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Summer Programs
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.
Team
members of our 2003 Junior Summer Archaeological Institute Program
the Lewis Center, in Apple Valley.
Browse through this our Summer offerings
listed below and stay tuned for next summer's programs... But
hurry, participation is limited and last Summer's adventures all
sold out...
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.
2008 Season...
Level 1 Field
School, Jamestown 400 Project.
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.
Download
2008 Flyer.
Level 2 A.S.I.
(Archaeological Site Investigation), Jamestown 400 Project.
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.
Download
2008 Flyer.
Previous Seasons...
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 Program
Day Camp for Junior, Senior and Cadet Scouts
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.
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An excavation
site at our Lewis Bar program in Apple Valley.
Archaeology
requires careful work.
A helmet
found at the Grove Site
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Recording
and mapping are very important parts of archaeology.
Screening
for artifacts.
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