Summer Camps | The Children's Museum of Wilmington

CMoW Camps

A camper poses amidst yellow blocks in the Museum's Exploration Station

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.

Check out all of our camp themes below and visit our FAQ page for important camp details!

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

CMoW is grateful to continue our collaboration with Wilmington Water Tours! Campers attending Bugs & Blooms, Camp CMoW, Dino Discoveries, and Nature Makers camps will participate in a boat cruise on the Cape Fear River on Friday. Thank you Wilmington Water Tours for welcoming our campers!

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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Camp FAQs

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

Interested in volunteering for CMoW's Summer Camps? Email Taylor Choinski (volunteer@playwilmington.org) for more information on how you can get involved!

A child poses in the Museum's dentist chair

A child poses with their toothpick and marshmallow during the Museum's Camp CMoW

Camp CMoW: Summer Kick-Off

June 8th - June 12th

Single Day Option Available

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. To top it all off, we’ll wrap up the week with a special field trip, making for an unforgettable start to summer! Join us for a fun-filled adventure at Camp CMoW, where every day brings a new experience!

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Campers attending Camp CMoW will participate in a boat cruise with Wilmington Water Tours on the Cape Fear River on Friday. Please reach out promptly if this presents any concerns for your family.

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A child uses toothpicks and marshmallows to create a unique structure at the Museum's Camp CMoW

Children play with Scribble Bots during the Museum's Camp CMoW

A child poses with their recycled art piece created during the Museum's Art Camp

Art Adventures

June 15th - June 19th

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. Other activities will include daily museum time, independent art work and an art show as we close the week.

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Children craft with tissue paper during the Museum's Art Camp

A camper poses in front of the Future Veterinarian sign in the Museum's Animal Alley

A camper sits in the dentist office exhibit

Think, Tinker, Create!

June 22nd - June 26th

Single Day Option Available

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. Through hands-on challenges, young innovators will design, build, and test their own creations—learning the power of problem-solving and teamwork along the way. From constructing towering structures to experimenting with simple machines, each day will be filled with exciting projects that spark curiosity and creativity. Join us for a week of engineering adventures at Think, Tinker, Create!

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Children and Museum staff create their own city during the Museum's Think, Tinker, Create! Camp

Children color and brainstorm ideas during the Museum's Think, Tinker, Create! Camp

A guest speaker discusses medieval life with campers during the Museum's Time Travelers Camp

Two children pose in front of the Science of You cut out in the Museum's Science Center

Time Travelers: 250 years of fun

July 6th - July 10th

Single Day Option Available

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Time Travelers camp! 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. Campers will create hands-on projects and wrap up the week by imagining what the future might look like as we dream up the next 250 years. Through creativity, collaboration, and storytelling, history comes to life in this imaginative camp experience.

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A child smiles while using the Air Chair in the Museum's Exploration Station

Campers learn timeless dances with a Museum Educator during Time Travelers Camp

A camper gives peace sign to the camera during a summer camp

A child poses with a worksheet during a summer camp

Dino Discoveries

July 13th - July 17th

Single Day Option Available

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. The week is full of creative, interactive experiences that bring the age of dinosaurs to life, including artwork, STEM challenges, imaginative play, and more. 🦖🌋🦕🪨

Campers attending Dino Discoveries Camp will participate in a boat cruise with Wilmington Water Tours on the Cape Fear River on Friday. Please reach out promptly if this presents any concerns for your family.

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Campers work on crafting projects during a summer camp

Campers pose while playing with sensory bins during a summer camp

Children pose together in the Museum's Dentist Office

Space Voyagers

July 20th - July 24th

Single Day Option Available

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. Through hands-on projects, experiments, and creative activities, young astronauts will explore the mysteries of the universe.

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A Museum Educator helps campers make handprints during the Museum's Space Voyagers Camp

Spy Academy

July 27th - July 31st

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. Each day, recruits will tackle exciting missions that blend science, art, and literacy focused learning. Are you ready to accept the mission? Join us at Spy Academy for a summer of intrigue, creativity, and top-secret fun!

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Campers learn how to fingerprint Museum staff members during the Museum's Spy Academy Camp

Campers color together during a summer camp

A Museum Educator helps a camper learn how to plant in the Museum's garden

Nature Makers

August 3rd - August 7th

Single Day Option Available

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. We'll investigate patterns, textures, and forms in the natural world, then build, craft, and create using a variety of mediums. From collaborative projects to individual creations, campers will use their imagination to transform inspiration from the natural world into unique works of art.

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A camper smiles and poses while playing outside in the Museum Courtyard

A camper waters a plant in the Museum Courtyard during camp

Campers pose together in the Museum's throne

Campers create their own tie-dye during the Museum's Camp CMoW

Camp CmoW: Summer Send-Off

August 10th - August 14th

Single Day Option Available

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. Through engaging activities, interactive exhibits, and creative projects, curiosity will be fueled each day. To top it all off, we’ll wrap up the week with a special field trip, making for an unforgettable start to summer! Join us for a fun-filled adventure at Camp CMoW, where every day brings a new experience!

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Campers attending Camp CMoW will participate in a boat cruise with Wilmington Water Tours on the Cape Fear River on Friday. Please reach out promptly if this presents any concerns for your family.