Summer Day Camp

Day campers learn about soldiers' life during the Civil War.

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Each summer Appomattox Court House National Historical Park hosts summer day camps for kids. Camps for 2013 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. Each 2-day camp will cover both the Civil War and the surrender. 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 15,16 (ages 7-10)
July 22,23 (ages 7-10)

July 19,20 (ages 11-14)
July 26,27 (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.

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

If you have questions please e-mail Brandon Chamberlain or call 434-352-8987 ext. 231 and leave a message, your call will be returned.