Archaeology Day Camp
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We are excited to announce our brand-new autumn day camp for elementary school students, grades K-5! This a la carte style day camp will take place the week of Thanksgiving. Choose individual days or choose them all!
Whether your child is a budding archaeologist or just eager to experience the past in a whole new way, our camp offers something for everyone. Get ready for a week filled with adventure, discovery, and endless fun! Space is limited to 30 campers per session. Sign up now and let the adventure begin!
Schedule:
Mon, 11/25: Archaeology and the Ancient World – Come discover what archaeology is, is not, and what is bad archaeology. Explore the museum, get a behind-the-scenes tour of our collections laboratory, make coil pots, and practice your beadmaking skills.
Tues, 11/26: Ancient Games Day – Discover a world before video games, as we explore the 5,000-year-old Game of Twenty Squares, and learn to make your own ancient Egyptian Senet board. Learn to play mancala, backgammon, and chess, or try your hand at Apal Uumarr, or the game of stones.
Wed, 11/27: Ice Age Extravaganza! – Enjoy our final camp day making your very own ice age rock art. Learn cordage weaving, and basket making, and hone your atlatl throwing and archery skills.
Hours: 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Extended care hours: Early drop-off (starting at 8:30 a.m.) and late pickup (ending at 4 p.m.) are available for an additional fee of $20 per camper per day.
Pricing:
Full Session (Mon-Wed): $200
Daily Rate: $80 / day
Visit: Archaeology Day Camp
Event Supported By
San Diego Archaeological Center
(Photo by John Koster - For the North County Times) The San Diego Archaeological Center Provides: Curation of archaeological collections, educational programs, public exhibits, quarterly newsletter, public lecture series, curation volunteer training, student internships, research opportunities and cultural renewal. The San Diego Archaeological Center is a museum where visitors can learn the story of how people have lived in San Diego County for the past 10,000 years. In addition to its role as a museum, the Center serves as an education and research facility and is the only local organization dedicated to the collection, study, curation and exhibition of San Diego County's archaeological artifacts. The San Diego Archaeological Center is a nationally recognized leader in the curation of archaeological collections, curating collections for the Department of Defense, City of San Diego and private parties. The Center accepts for accession archaeological collections to preserve in perpetuity for the benefit of the public. The Center museum is open to the public, with a suggested donation of $2 per person or $5 per family.