What ages does Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp accept?

Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp cost?

Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Full refunds can be offered up to four weeks before camp start date. After these dates no refunds are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp's hours?

Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp runs 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp?

Historic Jamestowne Kids 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 Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp provide lunch?

Historic Jamestowne Kids 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.

▌ Academic · Ages 8–12

Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp

Historic Jamestowne · $400/week

Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp offers an immersive historical experience for children to learn about early colonial life.

▌ Editor's read The Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp website loads successfully and details a day camp program for children aged 8-12. The camp focuses on archaeology, history, and colonial life, with activities like digging for artifacts, exploring the site, and learning about Powhatan culture. The program is run by Historic Jamestowne, which is part of Preservation Virginia and the National Park Service, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. The website lists a Google review rating of 4.8 stars from 1,600 reviews for Historic Jamestowne itself, though specific reviews for the Kids Camp are not separately identifiable. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Social media handles for Historic Jamestowne are @historicjamestowne on Instagram and historicjamestowne on Facebook. The site does not explicitly mention staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff.

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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right academic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

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: 8–12
Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Address: 1368 Colonial Pkwy, Jamestown, VA 23081
Phone: 757-229-4997
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD. Full refunds can be offered up to four weeks before camp start date. After these dates no refunds are available.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp

What ages does Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp accept?: Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp is open to children ages 8–12. 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 Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp cost?: Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp publishes $400/week for the standard session. USD. Full refunds can be offered up to four weeks before camp start date. After these dates no refunds are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp's hours?: Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp runs 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp?: Historic Jamestowne Kids 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 Historic Jamestowne Kids Camp provide lunch?: Historic Jamestowne Kids 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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