St. Augustine is known for having pieces of history almost everywhere one looks so it is only fitting that they host a summer camp aimed at capturing that history.
The Colonial Adventure Camp will be hosted by the Colonial Quarter for incoming second to fifth graders from July 14-18.
The camp was uniquely designed to not only give the children a memorable and exhilarating summer camp experience but also offer them with a better understanding of the history that helped form both the city and the state of Florida.
All five days will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 1 p.m. and will focus on different aspects of history, including “pirate day,” when campers are encouraged to dress up and talk like a pirate while learning about real-life pirates during a tour of the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum.
And of course, what would “pirate day” be without a treasure hunt to capture the true pirate way of life.
Other highlights of the camp will include interacting with reenactors of the time period during various historical demonstrations through crafts, music and games at other famed landmarks, such as the Castillo de San Marcos Fort.
Campers must bring a bagged lunch; water bottle and sunscreen and parents should notify Colonial Quarter staff of any allergies or medical conditions their child has.
Closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing are recommended due to the summer heat and the amount of walking during certain tours and activities.
Registration for the camp is now open and the cost to attend is $165 per child, which includes a camp t-shirt and a gift bag from the St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum to remember the camp experience.
