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Visit Our Archaeology Adventurers Summer Camps Website
919-749-5212
camps[AT]exploringjoara.org
220 New Street
Morganton, NC 28680
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3611 University Dr.
Apt. 16G
Durham, NC 27707
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 19
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. day and overnight options; 2-day, 3-day, 5-day, and 6-day sessions
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Archaeology Adventurers campers work with professional archaeologists to uncover the buried remains of a 16th-century Spanish colony that mysteriously disappeared more than 400 years ago. They also explore the ancient history of North Carolina’s native cultures through hands-on activities, excavation, artifact analysis, ancient technology demonstrations, experiments, and more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Science, Academics, and more. Archaeology, History.
CAMP LOCATION: Our camp is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains near Morganton, NC.
CAMP FACILITIES: Overnight campers stay in our air-conditioned archaeological field house and laboratory with bunk beds and bathrooms. The archaeological site we excavate is in an open field near a shaded stream where campers can relax and cool off. Shade tents are provided in the field.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Archaeology Adventurers campers work with professional archaeologists to uncover the buried remains of a 16th-century Spanish colony that mysteriously disappeared more than 400 years ago. Participants also explore the ancient history of North Carolina's native cultures through hands-on activities, excavation, artifact analysis, ancient technology demonstrations, experiments, and more.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Check out this article in the New York Times about our archaeological site in Morganton at Our Camp Website Link: www.nytimes.com
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For information about our camp sessions, please visit our website.
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