Summer Camp

UNLEASH THEIR BEST SUMMER EVER!

The YMCA of Delaware offers indoor, outdoor, and overnight camp options for children of all ages (Pre-k – 10th grade). YMCA campers make life-long memories, learn how to create new friendships, and explore the natural world around them when they participate in our outdoor camps. Our YMCA summer camp program activities like art, STEM, music, literacy, nature, swimming, and sports are designed to build confidence, develop skills, and discover new talents. Weekly themes, on-site and off-site field trips, and special events make it a different adventure every week.

Summer Day Camps are available at all YMCA of Delaware locations and are grouped by grade completed for the 2024-2025 school year. From preschoolers to teens – find the right YMCA summer camp in Delaware for the Camper in your life!

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Overnight Camp

YMCA Camp Tockwogh
24370 Still Pond Neck Road
Worton, MD 21678
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Day Camp Locations

Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA (Camp Cassey)
351 George Williams Way
Newark, DE 19702
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Brandywine YMCA (Camp Quoowant)
35 Chestnut St.
Wilmington, DE 19810
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Brandywine YMCA (Pre-K Camp Koda)
3 Mt. Lebanon Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19803
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Dover YMCA (Camp Voyager)
825 Kenton Rd
Dover, DE 19904
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Middletown Family YMCA (Camp Silver Lake)
Silver Lake Elementary School
200 E. Cochran St.
Middletown, DE 19709
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Sussex Family YMCA (Camp Oowassis)
20080 Church Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
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Walnut Street YMCA
1000 North Walnut Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
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Western Family YMCA (Camp Wassaqui)
2600 Kirkwood Highway
Newark, DE 19711
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Open Doors Program

As a nonprofit, community-building charity, we strive to make our programs widely affordable and accessible to all, regardless of ability to pay. Each year, nearly $5 million in financial assistance is provided to children, teens, families and adults throughout Delaware through our YMCA Open Doors Financial Assistance program. Open Doors provides a sliding fee scale that is designed to fit each individual’s financial situation giving everyone access to a YMCA membership and programs like summer camp.

Learn more about our financial assistance here.

Purchase of Care

Our Licensed Camps at the Bear-Glasgow Family YMCA, Western Family YMCA and Walnut Street YMCA are excited to offer this state subsidy program again for the 2025 Camp Season!

YMCA Camp Walnut
Site ID: 1710147300

Camp Wassaqui
Site ID: 1890791100

Camp Cassey Bear-Glasgow
Site ID: 1890791000


We are excited to provide a fun-filled summer for all our campers! Below are just some of the activities your child will experience while attending a YMCA of Delaware Day Camp:

  • Summer Camp Activities– Weekly camp activities include arts and crafts, nature and STEM, drama, field games, sports and movement, water play, and theme-related activities. Language arts and math opportunities will be incorporated into activities to support students academically during the summer months. Please see your specific Branch camp page for more information regarding weekly themes and events.
  • Pool Time!– Children will have the opportunity to swim with their assigned group at various times during the week. Water safety and an opportunity to increase swim skills are incorporated into the fun.
  • Extensive Staff Training–All Y staff members undergo extensive background checks, and receive training annually in child abuse prevention, first aid, CPR and workplace safety. Our number one priority is the health and well-being of our campers, staff and community.
  • Camper Orientation– All campers will participate in an orientation that covers personal space, appropriate behaviors and expectations while at camp, and other best practices to protect their own health and safety as well as the safety of others.
  • Enhanced Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures– Parents and guardians will remain in their cars during drop-off and pick-up. After check in, a camp staff member will accompany each child to their pre-determined group.


How to Register

Step 1: Log In
Click here to register for camp. You’ll need your YMCA of Delaware username and password.

Step 2: Know Your Group
When enrolling your child, select the camp group that matches the grade they will have completed by June.


Important Information

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. This policy will not be applied for families authorized and utilizing Purchase of Care funding.

Cancellations & Change Requests

ALL Change Requests must be made two weeks prior to the week you wish to change using this 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. This policy will not be applied for families authorized and utilizing Purchase of Care funding.


Need Help?

If you are having trouble creating a login, signing in, or registering for a program, please complete the help form.


 

Our Mission


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