Archaeology Day Camp: the Power of Place

For students ages 14-18 is a camp focused on a deeper dive into why we are studing the Fort Ancient Culture at the Guard Site and our regions’ ties to this area we continue to call “home”.

The Camp Includes:

– Hands-on Guided Archaeological Experiences at the Guard Site

– Hands-on artifact curation in the ARI Lab

– Guided Archaeological Hike at Shawnee Lookout

– Gardening with Native Cultivates

– Experimental Archaeology projects 

– Developing, researching & understanding archaeological questions

Includes:
Four Days of Guided Archaeological Experinces at the Guard Archaeological Site & Lab with Staff Archaeologists. Camp Workbook, a camp t-shirt, camp bandana, transportation to the archaeological site and Shawnee Lookout, and a pizza party on the last day of camp.

How to Prepare:
Wear hiking clothes that can get dirty. Bring plenty of water & snacks. Sunscreen, hats, bug spray, sturdy shoes or hiking boots are recommended.