Five-Day Field Archaeology Program
for School Groups

For Middle and High School Students

In this five-day, six-night program, students learn the basics of Pueblo Indian history, work with artifacts in a real archaeological laboratory, and excavate at a real archaeological site—after practicing basic field techniques in a simulated excavation exercise! Ancient lifestyles and a tour of nearby Mesa Verde National Park (a World Heritage site) round out the week.

Read about where we are excavating this year!

Day 1

Inquiries Into the Past
Simulated Excavation

Day 2

Lab
Anasazi Heritage Center Tour

Day 3

Field Excavation*
Basketmaker Lifestyles

Day 4

Field Excavation
Pueblo Lifestyles

Day 5

Mesa Verde National Park Tour

Teacher and parent information packets (packets include all required forms)

*High school students spend the entire day in the field.

Program begins with arrival Sunday evening and ends with departure Saturday morning.

Activities and schedules are subject to change, depending on group size, weather conditions, campus capacity, and other factors.

Teachers:

Prepare your students for their Crow Canyon trip—visit our Student Resources page!

Tuition and Fees

$750 per student; $375 per required chaperon (additional chaperons pay student rate)

Tuition rate based on minimum of 10 students. Groups with fewer than 10 students will be charged for the minimum of 10. Scholarships available for local and American Indian schools; please call the registrar.

The whole experience was really wonderful. I think the children learned a lot and had a lot of fun as well. I really appreciate everyone who works here―from the teachers to the bus driver to the cooks―attention to detail and clear enjoyment and pride in work was obvious; for us, that provides a direct impact on the experience. Marvelous!
Korinne Akridge, teacher, Riverstone Montessori, 2012

Love the hands-on; I know it takes more time and money, but well worth it!
Tim Schieferdecker, teacher, Hannibal/Holy Family schools, 2012

[Our Crow Canyon educator] did a great job providing opportunities for our kids to ask questions and think! He pushed them hard to explore, discover, and find their own answers.
Rachel Kelly, teacher, Ricks Center, 2010

I truley loved, times a billion, the classes. Don’t change them.
Jonathan, American Academy student, 2012

I got really excited when I discovered something in my archaeological unit.
Andrew, Steamboat Springs Middle School student, 2012

I learned how to work really hard and do 250 percent!
Francine, Ricks Center, fifth and sixth grade program, 2012

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The Crow Canyon Archaeological Center's programs and admission practices are open to applicants of any race, color, nationality, ethnic origin, gender, or sexual orientation.

Registration as a seller of travel does not constitute approval by the State of California
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Five-Day Field Archaeology Program for School Groups