Get ready, families of New Castle County! 

The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones in Wilmington, DE is just around the corner. We've got you covered with the ultimate guide to kickstart the school year.

We have it all: advice and tips for dealing with that first-day anxiety, printables to make those first-day pics special, and even ideas on what to pack for lunch! 

A Special Thanks To Our Guide Sponsor

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics has been a locally female-run business for over 35 years. 

Their mission is to ensure that every student has access to the tools they need to succeed in education. As a mother of 4, Juli Bennett the CEO/Owner knows the struggles of students and parents today and strives to make getting the help you need affordable. Their tutoring is based on your student's needs, goals, and learning style, not the other way around. Contact them today. Teachers, get ready to clear those lists! Back to Basics is giving away $3,000 in school supplies this summer. 

Are you looking for local school supply drives? Just click the image below!

8/8 Kingswood Community Center Groundbreaking

Wilmington, 19801

8/17 Roaring Back To School

 Delaware Museum of Nature and Science,19807

8/22 HBCU Fair

The Warehouse

8/23 End of Summer Bash

Delaware Children's Museum, 19801

8/23  Ribbon Cutting & Block Party

Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy,19801

8/30 & 9/2 School Day Off Camp

 Delaware Museum of Nature and Science,19807

Back to School Specials

• Purchase or renew a Delaware Museum of Nature and Science membership by 8/31 and get an extra two months added to your membership!
• Jurassic Fun Land now has monthly memberships, just in time for Back-to-School. 
  • 0-1 Year: $5 a Month
  • 2-10 Years: $20 a month or $120 for the year
  • Memberships include 2 adults per child

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