Historic Alexandria Summer Camps

• Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp
• Civil War Kid's Camp   FILLED for 2013
• Clio's Kids: A History Fun Camp at the Lyceum

Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp

WHAT: Help Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavate a real archaeological site! Learn professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods. Uncover Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources.

WHO: Ages: 12 - 15.

WHEN: July 15-19, 2013. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: The Alexandria Archaeology Museum, and a real archaeological site in Alexandria.

COST: $400 with available scholarships. A non-refundable deposit check of $100, payable to the City of Alexandria, is required upon receipt of application to secure your reservations. The balance of $300 is due by June 1, 2013.

REGISTER: To register, fill out the Summer Camp Application and send your payment to the Alexandria Archaeology Museum. For those in need, please fill out the Scholarship Application. 

INFO:  Read the press release. 
 

Civil War Kids' Camp  (FILLED for 2013)

WHAT: This week of fun and learning introduces children to life during the Civil War. Activities include drilling, craft projects, Civil War food and music, visits by reenactors, nineteenth-century games, lessons on Civil War flags and setting up Civil War tents. Fee includes snacks, kepi, equipment and craft projects. Children should bring a bag lunch each day.

WHO: Ages: 8 - 12; Enrollment limit: 24 campers. 

WHEN: June 24 – June 28, 2013; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. daily

WHERE: Fort Ward Museum and Historic Site

COST: Fee: $200

REGISTER:  Camp is FILLED for 2013. Please consider coming to camp next year.

INFO: Click here for more information on Fort Ward .

Clio’s Kids: A History Mini-Camp

WHAT: Come join in on the fun!  Clio's Kids introduces children to American history and life in historic Alexandria through artifacts, storytelling, singing and crafts, "old-fashioned" games, and visits to nearby historic places.  Campers should come prepared for outside activities each day, including sturdy walking shoes and clothing appropriate for the weather.

WHO: Children ages 5 - 7

WHEN: July 23-25, 2013. 9 a.m. to noon

WHERE: The Lyceum, Alexandria’s History Museum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314

COST: The fee is $105 and includes snacks and souvenirs.

REGISTER: Applications with full payment accepted beginning January 25, 2013. Advance registration is required.  To register, download our camp application.

INFO: For more information, visit The Lyceum’s Summer Camp webpage or call 703.746.4994 for more information.