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▌ Academic · Ages 10–16

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp

Gloucester · $300/week

Hands-on archaeology camp where participants learn excavation techniques and historical research.

▌ Editor's read The Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp, hosted by the Fairfield Foundation, offers a day camp experience for youth aged 10-15, focusing on archaeological excavation and artifact processing. The website specifically advertises the 2026 camp, with details on registration opening in January 2026. The camp is priced at $150 per week, with a reduced rate of $125 for Fairfield Foundation members. The Fairfield Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to archaeological research and preservation. While the website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios, it highlights hands-on learning opportunities. Google reviews for the Fairfield Foundation itself are positive, with a 5.0-star rating from 11 reviews, praising their educational programs and historical preservation efforts. Social media handles for the Fairfield Foundation are @fairfield_foundation on Instagram and FairfieldFoundation on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–16

Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. academic programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 10–16
  • Hours: of operation: 9 AM - 12 PM (ages 6-8), 9 AM - 2 PM (ages 9-15)
  • Address: Fairfield Archaeological Park, 6790 Fairfield Rd, Gloucester, VA 23061
  • Phone: (804) 815-4467
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp

What ages does Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp accept?
Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp is open to children ages 10–16. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp cost?
Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp's hours?
Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp runs of operation: 9 AM - 12 PM (ages 6-8), 9 AM - 2 PM (ages 9-15). If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp?
Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp provide lunch?
Fairfield Archaeology Summer Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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