The Presidio Community YMCA and the Presidio Trust are delighted to offer summer camps at the Presidio Archaeology Center. To register, please contact Kelly Meehan at kmeehan@ymcasf.org or (415) 557-9692 or visit the Presidio Community YMCA website for details.

SUMMER CAMP SIGN UP DAY!
Saturday, March 8, 8 am to 5 pm
Presidio Community YMCA, Letterman Gym

SUMMER CAMP DESCRIPTIONS

Experimental Archaeology
Grades 4-5
June 23 – 27
July 14 – 18
Many history books focus on great leaders, key dates, and catastrophic wars. But what about the daily lives of people in the past? How can we learn about this? Archaeology is an exciting way to uncover a more complete story of the past. By studying artifacts that were made and used by people in the past, archaeologists are able to excavate forgotten stories. Come spend the week at the Presidio Archaeology Lab and learn about the Native Ohlone and Spanish colonists who used to live here. Activities include experimental archaeology, lab work, and creative writing.

Archaeology Curatorship
Grades 6-8
July 28 – August 1
August 11 – 15
Uncover the many layers of archaeological work including research, survey, excavation, lab analysis, and outreach. Working with an archaeologist, students will receive a behind the scenes tour of the Presidio Archaeology Lab to learn about how artifacts are analyzed, preserved, and curated. Students will examine the importance of sharing the archaeological record with the public and help curate an exhibit of artifacts from the Presidio.