A Tatnall Summer

Week 0: (June 9-13) Sports & Specialty camps only

Week 1: Camp Kindness (June 16-20) 

*Camp closed June 19

Kicking off the summer in the best way. Setting the tone for summer fun and friendship, campers will learn the importance of a positive mindset and how contagious it can be. In exciting and interactive ways, campers will put kindness into practice, at camp, in their community and within themselves! Campers will learn camp songs, explore nature, make friendship bracelets, have volunteer opportunities, and see just how good it feels to spread a little love!

Field trips: Humane Partners of Delaware (BTB) & Food Bank of Delaware (BTB); Traditional trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 2: Camp Create (June 23-27)

Camp is the name and creativity is the game! Put your creative thinking caps on and learn to think outside of the box! Campers will explore art, nature, science and see all of the amazing things they can craft with just an open mind and a little creativity! Campers will have hands-on opportunities to make masterpieces from start to finish. Campers will create their own art, performances, recipes, games and of course friendships!

Field trips: Painting with a Twist (BTB) & Beach Trip (BTB); Traditional trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 3: Camp America (June 30-July 3) 

*Camp closed on July 4

Let’s celebrate this festive week in true red, white and blue fashion! This festive camp is packed with fun activities, games, and crafts that honor the spirit of our great nation. Campers will learn about local and American history as well as take part in classic 4th of July fair activities like face painting, potato sack races, pony rides, and more! Join us for a week filled with joy, laughter, and pride. Sign up now and be part of this festive celebration!

Field trips: Bowling (BTB) & Berry Picking (BTB & Traditional)

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 4: Camp Creatures (July 7-11)

Calling all animal lovers! Join us for an exciting week at Creature Camp, where nature comes alive! Whether it's dinos, dogs, lizards or ladybugs, campers will get a first hand look at all sorts of creatures, while learning about wildlife, reptiles, and even our favorite family pets. Tatnall's campus is full of natural habitats where amazing animals can be found. Let’s turn over rocks, dig in the dirt, and explore frog hollow. Whether you’re a budding biologist or just love animals, Creature Camp is the perfect place to unleash your curiosity and make new friends. Don’t miss out on this wild adventure—sign up today!

Field trips: Baltimore Aquarium (BTB) & Philadelphia Zoo (BTB); Traditional trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 5: Camp Culinary (July 14-18)

Everyone’s favorite week of camp, full of delicious food and edible fun! Campers will don aprons and dive into the exciting world of cooking and baking. They’ll learn kitchen basics, practice safe food handling, and explore fresh ingredients, all while creating delicious dishes. Campers will develop fine motor skills by chopping, stirring, mixing, and decorating their creations. Plus, they’ll get a taste of teamwork by working together to prepare group meals and even a mini “restaurant” day where they serve their creations to camp guests! Whether they’re seasoned junior chefs or just getting started, Tatnall’s Camp Culinary is a fun, safe space to grow skills, spark culinary curiosity, and share delicious memories!

Field trips: Bings Bakery (BTB) & Hibachi Grill (BTB); Traditional trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 6: Camp Wild Wonder  (July 21-25)

Camp Wild Wonder is a nature based camp that encourages children to explore and build meaningful connections with the world around them. Blending outdoor adventure with hands-on learning and environmental appreciation, campers will enjoy guided hikes, scavenger hunts, animal tracking, plant identification and learn camping basics. Tatnall’s Wild Wonder camp is a place where children can grow, learn, and have fun while fostering a love for nature and a strong sense of community. 

Field trips: Marsh Creek State Park (SUP & Kayaking) (BTB) & Hiking @ White Clay Creek (BTB); Traditional trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 7: Camp Sea & Shore (July 28-August 1)

Dive into the aquatic world with us during this cool week of water-based activities. Learn about marine science and make a splash with us as we adventure off-campus to the beach or water park. This camp promises unforgettable adventures both in and out of the water. So grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and a sense of adventure, and dive in for a week of unforgettable aquatic exploration! 

