Posted 5:04 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012
This August the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center will offer various youth classes and field experiences for high school students and adults. Pre-registration is required in July.
The public is invited to join local archaeologists as they explore ancient cultures this summer.
This August the Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center will offer various youth classes and field experiences for high school students and adults. Pre-registration is required in July.
Youth classes are for kids in grades 1-9. Programs are also available for high school students and adults to join archaeologists in the field. All programs are held or depart from UW-La Crosse. Youth scholarship funds are still available. For more information on scholarships or class content contact Jean at 608.785.8454 or jdowiasch@uwlax.edu.
Find more program information and online registration.
For questions on registration contact UW-L Continuing Education and Extension 608.785.6513.
Public archaeology in the field
Deadline to register is July 6
- Aug. 6-8 - Public Archaeology Field Experience for adults and high school students – cost $350 (residence halls rooms are available at an additional cost)
- Aug. 6-10 - Public Archaeology Field School for adults and high school students – cost $500 (residence hall rooms are available at an additional cost)
- Aug. 6 - Introduction to Archaeology - grades 1-4 – cost $75
- Aug. 7 - Experimental Archaeology - grades 4-6 – cost $75
- Aug. 8 - Introduction to Archaeology - grades 5-9 – cost $75
- Aug. 9-10 - Middle School Field Experience - grades 5-9 – cost $175