Each summer Appomattox Court House National Historical Park hosts summer day camps for kids. Camps for 2011 will be two-day camps and will be more age specific than in the past, ages 7-10 and 11-14. The camps run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day, these are not overnight camps. The themes include a traditional Civil War camp, and a nature camp. Each 2-day camp will cover both the Civil War and nature. Enrollment is limited to 20 campers each day. There is a $10 fee per child that includes camp tee-shirt and activity costs.

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Camp Dates (2-day camps)
July 11,12 (ages 7-10) Closed
July 15,16 (ages 7-10)

July 18,19 (ages 11-14)
July 22,23 (ages 11-14)

Please Note - The majority of these camps are outside. Please dress your child according to the weather. Apply sunscreen (as needed) prior to dropping off camper. For the Nature Camp, there will be a creek walk - please pack shoes that can get wet (no flip-flops).

** Campers need to bring a bagged lunch, including a beverage, and should bring water, and walking shoes.

If you have questions please e-mail Candace Hart or call 434-352-8987 ext. 34 and leave a message, your call will be returned.