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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
The Center Museum is open to the public Tuesday - Friday - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Saturday - 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Admission to the Museum is a suggested donation of $2 per person and $5 per family Fees for Special Programs in Calendar.
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To register for all Center Events please contact Annemarie Cox by phone at 760-291-0370 or email: acox@sandiegoarchaeology.org
August 2010
ASI Summer Day Camp Session II Grades 6 - 8 August 2 - 6, 2010 9 AM - 12:30 PM	Summer Day Camp 2010 Want to know what it feels like to be a real archaeologist? Archaeological Site Investigation (ASI) Summer Camp at the San Diego Archaeological Center is the place for you! The Center is offering it's final day camp session for the year to students in grades 6- 8. Sign up your child now! Reservations fill up quickly. 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 understanding of the field of archaeology. With adventures in nearby nature, creative expression, and hands-on access to the latest technology, camp activities include Artifact Interact, GPS-led discoveries, designing and creating clay vessels and many more creative and engaging lessons. Designed for children in grades 2 through 8, all lessons will follow the summer motto of FUN, FUN, and more FUN! 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. Campers are required to bring a reusable water container, sunscreen, hat with wide coverage, eye protection and adequate hiking shoes each day of camp. FEES Members: $100 per child, $75 for 2nd child Non-members: $125 per child, $100 for 2nd child

Artifact Interact Saturday, August 14, 2010 9 AM - 2 PM SOLD OUT!	Artifact Interact: Appreciation of Cultural Resources Are you a volunteer at a local nature reserve, library or historical society? Do you lead a scout troop or environmental group? Do you know what to do when a hiker shows up with an artifact in hand? How do you answer the question, "Did Native Americans live here?" Where can I find out more about the local native people? The San Diego Archaeological Center has developed an exciting and entertaining workshop just for you, Artifact Interact: Appreciation of Cultural Resources will be conducted Saturday, August 14, 2010, from 9:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. Program Coordinator Annemarie Cox leads the workshop and will include guest speakers Board of Trustees President and archaeologist Richard Carrico and Mel Vernon, Tribal Chairman San Luis Rey Band of Mission Indians. A variety of presentations including a Power Point, "So You Wanna be an Archaeologist," 10,000 Years of San Diego Prehistory and a tour of the Center vaults will be offered. An optional trip to the Kumeyaay-Ipai Interpretive Center in Poway has been arranged. Participants will enjoy a docent led tour of the site highlighting archaeological, cultural and natural resources. Bring a sack lunch, water; wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen and appropriate headgear. Artifact Interact (AI) provides an opportunity for docents at historic sites, park reserves, scout leaders and museum volunteers to ask questions and interact with artifacts dating back 10,000 years. Most importantly, you will be able to educate the public about protecting these important resources and gain an appreciation for cultural resources in San Diego County. People have lived in the region for over 10,000 years and there are over 17,000 recorded archaeological sites in San Diego County, so it's likely that you will come face to face with cultural resources while birding, trail clearing or leading a nature hike. A $25 donation to the Center is requested for non-members; Center members pay $15 for the workshop. Discounts will be given to organizations which reserve three or more spots. Light refreshments will be provided. Reservations are required. Seating is limited to 20 participants.


September 2010