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Published 4/16/26 11:37AM
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Captain Kidd's Pirate Day

Kalmar Nyckel Foundation
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Wilmington, DE
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Date:
    May 23, 2026, 11:30 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
    Available Times:
    Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours
    Commitment Details:
    4 hour shifts
    Recurrence:
    One time only
    Volunteers Needed:
    30
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Age Requirement:
    14+

    Description

    Captain Kidd's Pirate Day

    Kalmar Nyckel Foundation’s 6th annual Captain Kidd’s Pirate Day returns with free ship tours, cannon and blacksmith demonstrations, treasure hunts, and pirate crafts.

    Captain Kidd's Pirate Day 2026

    Event Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026

    Event Time: 12pm - 4pm

    Volunteer Shifts: Morning shift 11:00am-2:30pm; afternoon shift 2:15pm-5:00pm

    Location: Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, 1124 E 7th St, Wilmington, DE 19801

    Target Attendance: 1000 - 1,200

    Roles for volunteers include:

    • Build-A-Boat Attendant - Help kids build toy boats.
    • Coloring Assistant - Help kids color/create historical flags.
    • Decorating Treasure Chest Assistant - Help with craft.
    • Watercraft of the World - Distribute scavenger hunts, help with questions & answers.
    • Treasure Hunt Attendant - Setup riddles and explain the hunt.
    • Parking Crew: Guide visitors in our parking lot, etc.
    • Attendee Counter: Use a clicker to count visitors.
    • Misc. Event Support: Lend a hand in the gift shop support, replacing trash bags, giving Adventure Course wristbands.

    No event experience necessary! We'll provide detailed instructions and brief tutorials on the day of the event about how to fulfill roles effectively.

    Location

    On-site

    Kalmar Nyckel Foundation

    1124 E 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, United States
    Directions

    Volunteers will be sent directions and parking instructions for the event

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Send Email

    To learn more or to volunteer with family or friends, please contact: Kat Peterson, Associate Director of Education by email edu@KalmarNyckel.org or call 7447.

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