An independent school in Middletown, DE for students in Preschool through Grade 8


Register Now for Summer Camp at St. Anne’s

Ages 3–13

June 15–August 7

Half Day & Full Day Options

Traditional + Specialty Camps

Held at St. Anne’s in Middletown

 

Heron Day Camp at St. Anne’s offers thoughtfully designed summer experiences for children ages 3–13 in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment.

Summer Camp for Preschool Through Middle School

Heron Day Camp offers thoughtfully designed summer experiences for children ages 3–13 in a safe, supportive environment.

Dates / Weeks Offered

Heron Day Camp runs from June 15–August 7. Families may register by the week.

Ages / Grades Served

Camp is available for Preschool through Middle School students. Program options vary by age and camp type.

Location

Heron Day Camp is hosted on the campus of St. Anne’s Episcopal School in Middletown, DE.

WEEKLY TUITION AND EXTENDED CARE

 

 

A Typical Day at Camp

A typical camp day includes supervised drop-off, engaging activities, outdoor play, lunch or snack breaks, and structured pick-up.

Important: Schedules may vary by camp and age group. Please refer to your registration confirmation for exact times and details.

Explore Our 2026 Summer Camps


Heron Day Camp offers a range of camp experiences for children of different ages, interests, and stages of development. Families can choose from Traditional Camp and a variety of Specialty Camps.

Traditional Camps

Traditional Camp offers full-day summer fun through hands-on activities, outdoor play, creative projects, and themed weekly experiences.

Campers enjoy a welcoming environment where they can explore, make friends, and stay active throughout the summer.


Heron Day Camp is designed to give children meaningful summer days and families peace of mind.

Specialty Camps

Specialty Camps give children the chance to explore favorite interests through focused, hands-on experiences. Options vary by age and may include sports, creative arts, STEM, cooking, nature, and more.

Families can explore camps by age group to find the best fit for their child.

  • Summer Wellness in the Woods
  • Whisk it Up Kids Cooking and Baking Camp
  • Fairytales and Foes Adventure Camp
  • Chess
  • Co-Ed Volleyball
  • Digital Dreamer:Unleash Your Inner Coder,
  • Survival Adventure
  • Design-A-Park Math Camp
  • Summer Stage
  • Creative Writing
  • Build, Code, Compete: Vex Robotics Summer Camp,
  • Soccer Shots
  • Executive Functioning Back-To-School- Bootcamp
  • Field Hockey, Wings and Wands: A Wizarding Journey, and Mindful Explorers Camp.

Age requirement depends on the specific camp.  All camps require a minimum of 8 campers for the camp to run.

👉 View Specialty Camps Sessions

Specialty Camps by Age

Specialty Camps by Week

👉 View Traditional Camp Sessions


Traditional Camp (Preschool - 8th Grade)

Our traditional camp offers a full-day summer experience with weekly themes, outdoor play, creative projects, and age-appropriate activities.

Nestlings

Nestlings are children who are age 3 before the start of camp. This group enjoys a nurturing morning program with outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and early camp routines designed for younger learners. Preschool (Ages 3 and 4) - Must be completely independent in the bathroom.

Preschool / K–1 / Juveniles

From our youngest campers to older elementary students, each group enjoys weekly themes, outdoor exploration, arts and crafts, games, and classic Heron Day Camp traditions in an age-appropriate setting.

2026 Themes

  • Session 1:  Birds of a Feather June 15 - June 19
  • Session 2:  Roar and Explore -  Dinosaurs  June 22 - June 26
  • Session 3: Stars and Stripes  June 29 - July 2.  There will be no camp on July 3.
  • Session 4: Water World  July 6 - July 10
  • Session 5: Under the Sea  July 13 - July 17
  • Session 6: Metamorphosis Magic  July 20 - 24
  • Session 7: Native Species Among Us  July 27 - July 31
  • Session 8: Carnival Extravaganza  August 3 - August 7

 

Calm & Nurturing


Small groups and caring adults create a steady, positive environment.

 

Engaging & Hands-On


Children move, create, build, explore, and learn through real experiences.

 

Confidence-Building


Kids try new things, collaborate, and grow in independence.

 

Joyful & Balanced


Children come home happy, proud, and ready to return each day.

Small by Design

Group sizes are intentionally limited so every child receives attention, guidance, and care.

Led by People Who Know Children

Our camps are led by trusted educators, coaches, artists, and specialists who understand how children learn and grow.

Whole-Child Focus

Confidence, teamwork, creativity, movement, and emotional well-being are woven into each day—not treated as extras.

By spring, many families are already worrying about summer.

Too much screen time.
Camps that feel chaotic or impersonal.
Large groups where kids get lost.
“Fun” that leaves children overstimulated and exhausted.

And the quiet question parents don’t always say out loud:
Is my child really okay all day?

Summer Shouldn't Feel This Stressful

Contact:

April Smallwood

ASmallwood@stannesde.org

There is another way to do summer.

Summer doesn’t have to feel like survival mode.

It can be calm.
It can be structured.
It can be meaningful.

And it can give parents peace of mind—while giving children days they genuinely enjoy.

A summer where children are known and supported.


A summer where children are known, supported, and genuinely excited to be here.