The Exploring Joara Foundation to delivers the most unique summer camp experiences offered to budding young archaeologists.
Kids dig in with archaeologists and get their hands dirty!
Summer Campers
Camp Staff
Dr. Theresa McReynolds Shebalin directs the Archaeology Adventure Institute summer camps. She is a middle school science teacher in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Shebalin has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of North Carolina. Additional camp staff includes archaeologists affiliated with the Exploring Joara Foundation. The camper to staff ratio is approximately 5:1.
Camp Dates and Times Announced Soon
Campers work with professional archaeologists to uncover the buried remains of the 16th-century Native American village of Joara and the Spanish Fort San Juan, established in 1567 and destroyed by native peoples in 1568. They also explore the ancient history of North Carolina’s native cultures through hands-on activities, excavation, artifact analysis, experiments, and more.
All overnight campers stay in our air-conditioned field house with bunk beds and bathrooms. Most meals are prepared on the premises; dietary restrictions can typically be accommodated.
Questions and Inquiries
Email: ed@exploringjoara.org
The Berry Site
To learn more about the significance of the Berry site and the archaeological work being done, Click here
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