Kids Archaeology Camps
Mighty Warrior Camp
Discover archaeology for a day! Campers will learn about archaeology and Alberta’s history, while having fun and undertaking a series of interactive activities. Activities include a visit to an archaeology lab and an authentic dig site, Aboriginal face painting, First Nations Legend telling, various craft projects, and a mock sandbox dig. During the course of the day campers will develop a basic understanding of archaeology through hands-on activities taught by an archaeologist. Upon completion of the camp, each camper will receive a stone arrowhead and a certificate.
Age Group: 5-8 years
Price: $35.00/day
Dates Available 2012: July 11, 25 and August 8, 22.
Duration: 10 am to 3 pm
Requirements: Snacks provided; bag lunch required; be prepared for outdoor weather conditions and wear closed-toe sturdy shoes.
Arrowhead Camp
Uncover real archaeology for a day! Campers will discover archaeology and learn more about Alberta’s history, while having fun and undertaking many fun interactive activities. Activities include a visit to an archaeology lab and an authentic dig site, Aboriginal face painting, First Nations Legend telling, and craft projects. Campers will get hands-on instruction from an archaeologist on how real archaeology is conducted in the field, while working on a mock sandbox dig. Upon completion of the camp, each camper will receive a stone arrowhead and a certificate.
Age Group: 9-11 years
Price: $35.00/dayschool-tour.jpg
Dates Available 2012: July 12, 26 and August 9, 23.
Duration: 10 am to 3 pm
Requirements: Snacks provided; bag lunch required; be prepared for outdoor weather conditions and wear closed-toe sturdy shoes.
Buffalo Bones Camp
Become and archaeologist for a day! Campers will learn about archaeology and Alberta’s history, and get hands-on instruction from an archaeologist on archaeological methods and practices while working on a mock dig (and observing a real excavation). The students will see firsthand that archaeology is about much more than just "digging" for artifacts. Participants will record information from the mock site the same way that an archaeologist would at a real site. They will learn that archaeology involves detailed and accurate record keeping so that information is not destroyed or lost forever. Campers will take careful measurements and make in situ drawings of the items they uncovered. As part of the excavation process, participants will learn how to screen the soil removed from the excavation to locate smaller pieces or broken artifacts. Other activities include some classroom instruction and a visit to an archaeology lab, where campers will learn to identify the main artifact types found at the Bodo Site. Upon completion of the camp, each camper will receive a stone arrowhead and a certificate.
Age Group: 12-15 years
Price: $45.00/day
Dates Available 2012: July 13 and August 10.
Duration: 10 am to 4 pm
Requirements: Snacks provided; bag lunch required; be prepared for outdoor weather conditions and wear closed-toe sturdy shoes and bring work gloves.
