Monday, April 12, 2010

Summer Adventure Camp at the Tampa Bay History Center

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes at a museum? Ever wonder what Florida pioneers did for fun, or how archeologists uncover long-lost artifacts? Find the answers to these questions and more at the Tampa Bay History Center's History Adventure Camps!

2010 Summer Schedule :

Archaeology Adventures! June 21- 25
Become a scientist for a week and dig in to Florida's past! Find out how archaeologists study artifacts to discover what life was like thousands of years ago. Learn about Florida's first people-where they lived and what kinds of tools they used.

Let's Play! July 5-9
It's all fun and games this week! Explore games that kids played in the past, from hula hoops and hunt the shoe, to Connect Four and Clue. We'll play inside games, sports, and create our own Museum Olympics.

Pioneer Life July 12-16 Travel back in time to explore Florida's pioneer days through storytelling, games, and simple crafts. Find out what life was like for Florida pioneer families in the late 1800s.

Museum Mysteries July 26-30
Explore the History Center and other museums around town to find out what a curator does, who takes care of the collections, and how exhibits are made. Learn how to handle and analyze artifacts and historic photos. Start your own collection, and get creative by making a mini-museum.

Tampa's Urban Treasures August 2-6:
Explore Tampa's many traditions through a week full of exciting games, creative crafts and field trips to local urban historic gems. Travel by streetcar and water taxi and get a behind-the scenes pass to the Tampa Theater, Plant Museum, Ybor City Streetcar Depot and much more! Wrap up your week of adventure by making a scrapbook of all your memories!

Each week-long camp is $150 for non-members/ $135 for TBHC members. Camps begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 5:00 p.m. Extended care is available from 8-9:00 a.m. and 5-5:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, contact Jennifer Tyson at (813) 675-8960 or send her an email.

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