Washington, D.C. Adventure Pack - Capital Command

Capital Command

Washington, D.C. Social Studies Adventure Pack

Something has disrupted the center of the United States government.

Sensors across the Federal Core Vault are detecting unstable systems tied to lawmaking, leadership, and civic participation. Ari Raider has traced the disturbance to Washington, D.C., where the Professor has interfered with critical government systems and hidden a specimen inside a sealed Mystery Mine.

In Capital Command, students explore how Washington, D.C. functions as the nation’s capital. From the three branches of government and iconic buildings to monuments, memorials, and citizen participation, explorers must use real social studies knowledge to restore balance and unlock the Mystery Mine.

This adventure transforms civics and government into a story-driven mission focused on democracy, public spaces, and civic responsibility.

About This Adventure Pack

Capital Command is designed for elementary explorers and connects directly to an interactive online social studies adventure.

Students can complete the Capital Command adventure online for free, including access to free printable trading cards that match this experience. The online adventure delivers the full story and learning without requiring a physical kit.

👉 Explore the free Capital Command adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/capital-command-washington-d-c-adventure

For families or classrooms that want to extend the experience, this Adventure Pack adds a real mystery dig and collectible cards that bring civic learning into the physical world.

The learning experience is the same whether students use the physical pack or not. The pack simply adds a tactile, collectible layer to the adventure.

What This Adventure Covers

Each Capital Command Adventure Pack explores key topics related to Washington, D.C. and the U.S. government:

• Location and role of Washington, D.C.
• Branches of the federal government
• The United States Capitol
• The White House
• The Supreme Court
• Monuments and memorials
• The National Mall
• Citizenship and civic participation
• District government and representation

Each topic appears naturally within the adventure and is required to move the story forward, reinforcing learning through exploration rather than memorization.

What’s Inside the Pack

• 9 Social Studies Adventure Trading Cards
Story-driven cards featuring Washington, D.C. and civics topics.

• 1 Real Mystery Dig
A hands-on dig with a real specimen to uncover, clean, and identify.

• Dig Stick Tool
Used to carefully excavate the mystery dig.

• Cleaning Wipe
A wipe to clean and reveal the specimen after excavation.

• Excavating Adventures Sticker
A collectible sticker to mark the completed adventure.

Why Kids Love It

Exploring national landmarks, solving government based challenges, and uncovering a real specimen makes learning feel like a true civic mission.

Why Teachers and Parents Love It

Capital Command supports social studies learning through curiosity-driven exploration, clear concepts, and flexible classroom or at-home use. The adventure works with or without the physical kit and fits naturally into units on civics, government, and citizenship.

Free Adventure Option

Capital Command is also available online for free, including free printable trading cards that align directly with this adventure. No purchase is required to participate.

This reflects our mission at Excavating Adventures: to make engaging, story-driven educational adventures accessible to everyone.

👉 Explore the free Capital Command adventure here:
https://excavatingadventures.com/blogs/social-studies-adventures/capital-command-washington-d-c-adventure