Summer Camps | The Children's Museum of Wilmington

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CMoW Camps

The Children's Museum of Wilmington believes that children learn best through hands-on and creative educational experiences. We provide children with programs and interactive exhibits that emphasize critical thinking skills, STEAM instruction, and hands-on projects in small group sizes. We offer a wide variety of themed camps led by engaged, qualified educators, to fit and support every child's interests. Our unique layout comprises three beautiful historic buildings, an interactive water exhibit, and an outdoor play area, giving children plenty of kid-friendly spaces to move, learn and play.

We had a wonderful camp season this past summer and are already excited for next year's camps! If you would like to be updated when our camps launch next year, please email marketing@playwilmington.org to be added to our mailing list.

Camp Information

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General

Ages 5 to 9

9am to 1pm Daily

Early drop-off available at 8am

Single day registration available for select camps

Camp FAQs

Pricing

Members

$200 per week without Early Drop-Off

$225 per week with Early Drop-Off

Non-Members

$250 per week without Early Drop-Off

$275 per week with Early Drop-Off

Single Day

$50 per day without Early Drop-Off

$55 per day with Early Drop-Off

Note: No member discount for single day

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*To enjoy full member benefits, please ensure your membership is active when you register and at the time of the program or event.

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Check out Photos from
2026's Camp

Camp CMoW: Summer Kick-Off

Kick off the summer with a week of exploration, creativity, and hands-on fun at Camp CMoW! Each day, campers will dive into a new and exciting theme, experiencing everything The Children’s Museum of Wilmington has to offer—from art to STEM to literacy. Through engaging activities, interactive exhibits, and creative projects, curiosity will be fueled each day.

1/12

Art Adventures

Join us for an adventure in art this summer! We will be exploring the art work of many famous artists. Campers will be inspired by these masters to create their own acrylic and watercolor paintings, collage, sculptures and more.

1/14

Think, Tinker, Create!

Get ready to think outside the box, tinker with new ideas, and create amazing inventions! At Think, Tinker, Create, we will explore the exciting world of engineering and discover how it shapes the world around us.

1/11

Time Travelers: 250 years of fun

This week, campers will journey through the past, present, and future of our country in a fun, age-appropriate way. Along the way, we’ll explore American art, fashion, music, stories, and inventions from different time periods.

1/11

Dino Discoveries

Step back in time and explore the world of dinosaurs at Dino Discoveries camp! Campers will learn about different types of dinosaurs, dig for fossils, explore habitats, and investigate prehistoric life through hands-on projects.

1/12

Space Voyagers

Blast off into a week of interstellar adventure at Space Voyagers camp! Campers will explore the planets, stars, and other wonders of our solar system, learning about the science behind space travel, rockets, and celestial phenomena.

1/10

Spy Academy

Welcome to Spy Academy, where young agents-in-training will embark on a top-secret adventure filled with mystery, teamwork, and hands-on discovery! At Spy Academy, we will work together to develop essential spy skills like code-breaking, disguise creation, secret message writing, and more.

1/13

Nature Makers

Get creatively inspired by the world around us at Nature Makers camp! This week, campers will explore the beauty and diversity of nature through art.

1/8

Camp CmoW: Summer Send-Off

Wrap up the summer with a week of exploration, creativity, and hands-on fun at Camp CMoW! Each day, campers will dive into a new and exciting theme, experiencing everything The Children’s Museum of Wilmington has to offer—from art to STEM to literacy.