- June 21, 2025
The first day of the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp was themed around the Timicua tribe. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Kids listen to Jimmy Sawgrass talk about the Timicua tribe during the first day of the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Henry Mekseree performs a traditional hoop dance during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Jimmy Sawgrass throws an arrow during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Kids touch real furs during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
A volunteer helps clean up a child's war paint during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Jimmy Sawgrass speaks during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Jimmy Sawgrass speaks during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Henry Mekseree performs a traditional hoop dance, accompanied by Jimmy Sawgrass (left) during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Jimmy Sawgrass demonstrates the use of a blowgun during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Jimmy Sawgrass demonstrates the use of a blowgun during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Jimmy Sawgrass speaks to campers about arrows and how Native Americans used them for hunting during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Jimmy Sawgrass demonstrates how to use a bow and arrow during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
Campers touch real animal pelts during the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The first day of the Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual summer camp was themed around the Timicua tribe. Photo by Jarleene Almenas
The Ormond Beach Historical Society's second annual Discover and Explore Ormond Beach Summer Camp began on Monday, June 2, with "Timicuan Day."
Guests Jim Sawgrass, historian and native Floridian of Muscogee Creek descent, and Henry Mekseree taught campers about Native American history, traditions and heritage. The five-day immersive camp held at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building is aimed for children 8-11 years old and seeks to spark curiosity and deepen appreciation for Ormond Beach's history, according to a press release.
From a day to celebrate the Timicua tribe, to learning about the town's founders and its role as the Birthplace of Speed, campers will "discover the vibrant stories, people, and places that shaped their hometown," the press release states.
