Archaeology Summer Camp for Adults

July 22–26, 2013

Registration is full. Now wait-listing.

Enjoy indoor, summer archaeology as part of an ASM research team! Museum researchers and scholars are your teachers. An air-conditioned laboratory is your setting. All work is conducted within the museum. There is no field work included in this program. No prior experience necessary.

Arizona State Museum is the state’s official repository for all archaeological materials uncovered on state lands. With ever-expanding urban development, thousands of objects are brought in everyday. But before an object becomes part of ASM’s world-renowned collections, it first gets processed in the museum’s repository - the largest and busiest non-federal facility in the country. Through hands-on work, you will learn how objects are in-processed, accessioned, recorded, packaged, and stored.  Lectures and tours round out your week-long experience.

Here’s what some past campers have to say about their experience:

"The program was thoroughly enjoyable. The instructors were clear, concise, helpful, and personable. The program was very well organized...would give it an A+."

"I appreciated the effort put in by our professors and the enthusiasm with which they presented the material. Generous use of museum collections, documents and books!"

"The program was educational, fun, intense, and required thought! It was just what I wanted. [The instructors] were tireless, enthusiastic and humorous! This program will definitely aid me in my archaeological work."

" Very high quality and useful course - excellent! Instructors were superb. Size of class was just right - not too many."

"Fantastically rich program! Thanks for one of the most enjoyable and rewarding weeks of my long life. I look forward to continuing in the program. A great, great program."

"This has been a FANTASTIC experience! I learned an incredible amount and had fun doing it. I really enjoyed getting to actually handle the various…materials… I would certainly participate in future programs."

"Had a blast, learned a lot and as added value can utilize this experience in my workplace."

$300 museum members ($150 tax-deductible)
$340 non members ($180 tax-deductible)
CAMPUS PARKING INCLUDED!
Prices subject to change

Limited group size (12 persons) ensures meaningful interaction and conversation.

Reserve your spot today!

Please email Darlene Lizarraga or call her at 520-626-8381.

or print the form:
Download form to print (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
and mail it to:
Attn: Darlene Lizarraga
Arizona State Museum
P.O. Box 210026
Tucson AZ · 85721-0026

Your Camp Director

Arthur Vokes

Arthur Vokes is curator of archaeological respository collections at Arizona State Museum. A graduate of NAU and UA anthropology programs, he has overseen the repository since 1990. Arthur's research interests lie in archaeomalacology, that is, shell and its various forms and functions in the prehistoric Southwest. He consults and publishes widely on this topic.

It is Arthur's responsbility to personally meet and greet every single object that enters the museum. Come help him out. He'll welcome you with open arms!

Your Host

Arizona State Museum’s scholars and extensive collections are among the most significant resources in the world for the study of Southwest peoples. Arizona State Museum is Arizona’s premier research museum, the oldest and largest anthropology museum in the Southwest (est. 1893), home of the largest collections of Southwest American Indian pottery and American Indian basketry in the world, and a Smithsonian Institution affiliate. Your support of our programs helps us continue our work. Thank you!

Image credits:
Photos by Jannelle Weakly unless otherwise indicated
Sherds and analysis tools: Geoffrey Ashley

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