San Bernardino National Forest Applied Archaeology
California
July 21 - August 22, 2008
Accommodations
We will be camping at an elevation of approximately 7,500 feet. The days will be cool to warm; the nights cool to cold. Rain is always a possibility. Students need to supply their own tent, sleeping bag, and dig kit. Students will also have to bring a "Sun Shower" as no hot water is available in the campground. All students will help in running the camp and field lab: assigned activities will range from cleaning, sorting, and cataloging artifacts to assisting the chef with food preparation, clean-up at dinner, and other camp chores.Meals
Tuition covers the cost of the campground and meals for five days (Monday breakfast through Friday lunch) a week for five weeks. A camp cook will professionally prepare meals. The nearest grocery stores are in Big Bear (10 miles). Besides meals, the school will provide coffee, tea, punch, and water. If you wish to keep other beverages, such as sodas or energy drinks, please plan to purchase these on your own and bring an ice chest. Students who spend the weekend in camp may use the cooking facilities.Please let us know when you apply for this program if you have special dietary needs, as well as any medical or physical conditions. We will advise you accordingly.
Excursions
Four weekend excursions are planned. These are not covered by tuition and will require students to pay for their own gas (carpooling is advised) and food. We plan to camp out on three of the weekends.
July 26-27: Joshua Tree National Monument via Coyote Holes; Hidden Valley
August 2-3: Newberry Cave and Rodman Mountains; Topoc Maze (Needles); Colorado River Intaglios (Blythe)
August 16 or 17: Fish Traps; Idyllwild rock paintings (one day)
This program has limited free time for independent sightseeing. Please consult with the faculty about independent travel during the program.