PRESS RELEASE

San Diego Archaeological Center
16666 San Pasqual Valley Road
Escondido, CA 92027-7001

Contact: Annemarie Cox
Phone: (760) 291-0370 FAX: (760) 291-0371
Email: acox@sandiegoarchaeology.org
website: www.sandiegoarchaeology.org

EVENT: Archaeological Site Investigation Summer Camp at the San Diego Archaeological Center

DATES: July 13-17, 2009
9:00 a.m. – 12:30p.m.


LOCATION: San Diego Archaeological Center
16666 San Pasqual Valley Road, Escondido, CA 92027


Escondido, CA - Archaeological Site Investigation (ASI) Summer Camp at the San Diego Archaeological Center

Unlike any camp experience you have ever heard about, ASI is the creative and interdisciplinary approach to teaching the science of archaeology. Combining lessons in art with science and history with cultural stewardship allows the camper a broader and deeper perspective of archaeology. With adventures in nearby nature, creative expression, and the latest tools of technology, activities include Artifact Interact, GPS led discoveries, designing and creating clay vessels and many more engaging hands-on lessons.

Designed for 2nd-5th graders, all lessons will follow the Summer Motto of FUN, FUN, and FUN!

ASI Camp will be offered:

July 13-17, 2009, 9am-12:30
Deadline July 10, 2009

Members - $100 per camper, 10% percent discount for additional campers from same family

Non-members - $125 per camper, 10% percent discount for additional campers from same family

ASI Camp begins promptly at 9am and will end each day at 12:30pm. All campers must provide their own snacks. Water will be provided. Each camper will need to bring EACH DAY, a reusable water container, sunscreen, hat with wide coverage, eye protection, and adequate hiking shoes.

The San Diego Archaeological Center was created in 1993 to provide an archaeological curation facility for the San Diego Region. The Center was the first nonprofit organization in the nation dedicated solely to curating and sharing archaeological collections with the public. Planning is underway to create a spacious and light-filled lobby, enhanced exhibition space, classroom, library and research areas. A new entryway will feature native plant landscaping designed to promote conservation, outdoor exhibit and seating areas, water elements and improved signage to promote the Center as a regional tourist destination.

The Mission of The San Diego Archaeological Center is “to preserve archaeological collections and promote their educational, scientific and cultural use to benefit a diverse public.”

For more information on this Summer program please contact Annemarie Cox via email at sandiegoarchaeology.org or by phone: (760) 291-0370.