Brandywine Valley Summer Camp
WELCOME TO SUMMER CAMP 2026!
Welcome to Summer Adventures Camp with Brandywine Valley Sports and Recreation! Our summer day camp is designed for children entering Kindergarten through 6th grade for the 2026/2027 school year. We will explore arts and crafts, music, science, cooking, sports, and nature. There will be one to two field trips per week to different locations in the area that fit in with the themes we have for each week. We provide a safe, fun, and positive environment where your child can grow, learn and make life-long friends.
Our summer camp is located in the beautiful New Garden Township Park and Buildings. New Garden Park is a quiet park situated in-between the New Garden Township Building and the Southern Chester County Regional Police Department Building. Camp will be at New Garden Township community rooms, and the pavilions, trails, sports fields, and playground at New Garden Park. Each week offers a special theme in addition to daily camp activities such as kickball, volleyball, and arts and crafts. For more information, click HERE to visit our FAQ page! Check us out on Facebook HERE!
For students in 7th and 8th grade, there are limited spots for our new Counselors In Training (CIT) Program. Due to the popularity of this program, in most cases, students accepted into the CIT Program are those who have attended this camp in the past. Please email brandywinevalleyrecreation@gmail.com if you are interested in this program or have any questions.
If you are interested in being a camp counselor, please email brandywinevalleyrecreation@gmail.com.
Summer Adventure Camp runs for 8 weeks, June 15th - August 17th!
**Registration closes for each individual week of camp on the MONDAY before that week of camp.**
MEET OUR TEAM!
Jamie Miller Director
Jamie Miller is our Summer Camp Director. During the school-year, Jamie teaches 3rd and 4th grade students in an after-school program. She strives to foster in her students a love for learning through hands-on STEAM activities that spark imagination and investigate curiosities. She plans to incorporate this same approach into many of the camp activities, as well as building a strong camp community that inspires personal growth and new friendships. Jamie is fluent in English and Spanish.
Melissa Hocking Assistant Director
Melissa Hocking is an Assistant Director at Summer Adventures Camp this summer. Melissa grew up in Delaware and graduated from the University of Delaware with a degree in nursing. She has been a pediatric nurse for her entire career, working mostly at Nemours, and more recently as a school nurse. Melissa now lives on a farm in the area with her husband, two beautiful children and arescue pup. They love spending time outdoors and on the water, swimming and boating during the summer.
Alisha Liljestrand Assistant Director
Alisha Liljestrand is an Assistant Director at Summer Adventures Camp this summer. Alisha grew up in the area where she graduated from Avon Grove High School and then attended the University of Delaware, earning a degree in Human Services. She is a businesswoman and has been a hairstylist for the past 15 years. She and her husband spend time taking their two children on vacations to the mountains and the beach, where they enjoy fishing, swimming, and they love playing sports.
INDOOR
OUTDOOR
CREATIVE PLAY
WEEK ONE: Wild and Free 
Date: June 15th - June 19th
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $375*
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
Kick off summer by getting back to nature and playing hard! High-energy group games, outdoor activities, and team-building challenges will have campers moving, laughing, and building friendships from day one. Our field trip will take us on an exciting treetop experience at an outdoor adventure park.
*The extra cost this week is to cover additional field trip expenses
WEEK TWO: STEM in Action 
Date: June 22nd - June 26th
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $350
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
This week every day is filled with curiosity, problem solving, and playful discovery. Campers will explore force and motion through engineering challenges, investigate chemical reactions, and discover how the human body works during movement and sports. We’ll take a trip to the Lancaster Science Factory for tons of interactive STEM exhibits.
WEEK THREE: Flavor Lab 
Date: June 19th - July 3rd
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $350
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
Let’s get creative in the kitchen! This week, campers will explore all things food— from making and decorating treats to experimenting with flavors and growing their own ingredients. They’ll discover the art of cooking, the science of baking, and the joy of sharing a meal with friends. We’ll get moving with fun food-inspired games, as well as our favorite traditional camp games. On our field trip, campers will have the chance to create a delicious treat alongside professionals.
WEEK FOUR: Be Kind, Rewind 
Date: July 6th - July 10th
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $350
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
It’s a 90s Kid Summer! Campers will kick off the week with rad backyard games like kickball and capture the flag, jam out to 90s hits in lip sync battles, and go full-on arts-and-crafts with friendship bracelets, tie-dye, and bedazzled everything. We’ll even hit the big screen to see Toy Story 5, then dive into challenges inspired by the original Toy Story and other slammin’ 90s movies and TV shows. It’s gonna be all that and a bag of chips!
WEEK FIVE: Mind-Bending STEM 
Date: July 13th - July 17th
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $375*
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
This week, campers will experience the magic of STEM. They’ll explore optical illusions, investigate the wonders of light and color, experiment with non-Newtonian fluids like slime and oobleck, and tackle mind-bending puzzles that sharpen logic and problem-solving skills. On our trip to the Museum of Illusions, campers will step into exhibits that twist their brains, challenge their senses, and spark curiosity.
*The extra cost this week is to cover additional field trip expenses
WEEK SIX: Winter Olympics 
Date: July 20th - July 24th
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $350
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
Campers will go for the gold all week! They will form teams and participate in an Olympic-style competition, taking on a variety of fun and challenging games. We’ll try out Winter Olympics–inspired activities, create Olympic-themed crafts, and enjoy team-building challenges that test skill, strategy, and sportsmanship. The week also includes a special field trip to go ice skating, bringing the thrill of the Olympics to life on and off the ice!
WEEK SEVEN: Eco Explorers 
Date: July 27th - July 31st
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $350
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
Become an ecology expert! Campers will explore the park’s nature trails and creek, craft with natural materials, and create animal habitat models and mini terrariums. They’ll play games that teach about food chains and adaptations, take part in nature scavenger hunts, and visit the Delaware Museum of Nature and Science to investigate diverse ecosystems through interactive exhibits.
WEEK EIGHT: Curtain Call 
Date: August 3rd - August 7th
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Price: $350
Grade: Rising Kindergarten - 6th
Step into the spotlight—or shine backstage—during Curtain Call week! Campers will create and run the annual Summer Adventures Camp Talent Show, choosing to perform, manage, or join the production team—or do all three! They’ll plan, design, and produce every part of the show, and even take a trip to see a professional performance for inspiration. Family and friends are invited to enjoy the big finale on the last day of camp.
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