Center for American Archeology
2009 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.

Women in Archeology Internship Program
2009 Scholarship Opportunities for Women

Date(s):                    Program:                            Audience:
April 13-May 22           Spring Past Lifeways              School groups, Scouts, homeschool families

April 21                        CAA Museum Opens              Admission free; donations welcome

April 25                        Basketry Workshop                Adults 18+; teen with parent welcome

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

June 1-5                      Flintknapping Workshop         Adults 18+, novices & experts welcome;
Instructor: Tim Dillard

June 13                       Family Excavation Day           Parents & kids (ages 7-12)

June 19-20                  Adult Excavation Weekend     Adults 18+; intro-level overnight program

June 15-July 24           ASU Bioarchaeological Field School, Instructor: Dr. Jane E. Buikstra
                                    Visit http://www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/opportunities/fieldwork.htm

June 22-July 10           High School Field School        Students ages 13-17; 1-3 weeks

June 27                      ARCHEOLOGY DAY             10 am to 4 pm; Everyone welcome!

July 18-19                    Family Dig It Weekend            Families with kids ages 7-12; overnight

July 13-August 14       Adult Field School                   Adults 18+; intense field & lab program

August 15                    Basketry Workshop                Adults 18+; teen with parent welcome

August 15-16               Geoarcheology Workshop      Adults 18+; Instructor: Dr. Greg Vogel

Sept. 1 -October 30    Fall Past Lifeways                   School groups, Scouts, homeschool families

Sept. 5-6                     Adult Excavation Weekend     Adults 18+; overnight intro-level program

Sept. 12-13                 Adult Excavation Weekend     Adults 18+; overnight intro-level program

November 15              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