Class Field Trips

Bring your class and be an archaeologist for a day! Students will learn what archaeology is and about archaeology in their own backyard. We are focusing on creating standards-driven experiences that can help build your curriculum and be fun and engaging for your students. We respect that a teacher’s time and resources are limited. Let us help you create an experience for your students that will build on the lessons you have given them and activate their natural curiosity.

May through October we open up a local archaeological heritage site for the public to join in the responsible & respectful excavation and exploration into past cultures. Our lab and experimental archaeology experiences are available year-round. Join us in exploring our local past, learning about archaeology, understanding the importance of preservation and make your own archaeological discoveries.

Field & Learning Center Trip
Lab & Learning Center Trip

How to Prepare:

All equipment will be provided, but make sure to wear clothes you would not mind getting dirty since we will be excavating in the dirt. Close-toed shoes and long pants are also appreciated as we will be working outside.

*Lunch provided for an additional fee

*Transportation: Not Provided

Pricing:

$10 per student.

*The cost of each experience is $10 per student. Our space can comfortably and safely support 25-30 students max. Sponsorships and financial aid are available.

When:

Fridays (Seasonally)

Location:

ARI Base Camp
424 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN

Age Requirement:

5-11

Activity Level:

Easy – standing and walking on fairly level ground

Length:

2 Hours

Join us and be an archaeologist for a day! First, students will learn what archaeology is, and about archaeology in their own backyard! Next, students will be able to help trained archaeologists with laboratory analysis of artifacts that have been gathered during the summer. They will make scientific inferences about the artifacts they clean and sort, and apply this knowledge through experimental archaeology, where they will be refitting historical pottery pieces.