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Adventures in History Summer Camp

ADVENTURES IN HISTORY SUMMER CAMP 2025

Early bird pricing starts February 2

Give your young historymaker a memorable camp experience with our Adventures in History Summer Camp! Through hands-on activities, our educators combine intriguing history with STEAM content in a rare and fun learning environment.

We offer classes for ages 6-11. (All students must have completed kindergarten.)

  • Most weeks will feature either an offsite field trip or special guest, included in camp tuition.
  • All campers will receive one free T-shirt for summer (during the first week they attend).
  • Additional T-shirts can be purchased.

Camp Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Before Care: 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. (Included in the cost of tuition.)
After Care: 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Included in the cost of tuition; a fee of $1.50 per minute will be charged per child after 6 p.m.)

Camper drop-off is safe and convenient in our parking lot on N. Court Ave.

PRICING

Early bird pricing: February 2 – March 3, 2025
5 day week: $275
Week of June 30 (4 days): $220

DISCOUNTS

Become a History Center Member at the Dual/Family level or above and save 10% on summer camp registration! Orange County Government employees receive a 10% discount.

For further details, please call the Education Department at 407-836-8580.

CAMP THEMES

Week 1

June 2–6, 2025

Destination Florida

Discover why Florida is a top tourist destination! To kick off summer camp, we’ll explore the important decisions that shaped Florida as a tourism hotspot and the iconic attractions that draw visitors from around the world.

Week 2

June 9–13, 2025

Florida’s VIP

This week, learn about some Very Important Pioneers, aka the VIP of Florida’s history! These trailblazers have all played a key role in shaping the state’s legacy and its impact across various fields.

Week 3

June 16–20, 2025

Courts, Communities, and You

Dive into the workings of the court system! We’ll explore how various elements, from evidence collection to legal processes, work together to ensure that justice and safety are being provided to the community.

Week 4

June 23–27, 2025

Fun Facts of Florida

Did you know that you can find “Lightning Alley” in the flattest state in the nation? Join us this week to dive into strange and fascinating facts about Florida, uncovering the unexpected and surprising details that make the Sunshine State one of a kind!

Week 5

June 30 –July 3, 2025

Florida’s Climate & Critters

Explore the unique ecosystems of Florida and discover the diverse wildlife that calls this state home. Through hands-on activities, we’ll learn how climate influences our environment and the captivating critters that thrive in it.

Week 6

July 7–11, 2025

Hollywood East

Lights, camera, action! Campers will explore famous movies filmed and animated in Florida, diving behind the scenes to learn about the creative and technical decisions that shaped these films.

Week 7

July 14–18, 2025

Diggin’ Up History

Unearth the past during our Diggin’ Up History camp! You’ll have a rare opportunity to explore Florida’s rich archaeological history – once hidden beneath the ground.

Week 8

July 21–25, 2025

Crafty Creators

Immerse yourself in the world of Florida art! This week our crafty creators will learn about the varied and interesting techniques Florida artists use to bring their visions to life.

Week 9

July 28 – August 1, 2025

Community Force

Whether your community is big or small, it takes many people doing important jobs to make it run. This week, campers will learn about the multitude of different careers that help communities prosper.

Week 10

August 4–8, 2025

History Hoopla

To wrap up summer, we will revisit the topics and activities that caused the most hoopla among our campers in earlier sessions. There’s a little something for everyone in this history potpourri!