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!
Hours: 10 AM - 2:30 PM; Extended care hours: Early drop-off (starting at 8:30 AM) and late pickup (ending at 4 PM) are available for an additional fee of $20 per camper per day.
Mon, 11/25: Archaeology and the Ancient World
Tues, 11/26: Ancient Games Day
Wed, 11/27: Ice Age Extravaganza
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.
San Diego Archaeological Center
16666 San Pasqual Valley Rd
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 291-0370
education@sandiegoarchaeology.org
Nov 25 - Nov 27, 2024
10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Extended care hours: Early drop-off (8:30 AM) and late pickup (4 PM) are available for a fee
Full Session (Mon-Wed): $200 ; Daily Rate: $80/day
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