A Tatnall Summer

Week 1: You’re a Star!  (June 17-21)
We’re rolling out the red carpet for our campers and soon-to-be stars! Calling all Swifties, Disney-lovers, and Star Wars fans, we will explore the best parts of pop culture and music. This camp week is sure to be a show-stopper and will conclude with our kid-favorite camp talent show. 

Special Guest: Magic Bob's magic show & balloon animals

Week 2: When We Grow Up  (June 24-28)
A firefighter, astronaut, doctor, journalist? Dream big campers, this camp week, you can be whatever your heart desires! 

Special Guests: Delaware Police & Fire Company

Week 3: Team USA (July 1-3)
Celebrating America the Beautiful in this short but sweet-as-pie camp week. Campers will participate in Olympic style games, tie-dye, face-painting and enjoy America's favorite foods.

Special Guests: Winterthur & Silly Joe Sings

Week 4: Mission Impossible  (July 8-12)
Campers, put on your thinking caps and super hero capes; we need you to join our top-secret mission! Campers will participate in daily challenges as well as an escape room to test their critical thinking skills and teamwork. 

Special Guests: Winterthur & Exploring Archery

Week 5: Celebrations Galore  (July 15-19)
Birthdays? Holidays? Summer Break? Whatever it is….we’re here to CELEBRATE good times! Put your party pants on and dancing shoes, and join us for what is sure to be one of the silliest weeks of the summer! 

Special Guest: Clem the Storyteller

Week 6: Food Frenzy  (July 22-26)
Food fuels this delicious week of camp. Campers will learn skills and recipes on their way to becoming master chefs! Keep an eye out for all of the goodies coming home this week!

Special Guest: TBA

Week 7: Ooey Gooey, Mad Scientist  (July 29-August 2)
Campers, welcome to the laboratory! Explore science through various chemical reactions as we make slime, ooblek, lava lamps, and explosive volcanoes. Campers will learn and explore science all around us!

Special Guest: Jungle John

Week 8: Nature’s Playground  (August 5-9)
Closing out summer, we’re celebrating the best part of the summer season - the great outdoors! Join us in learning and playing with all things nature.

Special Guest: Delaware Blue Coats & Winterthur

Learn more about Junior Day Camp and Traditional Day Camp.

Our flexible schedules and Extended Day programming give you peace of mind about how to meaningfully engage your child over the summer.

• Morning care is available to all camps free of charge from 7:45 to 9:00 a.m. 
• Aftercare is available to all camps for $65 per week from 3:30-5:30 p.m.

A Tatnall Summer allows campers to mix and match camps. For example, a camper can begin the morning in a sports camp and then transition into a Traditional Day camp. This flexibility allows campers to experience a wider range of camps. Our day camp staff ensures timely transitions between all camps and programs, as well as Extended Day and Swim Team.

Additionally, Tatnall Torpedoes swim team conveniently fits into your summer camp day. Morning practices are available before camp from 7:30-8:45am. Afternoon practices take place 3:30-6pm. 

Tatnall Day Camps (Junior, Traditional, & Board the Bus)

• Full Day: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Half Day: 9:00 a.m. – noon or 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
• Morning care runs 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. daily.
• Car line begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs through 9:00 a.m. Camp opening ceremony begins daily at 9:00 a.m. 
• Aftercare runs from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. daily.

​Enrichment & Art and Sport Camps

• Specialty & Enrichment Camps: times vary.  View hours by camp

Sports Camps

• Times vary. View hours by camp

Extended Day - Before & After Camp Care

• Weekly Cost
  • 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.......................................free of charge
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.......................................$65/week
• Drop-In Rates
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m........................................$20 per day

​Whether you’re looking for supervised care after camp or an extra opportunity for your child to have fun with their friends, Extended Day is a wonderful resource for A Tatnall Summer families.

Extended Day is a program designed as an extension of the camp day to accommodate each family’s before- and after-camp needs. The program offers a balanced combination of recreation and enrichment activities and time for personal choice and relaxation.

Extended Day provides a seamless day of care and programming with the people and approaches you trust when paired with any of our quality camps. Please note that campers in grades rising Pre-K-K will remain in the Early Childhood building for before and aftercare. Campers in grades rising 1st-8th will remain in the Lower School building for both before and after-care.

Camp costs vary for each camp.  Information can be found below based on the camp.

Tatnall Day Camps

• Junior and Traditional Day Camp
  • Full Day: $345​ (when registered and paid in full before March 1st, price raises to $375 after March 1st, 2024)
  • Half Day Morning: $200 (9-12) *Half-day campers may miss off-site trips
  • Half Day Afternoon: $200 (12-3:30 p.m.) *Half-day campers may miss off-site trips
  • Morning Care: Included
  • After Care: $65 per week
• Board the Bus
  • Full Day: $385 (when registered and paid in full by March 1st, prices raise to $415 after March 1st)
  • Half Day (am or pm): $200 and is only available to campers enrolled in Tatnall sports/specialty camps on campus. **Half-day campers will not participate in trips
  • All trip and transportation fees are included in the full-day camp cost.
  • Morning Care: Included
  • After Care: $65 per week

