The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation

Educational Programmes

A Cross of Lorraine Uncovered in Kingston

The Can You Dig It? series is an innovative programme of archaeological research and education unparalleled in the province. Each year over 700 students and adults participate in one of our unique programmes. Join us for an experience of your own.

How To Enroll For A Programme

To book a programme please contact us to identify the desired programme and date(s). Preferred group sizes are specified by programme. School programmes are required to be paid in full at time of delivery. Summer programmes are required to be paid in full prior to commencement of the session to ensure the reservation of a space. Refunds for cancellations made prior to the commencement of a session will be made less 25% of the registration fee for handling and administration. No refunds will be made after commencement of a session. Please contact us for more information. For directions to the Kingston Archaeological Centre please see Visiting the Kingston Archaeological Centre.

Registration Forms

Programmes

(Please also see our Tours of the Kingston Archaeological Centre page.)

Can You Dig It? Summer Archaeology Camp

Our week-long summer archaeology camp provides an in-depth introduction to the entire process of archaeology. Please see our Can You Dig It? page for details.

Tiny Trowels

From July 8 through August 19, join us every Tuesday morning from 10am to 11am for stories, puppets, songs, and crafts related to archaeology. The program is open to children three to seven years old accompanied by a guardian; it is free to sponsors, otherwise the cost is $1/child. For more information, please contact us.

Junior Archaeologists

From July 10 to August 14, join us every Thursday afternoon from 1pm to 3pm for a fun two-hour archaeology workshop. This program is geared to children aged 7 to 10; it is free to sponsors, otherwise the cost is $2/child. Preregistration is appreciated: to preregister, or for more information, please contact us.

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