Brandywine Battlefield Summer Camp

Brandywine Battlefield Summer Camp includes hands-on activities, visits from historical characters, exciting games, and colonial crafts. Campers march like a Continental soldier, strategize to protect their home, deliver critical intelligence to Washington or to the British army, and play capturing the flag. Campers also take part in activities such as becoming blacksmith apprentices, learning to paint like the renowned Howard Pyle, and creating their own paper, and they are given a folder to hold the work they have completed to take home at the end of the week.

• Ages: 8–12 years old
• Schedule: Four separate weeks in summer 2026, each running Tuesday to Friday, 9:00 am–2:00 pm
• Price: Price: $300. Members Price: $275.

Brandywine Battlefield Summer Camp is open to campers entering grades 3–5, and they can register for one or two weeks of camp, with the option to sign up for multiple weeks. The camp features two different week topics, Brave the Battle Week and Step Into the Past Week, and explores the history, science, and art of the local community. Parents are invited to join on Fridays of each week to learn from the campers and observe demonstrations. Registration is open for Brandywine Battlefield Summer Camp 2026.

Campers are asked to bring a full water bottle, a bag lunch, a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray, and to come wearing sunscreen, comfortable clothing for active time outside, closed toe shoes, and bug spray. Campers are asked to avoid bringing electronic devices, toys, and games from home, since electronic devices are only permitted for contacting parents or guardians and there are games available at the park. The program is led by Museum Educator Ben Olex.

Last updated July 11, 2026.