Can You Dig It?
Examples of the work done by some Can You Dig It? campers are listed on our "Campers' Projects" page.
Can You Dig It? is a week-long interactive archaeology programme. Offered by the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation in conjunction with Kingston area museums, Can You Dig It is run for campers age 8 and above; due to the nature of archaeological activities and the importance of the recovered information, an instructor to student ratio of at least 1:5 is maintained. Each session includes a section on:
Research and the Archives
Where to look and what to look for. How does this help us to do archaeology?
Archaeology and Excavation
Preparation for fieldwork; learning the tools of the archaeologist: recording, and mapping.
Fieldwork
Participation in a real "dig" using the skills developed in the first two workshops.
What Happens After the Dig
Work with the excavated artifacts: cleaning, numbering, sorting, identifying and drawing.
How Do We Show What Was Found?
Learn how to display the history that has been dug up; make an exhibit to be shown at a Kingston area museum and at the Kingston Archaeological Centre.
Details and Registration Information
Each session runs Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The schedule for 2008 is as follows:
| July 7 to 11 | Adults aged 16+ |
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| July 14 to 18 | New campers aged 8 to 12 |
| July 28 to August 1 | New campers aged 8 to 12 |
| August 11 to 15 | New campers aged 8 to 12 |
In addition to the regular curriculum, advanced programmes are also offered for students who have attended the camp during one or more previous summers. Please contact us for information about the schedule for returning campers.
The fee schedule is as follows:
- $165 for a supporter participant *
*There is a $25 surcharge for non-supporters; the family rate to become a supporter of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation is $25.
Family Rate:
- $115 for each additional supporter participant
- $125 for each addtional non-supporter participant
Refunds are subject to certain restrictions.
To register, you can either come to the Kingston Archaeological Centre and fill out an application, or you can download, print and mail (or drop off) a PDF version of the registration form:
Space is limited and preregistration is required. Applications will be processed on a first come first served basis. All proceeds from the project go to the support and ongoing creation of similar ventures. For further information, please contact us.