Shell We Bounce
Lewes's indoor trampoline park — a rainy-day energy burn at the beach, with a Kid Zone for the littlest and Toddler Tuesdays.
The Quick Version
- • An indoor trampoline park in Lewes — trampolines, a foam pit, dodgeball, an arcade, and an enclosed Kid Zone for children 9 and under.
- • The beach's reliable rainy-day or too-hot-for-the-sand energy burn.
- • Toddler Tuesday: all day Tuesday, kids 5 and under get a discounted hour of bounce time and a snack.
- • Their branded grip socks are required (your own won't be accepted) and a signed waiver is required to participate (parents sign for minors); do it online before you go.
Best Ages
Ages 3–12
Plan For
1–2 hours (timed sessions)
Adults
Spectators don't bounce-pay. A signed waiver is required to participate (parents sign for minors), and grip socks are required for anyone on the courts.
Kids
Bounce time sold in blocks (60 minutes, 2 hours, 3 hours), each including Kid Zone access for 9-and-under. Check current pricing on their site.
What to Expect
Shell We Bounce is the Delaware beaches' indoor trampoline park, on Route 9 in Lewes — trampoline courts, a foam pit, dodgeball, basketball, an arcade, and an enclosed Kid Zone playground for children 9 and under. For beach-week families, it's the dependable answer to a rainy day or an afternoon too hot for the sand.
For the youngest, the move is the Kid Zone (a softer, enclosed playground area) and Toddler Tuesday — all day Tuesday, kids 5 and under get a discounted hour of bounce time and a snack. Bigger kids get the trampolines, foam pit, and dodgeball; steer little ones away from the main courts when they're busy with larger jumpers.
Two rules to know before you go: their branded grip socks are required for everyone (your own grip socks won't be accepted, but theirs are reusable — keep the pair), and a signed waiver is required to participate (parents sign for minors). Do the waiver online so you can walk in and start your session. Bounce time is sold in blocks, and sessions start every half hour.
Who It's Best For
Best for roughly 3–12. The enclosed Kid Zone is built for 9-and-under, and Toddler Tuesday is aimed at 5-and-under; the main trampoline courts, foam pit, and dodgeball suit bigger kids. Steer the youngest to the Kid Zone when the courts are busy.
Highlights
Kid Zone (9 & under)
Ages 1–9An enclosed playground area built for little kids, included with any bounce session — the calm corner away from the big trampolines.
Toddler Tuesday
Ages 0–5All day Tuesday, kids 5 and under get a discounted hour of bounce time plus a snack — the cheap, calmer day to bring a little one.
Trampoline courts, foam pit & dodgeball
Ages 5–12The main-floor energy burn for bigger kids — open jump, a foam pit, and dodgeball.
What to Skip with Little Ones
- • The foam pit and main trampoline courts when they're busy with bigger jumpers — use the Kid Zone instead.
- • Bringing your own grip socks — only their branded socks are accepted.
- • Forgetting the waiver — it's required to participate (parents sign for minors); do it online.
Logistics
Admission
Adults
Spectators don't bounce-pay. A signed waiver is required to participate (parents sign for minors), and grip socks are required for anyone on the courts.
Kids
Bounce time sold in blocks (60 minutes, 2 hours, 3 hours), each including Kid Zone access for 9-and-under. Check current pricing on their site.
Under
Toddler Tuesday: all day Tuesday, kids 5 and under get discounted bounce time plus a snack.
Prices drift — confirm current rates at booking. Their branded grip socks are required for everyone and sold separately (about $4/pair); your own grip socks aren't accepted, but theirs are reusable, so keep the pair. A monthly membership is offered.
Getting There
Parking
On-site lot parking (free).
Standalone building on Route 9 with its own lot.
Entrance
32295 Lewes Georgetown Highway (Route 9), Lewes.
Parent Logistics
Single-level and climate-controlled; park a stroller by the Kid Zone while you supervise.
Restrooms on site.
Likely in the restrooms — not confirmed.
Fully indoors and climate-controlled.
Food & Snacks
The Shell We Eat Cafe sells pizza, snacks, and drinks, with second-floor seating where parents can watch.
Snack strategy: Use the café; outside food is reportedly restricted (cake/cupcakes excepted for parties), so confirm by phone if you want to bring your own.
Pro Tips
- ✓ Buy their branded grip socks once and bring the same pair back — they're required, your own won't be accepted, and theirs are reusable.
- ✓ Sign the waiver online before you arrive — it's required to participate, and parents sign for minors.
- ✓ With little ones, go on Toddler Tuesday (all day) for discounted 5-and-under bounce time and a snack.
- ✓ A reliable rainy-day or too-hot beach-week backup — check current hours and days before you head over.
When to Go
Best Time to Visit
Sessions start every 30 minutes from opening. Weekday or off-peak visits are far calmer; aim for Toddler Tuesday (all day) with little ones. A go-to on rainy or too-hot beach days. Hours vary seasonally — check current hours.
Seasonal Notes
A dependable indoor option for beach-week families when the weather turns. Hours vary seasonally (longer on Fridays and Saturdays) — check current hours and days before you go.
Rainy Day?
One of the beaches' best rainy-day plans — an indoor energy burn in Lewes, minutes from Rehoboth.
While You're in the Area
On the Lewes–Rehoboth corridor; easy to pair with a beach morning or a Route 1 meal.