Seasonal Camps & Programs

Please join us at the Davis Center at Maides Park for a seven-week half-day summer camp! This program typically operates from June to August, but does not operate during the week of July 4th, nor Juneteenth (June 19). Registration opens on April 1, 2025. In-Person ONLY.

Age: 6 - 12

Fee: $20/week

Duration: June 16 - August 8, 2025

This program includes: 

• Field Trips
• Arts & Crafts
• Pool Trips
• Sports
• Enrichment Periods/Activities

Help your little ones nurture their love of nature with our Tiny Trailblazers Summer Camp! Campers will get to explore the park through hands-on activities with the week culminating in our Nature Olympics. Available for those between the ages of 5 & 6. Registration opens March 1, 2025.

Registration Keywords: youth, nature, summer, camp, halyburton

Duration: June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025

Time(s): 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Halyburton Park (4099 S. 17 Street)

Fee: $125/Participant

Register here

View other Nature Programs here.

Looking to level up your nature knowledge and outdoor skills? Then Junior Naturalists is the camp for you! Campers will develop a toolbox of skills that will empower them to explore in a safe and scientific way. Available to those between the ages of 7 & 8. Registration opens on March 1, 2025.

Registration Keywords: youth, nature, summer, camp, halyburton

Duration: July 7, 2025 - July 11, 2025

Time(s): 9:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Location: Halyburton Park (4099 S. 17 Street)

Fee: $125/Participant

Register here

View other Nature Programs here.

Our city is home to all kinds of amazing animals and phenomenal plants- and not just in the ocean! Join us this July to discover the wonderful wildlife all across Wilmington. Available to those between the ages of 9 & 12. Registration opens on March 1, 2025.

Registration Keywords: youth, nature, summer, camp, halyburton

Duration: July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025

Time(s): 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Halyburton Park (4099 S. 17 Street)

Fee: $125/Participant

Register here

View other Nature Programs here.

Tiny Tots Summer Camp at the Fit For Fun Center offers a playful first camp experience for children ages 2-5. Featuring hands-on activities like sensory play, arts & crafts, and movement games, each session sparks curiosity and creativity. Families can choose single or multiple days, with caregivers joining in the fun. Bring a snack, bring some energy, and enjoy a joyful morning of learning through play! Registration opens on June 1, 2025

Dive into fun at Water Works, a splash-tacular summer event at the Fit For Fun Center! The outdoor playground transforms into a water wonderland, ideal for staying cool and enjoying the sunny weather. Come for water activities, lots of laughter, and a refreshing ice pop at 10:30 AM! Pre-registration is required.

Session Dates:

• June 6, 13, 28
• July 12, 18, 25
• August 8, 15, 23

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  Things to Remember: Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, a change of clothes, and a lawn chair

Please join us at the MLK Center for a seven-week half-day summer camp! This program typically operates from June to August, but does not operate during the week of July 4th, nor Juneteenth (June 19). Registration to begin on April 1, 2025. In-Person ONLY.

Age: 7 - 11; 12 - 14

Fee: $30/week

Duration: June 16 - August 8, 2025 (7:45 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)

This program includes: 

• Field Trips
• Arts & Crafts
• Pool Trips
• Sports
• Enrichment Periods/Activities

From open studio sessions to nature-inspired creations, kids and teens explore diverse art forms in guided camps! Register here.

Art Explorers: June 30 - July 3, 2025 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Explore a variety of mediums and styles in this guided open studio-style art camp for ages 7-12.

To be held at the Davis Center at Maides Park (1101 Manly Ave.)

Open Studio for Teens: July 21 - July 25, 2025 (1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

Explore a variety of mediums and styles in this guided open studio-style art class for ages 12-17.

To be held at the Davis Center at Maides Park (1101 Manly Ave.)

Inspired by Nature: August 11 - August 14, 2025 (9 a.m. - 12 p.m.)

Create a variety of projects and styles inspired by the natural world around us. For ages 8-12.

To be held at Halyburton Park (4099 S. 17 Street)