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Digging the Past - Summer Camp for Kids
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Young Archaeologists Extended Day Camp

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Young Archaeologists Extended Day Camp
Monday Aug 17, 2015 8:00am thru Friday Aug 21, 2015 5:00pm
We Dug The Past!
$200.00
Camp goes from 8am to 5pm daily. Parent pick up is at 5pm daily.

8:00-9:00: Centering; arrival; learn and practice archaeology and history concepts and techniques*

9:00-11:00: DIG!**

11:00-12:00: Students work inside the classroom in both large and small groups to debrief, recreate the dig, working to understand function and context, and developing a story

12:00-12:30: Lunch (students bring their own lunch; refrigerator available)

12:30-3:00: Students play a variety of games, developing teamwork and their understanding of anthropological, archaeological and historical concepts

3:00-5:00: Extended Camp Option. Includes helping set up and maintain the dig site, films, PowerPoints, additional extended learning activities, games and films; additional snack provided.***


*On Monday, we will spend more time reviewing procedures and teaching how to dig, process artifacts and create the story; Tuesdays through Thursdays we will start digging at approximately 8:30. On Fridays, we do not dig, but set up for the museum exhibition celebration; lunch is provided for all!

**Snack at 10:00 (provided; campers may break anytime - digging is fun, hard work!)


***Additional healthy snack provided for extended camp (list any allergies on registration form and we will accommodate)
Event Location
Bridge Project
1265 Mariposa Street
Denver, CO 80204
Contact
Jim Foglio
518-248-3165
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