The College School
Summer Camps At The College School
At The College School, we believe that every child deserves a vibrant and enriching summer experience. Our academic summer camps are open to ALL children in the community, regardless of whether they are a student at The College School.
Our summer camp programs cover a wide variety of topics and are specifically designed with your children’s exploration and learning in mind! They are fantastic opportunities for campers to make new friends, develop new skills and create lasting memories.
For full-day camps, after care is available for an additional fee. The after-camp program will run until 5:15 p.m. for $25 per day. Please indicate after-care needs in the registration form.
Summer camp registration will begin on Monday, February 2, 2026, and will close once each camp reaches maximum capacity. Payment must be made in full when registering. Register early to guarantee a spot for your camper!
Celebrate creativity as a universal human language in this dynamic, hands-on summer art and science camp! Designed for students entering grades 4–6, this week-long experience explores artistic traditions from cultures around the world, moving beyond a single cultural lens. Each day highlights a different region, blending studio-style artmaking with engaging scientific discovery. Campers will create vibrant projects inspired by global traditions in the morning, then dive into afternoon experiments that reveal the science behind the materials, techniques, and natural elements they used. From Shibori indigo dyeing to Alebrije-inspired papier-mâché, students will get delightfully messy, think like scientists, and uncover the “why” behind every color, pattern, and texture—all in an energetic, supportive learning environment.
Celebrate creativity as a universal human language in this dynamic, hands-on summer art and science camp! Designed for students entering grades 4–6, this week-long experience explores artistic traditions from cultures around the world, moving beyond a single cultural lens. Each day highlights a different region, blending studio-style artmaking with engaging scientific discovery. Campers will create vibrant projects inspired by global traditions in the morning, then dive into afternoon experiments that reveal the science behind the materials, techniques, and natural elements they used. From Shibori indigo dyeing to Alebrije-inspired papier-mâché, students will get delightfully messy, think like scientists, and uncover the “why” behind every color, pattern, and texture—all in an energetic, supportive learning environment.
This literacy camp is design for rising 1st through 4th graders to ignite their literacy journey through a enriching 2-week summer program. Led by two certified reading interventionists adept in the Orton-Gillingham approach, participants will delve into sharpening phonemic awareness and phonics skills, emphasizing decoding and comprehending diverse texts to jump-start their academic engines for the upcoming school year.
Physistry is a half day program designed for rising 7th and 8th graders eager to explore high-school science. Dive into physics and chemistry through hands-on projects and experiments. Participants will uncover the mysteries of the physical world, unravel chemical reactions, and build a strong foundation in fundamental scientific concepts.
Physistry is a half day program designed for rising 7th and 8th graders eager to explore high-school science. Dive into physics and chemistry through hands-on projects and experiments. Participants will uncover the mysteries of the physical world, unravel chemical reactions, and build a strong foundation in fundamental scientific concepts.
This exciting STEAM camp for rising 5th-7th graders offers a chance to escape from digital games and lock boxes while learning to create their own escape game. Campers will visit UD’s Science, Technology, and Art facilities, culminating in a trip to a local Escape Room to apply their new strategies in a real-world setting. Please note this is a four-day program due to UD’s campus closing on June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
This one-week STEAM camp for rising 2nd-5th graders introduces robotics and basic coding with Google’s Blockly and MIT’s SCRATCH. Students will engage in programming, outdoor activities, and hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math projects. Creative thinking and reasoning skills are emphasized, with daily interactive games and activities. Please note this is a four-day program due to UD’s campus closing on June 19 in observance of the Juneteenth Holiday.
Why choose summer camps at The College School?
Like our school program, summer programs at The College School stand out for their intentionally small size, where a high adult-to-child ratio ensures that every camper is seen, known, and valued. The supportive environment empowers our skilled educators to tailor each experience to the needs and interests of the campers, fostering growth, sparking new passions, and strengthening existing talents. With individualized attention at the heart of every moment, our programs transform summer into a time of meaningful connections, joyful exploration, personal discovery—and learning!
Cancellation Policy
The College School is committed to providing a high-quality camp experience for all participants. In the event that a camp registration must be canceled, we are able to offer a full refund only if the cancellation request is submitted in writing to tcs-ud@udel.edu at least three weeks prior to the camp’s start date. Requests made less than three weeks before the camp’s start date are not eligible for a refund unless the vacated spot can be filled. If the space is successfully filled, a full refund will be issued. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring the best experience for all campers.