Summer Camp 2026
The Nation’s Oldest Port Summer Camp at St. Augustine Lighthouse offers an exciting and enriching experience for rising 1st – 5th graders, igniting their curiosity and fostering a love for exploration and learning. Spanning six weeks, each week is dedicated to a unique theme, led by experienced teachers who engage campers in STEAM activities, crafts, and educational adventures.
Registration opens
March 1st, 2026
Fees & Options & Times
Summer Camp: 9 a.m. – 4 .p.m. Daily
Drop Off Begins at 8:45 a.m.
* Camp can be purchased with or without daily lunches. Pizza lunch will be provided for all campers on Fridays.
Camp with Lunch per week- $295
Camp without Lunch per week – $250
The Museum’s Summer Camp is led by teachers and camp counselors.
Campers learn and explore through hands-on activities and experiences based on state standards.
Purchase Includes: Weekly Field Trips, Camp Bag, Water Bottle, Daily Snacks, Camp T-Shirt & Bag, Daily STEAM Activities & Crafts, & Friday Pizza Lunch
Memberships
Museum Members will receive a $20.00 discount on camp purchases.
There are limited spots available weekly.
Email Questions to Hannah Millhollon
hmillhollon@staugustinelighthouse.org
See weekly themes below for more details.
The public programs of the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum are supported in part by the State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Arts and Culture, the Florida Council on Arts and Culture, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Week One: “Travelers of Time”
June 2 – 5
FOCUS: Culture (*4-Day Week)
– Campers will explore how the city of St. Augustine has changed over its 450-year existence.
– Field Trip: Colonial Quarter
Week Two:
“Communicators of the Coast”
June 8 – 12
FOCUS: Navigation
– Campers will discover the evolution of communication technology and why it is relevant to maritime heritage.
– Field Trip: TBD
Week Three:
“Storytellers of the Sea”
June 15 – 19
FOCUS: Archaeology
– Campers will learn how archaeologists use artifacts to understand the people of the past and tell their stories today.
– Field Trip: Fountain of Youth
Week Four:
“Navigators of Nature”
June 22 – 26
FOCUS: Environment
– Campers will explore the exciting and complex ecosystems in and around St. Augustine.
– Field Trip: Alligator Farm
Week Five:
“Scientists of Ships“
July 6 – 10
FOCUS: Engineering
– Campers will discover the science and engineering behind the shipbuilding trade and traditions.
– Field Trip: Schooner Freedom
Week Six:
“Warriors of the Water”
July 13 – 17
FOCUS: Conservation
– Campers will learn about the various forms of conservation, including maritime and environmental conservation.
– Field Trip: St. Augustine Aquarium
For more information regarding Camp, please contact Hannah Millhollon, Education & Programs Manager, at hmillhollon@staugustinelighthouse.org or 904-829-0745, ext. 247.
Cancellation & Refund Policy St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
We reserve the right to combine or cancel classes that have not met the minimum enrollment. Campers will be placed in an alternative class when possible. If St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum cancels a class, the payment will be fully refunded. No refunds will be granted on or after the first day of the camp session. Contact Hannah Millhollon at 904-829-0745 extension 247 for questions about registration or more information about cancellation and payment options. All registrations are subject to camp availability.