Summer Day Camps
All young archaeologists and paleontologists --
Join us at the Western Center and don't forget your swim suits!
Sign up for summer camp at the Western Center for Archaeology & Paleontology which includes a half-day swim pass at Valley-Wide Recreation Aquatic Center, located just across the street.
Spend the morning learning about fossils or artifacts, then cool off in the 25-yard outdoor pool with water slide. Parents can pick up campers anytime after 12:30 at the Valley-Wide Recreation Aquatic Center. Western Center campers will receive an afternoon swim pass each morning they attend camp. Families may buy additional passes at the Valley-Wide Recreation Aquatic Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pre-registration is required and enrollment is limited! (Click for registration form)
Western Center camps are limited to the first 15 enrollees, and registration must be received no later than the Thursday before the beginning of camp. Scholarship applications may be obtained at the office when registering.
SCHEDULE:
Western Center labs and excavation 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Lunch (at the Western Center) 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 a.m.
Valley-Wide Recreation Aquatic Center Open Swim 12:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Camp participants may be picked up at Valley-Wide Recreation Aquatic Center after 12:30 p.m. but no later than 4:30 p.m.
FEES:
$100 for Western Center members and groups of ten or more with advanced approval
$130 for Nonmembers
All camps are 4-day programs: Monday-Thursday. Lunch and afternoon swim pass included.
JR. ARCHAEOLOGIST'S CAMP
Open to youth ages 11-17
Become an archaeologist and learn to excavate in our educational dig site. Students will gain both lab and fieldwork experience based upon the Archaeological Institute of America guidelines for teaching archaeology. A great class for both the serious student of archaeology or just students who like Indiana Jones (an yes, you will learn the difference). This class meets most of the requirement of the BSA Archaeology Merit Badge.
2 Sessions: July 7-10, 2008 or July 21-24, 2008
JR. PALEONTOLOGIST'S CAMP
Open to youth ages 11-17
Learn how to become a paleontologist with both lab and fieldwork experiences. Students will gain real world experience in the lab working with actual fossils, and use the simulated dig site to practice fieldwork. This camp can be a good first-step for pursuing a career in geology. [Note: the Jr. Paleontologist program is not designed for the younger student. Students entering the 3rd through 5th grades should participate in the Elementary Paleontologist Camp.]
2 Sessions: August 4-7, 2008 or August 11-14, 2008
ELEMENTARY PALEONTOLOGIST'S CAMP
Open to youth ages 8-10
This geology camp is similar to the Jr. Paleontologist camp, but is adjusted to the younger student's academic skills. Students will work with real fossils and learn methods and techniques used in paleontology. Each student will be able to take home a replica of a fossil studied in this program.
1 Session: July 28-31, 2008
Family Discovery Labs
Time: 10 am - 12 pm
Ages: Suitable for children 5 years old and up, parents, and grandparents
Price: FREE for members or with paid museum admission
