Florida Museum day camp for grades K-5 Jan. 20 explores archaeology

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Florida Museum day camp for grades K-5 Jan. 20 explores archaeology

Jan. 6, 2012

Media contact:
Paul Ramey, APR
Assistant Director, Marketing and Public Relations
Florida Museum of Natural History
352-273-2054, pramey@flmnh.ufl.edu
Writer: Logan Gerber
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Take an adventure into the past with the Florida Museum of Natural History during the next children's day camp from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Jan 20, a student holiday for Alachua County Public Schools.

To enroll in the camp, designed for students in grades K-5, visit http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/education/childrens_classes.htm or call 352-273-2061. Pre-registration is required.

History can be found everywhere, and during the "Archaeology Adventure" camp, students will visit local archaeological sites and meet researchers to learn about ancient cultures that helped shape the way we live today.

"We are really excited for this camp," said Florida Museum education assistant Amanda Erickson Harvey. "In the past we have looked at environmental sciences at the museum, but this day camp is a little different and gives students a chance to learn about local archaeology by examining artifacts and discussing cultural history."

The day camp includes a full-day trip for students and costs $77 for museum members and $86 for non-members. Students should dress appropriately for outdoor activities and cold weather and bring a sack lunch.

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The Florida Museum of Natural History inspires people to value the biological richness and cultural heritage of our diverse world and make a positive difference in its future. The museum is located near the intersection of Southwest 34th Street and Hull Road in the University of Florida Cultural Plaza in Gainesville. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday and from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Butterfly Rainforest admission is $10.50 for adults ($9 Fla. residents) and $6 for ages 3-17. Prices subject to change. For more information, including directions and parking, visit www.flmnh.ufl.edu or call 352-846-2000.