Nation's Oldest Port Summer Camp 2012

Discover the Possibilities!

Our summer camp  programs make the past come alive! Our camps take students on a voyage to discover the many varied cultures that have shaped the region and impacted the history of the United States. Through fun, hands-on activities, campers experience the art, foods, traditions, places, stories, and origins of the different people and perspectives that make up our nation. They’ll also become history detectives, learning how historians and archaeologists piece together clues to learn about the past.

Amazing First Americans June 18-22 & July 30-Aug. 3: Without cars, ships, or horses, how did the First Americans travel long distances? What food did they eat and how did they hunt? Explore how the first Americans lived before Europeans arrived in the United States. Use clues from archaeology to recreate an American Indian village and invite your parents to visit this time in Florida on Friday.

Famously French June 25—29: The French came and went from the first coast in a flash, but they left a lasting impression here and the world over. Make French food, celebrate French holidays, and learn fun French phrases. Get a chance to use your Chef de Cuisine skills and lingua Franca with your family on the last day of camp.

 

Spanish Staying Power July 9—13: Travel through time and to places where the Spanish legacy lives on, starting right here in St. Augustine! Experience the varied food, music, language, art, goods, and history that Spanish brought to the far reaches of the globe and discover how Spain influenced the founding of the United States. Become a tour guide of Spanish Staying Power and share this rich legacy!

 

African American Movers and Shakers July 16—20: Inspire people to take action! Invent new life saving medical techniques! Change music forever with your new sounds! These are but a few ways that African Americans have changed the world. Role play and share their stories throughout the week and portray their talents during “Day at the Museum” on Friday, July 20.

 

British Ballyhoo July 23—27: Dive into the depths of maritime history and archaeology to uncover the 14th British colony—Florida. Discover new shipwrecks and piece together clues from shipwrecks with real maritime archaeologists. Create a museum exhibit to share your research! 

 

Menorcan Menagerie July 30—August 3: Sail a ship around the Mediterranean and piece together the colorful local flavor that is Menorcan. Make shrimp nets and experiment with new tastes and styles of dress. Put on a Menorcan Celebration to share this uniquely St. Augustine culture.

 

Flagler Fun and Games August 6–10: Brush up on your lawn tennis and croquet. Play baseball. Take a stroll through the woods or go for a bike ride. Leisure and recreation was the name of the game at the turn of the 20th century when Henry Flagler’s hotels were full. Create some fun times and have a field day with friends!

Registration, Dates, and Cost

Members registration opens March 1st.

Open registration begins March 15th. (Check back for more details)

Completed K - 3rd grade: June 18 - 30 and July 9 - August 10      

Completed 4th - 6th grade: July 9 - 27 

• Camp Fees: $185 per week  
• Members Camp Fee: $165 per week    
• 4 or more weeks:  $165 per week   
• Members $145 per week

 

Our camps reach out to undeserved and at-risk populations through scholarships and donations from our generous supporters.

St. Johns County School District	St. Augustine Sertoma Club Steve Senecal Scholarship Fund	Old Town Trolley Tours
Publix Supermarkets Charities	Christ United Methodist Church of Neptune Beach	Ancient City Privateers
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