Enrichment & Art and Sport Camps

• Specialty & Enrichment Camps: costs vary; view costs by camp
• Sport Camps: costs vary; view costs by camp

Payment

• All payments are made via our CampBrain registration system. Please have a credit or debit card handy for online payment. A deposit is required at the time of booking. You may choose to pay in full at the time of registration or opt for our monthly payment plans. Checks are not accepted for the 2024 season. Please note that there is a 3% credit card processing fee. As a non-profit organization, we rely on recovering these costs to continue providing an excellent camp experience. Debit cards will not incur a processing fee.
• All payments must be completed in full prior to June 1st, 2024. Please see our cancellation policies for more information. Any campers with outstanding payments including late fees or incidentals at the start of their camp session, will not be admitted to camp.

Early Registration Discount: register and pay in full before March 1, 2024, to receive $30 off each week of Full Day - Day Camp. Keep an eye out on our social media (Link Facebook and Instagram for other promotional giveaways and the opportunities to win a free week of summer camp!) Promotion and early bird pricing only applies to Tatnall Day Camp.
Not applicable on specialty or sports camps.

Late pick-ups after 3:40 p.m. or the end of the car line will be billed at a rate of $15. After 3:45 p.m. remaining students will be brought to aftercare and will be billed an additional $20 for drop-in extended day. Aftercare ends promptly at 5:30 p.m. All campers must be picked up prior to 5:30 p.m. Any pick-ups after 5:31 p.m. will be charged $2 per minute. Outstanding late fees must be paid in full before attending a future camp session. All half-day pick-ups should occur promptly at noon. Students will be brought out in carline fashion at noon. Half-day campers picked up after 12:01 p.m. will be charged $2 per minute.

Full refunds, minus a $75 deposit, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] prior to May 21st. Cancellations made after May 21st, but with in 2 weeks of your camp start date will receive a 50% refund of the total amount owed. Any cancelations within 2-weeks prior to your specific camp start date, will not be refunded due to planning and staffing.

Campers must be able to follow directions in a group setting. Campers must treat counselors and fellow campers with respect. Violence of any kind is not tolerated. Campers must be able to stay with the camp group at all times. Campers who are unable to follow these guidelines or exhibit harm to themselves or other campers, may be removed from camp at the Director's discretion with out refund of payment. If your camper has a special need that inhibits their ability to follow these guidelines, please reach out to [email protected] before registering. 

Full camp payment is due prior to June 1st, if utilizing the monthly payment plan. Any campers with outstanding payments including late fees or incidentals, will not be admitted to camp.

Rates will not be prorated for late arrival, early departure, or daily absences. 

Any changes to your original registration will incur a $25 administrative fee. 

Tatnall reserves the right to cancel any program if enrollment is insufficient or due to force majeure.

Please note that "taxes" in your cart is actually a credit card processing fee. As a non-profit organization, we rely on recovering these costs to continue providing an excellent camp experience.

Still have questions about what to expect at Tatnall's Summer Camp? Read below for some frequently asked questions!

• Is lunch provided at camp? For Summer 2024, Parents will need to pack a peanut-free lunch for their kiddos for both day camp and specialty camps! Please pack a lunch, and snack for morning and afternoon. Also, bring a filled refillable water bottle daily. We feel this is the best way for our campers to stay safe.
• Is there a nurse on staff at camp? Yes! Tatnall Summer staff has a registered nurse on staff daily during regular camp hours. The camp nurse does not attend field trips. All medications and medical needs will be handled by our nurse. We do ask that parents reach out to our team to discuss any severe allergies and medical needs prior to registration.
• What happens on rainy days or super hot days? Great question! Tatnall is fortunate to have a very large campus with lots of space to utilize during the summer months. In addition to our expansive outdoor spaces, we have ample indoor space on rainy or hot days to use for summer fun. We have access to our Art Room, Science Lab, Kitchen, Gymnasium and Library for additional activity spaces!
• How does Drop-off and Pick-up work? Traditional and BTB campers are dropped off at Tatnall’s Lower School building (near tennis courts). Junior campers are dropped off at Tatnall’s Early Childhood building (near football field). Pick-up and Drop-off for day camp will operate in a carline fashion. Families will be issued a carline name tag with their camp welcome email to be printed and used for camp pick-up. The team will assist with getting children out of the car and into the building. Parents do not need to exit their vehicles. Please be cautious and drive slowly while driving on campus and near the carline!  **Specialty Camp drop-offs vary by week and camp. You can utilize our camp map or confirmation email for more details on Specialty camp locations.
• What is your cancellation/refund policy? Full refunds, minus a $75 deposit, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] prior to May 21. Cancellations made after May 21, but within 2 weeks of your camp start date will receive a 50% refund of the total amount owed. Any cancellations within 2 weeks of your specific camp start date will not be refunded due to planning and staffing.  
• My child is on the waitlist for a camp. What happens if a spot becomes available? If a space becomes available for your child, you will be contacted by our office and given the opportunity to register. We will reach out to you via email or phone call to let you know that the space is available so that you can register at that time!