Middle School & High School
Archaeology Programs
High School Field School

Sponsor

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center

Title

MIDDLE SCHOOL & HIGH SCHOOL
ARCHAEOLOGY PROGRAMS
HIGH SCHOOL FIELD SCHOOL

Contact

Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
23390 Road K
Cortez, Colorado 81321

phone: 970.565.8975 ext. 146     
e-mail: summercamp@crowcanyon.org
url: www.crowcanyon.org/archaeology_adventures/summer_camps.asp

Availability

Archaeology Program                  Native Student Scholarships
Middle School: 6/20-6/26                1 Scholarship
High School: 7/25-7/31                    1 Scholarship
High School Field School: 6/27-7/17   2 Scholarships

Eligibility

Archaeology Program:
Middle School - attending 6th, 7th, or 8th grade; 12 yrs by 6/20
High School - attending grades 9 through 12; 15 yrs by 6/27.

High School Field School - attending grades 9 through 12; 15 years by 6/27

Information

Each program (middle school, high school) offers scholarships to local (Four Corners area) Native and any Native students. Crow Canyon Archaeological Center's mission is to initiate and conduct archaeological research and public education programs in partnership with Native Americans and institutions with common interests. Applications are available on website.

Benefits/Award

Residential camp with special focus on archaeology; dorm-type setting, active, stimulating learning experiences under guidance of professional educators and archaeologists; experienced counselors supervise students during evening hours.

Deadline

April 15, 2010

Required Documentation

Complete Application and Questionnaire; Medical Form; Essay; Teacher and Parent Recommendations; Copy of Head of Household's most recent Federal Income Tax Return.