Hartgen offers archeological summer camps targeted at children between the ages of 8 and 12. This unique service is available to organizations with missions that combine history and education. Past camps have been conducted at historic sites such as the Ten Broeck Mansion in Albany, New York.

Following a tried and true curriculum, our summer camps provide attendees with hands-on archeological experience that is both educational and fun. Following an orientation which introduces attendees to the history of the site and the tools of the archeological trade, the camp covers everything from excavation to artifact identification. The camp concludes with the creation of an exhibit presenting what the students have learned about the site. Camps are typically one or two weeks long.

Scheduled Summer Camps

Albany Archeology Field School presented by the Albany County Historical Association
Explore the site where Albany abolitionists Harriet and Steven Myers lived. Open to students entering 6th through 10th grades. Registration information
July 11-15, 2011
8am-3pm

Brookside Digs: An Archeology Experience presented by the Brookside Museum: Saratoga County Historical Society
Students in grades 5-8 (ages 10-14), will dig into local history, uncovering buried artifacts from Brookside’s historic site in Ballston Spa.
Registration information
July 25-29, 2011
9am-3pm

Burtonsville Archeology Field School present by the Schoharie River Center
Registration information
August 22-26, 2011
8:30am-4:30pm
 

Check back for additional camps for the Summer of 2011.