Center for American Archeology
2008 Calendar of Events

The CAA is pleased to offer a variety of programs for students of all ages – we hope you’ll be able to join us!  Advanced registration is required for all programs except Archeology Day.  Spaces are limited; enrollments are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Date(s):                   Program:                           Audience:
April 14-May 23          Spring Past Lifeways                           School groups, Scouts, homeschool families

April 26-27                 Geoarcheology Workshop                   Adults 18+; Instructor: Dr. Greg Vogel

May 1                         CAA Visitors’ Center & Museum opens for the season

June 2-6                     Flintknapping Workshop                       Adults 18+, novices & experts welcome;
                                    Instructor: Tim Dillard

June 7-8                     Flintknapping Weekend                        Adults 18+, novices & experts welcome;
                                     Instructor: Tim Dillard

June 23-Aug 1            ASU Bioarchaeological Field School, Instructor: Dr. Jane E. Buikstra
                                     Visit http://www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/opportunities/fieldwork.htm

June 21                       Family Excavation Day                         Families with kids ages 7-12; day program

June 23-July 11           High School Field School                     Students ages 13-17; 1-3 weeks

July 12                       ARCHEOLOGY DAY                      Everyone welcome!

July 19-20                   Family Dig It Weekend                        Families with kids ages 7-12; overnight

July 21-August 15       Adult Field School                               Adults 18+; intense field & lab program

August 16-17              Geoarcheology Workshop                   Adults 18+; Instructor: Dr. Greg Vogel

Sept. 2 -October 24    Fall Past Lifeways                                School groups, Scouts, homeschool families

Sept. 6-7                     Adults Dig It Weekend                        Adults 18+; overnight intro-level program

Sept. 20                      Family Past Lifeways Day                    Families with kids ages 6-13; day program

Sept. 27-28                People & Plant Interactions                  Adults 18+; intro to prehistoric plant use

October 24                 CAA Visitors’ Center & Museum closes for the season

How do I register?  Access, print, & complete our Registration Form from the Registration Packet link on the main page of our web site (be sure to check which other forms are required) or phone our office and we will send you forms by mail.  All online forms are in PDF format.  Questions? Contact us at (618) 653-4316 or at caa@caa-archeology.org