Field trips: Beach Trip (BTB) & Lums Pond (BTB); Traditional trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 8: Camp Construction (August 4-8)

Get ready to build, create, and explore at Construction Camp—a hands-on day camp for young builders and future engineers! Designed for kids who love to tinker and explore how things work, this camp combines fun, teamwork, and creativity with real-world skills in construction and design. Collaborate and problem-solve as we build bird houses, toothpick towers and test the strength of our own popsicle stick bridges. Campers finish the week with a deeper appreciation for the art and science of construction. 

Field trips: Board & Brush (BTB) & Tubing on Brandywine (BTB); Traditional trips: T.B.A

Special guests: T.B.A.

Week 9: (August 11- 15) Sports & Specialty Camps Only

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 for $15 per week 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 8:40 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.

Sports & Specialty Camps

• Full & Half Day Camps available. Times vary. View hours by camp

Extended Day - Before & After Camp Care

• Weekly Cost
  • 7:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.......................................$15/week
  • 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 PreK-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, 2025)
  • Half Day Morning: $210 (9-12 a.m.) *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: $15 per week
  • 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: $15 per week
  • 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 2025 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 May 26, 2025. 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.

Cancelation Policy

Full refunds, minus a $75 deposit, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] prior to May 12. Cancellations made after May 12, but before 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.

Full camp payment is due prior to May 26th, 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. 

Early Registration Discount: Register and pay in full before March 1, 2025, to receive $30 off each week of Full Day - Day Camp. Keep an eye out on our social media for promotions! Promotion and early bird pricing only applies to Tatnall Day Camp.
Not applicable on specialty or sports camps.

All campers should be picked up by 3:30pm at the conclusion of their camp day. After 3:40 p.m. (or the end of car line) remaining campers will be brought to aftercare and will be billed an additional $20 for drop-in extended day, regardless of pick up time. 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.

if you anticipate needing to pick up your child early or late from camp, please call or email the camp director to note this change.

CANCELATION POLICY:

Full refunds, minus a $75 deposit, will be issued when requested in writing to [email protected] prior to May 12. Cancellations made after May 12, but before 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.

Full camp payment is due prior to May 26th, 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. 

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 without 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. 

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 any "taxes" in your cart is actually a 3% credit card processing fee. As a non-profit organization, we rely on recovering these costs to continue providing an excellent camp experience. Please note if a camp is canceled, we are unable to refund the credit card processing fees associated with that transaction. Debit cards will not incur a processing fee. 

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

• Can I request my child to be in the same camp group as a friend? Yes! We do try our best to accomodate requests like this if they are submitted in writing at least 3 weeks prior to their scheduled camp session. Requests are most feasible if the children are the same age/ grade, as children are grouped by age. Siblings or friends that are of different ages, most likely will not be in the same camp group.
• Is camp only open to Tatnall students? Tatnall's summer camp is open to current Tatnall students, incoming Tatnall students, and the community! We have a wide variety of campers coming from all over the state and even the country!
• Do I have to register for the entire summer or can I register week by week? Families are welcome to choose individual weeks in which to register their campers. You do not have to register for the entire summer. You can join us for the entire summer or just a week or two! Registration is weekly to allow for convenience around vacations and other activities.
• Is lunch provided at camp? For Summer 2025, Parents will need to pack a nut-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 more complex 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 (Grades 1st and up) campers are dropped off at Tatnall’s Lower School building (near our tennis courts). Junior campers (3- rising K) 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! If you are dropping off or picking up from morning or aftercare, please park and walk your student to the drop off doors. When you approach the building drop off doors, please ring the bell!  **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 12. Cancellations made after May 12, but before 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.  Please see section "Cancellation Policy" for more details.
• 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! If you no longer need the session please let us know as soon as possible so we can remove you from the wait list.