July 18-22, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Fort Ward Park, 4301 West Braddock Road

Campers work alongside Alexandria’s City archaeologists excavating a real archaeological site. Campers will use professional excavating, recording, and artifact processing methods, while uncovering Alexandria’s buried past while protecting the City’s valuable historic resources.

12 to 15 year-olds, $400/camper, scholarships available.

https://www.alexandriava.gov/historic/info/default.aspx?id=28120