Get Set for a Summer of Adventure at the Tampa Bay History Center

Dig, dance and paint your way through Tampa’s past during the Tampa Bay History Center’s History Adventure Camps beginning June 27^th.

Uncover long-lost artifacts during Archaeology Adventures, brush up on your flamenco moves and practice your Spanish with Viva Tampa, and paint your masterpiece during Art Infusion. Designed for children ages 8 to 11, each week-long History Adventure Camp gives kids a unique opportunity to have fun while learning about Florida’s history.

Summer Camp Schedule:

June 27 - July1        Archaeology Adventures

Dig in to Florida’s past to a time when giant sloths and saber toothed tigers roamed free! Get your hands dirty as real archaeologists show how to study artifacts and discover what life was like for Florida’s first people.

July 11-15                 Let’s Play

It’s all fun and games this week! Play games and sports that kids played in the past and create your own Museum Olympics. Get wet and cool off during fountain games at our waterfront park.

July 25-29                 Art Infusion

Paint, draw, and sculpt your way through the past! Fill your brush with coffee “ink” and show the world how you see Tampa. Your masterpieces will even hang in our gallery!

August 8-12             Viva Tampa!

Habla Espanol? Learn to speak Spanish as you make a Tampa-style Cuban sandwich or pick up some Latin dance moves! Celebrate the food, music, and festivals of Tampa’s rich cultures.

Each week-long camp is $150 for non-members/ $135 for TBHC members. Campers can register for each individually or sign up for all four. Camps begin at 9:00 a.m. and run until 4:00 p.m. Extended care is available for an additional fee. Pre-registration is required. For more information and to register, email Jennifer Tyson or, call (813) 675-8960.

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.