Summer Programs
Junior Archaeology Institute Summer Program
The Junior Archaeology Institute Summer Program is 12 hours of fun and learning about archeology. Held over three days students forth grade and up excavate, survey, conduct experimental archaeology projects, and do lab work to help solve an archeological mystery an our simulated archaeological sites.
Join
us on an amazing archaeological adventure. Who knows? You just may
have an Indiana Jones right in front of you. Our Summer Archaeology
Institute "Archaeology Adventure" field school program teaches
history, critical thinking, scientific method, cooperative
learning, ethics and cultural awareness; wrapped up in a
wonderfully fun Summer adventure. Browse through this our Summer
offerings listed below and Contact Us to be notified for next summer's
programs...
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our Summer 2009 Apple Valley Junior
Archaeology Field Camp info and sign-up pack!
Previous Seasons...
Level 1 Field School, Jamestown 400 Project.
Was held July 29, 30 & 31, 2008
8:00AM to 12:00 PM
Lewis Center for Educational Research, Apple Valley, CA
Sponsored by the Town of Apple Valley Parks and Recreation
Department.
In 1607, a small expedition arrived in the James River of Virginia
and established Jamestown, the first permeate English Colony in
America. Field School students will excavate a site based on the
Glass Works and Governor’s House at Jamestown. They will lean how
the archaeologists, now working at Jamestown are discovering how
the colonists lived 400 year ago, at the edge on the “New World.”.
Limited to 32 participants. $65 per person. Register at the Apple
Valley Town Hall Recreation Center located at 1455 Dale Evens
Parkway. For more information call 760 240 7000.
Level 2 A.S.I. (Archaeological Site Investigation),
Jamestown 400 Project.
Was held July 29, 30 & 31 2008
8:00AM to 12:00 PM
Lewis Center for Educational Research, Apple Valley, CA
Sponsored by the Town of Apple Valley Parks and Recreation
Department.
ASI (Archaeology Site Investigation). For thoes who want some more
dig experience. Our ASI camp will provide additional experiencee
Limited to 32 participants. $65 per person. Register at the Apple
Valley Town Hall Recreation Center located at 1455 Dale Evens
Parkway. For more information call 760 240 7000.
Session 1 Gold Mountain, The Lewis Bar Site.
Was held July 14, 15 & 16
8:00AM to 12:00 PM
Lewis Center for Educational Research, Apple Valley, CA
Sponsored by the Town of Apple Valley Parks and Recreation
Department.
California has long attracted immigrants from around the world. For
the Chinese in the mid 19th century, California was Gold Mountain.
This summer we will continue the investigation of California Gold
Rush era site. Team members will excavate a structure believed to
be home of a Chinese minor and survey the surrounding features.
Last summer’s program was sold out, so get your reservations in
early. Limited to 32 participants. $65 per person. Register at the
Apple Valley Town Hall Recreation Center located at 1455 Dale Evens
Parkway. For more information call 760 240-7880.
Session 2 The Edge of the Empire, The Grove Site.
Scholarships Available!
Was held August 4, 5, & 6
8:30AM to 12:30 PM
Grove High School, Redlands, CA
Sponsored by the Redlands Police Recreation Bureau.
Hail Caesar! But Caesar is a long way away from our site in “Roman
Britain.” Our team members will excavate a site in the edge of the
Empire. So far, we have excavated a Roman short sword, coins from
the reign of Emperor Nero and the Celtic- Icena, Queen Boudica.
Team members will help answer why and how the site was use by the
Romans: What did the eat? Was there a battle fought there between
for forces of Rome and the Celtic-Icena tribe? We will also
actually make iron in an experimental archaeology project. Limited
to 32 participants. $65 per person. Register at the Redlands
Community Center 111 W. Lugonia Ave. For more information Call 909
798-7547.
Session 3 “Between the Coast and the Desert” The Yukaip’t
Site.
Was held July 28, 29 & 30
Riley’s Farm, Oak Glen, CA
Sponsored by Yucaipa Department of Parks and Recreation.
On the trade routs from the desert and the to the Pacific, Yukaip’t
was a village that thrived on trade. This simulated archaeological
site is based on the Indian village that gave the of city of
Yuciapa its name. Students will help discover a piece of past
before California was California. Limited to 32 participants. $65
per person. Register at the Yucaipa Community Center, 34900 Oak
Glen Rd. For more information call 909 790-7460.
Girl Scouts of America, San
Gorgornio Council Day Camp for Junior, Senior and Cadet Scouts
Programs...
Session 1 Gold Mountain, The Lewis Bar Site.
Was held July 20, 21 & 22
4:PM to 8:00 PM
Lewis Center for Educational Research, Apple Valley, CA
California has long attracted immigrants from around the world. For
the Chinese in the mid 19th century, California was Gold Mountain.
This summer we will continue the investigation of California Gold
Rush era site. Team members will excavate a structure believed to
be home of a Chinese minor and survey the surrounding features.
Last summer’s program was sold out, so get your reservations in
early. Limited to 32 participants. Register with the San Gorgonio
Girl Scout Council 909 307-6555.
Session 2 The Revolt of the Queen, The Grove
Site.
Was held August 16, 17 & 18
4:00 to 8:00 PM
Grove High School, Redlands, CA
Hail Caesar! But Caesar is a long way away from our site in “Roman
Britain.” Our team members will excavate a site in the edge of the
Empire. So far, we have excavated a Roman short sword, coins from
the reign of Emperor Nero and the Celtic- Icena, Queen Boudica.
Team members will help answer of why and how the site was use by
the Romans: What did they eat? Was there a battle fought there
between for forces of Rome and the Celtic-Icena tribe? We will also
actually make iron in an experimental archaeology project. Limited
to 32 participants. Register with the San Gorgonio Girl Scout
Council 909 307-6555.
