What ages does Hicks Summer Recreation Camp accept?

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp is open to children ages 6–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Hicks Summer Recreation Camp cost?

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. City of Wilmington, Department of Parks and Recreation. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Hicks Summer Recreation Camp's hours?

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Hicks Summer Recreation Camp?

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Hicks Summer Recreation Camp provide lunch?

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ Traditional Day Camp · Ages 6–13

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp

William 'Hicks' Anderson Community Center (WHACC), 501 N. Madison Street, Wilmington, Delaware 19801

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp offers a free summer day camp experience for Wilmington youth, focusing on recreation, education, and community engagement.

▌ Editor's read The provided website, wilmingtonde.gov/government/city-departments/department-of-parks-and-recreation, is the official site for the City of Wilmington's Department of Parks and Recreation. It details various programs, including summer camps, and specifically mentions the Hicks Summer Recreation Camp at the William 'Hicks' Anderson Community Center. The camp is described as a free summer day camp for Wilmington youth, running from July 8th to August 16th, 2024, for ages 6-13. Registration is in-person at the community center. The Department of Parks and Recreation Facebook page (WilmingtonParksandRec) is linked from the website and features posts about various city events and programs. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for the William 'Hicks' Anderson Community Center show a 4.3-star rating based on 103 reviews, with comments generally praising the facilities and community programs.

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Who thrives here Ages 6–13

Hicks Summer Recreation Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right traditional day camp fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Traditional Day Camp
Ages: 6–13
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Address: 500 E 12th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 576-3810
Cost notes: USD. City of Wilmington, Department of Parks and Recreation.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Hicks Summer Recreation Camp

What ages does Hicks Summer Recreation Camp accept?: Hicks Summer Recreation Camp is open to children ages 6–13. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Hicks Summer Recreation Camp cost?: Hicks Summer Recreation Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. City of Wilmington, Department of Parks and Recreation. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Hicks Summer Recreation Camp's hours?: Hicks Summer Recreation Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Hicks Summer Recreation Camp?: Hicks Summer Recreation Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Hicks Summer Recreation Camp provide lunch?: Hicks Summer Recreation Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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