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Jewish Community Center offers support for Jewish immigrants and has more than 350 camps throughout the United States, including one in Wilmington, Del. It offers a wide range of services, including educational, cultural, social, Jewish identity building and recreational programs to enhance the lives of North American Jews of all ages and backgrounds. It is operated by JCC Association, which is the United States government accredited agency for serving the religious and social needs of Jewish military personnel, families and patients in hospitals through the Jewish Chaplains Council. The association was founded in 1854, and has various departments, such as adults, sports and wellness, childhood education, professional development services and community services.

Wilmington Friends School, founded in 1748, is a Quaker school offering educational instruction to students in grades kindergarten through 12. The school was established in the meeting house of the Wilmington Society of Friends on land donated by William and Elizabeth Shipley, who immigrated from Canada in 1742. Wilmington Friends School is still under the care of the meeting and is legally owned by Wilmington Monthly Meeting. The school participates in the International Baccalaureate diploma program. It also offers summer and after-school programs, financial aid to eligible students and organizes summer camps. Wilmington Friends School is located in Wilmington, Del.