Wilmington Parks & Recreation offers a variety of summer camps.  

Pre-registration is required for all camps.

 

Note:   If you cancel a camp, then the refund will be applied to your household for future use.

Sports Camps & Clinics

Basketball Camp

MLK Center, 401 S. 8th Street | 341.0057 or 343.3682
We will offer two weeks of basketball camp.  Players will work on shooting, footwork and other basketball skills.   Note:  there is fee assistance available for basketball camp.  Please apply in person at MLK Center.

  • Monday, June 17- Thursday,  June 20  9 am – 12 noon  
    Ages 7-10       Cost:  $30    Register Online
  • Monday, June 24 - Thursday, June 27   4 pm – 7 pm       
    Ages: 11-14    Cost:  $30    Register Online

Summer Basketball Clinics

Wednesdays July 10 - August 21 Times:  6:30 - 8 pm
Ages: 10-14   Cost:  $30 (total cost for all 7 clinics)

Description: Develop your basketball skills at our basketball clinics.  Staff will lead drills, strategy sessions, and scrimmages to take your game to the next level.

Location:  MLK Center, 401 S. 8th Street, Wilmington | 341.0057 or 765.7466

Tennis Camp

Althea Gibson Tennis Complex, 3405 Park Avenue | 341.4631

June 17-21   9 am - 12 noon
Cost:  $150/week     Register Online or call 341.4631

Tennis Camp for kids ages 5-15 will be offered.
All skill levels welcome from beginner to tournament player. 

Activities include:  Daily Drilling, Match Play, Games and more!
There will be a low player to coach ratio so that you can receive high 
quality instruction.

About the Camp Director: 
Tari Ann Toro is the manager for the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park. She has coached for more than a decade at the highest level of collegiate and junior tennis, and played professionally after graduating from the College of William & Mary. She coached for 5 years at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where they won an NCAA doubles championship, and were consistently ranked top five as a team in the nation. She enjoys working with all ages and levels.

Day Camps

MLK Summer Camp

MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th Street | 341.7866
MLK Camp Registration Form

Ages: 8-12  Cost: $25/week
Camp runs June 24 - Aug. 16
Time: 7:45 am - 5:30 pm
(No camp the week of July 1)
Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more!
Note:  Registration must be made in person and begins on April 15.  Copy of birth certificate is required.

MLK Teen Camp

MLK Community Center, 401 S. 8th Street | 341.7866 Registration Form 
Ages: 13-14     Cost: $25/week  
Camp runs June 24 - Aug. 16
Time: 7:45 am - 5:30 pm
(No camp the week of July 1)
Activities include: arts and crafts, sports activities, group/team building activities, leadership and service
events/activities along with field trips. 

Note:  Registration must be made in person and begins April 15.  Questions?  call 341.0053

Maides Park Summer Camp (1/2 day camp)

1101 Manly Avenue, Wilmington | 341.7867  Registration Packet
Ages: 5-11 Cost: $15/week
Camp runs June 17 - Aug. 16
Time: 9 am–1 pm
(No camp the week of July 1)
Activities include: arts and crafts, field trips, sports activities and more!

Registration must be made in person & begins on April 15. Copy of birth certificate required when registering.

Nature Camps

Nature Discovery Camp  (Ages 5-6)

June 17 - 21   8 am - 12 pm Cost:  $100    Deadline to register:  May 31 Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. | 341.0075  Register Online Explore different habitats each day, learning about insects, spiders, snakes, turtles, frogs, toads, birds and other wildlife. Campers will learn about the many habitats through nature walks, arts and crafts and  hands on opportunities 

Eco-Adventure Camp (Ages 10-13)

July 8 - 12    8 am- 5 pm
Cost:  $300      Deadline to Register: June 21  Register Online
Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. | 341.0075 Explore the wonders of Southeastern North Carolina through field trips such as mountain biking, hiking, surfing, and canoeing. 

 

Ecology Explorers Camp (Ages 7-9)

July 22 -26  8 am -5 pm
Cost: $200   Deadline to Register: July 5 
Halyburton Park, 4099 S. 17th St. | 341.0075  Register Online

Explore and discover the diversity of plants and animals in North Carolina through hands on learning, nature journaling, and field trips to various areas and attractions. Campers will learn how to safely explore, observe and appreciate nature.