Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp

Fun and informative experiences for young people. Work with professional archaeologists on a real site in Alexandria.
Page updated on March 3, 2023 at 10:34 AM

Alexandria Archaeology Summer Camp 2023

An archaeologist and summer camper record soil color, using a Munsell Color Chart

Registration now open

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 17-21, 2023. Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.

WHERE: The Alexandria Archaeology Museum and the Shuter's Hill Site near the George Washington Masonic National Memorial in Alexandria. 

COST: $400 with available scholarships.

REGISTRATION: Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 3. Fill out an online Camper Application and email it to Archaeology@alexandriava.gov, or pick up and drop off printed forms at the Alexandria Archaeology Museum on the third floor of the Torpedo Factory Art Center, 105 N. Union Street, Studio #327.

MORE INFO:  Read our 2019 Summer Camp Newsletter.

*All programs will follow current COVID-19 safety protocols for staff, participants and facilities.