Join us this August in Clear Lake, California to:
Camp out at Clear Lake State Park
Study remarkable history of the region
Learn Indigenous technologies (tule boat making, flintknapping)
Gain experienced in survey, ground-penetrating radar, excavation techniques and laboratory work
Become heavily involved in community development Projects
This course will introduce students to fundamentals in archaeological field methods and theory. It will provide on-hand training for the investigation of different types of archaeological sites including field survey and sub-surface sampling strategies. Students will learn to identify local artifact types and lab techniques for artifact cleaning, analysis, photography, curation, and data management. The course will provide students a foundation in local cultural and environmental contexts with emphasis on the application of anthropological theory for final report writing.