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Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp

Frisco · $350/week

An archaeology camp for youth to learn about local history and archaeological techniques.

▌ Editor's read The Youth Summer Archaeology Camp is a day camp for children aged 8-12, organized by the Town of Frisco. The camp, priced at $350, focuses on teaching archaeological techniques, local history, and artifact analysis through hands-on activities. The provided URL is a blog post announcing the camp, not a dedicated camp website, which means detailed information on staff, facilities, or specific policies is not readily available. The application deadline for the camp mentioned in the blog post was April 12, suggesting it is an annual or recurring program. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, state licensing, or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Google reviews for 'Youth Summer Archaeology Camp Frisco' did not yield specific results for this program, but general reviews for the Town of Frisco are positive. The camp's municipal ownership suggests a degree of public accountability.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: of operation: 9:00am - 5:00pm
  • Address: 120 Main St, Frisco, CO 80443
  • Phone: 970-668-3428
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp

What ages does Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp accept?
Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology 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 Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp cost?
Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp publishes $350/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp's hours?
Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp runs of operation: 9:00am - 5:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp?
Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology Camp provide lunch?
Frisco Historic Park & Museum Youth Summer Archaeology 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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