoo will be visiting us this summer.

What is the cancellation policy?

  • DEPOSITS: A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit is required per child, per week to reserve your spot. This non-refundable deposit cannot be applied to additional weeks. If you need to change, cancel, or modify a week, including a change to membership status (holds, cancellations, and terminations), the Deposit paid will not be available for transfer or refund.
  • CANCELLATION AND CHANGE REQUIREMENTS: ALL Change requests must be made two weeks prior to the week you wish to change using the Cancel, Add or Change Form.
  • If proper notice is not provided, the full week of camp fees will be due and will not be refunded.

How late can I register my child for camp? 

Camp enrollment for the upcoming week closes on Wednesdays at noon, THE WEEK PRIOR. For example, for the camp week of June 28th, enrollment closes on June 24th at noon.  No exceptions for enrollment after that time will be made without the Camp Director’s approval. As a reminder, your child is not fully enrolled until all required documents are received by the camp.


Brandywine YMCA Camp 2024

CAMPDATES MEMBER RATE/ WEEKNON-MEMBER RATE/ WEEK
Camp Koda
(3 - 5 Years)
June 10 - August 23$170/$285$245/365
Traditional Camp Quoowant
(K - 8th Grade)
June 10 - August 23$305$400
Leaders In Training
(9th & 10th Grade)
June 17 - August 16$210$280
Basketball Camp
(2nd - 8th Grade)
June 24 - June 28$325$370
Dodgeball Camp
(2nd - 8th Grade)
July 1 - 5 (no camp 7/4)$325$370
Soccer Camp
(2nd - 8th Grade)
July 8 - 12$325$370
Volleyball Camp
(2nd - 8th Grade)
July 15 - 19$325$370
Flag Football Camp
(2nd - 8th Grade)
July 29 - Aug 2$325$370
Cheer Camp
(2nd - 8th Grade)
July 29 - Aug 2$325$370
All Sports
(2nd - 8th Grade)
August 5 - 9$325$370
Creation Station Specialty Camp
(2nd -5th Grade)
June 17 - 21$350$395
Mad Science Specialty Camp
(2nd -5th Grade)
June 24-28$350$395
Exploring Artists Specialty Camp
(2nd -5th Grade)
July 8 - 12$350$395
Edible Science Specialty Camp
(2nd -5th Grade)
July 15-19$350$395

Our Mission


To empower youth, foster healthy living, and promote strong communities.

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Swim lessons, soccer, volleyball, basketball, and more – we have something for everyone! Register Here. 

 
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