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    Home  >  Educational Resources  >  American Adventure Summer Camp

    Adventure is right around the corner at the National Constitution Center’s American Adventure summer camp! Explore the history of our country in exciting new ways while spending your summer in the most historic city in the United States. Campers will spend their days actively discovering history in interactive, hands-on activities and fun-filled adventures in the historic district of Philadelphia. Meet Lincoln and Washington and learn how to build your country and establish new communities. From acting to archaeology, you will explore the ideals of our past that shape the dreams of our future.

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    REGISTER TODAY!

    For more information, please call 215.409.6700 or 215.409.6735 or email camp@constitutioncenter.org.

    Camp Philosophy
    American Adventure Camp seeks to encourage young minds to think about their world in new and creative ways, gain an understanding of community and teamwork, and have lots of fun while learning. Campers will explore history through exciting activities and make new friends as they travel through Philadelphia.

    Recommended Ages
    kids American Adventure Camp is designed for 6-14 year old children. Campers will be broken up into three age groups of 6-8 year olds, 9-11 year olds, and 12-14 year olds with a maximum of 25 campers in each age group. Each age group will have a minimum of a 1 to 7 ratio of counselors to campers.
    * Kids on the Campaign Trail is designed for campers ages 8-14 only.

    Dates, Times, Rates
    Camp hours are Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with an optional extended day program that has early arrival beginning at 8 a.m. and late departure until 5:30 p.m. (Additional fee applies) Take a look at 2008 American Adventure Camp Themes for a sneak preview of the fun-filled days campers will have throughout the summer.

    Session Dates Cost
    Build A Nation June 23 - July 3 $450
    Living Like Lincoln July 7 - July 18 $450
    Kids on the Campaign Trail July 21 - August 1 $550*
    Raiders of the Constitution August 4 - August 15 $450

    * Additional cost due to expert instructors in the arts field.

    kidsMembership Discounts!
    Become a member and receive a 10% discount on your session cost. 

    Early-Bird Special: All non-members who register before May 1, 2008 save 5%!

    Extended Day Programs
    Early Arrival: $60 per session from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Late Dismissal: $80 per session from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

    Campers who arrive before 9 a.m. or stay after 4 p.m. who have not signed up for the Extended Day Program will be charged a $20 daily penalty.

    Lunch
    Campers are welcome to bring a bagged lunch from home or purchase lunch through the Center’s catering service, Max and Me. The Center’s restaurant offers a lunch program for $50 per two-week session. Weather permitting, campers will eat lunch outdoors. Campers will be provided a daily juice break in the morning and a light afternoon snack.

     

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