lementary and middle-school 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. High-school campers work alongside professional archaeologists to explore the mysteries of the Berry site and the ill-fated Spanish colony that persisted there for 18 months. Towards the end of the week, archaeologists from Western Carolina University will lead campers on a 2-day excursion to Cherokee, NC and other nearby archaeological attractions.