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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
Site Tour

Day 3

Field Excavation*
Basketmaker Lifestyles

Day 4

Field Excavation
Pueblo Lifestyles

Day 5

Mesa Verde National Park Tour

*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.

Tuition and Fees

$655–715 per student; $330 per required chaperon (additional chaperons pay student rate)

Tuition and fees vary, depending on number of students and chaperons. Discounts available; please call the registrar.

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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
CST 2059347-50